About Relate

Relate is the UK’s largest provider of relationship support, reaching more than four million people in 2018/19 alone and countless more since we were founded in 1938. Through the national charity and a network of 29 independent local Centres, we work across England and Wales in more than 600 different sites, employing more than 1,500 practitioners, mediators and educationalists.

Relate’s services are supported by a contribution from a turnover of approximately £580k pa from 9 shops across England operated by teams of paid staff and volunteers. This contribution allows greater access to affordable relationship support within the local community.

We believe strong relationships underpin the strength and cohesion of communities. We are best known for our counselling services, but today Relate is much, much more. We are at an exciting and critical phase in our development, looking at ways to better support people of all ages and personal circumstances to deal with an increasingly complex range of relationship issues, embrace the challenges and opportunities of living in a digital world, as well as building an approach which helps and empowers people to build effective and sustainable relationships in every aspect and at every stage of their lives

Overall purpose

• To lead the ongoing development of an ambitious retail strategy encompassing existing shops and exploring new business opportunities which result in a marked increase in the financial contribution to Relate.
• To empower and support a network of 9 Relate shops across England to deliver a level of income which will allow greater access to affordable relationship support from the community they operate within

Key activities

Leading people by:

• Providing inspired leadership to the shop teams.
• Developing a strong sense of team that enables peers to share best practice and work closely alongside one another across the network.

Maximising income through:

• Striving to exceed the agreed sales targets though the support of marketing and donations.
• Supporting shops to develop their own retail model that maximises income, and is owned and lead at shop level but complements the wider retail strategic direction across Relate.
• Ensuring financial planning and delivery is discussed and understood by shop teams.
• Empowering shop teams to own their budget and take responsibility for it.
• Create and interpret sales reports that shops can use to make decisions and grow and develop aspects of their business.
• Work with shop teams to maximise their community reach for volunteer recruitment and product sourcing.
• Enable shops to become fully embedded within their local communities.
• Work with the Director of Operations to develop an ambitious and achievable retail strategy.

Ensuring effective day to day operational management:

• Developing and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, including those relating to Health and Safety responsibilities within the shops including Covid-19 and safeguarding concerns.
• Effective administration, reporting and oversight to agreed standards.
• Day to day shop management such as stock rotation, staffing rotas, volunteer management, etc.
• Regularly reviewing the income versus expenditure of each shop and makes recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team about the viability of each. 

Significant levels of travel are required – the post holder requires a full UK driving licence.

Key skills and competencies

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years multi-site management experience in retailing and/or charity retailing.
• Proven experience in leading, developing, motivating, empowering and delegating to a team of diverse people in a variety of different ways.
• Driven by income growth across shops, and proven experience of managing multiple teams to consistently exceed financial targets.
• An exceptional communicator, with proven ability to adapt communication style to suit situations.
• Promotes change with demonstrable experience of driving change to produce positive results.
• A resourceful problem solver who is adept at managing a heavy workload with numerous conflicting priorities and consistently achieves positive outcomes.
• Proven positive, entrepreneurial focus in maximising every opportunity, and thinking outside of the box to achieve results.
• Experience of launching projects, and taking them through all phases to a successful completion.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and to learn, grow and develop within a role.
• Experience and confidence using Microsoft Office programmes, email and the internet.
• Desire and passion for the values, work and ethos of Relate.
• Champions diversity, equality and inclusion across the working environment.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and procedures.

Salary package

• Salary of £32,000 per annum
• 35 hour working week
• Access to learning and development
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Westfield Health
• Supportive working environment

How to apply

Please submit a comprehensive CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 stating how you meet the person specification.

Timetable

Advert open: 20 November 2020

Closing date: 27 November 2020

Shortlisting and applicants informed: 30 November 2020

Interviews online including pre-prepared presentation to a given subject: 4 December 2020

Proposed start date: 4 January 2021

Start Date: January 2021

Location: Any UK Trust office

We are expanding our development team and currently have a vacancy for an exciting role as a Backend Developer. You can be based in any of our UK offices however, due to coronavirus, you will be working remotely until further notice.

You will be working within a small software and digital products team who are building new digital platforms and services to help us reach, engage and transform the lives of our young people.

The role is perfect for you if you are a Backend Developer who is a self-starter and is an expert coder with Blade or Trig, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP 7, Laravel and Vue.js.

If you meet all of our essential criteria stated in the job description, we would love to receive an application from you! For more information, please go to our website.

We require a supporting statement/cover letter, from each candidate, so please avoid submitting your CV twice.

Why we need Backend Developers:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 597 

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. A valuable part of this work has been the provision of services to children and young people from our Children and Young People Services offices in Levenshulme. The holistic mix of services delivered includes advice, volunteering, mentoring and counselling. The services have been successfully evaluated and involve young people in design, development and delivery.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  | Belonging  | Strength  | Collaboration

The Service Manager will support staff and play a strategic role in developing the delivery of high quality young people-led services.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop our services for children and young people.

Position: Service Manager, Children & Young People Services

Salary: £35,934 pro rata

Hours: 28 hours per week

Funding guaranteed until the end of June 2021.

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way.
• Experience of managing and developing services.
• Experience of working strategically.

You can download the application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Wednesday 9th December 2020.

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

Mothers’ Union is a Christian membership organisation with 4 million members in 83 countries and our members have been empowering communities to combat poverty, speak up for social justice and improve wellbeing of those around them for more than 140 years. Family and community are at the heart of all we do, ensuring any change is relevant and lasting. We are proud that through our 4 million members acting as volunteers we are able to understand and support in the region of 1 million people each year, giving them the skills and knowledge to transform their own lives for the better. Our Christian values further underpin this commitment to working towards a world that ensures everyone is able to live life in all its fullness and our inclusive approach ensures we work with people of all faiths and none.

Background to the Role:

Mothers’ Union has run a retail business through its MU Enterprise subsidiary for many years. It sell goods through a network of member-representatives in each of the regions (or Dioceses) where it operates throughout Britain and Ireland. It also runs a mail order catalogue which comes out twice a year, and more recently has started to develop sales online, through a dedicated website. MU is seeking to identify credible ways to generate new net revenue through its retail operation for the Charity with a particular focus on increasing sales outside the existing membership and growing our online presence.

Job Purpose

The exciting challenges for the new post holder, whilst continuing to support the existing customer base, sustain existing sales and embedding the relationship with the outsourced fulfilment house will be:

• To assess our 3 channels for efficiency and effectiveness.
• To review the product range.
• To understand the current customer base – and the potential, with the right offering, for MU to reach out to a broader base.
• To assess the investment required for further growth, and work with management to develop  and implement a credible plan for growth.

Main Responsibilities

To perform a rigorous analysis of all aspects of the current operation, and develop and implement a business plan which clearly shows the ROI in the short and medium term of each aspect and includes clear measures for tracking performance, with a range and audience mix in line with MU Charity values and aspirations.

Online Shop

1. To oversee and ensure the online shop is updated regularly, creating work plans, advertising and implementing marketing strategies effectively to generate revenue.
2. To line manage retail team and external fulfillment; ensuring that ­­­operations are running smoothly and with maximum efficiency.
3. To generate back office product and sales and Google Analytic reports to support and drive traffic

Stock and Sourcing

1. To source product or partners.
2. To be responsible for all sourcing, safety and due diligence measures for merchandise and printed material.
3. Develop ideas, source suppliers and negotiate prices for Mothers’ Union dated product ranges.
4. Source, manage and negotiate seasonal and everyday greeting card ranges.
5. To manage the flow of stock, provide mark down and write off suggestions.
6. To arrange and oversee annual stock take at our external fulfillment provider’s warehouse.

Reporting and Finance

1. Generate and share income, sales and product reports through the online shop back office, internal accounting systems and with external fulfilment providers.
2. To analyse sales on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
3. To monitor expenditure, stock holding value and MU rep accounts on a quarterly basis.
4. To develop retail business plans, budgets, quarterly reports (presented at Board level). Ensuring objectives are adhered to and targets achieved.

Communications

1. To plan, coordinate promotional materials including product flyers, mini product e-catalogues, seasonal mail order catalogues, online shop advertising and social media posts, ensuring these are compatible with wider MU communications.

Key Competencies

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in managing an online retail operation.
• Experience of working in a team at management level.
• Experience of managing an external fulfillment provider.
• Experience in marketing and promoting products to a high level of return.
• Experience of sourcing and buying goods for sale.
• Experience of internal accounting packages.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to create social media and online shop work plans and implement strategies.
• Proficient working knowledge of Facebook, twitter and other social media sites and how to use them to advertise products, drive sales and promote the charity and its retail site.
• Ability to apply own experience to evaluating the current MU offering and proposing a future approach
• Advanced understanding and experience of the Shopify platform
• Proficient in MS Office, in particular Excel, Word, Outlook.
• A proven track record working in an online sales/retail environment.
• Evidence of meeting and or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to motivate staff, improve sales targets, and customer spend.
• Ability to coordinate a high level of promotional and product design.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• GCSE or equivalent passes in English Language and Mathematics.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work largely self-directed and use initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills – proven ability to effectively prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to nurture relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude – able to see solutions to problems.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the core values of the Mothers' Union and comfortable to work in a Christian environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate efficiently, confidently and sensitively to a wide range of people both verbally & written.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Desirable

• Experience in Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience in designing.

Work Location

This role is primarily based at our head office in Central London. However, due to the current restrictions on movement, home working option is temporarily made available.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV and a Cover Letter. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 9th December 2020. Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not get in touch with you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Description 

ROLE:                           Volunteer and Community Development Manager

SALARY:£27,500 - £32,500 per annum dependent on experience

HOURS:Full time, 35 per week - Funded for 1 year (extension subject to funding)

LOCATION:Home working, with travel required and occasional overnight stays

ANNUAL LEAVE:25 days plus bank holidays

CLOSING DATE:20th January, 2021 (however we will operate a rolling interview process)

MEN’S SHEDS & UK MEN’S SHEDS ASSOCIATION

The United Kingdom Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) exists to help Men (and Women) to be healthy and happy through inspiring, growing, and enabling Shed Communities across the United Kingdom.

The Shed movement is growing and this is an exciting time to join UKMSA as we work to support and promote Sheds for the improvement of health and wellbeing, adding years to life and life to years.

We are looking for someone to be at the forefront of this work, developing our volunteer network and supporting the growth and sustainability of the movement.

We are looking for candidates who have experience of volunteer management and strategy development that includes recruitment, engaging, developing and motivating volunteers.It is essential that you can both work as part of a team and have the resilience and drive to work alone as volunteers and colleagues are based across the UK.

If you are interested in joining us then please visit our website for our application form and send it together with your cv and a covering letter.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be arranging to meet potential candidates at the earliest opportunity.

PURPOSE 

The development programme of UKMSA is primarily driven through the volunteers across the UK.This role will develop, coordinate and manage all aspects of volunteering within UKMSA’s national Shed Ambassador programme and networks, whilst supporting community development programmes for the charity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·Lead on the development strategy of UKMSA delivered primarily through our volunteer infrastructure. 

·Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of the UKMSA volunteer programme ensuring it meets the strategy of the organisation.

• Support the development of resources to empower and enable Sheds. 
• Support the Vision and Aims of the UK Men’s Shed Association

Volunteer recruitment, training and support

• Undertake recruitment that ensures the right volunteers with the right skills.
• Identify, develop and deliver appropriate infrastructure including policy development and training to enable volunteers to be effective in their roles.
• Monitor and review volunteers ensuring they receive sufficient support to undertake their duties
• Facilitate and where appropriate engage with knowledge sharing and social sessions for volunteers including regular briefings on the role of UKMSA, its strategic direction, goals and responsibilities of staff and volunteers.
• Act as a central point of contact for volunteers and for the coordination of volunteering enquires
• On an ongoing basis review and develop the UKMSA volunteer strategy.

Networking & partnerships

• Develop and manage partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Promotion of the role of volunteers and the contribution they make within the Men’s Shed movement.
• Engage and support the development of connectivity across Sheds 
• Develop and maintain links with the third sector for the furtherment of Men’s Sheds.
• Representation of UKMSA at a national and regional level where necessary.
• With the Chief Officer support the development of funding and partnership proposals. 

Training & resource development

• To source / design and deliver relevant training for Shed Leaders, Workshop Supervisors and Committees that responds to the need and sustainability of Sheds.
• Working with volunteers to co-produce resources to underpin the work of the volunteer workforce and support developing and existing Sheds.
• To work with existing Sheds and Shed-Leaders to develop resources and opportunities that support the sustainability of the Men’s Sheds movement in the UK. 

Monitoring and evaluation

• Prepare evaluation, monitoring and impact reports for key internal and external stakeholders including Trustees.
• Ensure and advocate appropriate levels of support and supervision across volunteer programmes.
• To manage and report on finances related to the role.

Equality, diversity, and equal opportunities

UKMSA is fully committed to and promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of the organisation and its work.As part of their employment, all staff are expected to understand, comply with and promote the UKMSA’s Equal Opportunities policy 

Eligibility

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required. 

Personal Specification

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of volunteer programmes and how to effectively implement and maintain them
• Knowledge of current trends, resources and information related to volunteer management
• Good understanding of the third sector and community development
• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
• Empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs
• Project management knowledge and skills 
• IT literate including Microsoft Office and video conferencing 
• Ability to build relationships, inspire, influence and motivate others
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks 
• Administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce reports
• Ability to present and manage budgets
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team

Experience

• Experience of leading/working in volunteer management in the third sector
• Proven experience of initiating and managing volunteer projects 

• Budget management with good financial awareness 
• Experience of working across different sectors and developing links with external stakeholders and organisations
• Delivery of successful development programmes.

This is a high-profile and exciting role which is responsible for leading the delivery of a change management programme to develop a regional governance and volunteer support structure.  The post-holder will devise and implement clear strategies for change within the region, develop a clear implementation plan to support the new governance structure and be responsible for engaging with existing Sands volunteers and recruiting new ones, particularly those from under-represented groups.

You will have excellent people management and leadership skills, with the ability to support and motivate others to engage with projects to ensure positive outcomes.  Additionally, you will have proven ability in establishing high level, productive relationships with senior external stakeholders and organisations.  A very high standard of verbal and written communication skills is therefore essential.  Sands is committed to ensuring that diversity is central to all of our work, and you will need to ensure that the voice of bereaved parents is represented accordingly.

With experience of delivering, managing and evaluating projects and events including facilitation of meetings and workshops, you will be able to develop high quality resources which meet the needs of stakeholders including volunteering framework and advisory group documents.

You will need to have experience of line management, and have good time-management and organisational skills.

Please note that this is a fixed-term role for 2 years, working 28 hours per week.

Unexpected illness, job loss or relationship breakdown can turn any of our lives upside down, leading to loss of income, loss of housing, and financial crisis for any of us and our families. More than 22% of us are currently in poverty, including a shameful 33% of all children.

That's why Turn2us, a national charity helping people when times get tough, is looking for a Volunteer Programme Manager with the skills and energy to take on a big challenge - to develop a network of volunteers and action groups supporting people to maximise their income through benefits, charitable grants and other support. 

You'll be the leader amplifying the use and impact of our helpline, benefits calculator, online grant search, grant giving programmes and information by other groups and organisations. You'll work closely with our referrals programme towards the long-term goal of ensuring that everyone who calls us gets some sort of help and support. 

We believe that no-one in the UK should live in poverty - we hope you feel the same.

The postholder will report to the Head of Information and Helpline and has line management responsibility for one member of staff.

We welcome applicants who have experience working in a volunteer led organisation and who can demonstrate excellent strong planning and administration.

Volunteering Manager, an opportunity to join a growing Health Charity based in London.

Volunteer Manager, leading and representing the recruitment, engagement and support of volunteering, ensuring existing and prospect volunteers are recognised as a valuable part of the organisation.

As the Volunteer Manager, you will ensure all volunteers are recruited and supported and have the appropriate training and skills that ensure the charity is represented professionally at all times. You will build positive relationships and inspire volunteers, ensuring effective communication channels and engagement with the organisation.

• Create an annual business plan for volunteering, including the delivery and evaluation against agreed KPIs.
• Ensure all volunteers are informed, trained and supported in policies, procedures, processes related to regulatory and compliance issues.
• Build positive relationships with volunteers across the UK through regular online and face-to- face meetings. Ensuring volunteers are recognised and thanked for their work.
• Champion volunteering at meetings internally and externally providing relevant information to demonstrate the value volunteers bring to the charity.

Volunteers are an incredible support to the charity. Our client is looking for an experienced Volunteer Manager to nurture all existing volunteers whilst recruiting new support. You will have a track record of achieving targets and strong knowledge of volunteer management best practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to inspire volunteers and potential volunteers to support the charities vision and mission.

Victim Support is looking for a part-time Volunteer and Community Lead to work 17 hours per week, Monday to Friday (between the hours of 8am and 6pm), based in Kent.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The main duties of this role will be to work closely with all team members to understand the changing victim profile and local area needs. The Volunteer and Community Lead will take responsibility for and coordinate the recruitment, selection and induction of a diverse group of volunteers who reflect the various communities that we serve. To lead and work with a team of community ambassadors to increase the visibility of Victim Support across Kent and to increase the uptake of service for victims of crime from hard to access communities.

The role is subject to police vetting.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

All that we do is only possible because of the amazing generosity and commitment of our volunteers, and our desire is to see volunteers fully integrated into the life and community of Church Army nationally as well as locally. Over the last year, the Volunteer Facilitator has been exploring volunteering within Church Army. As volunteers are spread widely across the UK and Ireland and involved in a wide variety of different ways, a challenge of this role is to identify processes that are appropriate for all of our volunteers. This role therefore suits someone who can adapt easily, is ready to try new things, and will enjoy establishing new practice and groundwork in a varied role. 

The successful candidate will understand the importance of volunteers, either from their own experience or from a similar role, and be passionate about the work of Church Army; able to work with people unconditionally, and from all walks of life. We are looking for someone who is an encourager, able to identify people's contributions and have excellent people & interpersonal skills.

For more information, please see the advert & job description on our website. 

Operations Manager: we have an opportunity for a highly motivated and talented individual to join us at senior manager level in a key role. Do you have experience in managing caseworkers/keyworkers with the commitment and passion to making a positive difference to the lives of hundreds of vulnerable and socially excluded people?

Step Together Volunteering supports some of the most socially isolated and vulnerable people in England and Scotland. Using volunteering as an intervention, teamed with intensive 1-1 mentoring support, we enable our clients to develop the personal and practical skills needed to overcome the barriers they face. We support our clients to achieve positive outcomes and build a brighter future for themselves.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as Operations Manager, and we are looking for someone with the passion, commitment and skills to complement our team. You should be highly motivated and have a demonstrable track record of effective line management of staff. Experience of managing staff remotely would be advantageous as our team of client-facing staff are home-based and spread throughout England and Scotland.

This is a key role, working closely with and supporting the CEO. You should be comfortable managing a varied workload and be able to work effectively under pressure. Knowledge of best practice in case management is essential, as is a solutions-focused approach and the ability to operate at a senior level. You should be comfortable using case management systems to record client informaiton and capture evidence of outcomes and impact. As appropriate for a role of this level, you should be able to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable prioritising your own workload.

The role would be well suited to someone dedicated to making a positive difference to clients and keen to be involved in operational plans and organisational strategy. The post-holder will have the opportunity to influence how the organisation develops over the next few years, and work alongside the CEO and Board of Trustees.

In return we offer a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), matched contribution pension scheme up to 5% of salary, life insurance and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

Deadline for applications is Monday 7th December at 5.00pm

Organisation:  

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH) 

Location:  

Kingston upon Thames 

Contract type:  

One year fixed term 

Hours:  

36 

Salary:  

 £33,862 

Deadline for applications:  

Tuesday 1st December 2020 - 12:00pm 

Interviews will be week commencing 7th December 2020 

We are looking for an organised, motivated and engaged manager with the energy to set up a new harm reduction, residential centre for seven people who have recently experienced rough sleeping and who have problematic issues around drug and alcohol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a manager with experience in the drug and alcohol field to help create and establish a bespoke service based on a strength-based approach which simultaneously addresses homelessness and addiction in our efforts to reduce rough sleeping in Kingston upon Thames. 

As the Service Manager, you will: 

• Lead a team where care and compassion resonate throughout the service. 

• Be responsible for directly managing the staff team and oversee their casework. 

• Develop and manage positive partnerships with key agencies across Kingston. 

• Be responsible for ensuring the finances of the service are well managed and that all relevant policies and legislation are followed. 

• Work alongside the Operational Director and CEO to manage the service’s performance against contracts. 

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Strength-based and client-focussed. 

• Able to organise the operations of a new, complex, busy service. 

• A decisive and effective leader, invested in people, builds on the team’s strengths and leads by example. 

• An excellent communicator, able to form and maintain effective working relationships with all partners. 

KCAH is committed and driven to helping people who have experienced homelessness to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness in Kingston and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people. 

As well as striving to always offer a great working environment, we also provide: 

• Support to develop your leadership and strategic skills 

• A contributory pension scheme 

• 26 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays 

KCAH is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity and we welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community.

About the role:

Pilgrims’ Friend Society have just embarked on an ambitious “Renewal Programme” to develop six new state of the art Christian care homes across the UK to help people have fulfilled lives when they can no longer live safely at home and, by partnering with local churches,  to be good news to older people who are lonely in the community.

We are looking for a Registered Manager to lead the care teams in the first of these new homes:  Middlefields House in Chippenham that will be opening in summer 2021. 

The Registered Manager will see this role as a calling to shape and lead the development and delivery of the very best care in a new Christian care home that will be a wonderful place to live and will be an important encouragement for local churches’ work with older people. 

About you:

Our ideal candidate will have as a minimum:

• A qualification in Health & Social Care
• A willingness to work towards Leadership & Management of Care Services/Registered Managers’ Award or relevant QCF/NVQ at level  5 or above or equivalent
• A working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and CQC’s Fundamental Standards
• A good understanding of the needs of older people
• Previous management within a care home or similar environment

Naturally, you will also be passionate about the value of all older people and the opportunity to develop a  culture of care in a new home  that appreciates them  and helps them live fulfilled lives secure in the knowledge of God’s love for them

The successful applicant must also live within a reasonable travelling distance of Chippenham be able to respond to unexpected site issues.

We have an occupational requirement that those in leadership positions, of which this post is one, are Protestant Christians able to fully subscribe to our Doctrinal basis under s9 of the Equality Act.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to play a vital role in driving forward our growth agenda
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• We have achieved the IIP Silver Accreditation and we will invest in you
• On-going training and support
• Perkbox -an employee benefit and discount scheme
• Pension Scheme - Life Assurance of twice annual salary

About Pilgrims’ Friend Society

At Pilgrims' Friend Society we help older people flourish as God intended and to lived fulfilled lives in older age. We believe that as well as providing secure, comfortable homes and professional care, older people should be supported and encouraged to spend the later part of their lives contributing to the world around them, growing and enjoying fulfilling lives.

Inspired by our Christian faith, we are committed to love and have compassion for our neighbours at every stage of life. We follow the examples of our Christian predecessors in cherishing the elderly, treating them as treasured human beings made in the image of God, and capable of continuing their spiritual growth even as their body or mind may fail them. Working with partner churches we have a vision that no-one living in the catchments around our homes will face death alone and without having had the opportunity of hearing the Christian gospel.

How to apply

For more details and how to apply for the role, please download our candidate application pack which is available from our recruitment consultant’s, Action Planning, website.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 7 December 2020

Final interviews will take place on Wednesday 23 December 2020 in Chippenham

No agencies please.

We are seeking a new Project Manager with exceptional people and project management experience in the voluntary and community sector to lead our successful #TeamHerts Volunteering project. You will need excellent organisational skills and attention to detail as well as the passion and commitment to champion volunteers and volunteering across Hertfordshire.

At #TeamHerts we celebrate the wonderful contribution that volunteers make across Hertfordshire and the vital impact that they have on the communities in which we live.  This is an exciting time to join the project as we evolve and develop our plans for 2021 and beyond.

This role will also involve leading on the delivery of an exciting new project to set up a mentoring programme for perspective young trustees as well as developing training for organisations to help them diversify their trustee boards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and deliver the #TeamHerts Volunteering project according to the contracted project plan.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, produce regular case studies and evidence to demonstrate impact
• Manage project budgets and ensure that projects meet the aims and objectives as set out in funding bids
• Prepare reports for funders and the senior management team
• Support the CEO with contract reviews and bid writing relating to the project
• To work in a way that celebrates diversity and values each person who accesses the projects
• Line manage project staff by providing ongoing guidance, supervision, and performance management

To apply please submit a copy of your CV with a Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the role using the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Sunday 29th November at midnight

Interviews: Friday 4th December and/or Monday 7th December