Current Vacancies (Paid and Voluntary)

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire 
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: £26,325 per annum (subject to relevant experience) 

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Education & Migration Support Manager. Are you someone with a background in developing and delivering services in education or migration support? Do you like knowing that no two days in work will be the same? We are recruiting a Education and Migration Support Manager to join our small but dynamic team at St Vincent's Support Centre, Bradford (CHAS). If you are looking for a job that will challenge and excite you and a team that really makes a difference, then this may be the role for you.

Based in Bradford, the Education and Migration Support Manager will be responsible for further developing the existing community learning programme and also shaping the Migration Support services that take place at the centre. Ideally you will have qualifications in either of the areas of expertise. The Centre has a long history of working with the community in which we are based and the Manager will be fundamental in taking this forward and working to promote and shape the services. If this is you, then we would love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of the role, a DBS check will be required.

Main duties:

• Organise, promote and deliver courses of learning at St Vincent’s, including basic skills, English to speakers of other languages (ESOL), IT support and vocational/other courses as demand arises
• Coordinate and develop the Centre’s employment & migration support programme in conjunction with other departments and wider SVP projects.
• Work with senior managers to ensure the programme develops strategically in line with wider SVP business plans to meet the aims of the society.
• Ensure teaching and resources standards are consistently high to ensure Open College Network accreditation is achieved and retained.
• Develop a team of volunteers to help deliver the programme. Ensure all volunteers are recruited and supported appropriately and all reference/DBS checks are carried out if needed.
• Line manages staff, provide 1-2-1 support and conduct annual appraisals.
• Ensure all work delivered by the department is recorded for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Contribute towards grant funding applications and end of year/interim reporting as required by funders.
• Network with other local education providers, voluntary and community groups to raise the profile of the Centre and promote learning and volunteering opportunities.
• Seek opportunities to work in partnership with other agencies to contribute towards local government priorities for education in the city.
• Work with the Centre Manager and fundraisers to identify and pursue alternative income streams to help reduce reliance on grant funding, and secure the future of the department long-term.
• Get involved in promotional activities such as holding displays at community events, giving talks to local groups and delivering more formal presentations.
• Carry out ongoing research to identify the educational and training needs of the local community and work with the department to identify ways of meeting these needs.
• Understand and comply with St Vincent’s confidentiality, health & safety, and equal opportunities policies and procedures.
• Meet regularly with Centre Manager for monitoring purposes.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a community development or educational role
• Experience of working within an inner city environment with vulnerable and disadvantaged people, those from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and those with mental health issues
• A good standard of general education
• Computer literacy

Desirable:

• A teaching qualification
• Experience of monitoring, recording and analysing data
• OISC accreditation (or willingness to work towards)

Person specification:

• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Committed to serving the needs of St Vincent's clients
• Initiative, enthusiasm and integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds.

If you want to find out more about the role then please contact Sheena Eastwood, Centre Manager, St Vincent's Support Centre on 0113 2484126. To apply, please send your CV to Beth Le Riche at bethlr@svp.org.uk.

Closing date: 5pm, 11 October 2019

Interview date: w/c 21 October 2019

We are currently looking for a volunteer to assist the Database Officer based at our offices near Waterloo, London.

Maintaining a database of over 10,000 people can be a challenge. The volunteer database assistant will help with the following:

• Maintaining records
• Entering new records
• Making amendments
• Making phone calls
• Filing documents

If you can spare 1 day or more per week, please complete this volunteer application form and email it to teddyc@svp.org.uk.  

Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.

This volunteer role will assist with the production of SVP publications, including:

• Annual Report
• Friends Newsletter
• Staff Newsletter
• Other leaflets, flyers and posters

It is necessary that applicants are able to use Quark and Photoshop.

2/3 days per week: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Remuneration: Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.

Please contact Ken Madine at kenm@svp.org.uk for an application or more information.

Shop volunteers of varying descriptions and skills are currently required at our Community Shops across the country.

All aspects of work involved with running a busy Community Charity Shop including:

• Sorting and pricing
• Stock preparation and replenishment
• Cash handling and serving customers
• Merchandising and display

Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London

This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. We also offer tea/coffee and staff discount on items sold in the shops. Hours are flexible, with varying shift options, working around when volunteers are available to help. Full training is provided. To apply, email Tony Nolan at tonyn@svp.org.uk for further information.

Collection and delivery volunteers are needed to assist the driver in collecting donations and delivering from shops. 

Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London

This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. We also offer tea/coffee and staff discount on items sold in the shops. Hours are flexible, with varying shift options, working around when volunteers are available to help. Full training is provided. To apply, email Tony Nolan at tonyn@svp.org.uk for further information.

Volunteer drivers are needed to cover and support the regular driver on the van, assist in offering weekend/evening collections and deliveries. Use of own car would be an advantage. 

Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London

This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. We also offer tea/coffee and staff discount on items sold in the shops. Hours are flexible, with varying shift options, working around when volunteers are available to help. Full training is provided. To apply, email Tony Nolan at tonyn@svp.org.uk for further information.

Electrical appliance engineers and PAT testers are needed to test and/or refurbish white goods and small electrical appliances prior to sale in the shop. 

Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London

This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. We also offer tea/coffee and staff discount on items sold in the shops. Hours are flexible, with varying shift options, working around when volunteers are available to help. Full training is provided. To apply, email Tony Nolan at tonyn@svp.org.uk for further information.