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Hours: 25 hours per week
Base: Shipley office with travel to other offices (Skipton/Harrogate)
Salary: £32,000 – £35,050 (Full time equivalent)
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Volunteer Manager to lead the development, coordination, and growth of our volunteer programme supporting unpaid carers (both adults and young carers).
This role will focus on recruiting, training, and supporting a diverse volunteer base, including members of the public, college students, and student social workers to deliver a range of support across our services. Alongside this, the Volunteer Manager will play a key role in building internal capacity by equipping staff with the skills and confidence to effectively support volunteers in their roles. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen a volunteer offer that has real impact for carers in our community.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement:
Volunteer Training & Development:
Volunteer Supervision & Support:
Supporting Staff to Work with Volunteers:
Quality, Safeguarding & Compliance:
Service Development:
For an informal discussion, please reach out to: Dolly Dalton.
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated organisation that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Carers’ Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th June 2026
Proposed interview date: Friday 10th July 2026 (Shipley)
Carers’ Resource exists to support unpaid carers. We provide information, advice & support to carers, to the people they care for and professionals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Join a charity that’s passionate about safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. If you want your work to have a real-world impact, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll be part of our Disclosures & Training team, working collaboratively to provide administrative and customer service support. This is a front-line role where you’ll:
This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply specialist knowledge alongside practical problem-solving - supporting efficient, compliant, and high-quality disclosure services across thirtyone:eight.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
If you enjoy delivering excellent customer service, handling detailed processes, and contributing to work that makes a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities
Provide advice and guidance to members phoning the Disclosure Service and to give a consistently high level of customer service.
Maintain computer records relating to the provision of thirtyone:eight membership and disclosure service
Participate in an effective and appropriate triage system operated for callers to the training team.
Processing disclosure application forms ensuring that they meet legal requirements.
Specific Responsibilities
Deal with incoming post, emails and telephone enquiries relating to the operation of the Disclosure Service.
Carefully check information received to ensure completeness, following up any enquiries necessary by post, telephone or e-mail.
Check and countersign online disclosure application forms and then forward the application to the Disclosure and Barring Service or AccessNI for processing.
Enter details of disclosure applications and members of thirtyone:eight on the database (Microsoft Dynamics).
Follow up all queries, discrepancies and other issues as appropriate with client churches/organisations and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Participate in internal and external meetings and training events as required – mostly online but occasionally in-person.
Prepare reports and data information as requested.
At all times work within the policies and Code of Practice laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service, thirtyone:eight and UK Data Protection Legislation and GDPR.
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act and associated guidance, take adequate care for the health and safety of oneself and other persons who may be affected by an individual’s acts or omissions.
Person Specification
A) Essential Personal Characteristics and Qualities:
B) Essential Experience:
Experience of processing large volumes of DBS checks.
A detailed understanding of the legal eligibility for Enhanced DBS checks within a faith setting.
Broad-based experience of working in an office environment.
Experience of dealing with clients/customers over the telephone.
Good computer skills (MS Office applications as a minimum).
C) Essential Abilities, Knowledge & Motivation:
These are the skills we regard as essential for the role:
Significant working knowledge of DBS Eligibility
Excellent telephone manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be self-motivated and to work with the minimum of supervision
Ability to identify with and accept the aims of thirtyone:eight as a Christian social work organisation
Calm, non-judgemental attitude with sensitivity and tact to enable an appropriate initial response to people in need ringing thirtyone:eight
Meticulous as to detail
Ability to work to deadlines
Flexibility and a good team worker
Ability to deal confidentially with matters of a private and sensitive nature
D) Desirable Skills and Knowledge:
Experience of working on a database
Good typing skills
An understanding of the Disclosure and Barring Service
An awareness of Christian organisations and church structures
Experience of using Microsoft Teams
Independent and thought-leading, we equip organisations, churches, other faith groups, individuals and government with safeguarding tools they need



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Hours 25 Hours Per week across 5 days – to include daily play sessions 4-6pm each day.
Manchester Young Lives is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Early Intervention Worker, providing high-quality pastoral and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 6–14 years.
Following successful delivery for the last three years, we are delighted to be recruiting to a vacancy within our Early intervention team. The Early Intervention role focuses on providing support specifically for children and young people suffering increased levels of anxiety, loss of confidence and self-esteem, missing school or other types of isolation and trauma.
This role involves working directly with children and young people through face-to-face support, while also integrating into Play and Youth Sessions at our Adventure Playgrounds. You will work closely with families, schools, and other education and support agencies to help create the best possible opportunities and outcomes for the children and young people we support.
Based at our Adventure Playgrounds in Moss Side and Ardwick, the successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and passion for working with children and young people, the ability to use creative and innovative approaches to engage, support, and reassure them alongside a strong commitment to making a positive difference within local communities.
Working hours include after-school sessions and evening work, Monday to Friday, with some weekend work required to respond to local needs. Staff may also be required to work across a number of locations as part of the wider team.
About the role:
For someone trying to move forward after contact with the criminal justice system, safe housing can be the turning point that changes everything. As a Housing Advice Worker, you’ll be part of Single Homeless Project (SHP’s) Pan London Housing Advice and Interventions Service, delivered in partnership with St Mungo’s and the Ministry of Justice, helping people on probation find clearer, safer routes away from homelessness and housing crisis.
Based in Brent, with work connecting into designated London boroughs, you’ll work closely with Probation Services to support clients to sustain their current accommodation or secure new housing where needed. Day to day, you’ll hold a caseload, complete strengths-based assessments, explore housing, financial, employment and wider support needs, and build practical plans that turn pressure and uncertainty into clear next steps. You’ll also identify risks and safeguarding concerns, keep accurate case records, liaise with housing providers and specialist agencies, and work alongside partners such as probation and police to help people access accommodation and opportunities that are safe, realistic and sustainable.
This is a Monday to Friday role in a friendly, supportive and high-performing team that is serious about the difference good housing advice can make. At SHP, you’ll be supported to grow your knowledge of housing, homelessness and criminal justice practice, build confidence in multi-agency working, and develop your career in a values-led organisation where your work has real purpose every day.
About you:
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 14th June at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd June online via Microsoft Teams
Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check and probation vetting to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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About Us:
Richmond Borough Mind is dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our local communities. We provide innovative, person-centred services that reduce stigma, improve access to care, and empower individuals to live well.
The Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Mental Health Outreach Worker to join our team. You will deliver community-based crisis prevention and mental health support, with a focus on underrepresented groups, particularly racialised communities and LGBTQI+.
This role combines crisis intervention, peer support, and holistic outreach to individuals with complex mental health needs, including co-occurring conditions, substance use, trauma, and suicidal ideation. This role serves as the link between our services and the local community.
We are seeking a person who is dedicated, able to form professional relationships in challenging situations, understands crisis intervention and can lone work with confidence and with the support of the wider team. You will have an understanding of crisis and risk planning, developing trusting professional relationships and have the ability to work proactively with the support of the wider team.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide timely, community-based crisis prevention and support, including outreach to individuals leaving inpatient care.
· Engage marginalised communities to improve access to mental health services and reduce stigma.
· Build relationships with LGBTQ+ and BAME individuals and organisations, co-producing peer-led support initiatives.
· Deliver culturally appropriate engagement and awareness activities in partnership with local services.
· Provide holistic, person-centred support for individuals facing complex mental health challenges, addressing co-occurring issues such as substance use, trauma, and housing instability.
· Collaborate with statutory and voluntary sector partners to remove barriers to care, promote recovery, and improve wellbeing outcomes.
· Act as a peer and advocate, creating inclusive and safe spaces for individuals at risk of crisis.
About You:
· Experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or community outreach.
· Strong understanding of the needs of underrepresented communities, including LGBTQ+ and racialised groups.
· Ability to provide trauma-informed, person-centred support.
· Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
· Passion for reducing mental health stigma and improving access to support.
Why Join Us:
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community, supporting individuals to live well and promoting inclusive, accessible mental health services across Richmond and Kingston.
We offer:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]
· Contributory pension
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions
· Training and personal development opportunities
· Paid time off for medical appointments
· Staff away days and socials
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
Please ensure your cover letter addresses how you meet the person specification for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Company Secretary Team Assistant
3-Month Fixed Term Contract
Canary Wharf | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office per week)
Annual Salary: £38,000 pro rata
⏰ Start Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and highly professional Governance & Board Support Coordinator to join a leading corporate governance function within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Sitting within the General Counsel Directorate, the Corporate Secretariat team provides high-quality governance support to senior leadership and Board members. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of Board and Committee activity while delivering first-class administrative and operational support to senior stakeholders.
The Organisation
This role is with a UK workplace pension scheme established by the government to help employers provide pension savings for their employees. It offers low-cost retirement savings options and supports automatic enrolment, helping millions of workers save for retirement across the UK.
The Role
Working closely with the Company Secretary team and senior leadership, you will provide proactive and confidential support across a broad range of governance and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Professional Experience
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite / this role operates on a seven‑day rolling rota following a four‑on, four‑off shift pattern. Shifts will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
Guildford Foyer provides 24/7 supported accommodation for up to 34 young people aged 16–25, many with complex needs, including unaccompanied asylum‑seeking young people. We use a trauma‑informed, psychologically informed approach to help residents build life skills, set goals, and move towards independent living. Our Support Workers, Night Workers and Bank Workers offer guidance around housing, budgeting, living skills, education, employment and community engagement. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures.
We are looking for a Housing Night Worker to join our team at Guildford Foyer. You will respond promptly to any reported incidents, accidents, or concerns, carrying out thorough checks and taking appropriate action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone on site. You will also take a proactive approach to preventing anti‑social behaviour, working closely with support staff to maintain a positive environment. In addition, you will carry out one‑to‑one interventions with young people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or who require medical assistance, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support.
What you will be doing - this is more than a night shift role - it’s an opportunity to make a real difference, working as part of a dedicated team committed to helping young people grow and develop.
Main areas of responsibilities are:
Safety and security
Resident engagement
Administration and housekeeping
General
This role involves lone working, so you will need to be confident in decision‑making and in following procedures. However, before joining the rota, you will have the opportunity to get to know the team and services, take part in a full induction, complete the required training, and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident, supported, and well prepared.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we are looking for.
About you - this is a dynamic role for someone passionate, empathetic and committed to young people’s development.
Experience and knowledge
Skills and abilities
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 21 June 2026 at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

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Drive is a high risk / high harm domestic abuse perpetration intervention. Its sole aim is to reduce the risk posed by those using high levels of harm towards family members and / or (ex) partners. This is achieved via disruption, diversion and direct behaviour change work, where safe to do so, within a multi-agency framework.
The Case Manager will strive to work one-to-one with perpetrators who have been identified as high risk to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and connect with complementary services. To do this, the Case Manager will work with local agencies to design a co-ordinated, strategic individual intervention plan to address identified needs and risks and promote understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours. However, it may not always be safe or possible to meet with the perpetrator. Equally as vital to risk reduction efforts is analysis of presenting information to identify ways to disrupt their abusive behaviour, alongside close-knit multiagency working to implement actions.
Throughout all intervention the Drive Case Manager will work closely with the local IDVA service to review risk, develop safety plans and improve outcomes for all parties involved.
The Case Manager will be responsible for delivering outcomes, working typically for up to 12 months to achieve behaviour change with each Service User.
About you
You’ll have a deep understanding of the nature of domestic abuse and its effects on clients and children, as well as the reasons behind abusive behaviours towards intimate partners.
Your knowledge extends to the range of statutory and voluntary agencies that clients and their children may encounter, and you are aware of the impact of domestic abuse on children and parenting, including the additional needs of clients from BMER communities.
You will have experience in working with clients on issues of domestic abuse, providing one-to-one and group support and advice, managing your own workload and administration, and assessing the risk and safety of your clients and those connected to your client. You will have handled safeguarding disclosures and referrals, and you communicate clearly with a range of people both over the telephone and in person.
You will be organised, able to use your initiative, and work effectively as part of a multi-service team. Your administrative skills are strong, and you are adept at using a computer to maintain effective systems.
Flexible and willing to work evenings, you can travel independently. Additionally, you will understand trauma-informed practices, risk mitigation, and safeguarding. Experience liaising with social workers and other professionals, and in related areas such as substance misuse, child protection, or family support, is desirable.
Fluency in an additional language and skills in group work are also advantageous. You stay updated with best practices and new initiatives.
We want you to feel empowered to bring your authentic self to this role, so we encourage flexible working around core hours. We offer an annual continuous Professional Development allowance, generous annual leave entitlement and Birthday leave.
About us
We want to make working at TLC an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
It takes a dedicated, passionate, and flexible team to deliver the range of services we provide. We’re lucky to have over 150 people on our teams and 12 Trustees who believe in what we do. We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our team.
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
Please note: We are running an active interviewing process for these roles. Rather than waiting until the application deadline to begin reviewing candidates, we start reading applications and speaking with people as they come in.
This means interviews may take place throughout the advertising period, and the role may be filled before the closing date if we find the right candidate early. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you can be considered in the first round of interviews
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for gardening, the outdoors and creativity and enjoy sharing these interests with children and young people?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Manchester Young Lives are recruiting a Garden Play Worker to enrich our Ofsted registered afterschool play provision for 6–13-year-olds. This is an exciting opportunity to help children connect with nature develop environmental awareness and take pride in creating and caring for a flourishing garden within our Adventure Playground.
We are looking for someone who can facilitate environmental and outdoor play supporting children to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and wellbeing while learning through the hands-on gardening and exploration.
The successful Candidate will:
Develop and support an engaging garden project within our outdoor play space.
Facilitate creative nature-based play and learning activities.
Build positive trusting relationships with Children.
Encourage Team work, responsibility, and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Manchester Young Lives supports children and young people, often from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to learn, develop and connect with their communities. Our work provides safe supportive relationships with committed staff and space to play, explore and let off steam in our outdoor space.
If you enjoy being outside, love gardening, and have a natural ability to engage and inspire children through play, this role could be perfect for you.
This role is at Manchester Young Lives Adventure Playground in Wythenshawe, and includes Monday – Friday play sessions, 3.45-6.15pm, and daytime holiday playschemes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Good systems enable better care.
We’re so grateful for all our supporters. We want them to feel valued as they generously support our mission to empower churches to end homelessness in the UK. And to do that well, we need someone who is passionate about people, data and systems. Great supporter care depends on accurate data.
Are you highly organised, great with people and confident working with CRM systems? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy improving processes, data quality and reporting?
This is an exciting, varied and hands-on role combining supporter stewardship, CRM management, reporting and insight. You’ll play a key role in ensuring supporters receive excellent care and stewardship, while taking ownership of CRM data quality, reporting and continuous improvement across our systems.
Reporting to the Fundraising Lead, you’ll support the development of our CRM, maintain high standards of data quality, producing clear reporting and insight, and help improve how we use data across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in future CRM developments.
As part of a small but growing team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, so the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively is essential.
We are passionate about combining professional excellence with spiritual passion. The first quality we look for in our staff is a commitment to the work we do, matched by integrity and a desire to live out our values. A deep commitment to the Christian faith is essential, alongside the ability to communicate the nuance of our faith-driven work sensitively, maturely and passionately.
This is a hybrid role across our Peterborough, Nottingham, Cambridge and Norwich offices, alongside home working. Wednesdays are a regular team day in Peterborough and are a key part of how we work together. We usually work in person around two days per week, with flexibility on the rest of the pattern.
We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer a range of benefits including generous annual leave, retreat days, sabbatical leave, an employee assistance programme and a generous workplace pension.
Help us strengthen how we use data to serve our mission.
Help us empower churches to end homelessness in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and outgoing Young Carers Youth Worker in North Oxfordshire, who, as a member of the team, will provide support to young carers and plan and deliver a varied programme of social activities and trips, working directly with young carers. Join our small and friendly team and you’ll see the impact of the charity’s work first-hand.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide one-to-one support for Young Carers, liaising with other agencies to help ensure the best outcomes for Young Carers;
· Establish relationships with schools across North Oxfordshire offering them support in how they identify and respond to the needs of young carers in their classrooms.
· Assist schools in launching Young Carers Groups and introducing Young Carer Leads in their settings.
· Contribute towards awareness raising events and activities to increase the identification and support of Young Carers, including liaison with Schools and community group;
· Record all casework contact information and ensure that all appropriate consent forms, assessments, Baseline Forms, and other required information and administration is completed and recorded for all Young Carers;
· Ensure all tasks, procedures, and practices comply with Be Free Young Carers’ policies, including safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and equal opportunities;
· Set up and run a monthly youth club to support young carers socialisation.
Interviews will be offered for the week commencing 22nd June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Communications Assistant to provide administrative and creative support to the communications team. This is an exciting role, with the chance to use your skills to make a real difference to Fauna & Flora. Our team works to find engaging and impactful ways to communicate with different audiences the urgency, importance and hope of our work with global network of partners to address the challenges of biodiversity loss and threatened species and habitats around the world.
The Communications Assistant will play a central role in the communications team, ensuring smooth day-to-day running of tasks spanning everything from content uploading to procurement and finance processes to keeping team meetings on track. In this role you will also have the chance to flex your creative muscles and learn more about real-world conservation, as you will be helping to produce content including printed materials, website and social media content, video and photography.
You will have excellent organisational skills and work well within a team. The role will be well suited to a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced team and is passionate about the role that communications plays in modern-day nature conservation.
You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
Please download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 7 June 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing the 15 June 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
No agencies please.
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Reference Number: V571
Job Title: Engagement Manager
Location: Scotland - Homebased
Contract type: FTC – March 2028
Hours: 17.5
Salary: £25,625 Pro Rata
DBS/PVG: n/a
Job Family: 3
Line Manager: Senior Project Manager, Corporate and Employability
Closing date: 16th June 2026 Midday
Anticipated start date: July/August 2026
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
Creating stronger communities through the power of volunteering
Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK.
Since 1962, we’ve used our influence to champion volunteering as a powerful tool to build a thriving, resilient society. Our projects are co-created with the people and communities we work alongside: an approach that encourages our participants to become future volunteers and leaders, not just beneficiaries.
We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Role Purpose
Action Earth offers grants to help urban communities to respond to our nature and climate crises. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, these nature grants support volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in practical outdoor activities in Scotland’s cities, towns and villages.
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and organised Engagement Manager to join our Action Earh team in a mainly administrative role. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values. You will be joining an existing team of one part time Engagement Manager and a long-term volunteer who supports the project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Administration tasks including maintaining effective and accessible records using Microsoft Office, Google Docs, MailChimp and a CRM.
· Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information is collected
· To ensure that Action Earth meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.
· Updating social media channels.
· Help create newsletters and other promotional materials
· Supporting successful applicants and monitoring project journeys.
· Supporting with quarterly and yearly reporting,
· Supporting with raising awareness of Action Earth, specifically targeting low SIMD areas across Scotland.
· Attend any fairs or promotional events
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Skills
• Excellent IT skills including the use of Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, Excel, Google Docs and Forms, MailChimp and design software such as Canva.
• Experience using different CRM software.
• An understanding of Scottish geography, particularly around areas of multiple deprivation
• Excellent organisational skills including strong attention to detail, the ability to manage a busy workload, and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to build professional, long-term relationships with various organisations to influence and motivate others.
• A creative approach to problem solving, an ability to work independently and use own initiative.
• Ability to think on your feet, act quickly and respond to situations as well as demonstrate common sense and initiative.
Experience Required
• Experience working directly with Excel and Microsoft Forms, including the ability to develop spreadsheet applications, in particular, the use of formulae and how to link related spreadsheets.
• Experience of administration, achieving goals, managing a busy workload and working to deadlines.
• Experience developing strong working relationships, with a range of organisations.
• Experience of measuring the impact of volunteering and understanding the results.
• Understanding of and full commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Qualifications
Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications
Other
This is home based however some travel across Scotland to visit projects and attend events may be required. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
We welcome applications from everyone, but please note that if we receive an extremely large number of responses, we may close this advert early to fully consider applications. We encourage you to apply promptly so you don’t miss the opportunity to join our community.
Right to Work in the UK
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
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The St Matthew’s Project is looking for a passionate and experienced Wellbeing and Outreach Worker to help strengthen our trauma-informed approach and support young people through our Fit 4 Life programme.
This role is at the heart of our work with young people facing disadvantage and navigating key transition points in their lives. You’ll deliver 1:1 and group wellbeing support, work closely with families, contribute to staff wellbeing, and help shape a supportive, trauma-informed environment across the organisation.
We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting young people affected by trauma, strong relationship-building skills, and an understanding of community-based work.
Candidates with lived experience is valued.
The ideal candidate will have or be working towards an advanced qualification in psychology, counselling, or mental health.
The role includes a mix of weekday, evening, and Saturday sessions across community settings in Brixton / Tulse Hill.
If you’re committed to making a meaningful impact and want to be part of a small, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
While we are looking for a single candiate to fulfil all the sessions listed in the job description, we would also welcome applications from candidates who would be willing to job share.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.