Job opportunity at BANES Carers Centre - Finance Manager Previous Job Next Job The right candidate wil have experience of: Maintaining accounts, managing monthly payroll,invoice processing, payments, bank deposits and reconcilliation Monitoring income and expenditure Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial information and reports to budget holders and Board members Preparing accounts for external examination or audit Ensuring financial policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to Developing and implementing clear admiinistrative processesand procedures. This is a part-time post with working days and times negotiable. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is required. The post can be a mixture of office and home based. We are a local independent charity with a big vision - we want to live in a community where unpaid carers get fully recognised, valuedand supported. An Application Form and Job Description is available on our website: www.banescarerscentre.org.uk < All Jobs Finance Manager Salary: £28,156 (FTE) Hours: 16 Hours per week Contract Type: Part Time Location: The Woodlands, Lower Bristol Road, Bath BA2 9ES Close Date: Monday, 21 March 2022 Email Contact: gill.evans@banescarerscentre.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at We Hear You (WHY) - Head of Fundraising and Engagement at We Hear You Previous Job Next Job This is a new role in We Hear You, a trusted local charity providing professional counselling for children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions across Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire. It’s an exciting time to be joining us. We have ambitious plans to develop a hub model for our core and complementary services and to do this we are recruiting into new key posts in the organisation. As Head of Fundraising and Engagement you will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and leadership team to develop an ambitious fundraising and marketing business plan, growing income, and building our brand. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of success in generating income and with significant practical experience in at least one of the following areas: corporates, major gifts, grants, and legacies. In 2024/25 we aim to raise £450k from community fundraising, trusts and grants. https://www.facebook.com/WHYWeHearYou https://www.instagram.com/why_wehearyou/ https://twitter.com/WHYwehearyou https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08uEoyqwFJtpv6OG1vyXvw Hours: 25 hours per week. There is flexibility as to the timing and location of your working hours, but you will be expected to be in our main office in Frome, Somerset on regular occasions. Salary: £37,500 - £43,500 pro rata with paid holidays and pension contributions. Salary is dependent on experience. Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer and ultimately the trustees. Responsible for: Line management of the Grant Fundraiser, Fundraiser, Marketing and Communications Officer and Volunteer Coordinator. As part of our recruitment and selection process and commitment to safeguarding, we will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of all individuals in this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report. For more information, please review the job description and if your skills and experience match, please use our application form to apply. http://www.wehearyou.org.uk/recruitment Please send your application to info@wehearyou.org.uk . Closing date: 5pm Friday 15th March 2024 Interview date: Friday 22nd March & Monday 25th March 2024 < All Jobs Head of Fundraising and Engagement at We Hear You Salary: £37,500 - £43,500 pro rata, dependent on experience Hours: 25 hours per week Contract Type: Temporary or permanent considered Location: Frome and work from home Close Date: Friday, 15 March 2024 Email Contact: info@wehearyou.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Carers Support Centre - Chief Executive Officer Previous Job Next Job Carers Support Centre (CSC), is a charity which has built up an excellent reputation providing innovative and creative support, information and advice to unpaid carers living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas for the last 25 years. With the retirement of the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the charity is now seeking to appoint a CEO to provide dynamic leadership, direction and innovation to CSC, enabling the achievement of its strategic aims and objectives. The Chief Executive will spearhead new strategic initiatives, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, to enable CSC to identify and action new opportunities that will drive the organisation forward in an increasingly competitive environment, all the time being led by the needs of carers. The successful candidate will be an ambassador for both the organisation and unpaid carers, cultivating positive relationships across a broad range of stakeholders and increasing the profile and impact of CSC. The new CEO will have a high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence to lead an experienced, dedicated and highly motivated team. They will have proven leadership and management experience in the delivery of an organisation’s strategy and demonstrable success in managing growth. The individual will be knowledgeable about UK Charity legislation and sustainable financial management. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use their own initiative, prioritise their workload and work to tight deadlines. You will be a forward thinking, committed and passionate individual with a true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer. To request a recruitment pack, please e-mail Mary Whittington, Chair of Trustees, chair@carerssupportcentre.org.uk Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 14th January 2024 Provisional interview dates: Wednesday 24th/Thursday 25th January 2024 < All Jobs Chief Executive Officer Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week Contract Type: Full time Location: Hybrid - home and office based Close Date: Sunday, 14 January 2024 Email Contact: chair@carerssupportcentre.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath City Farm - Events & Bookings Coordinator Previous Job Next Job Bath City Farm - Events & Bookings Coordinator Overall purpose of the job: The Events and Bookings Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of Farm bookings, as well as a being a point of contact to Farm visitors. The post holder will provide excellent customer service and continue development of streamlined administrative systems to coordinate Farm bookings effectively. This role is also responsible for planning and executing a programme of events for the Farm with the aim of meeting agreed fundraising targets and providing opportunities for local residents to come together and participate in Farm activities. Main duties and responsibilities: • Responsible for bookings including birthday parties, corporate team building days and school visits. • Ensure all bookings have adequate staffing, room allocation and resources. • Collaborate with colleagues to set up the Community Kitchen, Training Room and other bookable spaces for site hire bookings when required, ensuring the customers’ needs for equipment and catering are met, and ensuring hired rooms are cleared and ready for use at the end of each booking. • Plan and deliver the programme of events as set out by the Fundraising & Communications Lead, with the aim of maximising fundraising revenue and raising the profile of the Farm including arranging staff and all aspects of each event. • Coordinate the smooth running of the Farm’s Community Garden Plots scheme, promoting the growing spaces to local residents and organisations, ensuring growers’ licences are drawn up, signed and renewed as necessary, and that annual fees are collected. Liaise with the site team to ensure the communal areas of the plots are properly maintained and respond to growers’ queries and complaints. • Being a first point of contact for general Farm enquiries via telephone, email or onsite. The post holder will develop an in-depth overall knowledge of all Farm activities, events and facilities. • Support ordering of office and site supplies. The full job description, person specification and details of how to apply are on our website at www.bathcityfarm.org.uk/work-with-us/ < All Jobs Events & Bookings Coordinator Salary: FTE Salary £26,971 (£16,183 for 22.5 hours/week). Hours: 22.5 hours/week Contract Type: Part time Location: Bath City Farm Close Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025 Email Contact: recruitment@bathcityfarm.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at RUHX - Charity Operations Officer Previous Job Next Job We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Charity Operations Officer to help ensure our internal systems and processes run smoothly, so our fundraising and impact can go even further. This is your chance to be part of a charity that believes in being positively disruptive, creative and collaborative, all to make a transformative difference for our patients, staff and community. We’re big enough to make an impact and small enough to care. This means that we believe in creating an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environment for all our staff, as we know that a diverse, happy, and healthy team is vital to our success. Main duties of the job No two days in our team are the same. This role will be based onsite in the office in Bath, with some opportunities to work flexibly. You will have a varied role which involves managing a wide range of duties and tasks, including. Supporting the Head of Operations with administrative, finance, compliance, and governance tasks. Leading internal processes, including banking and financial processes, supplier relationships, and documentation. Helping maintain accurate financial records and managing charity databases and systems. Data management, analysis, segmentation and reporting to drive strategic decision-making across the RUHX team. Helping embed good financial and data practices that support our values and enhance our culture We’re looking for a kind and compassionate person who is passionate about the NHS and making a difference to healthcare for our community. A great communicator and team player. Proactive, exceptionally organised and creative in problem solving. And in addition; Skilled and knowledgeable in finance and administration, ideally within a charity or public sector. Confident in administering CRM/databases, and developing segmentation, insights and reports. Confident using systems like Microsoft Office, finance systems and project planning tools For the full job description, person specifiaction and details of how to apply please go to https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7240760?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=101882 to find out more about RUHX please go to https://ruhx.org.uk/ < All Jobs Charity Operations Officer Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Full time Location: Office based Close Date: Friday, 27 June 2025 Email Contact: rgyde@nhs.net < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath City Farm - Café Cooks Previous Job Next Job Closing date is ASAP: Due to the urgency, please apply as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications as they are received. This is an exciting job-share role responsible for the planning and preparation of dishes at Bath City Farm’s new community café. Passionate about food, you will plan and cook vibrant, seasonal, nutritious, and affordable dishes that showcase the farm’s produce and establishes the reputation of the Farm as a destination providing delicious food and drink. The Café Cooks will be responsible for delivering the breakfast and lunch service at the café. They will also support participants of the farm’s catering programmes to assist with the preparation of dishes, front of house and washing up. The café is open Tuesday to Saturday (9am to 4pm) and the work hours for these roles will generally be 7am – 3pm. We serve breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake throughout the day. Some weekend working is required. There may be an opportunity for extra hours for food preparation on a Monday when the café is closed. Situated on a beautiful 37-acre site, Bath City Farm is a charitable organisation, providing education, training and therapeutic activities to disadvantaged people in the local community, as well as a free-to-access visitor attraction for families and children. Job Description < All Jobs Café Cooks Salary: Actual salary pro rata of £24,114 depending on hours worked Hours: Job share role to cover Tuesday to Saturday 7am to 3pm (applicants interested in a full-time role will also be considered) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath City Farm Café, between Twerton and Whiteway Close Date: Monday, 31 October 2022 Email Contact: recruitment@bathcityfarm.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Designability Charity Ltd - Trustees Previous Job Next Job Designability Seeks New Trustees to join the Board https://designability.org.uk The charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence Designability is a UK charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence. Our team of designers and engineers create life-changing assistive products to help people who are facing challenges every day. We follow the principles of human-centered design which means that everything we develop is done in response to what people tell us they need. Our aim is for people to achieve greater independence and happiness in their lives – goals that benefit all of society. A Trustee will need to have operated at a senior level ideally in an Executive or Non-Executive role. This is an unpaid voluntary role. Specific Experience and Expertise for this role We particularly encourage applications from people who have personal or lived experience of disability, as well as women and people from ethnic minorities who are currently underrepresented on our board. We would welcome candidates with experience in the following areas: • Clinical expertise, with experience of working with disabled people. This could include perhaps experience gained through a senior position in occupational therapy, physiotherapy or rehabilitation engineering or rehabilitation medicine • Fundraising expertise, with experience gained either from a senior position in fundraising for a charity or through experience of raising funds for charity in a commercial or private organisation • Other relevant senior experience from a sector relevant to Designability’s work, in particular the design and creative industry, or general commercial or business experience. Time Commitment: Circa 3 days per month, this includes 4 Board meetings, an annual Away Day, sub-committee meetings, strategic Board events, inductions and reading in preparation for Board meetings. To request a candidate briefing pack - please contact Sandy Hinks, Head of Charity Practice on 01275 371200 or email: recruit@moonexecsearch.com quoting reference: MC2276 Closing date : Midnight Sunday 4th September 2022 Moon Executive Search is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of society. Designability is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive and diverse culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Designability. Registered in England & Wales. Company No. 933932 Registered: Designability Charity Ltd, Wolfson Centre, Department D1, Royal United Hospital, Bath, BA1 3NG Registered Charity: 256335 https://designability.org.uk/ < All Jobs Trustees Salary: Hours: Variable Contract Type: Voluntary Location: Bath, Hybrid Close Date: Sunday, 4 September 2022 Email Contact: recruit@moonexecsearch.com < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Your Park Bristol & Bath - Your Park Support Facilitators (Freelance) Previous Job Next Job As a growing and ambitious organisation aiming to support the health and wellbeing of its employees at all times, we are recruiting to a pool of Freelancers who can provide support and cover for our project delivery team. We are looking for support for our Your Park Team Days , our corporate wellbeing and team building programme. PLEASE NOTE: The job description sets out two opportunities. We are looking for people suitable to do the Team Days Support Facilitator role. Please download and read the job description for full details. We are looking for support for two of our key projects: - Roots to Wellbeing, our mental health service - Your Park Team Days, our employee wellbeing and team building programme. This job description sets out both opportunities. We are looking for people suitable to do one or both roles, and the hourly rate will be paid dependent on role covered. Full induction and training, as well as ongoing support, will be provided for each. Diversity & inclusion Our beneficiaries come from all walks of life, and we hire great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for health, nature and accessibility, you will find a home here. All applicants will be treated equally but we want to build our level of lived experience of barriers to parks. Therefore, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, Disabled people, people who are caring for a loved one, and/or from low-income households. We are also interested in receiving applications from men as our workforce is predominantly women. Please state in your cover letter whether you would like to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme for Disabled or ethnic minority candidates. This scheme guarantees these groups an interview if they meet the essential skills, experience, and qualities. How to apply To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter setting out how your experience and skills meet the requirements for this role to jobs@yourpark.org.uk . For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Suzi Brooke-Davis, Mental Health Lead: Email: charlee@yourpark.org.uk Phone: 07742 881566 Application deadline: we will continually review applications and invite people to interview on a rolling basis. We will stop accepting applications on 30th September 2024 but reserve the right to close sooner depending on the level of interest.As a growing and ambitious organisation aiming to support the health and wellbeing of its employees at all times, we are recruiting to a pool of Freelancers who can provide support and cover for our project delivery team. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from Disabled people and will proactively make adjustments as needed through the recruitment process and during employment. This can be related to a physical and mental health conditions. If we can make the application process easier for you, please contact Charlee@yourpark.org.uk Please click here to download the job description for the Roots to Wellbeing and Your Park Team Days projects. < All Jobs Your Park Support Facilitators (Freelance) Salary: ad-hoc days at £120/day - £135/day Hours: Contract Type: Open ended freelance contract Location: Bristol and Bath Close Date: Monday, 30 September 2024 Email Contact: jobs@yourpark.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at First Steps Bath - First Steps (Bath) Treasurer Previous Job Next Job Role of the Treasurer of Trustees for First Steps (Bath) Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that First Steps achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that First Steps has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable First Steps to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission. Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always function as a group and not as individuals. Duties: • Support and provide advice on First Step’s purpose, vision, goals, and activities. • Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation. • Oversee First Step’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. • Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. • Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored, and controlled effectively. • Review and approve [charity name]’s financial statements. • Provide support and challenge to First Step’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs. • Keep abreast of changes in First Steps’ operating environment. • Contribute to regular reviews of [charity name]’s own governance. Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions. • Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect First Step’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests. • Contribute to the broader promotion of First Steps’ objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge, and contacts. [As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.] What we are looking for We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. [You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.] Personal skills and qualities • Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation. • Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member. • Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion. • A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. • Enthusiasm for our vision and mission. • Willingness to lead according to our values [charity values]. • Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership. Terms of appointment Terms of office • Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term of office. • This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed. Time commitment • Attending 4 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person at Woodhouse Road, Twerton, but can be accessed remotely. • Attending one strategy planning workshop annually. Committee membership Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and / or support to the executive team. Responsibilities of the Treasurer. • Maintaining an overview of the affairs of FSB, ensuring its financial viability, and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. • Keeping the board aware of its financial responsibilities • Working with the Finance manager to ensure that FSB accounts are prepared in a suitable format • Ensuring that the accounts and financial systems are audited as required by law • Consulting with the auditors • Ensuring that FSB has appropriate reserves • Advising on the financial implications of the organisations strategic plan • Ensuring that FSB has an appropriate investment policy • Contributing to FSB fundraising strategy • sitting on appointment panels for senior managers • supporting staff with HR issues < All Jobs First Steps (Bath) Treasurer Salary: Hours: Attending 4 Board meetings annually Contract Type: Location: Bath - in person Close Date: Friday, 26 April 2024 Email Contact: roz.lambert@firststepsbath.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath Gateway Out & About - Club Leader Previous Job Next Job We are looking for a Club Leader to organise and lead twice weekly club sessions of fun social and leisure activities for our club members, who have a range of learning disabilities. You will also work closely with our volunteers (activity supporters), who are instrumental to the success of the Charity. You will need to build lasting relationships across the community of Bath to ensure the club sessions are fun, rewarding and offer value for money. You will need to be organised and efficient with experience of working with vulnerable people and management of volunteers. The successful candidate should have a good knowledge of a wide range of learning disabilities and previous experience of working in this sector. The candidate will definitely need to be a bright, positive, enthusiastic and outgoing person, easily able to engage with and motivate persons with a wide spectrum of learning disabilities and other disabilities. Location: Bath and surrounding areas* Hours: 8 hours per week (including term time Monday and Wednesday evenings). Annual salary: £23,000 - £27,000 pro rata (equivalent to £4,906.67 - £5,760 per annum). *Candidates must be resident in Bath or the surrounding area. Note that this is a "Hybrid" role, so you'll be working from home some of the time, apart from the aformentioned Club activity evenings taking place in and around Bath on Mondays or Wednesdays from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Offers of employment in respect of this position will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory standard disclosure from the DBS, and two references. Please send us your CV and a cover letter initially, and we will contact you with further details shortly. You can find out more about our charity on our website: https://www.bathgatewayoutandabout.co.uk/ < All Jobs Club Leader Salary: £27,000 per annum, pro rata Hours: 8 hours per week Contract Type: Part time Location: Bath, Bath & N E Somerset Close Date: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Email Contact: office@bgoa.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at More Trees (B&NES) - Director Previous Job Next Job More Trees BANES is going through a period of change. We are looking for someone who shares our values and has the vision, skills and experience to lead the charity during this period. Director will be focussed on the smooth design and delivery of our operations and support to colleagues as we make a strategic transition. The Director will also shape and grow the charity in partnership with volunteers, the board and colleagues, in line with our Vision, mission & Values. We are looking for someone experienced at balancing operational delivery and strategic ambition. You must be able to step in a short notice to support fundraising and coach the team of two colleagues. You will establish good practice early on and high-quality delivery in all aspects of our work from tree growing to volunteer management. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Strategy and Direction Finance and Governance External Relations / Fundraising Operational Delivery Leadership, Management and Culture Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential: An experienced leader and manager with a proven track record within the environmental field and resilient to change and challenge. A thorough understanding of the voluntary sector, community & grass roots organisations. Ability to lead on budgets and financial reporting. Proven track record of fundraising at a senior level with experience of bid writing, trust and foundation grants and corporate giving. A passion for trees and an understanding of their contribution to mitigate the climate and ecological emergencies. Desirable: Experience of working in a start-up organisation, building capacity and supporting a talented team. Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in forestry, horticulture, ecology, conservation or a closely related discipline. Knowledge and experience of tree planting and/or growing. Communications and marketing experience. Experience of working with volunteers and an understanding of their needs. A willingness to work extra or flexible hours when necessary. Terms of the Contract Reports to: Board of Trustees Direct Reports: CTN Manager/Officer Volunteer & Engagement Officer Location: Home and site-based with some travel across BANES. Contract: Part-time, permanent Hours: 22.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends (approx. twice a month) Salary: £41.9K pro rata 0.6FTE (depending on experience) Holiday: Holidays of 24 days per year (plus public holidays) pro rata Pension: NEST pension with employer contribution 3% and employee contribution 5%. Travel: The role requires a valid current driving licence and ownership of a vehicle for travel across BANES < All Jobs Director Salary: £41.9K pro rata 0.6FTE (depending on experience) Hours: 22.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends (approx. twice a month) Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent Location: Flexible Close Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 Email Contact: info@moretrees.earth < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath Welcomes Refugees - Trustee Previous Job Next Job Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Bath Welcomes Refugees achieves its core purpose. Bath Welcomes Refugees is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. This means that trustees are both company directors and charity trustees. The Board does not directly manage the day-to-day work, but provides oversight, shaping organisational strategy and supporting our staff and volunteers. We are more hands-on than most charity boards. Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals. The Trustee Board is supported by a Management Committee that is responsible for operational decision-making, covering Practical support, Language provision, Resettlement and Befriending, Social activities, Fundraising, Benefits and finance advice, Safeguarding and Communications. Trustee Duties Trustees have oversight of the overall strategy and direction of the charity. We act to ensure that the charity is meeting the needs of the people we work with, is managing risk, is managing our budget effectively, and is acting in accordance with the law and our own governing document. Even if a trustee has a specific role, all trustees remain jointly responsible for the charity. General Trustee duties: · Offer guidance and support on the organisation’s purpose, vision, goals and activities to ensure that Bath Welcomes Refugees delivers the vital work that it was set up to do, in the best possible way for the people we work with. · Scrutinise Bath Welcomes Refugees’ budgets, management accounts and financial statements, making sure that the organisation uses its resources to meet its charitable objectives and complies with the relevant regulatory requirements. · Make sure that Bath Welcomes Refugees complies with its governing documents and the relevant laws, as well as updating and reviewing its own policies and procedures. · Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation. · Make sure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively. · Act, with care and skill, in Bath Welcomes Refugees’ best interests. Terms of appointment Trustees are expected to serve for three years. A trustee may be re-elected for another term of office at an Annual General Meeting. Board members are unpaid, but reasonable expenses (including travel to meetings) can be reimbursed. Specific activities you will carry out include: Attendance at an induction session about Bath Welcomes Refugees. Attendance at monthly trustee meetings (2 hours plus prep/reading: ~3 hours). These are currently held on the first Thursday of every month in the evening, and can be held in person or remotely via Google Meet. Attendance at biannual meetings with the Management Committee (2 hours plus prep/reading: ~3 hours); these can be held in person or remotely via Google Meet. Attendance at the Annual General Meeting, held in person usually in the month of July. Ad hoc attendance at fundraising/promotional events. Other support you may be able to provide for the charity according to your background and skills. As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve developing or reviewing policies or grant applications, leading a small team to focus on a specific project, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, representing the charity to external stakeholders, or other initiatives in which the trustee has special expertise. What we are looking for We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. You do not need previous Trustee experience; we will provide a full induction, training and support. Each trustee must have: · Commitment to the rights and welfare of refugees and asylum seekers, and to Bath Welcomes Refugees’ vision, mission, and values, and a desire to use your skills and experience to make a difference for others. · Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member. · Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion. · A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. · An understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a Trustee, or a willingness to learn. We are particularly looking for people with experience in the following: · Financial management, income generation and enterprise · Experience of the UK charity sector, especially management and/or governance · Fundraising · Communications, public relations and social media · IT and data security · Lived experience as a refugee or asylum seeker Find out more about Bath Welcomes Refugees here. < All Jobs Trustee Salary: Voluntary Hours: Monthly Trustee Meetings Contract Type: N/A Location: Home Working Close Date: Sunday, 19 March 2023 Email Contact: vi.jensen@bathwelcomesrefugees.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Step Together Volunteering - Youth Justice Project Manager and Course Tutor Previous Job Next Job To apply for this role, you must complete our application form available on our website: https://step-together.org.uk/vacancies. This role is based in Bristol and surrounding areas. Step Together Volunteering is proud to be a partner with Avon & Somerset Police's Deferred Prosecution Service and RISE Mutual, helping young men (aged 18-25) at risk of offending to follow a more positive pathway. You will be joining us at an exciting time when we are looking to expand our support in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Building on over 30 years’ experience of supporting young people in Bristol, we are looking to recruit an experienced individual to join our Young People's youth justice project, to deliver our bespoke six week youth training programme, 'For My Future'. The role is funded for 14 hours a week across 2 days, between Monday to Friday, and you can choose the fixed days that work for you. Some flexibility, however, will be required to meet the needs of the project. You will have responsibility for planning and delivering the virtual course on Teams or Zoom from home, but you can expect to be also delivering some in-person, 1:1 delivery when this is not possible. A car is therefore essential and you can expect to have some occasional travel across Bristol and North Somerset to meet clients safely within their community. There is also access to our Bristol office close to Temple Meads Station which offers up informal co-working spaces with colleagues, coffee shop and meeting rooms. You don't have to be a qualified trainer or tutor to deliver our programme. Your experience of working with this cohort of young people is more important which will include an understanding of early intervention programmes, 1:1 person-centred support and group youth work. You will the opportunity to create, innovate and develop the course to ensure it meets the needs of young people is paramount. This is a role that you can truly make your own and for those with years of support worker experience, it is a chance to share your knowledge and learning in a fresh way. Salary & Benefits: £10,506 per annum on a part time basis (FTE £26,265), 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE, pro rata for part-time) and additional time off at Christmas. We offer a stakeholder pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%; life insurance; enhanced sick pay; employee assistance and staff wellbeing programme; eye tests; childcare vouchers; cycle to work scheme; full induction, regular supervisions and training; laptop and mobile phone; regular team communications, away days and support. The post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, enhanced DBS clearance and two satisfactory references being received, one of which should be from your current/ most recent employer. To apply, please read our Job Description and Person Specification thoroughly and ensure that you complete our application form on our website , detailing your transferrable skills and experience, and your reasons for applying. About Us Our Charity aims to make a difference to people’s lives through 1-1 coaching and positive volunteering experiences. By working with them for as long as it takes, we help them build their self-esteem, confidence, skills, and aspirations. Our staff team is key to this work, and we are a “family” of dedicated individuals who strive to give people a new focus and a fresh start in life. We also care about each other and have a strong work ethic, sharing our learning and experiences through reflective practice and peer support. Our ethos is to ‘connect, engage and empower’ our clients – using strengths-based coaching, we help them play an active role in identifying and achieving their own goals. We know that progress is not linear and effecting this change takes time, patience and understanding. About the job JOB DESCRIPTION “For My Future” is a bespoke 6-week course designed by us in 2019 specifically people in the justice system. Focusing on both personal skills and practical ones (CVs, applications, interviews and the handling of disclosure), the course is delivered either in person or online to small, single-sex cohorts over a 6-week period. It focuses on building confidence, self-esteem and overall resilience. We tackle health and wellbeing, decision making, behaviours, motivation and barriers to employability. The programme started in Bristol in 2024 and has 4 years funding from Avon & Somerset Police and the project lead, RISE Mutual. We have also since secured additional funding from The National Lottery to deliver the For My Future programme to young women and girls, and this will run alongside our existing project delivery to young men. Our support is offered to people living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Under the direction of our Head of Operations, you will have responsibility for managing and delivering the course, ensuring that each young person receives a positive experience and benefits from the course. The key duties and responsibilities will include: Job Purpose: Delivery of the “For My Future” course to small groups of young people who are either at risk of offending or have had initial contact with the Police/Criminal Justice System. Group suitable participants together in small, single-sex cohorts paying attention to group dynamics, poor behaviours and risk factors. Carry out initial 1-1s with each course participant to ascertain risks, needs, circumstances and ensure suitability for the course before they start. Making adaptations to the course to meet the needs of those who are challenged with learning and communication difficulties, autism, ADHD or other neurodiverse conditions, those battling social anxiety and those with challenging behaviours. Provide 1-1 support in between group sessions as needed to ensure participants remain motivated, engaged, and can address their barriers and overcome challenges to progression. Always maintaining professional boundaries. Delivery of courses either in-person in community-based venues or online via Zoom or Teams, with sessions taking place approximately once per week for each group. Keeping detailed case records of participants’ attendance and engagement with the course and additional support, evidencing progress through your own observations and through participant feedback and assessments. Signposting to other sources of help, advice and support as necessary, and help young people to engage positively with these agencies. Also recognising where there are safeguarding concerns and following procedure to satisfy our policy and procedures. Where appropriate and participants are eligible, referring onwards for 1-1 support from Step Together colleagues. Provide advice and refer to external partners and agencies for next steps, including access to training, employment support, education etc. Maintaining and developing our referrer partnership and other agencies to include the police, youth justice teams, care teams and a wide range of charities. This may include presenting our services in person or attending other events in support of our work. The post involves working in a small team, alongside our full time Project Manager, women's For My Future Project Manager/Tutor and Allotment lead. We value each other's experiences, share learning through reflective learning and peer support, and respect each other's roles. The Project Manager will also be responsible for: Course delivery: Managing referrals from colleagues and partners and assessing each individual’s suitability for the For My Future course through a 1-1 meeting (either face to face or virtual). With the support of the Head of Operations, identifying and managing any risks presented by individuals/the group. Delivery of the For My Future course to small groups of young people, tailoring delivery where appropriate to meet the needs of the group and individual participants. Engage with all participants to encourage their involvement in the group and support them to progress. Keeping accurate and timely records of participant attendance at course sessions. Reporting on any non-attendance at sessions, safeguarding concerns or other as soon as possible to the Head of Operations and project team. Where appropriate, providing 1-1 support to participants outside of course sessions to encourage their engagement and support their development and progression. Recording participants’ progress through your own observations and through participant feedback and assessment. We also use the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Health & Wellbeing and Pathway Star Outcomes assessment tools to track the progress and changes made by our clients (training will be provided). Provide participants with onward progression routes, signposting to training providers, further education and other sources of support as appropriate, and recording details of any onward signposting/referrals made. Maintain client, referrer, and charity placement records, by recording, storing and sharing information appropriately in accordance with company policy and procedure, and with regard for confidentiality, safe practice and GDPR. The charity uses a bespoke case management system to capture all client information and keeping this up to date is a key element of the role. Maintaining strict professional boundaries at all times and understanding that our programme is not a "befriending" service but a programme that is person-centred and professional. You will need to recognise when that support is not appropriate or when a person is not yet ready. Project Stakeholder Management: Occasional attendance at meeting with other project partners. Working as part of our wider Young People team in Bristol to help promote our services for young people and to help us identify opportunities to develop our criminal justice work in the area. Engaging with our corporate supporters and charity of the year partnerships and attending ad hoc meetings with the management team to support funding applications. Attending appropriate youth justice events, seminars and workshops as part of our collaborative approach and delivering short talks and presentations where required. Other Duties: Providing monthly reporting data and feedback on the course delivery to the Head of Operations and Central Team to help evidence the impact of our work to our funders and supporters. Regularly recording client achievements and outcomes, logging case notes, creating case studies and positive stories, gathering client feedback and testimonials. Adhering to Step Together Volunteering’s Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. Identifying and undertaking other appropriate initiatives in agreement with Step Together Volunteering. Supporting colleagues in Bristol and across the wider team; participating in reflective practice sessions, attending staff meetings and helping identify training needs. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Essential: Practical experience of working with young people who are at risk of offending or have had contact with the Police/justice system A good understanding or knowledge of early intervention programmes and working with police, probation and local authority youth offending teams Understanding of the challenges young people face in our community and able to nurture trust, confidence and self-esteem Previous experience of working with small groups, managing group dynamics and creating a positive environment. Confident communication and listening skills with the ability to engage and work in a supportive capacity with young people regardless of their background, culture and experiences Good understanding of the risks and safeguarding practices relating to young people within the criminal justice system. Good planning, presentation and time management skills, able to co-ordinate and lead on a 1:1 and group basis Possess self-motivation, patience, persistence, discipline and resilience Confident using IT systems such as case management systems and MS Office, researching the internet Car driver / owner (insurance cover is required for business mileage and mileage is paid at 45p per mile) Desirable: Experience of working with young people between the ages of 16-25, who have complex issues i.e.., drugs misuse, abuse, care leavers, young carers, contact with the justice system, etc. Understanding of NEET, youth support and social care networks / pathways. Experience of working within the charity sector or other community organisations such as social care groups, agencies, probation services, youth support or local authorities. Understanding of LGBT+, BAME, diversity, inclusion, disabilities and equal opportunities. Familiarity with health and safety practices and/or trained in First Aid. Experience of creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations, talks and alike. < All Jobs Youth Justice Project Manager and Course Tutor Salary: £10,506 per annum part time (FTE £26,265 pa) Hours: 14 hours per week Contract Type: Part time, permanent Location: Bristol Close Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Emmaus Bristol - Fundraising Manager Previous Job Next Job Emmaus Bristol is a local homelessness charity and part of the international movement of Emmaus communities. We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to lead on our fundraising by developing and implementing a strategy to secure core funding, as well as working with other managers to secure project funding. You will need to be innovative and determined as well as being an excellent communicator. This is a new role and it will really suit someone who is a confident self-starter with an eye for detail. Emmaus Bristol is a fabulous place to work and you leave every day with the satisfaction that your hard work has helped people out of homelessness. Emmaus is different to other homeless charities in that staff work alongside formerly homeless residents, known within Emmaus as Companions. So as well as working as part of our employee team, you’d also work alongside Companions and other volunteers. We are a small charity, and your ability to help us grow our income will make an enormous difference to our beneficiaries and support us in achieving our five-year plan. We want someone in the role who is fired up by our mission and able to inspire this in our donors. If you’d be excited by presenting to a potential donor or telling our story in written words through a detailed bid application, and are aware of trends in an evolving funding landscape, then this is the role for you! This is a flexible position, and we are pleased to be able to offer it on either a full or part-time basis. Given the varied nature of the role, you will be able to work from home as well as in our office (Bristol BS2), and get out and about building relationships on our behalf. Your enthusiasm and personality are as important to us as direct fundraising experience, so if your skills have been gained in a different sector, we will still welcome your application if you have relevant transferable skills. The key requirements are that you have experience of securing contracts or funding, can quickly build relationships with others, and are highly numerate and literate. How to apply To apply, please read through the recruitment pack on our website before completing the following application form by midnight on Sunday 3rd November 2024. https://forms.gle/TdvrpmFR7TKdMqZb8 Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 14th November 2024. We also ask that you complete an equal opportunities form, which will not be associated with your application, but allows us to monitor and improve our recruitment in terms of diversity. https://forms.gle/1m6Y9R2GnzLyJMzx9 If you can’t click on the form links above, please copy and paste into your browser. < All Jobs Fundraising Manager Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 pa (pro rata for part time) Hours: 22.5 - 37.5 hours as desired Contract Type: Full time (37.5hrs) or part time (between 22.5 and 30 hrs) Location: Hybrid Close Date: Sunday, 3 November 2024 Email Contact: recruitment@emmausbristol.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Clean Slate Training & Employment CIC - Deputy Head of Programmes Previous Job Next Job Are you an experienced leader in the support or advice sector? Want to take your skills to a national level and shape impactful services across the UK? Clean Slate is looking for a strategic, data-informed Deputy Head of Programmes to help us tackle poverty and reduce inequalities for people on low incomes - wherever they are in the UK. This is a rare opportunity to drive real change at scale, supporting regional teams, enhancing impact reporting, and helping us improve lives through our innovative Quids in! programmes. About the Role We’ve developed a system that works, and now we’re scaling it. Our frontline Money Coaches support people to improve their financial wellbeing, manage cost-of-living pressures, and move towards employment. As Deputy Head of Programmes, you’ll play a critical leadership role in ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across regions. You’ll work directly with Team Leaders, supporting and challenging them to build strong local teams. You’ll help streamline operations, promote safeguarding best practice, and ensure our data and insights directly influence service design and national strategy. You’ll also deputise for the Head of Programmes, ensuring the continuity and accountability of our work. This is not an entry point into the sector, we’re looking for someone who already understands the landscape, the language, and the lived experiences of our service users. Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who: Has significant experience in programme or service delivery in the advice, support, or community development sectors Has successfully led or supervised delivery teams, preferably in multiple locations Understands the challenges faced by low-income households and how services can address them Uses data confidently to monitor performance, identify risks, and drive improvement Brings strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in leading safe practice Is skilled at building collaborative working relationships across internal and external stakeholders Communicates with clarity and empathy, in writing and in person Is highly organised, solutions-focused, and ready to step up when needed You’ll need to bring sector insight — and in return, we’ll give you the platform to influence, develop and grow. Why Join Us? You’ll lead change that directly improves lives You’ll help us scale our model to reach more people across the UK You’ll join a mission-led team that’s serious about making an impact We offer a flexible, supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion We’ll invest in your development and involve you in strategic decision-making < All Jobs Deputy Head of Programmes Salary: £35,775 pro rata Hours: 26.5 per week Contract Type: Part time Location: National, hybrid, based in West of England Close Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025 Email Contact: emmie.jenkinshill@cleanslateltd.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at SWAN Advice Network - Volunteer Transport Scheme Manager with Food Club Oversight Previous Job Next Job Purpose of Job To co-ordinate and develop a volunteer car drivers transport scheme which serves isolated, disabled or elderly people throughout Bath and North East Somerset and to oversee the Radstock Food Club which operates once a week. Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 pro rata depending on experience Hours: 28 per week Day and Times: Monday to Friday Line Management - Accountable to SWAN CEO Responsible for: Transport Administrator and volunteer drivers and food club volunteers. Location: Unit B, 1 Waterloo Rd, Radstock BA3 3EP, with occasional home working possible. Duties and Responsibilities  To recruit, induct, train, and informally supervise volunteer drivers  To report to the CEO  To maintain accurate and appropriate records for journeys, invoicing, and monitoring purposes. Entering information onto the transport software and providing reports when required.  To co-ordinate the scheme by matching passengers with drivers, whenever possible using those drivers located nearest to the client’s location using the community transport software system Road XS.  To check driver documentation annually; insurance, car tax and MOT  To keep abreast of clean air, electric and hybrid vehicle requirements.  To promote the scheme through social services, doctors’ surgeries, and other appropriate media.  To check and administer the payment of expenses to volunteer drivers monthly, chase up drivers who send these late and inform when amounts are incorrect before sending the payment schedule to Payman and email CEO with payment amount.  To liaise with book keeper to check or create invoices monthly.  To monitor user satisfaction through detailed surveys and telephone conversations.  To liase with clients and sometimes family members.  To liase with other local agencies such as Social Services, The Carer’s Centre, Patient Transport Services, SWALLOW, and day centres.  To provide journey donation estimates on enquiry.  To work in partnership with other local transport providers to ensure that the needs of clients are met.  To identify opportunities for further development of the transport scheme or related services  To supervise and appraise the Transport Administrator  Setting tasks for the office volunteer and reporting towards her annual assessment for her care staff  To work with Social Workers and support staff to accept referrals to the scheme and liaise with the SS staff to ensure that journeys run smoothly, and any finance arrangements are understood at point of entry.  To send Social Services and WECA and Swan CEO monthly monitoring reports (KPI)  To arrange DBS checks collecting the data needed for new volunteers. Maintaining checks for existing drivers.  To keep up to date with volunteer policy and transport regulations.  To take safeguarding issues forward to the safeguarding team as they arise and keep the drivers and any appropriate staff informed.  Attending meetings and networking with outside agencies  Paying in cash and cheques from donations and invoices  Maintaining driver ID cards.  Liaising with the book keeper and giving detailed reports of how the monthly bank statement breaks down in relation to the 4 transport streams, Bacs donations, cheque donations and cash donations.  Sort out day to day problems with the Transport Administrator, Operations Officer. Drivers, and deal with any complaints from passengers and drivers.  Making drivers and other visitors welcome when they visit the office  Working out appropriate donation amounts for the length of the journey  Keeping the drivers informed of any changes and keeping an eye on their general welfare in relation to being a driver with Swan.  Writing reports for Annual report and Impact of scheme as required.  Liaise with hospital transport team to smooth out any issues and keep the vehicle registration system maintained for vehicle recognition.  To create passenger and driver risk assessments as required and update them when circumstances change.  To liaise with Food Pantry volunteers and Fareshare over food deliveries and the operation of the Food Pantry. Occasional food collection may be necessary. Equal Opportunities The post holder will be expected to implement the SWAN Equal Opportunities policy in all aspects of their work. Confidentiality The post holder will be expected to always abide by SWAN’s Confidentiality policy. Health and Safety at Work The post holder will be required to abide by SWAN’s Health and Safety policy and the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check As this post involves access to vulnerable adults and their information, SWAN is entitled to check with the Disclosure and Barring Service for the existence and content of any criminal record of the successful applicant. Information will only be requested from the Criminal Records Bureau after an offer of appointment is made. To apply, please send a CV to ceo@swan-transport.co.uk < All Jobs Volunteer Transport Scheme Manager with Food Club Oversight Salary: £30k to £35K FTE dependent on experience Hours: 28 hours per week across 5 days Contract Type: Part time permanent Location: Office in Radstock with occasional home working Close Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025 Email Contact: ceo@swan-transport.co.uk or ring 07974 648222 for an informal chat about the role < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath Area Play Project - CYP Network Co-ordinator Previous Job Next Job We are currently recruiting for the CYP Network Co-ordinator position and looking for an exceptional individual, passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and BAPP’s child-centred, inclusive values and keen to support the wider community. With an uplift to funding, the role will include supporting CYPN members to engage in an increasing range of joint initiatives with universities: e.g. collaborating in the Development, evaluation, and research bids and projects; Collaborative Knowledge Exchange initiatives, Public engagement activities and Civic engagement opportunities. Training and support will be given for the right individual to become a part of the Management team, undertaking community engagement funded for 12 months, increasing hours to 35/week. This will include Volunteer recruitment, Impact measurement development and Communications including social media. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and experiences to our small friendly team, building relationships with Higher Education and businesses and develop collaboration for BAPP and our Network members. You will be qualified to degree level, be a confident and independent worker, able to use their initiative and use innovative approaches to building and developing projects as well as have an understanding of the local area and the third sector. Ideally you will have worked with children and young people but this is not essential. We are looking for a friendly person to join our team and enable BAPP and the wider network to develop new ways of engaging and working together! < All Jobs CYP Network Co-ordinator Salary: £25,481 - £27,741 pro-rata Hours: 25 to 35 Contract Type: Part time Location: Odd Down Community Centre BA2 2TL Close Date: Sunday, 22 January 2023 Email Contact: caroline@bathareaplayproject.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at VOICES - Law Lead – Women's Domestic Abuse Charity | BATH Previous Job Next Job Due to the nature of the services delivered by VOICES in our Safe Space Centre, this role is restricted to those assigned the gender female at birth in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). Only part of the premises from which VOICES works is accessible to wheel-chair users. About us: VOICES is a survivor-led, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused charity for the women of Bath and North-East Somerset and surrounding areas. The charity was founded in 2014 by women with lived experience of Domestic Abuse, realising that, beyond crisis interventions, there was minimal support available to victims/survivors for their recovery journey. VOICES, whilst small, are now recognised nationally as offering the ‘gold standard’ in DA support. We deliver holistic services for women, ensuring that the voice of lived experience is at the heart of policy development and research through collaboration and consultation. Through service provision and national influencing, funded by charitable donations, small government grants, and awards from Trusts and Foundations, we offer women access to tailor-made services that meet individual needs, supporting them on their recovery journey. In an exciting development, and with special thanks to the National Lottery for multi-year funding, we are establishing our in-house Legal Clinic to further support clients and effect positive changes for safer systemic intervention. We aim to improve practice, policies and procedures to mitigate secondary harm for victims or survivors navigating the justice system. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Law Lead to develop and manage our new Legal Clinic as we shape the future of legal support both locally and nationally. The Role: As our Law Lead, you will be responsible for the operational management of our Legal Clinic, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed delivery of services to clients in a group or one-to-one setting. You will be working closely in our team with our CEO, Head of Services, two Recovery Practitioners and our Centre Manager. You will also be fostering good working relationships with Law students, pro bono lawyers, law firms and multi-agency partners. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with proven experience of family law practice and knowledge of criminal law with an understanding of Domestic Abuse, safeguarding, and women’s services. We are seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real positive impact on the system and the lives of victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse. Key duties and responsibilities: Support clients in a trauma-informed approach through the family court and/or criminal justice system, assisting them with special measures, impact statements, maximising their safety and reducing barriers to accessing justice. Providing high-quality trauma-informed telephone or face-to-face intervention, information, advocacy, and support to victims and survivors in respect to criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation. Accompanying clients to court where necessary as an independent advocate/IDVA. Responding promptly to contact from clients and new referrals, signposting appropriately and capturing/monitoring case specific outcomes. Maintaining co-produced trauma-informed recovery plans, risk assessments and up-to-date case records in accordance with VOICES policies. Regularly reporting, evaluating and researching to inform development of services. Delivering training around Domestic Abuse and legal processes to increase awareness and understanding on a local and national level. Delivering recovery group work programmes to clients such as The Freedom Programme and Recovery Toolkit. Having a focus on child wellbeing, parenting and the impact of Domestic Abuse on children while supporting clients to increase their understanding of this. Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries whilst showing compassion, empathy and kindness towards clients. Legal Clinic: Further developing and managing the running of VOICES’ free Legal Clinic. Building positive relationships with law students, legal firms, barristers, solicitors and the DA Commissioner to ensure appropriate advice and support is available to DA victims and survivors experiencing Court processes. Ensuring a clear plan for our Legal Clinic days, matching clients with relevant professionals where possible and facilitating appointments accordingly. Safeguarding and multi-agency work: Have demonstrated knowledge and experience of risk assessment, need and vulnerability, as well as being experienced in taking urgent action in respect of safeguarding as required. Work with and complete referrals to MARAC, Social Care, Southside, Police or other agencies in accordance with risk and need. Seek help and support from the Designated Safeguarding Lead as required. Attend child protection, child in need and early help meetings for clients. Be an active member of the Local Family Justice Board and their sub-group. Working as part of a team: Act as a team player, providing support and cover to colleagues as required. Support new team members and placement students, providing training and shadowing opportunities. Seek advice and support from your colleagues as required and attend external supervision sessions. Utilise your own specialisms to support your clients and to assist the wider team. Person specification: Qualifications - Law degree with some Family Court experience. Experience of working with women in a Domestic Abuse capacity and understanding safeguarding practice. A good understanding and experience of multi-agency working. Knowledge and understanding of national Domestic Abuse laws, policies and procedures. Experience of running client groups and delivering training to organisations. To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification to karen@voicescharity.org by the 17th October 2025. This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. We are committed to building a diverse team. Women from marginalised or underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. < All Jobs Law Lead – Women's Domestic Abuse Charity | BATH Salary: £34,500 per annum Hours: 32 to 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Full Time Location: Bath Close Date: Friday, 17 October 2025 Email Contact: karen@voicescharity.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Nova Sports & Coaching - Sports Development Officer (Disability) Previous Job Next Job The post holder will be responsible to: Lead the delivery and development of a wide range of activities to increase the inclusion of disabled people in physical activity and sport. To lead the delivery of inclusive and disability-specific sports sessions in Specialist and Mainstream schools. To deliver active sessions in the community for young people and disabled adults who live in supported living / within day care services or through other organisations who work with this target audience. To support / develop new opportunities for disabled people (adults and / or children) to access community sports clubs within Somerset. To promote, support and champion existing opportunities for disabled people to be active in Somerset. Main responsibilities and duties: To work with SASP to develop projects & deliver sessions, liaising with external stakeholders and partners. These will include Adult Social Care, Schools & Colleges, Voluntary Support Agencies etc. To ensure that participants voices are heard and taken into account when developing community sports clubs. To plan and deliver safe and purposeful sessions in a variety of settings to disabled people and where appropriate support other coaches, instructors and activity providers to do the same. To be able to carry out and provide risk assessments for all sessions and support other deliverers to do the same. To have a good knowledge of safeguarding, equality and inclusion and understand and adhere to strict policy guidelines. To have confidence in adapting activities so sessions are suitable for a wide range of people. These can include those with learning disabilities, physical/sensory disabilities, families and inter-generational groups where appropriate. To develop more sustainable opportunities across the county for disabled adults and children to be physical active. To be able to promote opportunities and examples of good practice to raise awareness of the importance of being physically active. Please contact Jenny for full Job Description before applying: jenny@novasportsandcoaching.co.uk . < All Jobs Sports Development Officer (Disability) Salary: £20,000 - £23,000 Hours: 37 hours per week and may include some evening and weekend work Contract Type: Full time Location: Across Somerset (+ work from home) Close Date: Monday, 16 January 2023 Email Contact: jenny@novasportsandcoaching.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Julian House - Gypsy, Roma, Traveller & Boater Outreach and Engagement Worker Previous Job Next Job Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We are currently seeking a like-minded and enthusiastic Gypsy, Roma, Traveller & Boater Outreach and Engagement worker to join our team on a part-time basis. 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! Job Role: Gypsy, Roma, Traveller & Boater Outreach and Engagement Worker Salary: £13,200 - £14,007 (Full time equivalent: £22,000 - £23,345) Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Contract type: Permanent Location: B&NES for Roadside Travelling Community Welfare Support & Keynsham to Dundas on the water The Role: Based within our Travelling Communities team, the successful Engagement and Outreach Worker will work in partnership with other organisations to encourage the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller & Boater communities to access health, wellbeing and education services, and report on ways to support members of this community more effectively. You will also provide information and support to healthcare teams and other professionals so that they can interact effectively and sensitively with members of these communities. You’ll need to be able to successfully communicate with a diverse range of people, and be a great team player who is passionate about helping the communities they are working with. You’ll also need to be comfortable with lone working and managing your own workload effectively. Responsibilities: Work in close partnership with the team and with relevant external agencies. Progress and track referrals made into the service. Complete new and review, strengths/risk assessments for clients; leading to the delivery of full support plans which meet individual client need. Track and monitor support delivered and its impact through review and use of outcome tools. Provide clients with information and ensure an enabling service so that the appropriate services can be accessed. Maintain client records that are accurate and fully updated using Julian House client record system. To support analysis of this data, indicating areas of unmet need, and contribute to recommendations for changes in services. Challenge prejudice, inequality and injustice where they are encountered. Qualifications / Requirements - A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work Experience providing a tailored outreach service for those living in marginalised communities A comprehensive knowledge of the challenges faced by travelling communities (either working knowledge or lived experience) is highly advantageous Knowledge of the benefits system would also be an advantage There are many great reasons to join our team! Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 after 3 years continuous employment 20% staff discount at Julian House charity shops and bike workshops A generous and competitive pension scheme Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health 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 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. Get in touch: If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Laura Dawes (Resourcing Assistant) on 07908496681. 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 Gypsy, Roma, Traveller & Boater Outreach and Engagement Worker Salary: £13,200 - £14,007 per year (Full time equivalent: £22,000 - £23,345) Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Contract Type: Part Time Location: B&NES for Roadside Travelling Community Welfare Support & Keynsham to Dundas on the water Close Date: Thursday, 14 April 2022 Email Contact: hr@julianhouse.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job