Please see the attached job description here
To apply for this position please click on the application form button at the top of this page, and complete the form by the closing date of Friday 26th August 2022
Interview date – TBC
Community360 are urgently looking for volunteer family mentors to work one to one with families and young people needing support.
These roles would enable families with children, aged 8-19 years old to take part in new activities, to develop new skills and help to build their confidence.
Tristan Easey, Deputy CEO at Community360 said: “We are looking for people who want to make a difference to these families. Unfortunately, we are still seeing the effects of the lockdown on families which includes deteriorating mental health and wellbeing, increased stress and lack of structure and motivation. Mentoring is a valuable way of giving your time to help other people. It is about listening and talking, giving advice and guidance and sometimes practical help to those facing a variety of challenges in life.”
He added: “We are looking for volunteers who are good listeners, have time for others and can earn a family’s respect. As well as helping to change peoples’ lives for the better, this relationship can make a key difference to a child’s social, emotional and educational development, our volunteers tell us that they get so much out of it too.”
Dan Firth has been volunteering for 8 years he said: “I was previously a manager at the Financial Conduct Authority and decided that a volunteer role within the Essex Family Support Service was a good fit as I wanted to help others and improve their current situation.”
He added: “I decided to volunteer for Community360 because I wanted to volunteer locally and liked the fact that they are involved in so many different things.
I’m able to fit my role as a family mentor around my work, and really enjoy the fact that I can provide support and help that can make a difference to people in challenging situations or who are going through a difficult time.
I spent a morning just before Christmas shopping and delivering presents to families who would otherwise have had nothing on Christmas day, it was great to see how much of a difference it was going to make to those families.
If you are thinking of volunteering and can only spare a small amount of time you will be able to make a bigger difference than you probably realise.”
If you want to find out more or have an informal chat contact:
Telephone: 01206 505250 or Email: Families@community360.org.uk
To apply online https://www.
TikTok is here to stay – learn about the Do’s & Dont’s of good TikTok content for charities, 9 mistakes to avoid and how the algorithm works
We will cover:
• Understanding the basics – key things to know about TikTok and the differences/ similarities with other social platforms.
• 11 must-know tips to get started – how the algorithm works.
• Key elements of functionality and how to use them.
• How to generate ideas to produce TikTok-worthy content with examples.
• The do’s and don’ts of TikTok content creation: 9 mistakes to avoid making.
Follow Rhian’s TikTok channel – Be better known or visit www.bebetterknown.co.uk for more information and free resources.
Thu, 18 August 2022
11:00 – 12:00 BST
Britain is facing its biggest cost of living crisis in decades. Citizens Advice has seen more people coming to us for help with crisis support, energy problems and not having enough money to make ends meet than ever before.
Join Citizens Advice and a panel of experts for our second regular Cost of Living Briefing. We’ll be sharing more of our data insights on how the cost of living crisis is affecting our clients.
A recording of this event will be available afterwards for anyone who was unable to attend or would like to watch it back. Please check back here for updates on how that will be shared.
Wed, 17 August 2022
10:00 – 11:00 BST
Britain is facing its biggest cost of living crisis in decades. Citizens Advice has seen more people coming to us for help with crisis support, energy problems and not having enough money to make ends meet than ever before. In this dashboard we share insights from across our service on how the crisis is affecting our clients.
We’ll be updating this dashboard every month tracking how the cost of living crisis is changing. If there are insights you’d like to hear from us, please get in contact at thomas.brookebullard@citizensadvice.org.uk
YMCA Essex is a growing, medium-sized Youth Charity working across the county of Essex with an exciting mission and a passionate team.
The Charity wishes to encourage expressions of interest in joining the Governing Body to help further its aims and objectives. The role of a non-executive Governor is not salaried (although expenses are paid) but provides opportunities to contribute to the development of the Charity working with other members of the Governing Body, the CEO and the wider team of paid and volunteer staff.
All Governors need to have the skills, senior level strategic experience and time to make a significant contribution to the work of the Board. Appointments are made to ensure that collectively the Governing Body has the full range of skills required to govern a growing, medium-sized charity with a turnover in 2022/23 expected to be approaching £2m. Legal, financial, Safeguarding, Youth Development and Housing knowledge are particularly sought after.
To find out more and to receive a Board Member prospectus, please submit an expression of interest to anna.gibbs@ymcaessex.org.uk
Or download Board Member prospectus here: YMCA Essex Board Member prospectus
A lot has changed over the past two years and charity finance teams have had the tough job of helping to keep the cash flowing in an organised manner.
At Charity Times, we’re producing a report into the state of charity finance. We want to know what the major challenges facing finance teams look like and how you’re all overcoming them. But to do this, we really need your help.
All answers to the survey will remain anonymous unless you choose to stay in contact with us.
Could you be a trustee with Healthwatch Essex? We are looking for someone with exceptional qualities who can add value to the governance of our charity. We are keen to hear from you if you have particular expertise or experience in finance or accounting. More details are available in the:
Trustee Roles & Responsibilities
To apply send a CV and covering letter here. Closing date 31st August 2022.
2 Posts – one each at Citizens Advice Uttlesford and Citizens Advice Harlow
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Salary: FTE Circa £30,000 (actual salary will be determined by employing Local Citizens Advice Office but is expected to be in this region)
Citizens Advice Essex, the consortium of local Citizens Advice serving Essex, Southend and Thurrock, has entered into a long-term partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to set up and deliver a new specialist advice service providing expert welfare benefits advice to people diagnosed with cancer and their families. The service aims to support individuals holistically, to ensure the financial effect of their diagnosis is mitigated by ensuring all possible benefits are claimed, other sources of financial support accessed and that they are referred to other Citizens Advice or Macmillan services where appropriate.
To assist the Project Manager in overall operational management for Macmillan-funded services across the Citizen Advice Consortium. Candidates will require previous administrative experience. We welcome applications from those who have worked in a project management environment or where this has been a significant element of their organisation’s work.
Closing date: August 26th 23:59