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.
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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.
We are recruiting new trustees with experience in HR, finance, ICT and marketing to join our board. Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent is the largest Citizens Advice service in Wales and one of the largest in the network of charities. We are not simply an advice agency. We are an organisation that helps and supports individuals to resolve their money, legal and other problems and to improve their quality of life. We are strengthening our Trustee board and are looking for new members to join and play an essential role in helping us make a real difference to people’s lives. In particular, we are keen to recruit people with experience in HR, finance, ICT and marketing. As a board member, you will play an important role in helping us achieve our goals and are an integral part of our organisation. If you are considering volunteering your time, skills and experience and want to make a difference to people’s lives we have vacancies on our Trustee Board that might be suitable. Visit our website and download our Trustee Recruitment Pack for more information. https://citizensadvicecbg.org.uk/working-with-us/become-a-trustee/
