Welfare Benefits Advisor job:We’ve a newly funded 2 year role in our specialist Benefits Advice AQS accredited team. So, we’re recruiting an experienced Welfare Benefits Advisor to advise and assess needs when it comes to making sure people affected by cancer in the Cardiff & Vale Health Board receive their entitlements in relation to their cancer diagnosis.Last year our Benefits Advice team supported well over 1500 service users and this role will help US reach so many more people affected by the financial impact of cancer when they need it most.Funded by Macmillan Cancer Support we’re proud to deliver this role in partnership with the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board so we can build on our current provision of cancer support and information delivering a service that improves the quality of life for those affected by cancer.As an experienced Welfare Benefits Advisor it’s an opportunity to make a tangible difference across a host of oncology areas such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, gynaecological cancer and lung cancer. You’ll be able to work independently and build strong referral relationships within the hospitals to help you in delivering your service.Salary: £28,000 Hours: 35 hours per week supported by flexible working in a 2 year fixed term funded contract. The role can be considered full time or a job share of 2 part time hours (a minimum of 14 weekly hours). Please indicate your availability on your Covering Letter.Work Location: You’ll need to be within commutable distance of Cardiff and in the main work from the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Llandough Hospital. Our Head Office is in Cardiff City Centre and we also support remote or home working.Job DescriptionApply by the 5th February and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at our Cardiff Head Office on the 13th FebruaryIf you’re keen to be our Welfare Benefits Advisor please email your CV & Covering Letter to people@tenovuscancercare.org.uk demonstrating how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and your motivation behind your application. You can find the full Job Description & Person Specification at our Work for us page to find out the skills or experience level we’re looking for.In this Welfare Benefits Advisor role you can expect to be doing the following:Work in partnership with hospital colleagues to build a professional referral network and support their cancer patients when it comes to delivering a quality Welfare Benefits Advice serviceMeeting with cancer patients in person in a hospital setting, virtually or by phone to assess their benefits needs.Managing a caseload independentlyassisting service users to apply for benefits and maximising their entitlementRepresent service users at Benefit Appeal Tribunals as requiredWe’re committed to safe recruitment especially when our roles are working directly with vulnerable adults. As such the requirements of the role mean the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in line with the role.We’d love your CV and a covering letter to demonstrate your skills, experience and motivation for joining us and where you’d match our values and excel in the role. You should be able to demonstrate:How you manage a service user caseload, deal with the DWP, Local Authorities, Appeals and Tribunals service and handle complex information in this area expertlyA proven ability to deliver up to date welfare benefits advice to a specialist level (It doesn’t have to be cancer or health related)You’re sensitive when dealing with your client work such as gathering advice and communicating informationYou’re comfortable managing and prioritising your workload proactively, are resilient and adapt well to change and work within professional boundariesWhere you’ve built effective partnerships and professional networksYour Staff BenefitsIn return you’ll be part of a people orientated culture, make impact through a worthwhile cause and have Staff Benefits such as:A 35 hour full time working week with a 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.Super flexible working hoursOpportunity 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. We also have 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
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Fundraising & Grants Officer, WalesLocation: Wales, with either home working and/ or office based (office location is Cardiff)Hours: 21 hours per weekSalary: £16,200 (pro rata of £27,000), with future progression to £19,200 (pro rata of£32,000)Closing date: 31st January 2025We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and results-driven Fundraising & Grants Officer to join our Income Generation team to raise funds across all fundraising activities, with a focus on charitable funds, foundations, Welsh Government grants and corporate partnerships.You will have an appreciation of the work of NYAS and the challenges faced by care experienced children and young people who NYAS support with a view to helping us change young lives.You will work to expand NYAS’s funding base to secure grants in Wales to support existing projects and to develop new projects to help more young people. You will also identify new corporate partners whilst helping to nurture existing relationships whilst supporting with fundraising across NYAS.Other duties include:Working in partnership with colleagues internally and externally to write funding applications which are in line with our strategic plan and campaigns strategy that meet the needs of the children, young people and families we work with and for.Research and write excellent funding applications to a range of funders, including Welsh Government, charitable trusts and foundations and community funds which are fully tailored to the funding criteria and motivates the funders to offer grants.Develop compelling cases for support which package projects and their associated costs into suitable proposals for grant funding.Co-ordinate / contribute to the completion of outcome monitoring and reporting to grant and project funders.About youYou will have experience in a similar role and share our passion to help more young care experienced people. You will have great relationship building skills with the ability of writing successful grant applications.If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.If you would like to have an informal chat about this position please contact Jennefer Whitley, Head of Income Generation & Business Development on 07762 414 233 or jennefer.whitley@nyas.netNYAS 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.To view the job description and to apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.About NYASAs an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.Work with us to help change young lives.
SPW Youth Events and Engagement Officer for Newport 18 hours per week | £11,512.80pa This creative role will be integral in the set up and engagement of children and young people in this project. The role will also be responsible for co-producing events and an action based learning approach to ensure that children and young people’s voices are heard from single parent households.Job DescriptionPlease apply by sending a CV and a letter that covers how you meet each point of the criteria of the role to sarah@singleparentswellbeing.com before the 23rd January.Interviews will take place on the 3rd and 4th February
Vacancy for Development Officer (full time – job share considered)35 hours per weekNJC 18 – 21 £30,559 – £32,115Permanent pending the securing of continuation fundingClosing Date for Applications: 12 noon 30/1/2025Interview Date: 10/2/2025This is a key post within Glamorgan Voluntary Services providing a comprehensive information and advice service to the Third Sector, helping organisations operate in line with the principles of good governance, promoting funding opportunities and participate in the delivery of the GVS training programme.For an application pack, please visit https://www.gvs.wales/news/work-with-us-gvs-is-looking-for-a-new-development-officer or e-mail recruitment@gvs.wales Please note we do not accept CVs.
Membership Manager Responsible to: Head of Partnerships & Membership Responsible for: Membership Officer Salary: £37,132/annumHours: 35 hours per week (actual 28 hours per week as we currently operate a four day week on a trial basis, where you will receive 100% of the salary, 80% of the hours and 100% of the outcomes. We do not work on Fridays.Contract: PermanentLocation: Remote working and occasional travel throughout Wales to include staff meetings at the Cardiff office. Reasonable adjustments for the successful person if required.Travel: Occasional travel across Wales to partnership and membership meetings and events.Key relationships: Housing associations (RSLs), local authorities, third sector housing support organisations, internal colleagues, training associatesThe post holder will take the lead in managing positive relationships throughout the membership life-cycle, maintaining and enhancing existing connections while identifying and engaging potential new members. A key focus of the role is leading the development and delivery of our services, including our award-winning QED quality mark, ensuring its success and impact. This also includes overseeing our training and consultancy delivered by associates, eLearning, member events, and creating new, innovative services for members. Job PackHow to ApplyTo apply for this position, please send your application form and equality monitoring form to Andrea@taipawb.org by 10am on 27th January 2025.Positive Action: Tai Pawb is an equal opportunities organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.All Black, Asian, Ethnically Diverse and disabled candidates that meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview at stage 1.
Marketing and Communications Officer16 hours per week | £34,788 pro-rataMind in the Vale of Glamorgan seeks a passionate and creative Marketing and Communications Officer to join our team. In this role, you will manage our digital presence, strengthen community engagement, and promote our mental health initiatives through clear and effective communication. Working closely with our dedicated team, you will help raise awareness of our services and ensure our message reaches those who need it most. This part-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community. If you're a skilled communicator committed to mental health, we’d love to hear from you!Job DescriptionClosing Date: 24th February 2025Interview Date: Friday 28th February 2025
Taking Flight Theatre are looking for new Trustees to join their committed and active board.Closing date for applications is the 3rd of February 2025Chat to a trustee event: 20th JanuaryAll Meet a trustee events, meetings and interviews will have BSL/Eng interpreters as standard.Trustees meet about six times a year via zoomTaking Flight is an inclusive theatre company based in Cardiff, making professional productions with Deaf, disabled, blind / partially sighted, neurodivergent and non- disabled performers. We work within three languages: BSL, Welsh and English, and all our work features embedded access, such as captions and Audio Description. We run Wales’s only youth theatre for Deaf and Hard of hearing young people and we’re a recent recipient of multi-year funding agreement with Arts Council of Wales, so it’s an exciting time to get involved with our work!A trustee is a person who takes care of the work of a charity, making sure it meets its charitable aims and carries out everything it does in a legal and professional way.Trustees have meetings every few months to check on, plan and discuss the work of the charity.Trustees do not get paid for being trustees, but they do get expenses for any travel etc.We currently have 9 trustees on the Taking Flight board including two co-chairs and we are looking for the right person to take us forward.We actively encourage Deaf and disabled applicants. Our board meetings are delivered in English and interpreted into BSL.We are especially looking for trustees with:Previous experience of being a trustee or chair/ co-chair of a charitable organisationInterest/ understanding of the Arts sector in WalesPassion for inclusivity and diversityThe ability to lead on Legal or HR issues.Lived experience of being Deaf/disabled or Neurodivergent.But whoever you are and whatever your experience, the thing that’s most important is enthusiasm, energy and the desire to support and make a real difference to the work of Taking Flight as we move forward!To apply, please contact us in way you feel most comfortable. You can send a CV, or you can write a letter, make a video or record an audio file. You can use BSL, Welsh or English.Send it to: louise@takingflighttheatre.co.uk If you want to ask any questions or need an alternative way to contact us, call or text 07737253989
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