Information & Support Officer Autism Support Louth&Meath have recently been granted funding through the Dormant Accounts Fund to deliver a programme of Active Support for Carers caring with Family members with Autism and/or Complex Needs.As part of this project we are recruiting a part time Information and Support Officer on a fixed term basis.Location – Drogheda ABACAS School, Congress Avenue, Drogheda with some travelHours – 12pw – Flexible and Term time hours are an option.Salary: €30,000 – €36,000 commensurate with experience - ProrataJob Description:To provide support and information on disability services both local and national, appropriate individual and community-based services; social welfare; education; age-related disability issues; health and well-being; legal and policy; and advocacy issues.To facilitate and organise training. Participate in Information Events and Training.Creation of an information pack and other relevant documentation with specific local information as well as national information both in a printed and online formatIdentify and deliver on dissemination opportunities for information and events. Issue press releases and liaise with media. Monitor press and media coverage of disability-related issues and identify trends and opportunities.Responding to enquiries from members, the public, journalists, researchers and other interested parties.Maintain and develop the website and social media channels. Produce easy-to-read reports on the work of the projectProvide individual information of support sessions to carers.Co-ordinate all the relevant supports and arrangements to allow training to be delivered in the most appropriate and useful manner.A suitable candidate will haveApplications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates invited to interview. Canvassing will disqualify.Autism Support Louth & Meath is an equal opportunities employer, which reserves the right to exercise positive discrimination. All candidates must be willing to undergo Garda vetting should they be successful.
23 days agoElstree£19,000 a yearThe Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School requires for September 2019Aske – Princeton International Fellowship Full-time The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School has an established partnership with Princeton University to provide one paid fellowship annually. The precise nature of the role will be shaped to fit the strengths of the candidate appointed. As with all our interns/fellows, this is a supernumerary post. The Aske-Princeton Fellow will assist with academic activities, teaching support, educational research and bring, to our provision, a motivating presence and the inspiration of the highest standards of scholarship. Applications If you wish to discuss this post informally, please contact John Maguire, the Senior Deputy Head (Academic), on +44 208 266 188 or via e-mail Maguire_j@habsboys.org.uk An application form is available from the School’s website: www.habsboys.org.uk. Curriculum Vitae are not accepted. The completed application form should be sent to Human Resources (staffvacancies@habsboys.org.uk) as soon as possible (preferably electronically). It must be received no later than noon on Friday 18th January 2019. We intend to interview on Skype for this role during the Week Commencing 28th of January 2019.The SchoolThe Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School (‘HABS’) has an international reputation for academic excellence and success, combined with exceptional pastoral care and co-curricular achievements. In 2016 the Sunday Times voted HABS as the Independent School of the Year (2016- 17), an impressive accolade. The School is an independent day school with around 1,200 11–18-year-old boys in the Senior School and another 200 boys from the age of 7 in the Preparatory School, which is situated on the same site. A Pre- Prep School for 75 boys aged 5 and 6 is located in nearby. The School’s grounds adjoin those of its sister school, the Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls and an extensive and long-established coach service brings pupils and staff from across a wide area. HABS moved to its current 100-acre rural location in 1961, occupying the grounds of a former stately home: Aldenham House, a Grade 2* listed building, located 15 miles North of the centre of London. A series of magnificent new buildings have been opened in the last decade including a new £13m Sports Facility in 2016. The construction of a state-of-the-art classroom complex at the heart of the campus, specifically designed to reflect international best practice in school design and pedagogy will open in 2018/2019. HABS’ aim is to nurture excellence within its established values of wisdom, integrity and humility. The members of the teaching staff are united by a caring approach, passion for their subject areas and the aspiration to be dynamic, modern and reflective practitioners. Examination results are outstanding, places are heavily oversubscribed and entry is extremely competitive. Boys achieve national prominence in many fields from music, drama and sport to science and Mathematics Olympiads, chess and public speaking. The current intake of boys is exceptional, also graded as Excellent in the ISI inspection report, and the School has been placed at the top of the national league tables. Education at HABS, however, is about more than just academic success. The boys are bright, articulate and open, interested and extremely rewarding to teach. They have a great sense of humour and are very well mannered. Pastoral care is exceptional, with a strong House-based system. Out-of-class activities abound, with many boys assuming responsibility for the running and organisation of events and societies. Music, drama and sport are strong, and there is also a thriving Outdoor Leadership programme and CCF together with a strong and active Community Service programme. HABS’ boys regularly reach the finals of national competitions, such as chess, bridge and debating, but there is also a remarkable commitment to outreach and charity work, reflecting the rich and harmonious ethnic and religious diversity of the School. A Church of England School by tradition, other religious communities flourish with popular, voluntary assemblies on Thursday mornings for the many different faith groups which are represented in the School. This approach to all faiths was highly commended in the current ISI inspection report. The School awards a number of scholarships on entry, but the majority of its funding goes into the provisionof bursaries for cases of financial need. A very successful Development Foundation exists to broaden participation in the life of the School and encourage philanthropic giving. More detailed information about the School and its history is available on the School website: www.habsboys.org.uk and through the Good Schools Guide www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk The Teaching Staff The members of the Teaching Staff are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and reflect the diversity within the School. There is an equal balance between male and female teachers within the Senior School. All are well qualified, but not necessarily with a formal teaching qualification, and have strong subject knowledge with a deep sense of commitment to the welfare of the boys and to helping them achieve their very best. There is a strong sense of community within the Common Room and it is a harmonious and dynamic place where staff work hard in a collaborative and purposeful atmosphere. There is a growing international dimension to the work of the staff with regular visits overseas and the School is looking to forge links with the best schools across the globe. Support for staff at every stage of their career is exceptional, with one of the foremost and forward- thinking professional development plans in the UK. Pedagogy and teacher development takes a collaborative approach which is both voluntary and open-minded. Many teaching staff regularly attend Learning Lunches where their peers will demonstrate new developments or ideas with which they have been experimenting. In addition, teachers can request specific training which is often run in well attended Twilight Training sessions at the end of a school day. The School operates an ‘open door’ approach with teachers regularly observing each other and learning from their colleagues. Every member of the teaching staff is a form tutor and is expected to participate in the School’s rich array of extra-curricular and sporting subjects. The main sports are Rugby, Field Hockey, Soccer, Athletics and Cricket and the magnificent new swimming pool facility will support the profiles of Swimming and Water-Polo, sports which we are already National champions in. There is a sixth form Enrichment and Enhancement programme within which members of staff are encouraged to share a personal academic interest, pastime or pursuit. The list of available subjects ranges from Geology to Salsa dancing with a gamut of topics in between. Members of the teaching staff lead over 60 clubs and societites which include outreach programmes and charity fundraising projects. HABS will also find ways to encourage members of staff to share and support appropriate interests. Newly Qualified Teacher Programme The School is committed to providing high quality training and support to newly qualified teachers (NQTs). Working in partnership with The Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel (IStip), the School expertlyguides them through their induction year with experienced mentoring from a departmental colleague and offers ongoing opportunities for lesson observation and pedagogical debate. The School is a centre of excellence for training: we host regular regional conferences where we welcome NQTs from across London and Hertfordshire to participate in professional studies programmes designed by HABS’ staff. Our NQTs experience a rich, varied teaching experience during the first year of their careers, giving them the confidence and expertise to become highly effective, reflective classroom practitioners. The Aske – Princeton International Fellowship The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School prides itself on its core values of Humility, Wisdom and Integrity. The School has an international outlook and seeks to develop its values within every pupil so that they can make a positive impact on the wider community. Each year the School employs a small number of graduate or post-doctoral students who are looking to find experience in the educational sector, broaden their horizons and most notably in an outstanding English independent school. Academic Teaching Our interns and fellows are supernumerary and assist with academic and extra-curricular activities throughout the School. Each individual brings to our provision up-to-date scholarly and expert subject knowledge as well as a motivating presence. The precise nature of the role will be shaped to fit the strengths and availability of the candidate appointed. The School would welcome applications from any academic discipline but an interest in any of the following departments would be an advantage: Art Biology Chemistry Earth Sciences: Geography & Geology Engineering English Literature Mathematics (Pure, Mechanics or Statistics) Music Physics Theology & Religion Philosophy Enrichment & Enhancement The School offers an exciting enrichment and enhancement programme within the 6th Form curriculum. Lesson time is provided to stretch the pupils beyond the confines of the examination boards in areas of individual academic interest for each teacher. In addition each boy chooses an enrichment course which develops him as an all-round individual. It is expected that the Aske-Princeton International Fellow will contribute to both parts of this programme by offering an international perspective to the pupils. In addition, assistance with the preparation of pupils for university applications, especially US applications, is necessary.Co-curricular The co-curricular programme within the School is extensive, offering a variety of sports. All pupils are encouraged to develop a passion for fitness and well-being, alongside nurturing interests in any sport. The diverse extra-curricular programme allows pupils to develop personal confidence which they then transfer to their academic studies. This provision is supported by excellent sporting facilities such as our new state-of the art Sports’ Centre. In addition to Sport the School has an enviable reputation for its Drama and Music, with regular performances at the Barbican in London. Aske - Princeton International Fellow’s timetable The Aske-Princeton Fellow’s weekly timetable will depend upon the successful candidate’s interests and attributes. School Day & Academic Year The School timetable is split into 35 lessons, each 45 minutes in length. The School operates from 08.30 to 17.30, Monday to Friday. There are no lessons on weekends and staff are free, unless involved in sport or extra-curricular pursuits. The School academic year begins on September 1st and ends in the first week of July. The year is split into three ‘terms’ each varying in length. Autumn Term: First week of September to the third Week of December Spring Term: Second week of January to March/April (dependent upon Easter) Summer Term: March/April (dependent upon Easter) to First week of July Each term is further divided by a half term holiday; Autumn Term holiday is 2 weeks, Spring Term holiday is 1 week, Summer Term holiday is 1 week. In total the School is in operation for 170 days per year, although staff are paid for the time they are on holiday. Teacher timetable A normal teacher, with no responsibilities, will typically teach 26 lessons per week. It is envisaged that the Aske-Princeton Fellow will be timetabled for 18 lessons a week (approximately 50% of the week and 70% of a normal teacher’s loading). The contribution of the Aske-Princeton Fellow will depend on their individual skills and attributes, but may include: You are not required to disclose information about a spent caution if you were under 18 years of age at the time of the offence and two years has elapsed since the date it was issued, and provided it does not appear on the list of "specified offences". The list of "specified offences" that will always be disclosed can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-list-of-offences-that-will-never-be-filtered-from-a-criminal-record-check 19
21 days agoTechnology. Award-winning customer service. Bleeding-edge data ability. Simply Business is a new type of insurance company, using all of the above to create the best possible insurance experience for small businesses and self-employed people. We love working here, and have even taken the number one spot in the Sunday Times Best Company To Work For 2015 and 16 lists; we’ve stopped entering now to focus on a few bigger projects, but you get the idea. It’s a great place towork. There are currently over 500,000 active Simply Business insurance policies in the UK alone. And we have offices in London, Northampton and Boston,USA. Talking of offices, ours are bright, airy and geared up for really smart working. We’re flexible, with plenty of remote workers coming in and out, and we believe work and life should be hand in hand, rather than a juggling act. So no need to worry about school pick-ups, or a horrible commute. Our people are our most important asset, so we focus on building a working life that helps us thrive, not stick. Join us and you’ll be part of our journey to creating something even better, for our customers and ourselves. We need a Receptionistto join us in our London Office. The Facilities Team are responsible for maintaining the workplace to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Looking after our people and premises is central to our day to day activities. Our brand new reception space will provide our customers, guests and visitors with their very first experience of our people, our culture and our great office space. This role is designed to offer an enthusiastic and energetic person the opportunity to join Simply Business and be our cultural ambassador and first point of contact for all our customers, guests and visitors. As a Receptionist you will represent our exciting business and its fantastic culture whilst becoming a vital member of the London office with responsibility for a number of key activities that positively impact our people and our visitors.Responsibilities will include:But there’s so much more to Simply Business than insurance and memberships. We also commit to flexible working options, smart working (our offices are kitted out for you to work when and how you choose), cycle to work, eye test vouchers, and season ticket loan schemes, and we have a handy online form to put in any training or conference requests. Best of all, though, are the groups, clubs, and adventures that come with the Simply Business territory. Forget a simple Give As You Earn scheme (although we’ve got that too) – we trek the Sahara for charity, take you on weekends away, throw epic summer parties, and meet up for book groups, public speaking coaching, yoga, manicures, beer brewing, and lots, lots more. Our values Everything we do comes down to these five values – empowerment, authenticity, simplicity, learning and pioneering. In practice, these will mean something unique to every person at Simply Business, but if you’re considering working here, give them some thought. They’re at the heart of our story. Empowerment We believe in our people and the positive impact they can have so we enable everyone to stretchthemselves Authenticity We celebrate diversity, avoid jargon and genuinely care about helping small businesses thrive Simplicity We attempt to simplify complex solutions to save our customerstime andeffort Learning We’re never done learning about new possibilities and act to explore them Pioneering We’re obsessed with finding new ways to create even better experiences
25 days agoPart-timeThis is a fantastic opportunity to come and work for a company voted 5th in the Great Place to Work (Best Large Workplaces) awards 2018, and Number 15 in Europe in 2017! We have over 445 stores and over 310 Groom Rooms and are the UK's number one pet care retailer. Our business is fast-paced, innovative and fun and it's our people that make the difference. Reporting into the Store Manager this is a Part time position where you will be responsible for exceeding our customers' expectations by delivering Pawsitively Outrageous Service throughout the store, ensuring that you always deliver the very highest standard of pet care and build strong working relationships within the store team and with our customers. *Must be able to commit to working shorter shifts over 4 or 5 days* You'll exceed our customers' requirements by: Welcoming every customer to the store, whenever you can. Approaching all customers, building rapport to establish their pet care requirements. Sharing your skills and knowledge with customers to help them provide the best possible care for their pets. Completing sales correctly and efficiently at the till, and personally ensuring that every customer leaves the store with a fantastic farewell. You'll maintain store presentation standards by: Replenishing stock to ensure full availability to meet our customers' shopping expectations. Ensuring the store is clean, tidy and safe all the time. You'll help us remain a responsible pet retailer by: Caring for our pets with respect and sensitivity. Making pets' needs your priority - even if it means refusing a sale. Promoting responsible pet ownership amongst your customers. You'll take an active part in your own development by: Progressing through our world-class 'Steps to Success' training programme, which will give you the skills you will need to provide our customers with service that sets us apart as the best pet shop in the world. Building and developing your personal knowledge of the pets and products we sell in order to share this information with our customers and advise them effectively. Skills required; You will have previous experience, or an appreciation, of delivering excellent customer service as well as having a passion for pets. You'll also have the ability and proven experience of working well within a team and a desire to work and thrive within a fast-paced retail environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful retail business where training and development is second to none and the atmosphere in store is something that you just won't find anywhere else! The Benefits; Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
29 days agoPermanentWe are seeking a full-time, year-round experienced groundsperson who at times may assist the maintenance team. This role is to work Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm in the autumn term, spring term and school holidays, and 8am to 5pm in the summer term.The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and presentation of all the grounds and pitches at the School and will report directly to the Estates Manager. Candidates will have sufficient relevant experience and will ideally have a sports turf qualification, although support for training will be given. Ideally this candidate will also have sufficient skills and knowledge to assist the Estates Team with a variety of tasks.An application form, job description and information on how to apply can be found on our website www.cheshamprep.co.ukor requested from the Bursar.If you are interested in applying for this position, please email the Bursar with a completed application form by Friday 1st February 2019 at 4.00pm.Chesham Preparatory School, Two Dells Lane Orchard Leigh, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 3QFTel: 01494 782619Chesham Preparatory School is an equal opportunities employer. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with former employers and a full DBS.Charity No 310642.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
29 days ago£22,214 a yearPermanentOffice Administrator Leonard Cheshire is a charity that supports individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. Led by people with experience of disability, we are at the heart of local life — opening doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe. Position: Administrative Assistant - Marketing Location: London Job type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £22,214 per annum Closing Date: 5th February 2019 About the role: We are looking for an administrative assistant with previous office or admin experience to work within our marketing team. The team is responsible for the charity’s brand and works with other Leonard Cheshire teams to promote our care and support services, campaigning, volunteering, fundraising and international activities. Acting as a first point of contact, you’ll respond when other teams request marketing support. You’ll be methodical and well-organised – duties will include processing invoices and maintaining a stock of marketing materials. You’ll also be able to liaise with external suppliers, including printers, photographers and designers. About you: The role is based in a busy office and would suit someone who enjoys contact with people from different backgrounds, while being motivated by the genuine opportunity to change the lives of disabled people both here and across the world. Benefits: Fair and competitive pay rates. Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit. Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell, depending on needs (salary sacrifice). Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates. Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice). Access to child-care vouchers (salary sacrifice). Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A satisfactory disclosures check may be required for this post. Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed. You may have experience of the following: Office Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Admin, Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Manager, Receptionist, Procurement Administrator, etc. .
29 days ago£8.46 an hourPart-time, ContractWeekend work is an essential part of this role and majoirty of the hours will be required on a Saturday and Sunday. Do you love working with people from all ages and backgrounds? As the Membership and Visitor Welcome Assistant it’s your role to ensure that every aspect of our visitor experience is going to delight our customers.What it's like to work here:Working at Springhill you will experience the beguiling spirit of this inimitable 17th-century 'Plantation' home, with its walled gardens and parkland, full of tempting waymarked paths. Joining our Team here at Springhill will give the opportunity to get involved in various aspects of running a successful visitor experience, from our excellent Food & Beverage offer to interpreting the story of the ten generations of Lenox-Conyngham family. Springhill really is a wonderful to place to work and we look forward to meeting you!What you'll be doing:As the largest conservation charity in Europe we work hard to raise funds, so that we can continue to care for all the heritage in our trust. Visitors are a vital part of what we do, so you’ll be responsible for ensuring that you provide an excellent service to all our visitors, every day. You’ll be asked to confidently sell membership and gift aid on entry, as well as work to our sales targets. You’ll also be responsible for answering queries and making sure visitors can find everything they need for their visit. When interacting with our customers, you’ll inform them of the amazing work we are doing and what their money is funding, promoting local projects or our national strategy. Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.Who we're looking forTo be fantastic in this role you’ll need: The packageBenefits Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Benefits include flexible working whenever possible plus free parking at most locations. You’ll be entitled to discounts in high street stores and cinemas, National Trust shops and NT cafes, and have free entry to NT properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18). Your health and wellbeing is important to us and is supported through generous annual leave and the option to buy additional days (minimum contract length applies), a cycle to work scheme, subsidised health cash plan and confidential access to a free support service 24 hours a day should you need it. Your future financial health is helped by an employer matched - up to 10% of basic salary - contributory pension scheme and you can further your career with training and development tailored to you. All of this and the opportunity to give something back to your community with up to 5 days of paid volunteering per year !
29 days agoDo you want to invest your life in something really worthwhile?Hope365 is a progressive N.I. based charity who rescue Street Kids in Ethiopia. We are looking for a Retail Development Manager to help grow our Furniture division and Charity shops. With regular hours and no shift work we believe this job offers a rare and exciting opportunity for an enterprising individual to be part of the exciting journey as Hope365 grows, while allowing for a healthy work/life balance.Location: Hope365 Furniture Store,61 Main Street, Ballyclare, BT39 9AA(The position will be based in Ballyclare but will require some travel to Crumlin)Hours: 37.5 hrs per weekSalary: NegotiableThis full-time position requires commitment to the objectives of Hope365, which is a Christian charity which rescues street kids in Shashemene, Ethiopia.Applications will be received in the form of a CV describing in detail how the applicant fulfils the essential and, if applicable, desirable criteria. Please ensure you have fully read the Job Specification, Person Specification and Terms and Conditions of Employment before submitting an application. Interviews will be conducted March 2019 for those applicants which successfully fulfil the essential criteria.MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Development of DivisionJob Type: Full-time
14 days agoMajor Partners is an onsite talent solutions business in the creative, digital and tech space. We pride ourselves on building brands and champion the talent that makes them great. Be it for large, renowned agencies or smaller trailblazing start-ups, we help elevate their talent acquisition and people strategy. As part of our Major Partner solution, we place dedicated Talent Partners internally with our clients to manage every aspect of their recruitment. The service is tailored to each individual client meaning it can be scaled up or down accordingly. Ultimately, it ensures we’re sourcing the very best talent for a lower, overall cost. We’re now looking for enthusiastic and driven team members to join us in the exciting, next phase of our journey. The OpportunityDay-to-day, you will split your week, spending time onsite with clients and within the Major Players, Covent Garden office. On-Site
29 days ago£16,494 - £18,226 a yearPermanentAt Barnardo's we value volunteers and volunteering. In Northern Ireland alone we have over 750 volunteers involved in our shops, services and helping us to raise vital funds. If you believe in volunteering and want to be part of an innovative team to develop volunteering in Barnardo's then we want to hear from you. As part of the Volunteering and Community Engagement Team you will be working to support the promotion of our exciting volunteering opportunities, the recruitment of potential volunteers and contribute to the monitoring and successful delivery of Barnardo's Volunteering and Community Engagement Strategy. Key working relationships: Internal contacts: UK Volunteering and Community Engagement Team, managers of volunteers/ volunteer coordinators across the charity External contacts: Other volunteer involving organisations, potential volunteers and relevant volunteering partner organisations Job Purpose: To provide administrative support to the local Volunteering and Community Engagement Advice Team, coordinating the local monitoring and evaluation of pilot programmes and producing management reports covering local initiatives outlined in the Barnardo's Volunteering and Community Engagement Strategy. Key Responsibilities: To provide effective and timely administrative support for Volunteering and Community Engagement across the charity's local activities. When making your application please refer to the person specification and the additional information sheet. NB: The post holder will be required to become a signatory for the Barnardo's Access NI account which will require a criminal records check to be completed (as detailed on the Access NI website). About Barnardo's At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role. Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.
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