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Developed by Octopus Impact and Polymathic in partnership with the University of Bath Public Engagement Unit. The University of Bath has launched a new e-learning course designed to help researchers, practitioners, and community organisations confidently measure and communicate the social value of their work. “Measuring Social Impact”  draws on the expertise of Octopus Impact and Polymathic, who first delivered the material through a series of well-received in-person workshops in 2024. These original workshops were tailored specifically for researchers and community groups across Bath and North East Somerset. Drawing on insights from community conversations and Participate Grants applications, the sessions addressed the practical challenges many organisations face when trying to evaluate the difference they make. The overwhelmingly positive response inspired a new ambition: to transform the full training into a free, accessible online course for anyone who needs it. Working closely with the University of Bath Public Engagement Unit, Octopus Impact and Polymathic have now converted the comprehensive curriculum into a high-quality e-learning experience. Every practical tool, exercise, and template has been carefully preserved to ensure that the online version offers the same depth of learning as the in-person programme. Hosted on the MoodleCloud platform, the course brings together ten modules that guide learners step-by-step through the fundamentals of social impact evaluation. By the end, participants will be better equipped to articulate the value of their projects and make informed decisions about future work. What Learners Will Explore Throughout the course, participants will: Understand what evaluation is—and why it matters Distinguish between research and evaluation Learn key concepts including outputs, outcomes, and impact Apply core evaluation principles grounded in ethics and equity Develop trauma-informed and GDPR-compliant evaluation practices Create a basic Theory of Change Explore a range of evaluation frameworks and tools Learn to select appropriate metrics and measures Collect and analyse evaluation data effectively Use specialised tools for evaluating areas such as wellbeing What Previous Participants Said “I’ve showed these tools to my CEO and will carry on showing them to my team. We are going to use them for mapping out future projects and where we are going to go.” “It has given me more insight into what is needed and I will be able to apply for grants using this.” “Lots of great content – I really felt I learned a lot that was actionable. Some training is great but a bit nebulous, and when you go back to the day job it’s hard to use what you’ve learned.” With its practical approach and accessible format, Measuring Social Impact  offers a complete toolkit for anyone looking to evaluate and strengthen the positive change they create. To join the course simply follow this link: Sign Up Here!

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership is thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for community organisations across the West of England! They are inviting local groups to co-produce community climate and nature action plans  and start turning these ideas into real, impactful action. They are looking for six community organisations  to take part in their Community Climate & Nature Action Project’s Capacity Building Programme . This initiative is informed by insights from three previous cohorts of diverse Bristol communities, ensuring the programme is tailored to what really works on the ground. Each participant organisation will benefit from £30,000 funding and a tailored programme of support to collaborate with local residents in creating climate and nature solutions that work for your communities. This is a fantastic chance to collaborate with your community, strengthen your organisation’s capacity, and make a tangible difference for both people and the environment. They are welcoming applications from voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise organisations  across the West of England. Please note, statutory organisations are not eligible , although their support and collaboration are very welcome. For full details, including eligibility criteria, project requirements, support offered, and the application process, visit their website . To help communities take climate and nature action, Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership offers a variety of free resources and research : Guides for community organisations  to kickstart climate and nature projects Climate & Disability resources  – practical tools for creating a green and accessible future Learnings from five years of community climate action  – insights and case studies to inspire your projects This is a unique chance to strengthen your organisation’s impact while making meaningful contributions to your local environment. Don’t miss out – get involved and help shape a sustainable future for your community!

3SG BaNES is a thriving, independent membership network for the charity, social enterprise, faith and voluntary sector operating in Bath and North East Somerset. Click here to learn about our latest co-op programme - Social Economy West. Earn a Voucher Worth Up To £60! Trusts and Major Donors Conference 2025 Event Date: 11/12/25, 12:00 Are you a trusts, grants, or major donor fundraiser that’s looking for a way to define success, increase your impact, and reduce your workload? The Trusts and Major Donor conference is back for another year of shared learning, case studies, and best practice. View Event Short job description shows here....typing some extra text here to show how a line return looks in the repeater, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set. Visit this Member's Website Member Name from Dataset Most Recent Job Posted Latest News from 3SG An E-Learning Course to Empower You and Your Organisation! An E-Learning Course to Empower You and Your Organisation -Developed by Octopus Impact and Polymathic in partnership with the University of Bath Public Engagement Unit. Read Story Member Spotlight Team Leader - Single Supported Housing Close Date: 3 January 2026 Julian House You’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our Single Supported Housing projects in Bath. You’ll lead with purpose—guiding and supporting passionate teams to deliver exceptional services. View Position Networking Groups Part of 3SG BANES' charter is to facilitate communications between the third sector organisations in the area. To that end, we support a number of networking groups that meet regularly to share successes and best practices in a variety of different disciplines. Check out the Networks/Groups page to view these learn more about other Networking opportunities in & around Bath. Go to the Networks Page Next Planned Event Calling all 3rd sector organisations based, or working, in BaNES! We have launched our annual Third Sector Survey 2022/23, and invite you to complete it by the 30th of November! Every local third sector organisation* is encouraged to respond to the short survey, even if they are not a 3SG member. As a thank you, you'll receive a free gift** worth up to £60! Complete Survey Click here to view all upcoming events Click here to view all our job postings Click here to view all 3SG News Click here to view all 3SG Members Follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn and Instagram or connect with other charities in BaNES here. This is the place to find local third sector news, events, jobs and support around BaNES. It’s very quick and easy to join and benefit from being a member. You can either sign up now or get in touch as we’d love to speak with you. Learn More Join Us 3SG is a membership network of over 200 charities, social enterprises and community groups in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). Have a question to ask other local Third Sector organisations? Click here to post a question in our new 3SG Forum!

Job opportunity at Julian House - Supported Housing Worker - Bath Previous Job Next Job Job Role: Supported Housing Worker (Part-time) Salary: £18,842.13 per year (full time equivalent £25,235) Hours: 28 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Bath Additional information: - Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota About Julian House: Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for! The Role: Are you passionate about making a real impact in people’s lives? We're looking for a Part-Time Supported Housing Worker to join our dedicated team in Bath. Our service supports individuals with recent experience of rough sleeping—many of whom fall outside traditional housing priority criteria. With five properties and around 30 clients, we provide tailored support at medium to high levels, helping people rebuild their lives. In this role, you'll work closely with up to 10 clients, building trust and providing person-centred support that empowers them to recognise their strengths, boost their confidence, and prepare for independent living. Responsibilities include: Create and deliver personalised support plans and risk assessments to help clients thrive. Champion safeguarding by following policies and procedures to keep everyone safe. Empower clients by offering advice, information, and support to connect them with the right services. Maintain accurate client records using our system, INFORM. Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined. You can view the full job description by clicking here . Qualifications / Requirements: Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours. Able to build effective relationships with clients and services. There are many great reasons to join our team! Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators 27 days annual leave , including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff) 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops A generous and competitive pension scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators For all the fantastic and valuable work you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team at recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk . We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out! < All Jobs Supported Housing Worker - Bath Salary: £18,842.13 per year (full time equivalent £25,235) Hours: 28 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent, part time Location: Bath Close Date: Saturday, 3 January 2026 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Julian House - Team Leader - Single Supported Housing Previous Job Next Job Job Role: Team Leader – Single Supported Housing Salary: £27,810 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Bath Additional information: - Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota - Participation in the first-responder system (emergency cover) at our homeless hostel About Julian House: Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects, and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for! The Role: As a Team Leader , you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our Single Supported Housing projects in Bath . You’ll lead with purpose—guiding and supporting passionate teams to deliver exceptional services that truly change lives. We provide tailored, high-level support to individuals with recent experience of rough sleeping, helping them rebuild their lives and regain independence. In this role, you’ll ensure performance targets, quality standards, and contractual commitments are met—while championing the values that make Julian House so special. Your leadership will be hands-on and visible, inspiring teams and driving continuous improvement with the support of the Service Manager. Most importantly, you’ll empower clients to reach their full potential and transform their futures. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and leading with heart, this is the role for you! Responsibilities include: Lead and Support Your Team: Provide guidance, regular reviews, and supervisions to ensure your team feels supported and empowered. Drive Quality and Compliance: Monitor weekly KPIs, and make sure risk assessments and support plans are updated and submitted on time. Champion Client Engagement: Create opportunities for clients to get involved in the service and local projects, fostering inclusion and community. Deliver Outstanding Support: Offer a person-centred, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach that promotes empowerment and resilience. Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined. You can view the full job description by clicking here . Qualifications / Requirements: Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours. Understanding of the causes of homelessness and social exclusion, and the approaches which seek to address these. There are many great reasons to join our team! Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan 27 days annual leave , including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff) 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop A generous and competitive pension scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators For all the fantastic and valuable work you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team at recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk . We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out! < All Jobs Team Leader - Single Supported Housing Salary: £27,810 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent, full time Location: Bath Close Date: Saturday, 3 January 2026 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job