Project Development Officer – Urgent Carers Breaks

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) Part time or Job Share will be considered.

Salary: £27,174 per annum FTE (rising to £29,824).

As a registered charity providing a wide range of practical and emotional support to carers, including information, advice and personalised home care and carers breaks, we are excited to be launch a brand new urgent carers breaks service. Carers in need of an urgent break, will be supported to access a service that is free to them either through a direct service from Carers in Hertfordshire care services team or from an alternative specialist provider.  The project development Officer will set up and manage this innovative project liaising with staff across the charity to ensure high quality care.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality person-centred care and has the skills and experience to lead this new development. The successful candidate will have a level 5 diploma in leadership for health and social care, and an understanding of what it takes to develop a new service.

This exciting new project is designed to make sure that carers in West Hertfordshire can take a break knowing that the person they look after is happy and well cared for.  Whether it is time to recharge their batteries or to attend their own health appointments this service will make sure they get the support they need. Taking a break can be a vital support to enable a carer to stay well and continue with their caring role

Closing date: Tuesday 26th January 2021, at 9am.

Interview date: Wednesday 3rd February 2021

• £40,000-£43,000 (FTE; dependent on experience; contract or day rates will be considered)
• 12-month contract
• Based in London (currently working from home; other locations will be considered, but when possible, the ability to work from London on a regular basis is essential).

The Cares Family is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

ABOUT THE CARES FAMILY

The Cares Family’s mission is to help people find connection in a disconnected age. Our objectives are to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst younger and older people alike; improve people’s connection, belonging, purpose and power in a rapidly changing world; and bring people together to reduce social, generational, digital, cultural and attitudinal divides.

Those relationships have had a dramatic impact. 98% of young people involved say they have a stronger connection to the community. 73% of older neighbours involved say their isolation is reduced; 86% are better able to appreciate the changing world; and 77% say their relations with young people have improved. Neighbours report feeling reduced loneliness, improved understanding across generations, a deeper sense of belonging, and “part of something bigger”.

But as the Covid-19 pandemic has shown, loneliness is not just a personal crisis for younger and older people; it’s also a broader public health crisis and a national political crisis. It affects millions of people – from people newly working from home or cooped up in university halls, to new parents; middle aged men to digitally savvy teenagers; LGBT+ people to new migrants. In fact, those who are already marginalised in society experience its consequences the most.

So, as well as improving individual lives and community togetherness, The Cares Family has started to have an impact at the systemic and cultural levels too – through storytelling and campaigning work that are rapidly increasing our profile and making an even bigger difference.

In 2018, the then Prime Minister launched the government’s first ever loneliness strategy (which we lobbied for and helped shape) at a Cares Family social club. We have received coverage in The Economist, The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph and on BBC1’s News at Ten and Channel 4 News, as well as support from Russell Howard and Florence and the Machine. And in 2018, our Founder and CEO was appointed one of 20 inaugural Obama Fellows, bringing new attention to our issues and work.

We are therefore at a moment of opportunity to make an even bigger difference in the year ahead. We plan to do that with our ‘Action, Voice, Power’ strategy – increasing our local action with new projects, raising up the voices of human experience through new campaigns, and working to ensure national and local government make new investments to reduce loneliness, and build connections across perceived divides.

ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGNS PLANS

That’s why we are looking for a Campaigns Lead to put rocket boosters under our systemic and cultural impact. Specifically, you will work with our CEO to develop and execute a cross-party, public-facing campaign coalition, which is already in development, to rally public and political support for a major government investment in building connection over the next generation; with our creative Programmes teams to enable local intergenerational activism in London, Liverpool, Manchester and other places to help build togetherness and change systems locally; and with our innovative Projects team to guide national campaigns like Intergenerational Week.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant and proven experience driving change at the national level – and knows how to build the campaign architecture, narratives, relationships, coalitions and media coverage to affect national policy change in Westminster.
• Is collaborative – and knows how to bring together and coordinate a coalition of organisations with their own distinct goals to create a coherent, powerful message that will achieve its goal.
• Knows how to mobilise people – through clear, actionable ‘asks’ of the public, online and offline, and by bringing our neighbours, teams, partners and politicians with them.
• Has the expertise to appraise data, create targeted emails and social media content that motivate people to take action, and tell beautiful stories that inspire change.

TO READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE CARES FAMILY'S WEBSITE. 

Position: Senior Policy Officer (Welfare & Employment)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Flexible
Salary: £33,886 - £39,276 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 1
Department: Policy and Evidence

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

This is an exciting opportunity to help the MS Society secure tangible changes for people with MS. Reporting to the Policy Manager (Welfare and Technology), you will lead on high profile policy issues across welfare and employment that affect people with MS.

You will ensure that our policy work is built around strong evidence and is informed by and developed with people affected by MS and relevant professionals.

Working closely with colleagues in External Relations, Communications & Campaigns you will play a key role in building effective campaigns and influencing programmes around key issues facing people with the condition.

You’ll have experience of working in a lobbying or campaigning role or a busy political environment and a proven track record of influencing others, ideally in a welfare and/or employment policy/practice context.

You’ll have a detailed understanding of the policy making processes that surround welfare, excellent analytical skills and the ability to present complex information at senior levels.

You will be joining the Society at an exciting stage of its development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1st February 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

Role Description

We are recruiting a temporary Communications Officer to cover a period of 9 months of maternity leave. This position will implement the charity’s communications strategy and support the Fundraising Manager. The post will work closely with senior staff to manage internal and external communications and marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the charity, engage new audiences and existing stakeholders, and generate income.

We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications and 3 years’ experience in a similar communications role. The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. Graphic design skills would be desirable but not essential.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality, and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.

To apply for this role, please submit the following by email:

1. A CV and a short Covering Letter that is no more than 2 pages long.
2. A completed Equal Opportunities Form, which can be downloaded here.
3. A completed Work Task, which includes the following piece of work:

Produce a Communications Plan to launch and drive a Winter Emergency Appeal for the charity. Please include a Press Release and a graphic design we could use on our website/social media pages. Note: The Work Task is not designed to test your understanding of the charity; it is to assess your writing, strategic and graphic design skills (graphic design skills are not essential for the role).

Deadline for applications Monday 1 February 2021

Job title: Housing Officer
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Closing date: 29 January 2021 @ 12pm

To provide a comprehensive housing management service to our tenants including management of arrears & voids and ordering and assessing repairs. You will also be sensitive and responsive with excellent customer service skills and able to find solutions to issues such as ASB and neighbour disputes.  You will need at least a year’s experience of housing management as well as a knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting young people in London, a commitment to equal opportunities, and the ability to contribute to the development of the organisation.

CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews will be carried out by Zoom, this may be followed up face to face interview.

Causeway Irish Housing Association operates a 4 day working week (32 hours) and we are a London Living Wage Employer.

If you’re a skilled communicator and passionate about delivering real change for women, then this could be the role for you. Working Chance is looking for someone creative and personable to join its growing communications team.

2021 is a big year for Working Chance, as we grow our team and deliver a brand-new organisational strategy. We are a unique, award-winning charity supporting women with convictions - many of whom have been in prison - to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in.

We’re looking for someone to increase engagement with our target audiences and help us change the landscape for women in the UK with convictions.

The successful post-holder will be a skilled copywriter, and someone who can turn ideas into gorgeous graphics and stimulating content; bringing life and personality to our digital platforms. They will also support the team to increase Working Chance’s press and media profile, so we need someone who isn’t afraid to pick up the phone and secure great coverage.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Advice and Guidance Welfare Benefits Manager

London, Birmingham, Glasgow or Belfast office or home based

£33,134 - £39,218 per annum 

(Glasgow, Birmingham or Belfast office or home based)

£36,517 - £43,279 per annum 

(London office)

35 hours per week

Permanent

We are looking for an exceptional self-starter for this new Welfare Benefits Manager role. 

The post-holder will join our thriving Advice and Guidance department which comprises of Helpline, Advice and Guidance Officers and an Education Appeals team. The teams’ provide information, advice and guidance for deaf children, young people, families, carers and professionals, taking a child centred approach, on a range of subjects including education, communication, social care, discrimination, independence and welfare benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of the department’s ambitions in meeting National Deaf Children’s Society’s strategy, specifically in relation to Welfare benefits.  They will lead the development and delivery of specialist Welfare benefits services and ensure that accessible, good quality welfare benefits related information, advice and guidance is available to our beneficiaries through a variety of channels, largely digital.

The role will include planning and delivering targeted welfare benefits advice and guidance sessions to different audiences using a variety of channels and line manage the Advice and Guidance Appeals Specialist (Benefits), fixed term contract, and oversee their case load.

You will have significant experience of delivering complex advice and guidance in Welfare benefits, to families and young people within the third or public sector, or equivalent (including digitally). You will have excellent in-depth knowledge and understanding of the policy and political context in which services, specifically welfare benefits, operate across the UK. 

You will also have excellent communication and influencing skills, experience of managing partnerships and in designing and delivering accessible training to different audiences, using a range of formats. 

The successful candidate will receive a full induction and training, including deaf awareness and British Sign Language (BSL) along with continuous learning and development opportunities.

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices. 

The closing date for applications is on Monday, 1 February 2021 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held remotely on Thursday 11 February 2021. 

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form. 

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form. 

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. 

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

Community Fundraising & Engagement Officer 

Salary: Up to £29k per annum (dependent on candidate experience) plus 10% pension, health care cash plan and a range of other great benefits 

Reporting to: Individual Giving Manager 

Location: London based but currently working full-time from home.

Contract and hours: Permanent contract – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

About Us 

Help Musicians is an independent charity with an extraordinary history. For nearly 100 years we have provided a broad spectrum of help, support and opportunities to empower professional musicians through times of great need and times of opportunity, providing a lifetime of support when it is needed most.

Right now, musicians need our help more than ever with concerts cancelled for the foreseeable future musicians right across the UK need help with hardship funding; health and welfare services and business support.

Join us and help make a real difference to the lives of musicians. 

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity at Help Musicians to join our Fundraising team in a newly created Community Fundraising & Engagement Officer role.

We need an ambitious relationship fundraiser who’s passionate about Community Fundraising and can unlock its potential in ways that will grow our supporter base. This role is the key interface between Help Musicians and the community of musicians, supporters and volunteers who currently raise income for the charity, or potentially would do in the future. The CFEO recruits to, retains and develops relationships within this community through excellent marketing and digital engagement; by providing outstanding supporter care and by sharing resources that drives up brand equity, supporter loyalty and income. 

The role would suit a community fundraiser looking to put their own mark on a programme full of potential. 

About you 

You will have demonstrable experience in the charity sector (at least two years), specifically in growing community fundraising support, with a proven track record in driving income and supporter base volumes through the development of new tactics. It is key that you have experience in developing and executing community fundraising plans in line with Charity goals. 

You will also have experience in using CRM systems; effectively managing fundraising data and providing insights on performance. You must be comfortable with creating and developing content. You also need to be passionate about maintaining relationships with our volunteer and supporter base, through effective and targeted communications. Whilst happy to work on your own initiative, you will be able to work collaboratively across departments. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at an exciting time leading up to our centenary in 2021, to help us achieve our ambitions to provide more support and reach more people than ever before.

For full details on how to apply please visit our website.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 27th January, 11.59pm 

Interview dates: Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th February 

”we sort out problems together, for good”

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham, Walworth and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

Dimbleby & Macmillan Welfare Benefits Caseworker 

NJC Scale SO2 £34,164 to £35,947 per annum pro rata

Part-time – 28 hours per week

Permanent

Post funded jointly by Dimbleby Cancer Care & Macmillan Cancer Support

Citizens Advice Southwark provides an outreach advice service in hospitals across South East London for people affected by cancer. We are seeking to recruit a part-time welfare benefits caseworker, 4 days per week, who will undertake casework, assisting clients to access their entitlements to welfare benefits and other sources of financial help.

You must have:

• Substantial experience of managing your own case load of complex welfare benefits cases and an in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits including those related to disability and sickness
• An understanding of the issues facing people affected by long-term illness and disability, including cancer
• Understand, empathise and be committed to the Citizens Advice aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 8th February 2021

Interviews: Thursday 11th February 2021

For further information and an application pack please go to our website.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

Support Officer

At One Housing, we don’t only believe that everyone deserves a safe, secure, affordable home. We also believe that everyone deserves to realise their full potential and lead a fulfilling life.

Our Mental Health team is vital to helping us deliver on this vision. We work to transform the life experience of people with mental health support needs. The support we provide is delivered in a range of settings (like supported housing, assessment centres and outreach) and our customers’ support needs can include psychosis, forensic and personality disorders.

Join our team as a Support Officer

We have spent the last 10 years designing our services to be fully psychologically informed. Most of our services have specialist therapeutic input and colleagues have access to specialised mental health training delivered by MH professionals. All our services provide regular reflective practice spaces to our colleagues to formulate complex cases and find constructive ways forward. All these measures make us the ideal partner for NHS trusts across London with whom we deliver several integrated services.

We believe in providing care and support to our clients that will enable them to make informed decisions about their life that will increase their sense of wellbeing: this might be greater independence, better coping strategies or a richer network and sense of self achievement.

We’re an organisation with strong values. We keep our promises; we do a great job; we value diversity; we work together; and we look for ways to improve. These are what make us such a great team, working together as one to achieve our vision.

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, flexible and committed Support Officer to join us at our exceptional self-contained accommodation for young parents with complex needs in Hackney. You will be responsible for support plans, risk assessments, customer reviews, undertaking Parenting Assessments, developing parenting skills and independent living skills. You will ideally have experience of working with young parents and have demonstrable experience of parenting work/parenting assessments, family support, child protection and some experience of care proceedings.

• Location: Hackney
• Salary: £23,001 per annum
• Contract: Full time 6 month FTC with possibility of becoming permanent
• Shifts: Week 1: 4 day week, Week 2: 6 day week alternating. Friday–Monday: 10:00am – 6:00pm. Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm or 12:30pm – 8:00pm. Required to work every other weekend.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the service is running at exceptionally high standard and meeting all the service specification outlined by commissioners
• Undertaking keywork sessions, support planning, completing risk assessments and needs reviews
• Undertaking parenting assessments and providing support to the parents
• Prepare clear and concise reports for meetings related to the welfare of the child
• Facilitate and encourage effective customer participation, consultation and feedback within the service.

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our values and who is friendly, engaged and committed to achieving great outcomes for our customers. The successful candidate will have:

• You will have an in-depth knowledge of child development and the impact of abuse on a child’s wellbeing.
• You will have experience of planning 1-1 work with hard to engage parents and undertaking observations as part of the assessment process.
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Completing reports for statutory meetings (child protection/professionals’ meetings etc)
• Knowledge of the Housing Sector and benefit applications
• A good understanding of issues faced by young parents that live in supported accommodation and have statutory services involvement
• A good understanding of steps required before moving on to independent living.

The offer

Our [email protected] benefits offer you an array of perks designed with your wellbeing in mind.
• Salary: £23,001 per annum
• Your holidays are important to us. Take up to 28 days annual leave
• Lean travel. Spread the cost of your commute with a season ticket loans and our Cycle2Work scheme, open to all colleagues
• Get paid to do good. We offer you two days off on full pay each year to volunteer in our communities.
• Look after your loved ones. Our healthcare cash back plan allows you to claim back cash for you and your family’s healthcare.
• Well done! With our colleague recognition programme, you will know when you’ve done a #greatjob
• Learning never stops. One Academy, our innovative, in-house learning and development offering is designed to help you take your career to the next level.
• We’re here for you. Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you and your family 24/7.
• Stay book-smart. Take up to five paid days off per year to study toward a relevant qualification.
• Experience new things. We offer you a career break after 3 years’ continuous service.

About us

 As an organisation with a strong social purpose, One Housing works in some of the most diverse communities in the UK and their workforce reflects that. We understand the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. The different skills and experiences that our colleagues from different backgrounds bring to us allow us to make better decisions, consider different views and be an altogether more interesting and cohesive place to work.

We welcome applications from everyone.

LawWorks (the Solicitors Pro Bono Group) is a charity which enables access to justice by encouraging and supporting legal pro bono in England and Wales. We work primarily with solicitors, law schools and law students, and other legal and non-legal volunteers and organisations.

Project Officer (Legal Advice and Technology) - 6 months (full or part-time)

£26,000 (annual full-time equivalent)

This is an opportunity to work with charities and not-for-profit organisations in utilising software to help people to access free legal support.

The software helps staff and volunteers to identify a legal issue, and collects relevant information available electronically for a lawyer or legal adviser. The tool was initially piloted by a charity called The Jeanie Project and developed and supported by Kim Technologies.

You will be working directly with charities and other organisations, supporting their staff and volunteers in making best use of the toll and tailoring it to best support the users (full training will be provided). We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills and an interest and ability in using web-based systems (programming skills are not required).

Funding has been received from the National Lottery Community Fund for this six-month project role. Unfortunately, it is not possible to commit to a longer contract, but further funding will be sought.

LawWorks is currently recruiting to a new role of Head of Digital Platforms and Projects, to oversee and line manage this and other digital and online projects supported by LawWorks.

Essential requirements for the Project Office role include:

• Previous experience with a customer service, mentoring or training role (preferably involving technology).
• Good IT skills and computer literacy with experience of using web-based platforms.
• Good organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a professional manner, face to face (including using online platforms, by telephone and in writing.

LawWorks is a relatively small organisation with 21 staff, including staff based in Wales and in the English regions. We are a busy and (for our size) complex charity, with a friendly team, a positive ethos, and a commitment to ensuring that LawWorks is a strong and efficient organisation and a great place to work.

More information about the role and how to apply is available on the LawWorks website via the button below.

The deadline for applications is 4.00pm on Wednesday 3rd February. 

LawWorks is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Contract Support/ Payroll Officer (BBO)
Reference: 742/CSO
Location: Waterloo, Islington and Groundwork London offices and sites as required 
Contract: Full time and fixed term 10-month contract with the potential to extend the period of employment into a non-BBO funded role.
Salary: £23,000k per annum, pro rata
Hours: 37.5 hours over 5 days

This role is funded by Building Better Opportunities. BBO is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund.

Groundwork London’s Employment & Skills team is seeking a proactive and skilled Contract Support Officer for our Employment Team. The role is a key part of the delivery team, responsible for providing high quality administrative and contractual support with the purpose of maintaining the Trust’s reporting and evidencing obligations.

Groundwork London is a leading social and environmental regeneration charity delivering over 500 social and environmental projects each year, many of which support people to stay in education, gain new skills and secure employment. The Contract Support Officer assists and supports Programme Managers by administering, checking and collating contract delivery paperwork and supports positive partner relationships through effective communication and accurate reporting. The role requires the ability to work flexibly within a multi disciplinary team, supporting internal and external partner delivery staff to meet performance evidence requirements.

This exciting role requires excellent data management skills, the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a commitment to accuracy. The Contract Support Officer is required to have strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders to ensure the positive partnership working.

An excellent team player, you have sound experience in office administration and of checking and collating documentation and evidence against agreed standards as well as sound Microsoft Corporate applications (MS Office) knowledge and skills.

Closing date for applications: 31st Jan 2021
Anticipated Interview date: 4th Feb 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form.

Appointment to this role is subject to a basic records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work, as well as sleep-in shifts

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence? Do you have the skills to engage hard to reach young people?

This role is perfect for individuals who have experience of working with vulnerable people in a supportive setting including supported housing, social care, health care or a related area. We also welcome applications from experienced practitioners.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

We are looking for Supported Housing Officers for full and part time roles to join our excellent Housing and Support team in services across our London Regions.

In this role you will:

Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals.
Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence.
Work independently and as part of a team in accommodation based or floating support services for young people
Undertake initial and on going needs and risk assessments for young people accessing services
Manage your own caseload of young people, providing holistic support in line with their needs and aspirations
Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
Make internal and external referrals to a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies for specialist support and Employment and Training opportunities
Support young people to manage their rent accounts through liaison with the DWP, Social Services and building their own personal budgeting skills
We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 January 2021, Midnight

A great opportunity has come up to join the Linnean Society as we are looking for a Chief Executive Officer.

Role: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: c£75,000 to £85,000 per annum (negotiable based on skills and experience)
Location: Piccadilly, London (currently working remotely due to COVID-19)
Contract: Permanent, full time

About us

Since its foundation in 1788, The Linnean Society of London has been dedicated to the promotion of the study of nature. Through the expertise of our wide Fellowship and the heritage of our unique collections, we are a hub for the communication of science, via our lectures, tours, workshops, conferences and our ‘Linnean Learning’ educational resources. We aspire to inspire by bringing together all those enthusiastic about the natural world.

About the role

This is an exciting challenge for someone with excellent communication skills and proven track-record of highly effective, strategic and inspiring leadership.

The CEO must ensure that we provide modern and effective services reflecting the needs and interests of our members, further the advancement of the science of natural history in all its forms and fulfil our charitable purposes in the most effective way possible. The CEO has responsibility for the overall management and administration of the Society and the leadership and professional development of all staff, for building and sustaining relationships with key national and international stakeholders; this includes managing relationships with the Society’s Fellows and other members and associated Societies. This will be delivered through the development and implementation of strategy and business plans.

The CEO will be a confident public speaker, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to collaborate in working groups. They will also be an excellent communicator (written and oral) and have demonstrated ability to build meaningful and influential relationships with our key stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is an integral part of the Linnean Society of London’s changing culture and identity. Our global Fellowship provides a forum for people from all walks of life to connect, creating a welcoming environment for all. We are committed to an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for the Society and essential to achieving its mission, and a workforce thar represents diverse cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints.

Closing Date: 5.30pm Sunday 7 February 2021
Initial Interviews: Tuesday 23 February 2021 (to be held virtually)

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our HR partner's website, where you can view further details about the role and apply. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.