We are currently looking to fill three important roles.
Chair of Trustees
Reports to: the Trustee Board
Deadline to apply: Friday, 29th December 2023 (5pm)
How to apply: For a full job description and for more details of the kind of person we’re looking for, please see the complete job description and submit your application by email to applications@sdcas.org.uk or by post to SDCAS Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, London SE15 4AN We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Description:
SDCAS is an established local charity that aims to promote the wellbeing of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.
Our day centres provide safe spaces for clients to access free, holistic services. We provide hot lunches, advice and support around health, housing, immigration, education and employment, and a range of social and wellbeing activities.
Purpose of the role:
- To lead the committee in ensuring the effective performance of its governance responsibilities
- To work in partnership with the Director to help her / him achieve the objects set for SDCAS
- To ensure there is an effective relationship between the Trustee Board and the organisation, staff, volunteers, members, and stakeholders.
Keys Qualities:
Essential:
- Commitment to the welfare of asylum seekers and refugees in London
- Ability to work in a flexible environment
- Successful experience of chairing management boards
- Experience of change management
- Good meeting and presentation skills
- Supportive and confident leadership style
- Desirable:
- Knowledge of the local funding landscape
- Lived experience of being a refugee/asylum seeker
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the local funding landscape
- Lived experience of being a refugee/asylum seeker
Application Resources:
Centre Leader (part-time)
Hours: 10 hours per week
Contract: 12 months contract (reviewable)
Salary: £11,492
Funded: National Lottery Community Fund
Deadline: Monday, 16 October 2023, 5pm
SDCAS currently require a part-time Centre Leader (10hrs per week) to manage our new weekly centre every Monday, based in the north of the borough where there are high levels of need.
As Centre Leader, you will be welcoming and advising clients, as well as co-ordinating activities such as English classes, lunches, crèche, advice and advocacy services, social activities, and generally ensuring the smooth running of the provision.
The role is ideal for someone with proven project management skills and the ability to lead a dedicated team.
Excellent organisational and communication skills are required and a minimum of 2 years experience working with asylum seekers/refugees. An ability to work under pressure with people with high support needs is essential.
SDCAS is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and candidates with lived or learned experience of asylum seeking, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for asylum seekers and refugees in the borough of Southwark.
If you wish to apply for this position, please email applications@sdcas.org.uk for an application pack.
Advice Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £36,400 (subject to review)
Funded: National Lottery Community Fund
Deadline: Monday, 16 October 2023, 5pm
We seek to appoint an Advice Coordinator to oversee our advice service. This is a new role designed to develop and centralise our advice coordination and maintain quality standards.
The successful candidate should preferably be OISC registered with AQS knowledge, and possess good communication, project coordination and line management skills which will be necessary to supervise and support our advice team.
SDCAS is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and candidates with lived or learned experience of asylum seeking, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups.
We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for asylum seekers and refugees in the borough of Southwark.
If you wish to apply for this position, please email applications@sdcas.org.uk for an application pack. This role requires visitation to our local community sites. Flexible working arrangements considered.
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