We are looking for an energetic, flexible, and outgoing individual with experience of working with young people to deliver our exciting new project Fit for the Future. No two days are the same at LRSN, so if you are looking for fun and variety in your working day, and you are passionate about supporting young people you may be just the person we are looking for.

Employment Type: 20 hours per week (including occasional evening and weekend hours).

Contract Type: Permanent.

Location: Home based, with requirement to travel.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Salary: This is a paid post with competitive salary.

About LRSN:

LRSN’s vision is that no one in Lincolnshire’s agricultural and horticultural community should face difficulty alone. LRSN has provided emotional and practical help to Lincolnshire’s agricultural and horticultural community for over 20 years. We are Lincolnshire’s listening ear, we understand and can relate to the problems faced by the agricultural and horticultural community in times of crisis, stress, and change. Our services are directed towards offering a hand of friendship and support without judgment, and an understanding that we all experience difficult times. LRSN walks with and empowers people to address the challenges that create barriers to them fulfilling their potential; helping them to get back on track together.

About the Role:

We are looking for an individual with experience of supporting young people to take up the exciting and newly created post of Emotional Wellbeing Worker within the LRSN team. The Emotional Wellbeing Worker will engage young people and young adults aged between 16 and 35 years, from within the farming, horticultural communities, and allied industries in our new Fit for the Future project. This is an exciting new project which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people within farming and horticultural communities, and allied industries.

Experience and Skills:

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for an individuals with experience of working with young people and/or young adults to join our life-changing organisation.

Do you have:

• Experience of working with young people aged 16-35 years, and of delivering high quality services in a rural environment.
• Experience of delivering 1:1 support and working with young people/adults with emotional and well-being support needs.
• Excellent communication skills.

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Why Work for LRSN?

We know that it is important to find a job where you feel valued and that you make a real difference. LRSN is a listening organisation, and we live through our values; we listen, we care, we serve others, we value people, and we reach out. Compassion, understanding, and empowerment are at the core of our services, and we always work to leave a positive and lasting legacy after our direct support has ended. We are a small and friendly charity with fantastic staff and volunteers, and we look forward to welcoming the new Emotional Wellbeing Worker to our team.

Application Process:

The full application pack is available by emailing lou.gaunt@lrsn.co.uk.

Once you have received the application pack and would like to apply, please submit your current CV and a letter of application to Lou Gaunt, email lou.gaunt@lrsn.co.uk  by 4pm on Monday 18^th November 2024.

Please note that applications received after the given deadline will not be considered.

If you have any queries relating to this vacancy, please contact our Head of Charity, Amy Thomas, by emailing amy.thomas@lrsn.co.uk

Personalisation Team

The Personalisation Team are seeking people from across the health and care system in Lincolnshire to become personalisation trainers and to promote personalisation and strengths-based approaches via a train the trainer model. The role would suit someone with ambitions of working in training roles in the future and could use this experience for personal development.

(Please note this role will form part of your current role and will not have any financial recompense therefore MUST have your line managers consent before any application can be accepted)

• Have you attended Personalised Care and Support Planning or Shared Decision Making training and thought ‘I would love to do this’?
• Have you listened to the Podcast with Cat (Cardiac Rehab Nurse) and Amy (Midwife) and been inspired to become a trainer to your peers?  (Listen here to learn more about the role)
• Are you motivated by personalised and strengths based approaches and want to inspire others?

If so then read on:

Role:

• Deliver Personalised Care and Support Planning and Shared Decision Making training to peers across the health and care system in Lincolnshire; at least 1×3 hour session every quarter (co-delivery with a partner)
• Deliver any additional training as identified by the Personalisation team, eg Health Inequalities, Strengths Based Approaches etc..

Responsibilities:

• Complete a training programme which includes shadowing and being supported by experienced trainers and the Workforce Development Lead for personalisation
• Be passionate about personalised and strengths based approaches when delivering training
• Be able to inspire and motivate others by demonstrating the Five Foundations of Our Shared Agreement

Benefits:

• Receive support and resources from the Personalisation team
• Increase own knowledge, skills and confidence in personalisation and Our Shared Agreement which will positively impact your own work
• Engagement with other trainers and peers from across the system
• Enhance own and others personal and professional development

If this sounds like something you are interested in and you are someone who:

• Has experience and interest in personalised approaches?
• Has experience and interest in training and development? (not essential)
• Want to inspire others to work in a more personalised way
• Is a confident communicator who is able to hold the attention of the room (face to face or virtual)

Then please complete the expression of interest form and email to the personalisation team on lhnt.itsallaboutpeople@nhs.net alternatively email Alisonx.smith@lincolnshire.gov.uk to arrange an informal chat.

Lincolnshire Rural Support Network

We are excited to have secured funding to develop and deliver a new project aimed at young people in the farming community.

We are looking for energetic, flexible, and outgoing individuals with experience of working with young people to deliver our exciting new project Fit for the Future. No two days are the same at LRSN, so if you are looking for fun and variety in your working day, and you are passionate about supporting young people you may be just the person we are looking for.

Employment Type: 20 hours per week (including occasional evening and weekend hours).

Contract Type: Permanent.

Location: Home based, with requirement to travel.

Number of Vacancies: 2

About LRSN:

LRSN’s vision is that no one in Lincolnshire’s agricultural and horticultural community should face difficulty alone. LRSN has provided emotional and practical help to Lincolnshire’s agricultural and horticultural community for over 20 years. We are Lincolnshire’s listening ear, we understand and can relate to the problems faced by the agricultural and horticultural community in times of crisis, stress, and change. Our services are directed towards offering a hand of friendship and support without judgment, and an understanding that we all experience difficult times. LRSN walks with and empowers people to address the challenges that create barriers to them fulfilling their potential; helping them to get back on track together.

About the Role:

We are looking for individuals with experience of supporting young people to take up the exciting and newly created posts of Emotional Wellbeing Workers within the LRSN team. Emotional Wellbeing Workers will engage young people and young adults aged between 16 and 35 years, from within the farming, horticultural communities, and allied industries in our new Fit for the Future project. This is an exciting new project which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people within farming and horticultural communities, and allied industries.

Experience and Skills:

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for individuals with experience of working with young people and/or young adults to join our life-changing organisation.

Do you have:

• Experience of working with young people aged 16-35 years, and of delivering high quality services in a rural environment.
• Experience of delivering 1:1 support and working with young people/adults with emotional and well-being support needs
• Excellent communication skills.

For further information and to apply please follow this link.

Green Synergy is recruiting new Chair of  Trustees

Green Synergy is a well respected and successful charity that supports people in the most disadvantaged communities in Lincolnshire to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.

Our work includes:

• Community gardening and therapeutic horticultural programmes.
• Community engagement events that bring people together to create more life chances, quality green spaces and to re-connect people to green spaces, growing and nature.

We are looking for a new Chair of our Trustee Board as our long serving Chair Rev Canon Alan Robson is standing down after 7.5 years in the role.

The role of the Chair of Trustees is to give leadership to the Board and to make sure the Board fulfils its governance duties and responsibilities. Additionally the Chair of Trustees ‘s role is to support the CEO and team to achieve the aims of Green Synergy, and, at times, represents Green Synergy at functions, meetings and in the press and broadcasting media.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous board or leadership experience – although this is not obligatory. Past involvement in areas of business, charities or leadership would also be advantageous. An interest in gardening or horticulture would be valuable and a passion for improving the lives of people in under-served communities is essential.

As the Chair of Trustees you will receive:

• An induction, training and reimbursable expenses
• Contribute to improving lives and communities that are disadvantaged
• Have opportunities to develop new skills and to network with professionals

A wide range of applications are welcomed especially those with lived experience. The expected time commitment is a bimonthly board meeting and other events as well as meetings with the CEO.

As well as preparing for the board meetings, the Chair may be called upon for specific advice and support in their areas of expertise.

For more information, download the Green Synergy Chair’s Recruitment Pack Final

A copy of the Chair’s Role Description can be downloaded here:

GS53 Green Synergy Chair Role Description

A copy of our Annual Trustees Report and Accounts can be viewed here

To arrange an informal conversation please email us at info@greensynergy.org.uk

To apply, please complete the Green Synergy_ Application form for Trustees and return to info@greensynergy.org.uk

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday March 15th 2024.

Applications will then be reviewed and suitable candidates will be invited for a visit to Green Synergy and an interview with members of our Trustee Board.

As the charity works with vulnerable groups /young people the role is subject to a DBS check.

Sheffield Hallam University PhD opportunity 

–  Are you passionate about the role local voluntary organisations and community groups can play in generating thriving communities? 

–  Are you committed to helping local groups fulfil their potential?

–  Are you interested in how this can be supported through effective local relationships across sectors?

Sheffield Hallam University is offering a competitive fully funded collaborative PhD studentship at the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) for May 2024 entry (available for both full-time and part-time PhD study). 

The studentship has been co-designed by CRESR and NAVCA to investigate the convening and place leadership roles of local voluntary and community sector infrastructure organisations with local authorities, health systems and other statutory partners. Convening involves the often unseen strategic work building partnerships across sectors, mobilising networks, and representing and coordinating the voluntary and community sector. The successful applicant will be supported to identify a proposed area of focus and appropriate methodology for the study. 

For further information on the project, please contact Rob Macmillan at rob.macmillan@shu.ac.uk. 

Closing date for applications: 17:00 (GMT) on Monday 12th February 2024.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates: Wednesday 28th February 2024.

Further information and how to apply can be found here.