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Family Support Worker/Counsellor (Part time) Birmingham

Organisation: All Saints Youth Project

Salary: £10,000 (18 hrs p/w actual salary)

The parent project works within an existing youth project to provide a service and environment that enables parents and their teenage children to overcome barriers and improve relationships. To support teenage parents through their journey of parenthood, helping them to achieve their potential whilst maintaining a positive family life. Delivery will include learning programmes, individual support and group work. To develop and provide individual and group support to: Parents of teenagers; Young teenage parents; Parents of children with additional needs. Must be educated to a good standard, could include Dip HE in Youth & Community, Social Work and/or Counselling. Will need to have good communication/engagement skills and must have experience of working with similar groups and individuals within a community setting. Good organisational skills are essential with an ability to monitor and evaluate work. Ability to use the internet and use computer packages is essential. Must have empathy with parents and young people and be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. A degree of flexibility would be expected regarding working hours.

For further details and an application form please click here.

Closing Date: 28 July (interview 8 Aug)

Parent Project Support and Outreach Worker, Birmingham

Organisation: All Saints Youth Project

Salary: £19,622 (36 hrs p/w)

The parent project works within an existing youth project to provide a service and environment that enables parents and their teenage children to overcome barriers and improve relationships. To support teenage parents through their journey of parenthood, helping them to achieve their potential whilst maintaining a positive family life. Delivery will include learning programmes, individual support and group work. To network and develop partnerships to secure the participation of the target client groups, provide individual and group support and deliver appropriate programmes and services to meet their identified needs. To assist with the design and delivery of formal and informal education contributing to the effective delivery of the services and programmes. Must be educated to a good standard, could include Dip HE in Youth & Community, Social Work or Teaching. Will need to have good communication/engagement skills and must have experience of working with similar groups and individuals within a community setting. Good organisational skills are essential with an ability to monitor and evaluate work. Ability to use the internet and use computer packages is essential. Must have empathy with parents and young people and be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. A degree of flexibility would be expected regarding working hours.

For further details and an application pack please click here.

Closing Date: 28 July (interview 7 Aug)

Chair for Board of Trustees

Organisation: H.O.P.E Harrow

H.O.P.E Harrow are seeking to recruit a new Chair for their Board of Trustees. You will need to have an interest in parental support and education, and have some knowledge of one or more of the following: Media – public relations, marketing; Fundraising and networking; Financial management and administration of charities. You will be a parent and available to attend quarterly trustee meetings and regular monthly meetings with the Director.  Knowledge of the voluntary sector and an understanding of governance are all essential, as is an empathy with our mission and aims.

This is an unpaid appointment. For an informal discussion, call Cathy Burns (Chair) on 07795 060813 or alternatively request a full copy of the job description and person specification from Maxine Gabriel, Director, by email or H.O.P.E.(Harrow), The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4HZ. A comprehensive induction programme will be provided for all new trustees who join the Board.

Closing Date: 31 July 

Treasurer for Board of Trustees

Organisation: H.O.P.E Harrow

H.O.P.E Harrow are seeking to recruit a new Treasurer for their Board of Trustees. You will need to have an interest in parental support and education, and have some knowledge of one or more of the following: Media – public relations, marketing; Fundraising and networking; Financial management and administration of charities. You will be a parent and available to attend quarterly trustee meetings and regular monthly meetings with the Director.  Knowledge of the voluntary sector and an understanding of governance are all essential, as is an empathy with our mission and aims.

This is an unpaid appointment. For an informal discussion, call Cathy Burns (Chair) on 07795 060813 or alternatively request a full copy of the job description and person specification from Maxine Gabriel, Director, by email or H.O.P.E.(Harrow), The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4HZ. A comprehensive induction programme will be provided for all new trustees who join the Board.
Closing Date: 31 July