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Live Citizens Advice traffic and searches tracking
Published 03/04/2020
This advice tracker logs the number of people on the citizens advice website, what they're searching for and what resources are trending. A fantastic resource to support our understanding of what the needs is now.
Developments in the News
Published 04/09/2019
Follow the developments in the news addressing access to justice issues.
Vacancy: Trainee Money Adviser at Money Advice Plus
Published 10/07/2020
Money Advice Plus are recruiting for a new Trainee Money Adviser to join their team in Hove. Salary: £19,945-£23,836 gross per annum pro-rata. Deadline: 9am on Monday 27 July
Vacancy: Welfare Benefits Caseworker Supervisor
Published 07/07/2020
Nottingham Trent University are seeking a Welfare Benefits Casework Supervisor to join their Legal Advice Centre. Salary: £28,331 - £32,817 p.a. Deadline: 24th July 2020.
Introduction to Trust for London’s Poverty Profile
Published 03/07/2020
On Monday 13th July (10:00-11:30am) Datawise are hosting a free introduction to Trust for London's relaunched Poverty Profile to gain evidence & insight into poverty & inequality in London.
Data cohort expression of interest June 2020
Published 03/07/2020
Datawise London are piloting a new approach to improve organisational use of data leading to better shaped services to meet the needs of Londoners. Eight organisations will benchmark their organisational data maturity, identify key data goals and attend monthly sessions over an eight month period starting in September. If your organisation is interested in participating please submit an expression of interest by 5pm today.
Covid-19 Response
Published 01/07/2020
The original plans for the working group and subgroups, which are supported by the LIP Network, were disrupted due to the changing priorities Covid presented. Our response to these changing needs was to commission a response exercise to understand how sector needs, experiences, issues, and solutions around innovation had changed. The following represents a summary of our findings.
New Resource: Step by step digital safeguarding
Published 01/07/2020
This new resource by Catalyst provides a step by step guide to best practice digital safeguarding.
The Charity Digital Code of Practice Zoom webinars
Published 01/07/2020
Charity Digital in collaboration with Catalyst are hosting a series of 'what next' digital webinars to get charity trustees and leaders up to speed with digital and planning for a post-covid world.
Charity Digital #BeMoreDigital
Published 01/07/2020
In this podcast by Charity Digital, the panel discuss how they put #BeMoreDigital into action, sharing their varied experiences with implementing digital in their charities.
Blog: What got us here won’t get us there
Published 29/06/2020
In this blog post, Chris Knight, a partner in the charities team at VWV argues that charities' strategic thinking must evolve to prepare for a post-Covid world.
Trust for London Covid-19 Resources
Published 29/06/2020
Trust for London have collated a selection of resources from their grantees, the wider sector, and other related sources to support organisations working through the COVID-19 crisis.
Free Resources to help with Impact and Evaluation
Published 29/06/2020
Inspiring Impact have collated a selection of free resources to help charities with impact and evaluation during Covid-19.
Vacancy: Caseworker at South London Refugee Association
Published 29/06/2020
South London Refugee Association are recruiting a full time Caseworker to join their team in London. Salary: £29,636 p/a. Deadline: Sunday 12th July
Vacancy: RCJ Advice are recruiting a Paralegal to join FLOWS
Published 29/06/2020
RCJ Advice are seeking an experienced paralegal to join their Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors (FLOWS) Service in London. Salary: £29,796 p/a. Hours: 35 p/w Deadline: 5pm, Friday 10th July
Vacancy: RCJ Advice are seeking a Digital Support Officer to join FLOWS
Published 29/06/2020
RCJ Advice are seeking Digital Support Officer to join their Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors (FLOWS) Service in London. Salary: £29,796 p/a. Hours: 35 p/w Deadline: 5pm, Friday 10th July
Vacancy: RCJ Advice are recruiting a FLOWS Wales Solicitor
Published 29/06/2020
RCJ Advice are recruiting a Wales Solicitor to join their Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors (FLOWS) Service in Wales. Salary: £37,648 p/a. Hours: 35 p/w. Deadline: 9am, Tuesday 14th July
Vacancy: Volunteer Coordinator at Hackney Migrant Centre
Published 29/06/2020
Hackney Migrant Centre are recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator to join their team initially remotely and then later in Hackney. Salary: £25,062 p/a pro rata Hours: 14 p/w (2 days). Deadline: 9am, Monday 6 July 2020
Vacancy: Campaign Manager at Praxis
Published 29/06/2020
Praxis are seeking a Campaign Manager to join their team in London (inc. remote working). Salary: £33,249 p/a pro rata (NJC 26). Hours: 28 p/w. Deadline: 12pm, Tuesday 30th June
Vacancy: Immigration Advisors (OISC level 1/2) x 3 at Praxis
Published 29/06/2020
Praxis are seeking three Immigration Advisers (OISC level 1/2) to join their team across different London locations (inc. remote working). Salary: £28,908-32,397 p/a (NJC 20-25) subject to accreditation and experience. Hours: 35 p/w. Deadline: 12pm, Monday 6th July
