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We are looking for a Workforce and Revalidation Co-ordinator who will support the Faculty's workforce and standards committees, helping to ensure these functions are delivered to a high standard.

You will manage a busy programme of work, contribute to projects from start to successful completion, and work collaboratively with colleagues, members and stakeholders across the Faculty. We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills who can manage a range of activities, develop new ideas to improve the way we work, and actively contribute to the wider work of the Faculty.

The full job description and person specification is available below and applicants should provide their CV along with a supporting statement setting out how they meet the criteria. 

The closing date is 12 August with interviews to be held on 18 August. 

Title: Safeguarding Officer

Location: Gilwell Park, E4 7QW (with Hybrid working ) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in person Team Meetings/Trainings

Salary: £39,560.00 Band F, Level 3 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

The Role

We are are seeking to appoint a full time Safeguarding Officer to join the team on a permanent basis, working on safeguarding, welfare and vetting cases as part of the delivery of Safe Scouting across the UK. The post is based at Gilwell Park, London.

As part of the Safeguarding Team, you would be responsible for giving support and advice to local volunteer managers in responding to concerns affecting the safety and welfare of young people; for progressing safeguarding, welfare and vetting referrals, assessing risk; and making the necessary referrals to statutory agencies where required. You would be able to manage a caseload and adhere to deadlines and procedural expectations in a fast-paced environment.

As our Safeguarding Officer, the Key responsibilities are:

• Assess safeguarding allegations made against those involved in Scouting’s work including young people
• Assess suitability of leaders where adverse information is shown on disclosure checks
• To operate within statutory guidance (UK wide) in relation to adults who hold a Position of Trust
• Provide support and guidance to senior volunteer managers

What we are looking for in our Safeguarding Officer:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Able to work within a team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Maintaining strategic partnerships with other agencies

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

For a full list of our benefits click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Wednesday 5th August 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park on Tuseday 18th August 2026

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Edinburgh Tollcross shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement.

Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your support statement responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter Scotland

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Housing Navigator Service Lead works in partnership with SIFA’s Homeless Intervention Team and Birmingham City Council’s Housing Directorate to ensure that individuals coming to SIFA in need of housing are provided with the necessary support and guidance to engage with the Local Authority and access safe, sustainable accommodation that adequately meets their needs. A key focus of the role is to identify and address the barriers that may otherwise prevent an individual from accessing such accommodation.

The post holder will also ensure that individuals accessing accommodation are signposted to other relevant services that may enable them to sustain their tenancies. The post holder will be a strong leader and communicator who can engage with partner agencies and other SIFA services to ensure those accessing the space receive the correct assistance. The Service Lead reports to the HIT Service Manager and plays an essential role in the operational delivery of SIFA Fireside’s vision.

Key tasks (selection of):

1. Provide direct line management and supervision for Housing Navigators.

2. Facilitate integrated service provision through close working alongside other Service Leads, ensuring individuals requesting housing assistance are given clear guidance and appropriate support to access accommodation.

3. Carry out advocacy on behalf of clients where required.

4. Support and review the active caseload of Housing Navigators.

5. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, contributing to their ongoing development across the organisation and acting as the first point of reference for Housing Navigators. The post holder will also act as the first escalation point concerning incidents and complaints.

For the full list of Key Tasks, Working Conditions Requirements, please see the Job description and Person Spec link on our website.

Senior Progression Coach

This role is ideal for someone compassionate, proactive and motivated to drive positive change.

Location: Manchester (GM Pathfinder)

Salary: £32,403 per annum

Closing date: 9th August 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the Role

Lead change. Empower young people. Deliver real outcomes.

Join us as a Senior Progression Coach and take the lead in supporting young people facing homelessness to build resilience, secure housing, and access meaningful opportunities. You’ll manage a small caseload while coaching and developing a team to deliver high-impact, person-centred support grounded in a strengths-based, therapeutic approach.

We’re looking for a confident leader with experience managing people, caseloads, and risk in fast-paced community settings. You’ll be skilled in safeguarding, partnership working, and driving outcomes—bringing energy, empathy, and accountability to everything you do.

If you’re passionate about inclusive support, thrive on collaboration, and want to shape a service that creates lasting change, this is your opportunity to step up and make a difference.

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role.

Key Deliverables

• You will fully understand the requirements of the outcomes-based contract

• You will support your team to identify, record and evidence outcomes promptly as per contract requirements

• You will support all clients (directly or indirectly) to achieve their desired outcomes relating to accommodation, improved financial stability, improved social networks and improved engagement in meaningful activities

• You will ensure work is recorded accurately and in a timely manner on our client database, Inform

• You will complete regular supervisions, appraisals, caseload reviews and team meetings with the coaches you supervise and engage in supervisions with your own line manager

• You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times including ensuring that Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures are followed and managed appropriately, as laid out in Depaul’s Policy and Procedures

• You will carry a small caseload of clients and ensure each client receives person-centred, tailored support

• You will ensure every client in the service has a high-quality risk assessment and a SMART outcomes-based support plan that are regularly reviewed

• You will deliver one-to-one support in the local community and will occasionally facilitate group work

• You will proactively collaborate and promote multiagency working by leading on partnerships with local agencies including statutory teams, private landlords, third sector organisations and others, to support the wellbeing of Depaul clients in accordance with data protection and information sharing protocols

• You will be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalise your support to them

• You will involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in Depaul’s wider community programme of activities

• You will work within the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and apply this to your daily work with young people and also within the team

• You will proactively engage with internal and external Evaluation teams to improve the service delivery

• You will work office hours but will need to maintain flexibility to meet the needs of your clients, which may mean working outside of these times

• You will undertake further duties as commensurate to the role, in line with Depaul Policies and Procedures and as identified by your line manager

What we are looking for from you – Person Specification

When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.

• Experience of managing a team and supervising the work of others

• Experience of working in a busy environment supporting young people who have experienced homelessness, mental ill health, substance misuse or limited access to opportunities

• Experience of managing a caseload

• Experience of lone working in the community

• Experience of keeping records continuously up to date and accurate, logging information in a timely manner

• An understanding of and commitment to working in a strengths-based way

• Experience and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

• Experience and understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one suffers from discrimination

• Commitment to promoting an environment that has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of self and others

• Personal and professional integrity

• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries

• Effective collaborative working and partnership building

• Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development

• Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners

What You’ll Receive

· Tailored training and development

· Flexible working options where suitable

· 26 days annual leave, rising with service

· Family friendly leave policies

· Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

· Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access

· Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more

· Cash health plan for you and your family

· Death in service benefit

· Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

About Depaul UK

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.

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

About KLS’ Future Foundations education team 

Future Foundations is an education programme of Katherine Low Settlement. Since 2004, KLS’ Future Foundations education team of 10 part-time staff and over 100 volunteers, have supported young refugees and their families in Battersea and the London Borough of Wandsworth to thrive in their education. Through mentoring, family support, casework and homework clubs, we provide the tailored support each young person and their family (if they have one) needs to overcome the barriers to education they face at home and school. 

Key Objectives for this Role 

Working closely with the Lead Youth Worker and Youth Worker you will help create safe, engaging and inclusive opportunities for children and young people to learn, build confidence and develop positive relationships. 

Homework Clubs 

• Support the running and planning of two weekly homework clubs for children age 5 - 14.

• Contribute to the development of engaging session plans and learning activities. 

• Research and source resources and materials to support activities and learning.

• Support to plan and run engaging and fun activities/ongoing projects for children attending the clubs.

• Use participatory approaches to ensure young people help shape activities and programme development.

• Encourage children and young people to take ownership of activities and contribute to decision-making within the clubs Implement our behaviour management policy and work from a trauma informed perspective. 

• Support the registration and onboarding of new participants, ensuring records and consent information are accurate and up to date Liaise with families/carers when necessary. 

• Maintain accurate records, registers, case studies, feedback, photographs and other monitoring information in line with organisational requirements and funding obligations.

• Maintain excellent safeguarding practices. 

• Support the wider Future Foundations team to identify support needs and make referrals to appropriate external services and partner organisations.

• Provide cover for youth, mentoring and homework club sessions when required.

Trips and activities  

• Support the planning and delivery of an annual programme of educational, recreational and enrichment activities, including trips during school holidays.

• Ensure that this is done in collaboration with children, young people, their families and other KLS projects. 

• Assist with the summer programme development, organisation and delivery.

Teamwork and reporting 

• Work with Future Foundations team members to coordinate work, refer young people and/or parents/carers to our casework and advice team. 

• Work with Community Learning Coordinator to refer and encourage parent participation in workshops and other activities at KLS. 

• Contribute information, case studies and impact data for reports to funders, trustees and other stakeholders.

• Communicate well with other teams within KLS to provide a high-quality service to our members 

Other Duties  

• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and annual appraisals; help to identify your own job related development and training needs. 

• Always work with anti-discriminatory, empowering practice, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 

• Adhere to Katherine Low Settlement’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.

• Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of KLS.

The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.   

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required for this post:

Essential

• Experience of working with refugee communities and/or children/young people and/or vulnerable groups ensuring that clients’ needs are at the forefront of service planning and delivery
• Experience of planning, delivery and reporting in a similar voluntary sector project (preferably with refugee communities) 
• Excellent communicating skills (oral and written) with refugee young people, their families, staff and partner organisations
• Ability to motivate, support and encourage young people 
• Ability to work as part of small team, whilst also working independently
• Personal attributes: hard working, organised, takes initiative, reliable, patient, high professional standards
• Experience and sensitivity working with young people who are affected by mental health issues and past trauma.Empathetic, non-judgemental and able to form supportive but boundaried relationships with young people 
• Knowledge of up-to-date best practice as regards safeguarding the welfare of children
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office suite and ability to use Internet, email and social media 
• Committed to KLS’s mission, vision and values 
• Passionate about social justice, education and championing the value of families from refugee communities

Desirable

• Track record of managing volunteers
• A recognised teaching and/or youth work qualification 
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects effectively and ensuring that they are consistently meeting needs and being able to demonstrate value to funders

As a Support Worker at Ace of Clubs drop-in day centre supporting people who are homeless and facing adversity, you will play a key role in supporting individuals who may be navigating chaotic lifestyles, trauma, and multiple disadvantages. You will provide practical and emotional support, help people access essential services, and work to empower them to move towards independence.

Your role will involve working directly with service users, managing case records, liaising with partner agencies, and contributing to the smooth running of our busy centre. Ultimately, you will support people to overcome barriers, develop essential skills, and build confidence in navigating life challenges and providing advocacy where needed.  In particular, you will be on duty as Support Worker during our busy, daily lunchtime service - responding to the needs of a variety of guests – on a busy day we can reach 150 – 200 guests visiting our service.

In addition, Ace of Clubs works with a wide range of volunteers and partners on a daily basis including food partners, health partners, corporate, individual and client volunteers.  Your role will also be required to support the team in the smooth functioning of these areas, for example liaising with partners on site, showing around volunteers or feeding back any issues during lunch service.

You will also support with the operations and building’s co-ordination, including carrying out weekly health and safety checks as required, i.e. fire alarm checks, legionella checks etc., meeting onsite contractors, counting and logging cash takings, responding and filtering the central email account and making food and supplies orders. You will be provided with comprehensive training in these areas.

Application Instructions

• For your application you need to submit:
- A covering letter (no longer than 1.5 sides of A4) which clearly states how your experience demonstrates your Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes specified in the Personal Specification. If you do not have direct experience in the charity sector, please consider the skills and experience you have gained in other work, volunteer, studying or extra-curricular activities.
- A CV (no more than 2 pages) that includes Contact Details, Education, Employment, Volunteering/Extra-Curricular (as relevant), 2 x Reference contacts (Employment and Character Reference required).

Coordinator

Do you love to foster good relationships? Do you enjoy varied work? Are able to plan, organise and coordinate several activities and events?

If so we would love to hear from you!

Position: YouShape Coordinator

Location: Oxford

Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week

Salary: £33,627.11 pro rata (actual £13,632.43 per annum)

Contract: 3 years Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: Monday 3 August 2026 at midnight

Interviews: Thursday 13 August 2026 in Oxford

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strategic and developing ministry amongst Young Adults. YouShape is a year-long journey for young adults aged 18-30, based in a local hub, building friendships, exploring Christian practices and sharing in retreats, residentials, pilgrimage and adventure!

You will work within a supportive, enthusiastic team and will have significant scope to shape your work and how YouShape grows as you implement the Diocesan strategy for ministry amongst Young Adults within the Discipleship and Social Justice Team.

You will support local hubs and develop future hubs in collaboration with Area Teams, Area Deans and the Board of Reference.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage operational coordination, convene for prayer, prepare and distribute discipleship materials, core administration, planning and budget
• Develop links and clear communications with hubs, support conveners and ensure they align with diocesan policies.
• Be an active member of the YouShape Board of Reference, supplying information and data and ensuring that the resulting actions are being followed up.
• General administration duties

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience of working effectively and collaboratively with others

• Experience in maintaining communication in complex settings
• Experience of working as part of a team to deliver specific outputs
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to plan, organise and coordinate multiple programme development activities
• Experience in organising a variety of different events
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure
• Be comfortable with some ambiguity
• An understanding of and sympathy with the work and ethos of the Church of England
• Expertise, passion and experience of working with young adults

If you're ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our vibrant team, we'd love to hear from you.

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here, around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins out work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.

Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

You may have experience in other areas such as Programme Office, Programme Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, Youth Worker, Youth Leader, Schools Officer, Club Leader, Ministry.

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

Community Manager - South Wales and The Three English Counties

£35,853 - £42,181 + Vehicle + Benefits

Home-based with regular travel across the region

Ref: 21764

About us

Our vision is to save every one. It may take us a long time to get there, but drowning is preventable, and we believe that even one drowning is one too many. We are all lifesavers. We are all fundraisers. This is our watch.

We’re looking for the best of the best to be part of our RNLI crew. This is an exciting role that is people focused, making sure our engagement with volunteers and supporters feel part of the RNLI family, and are appreciated and supported in everything they do. You will be helping us brave the storm and empowering our volunteers in their engagement activities, from raising money, creating visitor experiences, developing our retail offering, as well as looking for new audiences and opportunities.

You must live within the area covered: South Wales (Gower to Monmouthshire) and The Three Counties of England (Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire).

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Optional health and dental cash plan

Your role

As a Community Manager in South Wales (Gower to Monmouthshire) and The Three Counties of England (Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire), you'll be at the heart of one of the most stunning coastal and inland areas in the UK, working within the incredible communities that make the RNLI so special. This is your chance to make a real impact by bringing people together and building strong connections that drive our lifesaving mission forward. You will be connected to the RNLI community in your area and the primary point of contact for all things engagement -fundraising, retail and visitor experience.

You will be responsible for:

• Being strongly connected to the RNLI community in your area, acting as the primary point of contact for all things engagement – from fundraising and retail to visitor experience
• Empowering volunteer engagement crew to do what they do best, engaging the public, sharing our RNLI vision and growing vital support for our cause
• Supporting volunteer engagement crew to achieve key income, footfall and contact goals and seeking ways to engage new audiences
• Being part of an amazing regional team, working collaboratively to shape the future of RNLI engagement and provide an outstanding level of care to staff, volunteers and supporters
• Identifying and developing new income streams and partnership opportunities within your community

About you

You'll be a natural communicator, a true people person who thrives on building relationships, energising teams, and making things happen. Strategic and adaptable, you're just as comfortable leading from the front as you are working behind the scenes to get results.

You'll be:

• a confident and inspiring presence who is able to engage and empower a wide range of volunteers, branches, groups, individuals and businesses
• strategic and flexible in your approach to achieving goals and tackling challenges
• able to work as part of a high-performing team, but equally confident working independently, out and about in your area
• passionate about making a real difference for our volunteers and supporters and growing support for our cause

To be considered as the Community Manager, you will need:

• Proven significant experience of engaging supporters, volunteers and the general public
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• People leadership experience, ideally in leading volunteers in a collaborative environment
• Experience of seeking out and implementing new opportunities for improved performance
• Experience of supporting and nurturing corporate or community partnerships
• Wales is a bilingual country, with both Welsh and English used routinely. Whilst the ability to speak and write in Welsh is not an essential requirement for the role, an understanding of the importance of Welsh language and culture is essential

Please note, this role requires a significant level of travel within the designated region of Wales, North West England, West Midlands and Isle of Man but will also require occasional travel to other RNLI assets including our support centre in Poole and occasional overnight stays.

For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 9 August 2026.

First interviews: 24th-26th August 2026.

Second interviews: 3rd-4th September 2026.

Rheolwr Cymuned - De Cymru a Thair Sir yn Lloegr

£35,853 - £42,181 + Buddion Rhagorol + Cerbyd

Gweithio gartref gan deithio'n rheolaidd ar draws y rhanbarth

Amdanom ni

Achub pawb yw ein gweledigaeth ni. Mae’n bosibl y bydd yn cymryd amser hir i ni gyrraedd yno, ond mae modd atal pobl rhag boddi. Hyd yn oed os bydd un person yn boddi, mae hyn yn dal yn ormod. Rydyn ni i gyd yn gyfrifol am achub bywydau. Rydyn ni i gyd yn gyfrifol am godi arian. Ni sy’n gyfrifol.

Rydyn ni'n chwilio am y goreuon i fod yn rhan o griw'r RNLI. Mae hon yn rôl gyffrous sy'n canolbwyntio ar bobl, gan sicrhau bod ein bod yn gwneud i wirfoddolwyr a chefnogwyr deimlo eu bod yn aelodau o deulu'r RNLI drwy ein hymgysylltiad, a'u bod yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi a'u cefnogi ym mhopeth maen nhw'n ei wneud. Byddwch yn ein helpu i rymuso ein gwirfoddolwyr yn eu gweithgareddau ymgysylltu, gan gynnwys codi arian, creu profiadau ymwelwyr, datblygu ein darpariaeth manwerthu a chwilio am gynulleidfaoedd a chyfleoedd newydd.

I fod yn llwyddiannus, rhaid i chi fod yn byw yn un o’r ardaloedd canlynol: De Cymru (Gŵyr i Sir Fynwy) a Thair Sir yn Lloegr (Swydd Henffordd, Swydd Gaerloyw a Swydd Gaerwrangon).

Dyma rai o'r manteision

• Gweithio’n hyblyg
• 26 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol a Gwyliau Banc
• Cynllun pensiwn cystadleuol
• Yswiriant bywyd
• Cynllun arian dewisol iechyd a deintyddol

Eich rôl chi

Fel Rheolwr Cymunedol yn Ne Cymru (Gwyr i Sir Fynwy) a Thair Sir yn Lloegr (Swydd Henffordd, Swydd Gaerloyw a Swydd Gaerwrangon), byddwch wrth galon un o ardaloedd arfordirol a mewndirol mwyaf trawiadol y DU, gan weithio yn y cymunedau anhygoel sy'n gwneud yr RNLI mor arbennig. Dyma eich cyfle chi i gael effaith wirioneddol drwy ddod â phobl at ei gilydd a meithrin cysylltiadau cryf sy'n gyrru ein cenhadaeth o achub bywydau yn ei blaen. Byddwch yn cael eich cysylltu â chymuned yr RNLI yn eich ardal a byddwch yn brif bwynt cyswllt ar gyfer popeth sy'n ymwneud ag ymgysylltu - codi arian, manwerthu a phrofiad ymwelwyr.

Dyma beth fyddwch yn gyfrifol amdano:

• Bod â chysylltiad cryf â chymuned yr RNLI yn eich ardal chi, gan weithredu fel y prif bwynt cyswllt ar gyfer popeth sy'n ymwneud ag ymgysylltu - gan gynnwys codi arian, manwerthu a phrofiad ymwelwyr
• Grymuso’r criw denu gwirfoddolwyr i gyflawni’r hyn maen nhw'n ei wneud orau, sef ymgysylltu â'r cyhoedd, rhannu gweledigaeth yr RNLI a datblygu cefnogaeth hanfodol i'n hachos
• Cefnogi’r criw denu gwirfoddolwyr i gyflawni nodau allweddol o ran incwm, sylw a chyswllt, a chwilio am ffyrdd o ymgysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd newydd
• Bod yn aelod o dîm rhanbarthol anhygoel, gan weithio ar y cyd i lunio dyfodol ymgysylltiad yr RNLI a darparu lefel ragorol o ofal i staff, gwirfoddolwyr a chefnogwyr
• Canfod a datblygu ffrydiau incwm newydd a chyfleoedd partneriaeth yn eich cymuned chi
• Amdanoch chi

Byddwch yn gyfathrebwr naturiol, yn berson pobl sy'n ffynnu ar feithrin perthnasoedd, yn rhoi egni i dimau, ac yn gwneud i bethau ddigwydd. Byddwch yn strategol ac yn addasadwy, a byddwch yr un mor gyfforddus yn arwain o'r tu blaen ag ydych chi'n gweithio y tu ôl i'r llenni i gael canlyniadau.

Dyma beth fydd angen i chi ei wneud:

Bod yn bresenoldeb hyderus ac ysbrydoledig sy'n gallu ymgysylltu a grymuso amrywiaeth eang o wirfoddolwyr, canghennau, grwpiau, unigolion a busnesau

Bod yn strategol a hyblyg yn eich dull o gyflawni nodau a mynd i'r afael â heriau

Gallu gweithio fel aelod o dîm sy'n perfformio'n dda, ond yr un mor hyderus wrth weithio'n annibynnol allan yn eich ardal

Bod yn frwd dros wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i'n gwirfoddolwyr a'n cefnogwyr, a chynyddu'r gefnogaeth i'n hachos

Er mwyn cael eich ystyried i fod yn Rheolwr Cymunedol, bydd angen i chi feddu ar y canlynol:

• Profiad sylweddol amlwg o ymgysylltu â chefnogwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a'r cyhoedd
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu ardderchog ar lafar ac ar bapur
•  Profiad o arwain pobl, yn ddelfrydol o arwain gwirfoddolwyr mewn amgylchedd cydweithredol
• Profiad o chwilio am gyfleoedd newydd i wella perfformiad a'u rhoi ar waith
• Profiad o gefnogi a meithrin partneriaethau corfforaethol neu gymunedol
• Mae Cymru'n wlad ddwyieithog, gyda'r Gymraeg a'r Saesneg yn cael eu defnyddio'n rheolaidd. Er nad yw'r gallu i siarad ac ysgrifennu yn Gymraeg yn ofyniad hanfodol ar gyfer y rôl, mae’n hanfodol meddu ar ddealltwriaeth o bwysigrwydd y Gymraeg a'i diwylliant
• Mae angen trwydded yrru ddilys ar gyfer y rôl hon

Sylwch fod y rôl hon yn gofyn am lefel sylweddol o deithio yn rhanbarth dynodedig Cymru, Gogledd Orllewin Lloegr, Gorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr ac Ynys Manaw, ond bydd hefyd yn golygu teithio'n achlysurol i asedau RNLI eraill gan gynnwys ein canolfan gymorth yn Poole ac aros dros nos o bryd i'w gilydd.

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ac i wneud cais, ewch i’n tudalen swyddi.

Dyddiad cau: 9 Awst 2026
Cyfweliadau cyntaf: 24–26 Awst 2026
Ail gyfweliadau: 3–4 Medi 2026

Mae'r RNLI wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu; diogelu iechyd, llesiant a hawliau dynol unigolyn, gan ei alluogi i fyw heb niwed, camdriniaeth ac esgeulustod. Rydyn ni’n disgwyl i bob gweithiwr a gwirfoddolwr rannu'r ymrwymiad hwn ac arddel agwedd dim goddefgarwch. Bydd addasrwydd pob darpar weithiwr a gwirfoddolwr yn cael ei asesu yn ystod y broses recriwtio yn unol â'r ymrwymiad hwn. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys cynnal gwiriadau cofnodion troseddol perthnasol yn dibynnu ar gymhwysedd y rôl. (Cymru a Lloegr; gwiriad DBS, yr Alban; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Gogledd Iwerddon; Access NI, Gweriniaeth Iwerddon; Garda Vetting, Rhyngwladol; proses Tystysgrif Amddiffyn Plant Rhyngwladol).

Mae ein staff a'n gwirfoddolwyr wedi bod yn achub bywydau ar y môr heb ragfarn ers 200 mlynedd. Rydyn ni’n parchu ac yn gwerthfawrogi cefndiroedd, sgiliau a safbwyntiau amrywiol yn ein timau, ac rydyn ni’n credu bod hyn yn hanfodol er mwyn ein helpu i ddarparu gwasanaeth achub bywyd o'r radd flaenaf. Rydyn ni’n sefydliad cynhwysol ac yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bawb. Yn ogystal â meddu ar y sgiliau sydd eu hangen ar gyfer y rôl, rydyn ni hefyd yn chwilio am ymgeiswyr sy'n rhannu ein hymrwymiad i wireddu ein gwerthoedd RNLI (gonest, dewr, anhunanol a dibynadwy), a'n helpu i weithio tuag at Ein Gweledigaeth: Achub Pawb.

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Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

About the AOI

The Association of Illustrators is the UK's professional body for illustrators and a global leader in our field. For more than 50 years, we have championed illustration and helped illustrators build successful, sustainable creative careers through expert business advice, professional development, events and campaigning.

We are proud to support a community of more than 2,000 illustrators at every stage of their careers. As a small not-for-profit organisation with big ambitions, we are focused on growing our membership, making it more inclusive and accessible, and ensuring the AOI remains an indispensable source of support, inspiration and connection for illustrators.

About the role

The Membership team is at the heart of the AOI. It is where members come for advice, professional support and connection with the wider illustration community.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Membership Manager to join us for fixed term maternity cover. You will lead a small, dedicated team, ensure members continue to receive an excellent service and take forward our three-year membership strategy.

This is a varied role combining leadership, planning and hands-on delivery. You will protect and grow membership income, oversee our events programme, support the team with member enquiries and develop new ways to make membership more welcoming and relevant to a wider range of illustrators.

Where possible, there will be a handover with the current postholder. You will also be supported by colleagues who share knowledge of the professional and business issues affecting illustrators.

What you will be doing

Leading the Membership team

You will lead and support a small, experienced team, ensuring priorities are clear and members receive a consistently high level of service.

You will:

• Lead, support and develop the Membership team through regular planning, one-to-ones and clear communication.
• Oversee the day-to-day work of the team, balancing immediate member needs with longer-term priorities.
• Create a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Work closely with the Membership Administrator, who is responsible for the membership database and day-to-day administration.
• Ensure membership reporting and processes support effective decision-making and excellent member service.
• Monitor renewals, retention, membership income and other key trends, reporting regularly to the CEO.
• Identify practical improvements to the experience members receive.

Growing and strengthening membership

You will play a central role in delivering the AOI's three-year membership strategy.

You will:

• Lead plans to grow membership and improve retention.
• Develop a membership offer that is increasingly accessible, inclusive and relevant to today's illustration community.
• Ensure the needs of illustrators at different stages of their careers are reflected in our services and communications.
• Use member feedback, enquiry trends and membership data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with colleagues to communicate the value of AOI membership clearly and confidently.
• Develop campaigns and activities that encourage people to join, renew and make full use of their membership.

Leading the events programme

Events are one of the main ways we support, inform and bring together the illustration community.

You will:

• Shape and oversee the annual programme of talks, workshops, networking events and professional development activities.
• Manage the events budget and make effective use of available resources.
• Coordinate colleagues, guest speakers and external contributors.
• Ensure the programme offers a strong balance of business support, professional development, community and inspiration.
• Make events welcoming, accessible and relevant to a broad range of illustrators.
• Use events to support member engagement, retention and recruitment.
• Review attendance, feedback and impact to improve future programmes.

Supporting members

Our members come to us for trusted advice on the opportunities and challenges they face throughout their careers.

You will:

• Build a strong working understanding of the professional issues affecting illustrators, including business practice, licensing, contracts, pricing and professional standards.
• Support the team in responding to enquiries accurately, clearly and with empathy.
• Identify recurring issues and ensure they inform our events, resources and wider work.
• Build trusted relationships with members and act as an approachable and knowledgeable representative of the AOI.

You do not need to arrive with detailed knowledge of every issue affecting illustrators, but you will need to be curious, able to learn quickly and confident adapting your experience to a specialist creative community.

Working across the AOI

As a small organisation, we work closely across teams and support one another.

You will:

• Work with colleagues across communications, campaigning, awards and other areas of the AOI.
• Contribute ideas and insight to organisational planning and shared projects.
• Ensure membership priorities are understood across the organisation.
• Work closely with the CEO, who will lead strategic partnerships during the maternity-cover period.
• Act as an enthusiastic ambassador for the AOI, our members and the wider illustration community.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience leading a membership, community or engagement-based service.
• Experience working with a creative community or within the arts, cultural or creative industries, with an understanding of the needs of creative professionals.
• Experience managing, supporting and developing a small team.
• A track record of improving membership growth, retention, participation or engagement.
• Experience overseeing an events, learning or community programme.
• Experience delivering change, developing services or implementing strategic plans.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance several priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence using data and feedback to improve services and inform decisions.
• A collaborative approach and a clear commitment to inclusion, accessibility and excellent member service.

Desirable

• Experience within a membership body or professional association.
• Experience working with illustrators, agencies, publishers or commissioners.
• Experience supporting freelancers, self-employed people or creative professionals.
• Knowledge of copyright, licensing, contracts, pricing or professional practice affecting creatives.

We are particularly interested in candidates who understand the value of professional membership and share our commitment to supporting illustrators and helping creative people build sustainable careers.

You do not need to meet every desirable criterion to apply.

Why join the AOI?

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to one of the UK's most respected creative membership organisations. You will join a friendly and knowledgeable team who care deeply about illustration and the people who create it.

We offer:

• £40,000 per annum
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working, with approximately 50% of working time in the office
• Training and professional development
• A creative, supportive and inclusive working environment
• Somerset House resident benefits, including free entry to a range of London exhibitions and museums

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 explaining:

• why you would like to join the AOI
• how your experience has prepared you for this role
• an example of how you have improved membership, participation or engagement.

We believe our team is strongest when it reflects the diversity of the creative community we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people who are under-represented within the illustration industry. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, we would be pleased to support you.

Application deadline: 16 August 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 24 August 2026 

About the role

This is a role for an experienced financial leader who can think strategically to ensure financial sustainability and resilience. You will enjoy being part of a mission driven team, be able to translate numbers into insight, and understand the importance of relationships, collaboration and trust.

Who We Are

Merton Connected strengthens the voluntary, community and faith sector and supports organisations across the borough through training, advice, volunteering and partnership building. We pioneered social prescribing in Merton, now embedded in every GP practice for over a decade, and deliver services including Healthwatch Merton, the Home Visits Library and Merton Giving, the borough’s place-based giving scheme. 

Our new 2025–2030 Strategy sets out a bold vision: A borough recognised for resilience, inclusion and community connection. To achieve this, we need strong internal foundations, and that includes a confident, people‑centred Finance Manager who can help us grow sustainably, work collaboratively, and prepare for the challenges facing the sector.

Our strategy commits us to being:

• A Convenor - bringing people together.
• A Capacity Builder - strengthening organisations.
• An Incubator - developing new ideas.
• An Amplifier - making community voices heard.

 To deliver this, we need financial leadership that is:

• Strategic but not disruptive
• Supportive, not siloed.
• Collaborative, not transactional
• Forward looking and resilient

You will help ensure Merton Connected remains financially strong, transparent, and sustainable for the future while maintaining excellent relationships with partners, funders, commissioners and community organisations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Strategic Financial Leadership

• Support long term financial planning, scenario modelling, and risk management, including exploring income diversification.
• Ensure financial systems remain proportionate, efficient, and aligned with our strategic pillars.
• Help the organisation prepare for sector wide challenges such as rising demand, funding pressures, and increased complexity.
• Support the Quarterly Finance Sub Committee Meetings and attend Board Meetings

 Annual Accounts and Audit

• Prepare year‑end accounts in line with the Charities SORP.
• Work closely with auditors to ensure a smooth, timely audit process.
• Draft the financial commentary for the Trustees’ Annual Report.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC.

Oversight of Day to Day Finance Operations

• Produce clear, accurate quarterly management accounts and cash flow forecasts with meaningful commentary.
• Work closely with the Assistant Accountant, providing them with support and direction.
• Maintain oversight of income, expenditure, payroll, reconciliations, and journals.
• Ensure robust tracking of restricted funds, project budgets, and grant reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.

 Building Strong Relationships Across the Organisation

• Work collaboratively with department leads, supporting them to understand budgets and forecasts.
• Communicate financial information to colleagues and the Board in a clear, supportive, and accessible way.
• Contribute to a positive, team‑centred culture that reflects our values of Empowering, Collaborative and Inclusive.

 Customer relations with partners and funders

• Provide timely, accurate financial information for commissioners, funders, and partners.
• Build confidence with stakeholders through professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness.
• Support collaborative funding bids, shared investment pathways, and partnership‑led projects - aligning with our Convenor and Incubator roles.

 Support innovation and organisational development

• Work with Head of Operations to develop and embed robust and effective financial systems
• Help us test new approaches, pilot ideas, and strengthen our internal resilience.
• Ensure financial systems support accurate and timely information, as well as innovation and collaboration.
• Contribute to business planning, strategic development, and organisational learning.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience producing management accounts and year‑end accounts in the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of restricted funds, project accounting, and the Charities SORP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to build trust with colleagues, trustees, and partners.
• A collaborative, team‑centred approach.
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate future challenges.
• Commitment to our values: Empowering, Collaborative, Inclusive.
• Ability to present reports to the Finance Sub Committee and Board
• Ability to represent the organisation with funders stakeholders when needed.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams and Sharepoint
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Desirable

• Experience in infrastructure, health, community, or multi funded charities.
• Familiarity with NHS/ICB (Integrated Care Board)  funded programmes or local authority contracts.
• Experience with cloud based accounting systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Understanding of the voluntary sector landscape and its emerging pressures.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

Someone who:

• Brings solid charity financial management and reporting experience.
• Enjoys being part of a friendly, purpose‑driven team.
• Communicates well with non‑finance colleagues.
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on oversight.
• Values relationships as much as spreadsheets.
• Wants to help build a more resilient, connected, and inclusive Merton 

About the role:

Too many women are lost in the gap between being offered accommodation and feeling safe enough to accept it, trust it and stay. As our new Assertive Outreach and Transitions Worker, you’ll stand alongside women at this critical point, making sure a move away from rough sleeping feels possible, supported and led by their choices.

Working across the streets, community settings and our Women’s Recovery Service, you’ll begin building relationships with women before they move in. You’ll carry out flexible, trauma-informed assessments, help remove barriers to accommodation and provide steady, practical support throughout the transition into the service.

You’ll also hold a small caseload of women who need a more flexible or assertive approach to remain connected, use their bedspace and sustain their accommodation. Whether you’re advocating for access to health or domestic abuse support, responding to safeguarding concerns or bringing partners together around a woman, you’ll balance safety with dignity, choice and voice.

This is a brand new role with real scope to shape how we support women across the Camden Homeless Pathway. Your persistence, creativity and belief in women’s capacity for change will help prevent avoidable evictions, reduce repeat rough sleeping and give women a stronger foundation from which to recover and move forward. At Single Homeless Project (SHP), you’ll be supported through regular supervision, reflective practice and ongoing learning, with opportunities to deepen your knowledge of trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches and develop your career within our services.

**This role is open to women only. This is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the service and the needs of the women we support.

About you:

• You bring direct experience of supporting women affected by homelessness, rough sleeping and multiple disadvantage, alongside a strong understanding of women-centred practice.
• You know that trust is earned, not expected, and can build meaningful relationships with women whose experiences of trauma, abuse, exploitation or exclusion may make services feel unsafe.
• You can assess and manage risk confidently, respond to safeguarding concerns and make sound decisions without losing sight of each woman’s dignity, choices and voice.
• You’re comfortable working independently across street, community and accommodation settings, while bringing colleagues and partner services together when women need coordinated support.
• You’re persistent, emotionally resilient and creative in your approach, with the organisation needed to manage a caseload and keep clear, timely records.

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 9th August at midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 18th August at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross

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 to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.

Department: Safeguarding
Reports to: Head of Safeguarding
Location: Archdiocese of Southwark
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £50,000 

Purpose of the Role

The Safeguarding Manager plays a key leadership role within the Archdiocese Safeguarding Service, supporting the Head of Safeguarding in the delivery and development of a safe, responsive and professional safeguarding function across the Diocese.

The postholder will provide operational management, administrative support, case supervision and guidance, ensuring safeguarding concerns and allegations are managed effectively, compassionately, and in accordance with statutory guidance, national and Archdiocese safeguarding policies, and procedures.

The Safeguarding Manager will help promote a culture of safeguarding across archdiocesan communities, ensuring that children, young people and adults at risk are protected and supported.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Safeguarding Management

• Support the Head of Safeguarding in the day-to-day management of the archdiocesan safeguarding service.
• Oversee the triaging, recording and supervision of safeguarding concerns, allegations, disclosures and referrals across the Diocese.
• Ensure safeguarding casework is managed consistently, appropriately and within required timescales.
• Set actions and monitor completion.
• Complete case work when required.
• Monitor lessons learnt and complaints to ensure quality assurance and learning.
• Support the recruitment and management of Parish Safeguarding Recruitment (PSR’s)
• Provide advice and guidance to clergy, parish safeguarding representatives, archdiocesan staff and volunteers on safeguarding matters and safer recruitment process.
• Manage invoices and budget requirements.
• Monitor safeguarding practices and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Supervision and Team Leadership

• Record, triage, allocate and oversee safeguarding caseloads within the team.
• Foster a collaborative, reflective and trauma-informed safeguarding culture within the team.
• Assist in recruitment, induction and training of safeguarding volunteers (PSR’s).
• When required, support Head of Safeguarding in supervision and guidance for the safeguarding office.

Case Management and Risk Assessment

• Support complex safeguarding investigations and risk management processes.
• Participate in safeguarding meetings, strategy discussions and case conferences where required.
• Ensure accurate, confidential and timely safeguarding records are maintained.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of safeguarding plans and risk assessments.
• Escalate high-risk or sensitive matters appropriately to the Head of Safeguarding.

Partnership Working

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with statutory agencies, including social care, police, probation and health services.
• Liaise with national Catholic safeguarding bodies and other dioceses where appropriate.
• Support parishes and archdiocesan organisations in implementing safeguarding policies and safer working practices.

Training and Safeguarding Culture

• Support the delivery and promotion of safeguarding training throughout the archdiocese.
• Encourage awareness of safeguarding responsibilities among clergy, volunteers and staff.
• Contribute to safeguarding audits, inspections and policy reviews.
• Support the quarterly safeguarding sub-committee and Trustee meetings.
• Promote best practice and ensure compliance with national safeguarding standards and Church requirements.

Policy and Compliance

• Ensure diocesan safeguarding practices comply with:
  • National safeguarding legislation and guidance
  • Catholic Church safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Data protection and confidentiality requirements
• Contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Professional qualification in safeguarding and/or relevant experience in social work, safeguarding, social care, psychology, counselling, police or a related field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in safeguarding practice.
• Experience in triaging and risk assessment.
• Experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience of safeguarding children and/or adults at risk.
• Experience of managing complex safeguarding cases and risk assessments.
• Experience of supervising or managing staff within safeguarding/social care/police setting.
• Experience of multi-agency working with statutory and voluntary organisations.
• Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Essential Knowledge

• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and best practice.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and case management processes.
• Understanding of safeguarding within faith-based or voluntary sector settings.
• Awareness of the structure and mission of the Catholic Church and sensitivity to its pastoral context.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound professional judgments.
• High level of emotional resilience, professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Competent IT and case recording skills.

Desirable

• Practising Catholic or understanding of Catholic pastoral structures and ministry.
• Experience working within a church or faith-based safeguarding environment.
• Training qualification or experience delivering safeguarding training.

Core Values and Expectations

The postholder will:

• Uphold the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.
• Treat all individuals with dignity, compassion and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional integrity at all times.
• Work in a manner consistent with national and archdiocesan policies and Catholic social teaching.

Safeguarding Statement

The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.

Application Information

For further information about the role, please send a supporting statement Highlighting your suitability for the role and a copy of your CV.

As a Wheelchair Skills Training Coordinator, you will work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partners etc to deliver accredited training across the UK

Whizz Kidz: the facts

Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.

Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.

We’re here to change that.

As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.

And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.

Our vision

A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

Our values

We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.

Job summary

This role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer across the UK in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. The postholder will be required to work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited training across the UK.

The person

You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. You will have a friendly and professional approach to working with families and professionals and be highly organised to manage planning, delivery and relevant paperwork for all wheelchair skills services. 

Key accountabilities

• Coordination and delivery of wheelchair skills training, travel training and train the trainer across the UK.
• Conduct on site visits prior to delivery of travel training to plan routes and inform risk assessments.
• Book relevant modes of transport for travel training sessions.
• Writing Service Level Agreements for key partners; content providers and schools.
• Obtaining information from content providers and schools, such as Public Liability, DBS and key Risk Assessments.
• Writing Care Plans & Risk Assessments.
• Ensure schools complete paperwork for accredited services and liaise with Skills & Education group regarding learners
• Sending event invites to young people and families and updating the database as required.
• Updating all documentation for events and participants onto the database.
• Promoting Whizz Kidz services to third party organisations in order to drive new applications/referrals.
• Attending events such as Kidz to Adultz exhibitions to promote Whizz Kidz and showcase wheelchair skills training.
• Ensuring feedback and monitoring data is collected at each event and at set intervals after the event in order to measure long term impact.
• Collate information for case studies to measure impact of training.
• Liaising with Trainers when required.
• Liaising with young people, families and schools as required.
• Ordering equipment and resources where needed.
• Attending Whizz Kidz services across the country if required in order to support the Service Delivery Managers and Services Support Officer.
• Attending Team Meetings and contributing to the development of Whizz Kidz services.

The post holder will also

• Work within all policies, procedures and budgets set by Whizz Kidz.
• Act at all times in the best interest of Whizz Kidz.
• Form effective working relationships with all colleagues members, volunteers and outside organisations as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety in the workplace are adhered to at all times.
• Respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act.
• Not disclose to an unauthorised person any confidential information acquired through official duties unless they have received official permission to do so.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and job rank of the post.

Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.

Person specification

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• The ability to teach and demonstrate wheelchair skills, using a wheelchair
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages
• The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.

Experience

• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.
• Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.
• Youth work experience.
• Experience of risk management procedures.

Personal qualities

• Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative
• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change
• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages
• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good level of computer literacy, including databases

Weekend working, travel, irregular hours and overnight stays will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car is therefore necessary.

A few perks

The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!

Annual leave

25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).

Christmas closure

In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.

Pension

Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.

Simply health

Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.

Season ticket loan

An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.

To apply please visit our website via the Apply Button.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. Please let us know whether you require any reasonable adjustments for application or interview.