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FINANCE MANAGER

Four Squared recruitment are delighted to be supporting TIC+ with the recruitment of an experienced, part-time Finance Manager to join their growing team and build capacity for the future.

TIC+ are a charity who provides counselling, support and care for young people and families. They are here to listen and help get young peoples lives back on track. Following a period of growth they are looking to recruit a talented, experienced, part-time Finance Manager to join their dynamic head office team based in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire.

As Finance Manager you will have previous experience of working in a charity sector finance role and be responsible for the delivery and development of discrete areas of finance, including draft year end accounts, daily operational finance functions as well as helping oversee independent audit.

Your experience in tendering, financial reporting and feasibility cash models will play an integral part in enabling the charity to achieve its vision, mission and objectives, and the successful candidate will be a key part of the senior management team.

Responsibilities include:

Provide professional advice to the senior leadership team on all matters related to the financial management of TIC+
Develop effective management accounting systems
Work with budget holders to prepare budgets in accordance with TIC+’s business plans and assist in the preparation of these, including Full Cost Recovery and charge out rates
Monitor the financial performance of budget holders and TIC+ as a whole
Provide management accounting advice to budget holders as required
Monitor cash flow and provide forward projections to assist in the management of TIC+, including developing and maintaining feasibility costing models
Assist with contract submissions and ITT
Ensure TIC+ accounts are maintained and managed efficiently
Develop effective systems to manage financial risk
Preparing draft year end statutory accounts and overseeing the annual statutory audit in line with the Charity SORP
Line manage TIC+ Finance Co-ordinator and any volunteers allocated to support administration or finance
Liaise with Bank as necessary
Ensure timely production of monthly financial reports (on an accruals basis) for trustees and budget holders.

You will possess the following skills:

Qualified or part-qualified accountant, CIMA, ACCA or ACA or demonstrable finance experience
Experience of preparing draft statutory accounts in accordance with the Companies Acts and/or Charity Commission requirements
Solid management accounting experience
Good working knowledge of Excel e.g. create Pivot Tables; VLOOKUP; SUMIFS etc
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to make financial information accessible and understandable for non-financial audiences
Ability to work under pressure and unsupervised
Ability to problem solve
Leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate others to succeed
Experience of using financial software packages- (Paxtons in use)
Sound knowledge of accounting procedures, business organisation, administration and legislative requirements
Management of multi-million pound budgets and closure of period and year end accounts
Understanding of audit requirements (internal and external)
Strategic thinker-able to understand the big picture
Strong commercial acumen, common sense and evidence of sustained professional development and willingness to grow
Computer and technical knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and people skills, able to use emotional intelligence to engage people and motivate a range of personalities individually and in groups
Ability to work as part of a team and support other team members
Highly organised, able to meet deadlines and bring others to do the same
Sympathetic and supportive of the Christian Ethos of the charity.

This would suit a dynamic, energetic individual with a real passion for seeing young peoples’ lives transformed. This role is a pivotal part of the charities long term success and requires someone who is going to invest and develop the role in the long term.

The role is predominantly based at Head Office at Mitcheldean. The role is 30 hours a week and flexible working arrangements will be considered. Our client would like someone in post as soon as possible.

As the nature of this position involves handling public money, bank accounts as well as daily access to sensitive financial information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) prior to appointment.

If you want to join this inspirational team and make a real difference to the lives of young people either send your CV to [email protected] or call 01905 783 384 for a confidential discussion.

Four Squared Recruitment are recruiting for this role on an agreed and exclusive basis so all direct and third party applications will be managed and processed by Four Squared Recruitment on behalf of TIC+.

For more information please contact Emma Richardson on 01905 783 352 or email [email protected]

TIC+ operates a Safer Recruitment Policy, an enhanced DBS is required for this post.

• TIC+ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• You must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
• All employment offers are made subject to satisfactory references.
• Successful candidates will need to support the Christian Ethos of the charity.

REFERRAL TEAM ADMINISTRATOR

Due to an exciting period of growth, an opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Referral Team Administrator to join the passionate, dedicated and professional Referral Team based at our Head Office in Mitcheldean.

The role mainly involves taking referrals from children, young people, parents and professionals, in addition to a variety of administration tasks which enable and support the service delivery.

The administration assistant is the first point of contact for users of the service, who may be in a state of emotional crisis or shock. It is therefore essential that the post holder:

is confidential with a high level of personal integrity
has a warm and welcoming manner
a flexible and robust character
efficient in multitasking.

We are looking for an individual who can learn quickly and work collaboratively alongside a mainly part-time staff team.

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please download the following documents:

Place of Work: TIC+, Office 73, 4^th floor, Building 8, Vantage Point Business Park, Mitcheldean, Glos. GL17 0DD. You may also be required to attend TIC+ meetings and training related to the post at various locations across Gloucestershire as required. You will not be required to work outside the UK. During the current COVID restrictions, provision will be made for working from home following an induction period and as per government guidance. As a front line service, you may be required to still attend the premises on occasions.

Hours: 32 hours/a week to include a minimum of one evening. (Job share will be considered)

TIC+ offers service between 0900-21.15. Work pattern to be mutually agreed between these hours. You may be asked to work additional evenings on occasion as holiday cover or to provide extra staffing.

Contract: Permanent contract (subject to funding)

Salary: £9.16 per hour

Holiday: 5.6 weeks a year (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata for part time employees.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 1^st December 12 noon

Interview Date: Tuesday 15^th December

Please return the following documents by the date stated to [email protected]:

The completed Application Form
The Diversity Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: TIC+ operates a Safer Recruitment Policy. CV applications are not accepted.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S PERIPATETIC COUNSELLORS

Due to an exciting period of growth we are seeking to employ peripatetic counsellors to work with children and young people. Successful candidates will form part of a dedicated and professional team. The majority of sessions will be delivered face-to-face. During the current COVID-19 crisis, sessions may need to be delivered remotely by telephone, video and online chat. The role may also include working with small groups of young people or parents.

The posts available are:

· South Cotswolds (Cirencester/Fairford/Lechlade) 13.5 hours each week mostly term time – this includes 10 client hours – other hours are an average per week for admin, supervision, peer support etc. (less hours may be considered for the right applicant)

· Stroud/Wotton/Dursley/Tetbury 13.5 hours each week mostly term time – this includes 10 client hours – other hours are an average per week for admin, supervision, peer support etc. (less hours may be considered for the right applicant)

· North Cotswolds (Bourton/Stow/Chipping Campden) 7.5 hours each week mostly term time – this includes 5 client hours – other hours are an average per week for admin, supervision, peer support etc.

Please note: hours above do not include travel time between clients that you will need to allow for (you will be paid travel time and mileage as an additional expense).

Contracts are fixed term from 1st February 2021 until 31st March 2022 (mainly term time hours) subject to funding.

Successful applicants will:

· hold a relevant professional qualification in counselling/psychotherapy at Diploma level or above.

· be a member of BACP or UKCP or equivalent and also listed on the BACP or equivalent Register.

· preferably have experience working with children and young people.

· hold a relevant counselling children and young people qualification (training can be accessed at TIC+ commencing February 2021 and September 2021).

· have experience working to a brief/short term counselling model (7 sessions).

· hold a valid driving license and have vehicle access or an ability to travel within the district applied for to meet clients at school/college or community venues.

· have the use of a private, confidential space at home for when working remotely.

· have a suitable PC or laptop with good internet/telephone access for remote working.

Peer support, supervision & CPD is provided. Travel time & mileage allowance is paid between clients.

Salary: £24,395.00 to £31,200.00 /year – pro rata for part time employees.

Deadline for Applications: Monday 26th October 2020

Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2020

Induction Dates: Wednesday 13th January & Monday 18th January & Wednesday 20th January 2021

To apply contact TIC+ by email for a full job description and application form: [email protected]

CV applications are not accepted. For a full job description and application form please email [email protected] or telephone 01594 372777 for more information.

TIC+ operates a Safer Recruitment Policy, an enhanced DBS is required for this post.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT (PART-TIME/FIXED-TERM)

This is an exciting opportunity to join TIC+ as a part-time Marketing & Communications Assistant (1 year Fixed term contract) to support us at a time of growth and development. We want to grow awareness of our services and fundraising and increase our digital footprint to reach new audiences and engage with young people, families and supporters in Gloucestershire and elsewhere.

The main purpose of the role is to support the work of TIC+ in its engagement with young people and supporters, through social media, website development, presentation and online/printed materials. You will work to build on the current levels of engagement with young people, families and supporters in all settings including schools, businesses and at home. You will be required to devise content to promote our counselling services, fundraising activities and events and other campaigns as required, and enhance the social media experience of followers.

We are keen to develop the online ‘voice’ of TIC+ to speak to our various audiences. We want to encourage young people to talk openly and honestly about their own mental health and share the stories of their challenges.

You can read more about TIC+ at our website www.ticplus.org.uk

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills or characteristics:

Excellent Communication Skills – including writing skills for web and social media. You will have good attention to detail and will be able to check and proof read for accuracy.
Ideally, experience within a digital, marketing or communications role including:

Experience/ability to operate and develop social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok) and developing engaging content, including short videos
Experience of using design software (such as Canva/Crello) for digital and print design
Content management systems (WordPress) and ability to adapt to new online platforms
Understanding of SEO and paid social.

This role is based at TIC+ Offices, Carlson Suite, 4th floor, Building 7, Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean, Glos. GL17 0DD. Some home working may be possible following induction, depending on current social distancing restrictions.

Hours: Flexible to meet need up to 16 hours per week. Days/hours of work to be flexible by arrangement.

Salary: £27,277 (whole time equivalent – pro-rata for part time employees) £13.96 per hour

Holiday: You will receive 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year inclusive of public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 4 November 2020

Interview Date: Wednesday 11 November 2020

PLEASE NOTE: TIC+ operates a Safer Recruitment Policy. CV applications are not accepted.

To apply contact TIC+ by email for a full job description and application form: [email protected]

COUNSELLORS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Due to an exciting period of growth we are seeking to employ peripatetic counsellors to work face to face with children and young people, and may also include working with small groups of young people or parents. Successful candidates will form part of a dedicated and professional team. Several posts are available in the following districts:

Cheltenham/Tewkesbury – 16 hours a week
Gloucester – 16 hours a week
North Cotswolds (Bourton/Stow/Chipping Campden) – 14 hours a week
South Cotswolds (Cirencester/Fairford/Lechlade) – 16 hours a week,
Stroud/Wotton/Dursley/Tetbury – 16 hours a week
Forest of Dean – 10 hours a week.

Hours are an average per week and include time for admin, supervision, peer group etc. Less hours may be considered for the right applicant.

Successful applicants will:

hold a relevant professional qualification in counselling/psychotherapy at Level 4 Diploma level or above.
be a member of BACP or UKCP or equivalent and also listed on the BACP or equivalent Register.
preferably have experience working with children and young people.
hold a relevant counselling children and young people qualification (training can be accessed at TIC+).
have experience working to a brief/short term counselling model (7 sessions).
hold a valid driving license and have vehicle access or an ability to travel within the district applied for to meet clients at school/college or community venues.

Peer support, supervision & CPD is provided. Travel time & mileage allowance is paid between clients.

Salary: £24,395 – £31,200 depending on experience, whole time equivalent (pro-rata for part-time employees).

PLEASE NOTE: Hours above do not include travel time between clients that you will need to allow for, (you will be paid travel time and mileage as an additional expense).

The hours are flexible delivered over 39 weeks per year – the majority during term time. Contracts are fixed term until March 2021.

CV applications are not accepted. For a full job description and application form please email [email protected] or telephone 01594 372777 for more information.

TIC+ operates a Safer Recruitment Policy, an enhanced DBS is required for this post.

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 26^th February 2020

Interview Date: Wednesday 4^th March 2020

Induction Dates: Monday 23rd March & Tuesday 24th March 2020

ONLINE/TELEPHONE COUNSELLORS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Due to an exciting period of growth we are seeking to employ counsellors/psychotherapists to provide online counselling (text-chat) for children and young people aged 11-25 years. You will join a passionate, dedicated and professional team based either at our counselling offices in Mitcheldean, or at our office in central Gloucester.

Successful applicants will:

hold a relevant professional qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy at least Level 4 Diploma level or above (or equivalent).
be a member of BACP or equivalent and also listed on the BACP or equivalent Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
have more than 150 hours of post qualification supervised clinical practice working with young people.
ideally have received (or are soon to receive) specialist training of at least 100 hours to work with young people according to the BACP competencies (can be accessed at TIC+).

A specialist certified online counselling training course will be provided free of charge to successful candidates who do not already hold such a qualification.

Online supervision from a specialist online supervisor will be provided for all online counsellors.

Terms: 16 months fixed term commencing ASAP. It is hoped the contract will be extended beyond this period subject to funding.

Holiday: You will receive 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year inclusive of public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).

Hours of Work: Two 5.5 hour shifts (3.45pm – 9.15pm) per week are available. You may apply for more than one shift per week at either location (see below availability).

Place of Work: TIC+ offices in Mitcheldean or at our office in central Gloucester.

Possible working days are: Tuesday or Wednesday in Gloucester or Mitcheldean or Monday or Thursday in Mitcheldean

CV applications are not accepted. For a full job description and application form please email [email protected] or telephone 01594 372777 for more information.

TIC+ operates a Safer Recruitment Policy, an enhanced DBS is required for this post.

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 26^th February 2020

Interview Date: Wednesday 4^th March 2020

Induction Dates: Monday 23rd March & Tuesday 24th March 2020