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Recruitment

WHY Cancer Charity

Head of Clinical and Services

Job title: Head of Clinical and Services, We Hear You
Location: Frome, Somerset
Salary: £37,000 - £43,500 pro rata, dependent on experience
Contract: Temporary or permanent considered
Hours: 25 hours per week

 

This is a new role in We Hear You, a trusted local charity providing professional counselling for children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions across Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire.

It’s an exciting time to be joining us. We have ambitious plans to develop a hub model for our core and complementary services and to do this we are recruiting into new key posts in the organisation.

As Head of Clinical and Services you will lead and develop a portfolio of services. You will be the charity’s clinical leader, bring a clinical perspective to all decision-making and oversee clinical governance and risk management.

A key member of the management team, you will work with colleagues on the development and delivery of our new long-strategy.

We are looking for someone with commitment to high quality, ethical and consistent clinical practice with excellent outcomes.

The post-holder will be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for We Hear You.

Hours: 25 hours per week. There is flexibility as to the timing and location of your working hours, but you will be expected to be in our main office in Frome, Somerset on regular occasions.

Salary: £37,500 - £43,500 pro rata with paid holidays and pension contributions. Salary is dependent on experience.

Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer and ultimately the trustees.

Responsible for: Line management of five counsellors and therapists; provision of support to self-employed counsellors and therapists and volunteers; and overall clinical practice.

We Hear You is an organisational member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

As part of our recruitment and selection process and commitment to safeguarding, we will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of all individuals in this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report.

For more information, please review the job description and if your skills and experience match, please use our application form to apply.

Please send your application to info@wehearyou.org.uk. 

Closing date: 10am Monday 25th of March 2024

Interview date: Monday 15th of April 2024

Selection process
This vacancy requires a face-to-face interview of shortlisted candidates.

Candidates will be required:
To explain satisfactorily any gaps in employment.
To explain satisfactorily any anomalies or discrepancies in the information available to recruiters.
To declare any information that is likely to appear on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To demonstrate their capacity to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

All successful applicants are required: 
To provide proof of identity.
To complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receive satisfactory clearance. Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check is required for this role.
To complete an Employee Information Sheet to include the disclosure of existing medical conditions.
To provide proof of eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Any offer of employment is conditional and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of all employment verifications and checks, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff are subject to a probationary period as a term of their contract.

Download job description and person specification

Download application form

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WHY Cancer Charity

Head of Fundraising and Engagement

Job title: Head of Fundraising and Engagement, We Hear You
Location: Frome, Somerset
Salary: £37,500 - £43,500 pro rata, dependent on experience

Contract: Temporary or permanent considered
Hours: 25 hours per week

This is a new role in We Hear You, a trusted local charity providing professional counselling for children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions across Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire.

It’s an exciting time to be joining us. We have ambitious plans to develop a hub model for our core and complementary services and to do this we are recruiting into new key posts in the organization.

As Head of Fundraising and Engagement you will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and leadership team to develop an ambitious fundraising and marketing business plan, growing income, and building our brand.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of success in generating income and with significant practical experience in at least one of the following areas: corporates, major gifts, grants, and legacies.  

In 2024/25 we aim to raise £450k from community fundraising, trusts and grants,

https://www.facebook.com/WHYWeHearYou

https://www.instagram.com/why_wehearyou/

https://twitter.com/WHYwehearyou

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08uEoyqwFJtpv6OG1vyXvw

Hours: 25 hours per week. There is flexibility as to the timing and location of your working hours, but you will be expected to be in our main office in Frome, Somerset on regular occasions.

Salary: £37,500 - £43,500 pro rata with paid holidays and pension contributions. Salary is dependent on experience.

Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer and ultimately the trustees.

Responsible for: Line management of the Grant Fundraiser, Fundraiser, Marketing and Communications Officer and Volunteer Coordinator.

As part of our recruitment and selection process and commitment to safeguarding, we will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of all individuals in this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report.

For more information, please review the job description and if your skills and experience match, please use our application form to apply.

Please send your application to info@wehearyou.org.uk. 

Closing date: 5pm Friday 15th March 2024

Interview date: Friday 22nd March & Monday 25th March 2024

Selection process
This vacancy requires a face-to-face interview of shortlisted candidates.

Candidates will be required:
To explain satisfactorily any gaps in employment.
To explain satisfactorily any anomalies or discrepancies in the information available to recruiters.
To declare any information that is likely to appear on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To demonstrate their capacity to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

All successful applicants are required: 
To provide proof of identity.
To complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receive satisfactory clearance. Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check is required for this role.
To complete an Employee Information Sheet to include the disclosure of existing medical conditions.
To provide proof of eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Any offer of employment is conditional and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of all employment verifications and checks, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff are subject to a probationary period as a term of their contract.

Download job description and person specification

Download application form

Safer recruitment policy

Safeguarding adults' policy

Safeguarding children policy

WHY Cancer Charity

Grant Fundraiser

Job title: Grant Fundraiser, We Hear You
Location: Frome, Somerset
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
Contract: Temporary or permanent considered
Hours: 18.75 hours per week

We Hear You is a trusted local charity providing professional counselling for children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions across Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire.

It’s an exciting time to be joining us and to establish yourself as part of a dynamic and friendly team. We have ambitious plans to develop a hub model for our core and complementary services and we are looking for fundraisers who are self-motivated and passionate about raising funds in support of a charity that provides exceptional psychological support to children, young people and adults.   

We are looking for an experienced Grant Fundraiser to be responsible for raising funds from successful bids to trusts and foundations. Our Grant Fundraiser will also be responsible for building and delivering a plan to develop legacy giving as an income stream for We Hear You.

In 2024/25 we aim to raise £450k from community fundraising, trusts and grants. 50% of our income will come from trusts and grants, and 43% from community fundraising.

https://www.facebook.com/WHYWeHearYou

https://www.instagram.com/why_wehearyou/

https://twitter.com/WHYwehearyou

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08uEoyqwFJtpv6OG1vyXvw

There is flexibility as to the timing and location of your working hours, but you will be expected to be in our main office in Frome, Somerset on regular occasions.

As part of our recruitment and selection process and commitment to safeguarding, we will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of all individuals in this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report.

For more information, please review the job description and if your skills and experience match, please use our application form to apply.

Please send your application to info@wehearyou.org.uk. 

Closing date: 5pm Friday 15th March 2024

Interview date: Friday 22nd March and Monday 25th March 2024

Selection process
This vacancy requires a face-to-face interview of shortlisted candidates.

Candidates will be required:
To explain satisfactorily any gaps in employment.
To explain satisfactorily any anomalies or discrepancies in the information available to recruiters.
To declare any information that is likely to appear on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To demonstrate their capacity to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

All successful applicants are required: 
To provide proof of identity.
To complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receive satisfactory clearance. Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check is required for this role.
To complete an Employee Information Sheet to include the disclosure of existing medical conditions.
To provide proof of eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Any offer of employment is conditional and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of all employment verifications and checks, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff are subject to a probationary period as a term of their contract.

Download job description and person specification

Download application form

Safer recruitment policy

Safeguarding adults' policy

Safeguarding children policy

WHY Cancer Charity

Community Fundraiser

Job title: Community Fundraiser, We Hear You
Location: Frome, Somerset
Salary: £23,000 - £29,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
Contract: Temporary or permanent considered
Hours: 18.75 hours per week

We Hear You is a trusted local charity providing professional counselling for children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions across Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire.

It’s an exciting time to be joining us and to establish yourself as part of a dynamic and friendly team. We have ambitious plans to develop a hub model for our core and complementary services and we are looking for fundraisers who are self-motivated and passionate about raising funds in support of a charity that provides exceptional psychological support to children, young people and adults.   

We are looking for a Community Fundraiser who will be responsible for supporting challenge events and delivering centrally run events. We are looking for someone wo can support us to grow individual and regular giving. This post-holder will work closely with our Volunteer Coordinator to deliver a programme of community fundraising.

Our fundraising team are the face of We Hear You in the local community and promote awareness of our work, mission and vision.

In 2024/25 we aim to raise £450k from community fundraising, trusts and grants. 50% of our income will come from trusts and grants, and 43% from community fundraising.

https://www.facebook.com/WHYWeHearYou

https://www.instagram.com/why_wehearyou/

https://twitter.com/WHYwehearyou

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08uEoyqwFJtpv6OG1vyXvw

There is flexibility as to the timing and location of your working hours, but you will be expected to be in our main office in Frome, Somerset on regular occasions.

As part of our recruitment and selection process and commitment to safeguarding, we will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of all individuals in this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report.

For more information, please review the job description and if your skills and experience match, please use our application form to apply.

Please send your application to info@wehearyou.org.uk. 

Closing date: 5pm Friday 15th March 2024

Interview date: Friday 22nd March and Monday 25th March 2024

Selection process
This vacancy requires a face-to-face interview of shortlisted candidates.

Candidates will be required:
To explain satisfactorily any gaps in employment.
To explain satisfactorily any anomalies or discrepancies in the information available to recruiters.
To declare any information that is likely to appear on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To demonstrate their capacity to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

All successful applicants are required: 
To provide proof of identity.
To complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receive satisfactory clearance. Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check is required for this role.
To complete an Employee Information Sheet to include the disclosure of existing medical conditions.
To provide proof of eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Any offer of employment is conditional and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of all employment verifications and checks, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff are subject to a probationary period as a term of their contract.

Download job description and person specification

Download application form

Safer recruitment policy

Safeguarding adults' policy

Safeguarding children policy

WHY Cancer Charity

Trustees (voluntary)

WHY is a vibrant, dynamic and growing cancer charity working across Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire. 2019 marked WHY’s 25th anniversary and the charity has experienced dramatic growth in recent years. We are implementing a bold strategy that will enable us to diversify the service we offer so that we can provide the therapeutic support that our community needs in a variety of ways.  

We are looking for new members of our Board of Trustees who can offer us their experience and passion and help shape the future of the charity, support our continued growth and enable WHY to reach everyone who needs our support.

We are particularly looking for people with the following backgrounds and skills: 

Fundraising
Service user

If you are interested in becoming a trustee at WHY please can you send us a statement of no more than 250 words on why you wish to be a trustee and what experience you can bring. Please send this to mark.besley@wehearyou.org.uk.

Please refer to the role descriptions below for more information:

Role description - general

Role description - Chair of Trustees

Role description - Treasurer

Please feel free to contact us for more information or an informal chat about becoming a trustee for WHY.

WHY Cancer Charity

Volunteer ambassadors

Flexible hours/location

Our volunteer ambassadors are passionate and motivated individuals who are committed to supporting We Hear You. They're the face of We Hear You out in the community, raising awareness of the charity’s work and services we offer

Duties and responsibilities

  • Attend cheque presentation events.
  • Attend information events, where We Hear You has a stand or presence, such as coffee mornings, wellbeing days, local group meetings, to share information with attendees in an informal manner.
  • Give short inspiring talks on the work of We Hear You to a variety of community groups.
  • Deliver formal presentations at wellbeing days or to local community groups.
  • Promoting and recruiting volunteers at events.
  • Inspiring your networks to learn more about the work of We Hear You and to get involved in fundraising.

Role description - ambassador

Contact lottie.ardeshir@wehearyou.org.uk to express your interest.

 

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