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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.
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.



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Join Our Team as a Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Stewart Garden’s, Dawlish, Devon.
Working hours: 1 x Part-time role available (21 hours per week - over a 7 day week rota across two ECRS locations in Devon)
Devon Enhanced Community Recovery Service (ECRS)
We provide specialist, CQC-registered supported accommodation for adults with complex mental health needs. Our focus is on recovery, building independence, and helping people move towards their future goals.
Are you an experienced Mental Health Practitioner looking to make a real impact? We’re seeking a dedicated individual to join our integrated team at Stewart Garden’s, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to people with complex and enduring mental health needs.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide clinical leadership, support transitions, mentor staff, and ensure person-centred care planning.
What will you do?
- Deliver and oversee clinical care for service users
- Complete robust clinical assessments and attend key meetings (CPA reviews, Section 117, referrals)
- Support transitions from hospital/CAMHS to community placements
- Facilitate training on recovery models, medication, capacity, and more
- Mentor staff and promote reflective practice
- Oversee risk assessments and ensure governance standards
- Liaise with external professionals and provide reports for GPs, tribunals, and stakeholders
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Psychologist) with 12+ months post-registration experience
- Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act, DoLS, MCA, and safeguarding procedures
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Proficiency in IT systems and clinical record keeping
- Understanding of CQC standards
If you’re committed to recovery-focused, person-centred care and want to lead by example, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver outstanding mental health support!
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Team: Retail
Location: Caernarfon
Work pattern: 21 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £14,018.52 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
- To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
- To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
- Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
- Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 15th June 2026
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Partnership Development Assistant*
The Partnership Development Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK prides itself on delivering sector-leading partnerships. We are a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team driven by our goal to fund vital dementia research and ultimately find a cure for dementia.
The successful candidate will support the Partnership Development Officers with partnership delivery with companies such as Dyson, The Perfume Shop, Cadbury, and Slimming World while building excellent relationships with supporters from within those organisations. This role will also support our new business team with their approaches to prospective companies.
The Partnership Development Team sits within the Corporate Fundraising function, which is part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate. We collaborate closely with all teams across the charity, so communication, collaboration, and strong relationship skills are essential.
*This role will be known internally as Partnership Development Executive
Key Responsibilities:
Team administrative support
· Provide accurate and timely administrative support for all members of the team.
· Manage invites and room bookings for Corporate Team meetings.
· Manage travel bookings for the team when required using our designated travel booking system.
· Ensure accurate recording keeping through the use of our CRM system (Salesforce).
· Be the main internal point of contact for the Corporate Team for operational enquiries.
· Respond to incoming team enquires promptly and professionally.
· Ensure accurate financial records are kept, by reconciling gifts across multiple donation platforms.
· Fundraising stock management and distribution.
· Assisting the team with event planning, including sourcing pricing quotes, raising purchase orders, booking equipment and ordering merchandise.
· Update the team intranet and website pages.
· Update internal group email distribution lists as required.
Support the New Business Team in securing new partnerships
· Data management: adding new companies and prospects to ensure accurate records of approaches made by the team.
· Monitor supporter information on the database to generate new leads for the team.
· Generating reports for the New Business team and maintaining accurate records.
· Provide ad hoc support in the lead-up to high-value pitches and applications e.g. prepare materials, book couriers etc.
Supporting our existing partnerships
· Provide a first-class stewardship journey for fundraisers from companies that are supporting the charity. Including making sure they have the materials and resources required to fundraise – preparing and sending information packs, wishing them good luck, drafting letters, and sending thank you messages.
· Work closely with the Supporter Experience Team to ensure a consistent stewardship journey across all audiences.
· Manage online giving pages and our CRM system to make sure corporate supporters are identified and recorded correctly, and their income potential is maximised.
· Monitor the CRM system to make sure that all information about our corporate fundraisers is recorded correctly.
· Filter enquiries from our corporate supporters whilst other members of the Partnership Development Team are on annual leave to ensure a timely and helpful response.
· Help support event delivery by sourcing volunteers, merchandise, and gifts in kind for events.
· Keep the Partnership Development Officers and Team Managers up to date on feedback from supporters.
· Communicate key fundraising products and communications designed for our Corporate supporters with the Relationship Fundraising Team.
· Develop new fundraising idea packs to engage our Corporate supporters and seek appropriate sign off.
Working with others
· Work closely with the team managers to deliver high quality tools and assets, and create processes, which enhance our supporter experience.
· Work with our Merchandising Team for the development and production of event materials as required.
· Act as the team Data SME and GDPR Champion.
· Liaise with our distribution centre to organise mass mailings of materials needed for pitches and large partnership launches and events.
· Represent the Corporate Partnerships team on working groups for internal projects to ensure the team’s needs are met.
· Work closely with our Supporter Engagement Team, Supporter Operations Team, Data & Analytics Team and High Value & Experience Development Team to make sure that the Corporate Partnership team is following processes correctly and is adopting improved practices where possible.
· Work closely with the team’s other Partnership Development Executive to support each other and cover their duties when they are on annual leave or absent.
· Provide guidance and training to new starters if required.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Confidence working with computers and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Experience using databases.
· Experience working in a customer/client facing position.
· Working knowledge of using internal platforms and processes, such as booking platforms and finance software.
· Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.
· Experience of building and managing relationships with colleagues.
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Friendly and professional demeanour.
· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity among varied external contacts.
· Able to work as part of a wider team as well as being proactive and can work independently.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
Please note that this role does not meet the minimum salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or New Entrant Skilled Worker visa routes. Therefore, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) have contracted Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and LF Solutions to provide independent administration and support to FoCUS, their Forum of Carers and people who Use Services.
HOURS: 18 hours per week, worked flexibly, mostly Monday to Friday. To include at least one evening per month
TERM: Permanent
SALARY: £12,000 - 13,000 per annum (full time equivalent to £24,000 - 26,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications)
LOCATION: Home based or office based with regular travel within Surrey and NE Hants
REPORTING TO: Mental Health Lead
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Surrey Coalition Board of Directors
CLOSING DATE: 22nd June 2026 at 10:00am
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.
Purpose of the Role
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) have contracted Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and LF Solutions to provide independent administration and support to FoCUS, their Forum of Carers and people who Use Services.
FoCUS enables people to have their say and influence the mental health services they receive within Surrey and Northeast Hampshire.
FoCUS was set up by SABP to:
· Place people at the heart of the delivery and design of mental health services
· Set standards for how they involve people
· Measure how well they involve people
· Measure how well they deliver services
This role is intended to facilitate and coordinate involvement in FoCUS by promoting the network and encouraging people who use the Trust’s services and carers to join and participate in user involvement activities, and raise themes heard from member experiences to the Trust for discussion.
Main Responsibilities
Promotion of FoCUS
· Encourage and enable people with experience of mental health services and carers to join FoCUS and to influence SABP’s services.
· Increase awareness of the benefits of user involvement and representation in building people’s confidence, sense of worth and self-esteem and in helping people to achieve greater social inclusion.
· Promote FoCUS to people who use SABP’s services and carers, across Surrey and Northeast Hampshire. Using a variety of communication and engagement methods including attending relevant outreach and community events with an exhibition stand or promotional materials.
· Increase the number of service users and carers joining as FoCUS members.
· Develop and maintain personal contacts within SABP’s services in Surrey and Northeast Hampshire to promote FoCUS to their clients, and encourage key staff to attend Community Group meetings.
· Liaise with other services including Community Mental Health Recovery Services, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and other public services and voluntary sector providers to promote FoCUS and encourage them to promote FoCUS membership to their clients.
Management of the Network
· Contact new FoCUS members to ensure their support and access needs are met and to encourage them to attend their local Community Group meetings.
· Work with LF Solutions to maintain and manage network enquiries, new members, meeting planning and delivery of the activities of the forum.
· Act as main contact for service users, carers and professionals for the FoCUS network. Manage inbox and all enquiries.
· Chair the meetings of the forum to ensure the smooth running of meetings and enable everyone to contribute in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
· Encourage members to attend FoCUS meetings and drop in’s to share recent service experiences.
· Produce a quarterly mental health Newsletter to promote outcomes achieved, manage the social media accounts for FoCUS.
Reporting
· Maintain accurate records. Keeping confidential member information up to date, undertaking data cleanses, recording meeting attendance and topics of discussion. Track activity and outcomes data for reporting purposes.
· Provide a quarterly report on activities and membership to SABP.
Development of volunteer FoCUS Representatives
· Encourage FoCUS members to put themselves forward to become a volunteer FoCUS Representative, explaining the nature and commitment of the role.
· Work with FoCUS Representatives on plans for engagement in their Areas and to agree their individual level of involvement in promoting FoCUS. Help them prepare their respective contributions to their Community Group meetings.
· Organise and attend a quarterly meeting of the FoCUS Representatives to prepare contributions to FoCUS Committee meetings, and provide support as required.
· Identify any training needs of FoCUS members and Representatives, to empower them to fulfil their potential and build personal skills and confidence to have their say.
General Duties
· Encourage existing and new FoCUS members to also join Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and the Independent Mental Health Network, offering opportunities for involvement in other issues affecting their lives.
· At all times, to work within Surrey Coalition’s policies. Including equal opportunities and health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.
· To work as a member of the team promoting FoCUS, including FoCUS Representatives and staff of Surrey Coalition and LF Solutions.
· Work flexibly to meet the responsibilities of the role and be responsive to any feedback.
· Carry out any other tasks within the scope of the role, as required by the Chief Executive and Mental Health Lead.
Person specification
It is essential that you have:
· Understanding of the value of user involvement and representation
· Understanding of mental health conditions and services
· Experience of working with groups and/or volunteers in community-based settings
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences
· Good interpersonal skills to work with others to achieve objectives
· Self-motivated and able to work independently
· Advanced organisation and coordination skills with the ability to prioritise and plan your own workload
· Have a methodical approach to information gathering, recording and reporting
· A high degree of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative
· Confident phone call manner
· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so, or the ability to work from our office in Burpham
· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases, and video conferencing software
· The ability to travel around the county including occasional travel to the main office base in Burpham
It is desirable that you have:
· Personal experience of receiving mental health services or caring for someone who has
· Experience of chairing or facilitating meetings or groups
· Knowledge and/or experience of working with people who have used mental health services and/or carers
· Knowledge and experience of user and carer involvement in Surrey and North East Hampshire
· A good understanding of the Health, Social Care and Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS)
· A understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles
· Live within Surrey or North East Hampshire
This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (we will organise and pay for this for you if you are successful).
As part of a remote working and flexible team we will support you to find the ways of working that suit you best.
What we offer you:
· Flexible working hours
· Induction training and support
· On-going training and development and the opportunity to complete accredited training
· 27 days annual leave per annum (excluding bank holidays), raising to 28 days after 2 years of service
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· Company Pension Plan
· Equipment (laptop and mobile phone)
· Pre-agreed expenses
· A great team and the opportunity to really make a difference!
To apply
Fill in the application form available on our website by 10am on 22nd June 2026. CVs won't be accepted.
If you think you might be interested in this role and would like to have an informal chat about it, please do get in touch! You can contact Immy Markwick by calling our office.
We are run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. Our aim is to campaign and promote the rights of Disabled people to live independently
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you an excellent communicator who is able to motivate and empower others?
We are looking for new team members to join our service supporting Carers across Havering to improve their health and wellbeing, and access wider support that meets their needs.
This is a great opportunity to support local communities, working with Adult Carers and Young Adult Carers and helping them to make informed choices, build confidence, sustain their independence, and access support that meets their individual needs. You will carry out assessments to understand people’s individual circumstances and level of need, working together to co-produce support plans. This will involve meeting Carers in community settings and conducting home visits. The team also facilities coffee mornings and activities offering Carers opportunities for peer support and to take a break from caring.
You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will support the development of escalation plans so that Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.
We have a part-time roles available (22.5 hours), and applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Carers and/or vulnerable adults in a relevant sector. It’s essential that you are confident using IT and maintaining excellent records. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services.
Due to the area covered by the service, you will need a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Apply today!
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Carers Leave
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
Imago provides support and opportunities to people, families, and communities across Kent, East Sussex, Medway and South London


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract Type: X3 Permanent
Location: We are advertising three roles in Manchester, London, and Liverpool
Interviews: Please check our careers site for interview dates for each location
Join The King’s Trust as a Delivery Partnership Development Manager and play a pivotal role in expanding the partnerships that power life-changing opportunities for young people. Sitting at the heart of our Delivery Partnerships team, you will lead the development of high-quality, commercially viable partnerships across priority locations, ensuring we can reach more young people with impactful employability programmes. This is a highly visible role where strategy meets delivery: shaping local partnership plans, unlocking employer and training opportunities, and driving measurable impact at scale.
You will translate strategy into clear, deliverable plans and performance outcomes. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will identify growth sectors, build strong employer networks, and develop compelling partnership proposals and agreements. Your work will directly influence how effectively we connect young people to jobs, training and work experience, while maintaining strong standards in safeguarding, compliance, and inclusion.
We’re looking for a commercially minded, purpose-led leader who brings strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and the ability to turn insight into action. You will combine partnership development expertise with a genuine passion for supporting young people, alongside the confidence to influence others, deliver on key performance metrics, and produce results in complex environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving tangible social impact.
This role will suit someone who:
- Has experience developing partnerships across employers, training providers or sector networks
- Brings strong commercial acumen, with the ability to build proposals, budgets and agreements
- Understands the barriers facing young people and is motivated to create meaningful change
- Is confident working with data, insight and labour market trends to inform decisions
If you want to combine leadership, partnership development and social impact in a role where your work directly improves young people’s futures, this is a powerful opportunity to do exactly that.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Partnership Development Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Partnership Development Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Glasgow - Hybrid working with at least 3 days in the Glasgow Centre each week
Assessment Centre: 3rd of July in our Glasgow Centre
Are you a passionate advocate for 18–30-year-old entrepreneurs? Do you have what it takes to help them bring their business dreams to life? The King's Trust is calling for someone just like you to join our dynamic team and make a real impact.
At The King's Trust, we're on a mission to empower young people and foster the next generation of business leaders. We believe in turning dreams into reality and providing unwavering support to young entrepreneurs.
As a Youth Development Lead – Enterprise, your mission is to be the driving force behind young entrepreneurs' success stories. The Enterprise programme’s aim is to support young people interested in self-employment to explore and test their ideas, write business plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in education, training, volunteering or work.
You'll be the guiding light for a caseload of young people, helping them successfully launch their business ideas and work towards those vital business start targets. We also won’t have you sitting still, as travel will be part of your role, exploring your area, building meaningful connections across the local business community, and attending or delivering local events.
Crafting robust and viable business plans will be your forte. Cash flow forecasts, personal survival budgets, and sector-specific insights are all part of your toolkit. Plus, your knack for providing positive and constructive feedback will help these ideas flourish. Funding applications? You've got it covered!
You’ll also keep on top of clear, accurate records that track each young person’s journey, making sure everything meets funding requirements and brings the programme’s impact to life.
We’re big on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion too, so you’ll help create an environment where every young person feels seen, valued and supported, while playing your part in bringing our EDI commitments to life.
Attention to detail is your superpower and you’ll be passionate about inspiring change. At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.
This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to change lives, including your own.
What happens next?
For our Youth Development Lead roles, there's no need to upload a CV or cover letter, as we use a strengths-based approach. Simply complete your profile, including the screening questions. If you pass the initial screening, you'll be invited to complete an online assessment (which must be completed to be considered). We'll then be in touch with next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working primarily within the Support Services Team, alongside the wider Specialist Teams in Baptists Together to deliver high quality communications across Baptists Together and, where appropriate, to external partners and organisations.
Right to work in the UK paperwork in place as sponsorship is not available
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Youth Intervention Officer (Hucknall)
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 Hucknall, 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 support the Youth Intervention Manager to plan, organise and deliver the Positive Futures Hucknall project, and work towards achieving all KPI targets set within the Holgate Academy Partnership Agreement.
- 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.
- To develop trusted professional relationships with young people to steer them to alternative positive outcomes through interventions, workshops and open access sport and to build aspirations.
- Work in unison with the Youth Intervention Manager to identify new potential partnerships and to manage existing ones through partner delivery and meetings.
- Act as a key contact point for referral partners to ensure regular updates on young people’s progress are shared.
- To provide signposting and advocacy for young people and families needing to access other services.
- To ensure all relevant Health & Safety and Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and legislation are adhered to.
- 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.
- 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 undertake administrative duties including day to day management of:
- Activity registers.
- Provide regular monitoring and evaluation of delivery.
- Ensure all notes and timeline events are recorded per individual on Upshot.
- Regularly collect surveys that will assist in providing evidence for impact of delivery to funding partners.
- Gathering of ASDAN accreditation evidence to be submitted.
2. SPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITY
- Support the Youth Intervention Manager to create impact reports throughout the project through collecting relevant evidence and statistics to highlight impact of the project.
- To work in partnership with Holgate Academy and its feeder Primary schools to work with young people identified by Nottinghamshire Virtual Schools who have, or have previously had social care involvement through Child Protection Plans or Child in Need plans.
- Work in collaboration with Holgate to identify those in need of intervention support and to create bespoke intervention packages for each referred 1:1 individual and support around key concerns / reason of initial referral.
- Support referred young people in both 1:1 intervention and group workshops through transition from Primary school to Secondary school, those struggling to engage positively in school, have formed concerning behaviour patterns and/or safeguarding concerns.
- Provide termly updates on individuals engaging with the project schools / referring agencies.
- Work in collaboration with external supporting organisations attached to individual participants (Social Care, Police etc).
- Plan, coordinate and deliver 3 x days (4 hours per day) of activity per week during school holidays.
- Support in peer and adult relationship repair where necessary.
- Provide suppOrt to young people to engage in further activities external to school within the local community.
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 Nottinghamshire Virtual Schools and Holgate Academy.
· Deliver individual targets set by the Youth Intervention Manager that relate to your specific role
6. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
- Experience of youth work with young people.
- Experience of planning, delivering, evaluating and recording programmes.
- Experience of producing a collection of evidence and information using a range of methods.
- Experience of enabling the engagement and participation of young people.
- Experience of work that celebrates diversity and challenges discriminatory attitudes and behaviours.
- Experience of addressing health and safety / safeguarding concerns involving young people.
- Experience of working in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of working in partnership with schools to support students.
- Understanding the context of youth work and the issues and developments arising within it.
- Understanding of the professional conduct required of a youth worker inside and outside of work, and the importance of maintaining appropriate standards of behaviour.
- Knowledge of youth intervention practices to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and low-level crime.
- Ability to work towards set targets and contribute to performance outcomes as part of the Positive Futures team.
- Takes an active role in managing risk, health and safety, and safeguarding issues.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work in partnership with both community stakeholders and schools.
- Holds a Level 3 JNC Youth Work qualification, or a Level 2 with a willingness to work towards Level 3.
- Current First Aid qualification.
- Safeguarding Children & Young People training.
- Outgoing, friendly and supportive, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Passionate, reliable and dependable.
- Willing to be accountable for own work and performance.
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel to multiple sites/venues across Nottinghamshire to deliver activities and interventions.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS check.
- Contributes to the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Positive Futures project (Hucknall).
DESIRABLE
- Experience of early intervention and support work with young people.
- Experience of using the power of sport to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and low-level crime.
- Good understanding of relevant personnel policies and procedures.
- Experience of working within a budget throughout a set delivery cycle.
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating a project’s impact.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Positive Futures Programme.
- Knowledge and understanding of working with young people who are on a child protection plan and/or known to social care.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASDAN accreditations.
- Level 2 Mental Health First Aid qualification.
- Governing Body coaching qualifications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Alresford!
We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our shop located in the picturesque town of Alresford in the Winchester area.
As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.
Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.
This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.
If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
Please note this opportunity will require the successful candidate to work 35 hours across a 7-day working week, including Saturdays and Sundays on a rota basis.
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
You will have:
- Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team
- Strong drive to achieve results through others
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
- Ability to motivate self and others
- An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
- Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
- IT literacy and numeracy skills
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
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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
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
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5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
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Salary sacrifices pension scheme
-
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
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Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
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24/7 Employee Assistance programme
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Access to remote counselling service
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Paid Disability Leave
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Paid compassionate Leave
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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 client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced, highly organised Operations & Office Coordinator to play a central role in keeping our London office running smoothly and supporting our wider organisation.
This is a varied and hands-on role, with responsibility across office operations, governance coordination, and senior leadership support. You’ll be a key point of contact for colleagues and trustees, helping ensure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.
Flexible working that works for you
This role is designed to be genuinely flexible.
- 21 hours per week, with flexibility over how these are worked
- We’re open to a range of working patterns (e.g. school hours, shorter days across the week, or compressed hours)
- Hybrid working, with two days per week in our London office
We aim to agree a working pattern that provides consistency and predictability, while fitting around your other commitments.
We particularly welcome applications from experienced candidates returning to work after a career break, including parents and carers.
What you’ll be doing
This is a broad and rewarding role with real ownership. You will:
- Support governance processes, including Board and Committee meetings and documentation
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the CEO and senior leadership team
- Maintain and improve systems and processes, with the opportunity to shape how things are done
- Coordinate IT support, equipment and asset management
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, events and travel
- Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the London office, ensuring it is organised, efficient and welcoming
- Act as the main point of contact for facilities, suppliers and office-related queries
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings strong prior experience and enjoys working in a role with variety and responsibility.
You will likely have:
- Experience managing or coordinating a busy office or operational environment
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of tasks and processes
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- A proactive approach and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Why join us?
- A genuinely flexible, part-time role designed to support work-life balance
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to take ownership of a varied and important role
- The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering meaningful impact
About Farm Africa
Farm Africa is a leading charity working with smallholder farmers and small businesses in eastern Africa to improve incomes while protecting the environment.
We combine expert knowledge with practical solutions to create lasting change for farmers, their families, and the ecosystems they depend on.
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome those returning to work after a career break.
More information about the role can be found on the jobs page of our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

