Making a lifetime of difference to children in schools
The Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT
Tel: 020 7923 5500 Fax: 020 7833 8083 Email: enquiries@theplace2be.org.uk
Voluntary Communications Assistant – Role Description
Location: based at Place2Be Core Hub (Angel Gate, London)
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Key role link(s): Press and PR Manager and Digital Media Executive
Duration: 2-3 days a week September – December 2012
Remuneration: Unpaid voluntary work. Expenses provided – up to £6 per day to cover local travel
expenses
Introduction
Place2Be is the leading UK provider of services supporting positive mental health for children in
schools. Place2Be currently works in over 170 primary and secondary schools throughout the UK
reaching 58,000 vulnerable children and their families. The award winning charity seeks to
improve the prospects of children aged 4-14 years, by tackling the complex social issues that
result in educational disadvantage.
We provide early intervention mental health support, without stigmatising children or families and
at a point where they need it most. Our work effectively removes the emotional barriers to learning
and prevents the downward spiral that can lead to low aspirations, poor educational achievement
and truancy/exclusion from school. It helps improve children’s attainment and builds their
resilience, providing them with brighter prospects and hopeful futures.
Because it is an integrated school-based service supporting children, parents, teachers and school
staff, Place2Be becomes a trusted part of the school and the wider community. Our core services
are delivered by clinical staff and highly skilled Volunteer Counsellors. We measure and evaluate
the outcomes of our work, demonstrating the positive impact of our interventions. Place2Be offers
consultancy support, advice and workplace learning to teachers and school staff. We are also a
leading provider of specialist training and university-validated professional qualifications to those
who work clinically with children, helping to build capacity in our local communities
Place2Be marks its 18th birthday this year and is intent on raising its profile to reflect its position as
a leader in its field.
Responsibilities
Support the Head of Communications and the Communications team to develop and produce
communications and marketing materials and help with PR and digital media tasks.
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www.theplace2be.org.uk
Registered office address: The Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: 020 7923 5500.
Registered charity number 1040756 (England and Wales) SC038649 (Scotland). Registered Company number 2876150.
Core responsibilities of the role will be:
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Research and help produce publications and marketing materials, both printed and digital
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Identify conferences and other profile-raising opportunities
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Capture content, case studies and quotes centrally
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Generate new content for Place2Be’s website
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Contribute to other Communications project as required
Person Specification
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Excellent written communications and interpersonal skills
Methodical approach to work and great attention to detail
Strong project management skills
Very good knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel and
PowerPoint); knowledge of databases/design packages – desirable
Ability to work independently on tasks as well as part of a team, but able to ask for support
when required
Benefits and Support Provided
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Contribute to the work of a busy Communications team within a leading UK children’s’ mental
health charity
Support on a number of key Communications projects
Supervision and induction throughout
Expenses to help cover travel costs (up to £6 a day)
Summary of Placement on request following successful delivery in this project
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www.theplace2be.org.uk
Registered office address: The Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: 020 7923 5500.
Registered charity number 1040756 (England and Wales) SC038649 (Scotland). Registered Company number 2876150.