Policy Officer-Wales Based at home, situated across Wales including regular travel around the country and to the Seneed, Cardiff.22.5 hrs per weekFixed term post 2 yearsUp to £34,500 p.a FTE depending on experienceMake a difference for kidney patients in Wales! Are you passionate about influencing policy and driving change? Do you want to be part of a growing team making a real impact on the lives of people with kidney disease?We’re looking for a Policy Officer – Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. In this brand-new role, you’ll work for Kidney Care UK and Kidney Wales, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and those affected by kidney disease.You’ll spend time at the Senedd, building connections with local politicians and councillors, and ensuring the voices of kidney patients are heard loud and clear. With your knowledge of Welsh Government structures (or similar UK experience), you’ll help drive our campaigns and influence change.This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference, working flexibly in a supportive team. If you’re ready to champion kidney patients and shape policy in Wales, we’d love to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop or participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues under the guidance of the Policy Director of Kidney Care UK and the Managing Director of Kidney Wales.Support the research, development and dissemination of policy positions in Wales.Work with other team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns as neededKeep up to date with the policy department and charity work to avoid duplication and ensure good communications with our colleagues.Contribute to the newly created All Wales Cross Party Group. 2Undertake desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources.Seek out opportunities for communications and influencing in the Welsh parliament, including the need for a kidney group.If you are interested in our job vacancy, please give us a call T: 01420 541 424 for an informal chat.Job Description
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Welfare Benefit & Support WorkerLocation Swansea Carers’ CentreTy Findlay, Prince of Wales Road, Swansea SA12EXHours 35 hrs per week – normal working hours are 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break). Some out of hours work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be givenSalary £23,933 PAAnnual Leave 26 days and customary bank holidays with additional days being granted for additional years of serviceTravel Expenses 45 per mileReporting To CEOClosing Date for Applications 20th May 2025 The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced C.R.B. disclosure.AccountabilityThe Welfare Benefit & Support Worker will be employed by the Board of Trustees, Swansea Carers’ Centre. Line management of the post will be through the CEOPurpose of the PostTo provide comprehensive information, advice and support on welfare benefits and tax credit concessions and other welfare services provided by voluntary and statutory bodies to carers and their families across the City & County of Swansea.
Volunteer Co-ordinator AssistantLocation Swansea Carers CentreTy Findlay, Prince of Wales Road, Swansea, SA1 2EXHours 28 hrs per week. (Salary £17,777.76 actual) Some out of hours work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be givenAnnual Leave 26 days and customary bank holidays (pro rata to 28 hrs) with additional days being granted for additional years of serviceTravel Expenses 45p per mileReporting To Executive DirectorClosing Date for Applications 20th May 2025 The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS. check.AccountabilityTo the Executive Director and Board of Trustees of Swansea Carers Centre.Purpose of the PostTo support the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that Swansea Carers Centre and its clients benefit from the services of appropriately trained and supported volunteers and that the organisation’s volunteer programme is conducted according to the principles of Good Practice in Volunteering.
Carers Hwb Outreach WorkerMain base or location: Swansea Carers CentreHours: 28 hours per weekSalary: 28-hour post = £18,593.12Annual Leave: 26 days (pro rata) and customary bank holidaysTravel Expenses: 45p per mileReporting To: Hwb Coordinator Swansea Carers CentreThe successful applicant will be offered the post subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.Background For 20 years, the Swansea Carers Centre has supported a range of carers and grown to be one of the largest carers services in Wales.The Hwb aims to make it easier for carers to access all the services available to them in one place and attract new carers who might be unaware of their rights and entitlements, such as those from ethnic minorities and male carers.The Hwb is a single point of contact for carers in Swansea, offering initial assessments for unpaid carers, and jointly developing a support plan to meet their identified need.The outreach worker will be part of the Carers Hwb team and will work to engage with carers who are unable or don't want to access the city centre base.They will focus on trying to engage carers who are underrepresented such as those from ethnic minorities, male carers and those served by poor public transport links. The Outreach worker post is funded as a part of a National Lottery Community Fund project.
DEADLINE EXTENSIONSight Loss Council Engagement Manager – WalesLocation: Home basedSalary: 21,840 p.a. (£36,400 p.a. FTE)Contract type: Fixed term 2 years – part time (3 days / 21 working hours per week)About WCBWales Council of the Blind is the only independent umbrella agency for vision impairment in Wales representing blind and partially sighted people and the clubs and societies who support them. Our independence enables us to act as an impartial observer, advocate, intermediary and evaluator for this complex, diverse group of organisations and services.What this job is aboutSight Loss Council members use their lived experience to tackle local and national issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) are led by blind and partially sighted volunteers. There are a number already in existence in England and Scotland, but now it’s time to establish a further SLC in Wales. Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) funds and oversees the Sight Loss Councils.For this role we are seeking someone who is blind or partially sighted, with the ability to use their experience to be an effective voice to improve the lives of people with sight loss and create an effective change in Wales.Job overviewTo deliver a national Sight Loss Council in Wales under the auspices of Wales Council of the Blind (WCB).To engage with blind and partially sighted people throughout Wales making sure that their voices are represented through the SLC and to respond to key issues and themes as they arise.To develop and implement Local Action Groups across the region. Initially these will be 3 groups coterminous with Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB; Betsi Cadwaladr UHB; Hywel Dda UHB.To lead on the engagement with other sector partners and stakeholders to ensure a robust national network to successfully deliver all engagement project work. This would include working with the Wales Vision Forum.To enable the Wales SLC to contribute to the UK agenda and have an influence on the TPT SLC programme.Special RequirementsSupport at events outside of normal working hours will be required from time to time.Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required.A willingness to work in an environment with Guide Dogs is essential. How to applyPlease click here to view the Job Description.Download an application form here.To apply email your Application Form along with a CV and Equalities Monitoring Form (optional) to richard@wcb-ccd.org.ukPlease submit your CV and complete the downloadable application form to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and what you would bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your statement.Closing Date for applications: Midnight, 16th May 2025Interviews will be held via video conferencing (using Zoom – available from zoom.com). Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application to us.
Community Foundation WalesCommunication and Marketing CoordinatorHours: Part-time – 25 hours per weekContract: PermanentLocation: HybridSalary: £25,000 pro rataCommunity Foundation Wales are here to inspire people to give, to help Welsh communities to thrive and to change lives together. They have given more than £40m to people and community groups across Wales since 1999 – quite a success story!They work with generous supporters to reach the people most in need and to help to create positive change in Welsh communities. They have grown over the past 25 years and now have big plans for further development as they look ahead to developing their new five-year strategy, making it the perfect time to join them.They are looking for a talented Communication and Marketing Coordinator to join their fantastic team – and to help them continue to grow so they can change more lives across Wales.This new role will support the growth of Community Foundation Wales and help bring their communications and marketing strategy to life. You’ll create engaging content and capture inspiring stories from their grantees and donors, showcasing the impact of their work and raising awareness of the Foundation.Working closely with the Head of Communication and Marketing, you’ll assist in producing content that connects with their audience. You’ll also support the organisation of events and meetings with their stakeholders to help grow and strengthen their supporter community.They are looking for someone eager to take on responsibility and develop their creative skills. If you're organised, proactive, and enjoy variety in your work, this is the role for you.Fluency in both English and Welsh would be a bonus, helping them to reach and connect with supporters across Wales.Benefits include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, monthly well-being activities, competitive pension scheme and employee assistance programme that extends to family.To support in the search and appointment of this role, Community Foundation Wales have exclusively retained the recruitment services of Penodi.For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the Penodi team on 07385 502078 or helo@penodi.cymru.Closing date: 12pm on Monday 19 May 2025Interviews: Wednesday 4 June 2025
Fundraising & Grants Officer, WalesLocation: Wales, with either home working and/ or office based (office location is Cardiff)Hours: 21 hours per weekSalary: £16,500 (pro rata of £27,500), with future progression to £19,200 (pro rata of £32,000)Closing date: 11th May 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.
Generalist AdviserSalary: £24,614 per annumDepartment: Advice ServicesReports to: Team LeaderLocation: BarryContract type: PermanentWorking hours: 37 hours per weekInterview date: TBCStart date: June 2025About usCitizens Advice Cardiff & Vale is an independent charity and member of the Local Citizens Advice network. We help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent, impartial and confidential advice on a range of issues. We are funded to provide services to people in the local area as well as across England and Wales.Role overviewYou will be part of one of our generalist adviser teams, delivering advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration, discrimination, family, and social welfare issues. Our teams are diverse, with a range of experiences, and work together in our Barry office, delivering advice to clients via face-to-face appointments, telephone, email and webchat. On occasion, face-to-face appointments take place in our Cardiff office and at our community locations.For more information, please read our job description.During your training you will work 9am to 5pm. Because our telephone lines are open to clients between 8am and 7pm, once you have completed your training, you will work your weekly hours on a shift pattern of either 8am to 4pm, 9am to 5pm or 11am to 7pm. We will give you plenty of notice of your shift. You will also be required to work occasional Saturdays 9am to 1pm, for which you can claim TOIL.How to apply Please upload your CV to www.cacv.org.uk.We welcome applications in the Welsh languageWhy work for us?30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidaysAdditional leave entitlement for long serviceLots of learning and development opportunitiesGreat work/life balance with no evening or weekend workPerks available through our employee platformCash plan health cover (after completion of probationary period) Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment that attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrating and promoting diversity.We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.Disability ConfidentWe are Disability Confident employer. Disability Confident is a government initiative to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. It is voluntary and has been developed by employers and disabled people’s representatives. Being a Disability Confident employer means that we commit to:All of the actions to be Disability Confident employerOffering at least one activity to get the right people for our organisationAt least one activity to keep and develop our peopleSuccessfully completing the Disability Confident self-assessment
Head of Policy And Public Affairs Are you passionate about equality and social justice, with a proven track record of influencing national policy makers?Do you have comprehensive knowledge of political processes and the skills to engage effectively with Wales’ top decision-makers?Are you a persuasive and collaborative influencer, eager to shape how we connect with key decision makers?If you’ve answered yes, we want to hear from you / Os felly, rydym eisiau clywed gennych chi.£43,393Home-working (occasional attendance at Cardiff office and travel) / Gweithio gartref (gan fynd i’r swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd a theithio o bryd i’w gilydd)Good pension / Pensiwn daFlexible working and four-day week (with full-time pay) / Gweithio’n hyblyg ac wythnos waith pedwar diwrnod (gyda thâl amser llawn)We are looking for someone to provide strategic and operational leadership on Tai Pawb’s policy, influencing, events and communications work. You will build on Tai Pawb’s reputation as Wales’ leading equality, diversity and inclusion charity by working with policy makers and enhancing Tai Pawb’s public profile through public relations and thought leadership while also coordinating impactful events linking policy and practice. The postholder will directly line manage the Policy Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager and Anti-racism Manager.You’ll need to embrace the idea that in a small organisation a role of this type is never really limited to strategic oversight. This role is part of the leadership team at Tai Pawb alongside the Chief Executive and Head of Membership and Partnerships.How to ApplyRead the Job Description & Person Spec: English | Cymraeg(Accessible web-based versions here: Cymraeg | English)Complete our application form hereComplete our equality monitoring form hereEmail them to andrea@taipawb.org by 12pm 12 May (midday)Privacy Notice | How we use affirmative action in recruitment
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