Administrator
We are looking for a self-motivated, dedicated, and highly organised admin genius to run the office and
support 5 full time and 3 part time staff, plus a freelance bookkeeper and some consultants/advisors. The
work will be varied, ranging from liaising with our landlord to managing our website and social media profile,
requiring significant adaptability and responsibility.
You will provide essential administrative support that the team will rely on to enable us to focus on the
challenging task of implementing our innovative model of support for children and young people in West
London. The ideal candidate will genuinely love organisation and get a buzz from achieving organisational
efficiency.
You will thrive in a small team environment with strong communication skills and an agreeable manner. You
will also share the team’s passion for changing the way disadvantaged children and young people are
supported in West London, and be looking to apply your skills and experience to this area. You will enjoy the
opportunity to work closely with team members to support them on the delivery of their areas of focus. And
you will bring some rich new perspectives to the organisation.
Full Job Specification
Please note the closing date has moved from 12 Jan to 25 Jan. (See an updated JD above)
Hammersmith & Fulham Mind (HFM) is an independent mental health provider working with people living in the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and beyond for over 25 years.
We are now in a position to recruit a social prescription lead for Hammersmith and Fulham Mind. This new role is on the cutting edge of mental health and involves working closely with local GPs to develop and deliver a social prescription service over a 15 month pilot period. We need someone that can provide top quality work with individuals, but is also inspired by a vision for social prescription which could see it play a huge role in primary healthcare in the future. If you are excited by the idea of setting up, developing and delivering something that could be a cornerstone of future service provision then apply without delay. We are looking to start this project up as soon as possible and certainly before the end of 2015!!!
HFM offer competitive benefits to employees, including 25 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 30) and flexible working.
HFM is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who have experience of using mental health services as well as people from BMER backgrounds.
Please click on links below for application form and job description
Application Form
Job description
Advance is seeking a Fundraising Intern!
3-6 month, 3 day a week opportunity
Advance is a leading light in domestic violence and women offender services in West London.
We have an excellent reputation and are set for significant growth over the next year. We are taking over the running of services across the spectrum of Violence against Women and Girls in three London boroughs, heading up nine organisations, having just won the government contract for this work. We are also gearing up to expand the geographical reach of our work with women offenders, described as “the gold standard” by the local police force. So, this is a genuinely exciting and challenging time to join a fresh team of managers and make a real difference to these vital services.
We are seeking a Fundraising Intern with good writing skills and an interest in our services to join us at our Hammersmith offices. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn, and be able to aid the Fundraising team in producing funding bids, work on improving donor relations, and carry out fundraising event planning duties.
- You need to be able to commit to a 3-6 month, 3 day a week internship to gain the maximum from this
placement - You will receive a full induction, shadow senior managers and get ongoing training and support from
experienced fundraisers within the team. You will also work alongside the CEO, an experienced fundraiser - You will learn budgeting, research skills and will help us shape the future of the organisation. You will also be
involved in strategic meetings and given opportunities to learn about the sector as part of your work in a
welcoming all-woman team of 35 staff - Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed
Advance is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The post is open to women only (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
To find out more about the role, speak to either:
Aanchal Clare 07506 747015 aanchal.c@advancecharity.org.uk or
Anna Smith 07962 346546 anna.s@advancecharity.org.uk
To apply: please download the volunteer application form and Role Description from our website at:
http://advancecharity.org.uk/#/volunteer-or-intern-with-us/4586543198 (Get Involved/Volunteer or Intern with Us)
Completed applications should be emailed to althea.k@advancecharity.org.uk or posted marked ‘Private
and Confidential’ to :
Althea King
ADVANCE (BSU Recruitment)
Unit 6,The Lanchesters
162-164 Fulham Palace Road
London W6 9ER
ADVANCE
Elan House, Unit 6, The Lanchesters
162-164 Fulham Palace Road W6 9ER
E: Admin_AAP@advancecharity.org.uk
W: www.advancecharity.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1086873
A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered offices in England as above. Reg. No. 4064660
ADVANCE delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls in these three boroughs as part of the Angelou Partnership, within the partnership ADVANCE provides independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
Female* Substance Misuse IDVA
Contract: Maternity Cover 1st February 2016 – 30th January 2017
Grade/Salary: NJC scale 29 – 31 £28,191 – 29,838 per annum inc. London Weighting
Working hours: 35 hours per week plus on call out of hours (as cover when required) according to contract terms. The job may involve working out of hours and time off in lieu will be taken by arrangement with the Manager.
Work location: Based at ADVANCE Hammersmith office and community locations
The Substance Misuse IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients for whom substance abuse is a factor. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse and substance misuse sectors. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women involved in substance misuse services, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
ADVANCE is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and is open to women only (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Benefits include 30 days holiday and a non-contributory pension scheme
Closing date: 14th December at 12pm Interview date: 21st December
To apply for the IDVA job please download the application form and Job Description from our website at http://advancecharity.org.uk/#/come-work-for-us/4550289399 (Get Involved/Come Work for Us)
Completed applications should be emailed to althea.k@advancecharity.org.uk or posted marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to :
Althea King, ADVANCE (BSU Recruitment)
Unit 6,The Lanchesters 162-164 Fulham Palace Road
London W6 9ER
Registered Charity Number 1086873
We are looking to recruit an Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) to join our unique team of accredited ISACs. If you are interest and would like some further information please follow the links at the end of this page.
Job Title: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers
Organisation: Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Outline of Role: Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service CIC employs a number of Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworks (ISACs) who offer support for high risk victims who have been the subject of stalking, support them through the criminal justice system and offer relevant advice and advocacy. The ISAC will be responsible for providing an efficient, effective trauma informed response to victims of stalking across England and Wales. This will include assessing an individual’s needs based on the risk at that time and ensuring that the victim’s voice is heard locally and at appropriate multi-agency or professional meetings.
The role will also include working with professionals and local agencies to ensure a coordinated response is in place and all relevant agencies work together effectively.
This post is based in Central London.
Closing Date: 5pm on the Wednesday 9 December 2015
Interviews will be scheduled for Monday 14 December
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this role, the full job description and application form can be found on the following link: http://paladinservice.co.uk/category/vacancies/ and email to office@paladinservice.co.uk.
Chief Executive- Full time
We are looking for an exceptional leader, Confident and capable of leading all aspects of WCE. Business and service development, partnership building, finance, operations, and programme management.
Key accountabilities include:
- Manage, coach and develop the growing team (11 staff)
- Lead the development of a multi-facetted business strategy
- Lead the service delivery of WCE’s programme of activities
- Deliver the business strategy for sustained growth for WCE and
run cost-effectively - Ensure the highest standards of financial management,
- Act as ambassador for WCE including PR and client relationship
building as the lead on new business opportunities
Bookkeeper- Part time
We are looking for someone to join us immediately who has experience of working with QuickBooks and supporting the financial management of a small organisation. Ideally you will live locally and can start immediately.
Salary: £18,000 pa (pro rata)
Hours: 7.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Base White City Community Centre
Closing date for application: 9th December 2015
RECEPTION / TRIAGE VACANCIES
Volunteer position with expenses paid (travel (£5 Limit) within London and £3 for lunch if the volunteer is here for the entire day).
Details: Hammersmith and Fulham Law Centre was established in 1979 and has worked on the front line of advice needs for 36 years. We are rooted in our community, have an in-depth understanding of local needs and issues and prioritise helping those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We are well connected to other advice agencies and community groups and provide second tier advice to other agencies.
H&F Law Centre has legal aid contracts in housing, immigration and asylum and provides free legal advice and representation to those who are eligible under the scheme. We also run the duty possession desk on Mondays and Wednesdays at the County Court in Hammersmith.
In order to support our busy reception and caseworkers, H&F Law Centre is recruiting Reception and Triage Volunteers able to commit on a part-time basis of at least one day per week.
Click on links below for more info
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ADVANCE delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls in these three boroughs as part of the Angelou Partnership, within the partnership ADVANCE provides independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse
Female* Independent Domestic Violence Adviser – part time
Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2016
Salary: NJC scale 29 – 31 £28,191 – £29,838 per annum pro rata inc. London Weighting
Working hours: 21 hours per week with some on-call cover required
Work Location: Based at ADVANCE Hammersmith office and community locations
The IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients at high risk. They will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from aged 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support. Part of the role will to be to establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with services providing services to clients and partner agencies within the Angelou Partnership. The post holder will work across the three boroughs under the guidance of the team leaders and project manager.
Closing date: 11th November at 12pm Interview date: to be confirmed
Female* Duty Worker – part time
Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2016
Salary: NJC scale 18-21 £20,632- £22,616 per annum pro rata inc.London Weighting
Working hours: 21 hours per week with some on-call cover required
Work Location: Based at ADVANCE Hammersmith office and community locations
The Duty Worker will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. They will work within the team to make proactive contact attempts with high volumes of new referrals and once this contact is established complete initial needs and risk assessments. They shall provide initial advice and crisis safety planning before the case is allocated to an IDVA/caseworker or referred to the appropriate partner agency for ongoing support. They will provide this high quality support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from aged 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice, civil remedies, housing and related matters.
Closing date: 11th November at 12pm Interview date: to be confirmed
Consideration will be given to applicants wanting to combine both Duty Worker and IDVA part time posts into one full time role of 35 hours per week.
Female* Floating Support Worker – full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: NJC scale 18-21 £20,632 – £22,616 per annum inc. London Weighting
Working hours: 35 hours per week with some on-call cover required
Work Location: Based at ADVANCE Hammersmith office and community locations
The Floating Support Worker will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients for whom housing and risk of tenancy breakdown is a factor. They will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from age 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support they will focus on working with clients to maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Part of the role will be to establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies
within the Angelou Partnership. The post holder will work across the three boroughs under the guidance of the team leaders and project manager.
Closing date: 25th November at 12pm Interview date: 4th December
ADVANCE is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and is open to women only (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Benefits include 30 days holiday and a non-contributory pension scheme.
To apply please download the application form and Job Description from our website at http://advancecharity.org.uk/#/come-work-for-us/4550289399
Completed applications should be emailed to: althea.k@advancecharity.org.uk or posted marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to :
Althea King, ADVANCE (BSU Recruitment)
Unit 6,The Lanchesters 162-164 Fulham Palace Road
London W6 9ER
Registered Charity Number 1086873
