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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Assessment Centre service in Kensington and Chelsea.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
132 Assessment Centre is for single homeless men and women that have links within the borough. The accommodation provides 6 separate self-contained units with on suite bedrooms, and 1 bedroomed flat. The scheme is staffed 24 hours, with Night Support Workers and Concierge cover during the evenings.
The aim of the project is to assess the individual over a 12-week period with the aim of identifying their support and housing needs. In that period, we will provide a bed for the customer to assist staff to carry out a detailed assessment to ensure that the recommendation for move on into alternative housing is captured correctly to assist move on for the individual into more suitable accommodation which is correct reflective of their needs based on our assessment/recommendation.
The role will be on a shift basis: 7.30am to 3.30pm and 2.00pm to 10pm.The team comprises of: Move on coordinator,Therapist, Housing Officer, 16 Support workers, Team Leaders x 2 and Project Manager.
What you'll do:
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs including support needs and daily living skills. This would include potential risks and an assessment of the customers independent living skills as a whole.
- The initial and co-produced assessment will incorporate models of co-production, observation, and person-centred planning. This is with a view that it is solution focused as to provide a framework for progression towards independent living.
- Liaise with partner agencies regarding the assessment process seeking advice and guidance as to specialist input and clinical input as part of multi-disciplinary assessment process.
- Create support/ action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour.
- Prefers working as part of a group or team.
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement.
Flexible.
- Open to feedback and self development.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full job description
Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £13,445.70 per annum
Contract type: Part-time, Fixed Term (12 Month Maternity Cover)
Hours: 19.5 hours per week, must include Tuesday's
This is an exciting opportunity to join Refuge as a domestic abuse refuge worker, providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our refuge accommodation in Warwickshire.
The post holder will work closely with survivors from the point of crisis and admission to the refuge, through to move on from the emergency accommodation. This involves providing a personalised, holistic support and safety plan, enabling survivors to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice.
You will also work in partnership with both statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that the whole range of survivors’ needs are met.
A key requirement is to ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role.
Closing Date: 09:00am 9 June 2025
Interview Date: 17 June 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
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Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Luton, floating support service based within the office and around different locations within the community
Salary: £24,500
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as necessary to service requirements.
About the role
This is an exciting new role within a brand new contract to support the referral process from the Housing Solutions teams! The service focuses on providing floating and wraparound support to single applicants who are at risk of homelessness and are able to live independently, by providing a housing support plan towards resolving housing needs and support them into long-term, stable housing.
In this role, you will conduct proactive outreach with our participants to develop personalised support plans for housing for appropriate long-term housing options, including accessing private rental listings and understanding application processes for tenancy. You will help our participants navigate the resources available to them including benefits and support services, advocating for their needs whilst empowering them to take ownership of their housing journey. You will work closely with the Landlord Liaison Officer who bridges the gap between our participants and private landlords. You will work closely with them to achieve prevention and relief outcomes by assisting the participant to remain in their provided accommodation.
You will provide follow up support to ensure tenancy sustainment and successful transitions into permanent housing, keeping casefiles up to date with activities and documents, and escalating any high risks or high needs to the management team.
About you
This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping to end the cycle of homelessness, providing support to those who need it to live in stable accommodation. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Knowledge of resources and opportunities within the local community, including knowledge around benefits and employment opportunities to sustain independent living
- The ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
- The ability to work proactively to make decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative
- The ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and participants
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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*This role is being advertised as Substance Misuse Practitioner however on appointment your job title will be Complex Needs Practitioner (Recovery Worker)
You have an understanding of drug, alcohol, and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Complex Needs Practitioner (Recovery Worker).
Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are part of ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB), a partnership between Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, and Build on Belief providing support for alcohol and drug issues across Buckinghamshire.
The purpose of the role is to engage people in a variety of interventions, using a person centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
All Complex Needs Practitioners (Recovery Worker) work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings. The caseload will include a mixture of community and multi-agency referral pathways including health and social care. You will join our caring multi-disciplinary teams, to help empower you to provide quality psychosocial interventions to our diverse client groups.
A core part of the role will be working with people to address holistic support needs across all aspects of the person’s substance use and wellbeing. This could include diverse work related to physical and emotional health, meaningful use of time, family and relationships, community engagement and activities, accommodation, physical and emotional health, offending as well as substance use (drug use and / or alcohol use).
An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. Experience of liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and engaging effectively with clients in a variety of settings is essential. You’ll also need a flexible approach, excellent record keeping and report writing skills and a willingness to work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings, on an outreach basis, with a central hub base at our head office.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background.
This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.
When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
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We’re recruiting a proactive and highly organised Project Coordinator to lead the operational development of our Dog Champion Scheme and ensure its consistent, high-quality delivery across the North of England.
At Street Paws, we believe that no one should have to choose between a safe place to sleep and the pet they love. For people experiencing homelessness, a pet is often their only source of emotional support, companionship, and stability.
Through ourDog Champion Scheme, we help hostels across the North of England, Belfast and Wales become pet-friendly by providing specialist training, resources, and practical support. This work ensures that more people can access accommodation with their pets, improving mental wellbeing, promoting housing stability, and reducing unnecessary separation and trauma.
We’re a small, passionate team committed to making a big impact. If you care about social justice, inclusion, and animal welfare — and you’re great at developing systems, growing partnerships, and making things happen — we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
This role is essential to the expansion of our work. You’ll be responsible for developing and improving our training and onboarding offer, coordinating hostel partnerships, and working with local veterinary practices to arrange treatment when needed.
You’ll work closely with our team of project co-ordinators, volunteers, and external partners to grow the scheme sustainably and embed long-term change in hostels.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the coordination and development of the Dog Champion Scheme in new and existing locations
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Develop and maintain training content and onboarding resources, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and accessibility
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Support hostels throughout their journey to becoming pet-friendly — from initial engagement to follow-up and review
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Work closely with hostel staff to deliver a consistent, trauma-informed approach to supporting residents with pets
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Liaise with veterinary partners to arrange timely treatment for pets, ensuring continuity of care and strong local relationships
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Identify and respond to areas for improvement across training and delivery, using data and feedback
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Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation
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Build strong relationships with hostel partners, referral agencies, and support services
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Work collaboratively with other team members and volunteers to ensure joined-up working and shared learning
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Represent Street Paws at external forums, events, and training sessions where relevant
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about the power of the human–animal bond
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Highly organised, with a track record of coordinating projects or partnerships
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Experienced in training development and confident in delivering or managing learning content
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An excellent communicator — clear, professional, and compassionate
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Confident liaising with professionals from across sectors, including housing providers and veterinary teams
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Comfortable using systems to manage information, track progress, and support decision-making
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Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a small team
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Committed to inclusion, dignity, and non-judgemental support for all people
Experience in the third sector, housing, or animal welfare is helpful but not essential — we’re looking for someone who shares our values and is eager to make a difference.
What We Offer
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A flexible, remote working role with meaningful social impact
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The chance to shape and grow a well-respected training and outreach programme
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A supportive and inclusive team environment
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Opportunities for development and to influence the future of our work
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Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in this post. The school opened its doors in January 2023 for autistic children, originally in temporary accommodation. Children and staff have just moved into a permanent purpose-built school . The school roll is currently 47 increasing to 70 in the next academic year.
The Hawthorns House, where the residential provision will be offered, is situated in a brand-new purpose-built house with 10 bedrooms next to the site of the school. The build is due to be completed in Summer 2025.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to become part of and contribute to a new residential staff team. We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and committed Residential Team Members. These positions involve working with autistic children aged 7-16 years. The residential provision will cater for 10 pupils, with a gradual transition to its full capacity as the residential team develops.
The vision for the residential provision is to provide pupils with further opportunities to grow, learn, achieve and aspire to become participants in our local community. Our mission is to achieve this through secure relationships with residential staff in an environment providing outstanding care, to build the basis for a fulfilling life for children with autism.
You will need to be able to work as part of a team as well as being self-led and motivated. It will be a fast-paced and fun environment. You must be caring, fair and nurturing to enable our children to develop positive and trusting relationships. There will be a strong emphasis on supporting self-regulation, confidence and effective communication.
You will be expected to contribute to, facilitate and review plans in place for each child which will reflect their ECHPs, working closely with the Head of Residential Care to ensure a collaborative approach with The Hawthorns School. There will high expectations of the staff to provide a safe and supportive environment, aspiring for all children to exceed expectations.
If you would like to informally discuss any of the roles with the Head of Residential Care please contact The Hawthorns School to arrange a suitable time.
The Hawthorns School is one of a community of special schools, supported by the well-established and highly regarded SEAX Trust.
Best wishes
Jen Tinsley, Head of Residential Care
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A home is more than just bricks and mortar – it’s belonging, stability, and dignity. At P3, we’re passionate about making this a reality for everyone. We are now looking for a strategic and values driven leader to join our team as our new Head of Financial Planning. This is a new role to support our growing organisation, providing better insights to drive better decisions to continue our Mission.
About Us
P3 Housing is part of the wider P3 Group – a vibrant, forward-thinking charity and Community Benefit Society that believes everyone should have a place to call home. We provide a range of housing options tailored to individual needs: from 24-hour supported housing to self-contained flats and family homes. Through strong partnerships with local authorities and private landlords, we support people across the UK to live independently, safely, and with dignity.
The Role
As Head of Financial Planning you will play a big role in shaping our financial strategy and lead on performance management with a particular focus on P3 Housing, our regulated housing arm.
Reporting to the Group CFO, you’ll be the driving force behind our financial planning, monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, and compliance. You will bring insight and clarity to our decision-making, helping us steer the organisation with confidence through changing times.
A key priority for the role will be leading the integration of a new finance system, ensuring it enables robust financial oversight, improved efficiencies, and smarter ways of working across the Group.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to combine their financial expertise with a mission that matters – creating homes and futures for people who need them most.
You will:
- Provide comprehensive financial management information across the P3 Group, with a focus on P3 Housing.
- Lead the delivery of timely, insightful management accounts and KPI reporting.
- Oversee the implementation and integration of a new finance system.
- Ensure financial compliance and control, embedding best practice throughout.
- Drive forward operational and strategic excellence in financial decision-making.
- Support the Group CFO in delivering sustainable financial strategies and embedding a culture of efficiency and accountability.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in leading systems implementation and financial transformation.
- Strong Leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- An understanding of the regulatory framework governing a registered provider with particular emphasis on rent setting.
- A deep commitment to social purpose and the values that underpin our work.
Ready to bring clarity, innovation, and heart to financial leadership? Apply now and help us create a future where everyone has a place to call home.
What We Offer
Enhanced annual leave entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to mental health and wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
Paycare health cash plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
Team initiatives – this may include team away days, P3’s Big Day Out and our Annual Awards Ceremony.
Discounts – access to Paycare Perks, Blue Light card and Tickets for Good.
Personal development opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
Enhanced sickness pay – based on your length of service.
Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
Additional equipment provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.
Please note that all applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. We are unfortunately unable to accept applications from candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship.
P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.
We work alongside PEOPLE to improve lives and communities, to unlock POTENTIAL and open up new POSSIBILITIES

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Our Finance Manager is an essential part of the LRMN team. You will work with colleagues to set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records, manage all donor management activities, oversee our banking and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a committed and passionate organisation.
LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived trauma, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.
We are currently working in a hybrid model. You would be expected to work at least one to two days/week from our office in Deptford.
For further information, please refer to our Job Pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the application questions on Charity Job.
*Previous applicants need not apply.*
Deadline: 9am Monday 30 June 2025
LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
If you have any questions about the role or your application or would like this information in a different format please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Make a real difference in the lives of asylum seekers!
Join New Citizens’ Gateway as an Outreach Support Officer and help deliver vital frontline support to people living in London hotels. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and empower individuals on their journey toward integration and independence.
We offer a supportive working environment with excellent benefits including:
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6% employer pension contribution
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34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
New Citizens’ Gateway (NCG) is an independent, registered charity working in partnership with individuals and agencies to improve the quality of life for refugees and asylum seekers. Our aim is to reduce health inequalities, combat social exclusion and poverty, and support integration and independence.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Outreach Support Officer to join our small, friendly, and dedicated team. This role will focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred support to asylum seekers, particularly those currently accommodated in hotels across London.
This is a key position within NCG and will play a vital role in supporting our advice team to deliver an efficient, effective, and holistic support service tailored to the complex needs of asylum seekers and refugees.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Direct experience of supporting asylum seekers and refugees
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Strong knowledge of the asylum support system and the challenges faced by individuals in the asylum process
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An understanding of available resources and services that support asylum seekers and how to access them
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
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The ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
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A flexible and proactive approach with the capacity to manage a varied workload
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Fluency in a community language is an advantage
Providing holistic support which enables inclusion of those seeking/getting protection in England and Wales as equal participants in the UK life

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We’re looking for a motivated and relationship-driven Project Coordinator (Growth & Engagement) to help us build and sustain impactful partnerships that will grow the reach and visibility of our Dog Champion Scheme.
At Street Paws, we believe that no one should be forced to choose between a safe place to stay and the pet they love. For people experiencing homelessness, a pet can be a vital lifeline — providing emotional support, a sense of safety, and unconditional companionship in the most difficult circumstances.
Sadly, most accommodation services do not allow pets, leaving people with an impossible decision: stay with their pet and remain homeless, or enter housing alone. At Street Paws, we work to remove that barrier through compassionate, practical action.
We support homeless pet owners by:
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Providing free veterinary care and preventative treatment
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Offering essentials like leads, coats, food, and bedding
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Training hostels to become pet-friendly through our Dog Champion Scheme
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Advocating for inclusive housing and service access
Since launching our Dog Champion Scheme, we’ve trained hundreds of hostel staff, supported dozens of services to welcome pets, and helped keep hundreds of people and animals safely together.
About the Role
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about social justice, inclusion, and the human–animal bond — and who is confident in building connections with frontline organisations, community services, and supporters.
As Project Coordinator (Growth & Engagement), you’ll focus on building relationships with new hostels, expanding awareness of our work, and promoting our training programme and online learning platform. You'll also work with existing partners to make sure they feel supported and are continuing to deliver on their commitments to pet-friendly care.
Key Responsibilities
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Promote and grow the Dog Champion Scheme by identifying and engaging new partner hostels
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Build and maintain strong relationships with hostel staff, local authorities, housing providers, and referral networks
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Introduce and guide partners through the onboarding and training process
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Deliver clear, engaging communication about the benefits and expectations of becoming a pet-friendly service
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Support the delivery and monitoring of online training through our learning platform
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Collect feedback and stories from the hostels we work with to showcase impact and promote the scheme
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Represent Street Paws at local events, forums, and outreach opportunities across the North of England
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Work closely with the wider team to align delivery with Street Paws’ core values and strategic goals
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Support other areas of our work where needed, including volunteer engagement and public awareness campaigns
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
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A great communicator – confident talking to frontline services, potential partners, and wider community networks
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Skilled at building trust and relationships with people from all backgrounds
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Organised and proactive – able to manage your own workload, travel when needed, and meet project goals
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Creative and people-focused, with an eye for spotting opportunities to grow and share our impact
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Committed to inclusion and compassionate support – you’ll be representing a charity that’s non-judgemental, trauma-informed, and rooted in dignity for all
Experience working in the charity, housing, or community sector is a plus, but not essential. What matters most is that you believe in our mission and want to be part of positive, person-centred change.
What We Offer
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A flexible, remote-working role with the opportunity to travel and meet partners across the region
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A supportive, values-led team environment
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Opportunities to grow with us, shape the role, and influence how we engage new partners
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The chance to make a tangible difference for people and pets who are often excluded from services
Please indicate which role you wish to be considered for in your cover letter; Growth and Engagement or Operations and Development.
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Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Set a positive leadership culture aligned with SCT’s ethos, values and mission.
- Lead the development and implementation of annual operating plans across services, in line with SCT’s strategic goals and budgets.
- Work closely with Senior Leadership colleagues to identify new service opportunities and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Work closely with SCT’s Fundraising, Communications and Marketing team to develop compelling funding applications, and reports to funders.
- Represent SCT at stakeholder events, ensuring a clear and compelling case for the impact of our work.
- Champion and enhance SCT’s reputation by building strong relationships with partners, funders, statutory bodies and the wider community, fostering collaboration, trust and strategic influence.
Service Development
- Oversee and support the development of SCT’s front-line services including Addictions Counselling, Supported Housing, Housing First, and Training & Development (incorporating ‘Progressions’ and ‘Choices’).
- Maintain high service quality, measurable outcomes, and trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice.
- Develop referral pathways into services, and ensure that client progression is planned, consistent, and reflective of individual needs and ambitions.
- Lead best practice approaches in Safeguarding and Health and Safety, prioritising client and staff wellbeing.
- Take the lead in shaping and developing co-production across all services, ensuring that people with lived experience are meaningfully involved in the design, delivery, and evaluation of support.
Housing and Recovery Support
- Ensure accommodation-based services provide secure, therapeutic environments that support clients to maintain their tenancy and build recovery capital.
- Oversee SCT’s peer-led recovery community (‘Choices’) and user involvement in our social enterprises, creating training and work experience pathways for people in recovery.
Staff Leadership and Management
- Provide strategic leadership for a multi-disciplinary service delivery team.
- Oversee recruitment, supervision, appraisal and development of staff, ensuring they are fully supported, briefed, and empowered.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance.
- Set clear expectations, targets, and accountability frameworks to deliver impact.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven success in managing and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in complex, person-centred services.
- Significant experience delivering homelessness, housing, addiction recovery or therapeutic services.
- Expertise in delivering services that work with people with lived experience of social exclusion.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice.
- Skilled in managing budgets, contracts and KPIs within charitable or commissioned services.
- Skilled in using In-Form or similar CRM system.
- Highly effective communicator with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience working in a values-led organisation or charity supporting marginalised groups.
- Knowledge of Housing First and Recovery Capital models.
- Understanding of social enterprise and peer-led service models.
To provide strategic and operational leadership to multidisciplinary service delivery teams, ensuring high-quality, innovative, and outcome-focused support for people in recovery or experiencing homelessness. The role is central to enhancing service standards, fostering a culture of inclusivity and compassion, and embedding lived experience in practice. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Services will help shape SCT’s strategy and build sustainable partnerships to maximise impact and long-term success.
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.


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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: The Gaia Centre (Lambeth, London)
Salary: £34,703.51 per annum, inclusive of London weighting if applicable
Contract type: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Hours: 33.65 hours per week (days to be discussed)
This is an opportunity to join the Gaia Centre as a Deputy Service Manager.
The Deputy Service Manager will manage a team and carry a very small caseload of complex cases when necessary. The post will work closely with victims and survivors of different strands of strands of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), including domestic abuse and violence (physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, economic or tech abuse), Sexual Violence (Rape and sexual assault), Stalking and harassment , Sexual exploitation (including women working in sex industry and Child Sexual Exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM)/cutting , forced marriage, So-called ‘honour’-based abuse, provide early identification and offer appropriate care pathways for survivors of all genders, aged 16 years and over and their children, living, working or/and studying in Lambeth at times from the point of crisis.
The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Multiagency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. Additionally, you will be working with survivors and agencies across Lambeth so will require significant travelling.
The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional and practical support, thus enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The post holder will inform survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 20 June 2025
Interview Date: 1 July 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Property Manager
Location: Hybrid Working with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London) and visit our Refuge sites.
Salary: £49,538.49 per annum (Inclusive of £3000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Property Manager to provide high quality support which will give our survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges a safer environment to live.
We are recruiting for a Property Manager to join our growing Property team, we are looking for a committed and knowledgeable person to lead our property asset management. This is an opportunity to support women and children facing multiple barriers to safety and recovery, including survivors with insecure immigration status, experiences of homelessness or substance misuse.
You will provide leadership in day-to-day service delivery, ensuring high standards of property management. You will oversee a portfolio of property for programme of works, lease and contract management and create a contractor supplier database.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in property and contractor management who wants to make a difference for our survivors. You will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills with training and development opportunities.
If you are committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of survivors and thrive in a dynamic and values drive environment, we would love to hear from you.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 9.00am on 9 June 2025
Interview date: Week Commencing 16 June 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.