Jobs
(Vacancies: 16)
Pay & Employment Rights Service (Yorkshire) Ltd - Business & Operations Development Manager (Re-advertised)
Hours: 21 per week (£25,472 - £29,236 pro rata)
The not-for-profit Pay & Employment Rights Service (PERS) provides telephone advice, guidance and training on employment rights and homeworking.
We are looking for an appropriately experienced and qualified individual to help develop PERS' strategic direction, long-term sustainability and organisation growth. You will join a friendly and busy team based in our offices in Batley. Terms and conditions of employment include:
Employer's pension contribution (5.5% of salary)
Annual holiday 8.2 weeks including bank/public holidays
PERS supports flexible working.
Closing date: 26 February 2010 at 1.00pm
Interview date: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Detailed information about the role and requirements of the post are available in the recruitment pack. Application packs are availalable to download from http://www.pers.org.uk/vacancies.htm
Alternatively you can request an application pack by writing to/telephoning:
Pay & Employment Rights Service (Yorkshire) Ltd
Unit 14 Batley Enterprise Centre
513 Bradford Road
Batley
WF17 8LL
Tel: 01924 428033
Mailto: admin@pers.org.uk
Calderdale MBC Young People's Service - Invitation to Tender
Consultation Re: Youth Provision in Park Ward, Calderdale
Calderdale Young People's Service invites tenders to undertake a consultation exercise regarding youth provision and positive activities for young people in Park Ward from April 2011. The purpose is to review the provision for 13-19 year olds in the ward by seeking the views of young people, parents, service providers and other stakeholders.
Full details of the background, aims, target groups and other requirements are contained in the tender guidelines which can be obtained from:
The Director of Children and Young People's Services
The Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale
Northgate House
Northgate
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 1UN
or from: calderdale.freeth@calderdale.gov.uk
No tender will be considered unless it is returned in the red-banded envelope which will be attached to the tender guidelines.
Tenders should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Friday 12 March 2010.
Yorkshire MESMAC - 2 Posts
Yorkshire MESMAC Group of Services is an independent group of community based sexual health and social wellbeing services that are committed to developing and delivering services that are responsible to the needs of our communities.
We expect all our staff to be able to demonstrate the following core competencies.
- A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice
- An ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds in a respectful and empowering way
- A strong and full commitment to confidentiality
- Excellent organisation skills
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Community Development Worker - Scarborough, Post A
You will work with local Gay, Bisexual and men who have sex with men to ascertain their sexual health and HIV prevention needs and take action to meet them. In addition to the core competencies you should also be able to show:
- An understanding of the particular issues faced by Gay, Bisexual and men who have sex with men, and the wider LGBT community in a range of settings
- A commitment to and a personal understanding of the issues that affect LGBT communities
- A commitment to Community Development principles
Sessional Worker - Scarborough, Post D
You will work with local Gay, Bisexual and men who have sex with men to ascertain their sexual health and HIV prevention needs and take action to meet them. In addition to the core competencies you should also be able to show:
- Through outreach work, to assess needs in relation to safer sex of each target group
- An ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends
For application forms and pack please state which post you are interested in, either A or D and:
Write to: Yorkshire MESMAC, PO Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Tel: 0113 244 4209
Email: admin@mesmac.co.uk
Website: http://www.mesmac.co.uk
Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 16 March, 2010
Interviews for all posts will be held week commencing 22 March, 2010
We are striving to be an equal opportunities employer, as such as welcome applications from all sections of the community
(Charity No. 1040407)
Job share applications are welcomed.
Yorkshire MESMAC - 2 Posts
Yorkshire MESMAC Group of Services is an independent group of community based sexual health and social wellbeing services that are committed to developing and delivering services that are responsible to the needs of our communities.
We expect all our staff to be able to demonstrate the following core competencies.
- A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice
- An ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds in a respectful and empowering way
- A strong and full commitment to confidentiality
- Excellent organisation skills
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
User Participation and Skill Development Worker - Bradford, Post B
You will work with local communities to increase the opportunities for local people; to contribute to improving the social well-being of people living with HIV in Bradford through voluntary action. The ability to develop:
- A team of volunteers from teh local community to deliver health promotion activity and 'Positve speaking' opportunities
- A commitment to voluntary action
- To manage and co-ordinate a complex portfolio of volunteering opportunities
Finance/Admin Assistance - Bradford, Post C
You will assist the Finance/Administration Coordinator in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation and welcome people to the building.
- You will need to be familiar with word processing and spreadsheet packages
- Have good organisational and team working skills
- Have good community skills
For application forms and pack please state which post you are interested in, either B or C and:
Write to: Yorkshire MESMAC, PO Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Tel: 0113 244 4209
Email: admin@mesmac.co.uk
Website: http://www.mesmac.co.uk
Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 16 March, 2010
Interviews for all posts will be held week commencing 22 March, 2010
We are striving to be an equal opportunities employer, as such as welcome applications from all sections of the community
(Charity No. 1040407)
Job share applications are welcomed.
West Yorkshire Learning Consortium - 2 Posts
West Yorkshire Learning Consortium currently has two vacancies, for a Director and Contracts and Projects Manager.
For more information on either of these posts, please see information below. An application form and further information is available at http://www.wylc.org.uk/vacancies.html
Tel: 0113 245 3111
Email: admin@wylc.org.uk
Director
Salary: £29,236 - £31,754 (SP: 35-38)
Hours per week: 37
Location: Leeds City Centre
To lead and manage West Yorkshire Learning Consortium (WYLC), in line with its strategic plan, developing new and existing projects. To work with other partners, including community and voluntary organisations involved in the delivery of learning and skills. To provide relevant information and resources that helps champion the voice of third sector learning and training. To develop an organisation committed to equality, quality and continual improvement.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 8 March, 2010
Interview dates: 17 March and 18 March, 2010
Contracts & Projects Manager
Salary: £25,472 - £27,052 (SP: 30-32)
Hours per week: 37
Location: Leeds City Centre
Job Outline: To be responsible for the effective management of all contracts delivered by WYLC (initially Train to Gain), the effective monitoring and evaluation of these and their Management Information and Finance Administration functions. This will include performance management of staff, ensuring contract compliance, quality of delivery and developing links with funders and key stakeholders.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 8 March, 2010
Interview dates: 17 March and 18 March 2010
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY, 8 MARCH, 2010 (9am)
West Yorkshire Learning Consortium
Suite 89, Oxford Chambers
Oxford Place Centre
Oxford Place
Leeds LS1 3AX
Tel: 0113 245 3111
http://www.wylc.org.uk
The Cardigan Centre and Oblong - Volunteer Development Worker
Salary: £24,402 (pro rata for 27 hours)
The Cardigan Centre and Oblong in North West Leeds are working together to deliver an exciting youth volunteering project, called Vision. It is funded by vinvolved. We are looking for a dynamic development worker to work in partnership with the worker based at the Cardigan Centre (Youth Point) to develop and deliver this innovative project. Although employed by the Cardigan Centre the successful candidate will be based at Oblong and will work as part of the Oblong collective operating within its staffing and supervision structures.
You will be supporting volunteers and co-ordinating design, video, gardening and music projects. Technical expertise in these areas is not necessary - the role is concerned with enabling volunteers to make the projects happen. The successful candidate will be required to have a flexible and creative approach to work, as you facilitate ways for young people to become forces for positive change in their communities.
Essential: Experience of voluntary work with young people (up to 25)
For information and an application pack please contact:
145-149 Cardigan Road
Leeds
LS6 1LJ
Tel: 0113 275 9282
Email: office@cardigancentre.org.uk
Closing date: 12 noon, 3rd March 2010.
Interviews to take place week commencing 10th March 2010.
Appointment to these posts is subject to an Enhanced CRB and background checks.
The Cardigan Centre is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. Employer's contribution of 6 - 10% of salary is paid into staff personal pensions.
The Cardigan Centre - Connexions PA
Salary: £19,427 - £21,306, £22,001 - £23,473 (dependant on qualification)
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential?
Youth Point @ The Cardigan Centre is recruiting a new Connexions PA to join the Intensive Support Connexions team in NW Leeds.
You will need experience of working with young people aged 13 - 19 in a variety of settings, on employment, education and training issues.
For information and an application pack please contact:
145-149 Cardigan Road
Leeds
LS6 1LJ
Tel: 0113 275 9282
Email: office@cardigancentre.org.uk
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 1st March 2010.
No applications received after this deadline will be viewed. Interviews to take place on Monday 8th March 2010.
Appointment to these posts is subject to an Enhanced CRB and background checks.
The Cardgian Centre is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. Employer's contribution of 6-10% of salary is paid into staff personal pensions.
Rural Action Yorkshire - Rural Capacity Building Officer
Part time fixed term post
£21,519 (point 25) pro rata to hours worked. Pay award pending + casual user car allowance
Hours: 22 per week, Monday to Friday over 3 days, with some evening and weekend work
We seek a capacity building worker to support the delivery of the RDPE LEADER programme in Ryedale and Scarborough in North Yorkshire.
Duties include capacity building support and training to community groups and funded projects especially in relation to ability to access funding, managing funded activity, financial profiling and record keeping. You will also provide support, training and capacity building to the Local Action Group which is responsible for programme delivery, marketing the programme and raising awareness. The initial focus of the work will be directed at communities who have not had access to LEADER funding in the past, in particular, the areas of Howdenshire/Marshlands/Snaith and Ryedale/Scarborough.
Excellent training, project management and financial skills are required, as is an understanding and appreciation of the wider context of rural regeneration and development in North Yorkshire.
Ideally, you should have a minimum of two A Levels grade C or above, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, appropriate experience in the voluntary/community sector developing project activity, an education training qualification or equivalent experience.
The post is fixed term until 30 September 2012 and is externally funded with part financing by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Defra and supported by Yorkshire Forward.
For an informal discussion please contact Bill Cross at Rural Action Yorkshire on 0845 313 0270 or Pauline Reeve at Ryedale Voluntary Action on 01653 600120.
Application pack available from Rural Action Yorkshire on 0845 313 0270 or by email: info@ruralyorkshire.org.uk
Closing date: 26 February 2010
Getaway Girls - Director
Are you commited to the development of young women?
Getaway Girls is looking for a creative woman dedicated to high quality girls youth work provision who demands high standards from herself and others.
Ref: DP
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: NJC pts 39-41 (£32,800-£34,549)
See Advert
Closing date: Friday, 26 February 2010 fixed term for one year with possibility of extension.
Section 7.2 (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies
For full details, a job description and person specification please email maureen.vollans@getawaygirls.co.uk or call 0113 240 5894.
Leeds Muslim Youth Forum - New Volunteering Opportunities
Leeds Muslim Youth Forum is looking to recruit a small new team of passionate and inspirational young Muslims (male and female) who are looking foir a new volunteering opportunity. Anyone aged between 16 and 25 are welcome to apply. This is a great opportunity and would help develop a new generation of local young leaders who want to bring about positive change.
Anyone who would be interested and would be able to benefit and contribute to the Leeds Muslim Youth Forum please contact admin@hamara.co.uk
Tel: 0113 277 3330
Action for Children - Become a Foster Carer
Action for Children needs foster carers who can help children and young people transform their lives.
If you can offer a safe, caring home to vulnerable and challenging young people aged 10-18, we can offer you excellent training and 24-hour support.
You'll never be on your own, as we're always just a phone call away, and you'll also get generous fees and allowances (up to £600 per week) as well as regular planned breaks.
We need people from a wide range of backgrounds. So if you have a spare room and experience of caring for or working with troubled young people, we want to hear from you.
See Advert
Talk to us on: 0845 200 5162
Email: fostering@actionforchildren.org.uk
http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/fostering
Leap Confronting Conflict - Pathfinder Youth Project Manager
Title: Pathfinder Youth Project Manager
Conditions: Full-time job - 1 year fixed term
Starting Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: London or Yorkshire
Accountable to: Leap Youth Programmes Director
Key relationships: London & Yorkshire delivery partners; London & Yorkshire
Pathfinder delivery teams, Leap PeerLink Team; Leap Youth Delivery Team and Apprentices
Leap Freelance Trainers: young people, Leap Academy staff
The Organisation
Leap Confronting Conflict is a specialist national youth organisation and charity providing opportunities for young people to gain skills to manage themselves, everyday conflicts and to help prevent violence in their communities.
Leap has 22 years development of its materials and approach, with long term experience of working with disadvantaged youth, delivering programmes in schools, youth organisations, prisons and in the community.
Contact info@leapconfrontingconflict.org.uk for an application pack.
Citizenship Examiner/Moderator Opportunities at Edexcel
Edexcel are currently looking to recruit Examiners/Moderators to mark Citizenship on our GCSE qualifications.
Edexcel are looking for current or newly qualified teachers in their first year to be examiners and moderators in Citizenship. In addition to receiving payment for this invaluable work examining will also help to enhance professional development. Examiners/Moderators will also be entitled to a rewards package exclusive to Edexcel featuring a host of discounts on computer equipment, books, wine, music and more.
To apply and view role descripotions, please visit http://www.edexcel.com/aa-recruitment and select 'vacancies' and then click on 'GCSE' dependent on the vacancy that you are interested in applying for.
Experience/Qualifications needed
- You will have a degree or equivalent
- You will be a qualified teacher
- You will have substantial experience of teaching and assessing the reelvant subject and level
- You will have the ability to work well under pressure
- You will have the ability to meet deadlines