Application deadline is 12 noon Thursday 3rd October 2019.
Organisation
Willows is a charity offering subsidised counselling particularly specialising in working with clients that have been affected by trauma and abuse. In addition to its counselling activities Willows also runs a thriving training operation offering certified training qualifications in counselling as well as courses on well-being for local businesses and other charitable organisations.
About the role
This role is a key part of the executive management of Willows Counselling service. The finance manager will manage and oversee all Willows finances in accordance with direction from the Trustees and Executive Director. This post reports directly to the Executive Director and will also be expected to work closely with the trustee with specific responsibility for finance as well as other key staff members.
Key responsibilities:
Regular reviews of financial strategy
Attendance at trustee meetings (Bi-monthly evenings)
Regulatory reviews in respect of finances
Weekly logging of donations and other monies
Developing the operational and aspirational budget in conjunction with the rest of the staff team
Running the monthly payroll and pension contributions
Completing the monthly bank reconciliations
Processing supplier invoices for payment
Maintaining the Willows financial records and accounts system
Provide monthly finance reports to the Director and Trustees
Submission of gift aid and GASDS submissions
Providing support for grant applications and training related finances where needed
Preparation of information for the year end accounts
As well as the specific items above the job may involve line management as appropriate and other duties related to the finances of willows as required.
Job Requirements
Experience working in a finance setting or finance qualifications e.g. AAT or QBE
Knowledge of accounting software and payroll
Previous finance work within a charity is desirable
Good administrative and organisational skills
Ability to work on a variety of tasks at a time
To be sympathetic to the Christian values underpinning the work of Willows Counselling
Well organised with the ability to meet deadlines
Positive attitude and effective communicator
Good interpersonal skills
Employee Benefits
Willows offers 26 days holiday per year (pro rata), free on-site parking and flexible working hours for this post.
Salary £20, 400 pro rata
How to Apply
Application deadline is 12 noon Thursday 3rd October 2019.
Applications should be made in the form of a covering letter and CV to
Independent Advocate – Mental Health at Swindon Advocacy Movement (SAM)
Permanent Contract
£23,188 – £23,945 pro rata on successful completion of City and Guilds Level 3 Independent Advocacy Qualification. 30 Hours per week.
Swindon Advocacy Movement (SAM) has a well established reputation of providing a range of advocacy services for people with care and support needs in Swindon. We are passionate about speaking out for the most vulnerable in our society and have created a flexible and responsive advocacy service enabling people to access their rights within health and social care services.
SAM are now looking for a part time Independent Advocate for our Community Mental Health Advocacy Service working to enable, inform and represent people with mental health issues leaving institutional care under The Mental Health Act. This service ensures individual’s rights are properly respected and control over their own lives is maximised. The role will also involve working in a variety of community settings enabling individuals to gain access to help and support they need in order to progress through a successful transition to living independently in the community. To hold a small case load acting within the framework of the Mental Health Act and its related code of practice as an Independent Mental Health Advocate.
Do you have experience in Advocacy, Information and Advice or a similar role, ideally in a health, social care, children and family services or experience of working with vulnerable adults? If so, we want to hear from you to join their committed and friendly team!
They are looking for a qualified Independent Advocate or someone who is interested in developing a career in advocacy and standing up for the rights of others. We offer a complete package of support, supervision and training including City & Guilds level 3 Independent Advocacy Qualification.
We need a non-judgemental, compassionate, person with excellent communication skills who enjoys working with others to make positive change happen.
If you would like more information please email them at info@swindonadvocacy.org.uk for their application pack. If you have any questions please ring 01793 542575 and ask for their Advocacy Manager, Rachel Hill.
Closing date for applications is midday 23rd September 2019 for interviews being held 26th September 2019.
Swindon Advocacy Movement is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Swindon Advocacy Movement expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment.
Swindon Advocacy Movement is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Do you have experience of gardening and horticulture?
Do you have knowledge, training, experience of working with people with dementia and their carers?
Would you like to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team?
Here at TWIGS we work with people with mental health conditions and provide a level of support and training to help them gain skills, confidence and self-esteem and have been doing so for 21 years.
They are looking to employ someone to organise, plan and ensure effective delivery of regular gardening activities to people who suffer with dementia and their carers, as well as a range of adults experiencing a broad range of differing mental health issues. This project is available for two sessions a week for 32 weeks of the year between mid-March and mid-November on Wednesdays and Fridays.
13 hours per week to be worked from 9.30 – 4.00pm Wednesday and Friday
Over the past year trial courses have been run for people with dementia and their carers, staff have received appropriate training, lessons have been learned and funding successfully applied for. They are now in a position to employ a suitably qualified person to manage and help to deliver this work.
If you are interested in learning more they would love to hear from you:-
Please email twigs.reception@gmail.com or phone 01793 523294 for an application pack/job description/person specification.
Closing date for applications – Tuesday 27th August 2019 5.00pm
Interviews will be held – Monday 3rd September 2019
For over 25 years Big Breakfast Plus has been supporting the homeless, providing cooked breakfasts to those in need and helping them to engage with support services.
They’re looking for a Project Coordinator who can manage the day to day operations, including supervising their dedicated team of catering staff and volunteers and engaging with both guests and partner agencies, as well as supporting their management committee with administrative, PR and fundraising tasks.
They are looking for someone to work 20 hours a week, including covering 5 breakfast shifts (from 7am to 9am on a rota basis between Monday and Sunday) where you will be supervising the team, helping with preparing and serving breakfasts at busy times, as well as carrying out stock takes, health and safety checks and other administrative tasks. It’s essential to keep track of how many people are using our service, as this helps us to gain further funding. So an ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively is definitely important!
With your experience of supervising staff and volunteers, you will be able to support them in introducing new processes for reviews and appraisals, as well as handling recruitment and induction of new volunteers/staff, providing information to our payroll provider and organising rotas.
For your remaining 10 hours per week, you will have the chance to get involved in many areas of the charity’s work, including liaising with partner organisations, attending networking meetings with trustees to raise the profile of our project and helping with fundraising and marketing activities. You will also support the management committee by preparing reports and statistics for monthly meetings and providing admin support such as producing agendas and minutes.
It’s essential that you have strong communication skills, as you will be the first point of contact for the organisation and will need to be able to build rapport with people from all backgrounds.
To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the voluntary sector, and ideally an understanding of homelessness. It is also important that you are computer literate, as well as having basic cooking skills! Equally important is the ability to listen without judging and provide a friendly welcome to everyone who needs our services.
They will provide training on food safety, first aid and health and safety if you do not already hold up to date qualifications in these areas.
They will provide you with a laptop to enable you to carry out some of your work remotely and will require a certain amount of flexibility with regards your working pattern to enable you to attend external meetings.
Closing date: 23rd August 2019
Interviews: 1st week of September 2019
Salary: £19,788 to £20,450 pro rata (£10,696 to £11,054)
Finance and Administration Officer at Swindon MS & Neuro Therapy Centre
20 hours a week £11,700
Swindon MS & Neuro Therapy Centre are looking for a Finance and Administrator to join their small team.
The successful candidate will have experience in Finance and Administration and be able to work in a busy and pressured but rewarding environment.
Key Skills:
Knowledge of Book keeping and accounting
Excellent written skills
Organisational skills
Good verbal skills
The ability to work on own initiative
Empathy with the cause.
Self-motivated.
Experience with Microsoft office, word, powerpoint and excel.
The candidate must be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the centre and willing to wholeheartedly commit to supporting the success of Swindon MS & Neuro Therapy Centre.
CVs please by e-mail or to: Swindon Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, Swindon SN5 7ER
Swindon MS & Neuro Therapy Centre provide services to children and vulnerable adults and candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Swindon Therapy Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Finance and Admin Officer at Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse
Reports to: Operations Manager
Part-time – 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week)
Salary – £21,074 per annum pro rata
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) are looking for a part-time, home-based Finance and Admin Officer to join our small, ambitious and growing charity. This role is dynamic and fast paced requiring an experienced administrator with excellent finance skills. They are looking for someone who is highly motivated, proactive and able to work remotely.
If you are well organised, with an eye for detail and adaptable, with excellent interpersonal skills then this job is for you.
Responsibilities
Finance
Prepare monthly staff invoices and expenses including verification of claims.
Raise invoices and manage debtors.
Support the CEO in completing accounting records.
Maintain appropriate filing systems and records.
Support the Senior Management Team in producing, managing and maintaining project and event budgets.
Administration
Ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the charity including supporting the activities of the CEO and Operations Manager.
Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support services to management and operational teams.
Participate in Trustee meetings when possible, providing key administrative support (approx. 4 meetings per year)
Help to plan, organise and support AAFDA events
Assist the Senior Management Team in other ad hoc administrative tasks as required
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
AAFDA is a small, busy charity, and all staff contribute to the general running of the organisation in addition to their specific role activities.
Person Specification
Essential
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi task, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Numerate and a problem solver with excellent attention to detail, able to spot and correct errors.
Principles of confidentiality including data protection/GDPR
Handling sensitive communications confidentially, efficiently and effectively
Willingness to get involved in a variety of projects and activities
Build and sustain relationships
Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly and professional manner
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel
Flexible, proactive approach and a positive attitude
Willingness to undertake occasional travel around the UK and some evening and weekend working
Desirable
Experience of working independently and remotely
Experience of working within a non-profit organisation
Dementia Cafe Coordinator at Central Swindon North Parish Council
Central Swindon Parish Council are currently recruiting for a Dementia Café Coordinator (to be employed via an agency). The successful candidate will be working 20 Hours per month for 6 months (Sep 2019 – Feb 2020) with an hourly rate of £16.31 being paid.
The role:
The Café Coordinator will be responsible for:
The successful running of the new Dementia Café
Working closely with the key stakeholders to ensure all sessions and related activities are run successfully.
Providing information and peer support in an informal setting for individuals with Dementia and their carers.
The successful applicant will be expected to initiate the setting up of a new Community Group or identify an existing group able to sustain the successful running of the Dementia Café and obtain required funding beyond the initial 6 month contract.
Subject to an enhanced DBS check
About you:
You will be expected to co-ordinate, organise and facilitate the engaging and safe running of services aimed to inform, educate, and support those affected by dementia.
All sessions should be well designed and allow participants to engage fully to maximise their enjoyment and the beneficial impact, considering the individual needs of group and adjusting the programme as necessary. The role will involve effective service user involvement, co-ordination of volunteers and liaising with relevant statutory and voluntary organisations in the area.
You will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as well as having good organisational skills combined with excellent communication and listening skills. An understanding of the value of the group activities to people living with dementia along with experience in a care and support environment will be essential.
They are looking for someone that has experience in co-ordinating, organising and facilitating group work, particularly focused on peer support and activity groups for individuals that have been affected by dementia. It is desirable that you have experience of co-ordinating volunteers and liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies. Fundraising experience would be an advantage.
To download a copy of the full job description please click here
To download a copy of the person specification for this role please click here
For an informal chat about the post please contact Natasha Perrett, tel: 01793 466499
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