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Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

At Ambitious College, we are looking for a Higher Level Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our West Thames campus, supporting autistic young adults aged 16–25.

Working alongside the class Lecturer, you will play an important role in planning and delivering high-quality education, supporting learner progress and modelling excellent practice. You will also mentor and develop Learning Support Workers and other support staff, helping colleagues build their skills and confidence.

About the role

You will:

• Support the planning, delivery and assessment of learning.
• Develop accessible resources and personalised learning activities.
• Deliver lessons and activities in the Lecturer's absence.
• Monitor and contribute to learner progress and achievement.
• Model effective strategies for supporting autistic learners, including communication, engagement, independence and positive behaviour support.
• Mentor and provide practical guidance to support staff.
• Support colleagues to implement individual learner plans and strategies.
• Work collaboratively with Lecturers, therapists and other professionals.
• Promote high expectations, independence and participation.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice.

About you

We are looking for someone with strong practical experience in education who is ready to take on greater responsibility.

You will have:

• Significant experience working with young people, ideally autistic learners or those with additional needs.
• A strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Experience adapting learning to meet individual needs.
• The confidence to support or deliver lessons.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to model best practice and mentor colleagues.
• A positive, person-centred approach and high expectations for learners.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting young people's welfare.

Experience of working with autistic young people is highly desirable, but we welcome candidates with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to developing their specialist practice.

Why join Ambitious College?

At Ambitious College, we believe autistic young adults should have the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence and prepare for a fulfilling adult life.

You'll join a passionate and skilled team where your experience can make a real difference — while developing your own specialist and leadership skills.

If you're ready to lead by example, develop others and make a greater impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Ambitious College and help us transform the lives of autistic young adults.

Start Date- November 2026

Closing Date- Monday 28 September 2026

Interview date-Friday 2nd October/ Monday 5th October 2026

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Are you an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships and wants the opportunity to shape a role around your skills and experience?

We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join Enham Trust and help grow our corporate fundraising. You will manage and develop our existing partnerships while also building new relationships and identifying opportunities to bring new supporters on board.

This is a role where you will have the opportunity to take ownership, bring your own ideas and help shape how our corporate fundraising develops.

What you will be doing

You’ll build and maintain relationships with our corporate partners, while also identifying new organisations and opportunities to grow our income. You’ll work closely with businesses to develop fundraising, sponsorship, volunteering and other ways they can support Enham Trust.

You’ll also:

• Manage and develop existing corporate partnerships, while building relationships with new supporters.
• Identify and secure new fundraising and partnership opportunities.
• Develop corporate fundraising programmes and activities that encourage businesses to support Enham Trust.
• Develop effective processes and workflows to support corporate fundraising and supporter engagement.
• Meet with corporate partners, volunteers and other stakeholders
• Coordinate corporate volunteering opportunities and support positive experiences for our partners.
• Work closely with the wider fundraising team and contribute to wider fundraising activity where needed.

There is plenty of scope for the role to develop, so we’re looking for someone who is confident working independently, takes ownership and happy to bring new ideas to the table.

About you

You’ll already have fundraising experience and understand how to build strong relationships with supporters and develop those relationships into fundraising opportunities. Corporate or partnership fundraising experience is important, as you’ll be managing existing relationships while also looking for new opportunities.

You will be responsible for growing income to support Enham Trust’s fundraising targets.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident, organised and able to manage their own workload.
• Comfortable building relationships with businesses and other stakeholders.
• A strong communicator, both face to face and in writing.
• Confident presenting, networking and representing a charity externally.
• Able to spot opportunities and take them forward independently.
• Passionate about fundraising and motivated by making a difference.

Experience of working within the disability sector would be useful but isn’t essential. Fundraising training and support will be available, so we’re looking for someone who has the right fundraising experience and wants to develop their career with us.

You will need to be based within or near Hampshire, as we’re looking for someone who can work from our Enham Trust office around 2 to 3 days a week. You’ll also need to be comfortable travelling to meet corporate partners and attend external meetings, so you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

About Enham Trust

We are Enham! Together we have been making a difference to the lives of disabled people for over 100 years and we are looking forward to continuing this for the next 100 years! Together we explore opportunities with people so they can live the lives they choose by overcoming limitations and expanding possibilities. Through first class care, personal development, housing options, and employment, we support people to exercise individual choice and control in their lives.

We live by our values, TOGETHER we do amazing, we WOW people every day and we dare to be DIFFERENT!

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Refuge Worker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Wandsworth 

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role involves providing intensive, person-centred support to women in a residential setting. The role includes delivering key sessions, community meetings, and daily contact to assess and monitor individual needs. You will co-produce Support and Safety Plans with residents, focusing on their strengths and goals, and offer advice on safety, domestic abuse, housing, and independent living. Responsibilities also include liaising with statutory bodies on safeguarding matters, supporting move-on accommodation, and promoting empowerment through workshops and social activities. The role follows “The Hestia Approach,” prioritising co-production, recovery, and partnership with service users.

Wat do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The successful candidate will have substantial experience working directly with individuals who present a wide range of support needs, risks, and aspirations for their future. They will be confident in delivering high‑quality casework, including key working, support planning, and risk assessments, with a strong focus on promoting independence and recovery. A solid understanding of issues affecting women experiencing domestic abuse, as well as knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and the wider social factors impacting service users, is essential.

The role requires someone who is able to work collaboratively with a variety of external agencies, including Social Services, mental health teams, drug and alcohol services, and other community organisations. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with professionals to ensure that support packages are well‑coordinated and that safeguarding responsibilities are met. A thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures, including child protection, is fundamental to the role.

The postholder will need strong knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the practical steps involved in supporting women to secure and maintain safe accommodation. They must be able to work confidently within service specifications, quality frameworks, and organisational policies, ensuring accurate record‑keeping, case notes, and monitoring reports. Experience using computer‑based systems to record client information is therefore required.

A commitment to equality, diversity, and the rights of service users is central to the role. The candidate must demonstrate an ability to promote dignity, choice, empowerment, and co‑production in all aspects of their work, in line with The Hestia Approach. They should be able to support women in developing confidence, resilience, and peer networks, and be comfortable facilitating group activities, workshops, and community‑based initiatives.

Please note: This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010. Fluency in at least one South Asian language is a genuine occupational requirement for this role.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Refuge Worker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Tower Hamlets

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role involves providing intensive, person-centred support to women in a residential setting. The role includes delivering key sessions, community meetings, and daily contact to assess and monitor individual needs. You will co-produce Support and Safety Plans with residents, focusing on their strengths and goals, and offer advice on safety, domestic abuse, housing, and independent living. Responsibilities also include liaising with statutory bodies on safeguarding matters, supporting move-on accommodation, and promoting empowerment through workshops and social activities. The role follows “The Hestia Approach,” prioritising co-production, recovery, and partnership with service users.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The successful candidate will have substantial experience working directly with individuals who present a wide range of support needs, risks, and aspirations for their future. They will be confident in delivering high‑quality casework, including key working, support planning, and risk assessments, with a strong focus on promoting independence and recovery. A solid understanding of issues affecting women experiencing domestic abuse, as well as knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and the wider social factors impacting service users, is essential.

The role requires someone who is able to work collaboratively with a variety of external agencies, including Social Services, mental health teams, drug and alcohol services, and other community organisations. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with professionals to ensure that support packages are well‑coordinated and that safeguarding responsibilities are met. A thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures, including child protection, is fundamental to the role.

The postholder will need strong knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the practical steps involved in supporting women to secure and maintain safe accommodation. They must be able to work confidently within service specifications, quality frameworks, and organisational policies, ensuring accurate record‑keeping, case notes, and monitoring reports. Experience using computer‑based systems to record client information is therefore required.

A commitment to equality, diversity, and the rights of service users is central to the role. The candidate must demonstrate an ability to promote dignity, choice, empowerment, and co‑production in all aspects of their work, in line with The Hestia Approach. They should be able to support women in developing confidence, resilience, and peer networks, and be comfortable facilitating group activities, workshops, and community‑based initiatives.

Please note: This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010. 

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

We’re looking for an experienced Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Facilitating Trainer to support and facilitate face-to-face training sessions across Hampshire, working alongside autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities.

ABOUT LIVED EXPERIENCE TRAINING

Lived Experience Training supports autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to design and deliver training that improves services and communities, while also supporting trainers to build confidence and work skills.

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism places the voices of people with lived experience at the centre of learning. As a Facilitating Trainer, you’ll help create an inclusive learning environment in which co-trainers are supported to prepare, participate and lead as fully as possible.

YOU WILL

· Facilitate Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training sessions across Hampshire.

· Support autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to prepare for, attend and co-deliver sessions, including reasonable adjustments and practical support where needed.

· Encourage co-trainer confidence, participation and leadership, and support timely debriefs following sessions where required.

· Work closely with the Service Manager and wider Lived Experience Training team to respond to changing support needs and improve delivery.

· Complete essential session administration, including registers and feedback, accurately and promptly.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE

· An Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Facilitator qualification and successful experience delivering face-to-face training in health and social care or a similar environment.

· Experience of building rapport and working collaboratively with autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

· Up-to-date knowledge of autism, learning disability and relevant health and social care practice, including legislation relevant to Oliver McGowan training.

· Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt to different learning and support needs.

· The ability to work independently as part of a distance-managed team and travel regularly to training venues across Hampshire, including venues that may be difficult to reach by public transport.

An Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Facilitator qualification and a relevant Level 3 training or teaching qualification are desirable but not essential.

WHY JOIN US?

You’ll be part of a project that values lived experience as expertise and is committed to inclusive, collaborative training. The role offers flexible sessional work, meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to support co-trainers to grow in confidence and influence practice across health and social care.

Due to the nature of the role and its work with autistic people and people with learning disabilities, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.

For further details and to apply, please visit impact Initiatives Website

To identify new prospects (trusts, foundations, philanthropists, corporates) to support the development and strategic objectives of The Christie Charity.

To manage post-award impact and reporting requirements of The Christie Charity and work closely with the Grants Manager, who will focus primarily on the pre-award stage of the grant life cycle.

To source and share industry information across the Charity.

The role will be instrumental in both developing and expanding our prospect pipeline, identifying new opportunities and providing high-quality research materials to support our fundraising efforts.

WHY THE CHRISTIE CHARITY?

If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the Northwest, this role could be for you.

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. This is an exciting time to join The Christie Charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.

We are an independent charity and everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure that cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds.

The Christie Charity operates from the same campus as The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time (21 hours per week)

Location: London Centre

Starting salary: £29,004 to £33,645 (FTE £48,340 - £56,075)

Closing date: 12/10/2026

Expected date of interviews: 22/10/2026

Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.

 We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care Coordinator to support in our clinical service delivery. Many of our clients have complex needs and this role ensures that clients acquire the support they need to receive multi-agency services.

Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?

About the role

The role involves managing the care coordination service area assessment and organising the allocation of care-coordination tasks, working alongside the Adult Team Manager and Clinical Services Manager as part of the intake panel and holding a caseload offering care coordination to survivors of torture. This role ensures that service users at Freedom from Torture have a central role in planning their care planning and are supported to access the most appropriate support for their needs.

Working together with our therapists, and legal and welfare staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the ideal candidate will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with significant experience of working in the mental health sector with complex mental health presentations and will have a passion for working with asylum seekers, refugees and survivors of torture.

The role will include delivering line management and supervision to care co-ordinators within the team and may at times include delivering supervision to social work students, lived experience support workers as well as other clinical staff and approved volunteers.

The Senior Care coordinator also works closely with the national pain lead in support of pain management for our clients, which involves linking with, GPs, community physio services and at times the role may include running and facilitating 1:1 and group psychological pain management interventions or stabilisation strategies alongside clinical colleagues.

The role will also involve providing clinical manager cover – i.e. on-site managerial cover and duty cover in line with the clinical cover procedure, and to provide guidance for clinicians with urgent queries. The Senior Care coordinator will work alongside the National safeguarding leads to support clients and colleagues by attending internal and external safeguarding/ child protection meetings and provide consultation to line reports and other colleagues around managing safeguarding concerns and regularly updating and reviewing our internal safeguarding tracker.

About you

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).

Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.

Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £29,004 to £33,645 (FTE £48,340 - £56,075). 

Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactoryenhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.)

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

No agencies please.

At Yeldall Manor, we have been helping men overcome drug and alcohol addiction for over 50 years through our residential rehabilitation programme and Christian recovery community. We believe that lasting recovery is possible and are committed to supporting individuals to rebuild their lives, restore relationships and discover renewed hope and purpose. 

We are looking for a committed Christian to join our Recovery Coordination Team as a Recovery Officer. This is a rewarding and varied role at the heart of our recovery programme, providing practical, emotional and spiritual support to men seeking freedom from addiction. 

As a Recovery Officer, you will act as a keyworker for residents, helping them navigate their recovery journey, achieve personal goals and overcome challenges along the way. You will work closely with residents, colleagues, families, commissioners and external agencies to coordinate support and ensure each individual receives the care they need to thrive. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about recovery, enjoys building meaningful relationships and wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives every day.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 3 years' service. 
• Company pension. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Death in service benefit. 
• Meals provided whilst on site. 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities. 
• Supportive supervision and appraisal process.

What will you do?

• Act as a keyworker, providing personalised support to assigned residents. 
• Develop, monitor and review care plans and risk assessments.
• Support residents in achieving programme goals and progressing through the stages of recovery. 
• Conduct resident inductions and provide ongoing guidance and encouragement.
• Coordinate move-on planning and support residents to prepare for independent living.
• Liaise with families, support networks and partner agencies. 
• Work closely with healthcare professionals, probation services, local authorities and other stakeholders. 
• Monitor resident wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with the programme. 
• Carry out drug and alcohol testing, room searches and other safeguarding responsibilities in line with policy. 
• Dispense medication following training and competency assessment. 
• Contribute to resident reviews, reports and multi-agency meetings. 
• Support admissions by conducting assessments and interviews with prospective residents. 
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with data protection requirements. 
• Participate in the Christian life of the organisation, including prayer meetings, fellowship gatherings and celebrations. 

What are we looking for?

• Experience working with vulnerable adults, addiction recovery, rehabilitation, social care, housing or related services.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by people recovering from addiction.
• Strong organisational, administration and record-keeping skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with residents and external agencies. 
• Experience of care planning, risk assessment or keyworking is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Good boundaries, conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems. 
• Full UK driving licence. 
• Demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith, ability to encourage others in their faith and able to support the Yeldall Basis of Faith, Ethos Statement and values. 

About You

You will be someone who genuinely enjoys helping people grow, overcome challenges and achieve lasting change. You will be compassionate and resilient, able to support residents through difficult situations while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

You will be organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic residential environment where no two days are the same. Most importantly, you will be passionate about seeing lives transformed and committed to supporting men as they rebuild their lives free from addiction.

We welcome applications from people in recovery who can demonstrate appropriate stability and readiness for the responsibilities of the role.

As a Christian charity, we bring our faith to the work we do and the men we work with, so you will be someone with a deep-rooted Christian faith, able to inspire others in their faith journeys, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all key decisions.

Our Christian Ethos

Yeldall Manor is a Christian faith-based charity and recovery community. We welcome applications from people who are committed to our Christian ethos and values and who are willing to actively contribute to the Christian life of the organisation. 

Safeguarding

Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check including a check against the Adults' Barred List due to the nature of the role.

About Yeldall Manor

For over five decades, Yeldall Manor has supported men seeking freedom from addiction through a structured residential rehabilitation programme, therapeutic support, work-based activities and Christian community life. We are passionate about seeing lives transformed and are looking for people who share our commitment to recovery, compassion and hope. 

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to walk alongside people at one of the most important moments of their lives and help them discover a future filled with hope, purpose and lasting recovery.

Rural Refugee Network (RRN) is a small local charity in East Hampshire, Havant and Portsmouth, working alongside refugees and people seeking asylum through the work of six board members, thirty operational volunteers, one part-time permanent employee and a small bank of project staff and contractors. The charity is widely recognised by stakeholders and the local community for sensitively and effectively addressing the many challenges people arriving in the UK face as they strive to resettle and thrive in our community.

RRN is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead its support for refugees and people seeking asylum. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small charity through a period of significant change, with overall operational responsibility for the charity, including partnerships, funding, coordination of delivery, safeguarding and compliance. 

Working directly with a range of stakeholders and beneficiaries, the ideal candidate for this complex and high trust role will be self-reliant, adaptable, and able to engage and influence through excellent face-to-face and online communication skills. This is a genuinely flexible role, with significant autonomy over when and where work is undertaken. There will be regular opportunities for in-person team management and relationship-building, alongside substantial flexibility in how the wider working week is structured and where work is carried out. We are looking for someone who is confident working independently, manages their own time effectively and values the trust and responsibility that come with this level of autonomy.

A candidate who is energised by working flexibly and sensitively with a small team will thrive in this role, which offers the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Experience in the refugee sector is desirable.

Deadline: 5pm Monday 21 September

To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement of not more than 2 sides, explaining your motivation, reflecting on how you would approach being RRN’s only core employed leader, and demonstrating your fit against the specification below. Please use the email subject heading “Head of Operations Application”. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applications.

Job Description

Title: Rural Refugee Network Head of Operations

Reports to:  Board of Trustees

Hours:  Part-time (0.5 FTE, negotiable). Permanent contract.

Salary range: £40,000 - £45,000 FTE depending on experience.

Benefits: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata to hours agreed). 3% employer pension contribution.

Location and expectations: Flexible hybrid working with frequent travel to projects, events and stakeholder meetings in Portsmouth, Havant, Petersfield and the wider Hampshire area. Occasional evening and weekend in-person working required.

Purpose: To lead the day-to-day operation, development and sustainability of Rural Refugee Network, working with trustees, volunteers, funders and partner organisations to ensure refugees and asylum seekers receive practical support and RRN maintains compliance and operational sustainability.

About the role:. 

In this small charity, the Head of Operations combines operational coordination, programme oversight, partnership development and income generation, with delivery shared across volunteers, trustees and contracted staff.The role offers a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, alongside the opportunity to shape how the organisation works and develops. It requires strong judgement in balancing opportunities, risks and priorities within limited capacity, and the confidence to work independently while bringing others with you.

RRN is volunteer-led, and the Head of Operations is the organisation’s only permanent employee, holding overall coordination and accountability for day-to-day operations. This is therefore a broad, high-trust role: rather than delivering everything directly, you will enable and coordinate others, working closely with trustees, volunteers and contractors who deliver significant elements of the activity you lead.

The role will suit someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and a flexible working pattern, and who is comfortable taking ownership while knowing when to collaborate, delegate or seek support.

Key responsibilities:

Leadership, coordination and partnerships

• Deliver agreed strategic objectives and support trustees in developing future priorities.

• Prepare quarterly Board reports.

• Coordinate relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners.

• With the support of trustees, represent the charity in local forums, develop opportunities for collaboration and promote RRN in the local community.

Programme and volunteer coordination

• Provide oversight of funded and core programmes.

• Recruit, train and manage project staff (currently two youth workers) and contracted/sessional staff.

• Recruit, train, support and retain volunteers.

• Oversee referral pathways and access.

• Support volunteer-led communications activity including website, newsletters, social media, impact reports and case studies.

Income development and funding

• Write grant applications and manage reporting requirements (with volunteer/trustee input).

• Maintain and develop funding pipeline and actively develop new funding streams.

• Support relationship-building with donors and community supporters.

Finance and compliance 

• Monitor programme budgets, working with the Treasurer.

• Support trustees in governance, reporting and compliance responsibilities.

• Maintain organisational policies and procedures.

• Lead safeguarding practice and reporting, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensuring policies are implemented by staff, volunteers, and contractors.

• Maintain oversight of organisational risk, compliance with Charity Commission, data protection, employment requirements and insurance arrangements.

• Ensure appropriate administrative systems are in place and followed, including maintaining up-to-date records in the CRM, Lamplight.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Substantial experience managing programmes or services in the charity/social impact sector, including line management, budgeting and financial oversight, and grant compliance/reporting.

• Strong partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience leading and recruiting volunteer teams. 

• Deep understanding of safeguarding and compliance and recent experience leading safeguarding practice and decision-making. Up to date on requirements and best practice.

• Ability to work independently, exercising sound judgement about what trustees need to know and when, and to prioritise effectively within limited capacity and competing demands.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, IT proficiency.

Desirable

• Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers or other vulnerable groups.

• Understanding of immigration, integration or resettlement issues.

• Successful fundraising and bid-writing experience. 

• Experience of local authority commissioning or grant funding.

• Comfort and experience in IT, data and/or CRMs.

RRN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant barred list, two satisfactory references, including your most recent employer, and safer recruitment practice including verification of employment history and a right to work check. RRN is unable to sponsor work visas, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

If you are passionate about making a difference for PWS families in Northern Ireland, we want to hear from you!
PWSA UK is a small charity providing lifelong support to all those affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). PWS is a rare genetic condition causing an overwhelming and uncontrollable drive to eat that can be life-limiting, as well as learning and physical disabilities. We provide a dedicated helpline, a comprehensive information hub, a network of peer support groups, a varied programme of community events, training for professionals working with those with PWS, and support for vital research. Our aim is to help our amazing community overcome the challenges and live life to the full with PWS.
We are looking for a part time PWS Specialist Adviser for Northern Ireland to support the PWS community in Northern Ireland. PWS is a rare and isolating condition and our ambition it to reach families in Northern Ireland to provide impactful advice, support, information and training. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth working knowledge of health and social care systems and education in Northern Ireland as well as a belief in the potential and value of people with Prader-Willi syndrome. 
You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as being self-motivated and able to engage with families, health care professionals and policy makers. You will build on the excellent work of our existing support worker to continue engage and enable the PWS community. 
The position is part time (14 - 18 hours a week) and is home based and ideal for someone living in Northern Ireland

Data Protection and Operations Manager

Help shape the operational excellence of a vibrant Diocese

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data Protection and Operations Manager to lead and develop the operational services that support our mission and ministry across Sussex.

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £38,074 per annum (pro-rata FTE £47,592pa)

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (flexitime available)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th October 2026

Interview Date: Hove on 14th October 2026

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role, responsible for ensuring the effective management of Church House operations. Working closely with senior leaders across the Diocese, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, promoting excellent customer service and ensuring robust governance and compliance.

Reporting to the Deputy Diocesan Secretary, you will provide leadership to a small team responsible for governance and central support services. You will oversee the smooth running of Church House, manage facilities and operational contracts, lead on health and safety, and act as the Diocese's Data Protection Officer.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop operational and support services across Church House
• Manage facilities, suppliers, contracts and operational budgets
• Act as Data Protection Officer and lead on GDPR compliance, including Subject Access Requests
• Oversee information governance, records management and organisational systems
• Maintain and develop business continuity and risk management processes
• Manage organisational policies and complaints administration
• Support the Diocese's digital development through Microsoft 365, automation and AI-enabled solutions
• Coordinate operational arrangements for major diocesan events and conferences

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong operational expertise with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.

You will have:

• Experience of successfully leading and developing staff
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and information governance
• Experience of information management, organisational systems or database administration
• Experience of facilities, supplier or contract management
• A track record of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 applications
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with diplomacy and discretion
• You will be proactive, collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting the work and mission of the Church of England.

You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

What is on offer:

• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
• Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.

You may have experience in roles such as Data, Data Protection, Operations, Data and Operations, Data Protection and Operations, Governance, GDPR, Data Manager , Data Protection Manager , Operations Manager, Data and Operations Manager , Data Protection and Operations Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

About This Job

YWe are looking for two people to form part of a small satellite team of Safeguarding Case Support Officers (SCSOs). Overseen by a Senior Caseworker Manager, you will assess and decide on safeguarding allegations and concerns within the Army Cadets across Scotland and Northern Ireland. You must be an appropriately qualified and experienced safeguarding professional, capable of conducting child safeguarding investigations and adept at collaborating with multiple agencies.  

Essential Skills

· Diploma or Degree in a relevant subject area.

· Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

· Front-line safeguarding interventions and/ or risk assessment of perpetrators of abuse.

· Sound knowledge of safeguarding interventions.

· Understand legislative requirements for safeguarding young people.

· Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible).

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 11th October 2026.

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date, in person/virtually TBC – we will let you know if you have progressed.

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.

Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported service leavers, veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for individuals who embody our values and bring them to life every day: Expert, Passionate, Resilient, Supportive, Open and Honest, and Collaborative.

Brief role description

The Specialist Employment Consultant will facilitate and coordinate employment case working support for Career Transition Partnership (CTP) Assist service leavers and veterans up to two years post-discharge to support them in finding appropriate and sustainable civilian employment or other vocational outcomes. 

Who we're looking for

This role is well suited to someone who is passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes and can build strong professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will use your communication skills, judgement and initiative to provide support, deliver briefings and contribute to employment-focused activities that help individuals move closer to their goals.

Working as part of a dedicated and collaborative team, you will be highly organised and confident managing a varied workload. You will have strong administrative and IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems. You will also be comfortable working independently when required, while remaining proactive, supportive and committed to delivering a high-quality service.

The ideal candidate will be confident and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with people from all backgrounds. They will be resilient, adaptable and self-motivated, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans and other vulnerable individuals may face when seeking sustainable employment. 

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.

Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description. 

What's in it for you? Check out our Benefits.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Friday, 9 October 2026.

Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

#LI-DNI

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Prescribing Team Lead to oversee the delivery and ongoing development of Bexley's Social Prescribing Service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting residents to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through access to community-based support. 

As Team Lead, you will provide operational leadership to a team of Community Wellbeing Coordinators, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for residents. You will work closely with GP practices, NHS partners, commissioners, local authority teams and voluntary sector organisations to strengthen partnerships, identify emerging community needs and support service improvement across the borough. 

This role combines leadership, partnership working, quality assurance and performance management responsibilities with a small resident-facing caseload. 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Experience of leading, supervising or supporting staff or volunteers. 

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working across organisations and sectors. 

• Experience using data, performance information and reporting to improve services. 

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for adults, children and young people. 

• An understanding of social prescribing and person-centred approaches. 

• A passion for reducing health inequalities and supporting stronger communities.

If you are a motivated leader who wants to make a real difference to residents and communities across Bexley, we would love to hear from you. 

Why Work for Us
• Hybrid working 
• Additional Birthday Day off 
• Flexitime and TOIL 
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Blue Light Card 
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Social Prescriber

We are looking for a Social Prescriber to provide person-centred Social Prescribing support to individuals referred from a range of health, social care and community-based services.

Join the Trust as it enters an exciting new phase focused on strengthening long-term sustainability, developing strategic partnerships and creating new opportunities to support mental health and wellbeing across Surrey.

If you are an experienced and ambitious income generation professional who can help lead that journey, then we want to hear from you!

Position: Social Prescriber

Location: Banstead/Hybrid (GP surgeries, community and family centres, home visits, MFT offices, working from home), with occasional travel across Surrey when required

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Salary: £30,906

Contract: Fixed Term (until 31 March 2028 with possibility of this being extended)

Benefits: 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4 October

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 8 October

Project

Social Prescribing empowers people to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with non-medical support within their communities. The service works with individuals to address the wider determinants of health, including social isolation, poor housing, debt, unemployment, caring responsibilities, and physical inactivity.

The project aims to strengthen personal and community resilience, reduce health inequalities, and improve health outcomes by enabling people to access practical and emotional support through community groups, voluntary sector organisations, and statutory services. The service supports people with long-term conditions, mental health needs, loneliness, social isolation, and complex social circumstances affecting their wellbeing.

Working closely with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and a wide range of partner agencies, the service creates strong pathways between health, social care, and community resources to ensure individuals receive personalised, holistic support.

The Role

To provide person-centred Social Prescribing support to individuals referred from a range of health, social care and community-based services. You will build trusting relationships with individuals, identify what matters most to them, and co-produce personalised support plans that improve health, wellbeing, and independence.

The role involves managing a caseload of individuals, connecting them to local community assets, voluntary and community organisations and statutory services, while promoting self-management and social inclusion. The postholder will also work collaboratively with local partners to strengthen community capacity, encourage appropriate referrals and support the development of sustainable community resources.

Key responsibilities include:

• Referral Management and Partnership Working
• Personalised Support
• Community Development
• Data, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Safeguarding, Risk and Governance.

About You

Qualifications and experience you will need include:

• Diploma, Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health, Health and Social Care (Level 3) or NVQ Level 3 or 2+ years’ experience of supporting individuals to improve their health, wellbeing, independence or social outcomes
• Experience of partnership working and building effective relationships across a range of organisations and professional groups
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Information Technology

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to use case management, data collection and reporting systems accurately and effectively
• Ability to maintain electronic records and produce reports to required standards
• Ability to use IT systems securely and in accordance with information governance and confidentiality

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley, offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

You may have experience in areas such as Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health, Health and Social Care (Level 3), Health, Wellbeing, Social Welfare, Link Worker, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Health Worker.  

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP