Position title: Emergency Programme Coordinator

Reports to: Emergency Programmes Lead

Location: Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:(Up to) £23,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment: 12-Months' Fixed Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Contract is Renewable / Extendable based on performance)

Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 23rd October 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and when suitable applicants identified.

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Interview either an 'In Person', via Telephone or via 'Zoom' with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Telephone Contact details within your application and also familiarise yourself with Zoom Meetings in good time.

Overview of Muslim Hands

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to coordinate our programmatic workaround Emergencies through an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities within this area by 2025.

The main purpose of the Role:

The emergency Programmes Coordinator will assist the Emergency Lead specifically in the target intervention. The EPC will be responsible for communication with the partners, day to day project management including, monitoring, reporting and risk managment. The EPC will also be responsible for quality assurance and enhanced accountability.

The EPC will report to the Emergency Programmes Lead.

Main responsibilities

Programme Management

• Supporting the need assessment process and the project design
• Ensure active participation of MH partners in all steps of the Programme Cycle Management and strengthening partners’ capacities by providing the training and the support
• Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system (P3)
• Monitor programme work to maintain and/or improve the quality, incorporating learning in the programme and ensuring achievement of the desired impact
• Ensuring projects reports and documents are reviewed and and partners are provided reporting support
• Liaising with partners and programmes team to ensure uptodate learning and capacity training on a range of areas such as Gennder, Climate, DRR and programme Quality
• Helping individuals and the team to achieve objectives through day-to-day support,

General Expectations:

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant international experience in humanitarian programming and planning, preferably in an international NGO
• Post Graduate Degree or Degree with equivalent work experience from a recognized University/college in Humanitarian Assistance or any other related area that can bring added value to the job;
• Excellent communicator with strong written and reporting skills.
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:
• Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
• Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.
• Commitment to Muslim Hands overall aims, policies and values.

Desirables

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and standards of programme quality in emergencies.
• Experience in designing and implementing emergency humanitarian interventions;
• Ability to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting with a number of long-distance working relationships across time zones;
• Experience in fast-paced and difficult emergency contexts;
• Evidence of professional excellence in related sectors.
• Extremely strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, enjoying building and maintaining a wide range of relationships

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful. 

The Community Participation Worker is an exciting new position at the Forum, and a great opportunity for someone who is both experienced in community development work, and passionate about working with refugees and asylum seekers.

In this varied and interesting role you will help develop a Community Hub at NNRF, coordinating a programme of activities designed by and for our service users. Utilising the space and facilities of our Community Café and Grassroots Garden, key elements include client participation and volunteer engagement through growing, cooking & sharing food, educational and leisure activities, and making our centre a welcoming and safe place for the whole community.

This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week. For further details, and to download an application pack, please Apply on our Website. 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 10 October 2021

Interview to be held w/c Monday 18 October 2021
 

Deputy Team Leader (Court Services) Witness Service

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.

Closing date: 10th October 2021

Interview date: 26th October 2021

ASSISTANT MANAGER, LONDON ROAD SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK12 £25,219 - £27,689, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

The London Road Service is the first step towards independent living for homeless people in Nottingham. We provide short term accommodation and support to assist people in making positive changes to their lives. 

You will demonstrate strong leadership and management skills and excellent communication, liaison and negotiation skills. 

The main functions of this role will be;

• to assist the Service Manager in the management the Service so that it achieves and maintains satisfactory performance. 
• to build and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• to support the Service Manager in ensuring that contractual obligations are met. 
• to comply with service and relevant Framework objectives, achieving target outcomes within given deadlines.
• to achieve success in the role, leading, motivating and working alongside others without knowingly exceeding the limits of authority for the role.
What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

We are looking for a creative and confident communicator to support our fundraising efforts in Central England, to enable us to give more young people the opportunity to transform their lives.

Sitting within our Philanthropy function, this role is part of the Regional Philanthropy team, raising funds from Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations, with specific responsibility for Central England. 

You will be based out of the Leicester or Nottingham office (with flexibility to work from home and from other regional hubs) and will have a particular focus on the East Midlands & East of England in particular. You will have a personal income target of approximately £500K, made up of both existing accounts and new business, but with an emphasis on building new Philanthropic relationships in this region.

You will be an ambitious and target-driven fundraiser, with outstanding communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with supporters, colleagues and volunteers. We are looking for someone who can proactively seek out new opportunities, with initiative, tenacity and creativity, and make a meaningful contribution to our regional place-based fundraising.

Charity People is thrilled to be supporting a Hospital Charity which is dedicated to transforming services and facilities for patients across Nottinghamshire. Donor support has enabled the charity to provide additional resources for children's cancer wards, stroke patients, cardiac care, and breast cancer care, to name but a few. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career goals whether that be in fundraising, management or both!

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager (maternity cover) to lead the team of 3 to implement and develop activity to support the overall Fundraising Strategy. You'll be a creative leader focusing on ensuring excellent stewardship of supporters and volunteers, as well as acquiring and engaging new supporters from within the community.

Ideally coming with a track record of community fundraising however we are really open to having conversations with fundraisers who are looking to develop their experience in management or those from a sales/marketing background who come with a track record in great management who would like to develop a career within the third sector.

Family friendly and flexible, this role can be a hybrid of office (2 days per week in Nottingham) and home working. We would consider candidates looking for other flexible working suggestions so please get in touch to discuss.

Closing 8th October but please get in touch ASAP so we can get excited together sooner.

If you're interested in hearing more about this great opportunity please send your CV to Ellen at Charity People.

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

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and are organised, proactive and compassionate. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Volunteer and Peer Mentor Coordinator.

We are looking for someone like you to join our service in Derby which will provide personalised, flexible and targeted community based support for people with mental health needs. Working closely with the Team Manager, you will create partnership links to identify what peer networks already exist in the area and gauge where there may be interest to get involved. You will undertake a variety of tasks including: help to set up and develop peer support groups, recruit and manage volunteers to support the service which will include induction, mentoring and training, coordinate Recovery Education Workshops and develop partnerships. It’s a challenging role but one in which your creativity and enthusiasm will have every chance to shine.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field, or similar. What is for certain is that you’re self-motivated, work well under pressure and know how to connect with people at all levels. You’ve also got the confidence needed to come up with new ideas to develop the service and the communication skills to promote it locally. Strong IT skills – email, internet and MS Office - are also needed.

The salary for this post is £19,206.00 per annum, with progression to £20,216.00 per annum (pro-rata 22.5 hours per week).

This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post holder to work 22.5 hours per week.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

Closing Date for applications is 11 October 2021  (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received)

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity supporting less-advantaged students to secure graduate jobs in sectors including Consulting, Government & Public Sector, Law and Technology. We deliver a comprehensive programme of professional development to over 2,000 students, working in close partnership with leading employers such as Civil Service, Deloitte, FactSet, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey and Slaughter and May.

upReach is recruiting for our unique Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP). This opportunity would suit individuals who have a passion for social mobility and are looking to gain exposure to various aspects of charity management while working with young people who are exploring their career options. We would welcome applications from those with experience in the corporate world who are looking for a career change, recent graduates, and those graduating in 2021. 

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Key Information

upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme is a unique 2.5 year programme combining delivery work supporting our Associates (4 days per week), with exposure to key aspects of charity management (1 day per week).

Programme Coordinators work directly with students, partner employers and universities to deliver our core programmes of support across all career sectors. 

Role: Programme Coordinator, FCLP

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Nottingham

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm 

Start date: January 2022, with a few spaces available for an immediate start

Duration: Permanent 

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Salary: £23,000 per annum (£24,000 if based in London)

Application Deadline:  5pm Thursday 30th September 2021
 

About the Role & The Programme

upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP) is a 2.5 year programme combining delivery work supporting our Associates (4 days per week) with exposure to a range of aspects of charity management (1 day per week). The programme is designed either for high-calibre graduates from any university, academic subject and background, or for those with experience in the corporate world who are looking for a career change and experience in the charity sector. 

The programme works on a rotational basis, providing individuals with six months experience in up to five of the below areas of charity management:

1. Alumni Programme

2. Branding, Design & Marketing

3. Employer Partnerships

4. Development Events & Projects 

5. External Affairs 

6. Finance & Operations

7. Fundraising & Development

8. HR & Governance

9. Safeguarding & Associate Welfare 

10. Impact Measurement & Reporting

11. Social Media & Communication

12. Tech Project Management

13. University Partnerships

14. Volunteer Management

In addition to the charity management rotations, an FCLP Programme Coordinator will be responsible for delivering personalised employment-­focused support to a cohort of approximately 80 Associates, helping transform their lives by giving them the necessary skills to secure a top job. During a typical week, you should expect to be working with undergraduates and supporting the charity in a key area of its operations. 

Core delivery responsibilities for an FCLP Programme Coordinator will include: 

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, supporting them to achieve their career goals

• Developing and delivering professional development­-focused support

• Individual and small group work with Associates 

• Supporting Associates when applying to undergraduate positions and graduate jobs 

• Developing sector and/or employability skill knowledge while building resources to support all Associates

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with university and employer partners

• Planning and delivering events and workshops with partners

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and are interested in learning about, and gaining experience in, charity management. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems 

2. Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload

3. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

4. University degree (2:1 or higher) in any discipline, or equivalent experience

5. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently

6. Excellent communication skills and strong written English

7. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person

*The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process 

2. Strong negotiation skills and experience in roles requiring influence 

3. Experience with public speaking or leading workshops

4. Experience working in one or more of the career sectors that upReach support Associates applying to

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance

• Integrity

• Advocacy

• Aspiration

• Proactivity 

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision making

• Planning and organising

• Collaboration

• Passion and motivation

• Communication skills

TEAM LEADER, CLUSTER TEAM, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK12 £25,219 – 27,689

The Cluster Team is a dispersed service visiting multiple occupant non-staffed accommodation every day across Nottingham city. 

The client group has complex needs and may have mental health and substance misuse issues and require support in gaining the skills to move on into independent accommodation. 

The team lone works and record all work electronically, liaising with support agencies and advocating for service users. 

As a Team Leader you will be required to show an understanding or have experience of managing people and working in this sector. You will be required to oversee the teams work, authorise support plans, monitoring, supervising and appraisals so a good experience of IT systems is essential. You will work with the management team on service delivery and development.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale. A higher salary will only be considered for exceptional candidates with strong evidence of relevant experience.

17.5 hrs p/w – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

HMP Lowdham Grange 

Ref: TAH-212

Are you a collaborative and proactive individual with extensive experience of delivering training to vulnerable adults and the ability to work with people who have multiple and complex needs? 

If so, St Giles is looking for a Trainer Assessor to join our team and deliver an inspiring training programme leading to the achievement of NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

About St Giles 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles’s peer-led services form the backbone of our work; we firmly believe that Peer Advisors bring something special to our services, increasing engagement, having more time to spend with clients and becoming role models to their peers. Our successful candidate will be a part of a Peer Hub team that provides a high-level service to individuals with lived experience whilst working towards their NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

About this pivotal role

As part of a larger Trainer Assessor team, which is at the heart of the Peer Advisor Network, you will plan and deliver an effective training programme, which will involve liaising with St Giles Trust staff and external partner organisations to identify and engage learners with the relevant skills, motivation and aptitude, plus interviewing applicants, completing assessment paperwork and assessing learning and other needs.

You will also work with learners to produce realistic individual learning plans and provide a comprehensive induction, and maintain and develop the range of work placement opportunities, matching learners to placements and ensuring positive and supportive relationships with placements hosts. 

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working to targets and recording information and statistics to enable effective monitoring of performance against targets 

• Knowledge of the issues faced by project participants in accessing and sustaining training or employment

• A proven capability to apply a creative approach to planning programmes and activities

• Ability to effectively assess evidence and identify assessment criteria using a range of assessment methods

• Excellent time management, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written

• A professional, flexible and collaborative approach to your work

We offer a generous benefits and rewards package which includes a competitive salary, leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions eye care scheme, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy

Closing date: 11pm, 3 October 2021. 

Position title: The Open Kitchen Coordinator - Nottingham

Reports to: Director of Programmes

Location: Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:(Up to) £23,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment: 12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Renewable and Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 20th October 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and when suitable applicants identified.

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Interview either an 'In Person', via Telephone or via 'Zoom' with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Telephone Contact details within your application and also familiarise yourself with Zoom Meetings in good time. 

The Open Kitchen Coordinator - Nottingham

The Open Kitchen (OK) is a café style community-centred space where everyone is welcomed to come enjoy a free and nutritional meal between 12:00pm till 3:00pm from Monday to Friday. The Open Kitchen is a lifeline to the thousands that experience food poverty on a daily basis, ranging from homeless people to low-income families. OK also provides a range of other services including counselling, and pathways to other service providers.

Muslim Hands Programmes Department is looking to hire a Project Coordinator for The Open Kitchen in Nottingham. The role will be responsible for the day to day running of OK in Nottingham as well as working with the rest of the UK Programmes Department in achieving its national objectives.

Job description

Project Management

• To manage all of the day to day running of the Open Kitchen in Nottingham
• To be the first point of contact for The Open Kitchen Nottingham in dealing with queries and issues
• To recruit, train and manage volunteers for The Open Kitchen
• To ensure that OK is compliant with national and local regulations such as Food hygiene standards and H&S.
• To liaise with UK Programmes Department to ensure that all documentation for the project is up to date and the project is running within Muslim Hands policies such as Safeguarding Policy.
• Lead on preparing and delivering activity/promotional days at the open kitchen

Reporting

• To work with the Fundraising Department in developing interesting concepts and providing regular feedback to them.
• To submit feedbacks and reports on the Open Kitchen in line with MH templates and requirements

Networking and Advocacy

• Forge relationships with the local council and stakeholders to achieve Muslim Hands’ objectives in terms of OK and food security.
• Represent MH and the OK programme at local forums to ensure visibility of the programme within the sector

Finance

• Keep record of expenditure and financial reporting

General Expectations 

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practice

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

Essential

• Ability to work with vulnerable groups such as the homeless
• Experience in volunteering or managing volunteers
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to use one’s own initiative and work independently
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to signpost people to other agencies effectively
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:
  • Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
  • Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Desirables

• Demonstrate working knowledge of foodbanks, food distribution or charitable sector.
• An understanding of Nottingham City and the different stakeholders which operate within the relevant sector
• Knowledge of running food establishments
• Demonstrate relevant NGO/Charity experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of Programmes, Financial, organisational risk management
• Demonstrate knowledge of Human Resources Administration

Hospice Hope works within North West Leicestershire to support individuals who have a condition that leads to a reduction in quality of life or who have been diagnosed with a life limiting condition as well as offering support to their partner or carer.

It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining our organisation. Our small team of dedicated staff and trustees have big plans. Our amazing volunteers are ready to get back to what they do best, and our charity is building a state-of-the-art facility in North West Leicestershire which will provide vital community care and support. We are re-branding and refreshing but we will always do what we do best – help people who need it the most.

Hospice Hope have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Worker within our team. The post is being funded by the Big Lottery Fund and will therefore initially run for 12 months with a further funding bid currently being considered.

The role is currently based at home, but Flexibility is essential as there will be some work required during evenings and weekends and travel around NWL will become more frequent.

This role is key to the development of our community-based services and will be essential in increasing referrals into the service, developing existing and new relationships within the community and raising the profile of our organisation via community events. As with all roles at the charity, fundraising will always be encouraged.

Whilst this position is advertised for one month we will close it early if we have a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

They are looking for individuals who are flexible, responsive and passionate about supporting recovery of children and young people who have been affected by child sexual abuse, and whom are excited to work with their team supporting our values.

About the role:

The Creative Arts Therapist will promote the recovery of children, teenagers and safe family members following child sexual abuse by reducing the emotional, psychological and physical symptoms of child sexual abuse through the provision of early intervention therapeutic assessment, psycho-education, strategies for acute stress symptoms and interventions. This work will be undertaken following pre-trial therapy guidelines until the client has completed the Criminal Justice Process.

The post will be based in Nottingham City Centre and post holder will be required to have their own transport to travel to support clients at various community venues e.g. schools, home address.

Creative Arts Therapist Requirements:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• A recognised professional qualification in creative arts therapies at a minimum of diploma level with accredited membership of either, HCPC, BACP or UKCP (or working towards this).
• Safeguarding training and experience.
• Own transport and hold valid driving licence and business insurance.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• An enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
• Willing to access training relating to duties.
• Able to work unsociable hours and to travel as required.
• Own transport and holds valid driving licence and business insurance.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with survivors of sexual violence.
• Proven experience of providing direct therapeutic support to children, young people and vulnerable adults who have experienced trauma and loss. Experience of using a trauma-specific intervention (e.g. EMDR; EFT; PICT) would be desirable.
• Experience of advocating and supporting others within a range of organisational setting.
• Good understanding of dynamics of sexual abuse, its impact on children, young people and families.

About their organisation:

Our client is an independent specialist service that supports children, young people and their safe family members following a disclosure or discovery of child sexual abuse. They are a charity and all of their services are free to access.

Position: Creative Arts Therapist

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job type: Full Time, 12 month fixed term contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £24,000 to £25,500 per annum

Benefits: 25 days per annum pro rata plus statutory holidays; Working for a friendly team that invests in the professional development of all staff, with both internal and external training and regular clinical supervision.

You may have experience of the following: Therapeutic Support Assistant HCPC, BACP, UKCP Creative Arts Therapist, Creative Arts Therapy, Care Practitioner, Social Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Children, Young People, Social Care, Support Worker, Service Delivery, Therapeutic Support, Not For Profit, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Children etc.

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SUPPORT PLANNER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK06 £19,334 - £21,415

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in Nottinghamshire? Do you have a passion for engaging, inspiring and supporting young people to meet their potential and forge a secure future for themselves?

Framework provides supported accommodation across Nottinghamshire to this cohort which includes young people leaving care, and those who have been unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Support planners, working in partnership with other agencies take a lead in co-ordinating risk and support plans with the young people, and assign tasks for support workers to deliver personal by supporting young people to complete daily tasks, build confidence and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence.

Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable, however aptitude and approach is key!

As these roles will include work across a dispersed setting in Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Gedling it is desirable (but not essential) that you are able to drive and have a car available for work purposes in which case mileage allowance is available. 

We can offer meetings at the service core (the 24 hours staffed part) for those who are genuinely interested in finding out more.

This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE