Women's Work (Derbyshire) Ltd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join an award-winning team to develop and deliver a programme of activities to improve outcomes for children living in families where there is conflict and separation. Our Linkwork Child Contacts can be from private clients, solicitors on behalf of clients, local authorities, courts and CAFCASS (Children and Families Advisory and Support Service). A degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent would be advantageous, and experience of working with children or families is essential. Must be willing and able to work Tuesday to Saturday each week. Experience in managing a team and good organisational and report writing skills are also essential. You will manage your own case-load and have the ability to work on your own initiative. As a Project Co-ordinator you will co-ordinate and manage the team for the children-centred sessions. The team will be exploring children s emotions with the aim of strengthening and improving family relationships for the benefit of the children and improving confidence and coping skills. You will be managing the team and co-ordinating contacts to support families to improve parenting and communication skills, ensuring their approach is child-centred. You will also be a facilitator at times for supported and supervised contact sessions and be able to prepare reports for the courts and social care teams. You will manage your own case load and have the ability to work on your own initiative. A degree in Social Work would be advantageous. Good organisational and IT skills are essential. Must be willing and able to work Tuesday to Saturday, with the possibility of some evening hours for the needs of the service as the centre develops. This role will require applicants to be or identify as female. This is an occupational requirement due to the close working nature with vulnerable women. An Enhanced DBS check will be required. REF: PCF1

Women s Work is a National Award Winning Charity founded in 2003. We aim to deliver a holistic, person centred support service to vulnerable and disadvantaged women with complex health and social needs. We do this by ensuring they can access support, education and information to raise self-esteem and confidence, empowering them to make positive life choices resulting in improved health and wellbeing. We are seeking a talented, motivated and highly organised Business Development Manager to join our Senior Management Team and play a key role in supporting the organisation s growth, sustainability and financial resilience. The Role This is predominantly an office-based role working closely with the Finance Manager and under the guidance of the CEO, with a strong focus on: Bid writing, tender submissions, commissioning applications and grant funding Identifying, securing and managing new funding opportunities Supporting financial planning, allocation to funded projects Fundraising and promoting the charity in the local community You will lead on the development and continuation of the project-specific funding, ensuring bids and applications align with Women s Work s strategic objectives and future expansion plans. Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager, you will review funding streams, develop robust applications and contribute to the effective financial management of funded activities. You will liaise with businesses, statutory bodies, organisations, community groups and charities to identify and secure new income opportunities, partnerships and sponsorships. Key Responsibilities Research, identify and secure new funding opportunities, grants and tenders Lead and co-ordinate high-quality bid writing, commissioning and tender submissions Support the Finance Manager with funding reviews, budgets and financial monitoring Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders Contribute to organisational planning, sustainability and income diversification Ensure funding requirements, reporting and compliance are met Event planning/identify and co-ordinate fundraising opportunities About You The successful applicant will be self-motivated, detail-focused and high organized, with strong project management and communication skills. You will be able to work collaboratively while also managing competing priorities independently. You will also be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in bid writing, tenders and/or commissioning A track record of pro-active business development, ideally within the charity or voluntary sector Strong relationship-building skills across multiple sectors Empathy and a clear commitment to Women s Work values, aims and objectives Additional Information An Enhanced DBS check will be required. Ref: BDM