The current Chair of HF Mencap is stepping down after twenty years of service and is keen that a replacement is found soon to bring a fresh perspective and maintain momentum. A group of Trustees is supporting the process of finding his replacement.
Does somebody you know have an interest in taking on the role?
Anybody who is interested in understanding more about the role before applying should contact: trustees@hfmencap.org
Location:
Addison Road Primary School, Addison Gardens, London W14 0DT
Mix of local and remote working, currently weighted heavily towards the latter.
Time:
Expected to be an average of up to 10 hours a month, including running a minimum of four Board Meetings a year, and attending internal working groups and external meetings. A higher time investment will be needed during the period of induction.
Period:
Three-year term on election with the opportunity to be re-elected for a further term of three years.
Terms:
Voluntary role, necessary out of pocket expenses reimbursed.
About HF Mencap:
HF Mencap is the only disabilities charity in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that focuses solely on people with learning disabilities, autism, and other developmental conditions. It mainly supports clients from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, with a small number from three other London boroughs.
The charity provides a wide range of service-user led activity, summarised in five projects: advocacy for families of young people with learning disabilities, a peer-support group for young people’s families, a youth development project for young adults, a transitions service for young adults with additional mental health needs and a day service where the focus is on peer support and skills development through a range of inclusive activities.
To learn more about the charity please go to: https://hfmencap.org/
What are we looking for?
A Chair to join the Board of Trustees at an exciting point in the Charity’s development. Having continued to provide services successfully in the face of COVID, it has recently moved to new premises. We are looking for somebody with the energy and experience to oversee governance and work closely with the Chief Executive to take HF Mencap through the next phase of development, which will include building up reserves further and diversifying the current service provision.
Experience of working in the third sector and being a trustee would be advantageous but not essential, whereas experience of leadership and chairing meetings and/or events is. The role requires the ability to connect and communicate with people with a range of learning disabilities and/or autism to ensure that the charity is meeting their needs. Personal connection to people living with these challenges either by means of a family relationship or work is desirable, but if not present a strong affinity with HF Mencap’s cause is needed.
What will you be doing?
The purpose of the Chair is to provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees and to lead the oversight of the management of the charity. The Chair will enable the Board to fulfil its responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of HF Mencap.
The Chair works with the other Trustees and the Chief Executive to ensure that the organisation complies with its legal duties and makes sure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing documents.
The role ensures that the charity has a clear vision and mission, and that strategic objectives are developed, and resources used, to enable maximum impact for its beneficiaries.
The Chair will work collaboratively with the Chief Executive and will communicate the decisions of the Board to the Chief Executive and as appropriate to staff.
The Chair will act as an ambassador for the charity, managing links into wider networks in partnership with the Chief Executive and other Trustees.
What difference will you make?
The social pressures of COVID have put the needs of those with learning disability further down the agenda nationally. You will be helping to keep their voice heard and enabling a local charity to take an even more active role in supporting them. There is an opportunity for the new Chair to appoint further trustees in the short-term.
How to apply
Please send a comprehensive CV with your full name and contact details (including an e-mail address) to trustees@hfmencap.org by April 4th 2022 at the latest, together with a supporting statement setting out why you are for applying for this role and how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification in the full role description, posted on the HF Mencap web-site here: Chair Of The Board Of Trustees – Vacancy – HF Mencap
Please also supply the names and contact details of two references (who will only be contacted if you reach final interview stage).
Please note that you will require DBS clearance to fulfil this role.
If you are interested in an informal discussion prior to applying, please e-mail trustees@hfmencap.org to arrange a call.
A few more details
We encourage people living with disability to apply. Please let us know if you live with any disability and/or if you require any special provision should you be called for an interview.
LMP Education has access to a new date for the fabulous course offering that commences on Monday 28th March 2022. The Course is a Remote 5-day Level 2 Understanding Children’s and Young Peoples Mental Health. Once the learner has completed the course, LMP Education will apply for a FREE ENHANCED DBS and arrange a GUARANTEED JOB INTERVIEW with vacancies Pan London. Details of the course are below:
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This course is split into five manageable units:
Unit 1: Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context
Unit 2: Understand Factors which may affect Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Unit 3: Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns
Unit 4: Understand the Impact of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns
Unit 5: Understand how to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns
BENEFITS
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Establish a long-standing career pathway within the health and social care sector
- This course is delivered via distance learning/Learn from Home
- Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development
- Personal tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed
- FREE DBS will be arranged for all learners who complete this course
Peabody’s mission to help people make the most of their lives by providing good quality homes, working with communities and promoting wellbeing. Specifically, the Peabody Community Foundation (PCF) contributes to the delivery of Peabody’s objective to champion thriving communities and our vision is to create 21st century communities that are healthier, wealthier and happier.
The Community Development Worker will lead on community engagement and consultation and develop new partnerships that meet community priorities. S/he will ensure residents are involved in decision making at the Old Oak centre, grow peer support networks for residents and capacity build local community groups, including the awarding of Micro Grants, so that they can develop their own initiatives and projects. S/he will also take a lead on outreach and communications for the estate, ensuring all residents are informed of activities and events which are of interest and benefit to them.
Work type: Fixed Term – Full Time and Part Time
Location: Old Oak House, W12
Department: Communities
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000
Older People’s Worker
Part-time / Possible Full-time
Salary £ 21,000 pro rata
We are looking for a highly motivated person with skills to work with vulnerable older people and demonstrating experience of providing welfare advice, support and community work.
2 years’ experience of Advice & community development and good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic are essential.
The post holder will provide isolated and hard-to-reach older people with advice and information to become less isolated and independent. And will also connect them to group activities, ensuring that they are supported in improving their physical and mental well-being
For further information and an application pack,
please contact Iraqi Association by email on: iraqicommunity@btclick.com
Application closing date is: 5.00 pm Monday 11st April 2022
Job purpose
To be the lead worker implementing the vision, aims and objectives and services of WAND UK, within the strategy and policies agreed by the Trustees, and ensuring the efficient and effective use of WAND UK’s resources to meet the needs of women including Black Asian Minority Ethnic Refugee (BAMER) and their families in the area of benefit.
Last date to receive applications: 17th March 2022
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 21st March, and interviews will take place on Wednesday 23rd March 2022.
Applicants can send their CV and cover letter to: nandini.ganesh@hfmencap.org
Location: London
Salary: £23,000-26,000, Permanent – Full Time
You’ll be proactive and organised in order to deliver high-quality administrative support and coordination to the One Small Thing team. This will cover the coordination and logistics planning of our training events, and administration support for our programmes and projects, including our Regional Network Meetings and our Quality Mark. You will also provide logistical support with One Small Thing events and our national conference. You will manage and respond to day-to-day enquiries. The ideal candidate would thrive from working in a busy team and working across multiple projects and programmes of work.
You will need:
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Excellent planning and organisational skills
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Advanced IT skills including Excel, Word and database
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Experience of coordinating meetings and events
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Closing Date: 10am 14th March
Interviews: 15th and 16th March
The application link is here.
https://onesmallthing.org.uk/work-with-us
We are currently recruiting for the following roles.
Children and Health Coordinator
Application deadline: Monday 11th February 2022 at 11:59 pm
Older People’s Services Manager (Maternity Cover – c.12 months)
£37,395 per year (pro rata = £29,916 incl. Inner London Weighting for 28 hours per week)
Closing date: 9 am on Monday 7th February 2022.
Interviews will be held on Monday 14th February 2022.
Bishop Creighton House (BCH), a Hammersmith & Fulham charity established in 1908, runs a community centre and projects for older and disabled people and families with children under five.
We are looking for a maternity cover manager to run our Older People’s Services (OPS), which comprises Homeline, a befriending project for older people, and Keep Active, which helps older people back to fitness after a fall or illness.
As well as running OPS, you will be part of the management team of BCH. You will need experience of managing staff and volunteers and ideally, of working with older people.
To apply, visit our website and/or complete the attached application form Recruitment | Bishop Creighton House
Send completed applications to Rory Gillert, rgillert@creightonhouse.org
