The Southmead Project is an equal opportunities employer providing free specialist counselling and support for survivors of abuse across Bristol and surrounding areas. Our recruitment is done in line with safer recruitment practices. We value our team very highly and pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We provide the following benefits to encourage a supported, well-rounded and enriched practice: Paid supervision for 1.5 hours per month, with an external supervisor of the Assistant Clinical Lead’s choice Line management for 1 hour per month Training budget of £500 per year to spend on relevant training of the Assistant Clinical Lead’s choice Optional private counselling for up to six sessions per year with an external counsellor of that person’s choice Job Purpose: The Southmead Project is seeking an experienced Assistant Clinical Lead to support the Head of Counselling in the day-to-day running of the therapeutic work and management of the counselling team. The role will support the future development of the charity, including any expansion of the therapeutic services. The Assistant Clinical Lead will provide one-to-one trauma-informed counselling for survivors of abuse of all genders and help facilitate the post-counselling group. Client Work To carry out and co-ordinate assessments for clients that have been referred for counselling. To help plan and facilitate two face-to-face post-counselling groups per year. To provide one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse of all genders, both online or by phone whilst working from home and face-to-face counselling at the Southmead Project. Counselling Team To support the CEO and Head of Counselling in managing a team of face-to-face and online / phone counsellors. To support the Head of Counselling with counsellor recruitment, inductions and training. To be a Deputy Safeguarding Lead that responds effectively and efficiently to safeguarding concerns from the counsellors and clients. Administration To support the Head of Counselling in co-ordinating therapeutic services and ensuring an efficient and high-quality service is delivered, including managing the waiting list, client allocations, and ensuring counsellors meet their counselling capacity. To carry out everyday administration tasks, such as filing, answering the phone, responding to emails, data inputting and maintenance of client records. To assist in the transition and ongoing use of an online Case Management System. To support the Head of Counselling in quality assurance through monitoring of client feedback and outcomes data. To assist in the improvement and expansion of the counselling services. To assist in promoting the charity by attending meetings directly connected with your work. To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies. To attend monthly one-to-one clinical supervision with a supervisor approved by the Southmead Project. (Supervision is a requirement of this charity as members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). To attend monthly one-to-one line management meetings. All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the charity.
Sep 18, 2021
Full time
The Southmead Project is an equal opportunities employer providing free specialist counselling and support for survivors of abuse across Bristol and surrounding areas. Our recruitment is done in line with safer recruitment practices. We value our team very highly and pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We provide the following benefits to encourage a supported, well-rounded and enriched practice: Paid supervision for 1.5 hours per month, with an external supervisor of the Assistant Clinical Lead’s choice Line management for 1 hour per month Training budget of £500 per year to spend on relevant training of the Assistant Clinical Lead’s choice Optional private counselling for up to six sessions per year with an external counsellor of that person’s choice Job Purpose: The Southmead Project is seeking an experienced Assistant Clinical Lead to support the Head of Counselling in the day-to-day running of the therapeutic work and management of the counselling team. The role will support the future development of the charity, including any expansion of the therapeutic services. The Assistant Clinical Lead will provide one-to-one trauma-informed counselling for survivors of abuse of all genders and help facilitate the post-counselling group. Client Work To carry out and co-ordinate assessments for clients that have been referred for counselling. To help plan and facilitate two face-to-face post-counselling groups per year. To provide one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse of all genders, both online or by phone whilst working from home and face-to-face counselling at the Southmead Project. Counselling Team To support the CEO and Head of Counselling in managing a team of face-to-face and online / phone counsellors. To support the Head of Counselling with counsellor recruitment, inductions and training. To be a Deputy Safeguarding Lead that responds effectively and efficiently to safeguarding concerns from the counsellors and clients. Administration To support the Head of Counselling in co-ordinating therapeutic services and ensuring an efficient and high-quality service is delivered, including managing the waiting list, client allocations, and ensuring counsellors meet their counselling capacity. To carry out everyday administration tasks, such as filing, answering the phone, responding to emails, data inputting and maintenance of client records. To assist in the transition and ongoing use of an online Case Management System. To support the Head of Counselling in quality assurance through monitoring of client feedback and outcomes data. To assist in the improvement and expansion of the counselling services. To assist in promoting the charity by attending meetings directly connected with your work. To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies. To attend monthly one-to-one clinical supervision with a supervisor approved by the Southmead Project. (Supervision is a requirement of this charity as members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). To attend monthly one-to-one line management meetings. All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the charity.
Cotswold District Council
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER £30,825 - £32,300 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent Contract Cirencester based Cotswold District is a great place to live, work and visit, and we are rightly proud of our businesses, communities and residents. We are busy being pro-active and responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses in a fast changing environment. The Chief Executive is looking for an individual with a 'can do' attitude, experience and drive, to be his Executive Assistant. This role offers the right candidate a highly rewarding and fulfilling position. About the role The Chief Executive provides the senior officer leadership to the council and has responsibility to ensure the Council's vision and corporate objectives are delivered. Whether it's working closely with Councillors, partners, businesses, residents or communities, it's a fast-paced environment. To support the Chief Executive in this delivery, your role will include organising day-to-day activities, scheduling meetings, and processing correspondence - in essence taking a leading role in ensuring the smooth running of the council. But the role demands more than just administration skills. It is a true partnership where you will use your diplomacy and organisational skills every day to have a direct impact on the success of the council's work. Being highly skilled with ICT is a must, and you'll need great interpersonal skills, essential for operating within a professional environment. You'll interact with wide range of people, including residents, VIPs, MPs and officers from other councils. The role will require handing of sensitive information so we will be relying on you to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.? The role will clearly suit someone with experience of working as an executive or personal assistant. Experience of working effectively within local government would be advantageous, but not essential as a full induction and training will be provided where necessary to help get you up to speed on how local government operates. You'll understand the importance of public service and be keen to support our leadership team to achieve all our aims and priorities as a council. What you'll do: Organise, prioritise and manage the Chief Executive's diary, emails, events and other correspondence Liaise with staff members and Councillors who need to bring matters to the Chief Executive's attention Book travel arrangements and lodgings for the Chief Executive, senior management and staff members Attend meetings, take notes and report back with actions to ensure projects are delivered Manage projects and follow-up with team members where required What you bring Efficiency is more important than education, but if you are a motivated graduate, experienced Executive or Personal Assistant, that's great. Crucially you will have: Exceptional organisational and diary management skills High levels of flexibility and adaptability Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal Excellent telephone manner The ability to multitask and prioritise an ever changing workload, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines Great problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to communicate with senior management, councillors and build relationships at all levels across the business and with external contacts Strong ICT skills Drafting, writing and research skills The Package agile working allowing a mix of home and office working (this role will be predominantly office based) flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice paid for health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings paid for Employee Assistance Programme, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues cycle to work scheme paid for access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (Cotswold District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Closing Date: Wednesday 29 September Interview Date: w/c 11 October Please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the 'Apply for this Position' icon within this page Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date shown on the advert, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Sep 16, 2021
Full time
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER £30,825 - £32,300 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent Contract Cirencester based Cotswold District is a great place to live, work and visit, and we are rightly proud of our businesses, communities and residents. We are busy being pro-active and responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses in a fast changing environment. The Chief Executive is looking for an individual with a 'can do' attitude, experience and drive, to be his Executive Assistant. This role offers the right candidate a highly rewarding and fulfilling position. About the role The Chief Executive provides the senior officer leadership to the council and has responsibility to ensure the Council's vision and corporate objectives are delivered. Whether it's working closely with Councillors, partners, businesses, residents or communities, it's a fast-paced environment. To support the Chief Executive in this delivery, your role will include organising day-to-day activities, scheduling meetings, and processing correspondence - in essence taking a leading role in ensuring the smooth running of the council. But the role demands more than just administration skills. It is a true partnership where you will use your diplomacy and organisational skills every day to have a direct impact on the success of the council's work. Being highly skilled with ICT is a must, and you'll need great interpersonal skills, essential for operating within a professional environment. You'll interact with wide range of people, including residents, VIPs, MPs and officers from other councils. The role will require handing of sensitive information so we will be relying on you to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.? The role will clearly suit someone with experience of working as an executive or personal assistant. Experience of working effectively within local government would be advantageous, but not essential as a full induction and training will be provided where necessary to help get you up to speed on how local government operates. You'll understand the importance of public service and be keen to support our leadership team to achieve all our aims and priorities as a council. What you'll do: Organise, prioritise and manage the Chief Executive's diary, emails, events and other correspondence Liaise with staff members and Councillors who need to bring matters to the Chief Executive's attention Book travel arrangements and lodgings for the Chief Executive, senior management and staff members Attend meetings, take notes and report back with actions to ensure projects are delivered Manage projects and follow-up with team members where required What you bring Efficiency is more important than education, but if you are a motivated graduate, experienced Executive or Personal Assistant, that's great. Crucially you will have: Exceptional organisational and diary management skills High levels of flexibility and adaptability Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal Excellent telephone manner The ability to multitask and prioritise an ever changing workload, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines Great problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to communicate with senior management, councillors and build relationships at all levels across the business and with external contacts Strong ICT skills Drafting, writing and research skills The Package agile working allowing a mix of home and office working (this role will be predominantly office based) flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice paid for health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings paid for Employee Assistance Programme, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues cycle to work scheme paid for access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (Cotswold District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Closing Date: Wednesday 29 September Interview Date: w/c 11 October Please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the 'Apply for this Position' icon within this page Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date shown on the advert, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Purpose of the Role: To bring Towergate's brand and proposition to life by providing engaging digital customer experiences through The Ardonagh Group's emails, websites, videos and social media channels. Particularly support Senior Digital Content Manager to produce optimal content, strategy and user journeys across these channels. The Digital Content Manager will specialise in content, SEO and social media and is suitable for a candidate with, and keen to further develop, a wide range of digital skills. They will work closely with the managers across the digital team for both BAU and larger projects across email, UX, CX, content, social and analytics, and develop relationships with marketing teams in our businesses across the Group as well key third-party agencies. The role requires a talented, dynamic individual, with skills across a range of digital content areas, and with experience in creating high quality, successful digital campaigns. They should have an analytical mind and keep up with best-in-class digital marketing developments and strategies. Key accountabilities: Digital lead for key websites, including strategy for and managing new and existing content and driving website improvements, and managing reporting Day-to-day mentoring and training of junior digital content staff members in digital best practices Training stakeholders around the business in the purpose and value of SEO and digital content, and digital best practice Working with the Senior Digital Content Manager to define content/social media strategies, plans and schedules to support the overall digital marketing strategy Working with the wider digital team on paid search, email, UX and PR campaigns to ensure content and social media are fully integrated. Working across the Ardonagh Group to source expert content and work with internal and external teams to optimise for digital channels. Creating high-quality, engaging digital content that brings to life the Towergate proposition for our customers. Ensuring voice, style, and brand consistency across messaging. Keyword research in coordination with business objectives to optimise existing content and uncover new opportunities. Measure and report on content and social media performance, both quantitatively and qualitatively Liaise with internal teams to coordinate responses to customer engagement with social media channels Strengthening the relationship and workflow between the digital content team, wider marketing team and compliance. Working with the paid search team to create advertising banners with refreshed designs. Liaising with external agencies and internal stakeholders to help drive technical improvements across our platforms. Qualifications & Experience: 5-plus years' experience in social media / content creation and management. Financial services highly desirable. Ideally a BA in a communications-related discipline - however experience is the key. Extensive experience in managing a range of organic and paid digital campaigns from 'cradle to grave', particularly via social and websites Demonstrable experience in measuring the performance and effectiveness of digital campaigns Skills: Strong creative writing focus on digital channels Strong networking, influencing and negotiation skills Diplomacy and tact Excellent planning skills Mentoring Stakeholder management Proven experience of budget management Self-motivated and proactive with ability to manage complex and varied workload Perseverance and integrity Approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skills Flexible and adaptable Team player Results orientated Tenacious / resilient
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
Purpose of the Role: To bring Towergate's brand and proposition to life by providing engaging digital customer experiences through The Ardonagh Group's emails, websites, videos and social media channels. Particularly support Senior Digital Content Manager to produce optimal content, strategy and user journeys across these channels. The Digital Content Manager will specialise in content, SEO and social media and is suitable for a candidate with, and keen to further develop, a wide range of digital skills. They will work closely with the managers across the digital team for both BAU and larger projects across email, UX, CX, content, social and analytics, and develop relationships with marketing teams in our businesses across the Group as well key third-party agencies. The role requires a talented, dynamic individual, with skills across a range of digital content areas, and with experience in creating high quality, successful digital campaigns. They should have an analytical mind and keep up with best-in-class digital marketing developments and strategies. Key accountabilities: Digital lead for key websites, including strategy for and managing new and existing content and driving website improvements, and managing reporting Day-to-day mentoring and training of junior digital content staff members in digital best practices Training stakeholders around the business in the purpose and value of SEO and digital content, and digital best practice Working with the Senior Digital Content Manager to define content/social media strategies, plans and schedules to support the overall digital marketing strategy Working with the wider digital team on paid search, email, UX and PR campaigns to ensure content and social media are fully integrated. Working across the Ardonagh Group to source expert content and work with internal and external teams to optimise for digital channels. Creating high-quality, engaging digital content that brings to life the Towergate proposition for our customers. Ensuring voice, style, and brand consistency across messaging. Keyword research in coordination with business objectives to optimise existing content and uncover new opportunities. Measure and report on content and social media performance, both quantitatively and qualitatively Liaise with internal teams to coordinate responses to customer engagement with social media channels Strengthening the relationship and workflow between the digital content team, wider marketing team and compliance. Working with the paid search team to create advertising banners with refreshed designs. Liaising with external agencies and internal stakeholders to help drive technical improvements across our platforms. Qualifications & Experience: 5-plus years' experience in social media / content creation and management. Financial services highly desirable. Ideally a BA in a communications-related discipline - however experience is the key. Extensive experience in managing a range of organic and paid digital campaigns from 'cradle to grave', particularly via social and websites Demonstrable experience in measuring the performance and effectiveness of digital campaigns Skills: Strong creative writing focus on digital channels Strong networking, influencing and negotiation skills Diplomacy and tact Excellent planning skills Mentoring Stakeholder management Proven experience of budget management Self-motivated and proactive with ability to manage complex and varied workload Perseverance and integrity Approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skills Flexible and adaptable Team player Results orientated Tenacious / resilient
ABOUT LISTENING EAR Listening Ear is a leading third sector, mental health organisation with its headquarters in Knowsley, Merseyside Our organisation specialises in delivering therapy and support services to children, young people and adults presenting with bereavement and traumatic loss, occupational health counselling and suicide postvention support services. Listening Ear holds full BACP Service Accreditation for its Adult and Children & Young People's services (the first organisation to achieve BACP accreditation in Merseyside in 2004) We are continuing to grow and now offer services in Merseyside, Cheshire, South Yorkshire, Lancashire and Kent & Medway. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join Listening Ear as Reception Administrator to support with the recent growth of our services. The role covers all reception duties, including processing referrals and handling enquiries to carrying out general administrative tasks such as data recording/entry, to support the preparation of data used in statistical reports to our Commissioners. The Reception Administrator is the first point of contact for our clients and external agencies and therefore needs to be warm and welcoming, a good communicator and able to respond professionally to a varied range of calls/emails. Our Administration team manage appointment bookings and the allocation of clients across the Organisation for a growing team of paid therapists, suicide bereavement support workers and students on counselling placements with Listening Ear. The successful candidate will be highly organised and professional, with excellent communication skills and proven experience of managing their own time and workload in a busy, high-pressure environment. They will also need to have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook as well as strong IT skills and ability to learn using new systems. The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and a probationary period. Full-time contract is for 35 hours' per week (7 hours per day). The sucessful applicant will be required to work flexibly to provide cover in our offices in Whiston & Halewood as well as working remotley from home. We will require a candidate who is flexible to meet with the needs of the charity. The Application Form is available below and this should be returned to us by email. Closing date: Saturday 9th October at 11:30pm - We reserve the right to close the application window early if there is a lot of interest in the role advertised. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Start date: ASAP following receipt of DBS and relevant references - If you have a transferable DBS please inform us of this in your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants and are unable to give feedback on individual applications.
Sep 10, 2021
Full time
ABOUT LISTENING EAR Listening Ear is a leading third sector, mental health organisation with its headquarters in Knowsley, Merseyside Our organisation specialises in delivering therapy and support services to children, young people and adults presenting with bereavement and traumatic loss, occupational health counselling and suicide postvention support services. Listening Ear holds full BACP Service Accreditation for its Adult and Children & Young People's services (the first organisation to achieve BACP accreditation in Merseyside in 2004) We are continuing to grow and now offer services in Merseyside, Cheshire, South Yorkshire, Lancashire and Kent & Medway. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join Listening Ear as Reception Administrator to support with the recent growth of our services. The role covers all reception duties, including processing referrals and handling enquiries to carrying out general administrative tasks such as data recording/entry, to support the preparation of data used in statistical reports to our Commissioners. The Reception Administrator is the first point of contact for our clients and external agencies and therefore needs to be warm and welcoming, a good communicator and able to respond professionally to a varied range of calls/emails. Our Administration team manage appointment bookings and the allocation of clients across the Organisation for a growing team of paid therapists, suicide bereavement support workers and students on counselling placements with Listening Ear. The successful candidate will be highly organised and professional, with excellent communication skills and proven experience of managing their own time and workload in a busy, high-pressure environment. They will also need to have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook as well as strong IT skills and ability to learn using new systems. The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and a probationary period. Full-time contract is for 35 hours' per week (7 hours per day). The sucessful applicant will be required to work flexibly to provide cover in our offices in Whiston & Halewood as well as working remotley from home. We will require a candidate who is flexible to meet with the needs of the charity. The Application Form is available below and this should be returned to us by email. Closing date: Saturday 9th October at 11:30pm - We reserve the right to close the application window early if there is a lot of interest in the role advertised. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Start date: ASAP following receipt of DBS and relevant references - If you have a transferable DBS please inform us of this in your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants and are unable to give feedback on individual applications.
