About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.
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The Role
In partnership with Dementia UK, we are looking to add to our team of successful and highly-valued Admiral Nurse Service and are now looking to appoint an Admiral Nurse to be based in the Hampshire area.
We are looking for someone who has the compassion, focus and desire to become real ambassadors for dementia care. Based at home, you will provide a peripatetic service, visiting people in their homes and community settings. The successful candidate will support the Lead Admiral Nurse in providing this service. You will be a RMN or RGN (with an accredited dementia qualification) and have had a minimum 2 years post qualification experience in dementia care and experience of providing person-centered dementia care and advocacy for this client group and their support network.
You will work with and support families and carers of people with dementia, by using a range of interventions to help people live positively with the condition and develop skills to improve communication and maintain relationships. Working collaboratively with other professionals, Admiral Nurses seek to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers.
In return we offer a competitive salary, company car, employee assistance programme and on-going professional development. Your professional development will be additionally supported by Dementia UK's comprehensive practice development framework.
To find out more about the role of an Admiral Nurse, candidates are also encouraged to complete Dementia UK’s free online Pre Admiral Nurse eLearning course. This could be in advance of the interviews or upon an offer of employment being made but prior to starting in post. Details about this course can be found on the Dementia UK website search How to become an Admiral Nurse @ www.dementiauk.org
The role is based at home with regular travel, however due to COVID 19 the team are currently working from home. This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on travel.
For more information in relation to this role, please contact Sharon Court on 07918563766
Address: Hampshire
How to Apply
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Closing date for this role is 21st March 2021
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We are looking for a pro-active and experienced Engagement and Communications officer to help promote the life of the community in our Care Home in Southam. You will help support the Business Manager to drive a “beneficiary/resident first approach” to enquiries, concerns, compliments and complaints.
We want to ensure that Galanos House empowers residents and relatives to be able to have an active part in how services are delivered. As part of your role you will organise and facilitate resident, relative and volunteer meetings, taking minutes and escalating items to appropriate members of staff.
Educated to GCSE Standard Grade C or above, or Level 3 in Business Administration, you will be responsible for writing and editing the in-house care home magazine / bulletin and contribute to beneficiary / staff and care home profiles, stories and articles to the corporate communications team.
Please note this role is based at our care home in Southam.
Address: Southam, Warwickshire
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Closing date for this role is: 16th March 2021.
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We are seeking to employ an experienced Senior Procurement & Contract Manager to join the Procurement Team of a major UK charity. Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Contract Management, you will play a key role in formulating and driving a consistent approach towards all sourcing, tendering and contract management with responsibility for the c£40m Corporate Services and Operations expenditure. Managing two direct reports, you will seek to ensure best value arrangements in these areas of spend. You will be experienced in implementing best practice and designing procurement strategies to deliver the technical and commercial requirements to achieve value for money.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a developing procurement function and an organisation where we are looking to develop a roadmap for change to ensure we are a leading function in the sector, the team has recently received a ‘highly commended’ award at the CIPS Awards for best small team. You will support stakeholders with the design and development of sourcing strategies and assist in the delivery of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. It is expected that the jobholder be able to manage cross-functional stakeholders through the entire procurement lifecycle from concept through to contract signature and service implementation. The successful applicants will also have high personal integrity and a desire to be personally accountable for delivering effective outcomes.
The successful applicant should ideally be MCIPS qualified (or willing to work towards) and have experience of procurement planning, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category planning and contract / supplier performance management. You must also be able to demonstrate previous successes in developing effective relations with internal clients and suppliers and in negotiating and managing contracts to achieve savings. Effective communication skills, both written & verbal are essential attributes for the successful applicant.
This is a full-time role based in Central London, with flexible working opportunities (currently Homebased). Some travel to other offices may be required. The role offers support with CIPS qualifications and the opportunity to volunteer at Legion events.
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Closing date for this role is Monday 15th March 2021.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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The postholder will provide senior leadership in all ‘non-care’ areas across the RBL’s six Care Homes. This will include services such as hospitality, catering and administration. You will drive quality improvements through learning and development and establishing quality standards and approaches. The post-holder will also act on behalf of the RBL’s Care Home Managers through liaising with key internal stakeholders, in relation to areas such as procurement, people management, IMT and internal communications.
The Support Services Manager will work closely with Registered Care Home Managers to provide leadership to teams working within RBL care homes encompassing catering, hospitality, administration, facilities management, and cleaning functions. You will also provide peripatetic senior management cover and support to address short term capacity issues, as required.
Responsibilities will include producing, monitoring and evaluation of business plans, and providing organisational leadership for a range of projects. You will lead on improving the dining and hospitality experience at all RBL Homes, supporting a programme of building upgrades and refurbishments, and creating opportunities for peer support and development across our services. You will establish and support relevant quality frameworks in areas such as catering and hospitality, develop policies and procedures and introduce a standardised and consistent approach across all RBL Homes.
You will need to demonstrate significant management experience in a relevant area, and ideally have experience of working in a care home environment. You will have previous experience of managing change, implementing quality systems and improving services across a multi-site working environment.
Address: Homebased
You will be required to travel to our Care Homes and regional offices on a regular basis.
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Closing date for this role is: 14th March 2021
The provisional date for interviews is Monday 29th March
An exciting opportunity for an experienced regional public relations officer to join The Royal British Legion’s media team has become available.
Based from home initially followed by one of the Legion’s area offices, you will work alongside colleagues from Operations and Fundraising to develop and implement PR plans for the region. Located remotely, the role offers plenty of opportunity to influence and shape the PR approach for Wales and Northern Ireland and is ideal for a self-motivated individual who enjoys working autonomously.
You will help run PR operations for one of the UK’s largest charities, working on high profile campaigns and events including the Poppy Appeal and delivering regional media plans for these across Wales and Northern Ireland. The work of the Legion’s PR team extends year-round including the delivery of creative campaigns to tell the stories of people we help, driving awareness of our political campaigning activity, developing stories and content for use across the organisation and engaging media during key events.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and equivalent work experience, and will have experience of media relations, public relations or journalism within a high-profile organisation. You will have experience in developing and delivering PR plans and campaigns using a variety of PR tactics and techniques, supporting and delivering national PR strategy at a regional level, and will have worked with regional journalists in securing significant media coverage.
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage and interest journalists, to draw up creative media plans, to communicate with a range of audiences and to apply a strategic approach to your work to deliver against wider organisational objectives. You will also be able to manage a heavy workload with flexibility and have a positive approach to problem solving.
In return we offer excellent career progression including in-house and industry training, the opportunity to create and manage PR campaigns from start to finish and coaching from senior members of the department.
Subject to Covid-19 restrictions the role may require some travel between the Midlands Area Offices and assets and the Head Office in London. The team are currently working from home. This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office, with potential opportunities to continue to work from home on a regular basis going forward.
The Legion is the nation’s largest Armed Forces charity providing services and support to all those currently serving in the British Armed Forces, veterans and their families. As the champion of Remembrance, the Legion also holds a lead role in the nation’s commemorative activity.
Closing date for this role is: Thursday 11th March 2021.
Based from home initially followed by one of the Legion’s area offices, you will work alongside colleagues from Operations and Fundraising to develop and implement PR plans for the region. Located remotely, the role offers plenty of opportunity to influence and shape the PR approach for the Midlands and is ideal for a self-motivated individual who enjoys working autonomously.
You will help run PR operations for one of the UK’s largest charities, working on high profile campaigns and events including the Poppy Appeal and delivering regional media plans for these across the Midlands. The work of the Legion’s PR team extends year-round including the delivery of creative campaigns to tell the stories of people we help, driving awareness of our political campaigning activity, developing stories and content for use across the organisation and engaging media during key events.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Lead at Halsey House, educated to level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and have substantial supervisory experience. You will be passionate and committed to making a difference by ensuring our residents receive the best care and are treated with dignity and respect.
As part of this role you will provide support and guidance to Care staff in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities. You will have previous experience in compiling and managing duty rotas ensuring safe levels of care and the correct skill mix to help reduce and minimise agency spend across the home.
You will ensure residents relatives are updated and informed regularly and assist with investigations of any complaints from Residents, visitors and staff. This is a great opportunity for you to develop into a role that ensures our beneficiaries receive the best care possible and support staff with their development.
Please note this role is based at our Care Home, Halsey House, 31 Norwich Road, Cromer, NR27 0BA and requires working 5 days in 7 including weekends.
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The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin - ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We've been here since1921and we'll be here as long as they need us.
A desire to provide a great customer service and support
Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so then we would like you hear from you....
An exciting opportunity exists at Halsey House for experienced Registered Nurse's to become part of a team that is committed to the development of a high quality service for the long term care of older people. We have Day and Night contracts available and will consider full time and part time hours.
As a Registered Nurse, you will promote through the care team, a stimulating and caring environment by exhibiting high standards of professional practice, to enhance the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of our residents.
You will have demonstrable clinical experience relevant to the sector within a care home or similar environment and experience of leading a team. Awareness of Health and Safety regulations is essential. Overall, we'll provide you with our outstanding training, and all we ask from you is flexibility and a willingness to learn. If you're kind and compassionate we think you'll fit in perfectly.
Management of Medicines Certificate or equivalent or willingness to undertake is required together with a minimum of Asset level 2 in Dementia Care or a willingness to undertake.
Address: Cromer, Norfolk
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Please note this advert will close once we have found a suitable candidate.
A new opportunity has arisen for Chef to work in the kitchen at Halsey House.
You will manage the catering services within the home, maintaining a high standard of food provision and service to the residents, staff and visitors.
Educated to NVQ 2 Cooking or equivalent and an immediate food hygiene certificate, you will have experience of catering management in a care home or similar environment for large number of people and experience of catering to meet special dietary requirements. In addition, you will be an effective communicator and have experience of leading a team and the management of stock control.
Previous experience of maintaining standards within Catering Department according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act and good IT skills are essential.
*Please note this role is based at Halsey House, 31 Norwich Road, Cromer, NR27 0BA
The Closing date for this role is: Monday 8th March 2021
In partnership with Dementia UK, we are looking to add to our team of successful and highly-valued Admiral Nurse Service and are now looking to appoint an Admiral Nurse to be based in the South Wales area.
The role is homebased with regular travel, however due to COVID 19 the team are currently working from home. This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on travel.
Address: South Wales
For more information in relation to this role, please contact Helen Buckley on 07796994306 .
Closing date for this role is 8th March 2021