Role: Team Manager - Accommodation Based: Nottingham Hourly : £20 - £24 ph UMB Permanent salary £30,650pa Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temp to Perm after 3 months Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday Our client, a leading domestic abuse charity is looking for an experienced Domestic Violence specialist to effectively manage a high-quality team and support staff to work across risk levels with women, offering risk assessed, strength based, and needs led support. You will ensure compliance with contracts, funding agreements and quality standards and develop strong communication between your team and senior management. Synopsis of duties: To ensure high quality appropriate and effective services are provided by your team to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Ensure the effective running of operational services with the SMT ensuring that services keep the safety of victims of domestic abuse central to all processes Manage all aspects of services to an excellent standard which are consistent with those required nationally through accrediting bodies Implement, and contribute to the development of, systems and procedures that identify and respond to the safety needs of clients and staff, ensuring service prioritisation follows agreed internal and local protocols Ensure effective staff cover, devising staff rotas, managing leave and toil In conjunction with the staff team, gather, update and make accessible to staff and partners information about local services and community resources relating to DVA and associated issues Ensure you and all team members are up to date with DASH RIC, MARAC and any legal and/or policy changes which impact on the work of your team. To implement and develop the service in line with the service specification, service standards and contract/funding agreements. Ensure data, including demographics and service outcomes, is confidentially collected, correctly recorded, and collated to ensure effective reporting Carry out regular analysis of data to inform service improvement. Hold regular case review meetings, dip sampling, service reviews and contribute effectively to audits and validation visits to ensure high quality service delivery is both evidenced and maintained. Prepare for, attend and participate in relevant internal and external meetings, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with other relevant services Recruit and induct staff according to Recruitment and Induction procedures Ensure all frontline staff have the appropriate knowledge and skills that will enable them to meet the service and organisations operational and monitoring requirements Ensure staff are supported and performance developed through high quality induction, supervisions and appraisals, training, team and staff meetings and day-to-day support Hold regular team meetings, ensuring effective communication between the team and senior management, supporting the team to develop innovative practice. Promote the service widely, including ensuring a good and positive relationship between the team, partners and referral agencies including those working with minority groups and those furthest from support, in order to address the needs of all survivors. Ensure processes are in place to enhance Survivor voice, including collecting and collating Survivor feedback and input into service delivery and service development. Act as the designated Health and Safety Officer for your team Ensure volunteers are effectively supported and integrated into work of the team. Essential Requirements: Experience of successfully managing a team within a DVA setting Experience of working in crisis situations, managing safeguarding cases and complex cases. A good understanding of project management, quality assurance and contract compliance issues, processes, and systems A good understanding of trauma informed service delivery A relevant qualification (e.g. social work, management, group work training, IDVA, CAADA) Full UK driving licence with own vehicle Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
Role: Team Manager - Accommodation Based: Nottingham Hourly : £20 - £24 ph UMB Permanent salary £30,650pa Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temp to Perm after 3 months Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday Our client, a leading domestic abuse charity is looking for an experienced Domestic Violence specialist to effectively manage a high-quality team and support staff to work across risk levels with women, offering risk assessed, strength based, and needs led support. You will ensure compliance with contracts, funding agreements and quality standards and develop strong communication between your team and senior management. Synopsis of duties: To ensure high quality appropriate and effective services are provided by your team to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Ensure the effective running of operational services with the SMT ensuring that services keep the safety of victims of domestic abuse central to all processes Manage all aspects of services to an excellent standard which are consistent with those required nationally through accrediting bodies Implement, and contribute to the development of, systems and procedures that identify and respond to the safety needs of clients and staff, ensuring service prioritisation follows agreed internal and local protocols Ensure effective staff cover, devising staff rotas, managing leave and toil In conjunction with the staff team, gather, update and make accessible to staff and partners information about local services and community resources relating to DVA and associated issues Ensure you and all team members are up to date with DASH RIC, MARAC and any legal and/or policy changes which impact on the work of your team. To implement and develop the service in line with the service specification, service standards and contract/funding agreements. Ensure data, including demographics and service outcomes, is confidentially collected, correctly recorded, and collated to ensure effective reporting Carry out regular analysis of data to inform service improvement. Hold regular case review meetings, dip sampling, service reviews and contribute effectively to audits and validation visits to ensure high quality service delivery is both evidenced and maintained. Prepare for, attend and participate in relevant internal and external meetings, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with other relevant services Recruit and induct staff according to Recruitment and Induction procedures Ensure all frontline staff have the appropriate knowledge and skills that will enable them to meet the service and organisations operational and monitoring requirements Ensure staff are supported and performance developed through high quality induction, supervisions and appraisals, training, team and staff meetings and day-to-day support Hold regular team meetings, ensuring effective communication between the team and senior management, supporting the team to develop innovative practice. Promote the service widely, including ensuring a good and positive relationship between the team, partners and referral agencies including those working with minority groups and those furthest from support, in order to address the needs of all survivors. Ensure processes are in place to enhance Survivor voice, including collecting and collating Survivor feedback and input into service delivery and service development. Act as the designated Health and Safety Officer for your team Ensure volunteers are effectively supported and integrated into work of the team. Essential Requirements: Experience of successfully managing a team within a DVA setting Experience of working in crisis situations, managing safeguarding cases and complex cases. A good understanding of project management, quality assurance and contract compliance issues, processes, and systems A good understanding of trauma informed service delivery A relevant qualification (e.g. social work, management, group work training, IDVA, CAADA) Full UK driving licence with own vehicle Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety and Compliance Officer to join our team. Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) Salary: £39,650 Band F, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) Working Hours: 35 hours per week Job Type: Fixed Term until June 2026 We're Scouts and everyone's welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright. About the Role: As our Safety and Compliance Officer , you will ensure young people taking part in Scouting are safe, by working with local volunteers, line managers and specialists to ensure that national policy, procedures and guidance are implemented at a local level. As the Safety and Compliance Officer you will have: Good knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and regulation Level 3 IOSH/NEBOSH accredited qualification Experience in delivering health & safety advice Experience of conducting health & safety audits and identifying risk Experience in office administration, using Information Technology, analysing/interpreting data and composing reports The ability to assimilate large amounts of data and information and provide a summary of key implications for others Key responsibilities as our Safety and Compliance Officer: Conducting health and safety audits in line with the Scouts' Safety Quality Framework, identifying areas of non-compliance and taking appropriate action to rectify these Providing members with specialist technical advice and support in the area of safety, outdoor activities and adventure Assisting the National Safety Manager in developing the Scouts' safety rules, policies and guidance and support in line with industry and external best practice Researching, planning and preparing proposals for changes to rules, policies and guidance relating to safety and outdoor and adventure, ensuring they are in line with current Government guidance and legislation Using management information to inform best practice Working with local volunteer line managers to ensure the delivery of safe scouting to members, through compliance, quality assurance, and data insights Ensuring a high standard of resource materials, for members and delivering training Ensuring responsive and genuine engagement with internal and external stakeholders which will provide both challenge and support Any other duties as reasonably requested by the National Safety Manager and/or other Safe Scouting Management Team, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the job In return, we offer you: Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department Be proud to say you're part of a team with Investors in People (Gold) Plenty of opportunity for learning and development 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years Four extra days to look after your family when they need you Three extra days over Christmas We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer Maternity/Paternity Leave Flexible working hours Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits Study and volunteer leave Closing date: 11:59pm Friday 19th April 2024 Interviews will be held either online: Wednesday 1st May 2024 Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click 'Apply' now! The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Strictly no agencies.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety and Compliance Officer to join our team. Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) Salary: £39,650 Band F, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) Working Hours: 35 hours per week Job Type: Fixed Term until June 2026 We're Scouts and everyone's welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright. About the Role: As our Safety and Compliance Officer , you will ensure young people taking part in Scouting are safe, by working with local volunteers, line managers and specialists to ensure that national policy, procedures and guidance are implemented at a local level. As the Safety and Compliance Officer you will have: Good knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and regulation Level 3 IOSH/NEBOSH accredited qualification Experience in delivering health & safety advice Experience of conducting health & safety audits and identifying risk Experience in office administration, using Information Technology, analysing/interpreting data and composing reports The ability to assimilate large amounts of data and information and provide a summary of key implications for others Key responsibilities as our Safety and Compliance Officer: Conducting health and safety audits in line with the Scouts' Safety Quality Framework, identifying areas of non-compliance and taking appropriate action to rectify these Providing members with specialist technical advice and support in the area of safety, outdoor activities and adventure Assisting the National Safety Manager in developing the Scouts' safety rules, policies and guidance and support in line with industry and external best practice Researching, planning and preparing proposals for changes to rules, policies and guidance relating to safety and outdoor and adventure, ensuring they are in line with current Government guidance and legislation Using management information to inform best practice Working with local volunteer line managers to ensure the delivery of safe scouting to members, through compliance, quality assurance, and data insights Ensuring a high standard of resource materials, for members and delivering training Ensuring responsive and genuine engagement with internal and external stakeholders which will provide both challenge and support Any other duties as reasonably requested by the National Safety Manager and/or other Safe Scouting Management Team, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the job In return, we offer you: Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department Be proud to say you're part of a team with Investors in People (Gold) Plenty of opportunity for learning and development 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years Four extra days to look after your family when they need you Three extra days over Christmas We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer Maternity/Paternity Leave Flexible working hours Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits Study and volunteer leave Closing date: 11:59pm Friday 19th April 2024 Interviews will be held either online: Wednesday 1st May 2024 Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click 'Apply' now! The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Strictly no agencies.
NW 29983 Compliance Officer £40,000 + Car allowance + Package Bicester Alecto Recruitment is working with a genuine market leader in the Anaerobic Digestion sector who has a portfolio of Anaerobic Digestion plants across the country and is recruiting for a Compliance Governance Manager. Key Requirements: Serve as the main liaison for Compliance with operational teams, the First Line compliance group, and support functions, gaining a deep understanding of regulations such as DSEAR, PAS 100/110, and the Environmental Protection Act. Coordinate audit preparations and documentation with the Compliance Governance Manager, ensuring a grasp of relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to assess compliance. Conduct internal audits on regulatory compliance, GDPR, health & safety, and ISO as per our clients system, evaluating practices, documenting evidence, and outlining corrective actions. Engage with Site and Function Leads to discuss compliance results and establish actionable plans for compliance. Analyse operational risks and controls, devise strategies to mitigate risks, and support updates to the Risk And Controls Matrix. Help Site Leads navigate changes in regulations and safety procedures. Provide Toolbox Talks on Health & Safety and emergency procedures. Encourage the reporting of accidents and near misses. Perform health and safety audits according to the audit plan. Visit sites and attend meetings to ensure regulatory audit success and stay informed on operations. Keep the Compliance Assurance Team updated on operations, assist with investigations, and participate in projects. Take on ad-hoc investigations or projects as needed. Represent the team at meetings and support overall team goals, site compliance, and budget management. Qualifications & Skills needed: Experience of working with Integrated Management Systems Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload Ability to drive compliance requirements and achieve objectives Strong data analytical aptitude, quality review capability and ability to convey complex information articulately Aptitude for managing complex information and communicating in an easily-understandable way Audit planning Well-developed written and verbal communication Experience of working in regulated industry preferred, ideally in compliance audit -based role Practical experience of environmental and waste management (desirable) Knowledge of EA permits, deployments etc NEBOSH preferred Full UK driving licence (Essential) To apply for this role please send your CV to call ext 218 to discuss. Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
NW 29983 Compliance Officer £40,000 + Car allowance + Package Bicester Alecto Recruitment is working with a genuine market leader in the Anaerobic Digestion sector who has a portfolio of Anaerobic Digestion plants across the country and is recruiting for a Compliance Governance Manager. Key Requirements: Serve as the main liaison for Compliance with operational teams, the First Line compliance group, and support functions, gaining a deep understanding of regulations such as DSEAR, PAS 100/110, and the Environmental Protection Act. Coordinate audit preparations and documentation with the Compliance Governance Manager, ensuring a grasp of relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to assess compliance. Conduct internal audits on regulatory compliance, GDPR, health & safety, and ISO as per our clients system, evaluating practices, documenting evidence, and outlining corrective actions. Engage with Site and Function Leads to discuss compliance results and establish actionable plans for compliance. Analyse operational risks and controls, devise strategies to mitigate risks, and support updates to the Risk And Controls Matrix. Help Site Leads navigate changes in regulations and safety procedures. Provide Toolbox Talks on Health & Safety and emergency procedures. Encourage the reporting of accidents and near misses. Perform health and safety audits according to the audit plan. Visit sites and attend meetings to ensure regulatory audit success and stay informed on operations. Keep the Compliance Assurance Team updated on operations, assist with investigations, and participate in projects. Take on ad-hoc investigations or projects as needed. Represent the team at meetings and support overall team goals, site compliance, and budget management. Qualifications & Skills needed: Experience of working with Integrated Management Systems Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload Ability to drive compliance requirements and achieve objectives Strong data analytical aptitude, quality review capability and ability to convey complex information articulately Aptitude for managing complex information and communicating in an easily-understandable way Audit planning Well-developed written and verbal communication Experience of working in regulated industry preferred, ideally in compliance audit -based role Practical experience of environmental and waste management (desirable) Knowledge of EA permits, deployments etc NEBOSH preferred Full UK driving licence (Essential) To apply for this role please send your CV to call ext 218 to discuss. Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.
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ADHOC MARINE TECHNICIAN (MOBILISING 30.04.2024 FOR 3 WEEKS) Our client is seeking an experienced Marine Technician to mobilise offshore from Aberdeen on 30.04.2024 for a 3 week trip. Candidates must have offshore experience and FPSO experience. The Marine Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of marine activities including cargo, ballast, mooring and lifting operations, security of watertight compartments, supervision of heading control tugs and first line maintenance of all cargo equipment. General: Monitoring of hull stresses and the vessel stability and control of cargo/ballast distribution to maintain these within pre-defined limits and statutory requirements, whilst optimising the vessel loading condition in line with environmental conditions and vessel operations. Supervising Cargo reception, storage and offloading together with ballast systems, including operation of cargo and ballast control systems. Quality control of cargo for export includes sampling tanks, removal of excess free water, etc. Tank cleaning and gas freeing operations. Tank entry and maintenance operations within tanks. Acting as Area Authority for all areas which come under the auspices of the Marine department. Knowledge of Maximo system along with the ability to input/extract data as required. Maintaining Marine department Maximo inputs and managing same on a regular basis. Helicopter Radio Operations as required. Radio communications with vessels in-field as required. Ensuring continuous compliance with the company Competency Assurance scheme. Compliance with and commitment to: The development and review of operational procedures and manuals. Company Policies and Procedures. Performing tasks in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring all personnel under his jurisdiction do the same. Standing in as Marine Lead as required. Safety and Environmental Critical Activities: ISSOW system Area Authority for Marine designated areas Internal cargo/ballast transfers to control hull stresses and stability Offloading supervision Tank cleaning and gas freeing operations Monitoring of vessels within 500m safety zone Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain H Communications / Marine Systems Support in ECR as required (including any cargo/ ballast/ stability and telecoms matters) Muster checker as required Qualifications Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate MIST / IMIST Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate ENG 1 (Seafarers) Medical STCW '95 Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate (Unlimited) preferred OR Officer of Watch as a minimum combined with sound experience in ships handling/ dynamic positioning A;H Dangerous Cargo Endorsement (Oil) Sufficient Tanker experience as deck officer or equivalent FPSO experience COW and IG experience desirable CAA License
Apr 19, 2024
ADHOC MARINE TECHNICIAN (MOBILISING 30.04.2024 FOR 3 WEEKS) Our client is seeking an experienced Marine Technician to mobilise offshore from Aberdeen on 30.04.2024 for a 3 week trip. Candidates must have offshore experience and FPSO experience. The Marine Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of marine activities including cargo, ballast, mooring and lifting operations, security of watertight compartments, supervision of heading control tugs and first line maintenance of all cargo equipment. General: Monitoring of hull stresses and the vessel stability and control of cargo/ballast distribution to maintain these within pre-defined limits and statutory requirements, whilst optimising the vessel loading condition in line with environmental conditions and vessel operations. Supervising Cargo reception, storage and offloading together with ballast systems, including operation of cargo and ballast control systems. Quality control of cargo for export includes sampling tanks, removal of excess free water, etc. Tank cleaning and gas freeing operations. Tank entry and maintenance operations within tanks. Acting as Area Authority for all areas which come under the auspices of the Marine department. Knowledge of Maximo system along with the ability to input/extract data as required. Maintaining Marine department Maximo inputs and managing same on a regular basis. Helicopter Radio Operations as required. Radio communications with vessels in-field as required. Ensuring continuous compliance with the company Competency Assurance scheme. Compliance with and commitment to: The development and review of operational procedures and manuals. Company Policies and Procedures. Performing tasks in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring all personnel under his jurisdiction do the same. Standing in as Marine Lead as required. Safety and Environmental Critical Activities: ISSOW system Area Authority for Marine designated areas Internal cargo/ballast transfers to control hull stresses and stability Offloading supervision Tank cleaning and gas freeing operations Monitoring of vessels within 500m safety zone Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain H Communications / Marine Systems Support in ECR as required (including any cargo/ ballast/ stability and telecoms matters) Muster checker as required Qualifications Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate MIST / IMIST Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate ENG 1 (Seafarers) Medical STCW '95 Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate (Unlimited) preferred OR Officer of Watch as a minimum combined with sound experience in ships handling/ dynamic positioning A;H Dangerous Cargo Endorsement (Oil) Sufficient Tanker experience as deck officer or equivalent FPSO experience COW and IG experience desirable CAA License
Support Coordinator This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Hertfordshire. Position: 11156 Stroke Support Coordinator Location: Home-based, Hertfordshire, however frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Full-time 35 hour per week Salary: Circa £25,500 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live) Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025. Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 21 April 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: 29 April 2024 Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach in the East of England, you will have the ability to support stroke survivors to identify their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centred approach enabling them to maximise their recovery and improve communication. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Providing personalised information, advice and support. Enabling stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Working with other health and social care professionals across the stroke pathway to ensure high quality support. About You You will have experience in: Experience/ background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records. An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association. A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. 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. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. About the Organisation 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. In 2019, 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. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
Support Coordinator This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Hertfordshire. Position: 11156 Stroke Support Coordinator Location: Home-based, Hertfordshire, however frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Full-time 35 hour per week Salary: Circa £25,500 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live) Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025. Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 21 April 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: 29 April 2024 Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach in the East of England, you will have the ability to support stroke survivors to identify their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centred approach enabling them to maximise their recovery and improve communication. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Providing personalised information, advice and support. Enabling stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Working with other health and social care professionals across the stroke pathway to ensure high quality support. About You You will have experience in: Experience/ background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records. An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association. A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. 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. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. About the Organisation 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. In 2019, 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. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Senior Electrical Officer - Temp 3 months + - ASAP start - 18th Edition - Off the Tools - Hybrid - Handovers Your new company A large social housing provider in South Yorkshire is looking for a senior electrical officer to join their team on a temporary basis of around 3 months+. You will be working in an "off the tools" capacity with a hybrid role between working from home, in the office and out on site when completing inspections. This is a greatopportunity for an experienced tradesperson looking to take a step away fromthe tools and into an office based role. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This client will offer a mileage allowance of 45p per mile, but you must have your own vehicle. £20.82 PAYE PREMIUM/£24.41 UMBRELLA Your new role Main duties include: To deliver acontract administration service of the operational delivery of electricalservicing work On-site qualityassurance, defect inspection and handover procedures. Issue SiteInstructions, variations and offer competent, sound technical advice To participate as amember of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering (but not limitedto) contract administration service, operational delivery of onsite electrical improvement works and an area based tenant and contractor liaison function What you'll need to succeed Own vehicle with business insurance 18th edition qualification Social housing and supervisory experience preferred but not essential What you'll get in return Immediate full-timeemployment Minimum 3 months work Regular weekly pay Mileage allowance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Senior Electrical Officer - Temp 3 months + - ASAP start - 18th Edition - Off the Tools - Hybrid - Handovers Your new company A large social housing provider in South Yorkshire is looking for a senior electrical officer to join their team on a temporary basis of around 3 months+. You will be working in an "off the tools" capacity with a hybrid role between working from home, in the office and out on site when completing inspections. This is a greatopportunity for an experienced tradesperson looking to take a step away fromthe tools and into an office based role. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This client will offer a mileage allowance of 45p per mile, but you must have your own vehicle. £20.82 PAYE PREMIUM/£24.41 UMBRELLA Your new role Main duties include: To deliver acontract administration service of the operational delivery of electricalservicing work On-site qualityassurance, defect inspection and handover procedures. Issue SiteInstructions, variations and offer competent, sound technical advice To participate as amember of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering (but not limitedto) contract administration service, operational delivery of onsite electrical improvement works and an area based tenant and contractor liaison function What you'll need to succeed Own vehicle with business insurance 18th edition qualification Social housing and supervisory experience preferred but not essential What you'll get in return Immediate full-timeemployment Minimum 3 months work Regular weekly pay Mileage allowance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Location: Broughton and Filton Contract type: Full time Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday Salary: £28,000 per annum, plus 30 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme About the Job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Quality Compliance Operator with experience in the Aerospace sector to support the local Head of Quality working for Unipart Logistics on their prestigious Aerospace contract. As a Quality Compliance Operator, you will play a key role in the quality department and will assist with providing professional and efficient support for all matters relating to Quality & Compliance. As part of your key responsibilities, you will: Have daily engagement with the quality management team, ensuring compliance for all quality standards across sites in Broughton and Filton Manage document control within the QMS Matrix and support all departments to improve the effectiveness of the QMS, whilst contributing to improving and developing the QMS and eQMS Comply with the site process confirmation program ensuring compliance across all areas, ensuring 'action plans' are monitored and maintained in line with customer requirements Develop and deliver quality alerts and toolbox talks across the business which raise awareness across all aspects of quality. Execute other quality duties as required and directed by the quality management team. About You We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role! Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and auditing methods and results Practical experience of working with industry standards and regulations Computer literate with experience of Google Suite and SAP is desirable A credible and engaging presenter with experience of delivering training courses and producing training material Admin skills with strong planning, organising and time management skills Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe, and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.You may have experience in the following: Quality Assurance Specialist, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Quality Control Inspector, Aerospace Quality Technician, Quality Management Associate, Quality Compliance Analyst, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance Engineer, etc. REF-
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Location: Broughton and Filton Contract type: Full time Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday Salary: £28,000 per annum, plus 30 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme About the Job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Quality Compliance Operator with experience in the Aerospace sector to support the local Head of Quality working for Unipart Logistics on their prestigious Aerospace contract. As a Quality Compliance Operator, you will play a key role in the quality department and will assist with providing professional and efficient support for all matters relating to Quality & Compliance. As part of your key responsibilities, you will: Have daily engagement with the quality management team, ensuring compliance for all quality standards across sites in Broughton and Filton Manage document control within the QMS Matrix and support all departments to improve the effectiveness of the QMS, whilst contributing to improving and developing the QMS and eQMS Comply with the site process confirmation program ensuring compliance across all areas, ensuring 'action plans' are monitored and maintained in line with customer requirements Develop and deliver quality alerts and toolbox talks across the business which raise awareness across all aspects of quality. Execute other quality duties as required and directed by the quality management team. About You We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role! Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and auditing methods and results Practical experience of working with industry standards and regulations Computer literate with experience of Google Suite and SAP is desirable A credible and engaging presenter with experience of delivering training courses and producing training material Admin skills with strong planning, organising and time management skills Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe, and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.You may have experience in the following: Quality Assurance Specialist, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Quality Control Inspector, Aerospace Quality Technician, Quality Management Associate, Quality Compliance Analyst, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance Engineer, etc. REF-
Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy
Hackney, London
Administration Manager We are working with our client to recruit an Administration manager. You will need experiences ideally having worked within a similar position previously. Note, the deadline for applications (application form, covering letter with CV) to our client is Tuesday 16th April. With this in mind, please aim to send your CV through for consideration to us by Friday 12th April. Who will you be working for? Our client is a not-for-profit academic institution with a passion for increasing the standards of healthcare provision in the UK. What will you be doing? The Administration Manager will manage the central administrative functions. They will support the work of the Director, Clinical and Strategic Directors and the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Combined Committee for Accreditation and provide project management input to the development of new workstreams. Including overseeing the department s membership database and invoicing, working closely with the Finance team. They will also provide support to the Committee. Key Duties to include: Act as a central point of contact for the in communication with departments and external organisations. Line manage the Membership Officer, including managing workload, productivity and supporting development in regular supervision sessions. Support the management of the Centre s finances. Act as a budget holder for the central account. Organise and attend monthly finance clinics to oversee projects financial management accounts. Oversee the invoicing of members. Manage the liaison between the Finance team and the budget holders (e.g. responding to queries, managing salary allocations, troubleshooting). Support taking payments for events and projects. Analyse data and write management reports. Manage the Quality Improvement (QI) committee including maintaining a membership list, sending out agendas and papers and taking minutes. Lead the organisation and delivery of the College s annual QI conference. Ensure webpages are up to date and accurate. Provide project management support to new workstreams in development. Provide administrative support to senior leadership: including, undertaking tasks such as dealing with correspondence and managing diaries. Organise meetings for committees and take minutes as needed. Undertake other tasks as requested. About you You will need: Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of people Experience of managing projects. Experience of working with financial management accounts. High standard of presentation of written work. Experience of organising events. Working knowledge of mental health care services - desired. Experience of line managing staff - highly desired. Experience of working with people who have mental health problems. What s in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a wonderful non-profit academic organisation. They pride themselves on taking on the very best. This is a permanent full-time opportunity with some fantastic benefits that include generous annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, voucher scheme and others. The Administration Manager is a permanent position, paying a salary £38,128 - £41,877 per annum (salary dependent on experience). The position is across a 35 hour working week Monday-Friday and offers a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in office with the remainder work from home. Please click below to apply.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Administration Manager We are working with our client to recruit an Administration manager. You will need experiences ideally having worked within a similar position previously. Note, the deadline for applications (application form, covering letter with CV) to our client is Tuesday 16th April. With this in mind, please aim to send your CV through for consideration to us by Friday 12th April. Who will you be working for? Our client is a not-for-profit academic institution with a passion for increasing the standards of healthcare provision in the UK. What will you be doing? The Administration Manager will manage the central administrative functions. They will support the work of the Director, Clinical and Strategic Directors and the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Combined Committee for Accreditation and provide project management input to the development of new workstreams. Including overseeing the department s membership database and invoicing, working closely with the Finance team. They will also provide support to the Committee. Key Duties to include: Act as a central point of contact for the in communication with departments and external organisations. Line manage the Membership Officer, including managing workload, productivity and supporting development in regular supervision sessions. Support the management of the Centre s finances. Act as a budget holder for the central account. Organise and attend monthly finance clinics to oversee projects financial management accounts. Oversee the invoicing of members. Manage the liaison between the Finance team and the budget holders (e.g. responding to queries, managing salary allocations, troubleshooting). Support taking payments for events and projects. Analyse data and write management reports. Manage the Quality Improvement (QI) committee including maintaining a membership list, sending out agendas and papers and taking minutes. Lead the organisation and delivery of the College s annual QI conference. Ensure webpages are up to date and accurate. Provide project management support to new workstreams in development. Provide administrative support to senior leadership: including, undertaking tasks such as dealing with correspondence and managing diaries. Organise meetings for committees and take minutes as needed. Undertake other tasks as requested. About you You will need: Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of people Experience of managing projects. Experience of working with financial management accounts. High standard of presentation of written work. Experience of organising events. Working knowledge of mental health care services - desired. Experience of line managing staff - highly desired. Experience of working with people who have mental health problems. What s in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a wonderful non-profit academic organisation. They pride themselves on taking on the very best. This is a permanent full-time opportunity with some fantastic benefits that include generous annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, voucher scheme and others. The Administration Manager is a permanent position, paying a salary £38,128 - £41,877 per annum (salary dependent on experience). The position is across a 35 hour working week Monday-Friday and offers a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in office with the remainder work from home. Please click below to apply.
Commissioning Officer Temporary Contract Location Gloucester Duties required £18.036 per hour • To work with the other Commissioning Officer undertaking the checking process. • Completing due diligence checks on providers, checking references, policies and Ofsted reports. • Complete quality assurance checks and investigations where concerns about providers are raised. • Completing reports on providers and managing and storing information gathered. • Monitor the quality of providers through reviewing monthly reports and ensuring annual safeguarding self audits are completed and checked. • Undertaking visits, virtual and in person, to providers to check quality and investigate concerns about care being provide. • Ensuring trackers and spreadsheets are kept up to date to monitor workflows and track progress. • Working with the wider contracts team to support tasks as required. It is a busy and face paced role, working to tight deadlines. You will be part of a team of two staff doing due diligence and quality assurance checks, working with a team of 3 further CO s monitoring placements of children, with admin support and a placement team who source new placements for children. The team work closely together with daily MS teams calls and a lively MS teams chat stream. Everyone works together and we are all passionate about finding the right home for every child or young person. They have monthly team meetings and work in the office 1 to 2 days a week, usually Fridays. You can work in the office daily if this suits. The role based at Shire hall. Core hours at 9am to 5pm and this is required to manage the demands of the service provision. The role involves handling confidential information about children, therefore appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a check of Local GCC records.
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Commissioning Officer Temporary Contract Location Gloucester Duties required £18.036 per hour • To work with the other Commissioning Officer undertaking the checking process. • Completing due diligence checks on providers, checking references, policies and Ofsted reports. • Complete quality assurance checks and investigations where concerns about providers are raised. • Completing reports on providers and managing and storing information gathered. • Monitor the quality of providers through reviewing monthly reports and ensuring annual safeguarding self audits are completed and checked. • Undertaking visits, virtual and in person, to providers to check quality and investigate concerns about care being provide. • Ensuring trackers and spreadsheets are kept up to date to monitor workflows and track progress. • Working with the wider contracts team to support tasks as required. It is a busy and face paced role, working to tight deadlines. You will be part of a team of two staff doing due diligence and quality assurance checks, working with a team of 3 further CO s monitoring placements of children, with admin support and a placement team who source new placements for children. The team work closely together with daily MS teams calls and a lively MS teams chat stream. Everyone works together and we are all passionate about finding the right home for every child or young person. They have monthly team meetings and work in the office 1 to 2 days a week, usually Fridays. You can work in the office daily if this suits. The role based at Shire hall. Core hours at 9am to 5pm and this is required to manage the demands of the service provision. The role involves handling confidential information about children, therefore appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a check of Local GCC records.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE are currently looking to hire a Business Case Assurance Manager to join our Business Case Assurance team. The Business Case Assurance Team is a recently formed group reporting into the Chief Financial Officer. The Team are a critical element of the investment assurance process. The Team also provide advice and guidance as to the most appropriate form of business case and support with commissioning the level and timing of assurance and approvals required. The team essentially have over-arching responsibility in ensuring all business cases adhere to the principles of HMT Green Book and Managing Public Money. Ideally you will currently be working within a Project/Programme environment where you would be directly involved with investment proposals. Salary: £43,430 - £55,000 depending on experience Location: Reading area As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Job Description: As required, continuously improve the business case assurance and approval process and embed into AWE ways of working. As required, continuously improve the business case assurance pipeline and provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on the assurance process. Deliver a training and Learning from Experience (LFE) programme for all AWE staff and stakeholders involved in the production assurance and governance of business cases. Develop business case assurance and approval data, reporting tool(s) and a management information dashboard to meet line management requirement. Coordinate the effective dissemination of actions, requirements or conditions emanating from formal approval boards and that any lessons learned are applied to future change initiatives. Develop assurance stakeholder engagement, be proactive in contacting stakeholders to ensure you are fully up to date with the latest proposed business cases. Develop the working relationship with AWE and DNO approvals as well as the wider Defence assurance and scrutiny communities. Provide guidance and advice to project teams on the requirements and development of Business Case, using organisational templates, HMT 5 case modelling, Programme Evidence & Assurance Tailoring (PEAT) and Risk & Complexity Assessment (RCA). Provide a Secretariat for assurance boards Experience / skills required: Through experience you will be able to demonstrate: Understanding the assurance and approvals process dictated by the MOD Ability to identify, investigate, evaluate and implement improved ways of working Ability to take decisions and solve complex business problems A strong focus on efficiency, innovation and quality Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong focus on customers and partners and ability to build and sustain strong relationships Ability to manage yourself and work on your own initiative Suitable for an individual with experience in a project support, PMO, or portfolio support function. The following experience would be desirable but not essential: Business Analysis and/or applying Continuous Improvement methodologies Writing or reviewing business cases and undertaking project assurance, review, or scrutiny. Working with internal and external users and stakeholders Qualifications: Degree or equivalent is desirable but not essential APM Practitioner qualification is desirable but not essential All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE are currently looking to hire a Business Case Assurance Manager to join our Business Case Assurance team. The Business Case Assurance Team is a recently formed group reporting into the Chief Financial Officer. The Team are a critical element of the investment assurance process. The Team also provide advice and guidance as to the most appropriate form of business case and support with commissioning the level and timing of assurance and approvals required. The team essentially have over-arching responsibility in ensuring all business cases adhere to the principles of HMT Green Book and Managing Public Money. Ideally you will currently be working within a Project/Programme environment where you would be directly involved with investment proposals. Salary: £43,430 - £55,000 depending on experience Location: Reading area As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Job Description: As required, continuously improve the business case assurance and approval process and embed into AWE ways of working. As required, continuously improve the business case assurance pipeline and provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on the assurance process. Deliver a training and Learning from Experience (LFE) programme for all AWE staff and stakeholders involved in the production assurance and governance of business cases. Develop business case assurance and approval data, reporting tool(s) and a management information dashboard to meet line management requirement. Coordinate the effective dissemination of actions, requirements or conditions emanating from formal approval boards and that any lessons learned are applied to future change initiatives. Develop assurance stakeholder engagement, be proactive in contacting stakeholders to ensure you are fully up to date with the latest proposed business cases. Develop the working relationship with AWE and DNO approvals as well as the wider Defence assurance and scrutiny communities. Provide guidance and advice to project teams on the requirements and development of Business Case, using organisational templates, HMT 5 case modelling, Programme Evidence & Assurance Tailoring (PEAT) and Risk & Complexity Assessment (RCA). Provide a Secretariat for assurance boards Experience / skills required: Through experience you will be able to demonstrate: Understanding the assurance and approvals process dictated by the MOD Ability to identify, investigate, evaluate and implement improved ways of working Ability to take decisions and solve complex business problems A strong focus on efficiency, innovation and quality Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong focus on customers and partners and ability to build and sustain strong relationships Ability to manage yourself and work on your own initiative Suitable for an individual with experience in a project support, PMO, or portfolio support function. The following experience would be desirable but not essential: Business Analysis and/or applying Continuous Improvement methodologies Writing or reviewing business cases and undertaking project assurance, review, or scrutiny. Working with internal and external users and stakeholders Qualifications: Degree or equivalent is desirable but not essential APM Practitioner qualification is desirable but not essential All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Job Title: QA Compliance Location: Hampshire, UK Company Overview: Our client is a leading manufacturer and distributor of flavours, for the food and beverage industry. With a commitment to excellence and quality assurance, they are seeking a dedicated QA Compliance Officer to join their team in Hampshire. Job Description: As a QA Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our client's operations meet all regulatory requirements and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Regulatory Compliance : Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and guidelines. Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures to uphold product integrity and safety throughout the manufacturing and distribution process. Documentation Management : Manage documentation related to regulatory compliance, including product specifications, manufacturing records, and certificates of analysis. Audits and Inspections : Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits and inspections, addressing any non-compliance issues and implementing corrective actions. Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively. Training and Education: Provide training and education to employees on compliance-related matters, ensuring a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and company policies. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance processes and optimize efficiency within the quality assurance function. Requirements Understanding of traceability HACCP understanding & ideally trained to level 3. Understanding of TACCP/Food Defence Ability to interpret risk assessments. Attention to detail and ability to proofread documents without error. Teamworking and ability to work with multiple teams within the business. Time management and ability to prioritise workload. IT literacy, including Outlook, Word & Excel.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job Title: QA Compliance Location: Hampshire, UK Company Overview: Our client is a leading manufacturer and distributor of flavours, for the food and beverage industry. With a commitment to excellence and quality assurance, they are seeking a dedicated QA Compliance Officer to join their team in Hampshire. Job Description: As a QA Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our client's operations meet all regulatory requirements and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Regulatory Compliance : Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and guidelines. Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures to uphold product integrity and safety throughout the manufacturing and distribution process. Documentation Management : Manage documentation related to regulatory compliance, including product specifications, manufacturing records, and certificates of analysis. Audits and Inspections : Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits and inspections, addressing any non-compliance issues and implementing corrective actions. Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively. Training and Education: Provide training and education to employees on compliance-related matters, ensuring a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and company policies. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance processes and optimize efficiency within the quality assurance function. Requirements Understanding of traceability HACCP understanding & ideally trained to level 3. Understanding of TACCP/Food Defence Ability to interpret risk assessments. Attention to detail and ability to proofread documents without error. Teamworking and ability to work with multiple teams within the business. Time management and ability to prioritise workload. IT literacy, including Outlook, Word & Excel.
Job Title: Project Assurance Officer (G8) (Admin and Clerical) Salary: 18.06 P/H LTD Umbrella Hours: 37 Type: Temporary Ongoing Location: Southampton, SO14 Start Date: ASAP Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm Join our client's Strategy & Performance team as a Project Assurance Officer. This vital role supports our Programme Management Office (PMO) by ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our project management processes and tools. You'll be at the heart of our mission to enhance governance, risk management, and operational excellence across all projects. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Advise on best practice documentation and tools; maintain and promote PMO templates and documentation. Develop comprehensive reports for visibility over all projects and programmes; ensure the PMO Portal is current and accurate. Organize key meetings, prepare agendas, write minutes, and track action items. Conduct quality checks, audits, and reviews to uphold project management standards. Collaborate with the PMO Manager to plan and allocate resources in alignment with strategic goals. Manage and enhance the functionality of the client's Project Online tool; support users and resolve issues. Proactively manage and mitigate risks, establishing consistent response strategies. Analyse project data, identify trends, and make recommendations to optimize project outcomes. Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization to support project success. Identify and implement improvement opportunities within projects to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Requirements: A degree-level education or equivalent experience. Knowledge of the project management cycle and tools; proficiency in MS Office, particularly Visio and Project. DESIREABLE Certification in project management methodologies like APM, PRINCE2, or Agile is desirable. DESIREABLE Experience with MS Project Online and advanced Excel and Power BI skills is advantageous. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)
Apr 19, 2024
Seasonal
Job Title: Project Assurance Officer (G8) (Admin and Clerical) Salary: 18.06 P/H LTD Umbrella Hours: 37 Type: Temporary Ongoing Location: Southampton, SO14 Start Date: ASAP Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm Join our client's Strategy & Performance team as a Project Assurance Officer. This vital role supports our Programme Management Office (PMO) by ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our project management processes and tools. You'll be at the heart of our mission to enhance governance, risk management, and operational excellence across all projects. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Advise on best practice documentation and tools; maintain and promote PMO templates and documentation. Develop comprehensive reports for visibility over all projects and programmes; ensure the PMO Portal is current and accurate. Organize key meetings, prepare agendas, write minutes, and track action items. Conduct quality checks, audits, and reviews to uphold project management standards. Collaborate with the PMO Manager to plan and allocate resources in alignment with strategic goals. Manage and enhance the functionality of the client's Project Online tool; support users and resolve issues. Proactively manage and mitigate risks, establishing consistent response strategies. Analyse project data, identify trends, and make recommendations to optimize project outcomes. Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization to support project success. Identify and implement improvement opportunities within projects to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Requirements: A degree-level education or equivalent experience. Knowledge of the project management cycle and tools; proficiency in MS Office, particularly Visio and Project. DESIREABLE Certification in project management methodologies like APM, PRINCE2, or Agile is desirable. DESIREABLE Experience with MS Project Online and advanced Excel and Power BI skills is advantageous. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)
Monday - Friday Permanent position 37,000 per annum Hybrid working available (2 days in office) 9am - 5pm Must have a Compliance/Health & Safety background You will: Support the Governance and Compliance Team in both administration and project activity, that supports the department and our clients objectives. Lead on risk management across the business, covering both strategic and operational risk management. Manage the Assurance Framework and keep it up to date, accurate and relevant. Produce high quality risk and assurance reports for the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board. Work across the business, including with members of senior management and the Executive Team, to manage and update departmental and corporate risk registers. Monitor compliance with the Risk Management Strategy and support the Head of Governance in ensuring it remains relevant and up to date. Horizon Scan and research future risks that might impact the business. Work with colleagues at all levels across the business to identify risks and consider mitigations. Support the Data Protection Officer in their daily functions, including assisting with subject access requests. Reflect the Wandle values and behaviours in everything you do to achieve the best outcomes for our customers. What you will need to have: An interest in social housing and governance, a passion for the work we do as a housing association and an understanding of the regulatory regime we operate in A good practical and theoretical understanding of Governance, Risk and Assurance An aptitude for research Excellent verbal and written communication skills An interest in social housing policy and an understanding of the key sector trends and risks An outgoing personality and can-do attitude. Able to engage constructively with people at all levels, whether in person or virtually, and make a positive impact on the business. The ability to write clear and concise reports, and present effectively to colleagues, Board Members and stakeholders A working knowledge of data protection principles Excellent computer skills, especially including the use of Excel, Word and SharePoint LON123 Risk and Assurance Officer Compliance Repairs Housing Association Gonvernance Legislation and Regulation
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Monday - Friday Permanent position 37,000 per annum Hybrid working available (2 days in office) 9am - 5pm Must have a Compliance/Health & Safety background You will: Support the Governance and Compliance Team in both administration and project activity, that supports the department and our clients objectives. Lead on risk management across the business, covering both strategic and operational risk management. Manage the Assurance Framework and keep it up to date, accurate and relevant. Produce high quality risk and assurance reports for the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board. Work across the business, including with members of senior management and the Executive Team, to manage and update departmental and corporate risk registers. Monitor compliance with the Risk Management Strategy and support the Head of Governance in ensuring it remains relevant and up to date. Horizon Scan and research future risks that might impact the business. Work with colleagues at all levels across the business to identify risks and consider mitigations. Support the Data Protection Officer in their daily functions, including assisting with subject access requests. Reflect the Wandle values and behaviours in everything you do to achieve the best outcomes for our customers. What you will need to have: An interest in social housing and governance, a passion for the work we do as a housing association and an understanding of the regulatory regime we operate in A good practical and theoretical understanding of Governance, Risk and Assurance An aptitude for research Excellent verbal and written communication skills An interest in social housing policy and an understanding of the key sector trends and risks An outgoing personality and can-do attitude. Able to engage constructively with people at all levels, whether in person or virtually, and make a positive impact on the business. The ability to write clear and concise reports, and present effectively to colleagues, Board Members and stakeholders A working knowledge of data protection principles Excellent computer skills, especially including the use of Excel, Word and SharePoint LON123 Risk and Assurance Officer Compliance Repairs Housing Association Gonvernance Legislation and Regulation
3 months contract with A Local Authority Job Summary: To work as part of a team maintaining the integrity and availability of all revenues and benefits systems. Ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of council tax, business rates and housing benefit overpayments documentation and notices. Take responsibly for elements of the day-to-day systems management, planning and coordinating system and subsidy reconciliations and managing batch schedules. To provide technical expertise to support departmental projects and transformational change. Key Duties/Accountabilities: Respond to, take action and provide technical advice on user enquires, including complex enquiries referred from senior managers. Undertake investigations in conjunction with users, software suppliers and other relevant parties in order to resolve issues. Take ownership of disseminating lessons learnt and use them to make recommendations for process improvement and to implement those recommendations, once approved, in an effective and timely manner. Issue housing benefit and council tax reduction award notifications, including debtor invoices, council tax and business rate bills, reminders and summonses. Establish and manage the production of Northgate batch schedules, reviewing and amending where necessary, to incorporate changing software, business processes, working practices and priorities. Support the Senior Systems Officer in the timely scheduling and preparation of revenues and benefits Government returns, ensuring correct software and parameters are used. Develop, write and run detailed test schedules for subsequent enhancement and timetabling of live processing runs. Maintain the Northgate application as required, always ensuring maximum availability. Participate in audits of system administration, use recommendations and conclusions to inform learning within the team to deliver an improved quality assurance function. Essential Experience Required: Recent experience in supporting system applications in a Local Government environment. Experience in data management and audit responsibilities. Experience of improving processes through digital transformation. Essential Qualifications Required: 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) or equivalent or work experience of at least an equivalent level. Good knowledge of Northgate systems and/or specialist IT tools e.g. SQL, VB and Business Objects Additional information to note: Contractual hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday. 9am until 5pm. The closing date for this position is 19/04/24.
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
3 months contract with A Local Authority Job Summary: To work as part of a team maintaining the integrity and availability of all revenues and benefits systems. Ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of council tax, business rates and housing benefit overpayments documentation and notices. Take responsibly for elements of the day-to-day systems management, planning and coordinating system and subsidy reconciliations and managing batch schedules. To provide technical expertise to support departmental projects and transformational change. Key Duties/Accountabilities: Respond to, take action and provide technical advice on user enquires, including complex enquiries referred from senior managers. Undertake investigations in conjunction with users, software suppliers and other relevant parties in order to resolve issues. Take ownership of disseminating lessons learnt and use them to make recommendations for process improvement and to implement those recommendations, once approved, in an effective and timely manner. Issue housing benefit and council tax reduction award notifications, including debtor invoices, council tax and business rate bills, reminders and summonses. Establish and manage the production of Northgate batch schedules, reviewing and amending where necessary, to incorporate changing software, business processes, working practices and priorities. Support the Senior Systems Officer in the timely scheduling and preparation of revenues and benefits Government returns, ensuring correct software and parameters are used. Develop, write and run detailed test schedules for subsequent enhancement and timetabling of live processing runs. Maintain the Northgate application as required, always ensuring maximum availability. Participate in audits of system administration, use recommendations and conclusions to inform learning within the team to deliver an improved quality assurance function. Essential Experience Required: Recent experience in supporting system applications in a Local Government environment. Experience in data management and audit responsibilities. Experience of improving processes through digital transformation. Essential Qualifications Required: 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) or equivalent or work experience of at least an equivalent level. Good knowledge of Northgate systems and/or specialist IT tools e.g. SQL, VB and Business Objects Additional information to note: Contractual hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday. 9am until 5pm. The closing date for this position is 19/04/24.
Brokerage Officer (Adult Domiciliary Care Service) We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Brixton area who are seeking several Brokerage Officers to work within the Adult Domiciliary Care Service. Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract. Full Time Hours 35 Hours per week. Location SW2. (Hybrid working may be available) Rate of Pay - £153+ per day Negotiable depending on experience. Main Duties: Source, negotiate and broker all care placements, extra care and domiciliary care packages for service users with more complex needs within and outside the established commissioning and procurement frameworks. Assists as appropriate with the quality assurance and monitoring for all direct payments to ensure compliance and appropriate use of funds by service users. Manage daily referrals for care packages ensuring that they are placed in a timely manner whilst adhering to best value and quality assurance principles. Undertake the line management and supervision of staff. Key Responsibilities: Broker creative and cost effective care solutions for people with complex and specialist needs Source and negotiate the fee for spot domiciliary care packages and nursing/residential placements outside of the existing list of suppliers. To offer high quality advice, information and support to service users, carers, families and relevant agencies to enable them to make the right choice of service provision which suits the individual s assessed needs and care requirements. This would involve working with different teams as it will include people with Learning, physical/sensory disabilities, Mental Health needs, dual diagnosis and older people. Identify suitable service providers in conjunction with care managers, service users and their families that best meet their needs and provide value for money. Experience Needed: Local authority /Public sector brokerage support. Knowledge of legislation relevant to the delivery of Adult Social Care. We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity To apply for this role please email (url removed) & call Dane on (phone number removed).
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
Brokerage Officer (Adult Domiciliary Care Service) We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Brixton area who are seeking several Brokerage Officers to work within the Adult Domiciliary Care Service. Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract. Full Time Hours 35 Hours per week. Location SW2. (Hybrid working may be available) Rate of Pay - £153+ per day Negotiable depending on experience. Main Duties: Source, negotiate and broker all care placements, extra care and domiciliary care packages for service users with more complex needs within and outside the established commissioning and procurement frameworks. Assists as appropriate with the quality assurance and monitoring for all direct payments to ensure compliance and appropriate use of funds by service users. Manage daily referrals for care packages ensuring that they are placed in a timely manner whilst adhering to best value and quality assurance principles. Undertake the line management and supervision of staff. Key Responsibilities: Broker creative and cost effective care solutions for people with complex and specialist needs Source and negotiate the fee for spot domiciliary care packages and nursing/residential placements outside of the existing list of suppliers. To offer high quality advice, information and support to service users, carers, families and relevant agencies to enable them to make the right choice of service provision which suits the individual s assessed needs and care requirements. This would involve working with different teams as it will include people with Learning, physical/sensory disabilities, Mental Health needs, dual diagnosis and older people. Identify suitable service providers in conjunction with care managers, service users and their families that best meet their needs and provide value for money. Experience Needed: Local authority /Public sector brokerage support. Knowledge of legislation relevant to the delivery of Adult Social Care. We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity To apply for this role please email (url removed) & call Dane on (phone number removed).
Project 6 are at an exciting time in our journey having a strong established reputation for high quality, high impact work across West and South Yorkshire. We now are searching for a new CEO to lead us into the next phase of our development. This follows a fantastic last 10 years under the leadership of our current CEO. The role will primarily focus on three areas: People, External Partnerships & Governance. These unpin all the great work done by us as a charity. It will be your role to drive the future strategy and partnership work alongside an established Board of Trustees, Senior Leadership Team and Management team. In return you get to work and lead a charity who have a much bigger voice than our size, driving social change in the Drug & Alcohol sector. We currently work in Keighley, Bradford, Sheffield, and Doncaster delivering services to people experiencing challenges linked to drugs, alcohol and multiple disadvantages, and have been doing so for over 30 years. Here is how the ideal person has been described by our staff and people who use our services: Values led and in line with our company values Able to stand up for all people who are affected by drug & alcohol use Fantastic listener Visible and Approachable Non-Judgmental Actively engages with all people across our services. Understanding of the barriers the people who use our services face. Wants to and can have fun. A strong understanding and a desire to challenge stigma. A fantastic networker Hands-on wherever they are needed. We know this is a lot to ask but we hope this guides you on how our people view the role within the wider organisation. Key responsibilities can be separated into 4 categories: Leadership Lead the SLT to live our values and delivery effectively and efficiently on agreed priorities and objectives. Develop the SLT into a high performing, high support/high challenge team. Provide visible, supportive but challenging leadership to the whole organisation. Lead and role model our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Governance Develop and deploy governance systems that enable the Chair and Board of Trustees to discharge their legal and moral duties in ensuring project 6 meets its objectives for public benefit. Work with the Board to agree long term strategic objectives and plans. Lead the delivery of clear performance reports to the Board each quarter across the 4 quadrants of the Strategic Objectives. Ensure that the Board receives all the information, support and training it requires and support the Board's recruitment, induction and review processes as required. Resources Lead and develop effective robust and transparent financial planning and reporting. Develop an organization that is efficient and cost effective with as much resource as possible deployed to the front line. Lead on the identification and effective management of organisational risk. Lead on the development of a People Framework to maximize the organisations talent and performance. Lead endeavours to make the best use of digital technologies to empower staff and make service more accessible. To ensure that the organisation develops a culture of Continual Improvement. Quality & Compliance Ensure the effective implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures for the organisation including an organisational wide assurance system. Maintain up to date knowledge of current issues / best practice/ local and national policy in relevant fields for example Substance use, Addiction Recovery, Asset-Based Community Development, Families Work and Safeguarding. Lead the organisation in being a healthy and safe place to work and to access services by developing and owning P6s health and safety management system. Strategically lead our commitment and adherence to safeguarding. Shortlisting is scheduled to be completed by 30 th March 2024 with initial interviews taking place in the first 2 weeks of April. We recommend expressions of interest to be submitted at the earliest possible opportunity. Project 6 is an award-winning voluntary sector drug and alcohol charity working across Yorkshire in Keighley, Sheffield and Doncaster. We have been delivering services for people experiencing challenges connected to drug and alcohol use and multiple disadvantage in our local communities for over 35 years. We are a harm-reduction and recovery-focused service, working to help people reduce the risks associated with substance use and we offer highly effective, evidence-based support to drug and alcohol users and their families.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Project 6 are at an exciting time in our journey having a strong established reputation for high quality, high impact work across West and South Yorkshire. We now are searching for a new CEO to lead us into the next phase of our development. This follows a fantastic last 10 years under the leadership of our current CEO. The role will primarily focus on three areas: People, External Partnerships & Governance. These unpin all the great work done by us as a charity. It will be your role to drive the future strategy and partnership work alongside an established Board of Trustees, Senior Leadership Team and Management team. In return you get to work and lead a charity who have a much bigger voice than our size, driving social change in the Drug & Alcohol sector. We currently work in Keighley, Bradford, Sheffield, and Doncaster delivering services to people experiencing challenges linked to drugs, alcohol and multiple disadvantages, and have been doing so for over 30 years. Here is how the ideal person has been described by our staff and people who use our services: Values led and in line with our company values Able to stand up for all people who are affected by drug & alcohol use Fantastic listener Visible and Approachable Non-Judgmental Actively engages with all people across our services. Understanding of the barriers the people who use our services face. Wants to and can have fun. A strong understanding and a desire to challenge stigma. A fantastic networker Hands-on wherever they are needed. We know this is a lot to ask but we hope this guides you on how our people view the role within the wider organisation. Key responsibilities can be separated into 4 categories: Leadership Lead the SLT to live our values and delivery effectively and efficiently on agreed priorities and objectives. Develop the SLT into a high performing, high support/high challenge team. Provide visible, supportive but challenging leadership to the whole organisation. Lead and role model our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Governance Develop and deploy governance systems that enable the Chair and Board of Trustees to discharge their legal and moral duties in ensuring project 6 meets its objectives for public benefit. Work with the Board to agree long term strategic objectives and plans. Lead the delivery of clear performance reports to the Board each quarter across the 4 quadrants of the Strategic Objectives. Ensure that the Board receives all the information, support and training it requires and support the Board's recruitment, induction and review processes as required. Resources Lead and develop effective robust and transparent financial planning and reporting. Develop an organization that is efficient and cost effective with as much resource as possible deployed to the front line. Lead on the identification and effective management of organisational risk. Lead on the development of a People Framework to maximize the organisations talent and performance. Lead endeavours to make the best use of digital technologies to empower staff and make service more accessible. To ensure that the organisation develops a culture of Continual Improvement. Quality & Compliance Ensure the effective implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures for the organisation including an organisational wide assurance system. Maintain up to date knowledge of current issues / best practice/ local and national policy in relevant fields for example Substance use, Addiction Recovery, Asset-Based Community Development, Families Work and Safeguarding. Lead the organisation in being a healthy and safe place to work and to access services by developing and owning P6s health and safety management system. Strategically lead our commitment and adherence to safeguarding. Shortlisting is scheduled to be completed by 30 th March 2024 with initial interviews taking place in the first 2 weeks of April. We recommend expressions of interest to be submitted at the earliest possible opportunity. Project 6 is an award-winning voluntary sector drug and alcohol charity working across Yorkshire in Keighley, Sheffield and Doncaster. We have been delivering services for people experiencing challenges connected to drug and alcohol use and multiple disadvantage in our local communities for over 35 years. We are a harm-reduction and recovery-focused service, working to help people reduce the risks associated with substance use and we offer highly effective, evidence-based support to drug and alcohol users and their families.
Life at GDI - Creating a world free of disinformation and its harms. Disinformation has become a business. Today's internet business models reward engagement above all else. These models monetise attention without considering the quality of the content garnering that attention, or the harm that may result. There is a robust and growing community of industry, policy, and civil society advocates pressing for reform of this ecosystem, they all need data to inform their actions. The Global Disinformation Index was born out of this need for data, specifically the need for transparent, independent neutral disinformation risk ratings across the open web. Thus, GDI was established in 2018 as a not-for-profit entity built on the three pillars of neutrality, independence and transparency. At GDI, you'll be surrounded by people who want to improve everything and support everyone around them. Our team are passionate about our mission, experts in their fields and are collaborative problem solvers. We continually strive to model the following behaviours in our interactions with others: - Positivity : Problem solver, not problem raiser. - Responsibility : Make it your problem - if it's not right, fix it. - Trustworthy : Make sure others can depend on you - If you say you are going to do it, do it. - Respect : treat everyone, especially those with whom we disagree, with courtesy and respect. GDI is seeking a highly skilled Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to set strategy and make executive technology decisions on behalf of the organisation. GDI is building the world's first global capability to assess open web news sites on the adversariality of their content. We are doing this using a combination of cutting edge machine learning and human review by intelligence analysts. Our goal over the next 3-5 years is to scale up the technology and intelligence system to enable us to accurately detect adversarial narratives on web sites, video content, and podcasts in the 35+ most common languages on the internet. Our Policy team is working with regulators in key jurisdictions to encourage the use of this sort of third party signal by technology companies. As CTO, your pivotal role is to strategically steer and leverage the intelligence, data science, engineering, and product teams towards the realisation of our global technology platform Your leadership will empower the Commercial Partners Director in driving the adoption of these invaluable datasets by technology and advertising companies worldwide. You will work directly with the CEO, acting as both a technology and business expert, making decisions impacting current and future operations. As the CTO, you will oversee all technology and technological resources, establish the technology vision, strategies, and growth plans. You will also lead our intelligence analyst team to support using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to perform quality assurance on our systems. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across the organisation. Interface between tech team and leadership team, board of directors, on all GDI technical products, intelligence and research activities. Represent GDI technical capabilities/support commercial partnerships lead to licensees and other external constituencies (funders, policymakers, media when necessary, etc.). Drive & Support: provide the oversight to ensure all GDI technical products and infrastructure are fit for purpose, robust and scalable, and secure. Implement innovative solutions while optimising existing systems, applications, and information. Making recommendations and presenting business cases for technology initiatives and improvements. Consulting on annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and technology operations. Manage and develop all direct reports, provide final decision-making authority over technical products and teams. Support fundraising applications by translating organisational deliverables into clear technical specifications with LoE estimates and resource requirements. Oversee product and process management, including roadmap development and deconfliction, to ensure the team has resources necessary to support organisational goals and deliverables. Innovate: Drive tech strategy, new product and feature development to ensure GDI continues to find new ways to demonetise harmful online disinformation. Ensure the implementation and enforcement of the highest technology standards. Learn: Stay apprised of latest tech developments in the space. Products: GDI builds well regarded products that: Accurately assess the risk of disinformation according to GDI's adversarial narrative framework. Provide risk data to ad tech companies enabling them to monetise content in accordance with their policies. Combine the relative strengths of human intelligence analysts and artificial intelligence. Can be commercially licensed to provide enduring revenue to support the work of the GDI. Team: Act as a role model of the "GDI Behaviours" for the technology and intelligence team at all times (Positivity, Responsibility, Trustworthy, Respect): Oversee the Data Science, Engineers, DevOps and Product functions. Maintain an active recruiting pipeline, ensuring all hires match job descriptions identified Experience and Qualifications Essential Senior: 5-10 years of experience in a technical position collaborating with teams of data scientists, engineers and product managers. Great people manager: Leadership roles requiring the management of significant teams from different technical disciplines. Machine learning expert: An aptitude for technology innovation, especially in advanced machine learning fields. Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP), especially large language models (LLMs) is preferred. OSINT understanding: experience or close collaboration with teams that use OSINT techniques to investigate the internet information landscape. Efficiency/scalability focus: Experience in process improvement successes, strong financial acumen. Technical fluency in python, system administration, data science tools, and cloud platforms. Excellent presentation, writing, and research skills. Tolerance for ambiguity and frequent pivots. Skills to operate effectively in a mission driven, cash constrained non profit. Preferred Professional fluency in languages other than English. Problem solver and doer; someone who just "steps up". Past experience working as part of a remote/virtual team. LOCATION Remote - Based, and right to work, in the UK, Germany, or the USA (preferably in the following states: Texas, New York, or D.C.). REPORTING TO CEO DIRECT REPORTS Lead Data Scientist, System Architect, Lead Product Manager, Lead Intelligence Analyst HOURS Working hours are flexible. Full-time (37.5 per week). As a global organisation, some flexibility for cross-time zone communication to be available for limited virtual meetings outside of office hours is required. TERMS Competitive salary benchmarked to location and expertise. Best in class healthcare and benefits for US employees. A place to be your authentic self We are virtual by design to access a rich diversity of skills, expertise, experiences, and perspectives. Our commitment to neutrality is unwavering - across all of our work around the globe. Our employees are central to ourmissionand to our impact and we know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex challenges.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Life at GDI - Creating a world free of disinformation and its harms. Disinformation has become a business. Today's internet business models reward engagement above all else. These models monetise attention without considering the quality of the content garnering that attention, or the harm that may result. There is a robust and growing community of industry, policy, and civil society advocates pressing for reform of this ecosystem, they all need data to inform their actions. The Global Disinformation Index was born out of this need for data, specifically the need for transparent, independent neutral disinformation risk ratings across the open web. Thus, GDI was established in 2018 as a not-for-profit entity built on the three pillars of neutrality, independence and transparency. At GDI, you'll be surrounded by people who want to improve everything and support everyone around them. Our team are passionate about our mission, experts in their fields and are collaborative problem solvers. We continually strive to model the following behaviours in our interactions with others: - Positivity : Problem solver, not problem raiser. - Responsibility : Make it your problem - if it's not right, fix it. - Trustworthy : Make sure others can depend on you - If you say you are going to do it, do it. - Respect : treat everyone, especially those with whom we disagree, with courtesy and respect. GDI is seeking a highly skilled Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to set strategy and make executive technology decisions on behalf of the organisation. GDI is building the world's first global capability to assess open web news sites on the adversariality of their content. We are doing this using a combination of cutting edge machine learning and human review by intelligence analysts. Our goal over the next 3-5 years is to scale up the technology and intelligence system to enable us to accurately detect adversarial narratives on web sites, video content, and podcasts in the 35+ most common languages on the internet. Our Policy team is working with regulators in key jurisdictions to encourage the use of this sort of third party signal by technology companies. As CTO, your pivotal role is to strategically steer and leverage the intelligence, data science, engineering, and product teams towards the realisation of our global technology platform Your leadership will empower the Commercial Partners Director in driving the adoption of these invaluable datasets by technology and advertising companies worldwide. You will work directly with the CEO, acting as both a technology and business expert, making decisions impacting current and future operations. As the CTO, you will oversee all technology and technological resources, establish the technology vision, strategies, and growth plans. You will also lead our intelligence analyst team to support using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to perform quality assurance on our systems. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across the organisation. Interface between tech team and leadership team, board of directors, on all GDI technical products, intelligence and research activities. Represent GDI technical capabilities/support commercial partnerships lead to licensees and other external constituencies (funders, policymakers, media when necessary, etc.). Drive & Support: provide the oversight to ensure all GDI technical products and infrastructure are fit for purpose, robust and scalable, and secure. Implement innovative solutions while optimising existing systems, applications, and information. Making recommendations and presenting business cases for technology initiatives and improvements. Consulting on annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and technology operations. Manage and develop all direct reports, provide final decision-making authority over technical products and teams. Support fundraising applications by translating organisational deliverables into clear technical specifications with LoE estimates and resource requirements. Oversee product and process management, including roadmap development and deconfliction, to ensure the team has resources necessary to support organisational goals and deliverables. Innovate: Drive tech strategy, new product and feature development to ensure GDI continues to find new ways to demonetise harmful online disinformation. Ensure the implementation and enforcement of the highest technology standards. Learn: Stay apprised of latest tech developments in the space. Products: GDI builds well regarded products that: Accurately assess the risk of disinformation according to GDI's adversarial narrative framework. Provide risk data to ad tech companies enabling them to monetise content in accordance with their policies. Combine the relative strengths of human intelligence analysts and artificial intelligence. Can be commercially licensed to provide enduring revenue to support the work of the GDI. Team: Act as a role model of the "GDI Behaviours" for the technology and intelligence team at all times (Positivity, Responsibility, Trustworthy, Respect): Oversee the Data Science, Engineers, DevOps and Product functions. Maintain an active recruiting pipeline, ensuring all hires match job descriptions identified Experience and Qualifications Essential Senior: 5-10 years of experience in a technical position collaborating with teams of data scientists, engineers and product managers. Great people manager: Leadership roles requiring the management of significant teams from different technical disciplines. Machine learning expert: An aptitude for technology innovation, especially in advanced machine learning fields. Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP), especially large language models (LLMs) is preferred. OSINT understanding: experience or close collaboration with teams that use OSINT techniques to investigate the internet information landscape. Efficiency/scalability focus: Experience in process improvement successes, strong financial acumen. Technical fluency in python, system administration, data science tools, and cloud platforms. Excellent presentation, writing, and research skills. Tolerance for ambiguity and frequent pivots. Skills to operate effectively in a mission driven, cash constrained non profit. Preferred Professional fluency in languages other than English. Problem solver and doer; someone who just "steps up". Past experience working as part of a remote/virtual team. LOCATION Remote - Based, and right to work, in the UK, Germany, or the USA (preferably in the following states: Texas, New York, or D.C.). REPORTING TO CEO DIRECT REPORTS Lead Data Scientist, System Architect, Lead Product Manager, Lead Intelligence Analyst HOURS Working hours are flexible. Full-time (37.5 per week). As a global organisation, some flexibility for cross-time zone communication to be available for limited virtual meetings outside of office hours is required. TERMS Competitive salary benchmarked to location and expertise. Best in class healthcare and benefits for US employees. A place to be your authentic self We are virtual by design to access a rich diversity of skills, expertise, experiences, and perspectives. Our commitment to neutrality is unwavering - across all of our work around the globe. Our employees are central to ourmissionand to our impact and we know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex challenges.
Safeguarding Lead We have a unique opportunity within a rapidly growing Organisation for an individual with an approachable attitude and a commitment to promoting a positive working environment to support all staff in matters of risk, safeguarding and child protection. Position: Safeguarding Lead Location: Liverpool/Hybrid Hours: Full time 35 hours per week. (Would consider a job share with two people) Salary: £28,226 to £32,798 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 21st April 2024 at 23:59pm Interview date: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th April 2024 The Role The Safeguarding Lead will bring their extensive knowledge and experience to this role to offer the highest level of support for LE staff and all of our client groups (including children, young people and adults). There would be a requirement to take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the Organisation and take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings. They will advise, train, and support all members of staff on risk, incident, safeguarding, and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant third-party agencies such as the local authority and police. The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and a probationary period. Main areas of responsibility include: To act as a source of support, advice, and expertise in managing safeguarding and clinical issues for LE staff. To be fully equipped to independently manage clinical risk safely and in line with all LE policies and procedures, in consultation with the member of staff raising a safeguarding concern. Coordinate the safe check-in and check-out of all clinical staff scheduled to work during the shift. Oversee the management of any risk/safeguarding concerns ensuring that relevant paperwork is completed and signed off within adequate timeframes. Support and advise staff to help them feel confident in dealing with risk, safeguarding and child protection matters. Support staff during the referral, triage and assessment process Liaise with the SMT and the local authority designated officer(s) (LADO) for child protection concerns in cases which concern a staff member Act as a point of contact and liaise with relevant 3rd party agencies/professionals on matters of risk, safeguarding and child protection Report cases to the police where a crime may have been committed Communicate relevant safeguarding issues to the SMT Work with the SMT to ensure that LE's safeguarding and child protection policy is reviewed annually (as a minimum) and that the procedures and implementation are updated and reviewed regularly Understand the importance of information sharing, both internally and with safeguarding partners, other agencies and organisations ensuring that accurate records are shared confidentially About You You could already be working as part of a safeguarding team and looking for the next step in your career. You might have years of experience working in other sectors and are now looking for a change within a rapidly growing charity. To succeed in the role of Safeguarding Lead you will have: Expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults, children & young people, including knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies Significant experience in managing risk and the policies, procedures, and process maps for escalating risk as appropriate through relevant third-party agencies Qualification and/or a minimum of three years' experience in managing safeguarding in an education, community, health / social care setting Three years post-qualification experience working in a helping profession Ability to work with conflict and emotionally distressing content. Good knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care and Adverse Childhood Experiences Experience in managing risk around single and complex trauma An understanding of mental health services in the voluntary sector Benefits include: Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to the organisation Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE's Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare Pension contribution at 3% Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms Annual Christmas celebration with colleagues To fulfil the role, you must abode within the UK and have the right to work in the UK. About the Organisation They are a leading third-sector, mental health organisation, with its headquarters in Knowsley, Merseyside. The organisation specialises in delivering therapy and support services to children, young people and adults presenting with bereavement and traumatic loss, occupational health counselling and suicide postvention support services. Holding a full BACP Service Accreditation for its adult and CYP services (the first organisation to achieve BACP accreditation in Merseyside in 2004) the organisation is continuing to grow and now offers services in Merseyside, Cheshire, Lincolnshire, Essex, South Yorkshire, Coventry and Warwickshire, Kent & Medway, Thames Valley, Hampshire & the IOW and Lancashire. You may also have experience in areas such as Compliance and Governance, Safeguarding, Child Safeguarding, Adult Safeguarding, Safeguarding Practitioner, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Team Manager - Safeguarding, Head of Safeguarding, Safeguarding Officer, Safeguarding & Welfare Manager, Safeguarding Quality Assurance Manager, Social Work Senior Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Safeguarding Lead We have a unique opportunity within a rapidly growing Organisation for an individual with an approachable attitude and a commitment to promoting a positive working environment to support all staff in matters of risk, safeguarding and child protection. Position: Safeguarding Lead Location: Liverpool/Hybrid Hours: Full time 35 hours per week. (Would consider a job share with two people) Salary: £28,226 to £32,798 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 21st April 2024 at 23:59pm Interview date: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th April 2024 The Role The Safeguarding Lead will bring their extensive knowledge and experience to this role to offer the highest level of support for LE staff and all of our client groups (including children, young people and adults). There would be a requirement to take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the Organisation and take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings. They will advise, train, and support all members of staff on risk, incident, safeguarding, and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant third-party agencies such as the local authority and police. The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and a probationary period. Main areas of responsibility include: To act as a source of support, advice, and expertise in managing safeguarding and clinical issues for LE staff. To be fully equipped to independently manage clinical risk safely and in line with all LE policies and procedures, in consultation with the member of staff raising a safeguarding concern. Coordinate the safe check-in and check-out of all clinical staff scheduled to work during the shift. Oversee the management of any risk/safeguarding concerns ensuring that relevant paperwork is completed and signed off within adequate timeframes. Support and advise staff to help them feel confident in dealing with risk, safeguarding and child protection matters. Support staff during the referral, triage and assessment process Liaise with the SMT and the local authority designated officer(s) (LADO) for child protection concerns in cases which concern a staff member Act as a point of contact and liaise with relevant 3rd party agencies/professionals on matters of risk, safeguarding and child protection Report cases to the police where a crime may have been committed Communicate relevant safeguarding issues to the SMT Work with the SMT to ensure that LE's safeguarding and child protection policy is reviewed annually (as a minimum) and that the procedures and implementation are updated and reviewed regularly Understand the importance of information sharing, both internally and with safeguarding partners, other agencies and organisations ensuring that accurate records are shared confidentially About You You could already be working as part of a safeguarding team and looking for the next step in your career. You might have years of experience working in other sectors and are now looking for a change within a rapidly growing charity. To succeed in the role of Safeguarding Lead you will have: Expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults, children & young people, including knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies Significant experience in managing risk and the policies, procedures, and process maps for escalating risk as appropriate through relevant third-party agencies Qualification and/or a minimum of three years' experience in managing safeguarding in an education, community, health / social care setting Three years post-qualification experience working in a helping profession Ability to work with conflict and emotionally distressing content. Good knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care and Adverse Childhood Experiences Experience in managing risk around single and complex trauma An understanding of mental health services in the voluntary sector Benefits include: Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to the organisation Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE's Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare Pension contribution at 3% Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms Annual Christmas celebration with colleagues To fulfil the role, you must abode within the UK and have the right to work in the UK. About the Organisation They are a leading third-sector, mental health organisation, with its headquarters in Knowsley, Merseyside. The organisation specialises in delivering therapy and support services to children, young people and adults presenting with bereavement and traumatic loss, occupational health counselling and suicide postvention support services. Holding a full BACP Service Accreditation for its adult and CYP services (the first organisation to achieve BACP accreditation in Merseyside in 2004) the organisation is continuing to grow and now offers services in Merseyside, Cheshire, Lincolnshire, Essex, South Yorkshire, Coventry and Warwickshire, Kent & Medway, Thames Valley, Hampshire & the IOW and Lancashire. You may also have experience in areas such as Compliance and Governance, Safeguarding, Child Safeguarding, Adult Safeguarding, Safeguarding Practitioner, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Team Manager - Safeguarding, Head of Safeguarding, Safeguarding Officer, Safeguarding & Welfare Manager, Safeguarding Quality Assurance Manager, Social Work Senior Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Corporate Security Officer Location: Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 Rate: 13.50 p/h + overtime paid at x 1.5. Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off: 4 days (Apply online only , 4 off. 4 nights (Apply online only , 4 off. This is an opportunity to join a professional corporate security team in Gloucester. The role will see you working a mix of days, nights & weekends on a rota basis. You will be a part of a skilled team providing a dedicated security service. If you are a customer focused security officer please apply. This position commences on a 12 month contract. Essential criteria: SIA license holder Happy working a mixture of days, nights & weekends on a rota basis. Duties to include: Meeting and greeting visitors and staff to the site Access / Egress security control Issuing visitor passes Regular site security officer patrols Front of house security duties Security Control room activities including the remote monitoring of alarm activations. You will respond to fire alarm activations, security incidents and emergencies. Provide friendly customer service to members of staff and visitors Carry out plant room and facilities checks when required. Complete security incident forms, notebook entries or Accident Report Forms as required. Ensure all Health & Safety policies are adhered to Work in conjunction with site Assignment Instructions Respond to emergency situations Other general security officer duties when required Momentum Security Recruitment Specialists Established as a Security Recruitment specialist Momentum Recruitment provide a quality focused recruitment service for the provision of permanent, contract & temporary staff across the EMEA region. Momentum Security Recruitment covers the following markets. Corporate Security Manned Guarding - Management & Operations Manned Guarding - SIA licensed Security Officer & site personnel staff Retail Loss Prevention, Audit & Fraud Security Sales & Business Development HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Assurance)
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Corporate Security Officer Location: Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 Rate: 13.50 p/h + overtime paid at x 1.5. Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off: 4 days (Apply online only , 4 off. 4 nights (Apply online only , 4 off. This is an opportunity to join a professional corporate security team in Gloucester. The role will see you working a mix of days, nights & weekends on a rota basis. You will be a part of a skilled team providing a dedicated security service. If you are a customer focused security officer please apply. This position commences on a 12 month contract. Essential criteria: SIA license holder Happy working a mixture of days, nights & weekends on a rota basis. Duties to include: Meeting and greeting visitors and staff to the site Access / Egress security control Issuing visitor passes Regular site security officer patrols Front of house security duties Security Control room activities including the remote monitoring of alarm activations. You will respond to fire alarm activations, security incidents and emergencies. Provide friendly customer service to members of staff and visitors Carry out plant room and facilities checks when required. Complete security incident forms, notebook entries or Accident Report Forms as required. Ensure all Health & Safety policies are adhered to Work in conjunction with site Assignment Instructions Respond to emergency situations Other general security officer duties when required Momentum Security Recruitment Specialists Established as a Security Recruitment specialist Momentum Recruitment provide a quality focused recruitment service for the provision of permanent, contract & temporary staff across the EMEA region. Momentum Security Recruitment covers the following markets. Corporate Security Manned Guarding - Management & Operations Manned Guarding - SIA licensed Security Officer & site personnel staff Retail Loss Prevention, Audit & Fraud Security Sales & Business Development HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Assurance)
Family Support Worker (known internally as a Participation Officer) - Orange Grove Contract type: Part-Time Salary: Up to £21,825 prorated Contract term: Permanent Hours: 31 hours per week 10am - 6pm Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 5pm on Friday Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme ( all benefits to be prorated ) About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. Requirements Have significant professional childcare experience, with priority given to candidates who have some Fostering of Fostering sector experience or else can demonstrate significant Fostering knowledge and interest Ideally possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology Can demonstrate previous experience of building rapport with adults and children with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare Responsibilities Arranging activities and workshops for our 'Looked After' and birth children Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Assessment, review and report writing, and maintaining clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Have significant professional childcare experience, with priority given to candidates who have some Fostering of Fostering sector experience or else can demonstrate significant Fostering knowledge and interest Ideally possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology Can demonstrate previous experience of building rapport with adults and children with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. INDCOMHP
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Family Support Worker (known internally as a Participation Officer) - Orange Grove Contract type: Part-Time Salary: Up to £21,825 prorated Contract term: Permanent Hours: 31 hours per week 10am - 6pm Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 5pm on Friday Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme ( all benefits to be prorated ) About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. Requirements Have significant professional childcare experience, with priority given to candidates who have some Fostering of Fostering sector experience or else can demonstrate significant Fostering knowledge and interest Ideally possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology Can demonstrate previous experience of building rapport with adults and children with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare Responsibilities Arranging activities and workshops for our 'Looked After' and birth children Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Assessment, review and report writing, and maintaining clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Have significant professional childcare experience, with priority given to candidates who have some Fostering of Fostering sector experience or else can demonstrate significant Fostering knowledge and interest Ideally possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology Can demonstrate previous experience of building rapport with adults and children with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. INDCOMHP