Community Engagement OfficerSalary: £31,471.39 (pro rata)Benefits: Contributory pension Job Type: Part Time (21 hours per week)Closing date: 5 pm on Monday 29th April 2024Location: Hwb Cana, Gwladys Street, Penywaun. CF44 9DEDuration: To 31st March 2025 (may be extended, subject to funding)RoleThanks to funding received via UK Shared Prosperity Fund, administered by Rhondda Cynon Taf Borough Council, The Coalfields Regeneration Trust are currently looking for a dynamic person to provide crucial outreach work within the community engaging, supporting, and empowering residents of Penywaun to address issues that matter most to them.Place-based approach. Working with residents and community groups to identify what matters most to them ensuring that the community voice is heard from a diverse range of people, including those hardest to reach. Key skills: communication; facilitation and effective consultation. Piloting a person-centred approach providing information, advice, guidance, and signposting to appropriate training, or support services with a particular focus on tackling poverty and responding to the cost of living crisis. Key skills: knowledge; information sharing; networking; communication and building relationships.Capacity building. Working with partner organisations to help address any gaps in provision and help people overcome barriers to engagement and support. Key skills: being solution-focused; identifying skills and training needs; communicating and building relationships.Make a positive contribution to the team and our values. Key skills: communication, teamwork, and building relationships.Do you have the skills and demonstrable experience for this role? If so, please get in touch!Organisation ProfileEstablished in 1999, the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is a national charity and social enterprise 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/tenders-vacancies/All applications must be submitted to recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.uk by 5pm Monday 29th April 2024For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Natalie Sargent on 07929834310 Interviews will be held at Hwb Cana, Penywaun on Wednesday 8th May 2024
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Anti-Racism Manager | £37,132 | 14mth contract (with possible extension)Keen to bring about culture change? We may have the role for you…We are excited to be recruiting an Anti-Racism Manager at Tai Pawb. This role is funded by Welsh Government to help deliver on the anti-racism agenda within housing in Wales. The role is currently funded for 14 months, with the potential for extension or permanent contract, subject to funding. This is a crucial time for positive culture change, as we enter the fourth year of our Deeds Not Words pledge and continue expanding our anti-racism work in support of the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.We don’t expect applicants to be experts at both housing and anti-racism from the beginning. For this role, the most important elements are your commitment to the values of anti-racism, your personal experience of racism. Rydym yn croesawu ceisadau yn Gymraeg.Download recruitment pack: English | CymraegApplication form here| Equalities monitoring form herePrivacy notice for applicants hereClosing date: Tues 7 May (12 noon) | Applications to: andrea@taipawb.org
WORK WITH USThe Birth Partner Project is looking for a Birth Partner Volunteer CoordinatorAre you passionate about birth rights and positive birth experiences?At The Birth Partner Project, our vision is that no woman or birthing person should face birth alone. We provide volunteer birthing partners to people seeking sanctuary, across Cardiff. We are currently making big strides to develop our small charity. We'd love to hear from you if you are skilled at motivating volunteers, organising services on a day-to-day basis, and working in a supportive and respectful way. For more information email bec@birthpartnerproject.org and visit our website: www.birthpartnerproject.orgRole ProfileDeadline: 12 noon Monday 6 May 2024
GDAS Treatment Practitioner (Penmaen House)Closing Date: 10/05/2024Salary: 23175-25235Full Time Equivalent Hours: 35.0Actual Hours: 35.0Benefits: Employee (Sickness 35+ h/pw) – 30.0 days Employee (Holiday 35+ h/pw Initial) – 25.0 daysAddress:GDAS – Penmaen HousePenmaen House, Penmaen Industrial Estate, Pontllanfraith, BlackwoodNP12 2DYFull Job DescriptionComments:The purpose of Treatment Practitioners is to support a caseload of individuals using our Open Access service, who require in-depth therapeutic solutions as part of a whole service response.Role Purpose:Support a caseload of individuals using our Open Access service, who require in-depth therapeutic solutions as part of a whole service responseMain Duties & Responsibilities:Case WorkVia 1:1 or group setting, deliver to Open Access service users:Engagement services to drug and alcohol service users through provision of initial assessment, signposting and onwards referral.Deliver Active Treatment services to drug (High Intensity) and alcohol service users via comprehensive assessment and care coordination to ensure service users receive integrated care-planned treatment appropriate to their level of need and readiness to change.Deliver detox and early aftercare services for drug and alcohol service users through detox preparation support, liaison and supporting Medically Assisted Recovery programmes, attending medical assessments and reviews with the GDAS medical team, linking with Tier 4 services, and liaison with GPs.Provide a suite of interventions, as part of a multi-disciplinary approach, for those with complex needs.Provide structured group work programmes and sessions.Liaise and signpost with external agencies including, but not limited to, specialist substance misuse services, mental health, sexual health, housing, debt and finance.Undertake risk assessment and development of risk management plans.Inspire and enthuse individuals to achieve and maintain positive lifestyles changes.Harm Reduction ProvisionDeliver harm reduction services and advice, including provision of Prenoxad Training, Needle Exchange Programme (NEX) and Dry Blood Spot Testing (DBST).Provide duty coverCompliance and Information ManagementEnsure compliance with internal case management systems and client records.Undertake appropriate monitoring, review and evaluation procedures.Adhere to host organisation and GDAS policies and procedures including safeguarding and boundaries.Undertake appropriate administrative tasks.Networking and Awareness RaisingFoster and sustain good working relationships with stakeholders, including local partners within the local authorities and the health board.Represent host organisation or GDAS in appropriate forums and groups.Deliver talks, workshops, presentations and provide training where appropriate.Development & TrainingProvide a lead role in an area related to the role i.e. safeguarding, needle exchange (full training will be provided)Engage in a range of tools and methods designed to support further development in practice, including, but not limited to, the GDAS Worker Development Tool, Supervision, Reflective Practice, and Group Supervisions.Commitment to Learning and Practice Plans, ensuring knowledge and training remain up to date.OtherAct as a link worker for GDAS volunteersEnsure sound joint working practice to deliver an integrated holistic care pathway by working as required with other GDAS disciplines and teams.Communicate host organisation and GDAS vision and deliver upon mission, corporate strategy and business plans.Take up arrangements for support and participate in all relevant internal meetings.Undertake other reasonable duties as requested but which may not be specified within the job description.Application Form:Link To Form
Director – Cynnal Cymru/Sustain WalesSalary £55,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience (pro rata)Location Flexible working / Cardiff office base / Home working /Client sites Contract Type permanent, 30 or 37.5 hours per week (4 or 5 days)Benefits 5% pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, staff well-being champions and study leave entitlementCould you help us create a fairer, more secure and sustainable future?We’re sustainability experts who support organisations in responding to global challenges in ways that impact us all. We want to see a world with a stable climate and a society where the planet’s resources are protected and everyone is respected.Our work covers: Climate change and decarbonisation Renewable energy Fair work Management of natural resources And much moreWe are looking for an ambitious individual who can help us strengthen our skills and expertise and lead us through a period of consolidation and change as we continue to deliver our ambitious agenda.So, whether you’re a seasoned CEO or a long-standing senior manager eager to step up, this could be the opportunity for you.We are a lively and progressive charity at an important stage in our development. If our mission resonates and you share our aims, we would love to hear from you. We are interested in hearing from candidates with:A keen understanding of sustainable development and its status in global, national and local contexts.Significant and recent successful management experience at executive or senior level.Experience of generating income, managing commercial and non-commercial income streams and leading a financially sustainable organisation.Experience of working in a small team, bringing together individuals from different parts of an organisation and delivering changeHow to applyEastside People is supporting Cynnal Cymru in the recruitment of this role. Please ensure you have read the candidate information pack before applying. Click here to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter. All applications will be anonymised to ensure no subconscious biases advantage or disadvantage anyone. Please respond to each of the following areas in your cover letter which should be no longer than 3 pages:Your familiarity with sustainability and the reasons this opportunity resonates for you Your strategic experience as a senior leader Your experience of leading an organisation through a significant period of consolidation and expansion – please give examples of the challenges you faced and how you overcame themYour preferred approach for implementing income generating activities to support organisational growth and sustainabilityExperience/knowledge in relation to the other relevant skills and experience specified in the job description and person specificationIf you have any queries on this application process, or need clarification about any aspect of the post, please initially get in contact with Demi Martyn, demi@eastsidepeople.org.The closing date for applications is 3rd May at 12 noon. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 17th May. The selection process will involve an interview and presentation to the panel of Trustees. Should you be successful after this stage, there will be an opportunity to meet with the Senior Leadership team.We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please get in touch with us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help make the application process work for you..DownloadsJob Pack – EnglishJob Pack – Cymraeg
Care Forum Wales – role profilesSalaries in the region £35-45K (pro rata if part time)Policy AdvisorCare Forum Wales is looking to recruit two or three people on a full or part-time basis to take on Policy Advisor roles. Who we are: Care Forum Wales is the representative organisation for registered care providers in Wales. We have around 450 members who provide care homes and / or domiciliary care provision. We were established in 1993 to give health and social care providers a collective voice in the debate about how to provide the best outcomes for those who need social care. We share good practice amongst members and work closely with the Welsh Government, local authority and health board commissioners and regulators to shape policies. And we work to raise the profile of the social care workforce – organising the prestigious annual Wales Care Awards.Policy Advisor: You will represent members and communicate their issues at a local, regional and national level. You will develop policy asks and strategies to bring about their implementation. You will work with members to understand their needs, give advice and ensure they are aware of developments in the policy landscape that may affect them. You will work flexibly as part of a team. You will encourage providers to join and maintain membership of Care Forum Wales.You will be primarily based at home but expected to travel across Wales as appropriate to meet he demands of the role.Person specificationEssential Knowledge / ExperienceUnderstanding of the way public sector bodies in Wales work and how they make decisions and an ability to influence those decisionsAbility to work with a wide range of stakeholders from care provider members in a variety of organisational structures to policy makersDemonstrable communication skills in writing and verbally and an understanding of different communications means (including social media) to reach different audiencesUnderstanding of and ability to use spreadsheets Self starter able to prioritise own workload and manage competing demands on your timeDesirable Knowledge / ExperienceExperience of working with the mediaExperience responding to Government consultations / dealing with Senedd CommitteesExperience of conducting research Understanding of the care sectorUnderstanding of appropriate governance for a membership organisationTo apply please send a cv and covering letter, each of no more than two pages of A4, setting out which role you would be interested in, how you meet the person specification and whether you would be interested in a full-time or part-time position to enquiries@careforumwales.co.uk .For more information contact our Chief Executive, Mary Wimbury, on mary@careforumwales.co.uk Closing date: 2 pm, Tuesday 23rd AprilInterviews: Online, Monday 29th April
Financial Wellbeing Coach £25,500 per annum Fixed term until 31 March 2025, with possible extension in line with contractFull TimeSouth Wales, based at either Newport, Cardiff or Swansea OfficeRef FWC-241Are you a proactive, flexible, and target-driven individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons? Do you have extensive recent experience of providing specialist money and/or welfare benefit advice?If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a collaborative Financial Wellbeing Coach to join our team, where you will be responsible for the delivery of Finance, Benefit and Debt services to referrals made by Wales Probation Service.About St Giles TrustAn ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes, and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions, and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this key roleAs our Financial Wellbeing Coach, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or have been released from prison. This will involve undertaking assessment and action planning with individual service users and creating a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users.We will also count on you to deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards the achievement of prescribed outcomes, and to work with service users flexibly, meeting and undertaking interventions in a range of locations across a wide geographical area. Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with external agencies and working towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales and in line with specified quality standards are also vital aspects of the role.The contract requires clearance through HMPPS vetting.What we are looking forExperience of engaging successfully with challenging people, e.g. those with complex and multiple needs.Proven record of working with partner agencies.Evidence of training at specialist level in money and/or welfare benefits advice.Higher level certificate in money and/or welfare benefit advice from accreditation.The ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, client-led support.Able to work sensitively with clients applying trauma informed strategies.A full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, both verbal and written.Welsh language desirable but not a necessity.In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance including 30 days annual leave plus all statutory bank holidays and 2 'duvet days', staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, 4x Group Life Insurance, season ticket loan, eyecare scheme and much more.As an equity and inclusive employer, we welcome all applications, but we would particularly welcome applications from Global Majority People (Black, Asian, Brown, Dual Heritage), those living with a disability, those from a neurodiverse group, or have another protected characteristic. We value the positive impact and diversity that your lived experience can bring to our organisation.As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients. Successful applicants must therefore submit an Enhanced Adult Workforce only DBS check.To apply please visit our website via the apply button. Closing date: 29 April 2024. 11:45pm
Care Forum Wales – role profilesSalaries in the region £35-45K (pro rata if part time)Operations ManagerCare Forum Wales is looking to recruit two or three people on a full or part-time basis to take on Operations Manager roles. Who we are: Care Forum Wales is the representative organisation for registered care providers in Wales. We have around 450 members who provide care homes and / or domiciliary care provision. We were established in 1993 to give health and social care providers a collective voice in the debate about how to provide the best outcomes for those who need social care. We share good practice amongst members and work closely with the Welsh Government, local authority and health board commissioners and regulators to shape policies. And we work to raise the profile of the social care workforce – organising the prestigious annual Wales Care Awards.Operations Manager:You will manage the operations of a membership organisation and will lead on the infrastructure and IT support for an organisation working flexibly. You will manage staff resources, databases and relationships with existing and potential members and sponsors. You will take day to day responsibility for the management of finance and HR within the organisation. You will also attend meetings to represent members and support the policy advisors as appropriate.You will primarily work from home but will be required to travel within Wales as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.Person specificationEssential Knowledge / ExperienceYou will have experience of managing IT, Staff and Budgets and experience of managing relationships with a range of stakeholders ideally including corporate supporters and members.Desirable Knowledge / ExperienceUnderstanding of appropriate governance for a membership organisationUnderstand the social care policy landscape in Wales.Skills in communications with stakeholdersTo apply please send a cv and covering letter, each of no more than two pages of A4, setting out which role you would be interested in, how you meet the person specification and whether you would be interested in a full-time or part-time position to enquiries@careforumwales.co.uk .For more information contact our Chief Executive, Mary Wimbury, on mary@careforumwales.co.uk Closing date: 2 pm, Tuesday 23rd AprilInterviews: Online, Monday 29th April
Helping Family Carers Development OfficerSalary: £23,245.04 pro rataHours: 28 hours a weekTravel: 45p per mileClosing date: 22nd April 2024We are seeking to hire a Helping Family Carers Development Officer.The successful candidate for this role will be part of the Helping Family Carers Project, focused on supporting families with children with disabilities or long term health conditions. They will contact local organisations and groups to raise awareness of caring responsibilities and establish networks among various agencies, including schools, community groups and workplaces. Additionally, they will offer support and information for parent carers and offer skills sessions to ensure that they can balance work, their caring role and maintain their own health and well-being. The role also entails maintaining precise and current case records. For further information or to have informal chat about the role please contact Emma Daniels – 01792 653344.Bellow you will find the Job Pack, where all the necessary documents to apply for the job position can be downloaded. Please return your application to admin@swanseacarerscentre.org.uk before the closing date.HFC Development Officer Job Pack:HFCDO-Letter-to-applicants DownloadHFCDO-Job-Description DownloadEqual-Opportunities DownloadApplication-for-Employment Download
Ref: S11151 | Volunteer Manager | Home-based, South Wales. Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings). This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2025.Salary circa £16,877 per annum | 21 hours per weekOur services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team. We developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Wales Locality Impact team to support our work with volunteers, communities and colleagues across south Wales and in supporting people affected by stroke to provide the voice of lived experience. Reporting to the Engagement Lead, the Volunteer Manager will work with colleagues across the locality to deliver against engagement and volunteering activity, including managing relationships with the Stroke Association voluntary led support groups, recruiting, training and managing volunteers and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including service providers, groups, partners, stroke survivors and carers in the locality.Key responsibilities will include:Supporting volunteer recruitment and managing volunteers Support stroke survivors to be able to take part in a range of different opportunities to provide the voice of lived experience.Building and maintaining key relationships with key stakeholders Enabling peer support and sustaining stroke communities to flourish in the localityYou will have experience/understanding ofManaging and developing volunteersWorking in partnership with other organisations, including in community health and social care, and voluntary sectorWorking with and supporting a wide range of stakeholdersDeveloping support using co-production with service usersSupporting groups and developing networksThis role requires frequent travel across the south Wales geographical region. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Please click here to view the role profile.To apply email: BusinessSupport.Recruitment@stroke.org.ukPlease submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, that explains how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your statement. Closing Date: 19 April 2024 |Interview date: 1 May 2024 (please note all roles close at midnight)Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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