Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be partnering with a National Education Charity whose primary aim is to advance the education of young people in mathematics. They do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise maths competitions promoting problem solving and teamwork and other mathematical enrichment activities. As a charity they are just about to embark on an exciting new period of strategic growth and are looking for talented, committed, ambitious and innovative individuals to help them on their journey, could this be you? 

In your role as Volunteering Manager, you will work closely with volunteers and staff to organise and run events, develop and manage the volunteering process, support current volunteers and grow the volunteer base. The trust currently has a network of over 400 dedicated volunteers located across the UK, who are the lifeblood of their work, and enable them to organise a wide variety of events and activities to nurture the next generation of young mathematicians. 

In your role as Volunteer Manager, you will work closely with staff and committees to develop, promote and maintain a wide range of volunteer opportunities and ensure an adequate supply of trained volunteers for all activities. You will manage the full volunteer recruitment process, including working creatively to advertise positions and attract suitable candidates, interviewing and matching applicants to opportunities. You will provide ongoing support and guidance for volunteers, acting as the first point of contact, listening to feedback, cultivating a positive and supportive atmosphere by recognising and rewarding volunteers. In addition, you will conduct performance evaluations, skills audits and assess progress as well as ensuring compliance with key safeguarding and health and safety policies. 

To be considered for this role you will have strong communication skills, with previous experience in the recruitment, induction, motivation, support, and management of volunteers. You will have previous experience in organising and running events ideally both in-person and virtually. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, as well the ability to form strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders. 

This really is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, supportive and innovative team at a hugely exciting time in the charity’s development.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

See compensation detail in our 'What We Offer' section below.

** Internal Job Title - Volunteer Leader (with Operative Function) **

About Us

One of the UK’s biggest charities, the Canal & River Trust looks after, and brings to life, 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions every day.

We currently have opportunities for a Volunteering Team Leader within our dynamic and enthusiastic Yorkshire & North East operations team, based at Apperley Bridge, Bradford (BD10 0PY) and covering the local canal networks. 

See our regional network via our 'apply portal'. 

Volunteer Leaders plan and deliver a wide range of volunteer activities and events, assist operational teams in their task management of volunteering activities and liaise with volunteers, volunteer groups and supervisors. They also play a key role in carrying out maintenance and repair works to the waterway infrastructure, to maximise network availability.

Volunteer leaders are also tasked with delivering day-to-day works in Operations & Environment, such as general maintenance & repair work. This will include operating Waterway Control Structures (further training will be provided) and tow path repair/cleaning. 

The post holder will be required to work an annualised hour’s system which includes working any 5 days out of 7 rota'd system including statutory holidays and weekends.

It is a busy role, and whilst much of the past year has resulted in many of our activities and plans being paused, we have a full 2021 plan to deliver for the Trust through our volunteering efforts.

About the role

As Volunteering Leader you will report directly to the Area Operations Manager, and work closely with not only volunteers, but operational team colleagues across the wider Yorkshire & North East team as you plan, assist, deliver and manage successful volunteer activities and events in 2021/2 and beyond. 

The restrictions and challenges that COVID-19 has brought within and outside of the Trust has had a significant impact on our programme of activities planned for the Region, however we now plan to pick up those activities that were paused, and deliver new programmes within our plan for 2021/2 with perhaps a new perspective on what we can deliver and how we can make it happen. 2021/2 will continue to challenge us as nationally we continue to work within ongoing restrictions, however it is important for the Trust to successfully thrive that we continue to work with our current and grow new volunteering relationships to have the positive impact we know we can.

Key accountabilities:

Leadership: 

• Management of volunteers in the delivery of works to ensure they are completed safely and to the correct quality, whilst maintaining volunteer satisfaction.
• Liaison with volunteers and volunteer groups to understand their current capabilities and aspirations, using this to plan appropriate works in conjunction with the programmes of work with the customer operations team.
• To understand the needs of the waterways, both operationally and strategically, giving a broad understanding of the types and volumes of work available, thus providing the background information needed to develop a programme of volunteer works.
• Co-ordination of staff, vehicles and equipment for the efficient delivery of volunteer works.
• Co-ordination of training for volunteers to maintain and improve skills levels necessary to carry out works on the waterway.
• Promotion of a strong safety culture to ensure all works are completed with safety as a priority thereby ensuring the wellbeing of staff, volunteers and customers.

Maintenance/Repair: 

• Working outside, carry out maintenance and repair works to the waterway infrastructure, to maximise network availability.

• Provide customer service through operation of the Trust’s assets (e.g. locks and bridges) in a safe and timely manner.

• Undertake key duties associated with the maintenance of the waterway and waterside eg towpath improvement work from repairs to litter removal.
• To protect the natural and historic environment associated with the waterways by ensuring their consideration during all works.

• Provide a first level of response for reactive works to ensure the safety of customers and the availability of the network, participating in an on-call rota as required.

Safeguarding: 

• Displaying the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
• Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

It is essential that our new team members can settle in and enjoy the varied work we perform, so you really must love physical outdoor work all year around, and have a genuine appreciation for respecting the needs of nature, environment and our millions of waterway visitors.  Our waterways are not just for short visits by day users or holidaymakers, thousands of community members live on our boats all year and you will be playing a role in caring for their home, their space.

It is also essential that you are comfortable dealing with the public, and can respond to the unexpected with thought, care, respect and a positive practical approach.

You might have practical skills and many years of working experience to offer, or you may just be starting out in your career and looking for a role which calls on your practical nature.  You don't need to be an expert in any field, but you will be able to demonstrate that you hold the values and behaviours that ensure our customers and visitors know we care.

Technical:

• NVQ Level 3 or BTEC Level 3 in an appropriate subject or equivalent previous experience, desirable. 
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (Maths and English GCSE or equivalent).
• Proven experience of working with and leading volunteers.
• Proven experience of delivering works to time, specification and budget.
• Some experience in customer service.
• Some experience of manual/construction/outdoor work. Experience using of plant/tools and equipment would be beneficial. Stone masonry experience would be advantegous. 
• Countryside practice and vegetation skills may be an advantage.
• Some experience of working with plant and or equipment, desirable. 
• Basic IT skills - comfortable with modern handheld mobile devices for making calls, inputting information, and use of mobile applications etc.
• Valid UK driving licence. 

General: 

• Good communicator and have excellent customer service awareness.
• You will demonstrate great care in the quality and standard of your work. 
• You will be a good communicator and have excellent customer service awareness - you will be the face of the Canal & River Trust on our waterways and will handle all communication with respect. 
• Experience working in a relevant environment - paid work or as a volunteer (outdoors related, environmental related, customer service etc).
• Can work alone on occasions, however thrives as part of a team to deliver a common goal.

It is important that you really love to work with others and get things done through others to succeed in this role.  Building and maintaining strong professional relationships is also important and an ability to adapt to diverse approaches and needs of those we work - colleagues and volunteers alike. 

Applications 

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates. You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

To Apply:click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

What We Offer

In addition to your salary of £22,759, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via out 'apply portal'. 

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do. All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do and opportunities we have on our website. 

Assistant Shop Manager- Boston Spa

Responsible to: Shop Manager

Responsible for:  Volunteers

Hours of work: Part-time: 14 hours a week

Overall Purpose of Role:

To run the Martin House Charity Shop effectively through a team of volunteers, and contribute to the annual income targets as agreed with the Shop Manager and Area Retail Manager. 

Act as an Ambassador for Martin House Children’s Hospice within the local community.

Tasks and Duties:

• To hold each member of the Martin House team in positive regard and to foster a culture of respect and consideration between all staff and volunteers.
• To take responsibility for the running of the Martin House Hospice shop, meeting sales targets and actively working towards increasing sales.
• To actively recruit, support, train and organise volunteers, providing supervision to ensure that they work within their defined role, and that there is sufficient cover on a Sunday.
• To be responsible for ensuring the health, safety and security of volunteers and the safety and security of the shop premises, including Risk Assessment and training.  To inform the Shop Manager or Area Retail Manager of any complaints, accidents or untoward occurrences in the shop.  To be a named Keyholder of the shop.
• To work with the local community to ensure a continuous flow of good quality stock.  To display stock attractively on the shop floor and ensure a robust rotation of stock in a safe manner. 
• To actively promote the Martin House Gift Aid system to all supporters and customers and to train all volunteers to do the same.
• To comply with financial procedures at the shop and accurately cash up and report figures and relevant paperwork as requested.
• To support the Fundraising Department by promoting events and the Hospice Lottery in the local community, and train volunteers to do the same.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake specific training to ensure knowledge remains updated

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to:

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with their line manager, attend team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to:

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

Witness Service North - South Yorkshire

Department: Witness Service - National

Location: Barnsley Magistrates court

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

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

About us

The Witness Service has over 260 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.

Last year, Citizens Advice helped 2.6 million people face-to-face, by phone, email and webchat, and we received 25 million visits to our digital advice content. We solve 7 in 10 clients' problems, and 4 in 5 tell us that advice improved their lives.

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

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

The Role

As the Deputy Team Leader (Court Services), working alongside Team Leaders you will be responsible for the delivery of the Witness Service within your court/s. 

You will share responsibility for the effective coordination and development of volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

You willbe responsible for general service administrative tasks within the courts, as well as inputting service data.

Who we are looking for

Do you have experience of working as or alongside volunteers?

Are you looking to develop your management skills or for a new challenge?

We are looking for someone who is a great motivator who thrives on leading teams to deliver positive outcomes.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can adapt to and manage change. Someone who has administrative skills and is computer literate to a high standard.

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation. We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.

The VCS Alliance is a successful organisation that prides itself on delivering high quality work through partnering with a wide range of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations across Bradford District and Craven. We work closely with the local Health and Care System, and co-ordinate some of the local VCS representation within this thematic area.

KEY PURPOSES OF THE POST

• To develop and manage contracts and grants managed and delivered via The VCS Alliance.
• Responsibility for ensuring that contracts of The VCS Alliance are delivered in line with contract specifications and to a high standard. 
• To develop, maintain and manage relationships with a wide range of delivery partners, to support the development of a diverse Provider Community as a resource pool for contract delivery.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Creation of suitable contracting documentation, in collaboration with team colleagues and Delivery Provider organisations.
2. Ensure the successful delivery of The VCS Alliance contracts and grants of varied sizes and complexity within legal requirements.
3. Establish, manage and develop arrangements, frameworks and systems to ensure appropriate monitoring of all contracts and grants under your responsibility, including performance and finances.
4. Take responsibility for monitoring and analysing performance within The VCS Alliance contract frameworks by leading on regular contract management processes with delivery partners.
5. Collation and analysis of information to highlight all contractual and performance issues in accordance with contract timetables.
6. Advise line manager of all contract performance issues, along with issues relating to compliance against contract/service level agreement terms and conditions.
7. Ensure all contract management issues are resolved in a timely manner.
8. Undertake the central administration of the contract arrangements including supporting the development and production of information systems and reports to support the contract monitoring process. 
9. Ensure effective processes are in place to answer all contract queries efficiently and in a timely way.
10. Produce regular reports updating the Board on the delivery and performance of The VCSA contracts.
11. Produce contract and activity monitoring reports for funders as required.
12. Any other tasks required in line with the role.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Complete relevant administrative tasks including record keeping and data management.
2. Contribute to The VCS Alliance’s general administration through dealing with enquiries via the telephone, email and drop-ins when needed.
3. Contribute information to The VCS Alliance’s newsletter/mailings/e-bulletins/website, where relevant to the role.
4. Complete any other related administrative tasks.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Undertake any training or development opportunities as may be required to keep up to date and fulfil the requirements identified for this role.
2. Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
3. Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
4. Undertake any other duties as prescribed by and agreed with your Line Manager.
5. Work in line with The VCS Alliance’s Code of Conduct and maintain good relationships within and outside of The VCS Alliance.
6. Have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken.
7. Work in accordance with The VCS Alliance’s Aims, Objectives and Values.
8. Promote The VCS Alliance with all relevant stakeholders.
9. Flexibility is an advantage. Please contact us to discuss what this means before accepting any offer of employment.

EQUAL OPORTUNITIES

The VCS Alliance is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policy and practice. Everyone who comes into contact with The VCS Alliance and its staff and volunteers will be treated with dignity and respect, and will not be discriminated against directly or indirectly on the grounds of any protected characteristic described in the Equality Act (2010) including their gender identity, sex, race/ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, mental health status, age or disability. Job applicants, employees, volunteers and service users will be entitled these protections too.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post holder is expected to comply with The VCS Alliance Health and Safety Policy and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the work.

NOTES

All job roles are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. The job description is a guide to the work that you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the seniority of the post.

This post is subject to a 3 month probationary period. This post is currently fixed for two years (subject to review of ongoing funding).

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Growth and Development Manager to join our team Home Based in North of England. We will offer you a competitive salary of £41,304 per annum.

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Area Growth and Development Manager Role:

As an AGDM, you will be leading a team who provide support to local Scouting, providing exceptional quality support and customer service, helping counties and districts achieve their growth and development ambitions and supporting volunteer managers develop Scouting locally. You will ensure high quality support is available to our members, that local Scouting has the right resources in place to help them grow, and ensure any externally funded projects deliver on their objectives.

Key responsibilities as our Area Growth and Development Manager:

• Provide leadership, management and support to the Funded Project Co-ordinator and Growth and Development Officers across the allocated patch, ensuring that they deliver against their designated targets on a wide range of core and funded projects
• Take responsibility for the effective management (including target setting and performance management) of a Funded Project Co-ordinator (and similar roles) who in turn manage teams of Growth and Development staff
• Work in partnership with the relevant Regional Commissioners on the selection and induction of new County Commissioners and Assistant Regional Commissioners for Growth
• Work with colleagues in Strategic Funding to identify, approach and bring online potential funders and funded projects to attract additional resource to the area

What we are looking for in our Area Growth and Development Manager:

• An understanding of most, if not all of the following issues: growth, rural communities, urban communities, deprived communities, minority ethnic communities, schools, local authority youth and community service, partnership projects
• A track record of obtaining external funding, running highly effective funded projects and delivering on funded project objectives
• Experience of working with volunteer groups or organisations
• Able to manage, coach, motivate and support up to 6 direct reports and up to 10 (fte) other members of staff
• Working on a wide range of different and complex projects
• Possess high level of relationship skills to ensure effective relationships with a wide range of people from young people, to Chief, Regional, County and District Commissioners to leaders of faith communities and external bodies
• Manage a diverse workload and reach targets that are set within deadlines
• Able to address staff performance issues
• Advise on project planning and development issues
• Able to support volunteers with critical incident management
• Be an effective trainer

What we can offer you as our Area Growth and Development Manager:

• 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
• Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Up to four personal days paid leave a year
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: Sunday 7th November 2021, 23:59

Interviews are in person in Leeds on the 17th November and first online stage of interviews on the evening of the 10th November.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

Service Manager

We are seeking an organised Services Manager who is committed to person – centred working.

Position: Services Manager

Location: Cross Green, Leeds

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £30,451 - £33,782 NJC Scale points 26-30, annual increment within the scale

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days plus 14 days Bank Holidays pro rata, Special Leave and Flexible Working Policies, Employee Assistance Scheme with Health Assured, Up to 5% match pension contributions, Free Parking, Bike Parking and 15-minute walk from city centre

Closing Date: 11th November

Interview Date: 18th November

The Role

The Service Manager will manage high quality services to Gypsy and Traveller individuals and their families across Leeds and West Yorkshire in accordance with the values of the organisation. You will act as Deputy Safeguarding lead and domestic violence lead and provide effective contract management across a portfolio of services, this currently includes; health, mental health, hate crime and criminal justice advocacy

Areas of responsibilities include:

• Team management and development
• Quality management
• Monitoring and project management
• Partnerships
• Campaigns, policy and research
• Safeguarding
• Fundraising
• General duties

Please note the organisation is now operating with desk space at the office available on a booking basis. It is anticipated the people will be returning to the offices and need suitable candidates to be able to travel to Leeds and across West Yorkshire as part of their regular week.

About You

As Contracts Manager, you will be able to encourage and inspire people to recognise and build on their own strengths, with a committed to person –centred working, with active listening and empathy.

You will be highly motivated and able to take responsibility for your own workload and that of your team with good awareness and practice around self-care and ability to model this as a leader.

You will have experience or an understanding of:

• Safeguarding to a manager level
• Advocacy principles and practice and delivering services with groups or individuals experiencing exclusion
• Working with vulnerable people
• Operational service management and development including policies and processes in relation to service delivery
• Managing staff, volunteers, student placements
• Relevant legislation and rights, for example in relation to housing, welfare, family, health, mental health, children and equalities
• Project management - including budget management
• Implementing safeguarding legislation and responsibilities in a senior role
• Managing risk within a service
• Change focused partnership working E A/I
• Developing and implementing recording, monitoring and evaluation

In return…

Work for the 2018 Winner of the GSK Impact Award that has an internal aim of excellence and sustainability to ensure all staff are cared for and valued. The charity is proud to be a Mindful Employer, Living Wage Employer and reflective organisation with an ongoing commitment to learning and development. With annual pay reviews, development, regular full staff training away days, team building day and a great benefits package, this truly is a great place to work and grow.

About the Organisation

The charity is a thriving community led organisation, delivering vital support and community development work with Gypsy and Traveller communities in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

You may also have experience in areas such as Services Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Services Coordinator, Service Lead, Social Care, Social Care Services, Health and Social Care, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Management, Programme Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Well Being Service Manager, Adult Social Care, Advocacy, Safeguarding Manager, Community Outreach, Social Care, Mental Health Worker, Care, Care and Support, Recovery Worker, Community Support, Volunteer Manager, , Registered Manager, Registered Service Manager, Service Manager, Services Manager.

Community Engagement Manager (Bi Lingual)

Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire is a charity providing respite support to carers and the people they care for throughout Kirklees, Wakefield, Calderdale and Leeds.  Working in the community we support carers by providing a weekly break. 

We are currently recruiting for a Bi-lingual Community Engagement Manager to work 37 hours per week on a fixed term contract to 31st March 2024. 

This role is for a new project within the Kirklees community which seeks to reach and engage with underrepresented unpaid carers specifically within Pakistani communities.  Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire has over 25 years’ experience in the Kirklees Community providing respite breaks to unpaid carers.

We wish to extend our engagement methods to increase the number of unpaid carers who identify as being of Pakistani heritage and are supported by Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire through developing our understanding and ability to engage with the community.

We want to increase the number of unpaid carers from minority ethnic groups who have a voice in the strategic development of carer support at Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire and local network partners.

It is essential that the post holder is flexible around the needs of the organisation and the community project, however most working hours will typically be Monday to Friday.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to speak languages predominantly spoken by the Pakistani community
• Experience of engaging with and developing relationships with people in underrepresented communities
• Experience of working within the guidelines and requirements of Key Performance Indicators
• Experience in writing reports
• Strong Organisational Skills
• Experience of organising groups or activities
• Experience with preparing Marketing material
• Confident in speaking and presenting to groups
• Experience of using IT programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and Databases
• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 12 months and a vehicle insured for business use.

Closing Date:  10th November 2021

Interview Date:  18th & 19 November 2021

Start Date:  4th January 2022

To Apply:

Please provide a CV and covering letter outlining what makes you the most suitable candidate for this role.

Job Description and person specification are available from the Careers section of the Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire website.

This post is funded by Carers Trust’s Making Carers Count programme, which is supported by the Covid-19 Support Fund

Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire is committed to valuing Equality and Diversity.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Are you committed to ‘Improving Local Lives’ across Calderdale and Kirklees? If so, this could be the role for you.

At VAC (Voluntary & Community), we are on a mission to create connections, solutions and opportunities that build stronger communities. We provide services to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) and have been doing so since 2000. Our vision is to promote positive social change to improve local lives.

As a member organisation, VAC delivers a range of services including organisational development support, driving quality across the sector and influencing local and regional developments, as well as creating opportunities for the VCSE across Calderdale and Kirklees.

Over the past few years, VAC has seen significant development and has been recognised for continuously developing and delivering needs led services and projects and has become a recognised name across all sectors within the local landscape.

Our outgoing Chief Executive has led the organisation through a period of positive transition, shifting and consolidating the organisation and integrally aligning our work with our values.

About the Role

VAC is now looking ahead to an exciting period of growth and development and as part of the journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer who can lead this next stage.

You will be an inspiring leader who can take us forward on our journey, build on our success and continue to ensure that we provide an integral voice to the Voluntary and Community sector.

You will be someone who can embrace our values, build and model a positive culture and commit to the work of the Voluntary and Community sector. An experienced senior manager, you must have the ability to drive strategic development and set a clear and compelling direction for the charity.

People-focused, you should be able to engage with a broad range of stakeholders and partners and build relationships that will contribute strategically to developments across the VCSE landscape.

We are looking for an individual who has the ability to negotiate, influence and operate as a credible and effective ambassador. Diplomatic, tactical and agile, you will be able to work across a complex landscape with a diverse set of members and partners. With sound financial acumen, you must have the ability to identify new opportunities for funding and income development.

Above all you will have a deep-rooted commitment to improving local lives across and beyond Calderdale and Kirklees, putting our community of the heart of everything we do.

Closing date: Monday 8th November 2021

Please click 'Apply on Website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants for more information about this role. 

Team Manager

AFC Band 7 £38,890 - £44,503 (pro rata)

Fixed Term September 2022

30/37 hours per week

Leeds

Ref: J268-B0447-21-7340

We are seeking a dynamic Team Manager passionate about improving the lives of others, we may have the opportunity for you!

An exciting fixed term or secondment opportunity has arisen for a colleague to join the Community Links LMWS team as acting Operational Team Manager covering maternity leave. The post is envisaged to last for 10 months. If you are a candidate internal to LMWS please refer to your organisation’s secondment policy as well as discussing with your line manager.

We are seeking a dynamic Team Manager to assist in leading our friendly Leeds Mental Wellbeing Team.  With a proven track record in social care or supported housing service management, you will work creatively to ensure the smooth running and continual improvement of our services.

To be successful in this role, you will be proactive, an excellent communicator and willing to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver excellent services for our clients.

In return for your exceptional work you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a growing, friendly and talented team. We are happy to be flexible on the hours for the right candidate.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us and our partners we would love to hear from you. Please click here for further information and to apply.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Dan Kentley 

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you

Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday 7th November 2021

Interview date: 24th November 2021

We are seeking an Operational Manager for Healthy Minds (Calderdale Wellbeing), a user-led mental health charity working across Calderdale. Through a range of educational and supportive activities, we aim to help people have better emotional wellbeing by understanding their experiences and finding what works for them to have healthier, happier lives. 

Working closely with our Chief Officer and senior management team, as well as the staff and volunteer teams who deliver services, this is a core role within the organisation.  The Operational Manager oversees development and delivery of our Time Out and Roshani services, and manages key functions that support frontline delivery: communications, facilities, and administration.

Healthy Minds is a well-established organisation with a strong presence in Calderdale’s mental health system.  The Operational Manager has a key role in ensuring the organisation is equipped to deliver quality services now and into the future, meeting the challenges of an often demanding environment.

Could this be you?

You will:

• Have a solid track record in a supervisory / managerial role
• Have a good, pragmatic understanding of working in the voluntary / community sector
• Be a creative and practical problem-solver who engages the team to find solutions
• Have a good understanding of mental health recovery and maintaining emotional wellbeing
• Have experience in support work, group work, community development, advice or similar roles
• Value and respect people’s personal and professional experience

Healthier and happier communities; one person, one campaign at a time.

We are seeking a talented digital marketeer who can manage behaviour change communications across a range of digital platforms ensuring we create maximum impact.

Magpie is an award-winning creative behaviour change agency with a mission to create healthier and happier communities; one person, one campaign at a time. We choose to work with organisations that want to deliver social good and leave a lasting positive impact.

We are looking for an innovative thinker with keen attention to detail who can plan and manage digital marketing campaigns ranging from web development projects to social media strategies.  You will have excellent relationship management skills acting as the account manager to clients, taking projects from initial scoping through all stages of delivery to final evaluation.

You will be experienced in crafting out social media content and plans that are in alignment with an organisation’s brand identity and have a solid understanding of online community management.

Your knowledge of planning, managing, and monitoring paid social advertising across a range of platforms will ensure our campaigns get excellent return on investment for our clients. 

To succeed in this role, you will be a strong copywriter able to cut through complex information and adapt your style to suit different campaigns. You will thrive from building relationships with our clients and communities and be able to juggle multiple tasks, solving problems creatively.

Most importantly you will be driven by a sense of purpose with a true hunger to use your skills for social good. You will be joining a talented team who work as one, to succeed together and to respect the expertise each of us brings.

Magpie is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an employer where we can ALL be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Are you a confident and outstanding coach with excellent leadership and organisational skills and a passion to work as part of the local church to transform communities? We are now hiring a Spear Centre Manager for our Spear centre in Leeds (in partnership with Bridge Community Church).

Please see location specific job descriptions attached for more information.

Deadline for applications: 14th November 2021

Please see the attached job description for more detailed information.

Responsibilities include: 

• Oversight of Spear Programme, coaching young people facing barriers to employment into fulfilling, sustainable work or education
• Partnership liaison, building a network of local referrer relationships, and managing donor relationships
• Line management and training of the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach
• Active participation in and support for the partner church staff team and mission
• Site management of the Spear training room and facilities

Person Specification:

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of the partner church.
• Dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques.
• Qualifications at degree level or equivalent and 2+ years’ experience in training and development design and delivery.
• Heart for working with young people and commitment to transforming urban communities.
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with a sense of humour and fun
• Strong leadership and management skills, highly self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to translate ideas in to practice.
• Excellent administration, time management and organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint competence, with accurate and efficient typing and work methods.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner, and a sense of professionalism and competence. 

Please see the attached Job Description for a more detailed list of responsbilities, and information on salary and benefits.

Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be partnering with a National Education Charity whose primary aim is to advance the education of young people in mathematics. They do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise maths competitions promoting problem solving and teamwork and other mathematical enrichment activities. As a charity, they are just about to embark on an exciting new period of strategic growth and are looking for talented, committed, ambitious and innovative individuals to help them on their journey - could this be you? 

We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead and support the charity's operations, working closely with staff and volunteers to ensure delivery of a consistently high-quality service which provides excellent customer support. As well as leading and motivating a team of staff, you will work as part of the senior leadership team to translate strategic plans into action plans and objectives, and will also be responsible for forecasting, monitoring and controlling activities against budgets, as well as producing financial reports. The charity’s key objectives for the next 3-5 years are focussing on Digital Transformation, Impact Assessment, People and Workforce planning and Inclusivity and Diversity so is a really great opportunity to work on some exciting projects, as well as business-as-usual objectives. 

To be considered for this role you should come to us with a passion for our charitable aim of advancing the education of young people in mathematics, alongside significant experience of effectively managing, leading and motivating teams to create an environment where staff feel supported to achieve organisational goals. You will have excellent strategic and organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise, plan and organise your own and others’ workloads effectively and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. A proven track record of leading, communicating, implementing and managing change is essential, as is the ability to solve complex problems and resolve difficult situations.

The role is largely home-based, but will involve working from the charity’s offices in Thorpe Park 1-2 days a week. This really is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, supportive and innovative team at a hugely exciting time as the charity looks to grow and progress and enter an exciting new phase of it’s journey. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.