Job opportunity at SWALLOW - Work Skills Senior Previous Job Next Job SWALLOW is a charity, based in Midsomer Norton, supporting teenagers and adults with learning disabilities. Experienced individual required to support SWALLOW’s members into work and develop employment and trading opportunities within SWALLOW. Job description for Work Skills Senior Title: Work Skills Senior Salary: £13.72 per hour Hours of work: 15 hours per week Days of work: To be agreed Responsible to: Courses Manager Responsible for: Work Skills Tutors/Support Workers, Employment Support Co-ordinator, Members in supported Employment. Place of work: SWALLOW Office and across our service Job Purpose: The Work Skills Senior will provide management and leadership to the team responsible for supporting members into employment within SWALLOW, for all the work skills activities, apart from the SWALLOW cafes. They will be responsible for ensuring SWALLOW members get the opportunities to enhance their employability and to develop skills that will increase the likelihood to gain employment. The Work Skills Senior will act as an ambassador for SWALLOW. They will be responsible for ensuring good communication to facilitate new referrals and joint working and promote the benefits of employing people with learning disabilities to employers and the local community. Senior Responsibilities Manage and co-ordinate the smooth running of SWALLOW’s Work Skills services, apart from the two SWALLOW cafes. Develop and co-ordinate the trading operation of SWALLOW’s Work Skills services, including online sales and outside sales opportunities such as craft fairs and stalls. Promote the benefits of employing people with learning disabilities to employers. Work with other staff and external professionals to develop employment opportunities for SWALLOW members. Develop clear employment pathways for SWALLOW members attending work skills sessions, including CV preparation and applications and interview training. Together with the Courses Manager, deploy staff in a way that meets the needs of our members and maximises efficiency. Gather feedback from members that attend our work skills courses Support Employment Leaders in craft and horticulture Work Skills to carry out Risk Assessments for their individual groups/activities Other Responsibilities: To manage and oversee the support of individuals while they attend SWALLOW employment services. To work within an anti-discriminatory framework To encourage individuals to take responsibility for them selves To follow all SWALLOW’s policies and procedures and maintain professional standards at all times to contribute to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards To provide emotional support and advice to individuals and help them deal with their concerns, anxieties any disputes in a non-confrontational manner Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork to ensure excellent communication. Participate in supervision and appraisal for self, and undertake self development by completing mandatory training. To support relief staff, students and trainees in practical ‘shadow’ training shifts when probation period is successfully completed Take on other tasks / duties for which you are competent and as deemed suitable by senior staff. Person specification for Work Skills Senior Essential qualities: Empathy with people with learning disabilities and an understanding of their potential capabilities. To be willing to listen to, respect, and respond to what people with learning disabilities say. Organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and manage your time. To have a calm flexible approach and an ability to work as a member of a team as well as lone working. To have good communication skills and be willing to liaise with SWALLOW members, other staff members of the team, parents and potential employers/supporters. The ability to encourage and motivate people. To have a good understanding of equal opportunities. To be able to take responsibility and work on own initiative. Experience of supervising and managing a team of staff. Microsoft office skills including excel, outlook and word. To have a full driving licence and a car available to use for work purposes. Desirable qualities: Some experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a training/supporting role. To have the ability to communicate with people with learning disabilities in an accessible manner. To have some knowledge of local area. Some knowledge of legislation such as Health and Safety and Risk Assessments. To have experience of being part of a user led organisation. Have knowledge of the legislation involved in protecting vulnerable adults from abuse. Ability to display conflict resolution skills and effective negotiating skills Other information General All SWALLOW employees are expected to comply with statutory requirements and SWALLOW’s employment policies while carrying out their work. This post is one of continual development and the post holder will be encouraged to develop skills and capabilities, including participation in projects and training events. Accordingly, the range of duties and responsibilities outlined above may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of SWALLOW. All employees and Trustee board members are CRB checked. Equal Opportunities The post holder must al all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to SWALLOW’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Performance Review Overall performance will be formally assessed and reviewed regularly, with additional informal assessment taking place as necessary. Health and Safety All employees are subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to pro-actively comply with their duties as described by SWALLOW’s Policy and objectives for health and safety. Confidentiality All employees are required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work. < All Jobs Work Skills Senior Salary: Starting Salary £13.72 per hour Hours: 15 hours per week: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays flexible between hours of 9.00-17.00 Contract Type: Location: Midsomer Norton Close Date: Friday, 2 June 2023 Email Contact: swallowrecruitment@swallowcharity.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Off The Record BANES - Head of Resources Previous Job Next Job OTR exists to provide young people with safe spaces and be empowered to be themselves. This role is critical to enabling our organisation to achieve this. OTR is advertising for a Head of Resources, 22 hours per week £30,451 - £31,364 pro rata. This role will be part of OTR’s newly formed Senior Management Team (SMT). Working closely with the Director, the SMT will lead the organisation in the delivery of our new organisational Strategy. The role will work across OTR to ensure we have the most efficient and effective systems in place. Working to embed a culture of learning and improvement, developing the organisation in order provide the very best services possible to young people. The role will oversee our main operational functions to include; finance, human resources, fundraising, office management, database and appointment coordination, policies and communications. You will work with a skilled team who each specialise in their respective area. You are unlikely to have experience in all these areas, but may have experience in one or more of these, but you will be super organised and hugely effective at overseeing and managing projects. You will have an analytical mindset and at ease whilst working with figures and data. You and your team will get stuff done that enables our team of staff and volunteers to provide the very best quality of support to the young people we serve. You’ll be motivated by our mission and play a key role in making that happen. If you believe in what OTR exists to achieve, and you care about young people getting the best possible support when they need it and having their voice heard, then this is the role for you. Please see our website https://www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk/work-for-us for more information about OTR and for the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form. Questions and submissions of applications need to be made to office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk . The closing date for this position is midnight Thursday 21st October. This position will require an enhanced DBS certificate and two references. Interviews will take place on Friday 5th November. < All Jobs Head of Resources Salary: £30,451 - £31,364 pro rata Hours: 22 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath Close Date: Wednesday, 20 October 2021 Email Contact: office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at BANES Carers Centre - Community Fundraiser Previous Job Next Job We are seeking a dynamic individual to deliver this exciting new role, unlocking the recognition and support that the public can provide to unpaid carers through their fundraising activities. With 1 in 8 people across the UK caring today, we believe that caring is everybody’s business. With excellent communication skills, a flair for engaging others, and a talent in getting the best out of people, you will be delivering vital work to support thousands of unpaid carers. The right candidate will have experience of: · Engaging with supporters and people within communities to take part and deliver a variety of community fundraising activities and events. · Planning and managing income generation community and digital events. · Delivering effective volunteer fundraising support and coordination. We are a local independent charity with a big vision - we want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued, and supported. We provide trusted information, advice, and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role, and get connected with others in a similar situation to them. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers. < All Jobs Community Fundraiser Salary: £25,848 FTE Hours: 21 Contract Type: part time Location: Office / Home - Hybrid Close Date: Sunday, 8 May 2022 Email Contact: recruitment@banescarerscentre.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath Area Play Project - VCS Network & Engagement Officer Previous Job Next Job We are currently recruiting for the VCS (CYP) Network Officer 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 through support for organisations. With a recent 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 There are an additional 9 hours/ week for undertaking community engagement funded for 12 months, increasing hours to 33/week. This will include BAPP Volunteer recruitment, Impact measurement development and support with developing communications & relationships with businesses and awareness raising through meetings & 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 VCS Network & Engagement Officer Salary: £25,481 - £27,741 pro-rata 24 to 33 hours week, flexible Hours: 24-33 Contract Type: Part time Location: Odd Down Community Centre BA2 2TL Close Date: Friday, 7 July 2023 Email Contact: caroline@bathareaplayproject.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

Job opportunity at Mercy In Action - Family Support Manager ( Maternity Cover) Previous Job Next Job Mercy in Action have an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Manager to join our team on a Maternity cover contract. The role includes working with our dedicated team of support workers within Bath and the surrounding areas to provide support following up queries, liaising with external agencies and organisations and promoting our pantry and our courses offered. Developing Mia’s Place to provide a safe, warm and nurturing space for women and oversee MiA’s Action Pantry based in Radstock. Working in Partnership with families, you will provide advice and support to strengthen parenting and promote the safety and welfare if children and young people living within the family, reducing the risk of abuse and neglect and the need for statutory social care intervention. You will have the ability to make and maintain professional relationships within the appropriate boundaries to ensure consistency and reliability. The ability to engage with vulnerable families and encourage them to develop their own support networks and introduce them to local community play hubs, therapeutic groups for children etc as appropriate. You will work effectively as a supportive team player as well as on your own initiative. With the ability to manage your own workload, identifying priorities for yourself, colleagues. You will need excellent literary and administrative skills including ability in information technology, data collection and report writing. Be Pro-active and a confident communicator with excellent inter-personal and communication skills (verbal and written). For more details and to apply please email: recruitment@mercyinaction.org.uk < All Jobs Family Support Manager ( Maternity Cover) Salary: £16.00 per hour Hours: 24-30 Contract Type: Part time Location: Bath, Radstock & Hybrid Close Date: Sunday, 30 July 2023 Email Contact: recruitment@mercyinaction.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Avon Wildlife Trust - Supporter Care Assistant Previous Job Next Job Avon Wildlife Trust is looking for a Supporter Care Assistant to provide our members and supporters with a high quality supporter experience. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a friendly, dynamic environment where everything we do is to help local wildlife and allows us to connect with supporters who share our love of wildlife. The successful candidate is likely to enjoy variety, being well-organised and the chance to ‘go the extra mile’ for our valued supporters. Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, with one in four people taking action for wildlife. Avon Wildlife Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of seeing nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, we need talented and more diverse people on nature’s side. Contact Details and How to Apply If you are interested in applying, please download the Job Description, Application Form and Equality and Diversity monitoring form fromthe website https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs and fill in your application before proceeding to 'Apply Now'. When you click 'Apply Now' you will be asked to attach your completed documents via our HR portal as part of the submission process. To apply by post, please send your completed application marked 'confidential' to: HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT to arrive by the closing date of 15th May 2024 < All Jobs Supporter Care Assistant Salary: £22,000 - £24.500 per annum Hours: 37 hours a week Contract Type: Full Time Permanent Location: Based at our Bristol office with flexible working at various AWT locations, and from home. Close Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Email Contact: hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath & North East Somerset Council - Somer Valley Rediscovered Volunteer Coordinator Previous Job Next Job Service Area: Sustainable Communities Job Title: Somer Valley Rediscovered Volunteer Coordinator Salary: £27,344 – 29,439 per annum, pro rata Hours: 22 hours per week Basis: Fixed term to 30/09/25 with possibility of extension subject to securing further funding REF: 22CORP10647A Location: Keynsham, Bristol We are recruiting for a p/t Volunteer Coordinator to be part of the Somer Valley Rediscovered team delivering the Greenspaces project. If you have experience of recruitment, training and management of volunteers working in the natural environment, and an interest in delivering health and well-being benefits for our communities and as well as nature, this is a role for you. Somer Valley Rediscovered is a strategic green infrastructure project with duel aims of improving biodiversity and improving health and wellbeing through connection to nature. Somer Valley Rediscovered sits within Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Green Infrastructure and Nature Recovery Team and is an important element of the Council’s response to address the Ecological Emergency. We have secured significant funding to deliver a 3-year Somer Valley Rediscovered Greenspaces Project, focusing on 5 key greenspaces in Radstock, Westfield and Midsomer Norton. The project will work with several B&NES services that include the Public Health Team and Parks Dept, and with external partners, including town and parish councils, Natural England and Wessex Water. The project involves:  Nature recovery including grassland and woodland restoration  Improvements to access and interpretation  Volunteering opportunities,  Events and activities  Green Social Prescribing The post holder will work with the Somer Valley Rediscovered Project Officer to create a Volunteering Strategy and Volunteer Work Pack, to then produce and deliver annual volunteering work programmes in partnership with diverse range of delivery partners. For more information please contact: Miriam Woolnough miriam_woolnough@bathnes.gov.uk or Jess Taylor jess_taylor@bathnes.gov.uk our Somer Valley Rediscovered Project mManagers To apply, please visit our website at www.bathnes.gov.uk/jobs Closing date: 29 January 2023 < All Jobs Somer Valley Rediscovered Volunteer Coordinator Salary: £27,344 – 29,439 per annum, pro rata Hours: 22 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term to 30/09/25 with possibility of extension subject to securing further funding Location: Keynsham Close Date: Sunday, 29 January 2023 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Musicians South West CIC Brief Description of Organisation Musicians South West CIC aim to bring music events to new audiences in the South West, especially to those with limited access to the arts. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation A collective of professional musicians based in the Bath and Somerset/Wiltshire area who are committed to bringing live music and multi-arts events to new audiences, particularly to those with limited access to live performance, either for economic reasons or through isolation. Our projects have included Women of World War One (ACE funded touring multi-arts show, 2014-18) and Trio Paradis Cafe Concerts on the Mendips, which is funded mainly by the National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation and local councils. Our daytime concerts and many of our other events are free/pay what you think, to keep music accessible to all. In this way we are building audiences (advised by the Audience Agency), and our Trio Paradis concerts are audience inclusive, with participation at many levels, from volunteering at the venue to poetry reading and featuring local composers'/songwriters'pieces of music in our programmes. With support from the Big Local we performed the first operas to take place in BA3, in Midsomer Norton Town Hall and Victoria Hall. We set up and continue to run the Midsomer Choral Society. Our other groups and affiliates include the Mendip Ensemble, Vox8 and Frome Consort, whilst one of our members has also set up the highly successful Music for Miniatures and Crescendo Concerts. Musicians South West CIC Brief Description of Organisation Musicians South West CIC aim to bring music events to new audiences in the South West, especially to those with limited access to the arts. Visit WebSite

Job opportunity at Wesport - Project Manager (Social Prescribing) Previous Job Next Job The West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) is seeking a new Project Manager (Social Prescribing) to add to its existing team. Wesport is a Registered Charity (1114495) and fulfils the role of the Active Partnership for the West of England, which covers Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We deliver national programmes as part of the Active Partnership network alongside local initiatives, and we work with a network of organisations across this area. Our vision is that: Wesport will contribute to improving lives in the West of England through championing, developing and delivering sport and physical activity. This describes what we aim to achieve in the long-term and serves as a guide for choosing our current and future courses of action. Office Location: University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) Salary: £27,678 - £32,085 per annum We are seeking an exceptional, dynamic individual to join our team. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a difference within the health and sport & physical activity sectors across the West of England. This is a new role that will initially focus on managing a funded project across Bristol through working closely with the social prescribing teams and local community providers. Encouraging uptake in sport and physical activity amongst those who would benefit and ensuring that suitable community opportunities to be active are presented in the right way. Alongside this, you will be required to support the sport and physical sector to ensure they are ‘referral ready’ and work to identify and promote the training opportunities available and work to address the gaps. Successful candidates will possess a real passion for the agenda and a strong fit with Wesport’s values. They will be able to demonstrate clearly transferable skills and experiences & draw upon relevant experience gained in a physical activity, active lifestyles, health or community development role (voluntary or professional). Wesport embraces & champions equalities, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively encouraging applications from people from under-represented groups. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills to help keep us relevant to the communities that we work within. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. You can find out more at www.wesport.org.uk where you can find our strategy, our annual report, & our most recent updates. If you are interested in applying for this role, please fill out the Wesport Application Form and return it via email to: Nikki.Stephens@wesport.org.uk A role description and person specification have been developed to help you with this process – please ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the role requirements. If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Wood, Senior Manager (Health & Physical Activity) on Lisa.Wood@wesport.org.uk or 0117 328 6254 Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 23rd March 2022 Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th March 2022 (If you have not heard from us by the interview date then you have not been successful on this occasion) To find out more and download the application form, click here. Job description < All Jobs Project Manager (Social Prescribing) Salary: £27,678 - £32,085 per annum Hours: Full time 37 hours per week Contract Type: Full time Location: University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol Close Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2022 Email Contact: Lisa.Wood@wesport.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Southside - Business Support Previous Job Next Job Southside was established as an independent charity in 1997, but our roots go back as far as 1984. At Southside we focus our work on children, families and individuals with multiple and complex difficulties. We help people get the care and support that they need, so they enjoy the safety, experiences and opportunities they deserve. Our team of paid and voluntary workers has grown steadily, building a strong reputation for expertise in family work and domestic abuse support. Through this success, our innovative, flexible and responsive services are now available to children, families and individuals across Bath and North East Somerset (BANES). We are looking to recruit a part-time Business Support worker to join our friendly team based in the office at Southside Family Project. The successful applicant will provide over the telephone advice, information and support to clients and professionals and will maintain the smooth running of Southside reception and office. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references will be requested, followed up in writing and verified by telephone. For further information on the post and an application pack please email recruitment@south-side.org.uk or telephone 01225 331 243. < All Jobs Business Support Salary: £20,500 pro rata Hours: 22.5 hours per week Contract Type: Part-time, permanant Location: Office based Close Date: Friday, 4 February 2022 Email Contact: recruitment@south-side.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Julian House - Hostel Support 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 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! Job Role; Hostel Support Worker Salary; £22,400 - £23,812 per annum Hours; 4 on 4 off rota, 11am - 10pm Contract type; Permanent Location; Bath Job Role If you want a rewarding job in which no two days are the same, then come and join Julian House! We are a fun dynamic team who strive to provide a quality person centred service to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Manvers Street Hostel Bath is a busy move on hostel for rough sleepers in Bath and North East Somerset.We deliver 24-hour support 365 days a year to help former rough sleepers out of homelessness. We are recruiting for a Hostel Support worker to work as part of a 4 on 4 off rota and become part of our fantastic team. Key Accountabilities; Give clients advice, information and provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services. Facilitate the delivery of meaningful occupation for clients. Responsible for ensuring that rent and service charge payments are made and recorded in respect of named clients. Responsible for day-to-day health and safety and the safe running of accommodation projects, including liaison with external contactors. Maintain client records that are accurate and fully updated using Julian House client record system. For full info please refer to the full job description here Qualifications/Requirements Understanding of the causes of homelessness and social exclusion Good verbal and written communication skills Previous work with homeless and/or other socially excluded people Empathy and understanding of the needs of Julian House Service Users General qualification in social / healthcare (Desirable) 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 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops and 20% at bike workshops Cycle-to-work scheme 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 this role, please get in touch with Vishnupriya (Resourcing Assistant) on 07720737770. 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 Hostel Support Worker Salary: £22,440- £23,812 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours (4 on 4 off 11am - 10pm) Contract Type: Full-time Location: Bath Close Date: Wednesday, 31 August 2022 Email Contact: HR@julianhouse.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Community First - Splash Youth Support Worker Previous Job Next Job We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our award-winning Youth Work Team. Hours: 36.5 hrs per week, including regular evening, weekend and school holiday work. Salary: £25,694 gross per annum plus 7% employers pension contribution. Location: Office base in Devizes, county wide programme delivery, including 1:1 outreach and group work sessions. Supervisor: Targeted Youth Support Services Manager The role focusses on providing practical and emotional support for young victims of crime in Wiltshire and Swindon aged 5-18 years, enabling them to cope and recover from their experience of crime, through increased confidence, self-esteem and resilience. You will have experience of successfully delivering one to one and group work support for young people. Be creative, adaptable, with strong inter-personal skills and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. There role will include regular evening, weekend and school holiday working. Due to the nature of the work, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS, along with relevant background checks, references, probationary period, and completion of mandatory training requirements. If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Steve Crawley Head of Youth Action Wiltshire Email: steve@youthactionwiltshire or Phone: 01380 729183 or 07818077764. Closing date: We do not have a closing date for this role and will instead review applications as and when they are received. To download a job description, person specification and an application form for this post, please visit https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies Please note we are unable to accept CVs for thisposition. Please send completed application forms to Nicky Theobald, Premises and Business Support Manager at ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk Community First is an equal opportunities employer. < All Jobs Splash Youth Support Worker Salary: £25,694 gross per annum plus 7% employers pension contribution Hours: 36.5 hrs per week, including regular evening, weekend and school holiday work Contract Type: Full time Location: Office base in Devizes, county wide programme delivery, including 1:1 outreach and group work sessions Close Date: Sunday, 31 March 2024 Email Contact: ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Time Bank Plus Ltd - Community Projects Co-ordinator Previous Job Next Job Time Bank Plus is a small, independent locally-based charity which aims to facilitate people in Twerton & surrounding areas of B&NES to engage with their local community. Our activities range from 1:1 practical or emotional support to co-ordinating groups, learning opportunities, projects and community events. At the core of our work is the principle of exchange, reciprocity and involvement. Our projects help to enhance wellbeing, promote confidence and self-esteem, build skills and capacity and support people in making positive life changes. Our programme of work is varied and generally includes a range of community-based groups, courses, activities & events, longer term projects such as our lunch club, gardening team, food co-op and ‘Borrow it’ library of things and one-to-one help and support on a more traditional timebanking basis. The Community Projects Co-ordinator will manage and co-ordinate a number of community-based groups, activities and projects, according to their aptitudes, interests and the needs of the organisation. They will also have the opportunity for involvement in the planning, development and co-ordination of new areas of work. Working in close collaboration with the Time Bank Manager, the Community Projects Co-ordinator will be responsible for a proportion of the operational co-ordination and administration of the Time Bank and its associated work programme. This will include shared responsibility for the recruitment and supervision of volunteers, outreach and publicity work, administrative tasks and ensuring the Time Bank office is staffed during opening hours. We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful & well organised person who enjoys working with people and helping to create community-based opportunities. You will need to be a good communicator with the ability to inspire and empower other people and with experience of supporting volunteers and delivering community-based projects. < All Jobs Community Projects Co-ordinator Salary: £26,000 pa (pro rata) Hours: 17.5 hrs pw (2.5 days) Contract Type: Part-time (0.5 FTE) Location: Twerton, Bath Close Date: Monday, 3 April 2023 Email Contact: timebankplus@gmail.com < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Royal Osteoporosis Society - Individual Giving Officer (Retentions & Development) Previous Job Next Job We’re a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research. We’re also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better. In this role, you will be responsible for….. You will…. Are you numerate, able to produce and interpret reporting and campaign analysis and support on budget management? Do you have significant experience in using CRM databases and data handling? Do you have significant knowledge of coordinating digital and direct marketing campaigns? If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Location - In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working on a hybrid basis (with the expectation to attend our central Bath office, at least 20% of your time each month). How to apply To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by answers to the competency-based application questions, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification. We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team. Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is Wednesday 4th June 2025. Interview date expected to be Thursday 12th June 2025. REF-221753 < All Jobs Individual Giving Officer (Retentions & Development) Salary: £26,699 to £29,665 per annum plus benefits Hours: 37.5 Contract Type: Full Time Location: Hybrid / Bath Close Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at CAB Banes - Casework Support Administrator Previous Job Next Job About Citizens Advice Bath and North East Somerset Citizens Advice Bath and North East Somerset is an independent local charity providing information and advice to residents of the BANES council area. We aim to empower people to resolve their problems and change their lives for the better. We provide free, independent and confidential advice. Whoever you are. We help people overcome their problems and campaign on big issues when their voices need to be heard. We value diversity, champion equality, and challenge discrimination and harassment. Purpose To provide administrative support services within Citizens Advice BANES, maintaining and developing relevant administrative systems, maintaining statistical information and collating and monitoring reports. To apply Please download and complete a Citizens Advice Application Form from our website and e-mail it to emily.davies@cab-banes.org . You can also post it to Emily Davies, CA BANES, 2 Edgar Buildings, George Street, Bath BA1 2EE. Please address each point of the person specification above in your application. < All Jobs Casework Support Administrator Salary: £18,895 pro rata Hours: 19.5 per week Contract Type: Part time Location: Bath & North East Somerset Close Date: Saturday, 23 April 2022 Email Contact: emily.davies@cab-banes.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at SWAN Advice Network - Trustee Previous Job Next Job SWAN Advice Network Trustees required to help oversee our busy community transport services and to help with our future development Salary - voluntary Hours - email contact and quarterly meetings Location – work from home. Swan’s office is in Radstock Close Date - Friday 15 th December Email contact – ceo@swan-transport.co.uk Swan is seeking new trustees. We have been through 18 months of changes, and we need to examine the way we work and plan for future developments. If you would like to join us through this exciting time and could contribute skills and fresh thinking then please email Sarah Williams ceo@swan-transport.co.uk for more information Knowledge of community transport is not essential, but some experience of developing strategies, change management or building a supporter base would be valuable. Any website, social media and IT skills would also be warmly received. Whatever you have to contribute, we are keen to welcome you to our team. < All Jobs Trustee Salary: N/A Hours: Email contact and quarterly meetings Contract Type: Voluntary Location: Work from home. Swan’s office is in Radstock Close Date: Friday, 15 December 2023 Email Contact: ceo@swan-transport.co.uk < 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 registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. This means that trustees are both company directors and charity trustees. The Board does not directly manage the charity’s day-to-day work, but provides oversight, shapes organisational strategy and supports our staff and volunteers. Because we are a small charity, 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 staff team and Management Committee that is responsible for operational matters covering Practical support, Language provision, Resettlement and Befriending, Social activities, Fundraising, Benefits 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, manages our budget and risk effectively, and acts 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 its support in the best way possible. 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. Ensure that Bath Welcomes Refugees complies with its governing documents and the relevant law, 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 identified, monitored and controlled effectively. Act with care and skill in the best interests of Bath Welcomes Refugees. 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. Trustees members are unpaid, but reasonable expenses (including travel to meetings) can be reimbursed. You will be expected to: Attend an induction session for Bath Welcomes Refugees. Attend bi-monthly trustee meetings (2 hours plus prep/reading: ~3 hours). These are currently held in the evening and can be held either in person or remotely via Google Meet. Attend biannual meetings with the Management Committee (2 hours plus prep/reading: ~3 hours) which can be held either in person or remotely via Google Meet. Attend BWR’s Annual General Meeting which is held in person Ad hoc attendance at fundraising/promotional events. Provide other support to the charity according to your background and skills. As a small charity, there will be times when 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 experience and 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. 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: Lived experience as a refugee or asylum seeker Experience or knowledge of refugee resettlement and issues facing refugees and asylum seekers Experience of the UK charity sector, especially management and/or governance Fundraising Communications, public relations, and social media IT and digital systems < All Jobs Trustee Salary: Voluntary Hours: Bi-monthly meetings of 2hrs plus ~3hrs prep/reading Contract Type: Voluntary Location: Bath in person or remotely via Google Meet Close Date: Monday, 17 February 2025 Email Contact: vi.jensen@bathwelcomesrefugees.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Avon Wildlife Trust - Community Organiser Somer Valley Previous Job Next Job Community Organiser Somer Valley (Part time, 30 hours per week) 21 month fixed-term contract end March 2025 Salary band : £23,000 - £25,025 pro-rata Location: Flexible working at various AWT, BANES locations and from home. Are you committed to supporting community powered change and facilitating local action? Can you use communication as a tool to listen, connect, reach and motivate people within a community? Are you able to capture the passion, imagination and resources of the people within a community to make positive changes for nature? If so, this could be the job for you... The Wildlife Trusts are working to facilitate nature’s recovery within the communities we work alongside, and we know that if nature is to be restored at scale, we need many more people on nature’s side. This role will enable you to make a real difference to nature’s recovery and to be part of our vision to protect 30% of land and sea by 3030. We are looking for a talented community organiser to work with Avon Wildlife Trust on a transformative partnership project with BANES Council to help reverse the nature and climate emergencies, funded by UK Government. You will need to be highly personable, passionate and organised. You will work as part of a team of community organisers across the Wildlife Trust movement and Somer Valley Rediscovered to enable communities to reclaim and create new green spaces for nature in both rural and urban areas. Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. The Wildlife Trusts value diversity. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. If you are interested in this position, the job description and details on how to apply can be found at www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs . Please return the completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form to hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk or post to HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT Closing date: 8.30am 30th May 2023 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first interview to take place on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Applicants may then be asked to attend a second interview to take place on Thursday 5th June 2023. If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk and a conversation can be arranged. No CVs or agencies please. Charity No: 280422 < All Jobs Community Organiser Somer Valley Salary: £23,000 - £25,025 pro-rata Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week Contract Type: 21 month fixed-term contract end March 2025 Location: Flexible working at various AWT, BANES locations and from home. Close Date: Tuesday, 30 May 2023 Email Contact: hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath and North East Somerset Council - Somer Valley Rediscovered Project Officer Previous Job Next Job Service Area: Sustainable Communities Job Title: Somer Valley Rediscovered Project Officer Salary: £30,151 – £32,909 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Basis: Fixed term to 30/09/25 with possibility of extension subject to securing further funding REF: 22CORP10646A Location: Keynsham, Bristol We are recruiting for a project officer to join the Somer Valley Rediscovered team delivering the GreenSpaces Project. If you have experience of community engagement, developing communication strategies, producing publications and using social media, with an interest in the natural environment and health and well-being, this role is an opportunity to deliver benefits for our communities and nature. Somer Valley Rediscovered is a strategic green infrastructure project with duel aims of improving biodiversity and improving health and wellbeing through connection to nature. Somer Valley Rediscovered sits within Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Green Infrastructure and Nature Recovery Team and is an important element of the Council’s response to address the Ecological Emergency. We have secured significant funding to deliver a 3-year Somer Valley Rediscovered Greenspaces Project, focusing on 5 key greenspaces in Radstock, Westfield and Midsomer Norton. The project will work with several B&NES services that include the Public Health Team and Parks Dept, and with external partners, including town and parish councils, Natural England and Wessex Water. The project involves:  Nature recovery including grassland and woodland restoration  Improvements to access and interpretation  Volunteering opportunities,  Events and activities  Green Social Prescribing The post holder will be responsible for developing and coordinating a community engagement programme, including delivering elements of the programme. They will develop a volunteer strategy with the Volunteer Coordinator for the Somer Valley Rediscovered Greenspaces Project. As the communication lead for the Somer Valley Rediscovered you will assist the Project Manager with the development of a Somer Valley Rediscovered website. For more information please contact: Miriam Woolnough miriam_woolnough@bathnes.gov.uk or Jess Taylor jess_taylor@bathnes.gov.uk our Somer Valley Rediscovered Project Managers To apply, please visit our website at www.bathnes.gov.uk/jobs Closing date: 29 January 2023 < All Jobs Somer Valley Rediscovered Project Officer Salary: £30,151 – £32,909 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term to 30/09/25 with possibility of extension subject to securing further funding Location: Keynsham, Bristol Close Date: Sunday, 29 January 2023 Email Contact: https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/ < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job