Community Development Officer – PenywaunSalary: £31,471.40 (pro rata)Benefits: Contributory pensionJob Type: Part Time (30 hours per week)Closing date: 5 pm on Thursday 5th December 2024Location: Hwb Cana, Gwladys Street, Penywaun. CF44 9DEDuration: Fixed term until 30th June 2028RoleThanks to funding received from Building Communities Trust Invest Local Programme, The Coalfields Regeneration Trust are currently looking for a dynamic person to support community action within the community of Penywaun. This role will require you to support the delivery of projects and programmes of work identified in the Penywaun Driving Change Plan 2024, working with the Building Communities Trust Invest Local Officer, the Invest Local Penywaun Steering Group, residents, volunteers, groups, stakeholders and partners. The role will engage with local residents and develop a sustainable volunteer base, with the aim of sustaining community activities and services beyond the Invest Local funding. You will also work with partner organisations to address any gaps in provision identified with the local community. To secure this great opportunity you will have: excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively across all sectors, a demonstrated ability to overcome challenges, excellent organisational skills a strong track record in community development as well as an understanding of delivering against a development plan.Organisation ProfileEstablished in 1999, the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is a community wealth building charity that is solely dedicated to building prosperity and opportunity in former mining communities across the UK. Application Notes:Please see our website for an application pack https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/jobsAll applications must be submitted to recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.uk by 5pm Thursday 5th December 2024.For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Natalie Sargent on 07929834310 Interviews will be held at Hwb Cana, Penywaun on Monday 16th December 2024
Charity / Voluntary Jobs In Wales, GB
Volunteer Development OfficerAn exciting Volunteer Officer role within our HR & volunteer team helping to deliver our volunteer strategy to grow, expand and engage volunteering for the best volunteer experience that makes the greatest positive impact for people affected by cancer.The Volunteer Officer job:Working closely with our Volunteer Development Manager you’ll join an experienced and friendly HR team to champion and represent volunteering as you support the delivery of a key strategic aim of our work.With real experience along the lines of a general HR or volunteer centred role already you’ll be used to IT and working with electronic databases, running volunteer management processes, aligning organisational policies and getting creative with recruitment campaigns.Quite a bit of the role involves admin but as the role evolves and our strategy takes shape you’ll be out and about across communities too.We aim to be people’s first port of call to volunteer so you’re someone passionate about this, promoting the value of volunteering, its impact to our work and how volunteers are welcomed, supported, developed and recognised at all times.Creating inclusive volunteer programmes where people feel engaged and fulfilled in the volunteering they do or when they supervise volunteers is important to all we do here. So, you’ll work with all our communities, volunteers and business areas to do this when it comes to implementing new ideas, supporting existing volunteer campaigns, ways we engage with our volunteers and develop current opportunities.Typical work areas will involve training, coaching and customer service, collaboration and relationship building internally and externally, running and delivering creative recruitment campaigns, delivering talks, volunteer process compliance, monitoring and data work. You’ll get directly involved in our recognition work and settling differences too.The type of work or job roles you may have done to match the job requirements are: HR or L&D or Volunteer Team Admin, HR or Volunteer or L&D Coordinator, Recruitment Admin, HR or People Assistant, L&D Assistant, Recruitment Consultant, Marketing Executives, Job, Career or Talent Coach.Your key matching skills may be particularly strong in recruitment, writing adverts, campaign development, community engagement, volunteer development, coaching, training and you’re creative, collaborative, inclusive in particular.If you’re keen to apply we can’t wait to hear from you. We’d like your CV and a Covering Letter to demonstrate how you have done this type of Volunteer Officer role already and match the job essentials. We’re looking for skills to show us you’ve:Worked in a volunteer centric role involving recruiting volunteers and supporting others to manage and develop volunteersDemonstrated inclusivity and creativity when it comes to working with new and existing volunteersBeen involved in designing or delivering volunteer inductions and best practice volunteer support and development workWorked with others in delivering volunteer policies and processes such as safeguardingHandled volunteer related paperwork and used a volunteer database or CRMBeen involved in volunteer recognition work and promoting and / or representing volunteering to external and internal stakeholdersThe Full Job Description and Person Specification: www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/media/ceydlzzk/volunteer-development-officer-october-2024.pdfThe Logistics28 hours per week flexibly with a Monday working requirement (please note your available working hours on your application)£19,040 (£23,800 based on a full time 35 hour week)Apply by: 26th November with CV & Covering Letter to demonstrate where you meet the essential requirementsInterviews held in our Cardiff Head Office – 3rd DecemberYour Staff BenefitsIn return you’ll be part of a people orientated culture, make impact through a worthwhile cause and have Staff Benefits such as: Core working hours 11am-3pm to fit work your lifestyle and personal life around our 7am-9pm general operating hours (flexibility in this type of role required around events)Super flexible place of work options with no minimum Cardiff Head Office weekly attendance requirement although we encourage as much in office work as possibleA generous 35 days annual leave including public holidays that increases with length of service (pro rata’d for part time staff)Your birthday off work once you’ve been here for 12 months.Opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per yearOccupational sick pay after completion of probationary periodContributory pension schemeA tailored induction and support programme to help you succeed and excelAn Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering access to 24/7 confidential advice and supportThe opportunity to participate in staff volunteer activities to support the wider organisationThe opportunity to learn from, grow with, support and develop people who volunteer with USAbout usAround 20,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales every year. We’re proud to support over 10% of those and we want to be there many more.We give help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. We understand how cancer can impact every aspect of life and how it affects families and friends too. Our wide range of services offer information, advice, and specialist support to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.We’re committed to listening to the real experiences of people affected by cancer in Wales to drive the changes that make a difference.More about USAt Tenovus Cancer Care we’re committed to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who does not discriminate based on the Equality Act 2010’s Protected Characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and we will adjust our recruitment processes where we can to support people who wish to join us.When our people talk about working here they’re proud to reflect our values. They’ll use words such as friendly, fun and welcoming to describe their experience and love our work culture around job flexibility. As well as it being a nice place to work for a good cause the staff benefits are good. On top of the above we’ve got a stylish Head Office in the heart of Cardiff and things to support you in and out of work like an interactive induction programme, an accessible Learning Platform, development opportunities and experienced managers. Plus a Staff Social Committee who organise regular get togethers!Your Personal DataWe’re committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations and you can find full details about this in our Job Application Privacy Notice here on our Work for us page on the Tenovus Cancer website.Should you have any queries regarding the use of your personal data, please contact people@tenovuscancercare.org.uk
INDEPENDENT MENTAL CAPACITY ADVOCATE (IMCA) APPRENTICESHIPTHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO UNDERTAKE THE LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP QUALIFICATION IN INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY CADMHAS has been operating since 2007 and provides community advocacy, statutory advocacy (Independent Mental Health and Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy) and Relevant Person Representative services across North Wales and Powys.We are looking to appoint one part-time (37 hours a week) apprenticeship IMCA to join via our apprenticeship scheme. The scheme will require the successful candidates to follow a Level 4 Independent advocacy qualification, which requires attending college virtually approximately two days per month. Initially, the successful candidates would be working on Deprivation of Liberty cases and Community-based advocacy.JOB DESCRIPTIONResponsible to: The Deputy and Senior Independent Mental Capacity Advocates, who are responsible to The Director of Services of CADMHASWorking with: CADMHAS staff and volunteers. Service Users of CADMHAS. Colleagues in both statutory and non-statutory agencies.Location: Working from home and in the community. We are looking to appoint 1 part-time IMCA to the team, working in Conwy and Denbighshire and parts of Gwynedd (Welsh speaker desirable). You will be required to travel throughout the area you are based, therefore, a driving licence is essential. You may be required on occasion to work in other areas of North Wales. Aims of the post: To work as an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate.Remuneration: The salary for the post is £24,103 per annum raising to £25,537 upon completion of the Diploma in Independent Advocacy. CADMHAS will comply with the employer pension duties in respect of the Employee in accordance with Part 1 of the Pension Act 2008.Hours: The working week for this post is 37 hours (excluding lunch hour). Overtime is not payable but time off in lieu may be taken at a mutually convenient time. Very occasional evening and weekend work may be necessaryAnnual Leave: Holiday entitlement is 37 days per annum inclusive of all Bank Holidays.Other information: There will be a probation period of 3 months commencing from the first day of employment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Job DescriptionApplications:• A CV will not be accepted. Applications forms will need to be requested from CADMHAS office by emailing admin@cadmhas.co.uk• Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024.• Completed applications should be submitted to admin@cadmhas.co.uk• Interviews will be conducted at the CADMHAS office 94 Bowen Court, St. Asaph Business Park
Mental Health AdvocateLocation: Priory Llanarth Court Hospital, Monmouthshire NP15 2YDHours: 24 hours per weekSalary: £15,771.42 (pro rata of £23,000), with future progression to £17,828.57 (£26,000)Closing date: 1st December 2024About the serviceNYAS provides mental health advocacy to children, young people and vulnerable adults within mental health settings throughout the UK.Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is heard regarding their care and treatment and that they are aware of their rights.The primary users of our services are vulnerable adults however some settings do include working with children and young people.About the roleAs an Advocate you will work with patients within a mental health setting, working towards agreed outcomes and ensuring that they are aware of what options are available to them.Your role is to listen to them, hear how they feel and what it is they want and support them so that they can express their views, wishes and feelings in decisions that affect their lives and their care.NYAS employees will receive the following benefits:Pro rata of 26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysDeath in serviceSalary sacrifice pension contributionsAdditional sick payEnhanced pay for family friendly leaveHealth care planEmployee assistance programmeLearning & development opportunities.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Dowd, Service manager kelly.dowd@nyas.netTo view the job description and to apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Self-Employed Independent Mental Health AdvocateLocations: Birmingham, Luton, Manchester, Northamptonshire, WarringtonRate of pay: £18 per hourClosing date: 1st December 2024Are you passionate about the rights of people with mental health problems in inpatient and residential settings? Are you able to challenge others on their behalf? Do you want to make a difference to their lives? NYAS provides mental health advocacy to individuals within mental health settings throughout the UK.Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is heard regarding their care and treatment and that they are aware of their rights.The primary users of our services are vulnerable adults however some settings do include working with children and young people.Due to expansion and development of the service we are recruiting self-employed advocates to join our thriving workforce and we are recruiting in the locations listed above. If you live within one of these geographical areas and are able to provide weekly visits to these settings, we would like to hear from you.This role is most suited to professionals with a portfolio of self-employment work and may be combined with other regional/service work on behalf of NYAS.About the roleWe are looking to recruit a self-employed independent mental health advocate to provide independent and confidential mental health advocacy to qualifying patients and work to agreed outcomes with the patients promoting an understanding of outcomes and options available to them.You will be expected to work in line with Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice and will be required to produce written reports with the purpose of ensuring the views of the patient is fully represented.To be considered you must have experience of direct work with vulnerable adults or young people within a health or social care environment and have access to your own laptop.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Dowd, Service manager kelly.dowd@nyas.netTo apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Mental Health Services AdministratorLocation: Home-based or hybrid working depending on your locationHours: 14 hours per weekSalary: £8,400 (pro rata of £21,000), with future progression to £9,000 (pro rata of £23,000)Closing date: 1st December 2024An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join our Mental Health services where you will provide administrative support to ensure that the services administration function is running smoothly.You will play an essential role by leading on key administrative tasks such as processing information on our systems and work with managers to produce management information reports.You will be required to update and maintain databases so you must have a good eye for detail and pride yourself on accuracy.Requirements include:Previous experience of office administrationProficient in Microsoft Office 2010 with knowledge of computerised case management or administrative systemsEffective communication skills including a good telephone mannerExcellent attention to detail and accuracyGood organisation skills.NYAS employees will receive the following benefits:Pro rata of 26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysDeath in serviceSalary sacrifice pension contributionsAdditional sick payEnhanced pay for family friendly leaveHealth care planEmployee assistance programmeLearning & development opportunities.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Dowd, Service manager kelly.dowd@nyas.netTo view the job description and to apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Self-Employed AdvocateLocations: Burgess Hill, Cheadle, Chelmsford, Hampshire, London, Monmouthshire, Newbury, Norwich, Solihull, Stockport, Stroud, WillenhallRate of pay: £16 per hourClosing date: 1st December 2024Are you passionate about the rights of people with mental health problems in inpatient and residential settings? Are you able to challenge others on their behalf? Do you want to make a difference to their lives? NYAS provides mental health advocacy to individuals within mental health settings throughout the UK.Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is heard regarding their care and treatment and that they are aware of their rights.The primary users of our services are vulnerable adults however some settings do include working with children and young people.Due to expansion and development of the service we are recruiting self-employed advocates to join our thriving workforce and we are recruiting in the locations listed above. If you live within one of these geographical areas and are able to provide weekly visits to these settings, we would like to hear from you.This role is most suited to professionals with a portfolio of self-employment work and may be combined with other regional/service work on behalf of NYAS.About the roleWe are looking for professional and passionate individuals to become self-employed advocates to support our service delivery.We provide advocacy support for individuals with mental health issues and learning disabilities at times when it is important for their wishes and opinions to be heard and their feelings expressed, for instance, representing them during discharge meetings, ward rounds and at multi-disciplinary team meetings.You will provide weekly visits to the allocated setting and deliver independent and confidential mental health advocacy, on behalf of NYAS to vulnerable adults within various inpatient settings in accordance with service specifications to ensure that the individuals you are supporting have their voices heard and that they are actively involved in decisions about their care and treatment.You will work to agreed outcomes and ensure that individuals are taken seriously and that their rights are respected, helping the person to access and understand appropriate information that is relevant and available to them and will complete case notes to a high standard and input these onto a case management system.To be considered you must have experience of direct work with vulnerable adults or young people within a health or social care environment and have access to your own laptop.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Dowd, Service manager kelly.dowd@nyas.netTo apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Local Implementation Lead Job Description and Person SpecificationPost Title: Local Implementation Lead for Merthyr TydfilContract Type: Secondment/Fixed term for 1 year in the first instanceBase: Hybrid working, including regular working in Merthyr Tydfil and some travel to other locations across England and Wales.Remuneration: To be determinedAn exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the right person to work closely with the People and Communities Team within the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. Investing in six places across the UK, the Foundation aims to strengthen small community led organisations and find new ways of designing and resourcing services so that people facing complex issues get the support they need, when they need it and in ways that work best for them.An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the right person to work closely with the People and Communities Team within the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. Investing in six places across the UK, the Foundation aims to strengthen small community led organisations and find new ways of designing and resourcing services so that people facing complex issues get the support they need, when they need it and in ways that work best for them.We are looking for a highly motivated and resilient person to lead the People and Communities work in Merthyr Tydfil. The role requires exceptional facilitation, negotiation and diplomacy skills to develop strong and productive partnership-based change around the locally chosen purpose of involving young people in the creation of a pathway that meaningfully connects the existing ecosystem in Merthyr, to support the emotional wellbeing of young people. This will require a solid understanding of the issues faced by partners across the statutory, Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE[HB1] ) and private sectors, alongside knowledge of the complexities faced by young people in Merthyr Tydfil. You will be energetic and enthusiastic, unphased by working to deadlines or under pressure with a good eye for detail, enabling us to deliver our emerging programme of work with excellence.Full and extensive training and support is provided through the team at LBFEW and via peer support from other LILs working across England and Wales.Job DescriptionHow to Apply: Email an expression of interest letter to dcranshaw@lloydsbankfoundation.org.ukApplication deadline: 9am on 02/12/2024
Circus Eruption: Board of Trustees – Secretary and TrusteesCircus Eruption is looking for a range of people to join our Board of Trustees who can support us through a phase of development, growth and change. These people will need to be constructive, committed to our vision, mission and values and willing to play a part in ensuring the charity continues to thrive.Circus Eruption is also looking especially for a Secretary of our Board of Trustees, to support the organisation through a phase of development, growth and change. Organisational background:Circus Eruption creates opportunities for people to mix with others on an equal footing, actively promoting inclusion and challenging segregation and stigma. For 30 years we have run circus workshops for children and young people to increase confidence, resilience and sense of belonging. Many of those we work with face challenges like various statements or labels of disability, care experience, refugee/asylum seeker status or being young carers. We have been growing steadily over the past decade, increasing our funded projects and growing a trading element by running circus workshops for other groups and organisations. We worked out of a school hall and separate office for our first 24 years, but after several ‘charity lets’ and rentals, we finally started using our own permanent space in October 2021 (after a period of refurbishment). Buying our own Grade II listed building – a former church – has been a big step forward, and as we have got the building ready for use we have also been working on our organisational structure, strategy and sustainability to make sure that we use our resources wisely to maximise our social impact far into the future.We are working hard to ensure that Circus Eruption sustains its core activities and ethos whilst making the most of our incredible new building. There’s a lot of potential, and we need some more support to make the most of it! Find out more about us through our website, Facebook page, or Twitter. Our values and behavioursValues: Inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration. This means that we don’t want any barriers to participation, that we are responsible about the future in the present, and that we work generously and often with others. Behaviours: We are welcoming, responsive, participant led and non-hierarchical. What we are looking for: Like our organisation, our Board of Trustees is growing and changing. We recruit trustees who are committed people who value the work we do, recognise the potential of our organisation and are able to contribute constructively, collaboratively and creatively to the work of the board. We don’t need you to have any previous experience of being a Trustee. We are keen to recruit people who value the work we do, recognise the potential of our organisation and are able to contribute to the work of the board. We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills. We especially need a confident Secretary who can help the Chair to lead and grow our board of trustees, supporting them to govern, safeguard and monitor the organisation, together making sure we maintain momentum, stay on task and keep going in the right direction. We're looking for someone experienced, organised and confident in the role and operation of the board.Circus Eruption Trustees collectively: Set the direction of the organisationSupport our staff who manage and run the charityPromote and always act in the best interest of Circus EruptionEnsure that we keep on track with our objectives and strategy.When recruiting new Trustees to our board, we look for people who are:Collaborative and flexibleAble to offer constructive challenge and think creativelyCommitted and responsiblePassionate about our workOther details:The roles are voluntary, although reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.Circus Eruption is based in Swansea, South Wales. Trustees meet online every 6 weeks. In person meetings including all Trustees will be held at least twice a year by arrangement. We will provide an application pack to prospective applicants including more detailed background information.How to apply:Please email contact@circuseruption.co.uk for an informal chat or for more information about the roles. Full role descriptions are available on our website at: circuseruption.co.uk/jobs. We can also provide an application pack, which comprises an application form and guidance, background documents about Circus Eruption, and supporting information about the role of Trustee.
Carers Trust Wales Advisory Board Member Unpaid (3 years commitment)Location: All WalesClosing date: Midday, 25 November 20242 Independent Member VacanciesCarers Trust is the largest network of organisations across the UK that specialises in the support and wellbeing of unpaid carers. Together we reach more than a million unpaid carers every year.Our shared vision is that all unpaid carers are heard, valued and have access to the support, advice and resources they need to live a fulfilling life alongside caring.The growing number of unpaid carers and sustainability challenges facing the organisations that support them is a significant challenge. With the economic contribution of unpaid carers in Wales consistently reaching over £8.1bn each year, it is clear that the health and social care system is founded on the contribution of more than 310,000 unpaid carers across Wales. This important contribution must not come at the expense of the health, wellbeing and financial resilience of unpaid carers.Carers Trust, along with our network of local carer organisations, works UK-wide to transform the lives of unpaid carers. Our roots are deep and our ambitions are high.At Carers Trust we are committed to ensuring that:Every carer has access to a high-quality local carer organisation.No carer is pushed into poverty or is financially disadvantaged by their caring role.All carers, regardless of circumstances or age, are able to enjoy a fulfilling life alongside their caring relationship.We live our vision and mission through our values. We are:TRUSTED – We work as a trusted partner working collaboratively and building genuine relationships with unpaid carers, local carer organisations and supporters to deliver the services we say we will. We behave with integrity, transparency, and value everyone’s contribution to our work.INCLUSIVE – We recognise and set a value on listening to the diverse experiences of unpaid carers, local carer organisations and supporters. This helps us to meet the needs of unpaid carers to help shape services that are truly inclusive.COURAGEOUS – We speak up, challenge and act when we see an opportunity or when there is an injustice. Together with unpaid carers, network of local carer organisations and supporters, we are bold and collaborative in creating effective change and we lead the way in driving innovative ideas for improvementTo help us achieve our ambitions in Wales we are supported by a dynamic Wales Advisory Board. The Board is Chaired by Professor Mark Llewellyn, Director of the Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care, and Professor of Health and Care Policy at the University of South Wales, who is also a trustee of Carers Trust.We have a recently refreshed terms of reference, setting out the Board’s role to provide expert advice and professional insight to support the effective delivery of Carers Trust’s strategic priorities in Wales.For 2024/25 the following priority areas of focus have been identified:Upholding and promoting the aims and values of the UK Charity in Wales.Enhancing the profile and visibility of Carers Trust WalesIncreasing and promoting the diversity of voicesDeveloping new projects, products and programmesSupporting the resilience of Network PartnersInfluencing policy and practiceWhat are we looking for? To help strengthen our Board we are seeking 2 new members who would like to support our work delivering positive change for unpaid carers across Wales and who have the skills and experience to support us to deliver our objectives.This is a fantastic opportunity to support an expert and ambitious charity to grow and develop and to collaborate with colleagues across Wales. Advisory Board members will receive an induction and ongoing support in their role. For an informal conversation you are welcome to contact Director Kate Cubbage on kcubbage@carers.orgWe are particularly looking for knowledge, skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:Supporting unpaid carers to have their voices heardSupporting sustainability in the Third Sector in WalesSupporting equity, diversity and inclusion across the Third Sector in WalesIncome generationNational Health Service/Public Health in WalesLocal authorities/Social Care in WalesTerms Of ReferenceRole DescriptionApplication FormWhat is the commitment? Members are initially asked to join for three years. We expect that the commitment will be around 2 – 3 hours per month plus quarterly meetings (held in locations across Wales). Meetings will be both face-to-face and online, travel expenses will be covered by Carers Trust.What is the recruitment process? Applicants are asked to send an up to date CV alongside a short application form explaining why you want to support Carers Trust Wales and how you could help contribute to our work in future. Following this, the shortlisted applicants will meet with the Director and Chair for a discussion about the role before appointments are made.To receive the application pack please email wales@carers.orgApplicants interested in the post are asked to return their application form accompanied by a CV to wales@carers.org.Closing date for expressions of interest is Midday on 25 November 2024.
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