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Government Job Support Scheme

The Chancellor has today announced a package of measures that will continue to protect jobs and help businesses through the uncertain months ahead as we continue to tackle the spread of the virus.

The package includes a new Jobs Support Scheme to protect millions of returning workers, extending the Self Employment Income Support Scheme and 15% VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors, and help for businesses in repaying government-backed loans.

Further information:

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Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Job Opportunities

We are now recruiting for 12 apprentice positions, 2 of which are ring fenced to Care leavers and Looked after children.

Adverts have gone live today on the RBKC Careers portal (individual links below) and will be closing on 13th October 2020. All applicants will need to apply through the portal.

These vacancies will be open to all, with no geographical restrictions.

However, applicants who are either:

  • A resident in the Borough
  • An RBKC care leaver
  • An RBKC school leaver who left school in the past 5 years.

and who meet the minimum requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Description, will be guaranteed an interview.

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Links to Job Adverts open to all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Links to Job adverts ring fenced to Care Leavers only.
Only RBKC and WCC Care Leavers can apply to the jobs below. They will need to apply using the links below as the jobs will not be visible on the RBKC Careers portal.

 

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New RBKC Apprenticeship Roles

We’re excited to let you know that RBKC will be recruiting for some new Council apprenticeship roles from the end of September. All applicants will need to apply through the portal: RBKC Careers portal and some of the apprenticeship roles we will be recruiting for include:

  • Business administration (level 3)
  • Housing (level 2 and 3)
  • Communication (level 3)
  • Safety, health and environmental technician (level 3)
  • Project manager (level 4)
  • Internal audit practitioner (level 4)
  • Procurement assistant (level 4)

These vacancies will be open to all, with no geographical restrictions. However, applicants who are either:

  • A resident in the Borough
  • An RBKC care leaver
  • An RBKC school leaver who left school in the past 5 years.

and who meet the minimum requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Description, will be guaranteed an interview. We are also looking to ring-fence a couple of these roles to RBKC care leavers and RBKC residents with disabilities. More details ito follow.

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Part Time Playworker Job Opportunity

Sands End Associated Projects In Action (SEAPIA) is a voluntarily run charitable organisation based in the heart of Sands End in Fulham. We provide a number of services for children age 4-13, including drop-in and childcare services.

We are seeking to recruit a temporary worker until Januiary 2021.  The post may be extended, dependent on funding.

We need an enthusiastic team player, who will be confident and experienced in assisting day to day children’s/young people’s play activities.

Details:
Hours: 3pm – 7pm Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday mornings
Rate:   £11.50 per hour
Reporting to: Centre Manager
Start date: 14th September (or as soon as possible)

The ideal candidate will provide quality planning and play care within the framework of SEAPIA’s policies and procedures.  An NVQ level 3 in childcare/play work is desirable.  A current, clear DBS check and references are essential.

To apply, please send your CV to info@seapia.org by Friday 4th September.  We particularly welcome candates from BAME communities.

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Vacancy – DATA Impact Analyst

Standing Together is seeking to appoint a DATA Impact Analyst to support the work of our London Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Team. You will have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all the partner agencies.

Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences are regular meetings where information is shared by a variety of key organisations both statutory and non-statutory on the highest risk domestic abuse cases in order to create safety/ action plans that help reduce and manage risk to victim/ survivors.

The successful applicant will have experience of data collection, analysis, interpretation of information and deliver robust presentation of Standing Together’s data through accurate report writing. You will be proficient in IT skills, Word, Excel and have a strong understanding of case recording data base systems. We are looking for a highly organised individual who is driven, analytical, proactive and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Standing Together is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse population and is therefore committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds across all roles and at all levels. We strongly encourage applications from within BAME communities.

Salary: £26,000 (ILW) per annum (pro rata)     Part Time: 21 hours per week

Location: Initially this post will be home based due to the COVID19 pandemic but following this the post will be based in Standing Together offices in West London.

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: 9am on Monday, 14th September 2020

Interview Date: Monday 28th September 2020 (Interviews will be held via ZOOM, details will be sent if you are invited for interview)

To apply: Please download the application pack available on our website at www.standingtogether.org.uk

For any queries, email admin@standingtogther.org.uk or call 020 8748 5717

https://www.standingtogether.org.uk/data-impact-analyst

 

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Job Vacancy: Women’s Crisis Navigator

Salary: £28,000 per annuum

Hours: 35

Contract Length: Fixed term contract until March 2021 (with a possibility of extending dependent on funding)

We are a vibrant law centre co-located in Hammersmith Library. We have a strong reputation in providing people in need with legal advice and representation and give support and training to other community groups. We aim to help to overcome the obstacles faced by those most disadvantaged who need access to the legal system.

We have a 40-year history of providing an excellent service to the community. Our patron is Lady Hale, retired president of the Supreme Court, and our Director won the outstanding achievement award at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2017

Purpose of the Role

We are recruiting a Women’s Crisis Navigator to provide holistic support, advice and assistance to women who are experiencing domestic abuse, the role will be supported by our specialist immigration, housing and child poverty teams.

We are looking for someone who is committed to improving the wellbeing and circumstances of women who have experienced domestic abuse. The Womens’ Crisis Navigator will be a self-motivated and organised individual who is enthusiastic about finding solutions for clients. They must be empathetic and patient to clients experiences and committed to working with people from a diverse background.

The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1

To apply, please email HFLAW@hfaw.org.uk for an application form and job pack. Closing date 4th September 2020 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place week commencing 7th September 2020

 

 

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Job Vacancy

Standing Together (ST) coordinates the ground breaking coordinated community response to domestic abuse in West London. ST are co-founders, alongside Peabody and Gentoo, of the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) which was founded in 2014 to promote better practice, policy and research in relation to housing and domestic abuse. DAHA is made up of a small team of five who are supporting housing providers in the UK to acquire DAHA accreditation. We offer the Safe at Home domestic abuse course, bespoke training for housing providers.

We are seeking an experienced and expert associate trainer(s) on a short-term contract (up to six months) to further develop our training offer to help meet an increase in demand for training courses and delivery. The associate trainer will design and develop new accessible and engaging training courses that includes producing all the content, activities and resources required for delivery by the DAHA team and our pool of associate trainers.

Please see link for further details.

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Carers Network are Recruiting for a New CEO

For nearly 30 years Carers Network has supported carers in Westminster. We have grown significantly in the past three years and have responsibility for providing services in three London Boroughs. Our income comes from a range of sources, in addition to the local authorities where we provide services. We provide information, advice, case work and support, social events, and activities for carers. We ensure carers are involved in making decisions about all aspects of their caring role. We now need a dynamic, entrepreneurial and charismatic leader to take our charity to the next stage of its development.  Someone who is passionate about helping carers in London. If you think this is you, then we’d love to hear from you.

Role: Chief Executive

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (depending upon experience)

Closing date for all applications: 10thAugust 2020. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 7thSeptember 2020

For further details click here

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We’re Hiring – Two Researcher Posts Available

Are you a researcher hoping to work on topics of social importance? Do you want to help charities through high-quality nationally-recognised research? We are hiring two researchers  to work on DSC’s funding guides and online database.Date closing: 19/07/2020. Find out more.

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Operations Manager Job Opportunity

Responsible to:                     Chief Executive

Responsible for:                   Project Managers, Administrator and Finance Officer

Contractual Hours:               5 days a week, 35 hours per week (with some evenings and occasional weekends)

Salary Level (Per Annum):   £38,220 gross annual salary. 1 year Fixed term, with the possibility of extending.

Annual Leave Entitlement:  5.6 weeks per annum (Public Holidays Included) full time equivalent

Main Purpose of Role: The Upper Room (TUR) works with various disadvantaged groups including homeless people, destitute migrants and ex-offenders, helping them to improve their lives and become productive members of society. The successful applicant will have responsibility for managing and working with the Project Managers to ensure the smooth running of all operational activities of The Upper Room. This includes oversight of risk management, health and safety, Safeguarding and Data control.  For Job Description & Person Spec, click here

How to apply: CV and covering one page letter stating how you meet the person specifications to nicky.flynn@theupperroom.org by Friday 31 July at 5pm. Interviews will be held at The Upper Room on Thursday 6 August 2020, second interviews on Wednesday 12 August.

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