EPIC Restart Foundation - Chair of Trustees
Posted 06/08/2024 Closing Date: 09/09/2024
EPIC Restart Foundation are looking to recruit a Chair of Trustees
This is a voluntary (unpaid) role.
EPIC Restart Foundation are an established registered charity providing recovery and after care support in the gambling harms sector.
"EPIC Restart is now seeking a new Chair to lead the Foundation into the next exciting phase of development and growth. Our Chair of Trustees will lead the board to shape the strategic direction of the Foundation, ensuring robust governance while acting as an ambassador and fostering strong relationships between the board, team and stakeholders. "
Further details and how to apply are available ---> here
BetKnowMore - GOALS supporter
Posted 06/08/2024 Closing Date: 01/09/2024
BetKnowMore are looking to recruit a GOALS supporter
This is a full-time paid position (Salary £28-32k) hybrid but based in London.
The GOALS Supporter will help deliver an impactful GOALS service across London which builds effective networks of support for people before, during and after treatment.
"A main aspect of the role will be to support and work closely with individuals presenting with lived experience of gambling harm issues and/or people affected by this issue. The GOALS Supporter will understand gambling related harm and dependency issues and be able to ensure safe working environments and take a robust lead on safeguarding and harm minimisation procedures and policy."
Further details and how to apply are available in the Job Pack available ---> here
BetKnowMore - Head of Support Services
Posted 06/08/2024 Closing Date: 11/08/2024
BetKnowMore are looking to recruit a Head of Support Services
This is a full-time paid position (Salary up to £45k) based in BKM's London office with flexible, hybrid working arrangements where possible.
"The Head of Support Services will work with the Director of Support Services to create a positive, supportive culture of personal growth, underpinned by a holistic and empowering health and wellbeing approach."
Further details and how to apply are available along with the Job Pack ---> here
Centre for Military Gambling Research - Lived Experience Panels
Posted 06/08/2024 Closing Date: TBA
The Centre for Military Gambling Research, in partnership with Swansea University are looking to recruit volunteers to join two Lived Experience Panels they are forming
Milgam Lived Experience Advisory Panel - The advisory panel will be set up to oversee all of the Centre’s research activities. This will involve a one-hour meeting to take place quarterly, at a location of members’ convenience (including online).
Members will receive a £25 shopping voucher for each hour of their time.
Friends and Family Lived Experience Advisory Panel - This panel is being set up to advise a research project focused on the impact that gambling has on the family and friends of military personnel. It is looking for family, partners, adult children and friends of both currently serving and ex-service personnel to advise in all aspects of study.
Further details and how to apply are available on the MilGam website ---> here
Bournemouth University - LGBTQ+ Communities
Posted 06/08/2024 Closing Date: TBA
Bournemouth University's Responsible Gambling Project Team is looking for further volunteers to interview in relation to ongoing research into the impact of gambling on LGBTQ+ communities.
Details of the research carried out so far can be found here
In particular the team headed up by Dr Reece Bush-Evans is looking to interview:
- Individuals from the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced harm from gambling.
- Service Providers who have experience of offering treatment and support to LGBTQ+ individuals
Reece has already worked alongside Ygam and Gordon Moody as part of this research, and together they have attended various pride events to speak to individuals about gambling impacts, but Reece and the team would love to be able to speak to more people and more providers to build a comprehensive picture of what the specific needs of the LGBTQ+ community are, and how service providers can help create LGBTQ+ accessible spaces.
If you feel you can help the team in achieving this then please get in touch with either Reece or the team using:
Dr Reece Bush-Evans email: rbush@bournemouth.ac.uk
Gambling Research Group email: gam@bournemouth.ac.uk
GambleAware - Lived Experience Involvement Digital Channels
Posted 06/08/2024 Closing Date: 26/08/2024
GambleAware are looking for individuals with lived experience of gambling harms to contribute to engaging with and co-creating content for their new digital channels.
Your insights and experiences will help to shape the messaging, tone and content for the new digital channels which GambleAware are developing to allow better self-directed and self-acquired support.
"Our organisation’s objectives encompass raising awareness, preventing harm and escalation, and offering treatment and support through our services. Given this, our content is made with the intention to provide advice, motivation, and support for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms, ensuring they don’t feel alone during any stage of their recovery journey"
If you would like to find out more, or register your interest, further details are available here --> GambleAware - LE Role Description - Involvement for GambleAware's Digital Channels