Jobs for the Disability sector

About The Advocacy Project

We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.

Some of the ways we do this include:

· advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing

· user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services

· local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback

Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Bid Writer to work alongside our Head of Business Development to secure vital funding through tenders and trusts and foundations. If you have experience of winning income for front line services (especially advocacy), we would be particularly delighted to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

î  Identify pipeline tenders.

î  Manage and write tender submission

î  Produce highly quality proposals for trusts and foundations working closely with staff and service users

î  Produce best practice toolkit

î  Manage funder communications and reporting.

î  Assist with other funding applications as required

Experience and skills

î  Proven success as a bid writer in the charity sector.

î  Ideally experience in Advocacy or user involvement

î   Proven experience with large grants, tenders, and government contracts.

î  Highly IT proficient with experience of using AI to support in bid preparation

î  Ability to work collaboratively

î  Be highly organised and self-motivated with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines

î  Proactive, dynamic, able to work effectively independently

î  Strong writing, research, and communication skills.

î  Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practices.

î  Strong understanding of EDI principles and how to apply them in your work

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

About The Advocacy Project

We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.

Some of the ways we do this include:

·advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing

·user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services

·local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback

Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.

About the role

You’ll provide a warm and professional presence and a welcoming space to everyone that contacts The Advocacy Project.  You’ll interact regularly with senior managers from local government and the NHS, local councillors, charities, and people in need of our services.  Some of those who use our services may be unwell or in desperate need of help. A calm, professional manner is therefore key.  You’ll be proactive in finding ways to help people, whether through making a referral to our services or signposting to services provided by other organisations.

Key responsibilities

î  Answer calls professionally and in line with our customer service standards

î  Manage the info email box ensuring all queries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.

î  Listen to voicemails and take appropriate action

î  Refer queries about existing referrals to the appropriate advocate or service manager proactively. Where appropriate chase to ensure that the advocate or manager has continued to work on the case

î  Make referrals to our own service using the web form which helps you enter relevant information into our Case Management System

î  Maintain a list of services provided by other organisations so that you can signpost people if they need a service that we do not offer

î  Upload reports received from external agencies into our Case Management System

î  Act with care and attention in line with our data protect and confidentiality policies; you’ll be dealing with sensitive personal data

î  Follow a simple flowchart; remain alert to potential safeguarding situations where prompt action needs to be taken to keep people safe

î  Call the Duty Advocate and request assistance on complex cases

î  Raise potential issues and problems with your manager at the earliest possible opportunity

General responsibilities

î  Participate in team meetings and training

î  Participate in personal, team and organisational development

î  Contribute to monitoring reports

î  Keep to our policies, including health & safety, safeguarding and risk regulations

î  Work to our mission, vision, and values

î  Carry out other projects and tasks as needed

Person specification

We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.

Essential qualities and attributes:

î  Aligned to our values – voice, rights, and choice

î  Calm empathetic professional manner

î  Shows professional curiosity – no stone unturned when trying to find the root cause of issues that individuals face

î  Proactive and responsive

î  Committed to high quality work

î  Team player

î  Experience of customer care or helplines, including handling telephone calls

î  Good knowledge of IT – Microsoft Office and other databases

î  Experience of data entry

î  Experience of working to customer service standards

Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:

î  Ideally you have worked in health and social care. Experience of working in consumer organisations such as a utility company would also be beneficial

î  Good understanding of advocacy

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

Calibre Audio is a national charity providing accessible audiobooks to people who are unable to read print due to visual impairment, dyslexia, or other conditions. Through a digital-first service and diverse library, the charity enables children and adults to experience the joy and lifelong benefits of reading, while increasingly delivering impact across literacy, education, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Fundraising at Calibre Audio is entering an exciting new phase of development. The charity has recently appointed its first Director of Fundraising & Communications, bringing fundraising, communications and brand together under a newly created leadership role. With a refreshed organisational narrative, ambitious plans for growth and a renewed focus on increasing income and profile, fundraising is becoming an increasingly important driver of Calibre Audio’s future impact.

Trusts and foundations are a key part of this growth strategy. Historically, income has been generated through a combination of loyal funders and a high volume of smaller grants. The organisation is now seeking to build a more strategic trusts programme focused on stronger stewardship, deeper funder relationships, larger grants and long-term partnerships. There is significant untapped potential, including opportunities to re-engage previous funders, develop new relationships and secure support for a range of compelling programmes spanning literacy, education, disability, wellbeing and community impact.

The Senior Trusts Fundraiser will lead this work, partnering closely with the Director to shape and deliver the next phase of trusts fundraising at Calibre Audio. This is a role with genuine scope to influence strategy, develop new opportunities and make a visible contribution to organisational growth. It would suit an ambitious trusts fundraiser who enjoys relationship building as much as writing applications and is motivated by the opportunity to help build something.

As Senior Trusts Fundraiser, you will:

• Develop and implement a strategic trusts and foundations fundraising programme aligned with organisational priorities
• Identify, research and cultivate new funding opportunities, with a focus on larger and multi-year grants
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective trusts and foundations
• Develop compelling, high-quality funding applications, proposals and report
• Secure significant income from a portfolio of trusts and foundations
• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with funders through excellent stewardship and engagement
• Reactivate and develop relationships with previous funders and supporters
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather impact data and develop compelling cases for support
• Act as a key ambassador for Calibre Audio with funders and external stakeholders

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven track record of securing five-figure grants from trusts and foundations
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop persuasive and compelling funding applications
• Strong prospect research and pipeline development skills
• Experience identifying, developing and securing new funding opportunities
• Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence engaging with external stakeholders
• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive activity forward
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience securing six-figure and/or multi-year grants
• Knowledge of the disability, literacy, education or wellbeing sectors
• Experience using Beacon CRM
• Experience contributing to fundraising strategy

Calibre Audio are also keen to hear from ambitious early-career fundraisers. Whilst a track record of securing trusts funding is essential, we are more interested in your potential, approach and attributes than the size of grants you have secured to date. If you bring strong relationship-building skills, initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to work closely with an experienced fundraising leader, benefit from coaching and mentoring, and play a key role in shaping a growing trusts programme.

Employee benefits include

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional Calibre Christmas closure day
• Matched pension contributions up to 5% of salary
• Medical Cash Plan (Hive Insurance Bronze Package)
• Life Assurance cover of 2 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Reward Gateway, offering discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers
• Free on-site parking

As Volunteer Coordinator you will be integral in enhancing our volunteering opportunities and volunteer experience across our Homes and as our new five-year strategy takes shape, across our community services. The role is part-HR processes, part-opportunity development and totally people focussed. This is a new role for us so if you want something to get your teeth in and which will give you variety please read on.

The values that Royal Star & Garter holds are integral to everything we do, and we expect staff to uphold them. In the case of this role, it will be an important element of ensuring appropriate consistency across the Homes.

We are committed to investing in our staff – in both their professional development and personal wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive induction supported by training and an informal learning approach. Our range of benefits are also designed to support our staff.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about our values, someone with positive energy and who wants to work as part of a fabulous team to make a real difference

About the role

As Programme Management Office Lead you will “hold the strings”: aligning work plans, working across teams, creating reporting mechanisms, convening the right people at the right time, taking proactive action where needed to remove blockers and supporting the Executive team to make informed, timely decisions.

The values that Royal Star & Garter holds are integral to everything we do, and we expect staff to uphold them. In the case of this role, it will be an important element of ensuring appropriate consistency across the Homes.

We are committed to investing in our staff – in both their professional development and personal wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive induction supported by training and an informal learning approach. Our range of benefits are also designed to support our staff.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about our values, someone with positive energy and who wants to work as part of a fabulous team to make a real difference.

Lightyear Foundation is looking for a highly organised and proactive Finance and Administration Manager to join our small, friendly and disablility charity.

This is a varied home-based role at the heart of the organisation, leading on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, while also supporting governance, HR administration, CRM management, organisational systems and the smooth running of the charity.

• Salary: £26,300 - £32,800 FTE, depending on skills and experience

• Hours: 21 hours per week, worked flexibly.

• Location: Home-based, UK

• Contract: Permanent, part-time

• Closing date: 26th June 2026

• Interviews: 9th and/or 13th July 2026

We are committed to genuine flexible working and recognise that talented people balance work alongside caring responsibilities, disability-related needs, and other commitments. While the role is contracted at 21 hours per week, additional paid hours may be available by mutual agreement, offering opportunities to increase earnings as the organisation continues to grow.

As a disabled-led charity, we are passionate about breaking down barriers to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people. Joining Lightyear Foundation is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing national charity, help shape our systems and operations, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across the UK.

We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.

What we offer

• Genuine flexible and remote working.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and take ownership of key organisational systems and processes.

• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, disabled-led organisation.

• A role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people.

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.

More details on our website. 

About us:

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

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We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, previous convictions and those with lived experience of the conditions we represent.

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We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, with disclosure only requested where relevant at the appropriate stage

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We believe that by creating opportunities for all, we strengthen our impact and better support the communities we are committed to serve.

Muscular Dystrophy UK connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.

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This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.

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About you

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• This role sits within the Finance team and is focused on delivering accurate, timely income reconciliation and finance-led grants administration.
   
• You will work closely with Supporter Services, Research, and wider teams to ensure: all income streams are correctly reconciled, posted, and understood.
   
• You will report to the Head of Finance and Resources

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Values and behaviours:

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• A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
   
• Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
   
• A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
   
• Always demonstrate role model behaviour.

Benefits:

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We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.

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Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...

Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1). 

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Closing date: Friday 26th June at Midday 

​Interview dates: NB: Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

• Job Title: Services Coordinator
• Location: Hybrid - Minimum two days per week from Nottingham office. Remaining time can be home based, or office based.
• Salary: £25,750
• Permanent, 35 hours per week (permanent)
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum, incrementally increasing to 30 days with long service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, excluding bank holidays.

Looking to improve life after brain injury for the 150,000 people and their families admitted to hospital each year with a brain injury? Then why not join Headway as our Services Co-ordinator? In this role you will take the lead on vital Headway UK projects and work alongside colleagues in the wider Services Department to help support our key front-line services.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As Services Coordinator, you will take the lead on three of Headway UK’s vital services. You will be responsible for processing applications to our Emergency Fund, which provides travel and accommodation grants to family members, to support them to be at the bedside of loved ones, when their family member is in hospital, after acquiring a brain injury. Your role will include making recommendations for funding, signposting applicants onto other organisations, keeping detailed records and producing basic financial reports to highlight the Emergency Funds’ position throughout the year.

You will also lead the annual renewal of the Headway UK’s Solicitor’s Directory, ensuring it remains a vital resource for those seeking specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases. 

You will support the delivery of Headway UK’s training programme through effective administrative support, including managing the training mailbox, responding to enquiries, distributing certificates, and liaising with delegates and associate trainers.

You will work alongside colleagues within the wider Services Department to provide exceptional administrative support

On occasion you will also be required to work with the Project Lead for Brain Injury Identity Cards and assist with processing Brain Injury Identity Card applications.

ABOUT YOU

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally as Services Co-Ordinator, you will:

• Have a passion for improving the quality of life for others, especially those with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
• Be able to communicate effectively and confidently to brain injury survivors, families, carers and staff within hospital settings
• Have exceptional administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and able to consistently input accurate information into our CRM
• Have the ability to manage multiple tasks autonomously
• Be an active member of the Services Department and contribute to its culture

BENEFITS

As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;

Financial Security

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension - You’ll automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 3 – 6% dependant on your contributions  
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible Working

• Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
• We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
• Opportunity to work from abroad, for up to four weeks a year (subject to approval)

Wellbeing

• You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Mental Health First Aiders

Holidays and leave

• You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, excluding bank holidays.

Benefits

• You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.  

ABOUT US 

Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

SAFEGUARDING
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.

Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.

Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 5 July.

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 7 July.

Interviews: Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July.

Please click the links below to view the job description, person specification and notes of guidance. 

Thrive, we are working towards creating a future where people with ill health, disability or disadvantage experience the life-changing benefits of gardening and nature.

‘It’s a joy to see the life changing impact of our services and to know that my job really makes a difference.’

We’re looking for a supportive and proactive Centre Manager who can enable our passionate and committed Reading team to deliver an excellent service for client gardeners.

Confident business development skills are needed to identify new partnerships and expand our programme delivery to ensure the continued sustainability of the centre. Creativity, problem solving, prioritising and the ability to manage a diverse workload, where each day is different, is key in this role.

If you are a people-focused manager with experience of working in social care or charities, Thrive can offer you a varied and rewarding challenge.

Appointment to this post will be subject to 2 references and  a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

Field based working across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire supporting Our Mental Health nursing registered services.

Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Milestones we’re on the lookout for a new Nurse Practitioner to join our nursing team in the mental health division, supporting the mental health and physical health needs of the people we support. We welcome applicants who are registered mental health nurses, and if can demonstrate appropriate experience nurses who are RNLD or RGN.  

Working across Mental Health Nursing services in Bristol, South Glos and Weston, you will be providing high levels of care for people who have severe and enduring mental health support needs and physical comorbidities. At times, there will be an expectation to work flexibly including weekends if the needs of the service require this.

Successful individuals will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of problem solving and working well under pressure. You will need to be creative, flexible and able to work on your own initiative. Nurses will need to have a range of skills to meet the needs of the people we support and full induction, training and supervision will be offered.

We take a holistic approach to ensure that the people we support have every opportunity to live healthy and independent lives with maximum choice and involvement. It’s a career in an area which you can make a difference. It’s what delivering great care should feel like.

Working alongside our specialist nursing teams, successful candidates will support effective nursing care and interventions for the people we support.  

You will be supported by operational managers and the Clinical Nurse Advisor who will ensure you are giving the best head start in your new career in social care, through a structured induction process.

Nurse Practitioners will also support Student Nursing Associates and Student Nurses as part of their role, including providing clinical supervision and practice assessment. Due to the nature of the role, nurses will be expected to frequently travel across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas.

You also will be asked to support the wider training and learning for the Trust through co-producing and occasionally delivering training. Therefore, experience in delivering training is also desirable.

Essentials for the role:

• Registered Nurse (experienced RMN preferred, however we welcome all applicants including RNLD or RGN with demonstrable mental health experience)
• Passion for providing truly individualised care
• Strong team-working skills
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Able to be a role model to staff
• Experience in a clinical environment
• Commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
• Self-motivated and flexible approach
• Ability to travel to services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
• Experience of delegating where required
• Willingness to support the development and delivery of training offered across The Trust
• Ability to support and motivate teams at times of challenge

Here at Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

• 34 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
• Learning and development to support your career growth
• Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
• Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
• Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
• Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
• Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within Milestones Trust.

 Job Title:  Youth Intervention Officer (Rushcliffe)

Reporting to:  Youth Intervention Manager

Role Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and organised individual who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Do you have the creativity, drive and leadership skills to help us deliver our life changing youth intervention programme Positive Futures?

We are looking for a Youth Intervention Officer that can deliver our transformative flagship projects in Rushcliffe, your role will be hands-on, dynamic, and deeply rewarding.

We are all about helping young people build confidence and empower them to achieve their very best. If you’re passionate, creative, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to have you on board.

In addition, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced disclosure checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service

1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• To deliver and assist in the development of the Positive Futures project, with the overarching aim of using youth work and sport to engage ‘at-risk’ young people in order to identify and support their individual needs and steer them towards education, training and employment.
• To develop trusted professional relationships with young people to steer them to alternative positive outcomes through interventions, workshops and open access sport.
• This role will involve a mix of working in schools and in the community, both within the day and evenings to work with local young people.
• To support the Youth Intervention Manager to plan, organise and deliver a range of workshops, sports activities and community outreach programmes and events that work towards achieving all KPI targets set within the Rushcliffe Borough Council Service Level Agreement
• Act as a key contact point for referral partners to ensure regular updates on young people’s progress are shared.
• To undertake administrative duties including day to day management of:

o Activity registers.

o Provide regular monitoring and evaluation of delivery.

o Ensure all notes and timeline events are recorded per individual on Upshot.

o Regularly collect surveys that will assist in providing evidence for impact of delivery to funding partners.

o Gathering of ASDAN accreditation evidence to be submitted.

• To ensure all relevant Health & Safety and Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and legislation are adhered to.
• To support our young people within educational settings, specifically around behaviour interventions and working with those on the edge of exclusion, truanting and developing poor behaviour traits.
• Work in unison with the Youth Intervention Manager to identify new potential partnerships and to manage existing ones through partner delivery and meetings.
• Build aspirations, recognising poor behaviours, create schemes of work specific to each young person and signpost into further diversionary activities. 
• To support the reduction of youth crime and ASB within each of the three targeted areas in Rushcliffe (Cotgrave, East Leake and West Bridgford).
• To provide signposting and advocacy for young people and families needing to access other services.

· Work closely with the Safeguarding Manager to gain advice and report any safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the Positive Futures Programme. Support the review of a safeguarding reporting process.

2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE

· Lead on the development of the Ambassadors programme delivery across all three target areas (West Bridgford, Cotgrave and East Leake), working towards:

o Designing and delivery of a leadership ASDAN accreditation

o Delivery of fundraising events with young leaders

o Delivery of community events with young leaders

o Work with Ambassadors to become a local voice for the project.

· Identify and establish partnership with local voluntary youth groups, leisure and sports clubs to support the Ambassador programme.

3. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Club recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination.

The Club will seek to promote the principles of equality and diversity in all its dealings with employees, workers, job applicants, clients, customers, suppliers, contractors, recruitment agencies and the public.

All employees and those who act on the Club’s behalf are required to adhere to this policy when undertaking their duties or when representing the Club in any other guise.

4. SAFEGUARDING

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services and are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and the ECB requirements to ensure that all children participating in Cricket have a safe, positive and fun experience, whatever their level of involvement.

5.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Contribute as part of the Positive Futures Team in achieving the overall KPI’s agreed with Rushcliffe Borough Council (Attached document)
• Deliver individual targets set by the Youth Intervention Manager that relate to your specific role.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?   

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?  

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?  

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.  

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team in Sunderland.Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.

About us  

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.  

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.  

About you 

Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support. 

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. 

How will you make a difference? 

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support. 

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support. 

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.  

Professional Development? 

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in. 

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service

• 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution

• Salary sacrifices pension scheme

• Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)

• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc

• 24/7 Employee Assistance programme

• Access to remote counselling service

• Paid Disability Leave

• Paid compassionate Leave

• Home Working Allowance 

Support with continuous professional development

Personal Development Plans

How are staff supported to work remotely?

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs). 

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity 

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential. 

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.  

Important Dates: 

Closing date for applications; Midnight 23rd June 2026 

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role? 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?   

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?  

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?  

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.  

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team in Bradford.Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.

About us  

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.  

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.  

About you 

Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support. 

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. 

How will you make a difference? 

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support. 

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support. 

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.  

Professional Development? 

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in. 

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service

• 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution

• Salary sacrifices pension scheme

• Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)

• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc

• 24/7 Employee Assistance programme

• Access to remote counselling service

• Paid Disability Leave

• Paid compassionate Leave

• Home Working Allowance 

Support with continuous professional development

Personal Development Plans

How are staff supported to work remotely?

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs). 

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity 

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential. 

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.  

Important Dates: 

Closing date for applications; 9am on Monday 29th June 2026

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role? 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) are seeking an External Affairs Manager to promote and protect the interests of the speech and language therapy profession in the Welsh Parliament and government departments.

Who we are

The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. The RCSLT has over 24,000 members and employs around 65 staff predominately based in a London office. The RCSLT has offices in London, Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.

The role

We are seeking a policy and public affairs leader to drive influence, advocacy and campaigning in Wales. This high-profile role will represent the organisation at senior levels, engaging with Ministers, Members of the Senedd (MSs), officials and the media to champion speech and language therapy and those with communication and swallowing needs. 

You will lead the development and delivery of policy and campaigning strategy, building cross-party relationships, shaping national campaigns and supporting members to influence both locally and nationally in English and Welsh. The role also involves planning impactful events, strengthening partnerships and acting as a key spokesperson on policy and legislative issues. 

Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will oversee policy development and responses, ensuring emerging legislation and policy are effectively analysed, influenced and communicated. You will also play a central role in promoting the profession, supporting members and networks across Wales and representing the organisation at a senior level to advance its strategic goals.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a confident policy professional with strong political awareness and a passion for influencing change. Welsh speaking is desirable however not essential. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of health, social care and education policy, alongside knowledge of political processes, particularly within the Welsh Parliament and Government and an appreciation of the role of a professional body. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of influencing policy in health, education or social care, with a proven track record in lobbying or campaigning at local or national level. You will be skilled in developing policy initiatives from research, evidence and practice, and communicating complex findings to a wide range of audiences. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and influencer, confident in advising civil servants and politicians on sensitive matters and capable of leading or contributing to projects across a complex organisation. 
 

What we can offer you

• A competitive starting salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Excellent staff training and development opportunities
• Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Pension scheme
• Life insurance cover 
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme 
• Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave 
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!

How to apply

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, or for more details about the role, please contact the HR Team by email.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Applications must be written in English. 

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday, 18 June 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026 (in our Cardiff Office - CF11 9SD).

There will be a task that will be needed to be completed prior to the interview which will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Some interview questions will need to be answered in Welsh. 

Please note, we can only accept applications from those who have working rights in the UK, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.  

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process. 
 
The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.