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About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled line manager with experience in general welfare advice to join Sufra NW London. In this highly rewarding role, you will oversee the delivery of services that can measurably change lives by providing quality advice and support to those most in need.
You will manage our team of advice staff and volunteers to deliver high quality advice, information and welfare support to guests on a range of topics including benefits, housing, debt and immigration issues. An additional focus will be on establishing clear pathways for referring guests to external services, and managing volunteers to triage, signpost and refer guests to other forms of welfare support.
The advice team consists of paid staff and support volunteers. This year will be dedicated to consolidation of the service, ensuring that we are fulfilling our core mission to the highest standards. We are also hoping to launch our immigration advice service, providing guests with a first point of contact for their immigration needs and smooth referral pathways to specialist advice. Finally, our OpenARMs programme will be launching workshops for our refugee and asylum-seeker communities.
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, especially Head of Advice at Sufra to support the implementation of new initiatives, and the expansion of our information and advice services to enhance our efficiency and impact.
The post holder will be a highly articulate and proactive individual with good welfare advice knowledge, 3+ years delivery experience in managing a charity team, strong service management skills, as well as experience managing staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have up-to-date knowledge of the welfare system, immigration and safeguarding protocols. They must also have demonstrable experience using a case management system, adhering to advice standards and be able to manage a diverse workload and work under pressure.
This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends if necessary. As this is a frontline role, you will be required to work on site at least 2 days per week.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
Excellent annual leave entitlement
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Death in Service benefit
Flexible working
Opportunities for training and professional development
Key Responsibilities
Advice Services
• Manage the advice service by overseeing and supporting volunteers and advice staff at our Community Wellbeing Service and Foodbank including setting objectives, managing performance and providing feedback during supervisions.
• Hold a small case load of advice guests, supporting them to achieve their aims
• Maintain a high quality service by ensuring that the advice team and volunteers are working to agreed standards and delivering against realistic grant agreements from funders.
• Use our case management software to report on cases and outcomes to support funding applications and remain compliant with funding needs.
Service Development
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, expand and improve Sufra’s information and advice services in alignment with our 2030 strategy.
• Carry out ongoing review of existing service delivery procedures.
• Undertake quality assurance including case checking and quality of advice audit.
• Identify the training needs of advice staff and volunteers through support, mentoring and supervisions.
• Ensure colleagues and relevant stakeholders are informed of changing legislation and social policy updates.
• Improve the case management systems to ensure it is fit for purpose.
• Work within the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) framework, ensuring that all policies and procedures are up to date for future assessments
Volunteer Management
• Develop, review and implement key policies and procedures to better equip Advice Volunteers to fulfil their role.
• Provide induction, support and supervision to enhance the quality standard of the service and contribute to the personal development of volunteers.
• Foster a positive working environment that maintains high morale and supports Advice Volunteer retention and regular participation.
Budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in setting service budgets, updating policies, and monitoring spending in line with reporting and budgetary requirements.
• Ensure appropriate systems are maintained for recording statistics and outcomes.
• Provide regular and timely monitoring reports on service outputs, outcomes and expenditure.
• Collect regular feedback and conduct surveys from relevant stakeholders to inform ongoing improvements to the Advice Service.
• Contribute to strategic development by setting action plans in line with agreed Business Plans and keeping teams accountable to Action Plan goals.
Other
• Ensure the advice team are working in adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity.
To apply for this role, please submit a CV, Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides) and complete our Equal Opportunities Form found on our website under Vacancies.
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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are now recruiting for a role providing focused, time-limited information, advice and guidance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, supporting them to return to, remain in, or move towards employment, with a particular focus on engaging those facing multiple and intersecting barriers to work.
This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week.
What you’ll be doing
If you were working with us, you would be:
- Managing a varied caseload of clients, providing tailored information, advice and guidance to support their employment goals
- Working collaboratively with clients to identify their individual needs and the level of support required
- Developing clear, realistic Action Plans with clients, and reviewing these regularly to reflect progress and changing circumstances
- Supporting clients to address workplace challenges, helping them to return to work, remain in employment, or secure new roles
- Monitoring and tracking progress towards agreed employment outcomes, ensuring support remains focused and effective
- Enabling access to wider opportunities such as training, education, volunteering and other development pathways
- Making appropriate referrals to external services and partner organisations to ensure holistic support for clients
This role requires a proactive and person-centred approach, with a strong focus on achieving meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes.
What we offer
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE)
- Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
- 35 hours working week
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 1 day per week working from home subject to completion of Homeworking Checklist
- Supportive environment within a small, dedicated team
- Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
- Paid carers' leave available
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
- We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
- To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
- Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a pragmatic and collaborative Artificial Intelligence (AI) enthusiast to join us as our AI Programme Manager at The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). The clinical adoption of artificial Intelligence is becoming a central topic in medicine and our specialities of radiology and oncology are at the forefront of this development. The RCR has a huge part to play in navigating the safe and effective implementation of this technology. This role is critical for shaping the RCR’s position on AI, drawing on the expertise and insight of members and fellows, to help ensure we are leaders in this area.
We’re looking for an experienced strategist and programme manager who can continue to drive this work forward, managing several programmes of work and successfully collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups across the RCR and beyond. This means someone who’s proactive, a clear and analytical thinker, as comfortable with the big picture while being across the detail of this complex and technical area. You don’t have to be an AI specialist to apply but a strong interest in the topic and working knowledge of NHS systems will be an advantage.
This role is part of our External Affairs team, highlighting the RCR’s priority of engaging with and representing members and fellows on the topic of AI. This means you’ll forge strong relationships with our data, policy, public affairs and media specialists, working closely together to build the RCR’s member engagement and policy and influencing work on AI. You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the RCR who will support the practical implementation of AI, for example through developing guidance or planning our Global AI Conference.
The successful candidate will be target driven, high performing and a skilled communicator able to lead a team of ambitious and innovative professionals.
What you’ll do
- Work with key internal and external stakeholders to execute the College’s AI strategy, securing our place as a leading organisation in the healthcare AI space.
- Be the first point of contact for AI, both internally and externally.
- Represent the college externally in meetings, groups and other fora, including presentations where necessary, and including alone as sole representative of the college.
- Manage areas of AI college work, in line with the scheme of Financial, Contractual and HR delegation ranging from developing AI workstream plans to setting up and running advisory committees.
- Secure buy in for and develop new AI projects as opportunities emerge, including successfully converting those opportunities into funded projects with impactful outputs for the College.
- Lead, motivate, and support roles in the AI team to ensure a productive and engaged team.
What you’ll need
- A keen interest in AI.
- Strong programme management experience, particularly managing, evolving projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels.
- Clear and analytical thinker.
- Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise own work and work of others (officers) across a range of activities
- Experience leading a new area of work where flexibility, adaptability and opportunity spotting is key.
- Self-starter, confident to initiate and progress work
Our ambition is that the RCR leads the AI work in our specialities and your skills and ability to develop your AI knowledge, build relationships and lead projects of work could be what helps us achieve it. If this influential and exciting opportunity sounds like the role for you, we encourage you to find out more about it, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the AI Manager candidate pack.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
- Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
- Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
- Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
- Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition awards
Are you a strategic and hands-on digital leader ready to shape the future of our digital landscape and improve the experience for dogs and the people who care for them?
We’re looking for a Digital Product Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large and complex digital products that meet user needs and drive organisational impact.
What does this role do?
As Digital Product Manager, you'll:
- lead the discovery, design and delivery of new digital products, managing complex builds, integrations and user centred, data driven development,
- collaborate across teams and with external partners to ensure smooth delivery, strong user journeys and alignment with the live website and wider directorate goals,
- manage, coach and develop a Digital Product Officer,
- ensure strong governance, accessibility and data protection compliance, and use performance insights to drive continuous improvement.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 7th and 8th May 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
We’re looking for someone with proven digital product management experience, strong UX and agile understanding, confidence in project planning, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. You’ll use data to inform decisions, have experience supporting or managing others, with the ability to cultivate a supportive, high-performing team culture.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Salary: £39,920
Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.
Contract type: 3-year fixed term, full-time (35 hours/week)
Closing date: 03 May 2026
Interview date: 11 May 2026
This is a newly created role within the Diocese of London, supporting the Head of Racial Justice Priority in delivering the aims of the Diocese’s Racial Justice strategy. The postholder will sit within the wider racial justice team and contribute to the development and delivery of key programmes.
The role involves managing projects, supporting programme design and working with a range of stakeholders across diocesan, civic and community networks. It will focus on addressing racial disparities and supporting changes in practice and culture across the Diocese.
Job Summary
The Racial Justice Project Manager will support the delivery of the Diocese’s Racial Justice strategy by providing project management and programme support across a range of initiatives. Working with senior colleagues, clergy and partners, the role will help ensure projects are coordinated, delivered effectively and aligned with diocesan priorities.
Job responsibilities
· Support the design and delivery of racial justice programmes and initiatives
· Manage projects, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and delivered effectively
· Support training and leadership development programmes related to racial justice
· Oversee data collection, analysis and reporting to support programme delivery
· Coordinate engagement activities and partnerships with diocesan teams, schools and community organisations
· Contribute to monitoring and evaluation to support continuous improvement
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
· Understanding of racial justice, anti-racism, equality and inclusion, with relevant experience
· Experience of project management and working across multiple priorities
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
· Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds
· Ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion
· Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England
· Right to work in the UK
· The person will require a enhanced DBS check
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page
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For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has helped the military community succeed beyond service – building careers, shaping futures, and living with purpose. Last year, we provided dedicated and specialist employment and justice support to over 23,000 people to create careers and long-term stability.
Are you a passionate leader with a commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community? We’re looking for an experienced and driven individual to lead and shape our national employment support service, helping veterans and their families build meaningful and sustainable careers.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence strategy, and make a real difference across the UK.
Brief role description
The Programme Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in delivering the Forces Employment Charity’s Ex-Forces Employment Charity Programme. This programme provides regionally-based, comprehensive employment support to all who have served in HM Armed Forces, ensuring personal and locally informed guidance for veterans seeking employment or career change.
Working closely with the Director of Veterans and Families Employment, the Programme Manager drives operational excellence, strengthens service consistency across the UK, and represents the charity’s employment offer in the devolved nations. They ensure that our national network of Advisors is supported, empowered, and aligned to strategic goals, enabling the very best outcomes for the veteran community.
It’s essential that they have experience managing multi-site or national teams, alongside a strong understanding of employment support or careers guidance. They will be confident working with a range of stakeholders, able to use data to inform decisions, and an excellent communicator. Strong IT skills and a genuine commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community are also key.
Ideally, they will bring experience from the veterans or employability sector, along with some understanding of devolved nation policy or frameworks such as safeguarding or vocational training.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check our website.
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


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The governance and policy manager is a senior strategic and operational role responsible for leading, coordinating, and strengthening all governance-related functions across World Physiotherapy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role ensures the organisation consistently meets the highest standards of governance, compliance, transparency, and accountability, in line with its global mission and constitutional framework.
The postholder serves as a key advisor to the CEO, board, and leadership structures, ensuring governance systems are robust, efficient, and appropriate for an international membership organisation. The role works closely with member organisations (MOs), regions, and speciality groups to enhance governance practices, ensure policy alignment, and support coherent decision-making across the global network.
The role also contributes to organisational direction by actively participating in the development and implementation of the World Physiotherapy strategic plan and supporting alignment with regional and other strategic plans.
1. Governance leadership and oversight
- Lead, coordinate, and oversee all governance functions and activities across World Physiotherapy.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with the constitution, bylaws, policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Regularly review and update governance frameworks, systems, and processes to align with international best practices.
- Provide authoritative advice and interpretation on governance matters to the CEO, board, and leadership structures.
- Develop and implement governance improvement initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness and accountability.
- Work collaboratively with the World Physiotherapy development and membership divisions to ensure organisational cohesion and effective delivery of the global mission.
2. Board and executive support
- Support and coordinate the development of high-quality board papers, briefings, and decision-support materials.
- Support the full lifecycle of board meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, logistics, and action tracking.
- Ensure timely circulation of clear, accurate, and structured information to support informed decision-making.
- Maintain and manage official governance records, including minutes, resolutions, and statutory documentation.
- Monitor follow-up actions and ensure implementation of board decisions.
3. General meeting (GM) management
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver all World Physiotherapy global and regional general meetings in accordance with constitutional requirements.
- Develop and manage timelines for GM preparation, including submission, review, and distribution of papers.
- Oversee the drafting and quality assurance of reports, motions, and official documentation.
- Ensure accurate recording of proceedings, decisions, and outcomes.
- Verify compliance with all procedural and constitutional requirements for general meetings.
4. Regional elections coordination
- Plan and oversee regional election processes, ensuring alignment with organisational rules, timelines, and standards.
- Develop and implement clear election procedures and guidance for regions in line with the constitution.
- Ensure elections are conducted transparently, fairly, and consistently across all regions.
- Provide advisory support to regional executive committees on governance and election matters.
- Maintain comprehensive records of election processes, results, and compliance.
5. Policy development and management
- Lead the drafting, review, and implementation of governance and organisational policies.
- Ensure policies are consistent, up to date, and aligned with strategic priorities and international standards.
- Provide expert policy advice and interpretation to the CEO, board, MOs, regions, and speciality groups.
- Establish and maintain systems to monitor policy implementation, compliance, and effectiveness.
6. Strategic planning and alignment
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the World Physiotherapy strategic plan.
- Support alignment between global strategy and regional and other relevant strategic plans.
- Provide governance input into strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with constitutional and policy frameworks.
- Monitor and report on governance-related strategic objectives and outcomes.
7. Support to member organisations, regions, and specialty groups
- Provide expert governance and policy advice to MOs, regions, and speciality groups.
- Develop practical tools, templates, and guidance to strengthen governance capacity across the network.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices in governance globally.
- Respond to governance queries and provide timely, solution-oriented support.
8. Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Act as a central liaison on governance matters between the CEO, board, committees, and membership.
- Ensure consistent and transparent communication of governance processes, decisions, and requirements.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with the communications and marketing team for the delivery of all key communications.
9. Continuous improvement and risk management
- Identify governance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Lead initiatives to enhance governance maturity and organisational performance.
- Monitor global trends in governance and advise on relevant improvements.
- Support organisational risk management processes related to governance and compliance.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law, public administration, governance, business administration, international relations, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (eg master’s degree) in governance, public policy, law, MBA, or related discipline (desirable).
- Professional certification in governance, compliance, or company secretariat (eg Chartered Governance Institute or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in governance or non-profit management.
Essential experience and skills
- Extensive experience in governance, policy, or organisational management, preferably in an international or membership-based organisation.
- Strong knowledge of non-profit governance frameworks and best practices.
- Proven experience supporting boards and senior leadership.
- Experience managing complex governance processes (eg elections, general meetings).
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high quality formal documentation.
- Ability to work effectively across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
Desirable
- Experience working with global professional associations or health related organisations.
- Familiarity with constitutional frameworks and regulatory environments in international organisations.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders across multiple regions.
Personal attributes
- Highly organised, proactive, and detail oriented.
- Strong integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Collaborative, diplomatic, and skilled in stakeholder management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinker with a practical, solution oriented mindset.
Impact of the role
This role is critical to ensuring World Physiotherapy operates with excellence in governance and policy. The governance and policy manager supports effective decision-making at the highest level, strengthens organisational credibility, and contributes to a cohesive, well-governed global network aligned with its strategic objectives.
Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.


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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Social Care Service in Kent.
£27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC.
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother.
Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that.
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a move on Support Plan
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.'
Ensuring customers have full access to any move on welfare support by completing move on paperwork prior to customers move on date.
Liaising and building partnerships with local charities to support customers with move on items
Accompany customers to property viewings.
Helping to set up utilities for move on customers
Working proactively with the refuge and IDVA teams and referring any clients/customers to the IDVAs where required.
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits to which they are entitled
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Develop links with private sector landlords, estate agents and other housing providers in order to source additional units and move on accommodation
Deliver domestic abuse training and awareness raising to housing teams and local landlords forums
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Engage positively in reflective practice sessions with colleagues.
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
The Senior Advice Worker – SEND will be the specialist and subject expert in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and kinship care. You’ll provide 1:1 advice directly to kinship carers on all issues that impact on their caring role.
You will often be supporting kinship carers in high crisis. It will be part of your job to calm a situation quickly and support people to communicate what they need so you can provide personalised in-depth advice.
You’ll provide advice by phone, video calls and email, but you’ll also need to be able to respond to text, WhatsApp and online chat and other channels as we develop the service.
You’ll specialise in providing advice and information to enable kinship carers to support children with SEND needs, including speech, language and communication difficulties, social, emotional and mental health challenges, specific learning difficulties, and autism.
This will include advice and casework to support kinship carers to navigate the education system, understand Education, Health and Care Plan processes and access support from schools, children’s services and CAMHS.
As subject expert, you’ll provide expert input to the development of written information and resources and the development and delivery of specialist training for kinship carers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Respond to enquiries through a range of incoming channels. This includes taking calls on our advice line, as well as responding to enquiries submitted through our website, via internal referral or other channels.
- Provide high quality advice and information to kinship carers on their rights, entitlements and responsibilities in relation to welfare benefits, local authority allowances, support from children’s services, relevant legal orders, sources of educational, parenting and legal support and other issues that may be required.
- Assess vulnerability and risk to prioritise and respond to kinship carers’ issues in a timely manner.
- Research individual cases and identify possible courses of action.
- Address all safeguarding concerns in line with policy.
- Facilitate access to our advice service for people with diverse needs, e.g. by using appropriate translation services or assistive technology.
- Adapt communication style to respond appropriately to differing needs.
- Provide advice in a format that is manageable and understandable for the individual kinship carer.
- Apply agreed Kinship models of practice as appropriate, e.g. taking a trauma-informed approach.
- Provide specialist advice and casework on SEND-related issues. This may involve:
- providing additional advice or support to enable a client to take action
- undertaking follow-up action on behalf of the client to move the case on, e.g. negotiating with third parties
- taking on complex casework to pursue significant outcomes for the client or strategic impact for all kinship carers
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Proactively update colleagues across Kinship on relevant updates in the SEND landscape, providing guidance to teams.
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Work closely with training colleagues to develop, create and occasionally lead training sessions to support kinship carers to navigate the SEND system.
Essential requirements include:
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Minimum of 2 years’ recent experience of delivering in-depth advice work on complex social welfare legal issues (e.g. benefits, housing, education or social care) to members of the public.
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Experience of giving both telephone and written advice.
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Either significant knowledge of and expertise in the SEND system and SEND-related issues, with the ability to develop expertise in kinship care advice; or, Significant knowledge of and expertise in kinship care advice, with substantial knowledge of SEND-related advice issues and the ability to become an expert in SEND advice for kinship carers.
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A demonstrable knowledge of relevant sources of advice and information.
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Knowledge and evidence of good understanding of safeguarding issues and good practice.
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Proven understanding of the importance of confidentiality and a non-judgmental approach.
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Experience and confidence in development of resources
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Experience of effective management and supervision of staff, projects and/or services.
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Experience using Case Management Systems and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.
What we offer you:
- Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
- Charity Worker Discounts.
Key dates:
- Application deadline: Monday 20 April 2026, 12pm
- First interview: w/c 4 May 2026 (online)
- Second interview: w/c 11 May 2026 (if required)
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Senior Advice Worker - SEND by sending a CV and answering the questions below. The deadline is 12pm on Monday 20 April 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines.
Please provide a cover letter answering the following 4 questions (up to 250 words per answer):
- Give an overview of how your experience, qualifications and training equip you for the role of Senior Advice Worker - SEND.
- Explain why you want to work for Kinship.
- What are the key skills and personal attributes that you would bring to the role?
- What do you see as the most significant advice issues confronting kinship families navigating the SEND system?
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Some tips for your application:
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values in the job pack.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter and ensure you answer all the questions
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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Community Partners Engagement Project Manager
Change4Life Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Centre (W10)
22.2 hours per week (part-time)
Grade 3 (upper) point 24-28: £36,501 - £40,024 FTE per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting (£21,900.60 - £24,014.40 per annum, pro rata)
Permanent
Are you an experienced, highly motivated project manager with excellent community organisation engagement and communication skills? We are looking for an experienced Community Partners Engagement Project Manager with an impressive track record of co-ordinating and delivering high quality community organisation engagement work in partnership with statutory stakeholders. You will strive for excellent standards, robustly managing a quality, outcomes driven engagement project. By joining Change4Life you will ensure your project promotes key public health priorities including oral health, healthy eating, emotional wellbeing and physical activity to maximise promotion of consistent health messages and encourage children young people and their families to eat well, move more and feel good, embedded in a holistic health promotion and community-based service.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
To provide leadership and day‑to‑day management for the Change4Life Neighbourhood Projects. These place‑based annual initiatives focus identifying and overcoming barriers to on promoting healthy eating and physical activity in four priority wards, selected based on National Child Measurement Programme data and levels of deprivation where children are most at risk of poor health outcomes.
As the Community Partners Engagement Project Manager, you will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of the Neighbourhood Projects, working closely with – and line‑managing – the Community Partners Engagement Coordinator. You will share strategic oversight with the Change4Life Programme Manager and Change4Life Service Manager and play a key role in shaping high‑quality, outcome‑focused interventions that deliver positive, measurable changes for children, young people and their families. This role directly contributes to Family Action’s strategic ambition to ensure the organisation is Stronger than Ever.
Central to your work will be mobilising and supporting local partners within each ward to co‑design and co‑deliver initiatives that address the real, locally identified barriers to healthy eating and physical activity. You will build on existing community strengths, ensuring that projects reflect local needs and amplify community voices.
You will work collaboratively with delivery partners, wider community organisations, and local councils, engaging relevant council teams when required. By developing strong, productive relationships, you will help create a local movement that brings together residents, services, and organisations to make it easier for children, young people and their families to eat well and stay active.
The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to national and local public health priorities.
Your skills
You will bring your knowledge and experience of project management to co-ordinate and deliver co-produced neighbourhood project plans in partnership with key local stakeholders. The post requires an ability to co-ordinate and manage the Change4Life neighbourhood projects in close partnership with Public Health and Local Authority partners. The ability to think outside of the box, work in a creative and dynamic environment, excellent partnership skills with statutory and voluntary organisations are key. Strong staff management skills, excellent report writing and data analysis skills are required for this role and a thorough understanding of quality assurance and safeguarding frameworks and practice.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.
For an application pack and further information please visit the intranet internal vacancies section.
Please email completed expressions of interest to:
Closing date: Monday 27th April at 23:59
Interview: Week commencing 4th May
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
ID: 1762
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.
We work towards this by:
• Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
• Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
• Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.
This means:
• Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
• Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
• Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.
What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.
Department background
The Advice Services directorate at Toynbee Hall is central to our commitment to address and alleviate poverty in London and beyond. Specialising in debt, welfare benefits, legal support, and generalist advice, our directorate has proven instrumental in significantly enhancing the financial wellbeing of those we serve. Last year alone, our efforts helped individuals and families to be over £23 million better off, showcasing the direct impact of our work.
tional model combines direct service provision with a collaborative approach. We directly employ a number of advisors who deliver expert, impartial advice. Simultaneously, we lead a coalition of 15 partner charities—including local Citizens Advice Bureaus and law centres—where additional advisors are employed. This structure allows us to amplify our reach and effectiveness, ensuring that a comprehensive network of support is available to those in need.
By integrating direct support with strategic partnerships, the Advice Services directorate not only tackles immediate financial and legal challenges but also contributes to the broader goal of systemic change, enhancing economic security and community resilience across one of the most challenged demographics in the nation.
How we work
Our values are Inclusive, Courageous and Empowering and we expect everyone who works with us to work in a way that aligns with these values and to do their utmost to deliver our strategic objectives according to their role.
Job purpose
As a Customer Care Representative, you’ll be the first friendly face (or voice) people meet when they reach out for help with challenges like debt, housing, benefits, employment or consumer issues. You’ll play a key role in helping each person feel listened to, supported, and confident about their next steps.
You’ll handle a mix of face-to-face, phone, and digital enquiries, working with empathy, patience, and clear communication. With full training provided, you’ll gain the skills to manage sensitive conversations, complete initial assessments, book appointments, and connect people to the right support services quickly and smoothly.
Scope of role
· Provide friendly, professional, and high-quality customer service as the first point of contact for people seeking advice.
· Manage a range of enquiries via phone, email, web chat, WhatsApp, and in-person at our Triage Hub
· Conduct initial assessments and book appointments with our advice specialists.
· Maintain accurate and confidential client information using our CRM system, always following GDPR and data protection requirements.
· Identify when to signpost or refer people to other organisations to ensure they receive the right support.
· Handle feedback or complaints with empathy, professionalism, and a focus on finding solutions.
· Approach sensitive or challenging conversations calmly, using good communication and de-escalation skills.
· Apply safeguarding principles in everyday work - training and guidance will be provided.
· Collaborate with colleagues and project partners to improve how people access and experience our service.
· Contribute to team meetings, training sessions, and occasional events at our East London hub and other venues as required.
Key working relationships
· Internal: CCR Managers, frontline advisors, Communications and Marketing colleagues, Project Leads, Data and Insights teams, and wider Toynbee Hall staff.
· External: Advisors and Clients
What Success Looks Like in Your First Year
- You’ll complete your CMA Level 3 qualification and gain confidence in supporting people with financial and wellbeing issues.
- You’ll build strong communication and assessment skills, managing a variety of enquiries confidently.
- You’ll contribute ideas that help improve our service and client experience.
- You’ll be part of a team that trusts and supports one another and learns together.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Essential
· Experience in providing customer service in person, over the phone or online
· Clear and confident communicator with good spoken and written English
· Strong active listening and questioning skills
· Able to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds
· Calm and empathetic approach when supporting people in distress or dealing with sensitive or challenging situations
· Good emotional resilience and self-awareness, including recognising when to seek support
· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and maintain attention to detail in a busy environment
· Strong attention to detail
· Ability to manage time in a busy service environment.
· Collaborative, solutions focused approach.
· Confident using Apple MacBook, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and CRM systems
· Understanding of safeguarding principles and a willingness to apply these confidently after training
Desirable
· Knowledge of community services in a London context.
· Experience working or volunteering in advice, support, housing, debt, benefits, or other community-facing services
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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The Information & Advice Service is highly regarded within the London Borough of Merton and accredited with the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and Age UK Quality Advice Standard (QAS). We have developed the service over the last five years to provide high quality advice for older people to enable them to live more healthily, happily and independently in later life.
In April 2025 – March 2026 the service worked with over 1,500 older adults across a range of issues including money and benefits, health, housing and care. During this time, we assisted older adults to generate over £820,535 of previously unclaimed benefits and make informed choices about their lives.
The role involves providing initial information and guidance, primarily over the phone, assessing need and urgency, and ensuring clients are directed to the most appropriate support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal College of Radiologists is seeking a Service Desk Support Coordinator to join our high performing and well respected IT team. The team supports both day to day office users and the College’s expanding, business critical examinations operations, which represent a significant part of our income and reputation.
This role is central to the delivery of excellent IT services. You will provide 1st and 2nd line support to end users, contribute to the ongoing maintenance of our IT infrastructure, and work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Your focus will always be on delivering outstanding customer service, meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and ensuring a positive experience for every user.
As the Service Desk Support Coordinator, you’ll be the approachable and knowledgeable face of IT at the Royal College of Radiologists. Acting as the first point of contact, you’ll support staff, Officers, Examiners, and remote users with IT and Audio Visual systems. From resolving technical issues and managing service requests, to supporting high stakes examinations and ensuring meeting spaces run flawlessly, your work will have a visible and meaningful impact across the organisation.
If you’re passionate about technology, thrive in a service focused environment, and enjoy solving problems, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected and forward thinking professional body.
What you’ll do:
- Provide responsive, customer focused IT support via Freshdesk, Microsoft Teams, email, phone, and in person
- Log, manage, and resolve IT support tickets in line with agreed SLAs
- Support a wide range of technologies including Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and mobile devices
- Assist with user onboarding, training, and the creation and upkeep of technical documentation
- Deliver reliable Audio Visual and video conferencing support for meetings and events
- Provide IT support for examinations and events, occasionally outside standard working hours
- Work collaboratively with HR, Digital Products teams, and external technology partners
What you’ll need:
- ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent practical experience in IT Service Management
- Hands on experience with service desk ticketing systems and supporting Windows and macOS environments
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and end user device support
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and basic networking
- Excellent communication skills with a customer first mindset
- A proactive, self motivated approach and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and development
- A commitment to data protection, information security, and sustainable working practices
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The role
You will be responsible for the development and delivery of our Community Services; ensuring they
deliver against our strategic ambitions. Working with our Head of Home and Hospital and Head of
Information and Advice you will also ensure effective integration between service areas, and that our
people are consistently led and managed.
Background to the role
The post has been vacant since October, since then we’ve undertaken a review of our community team
and our current community delivery – it’s important we get these things right if we are to deliver our
ambitious strategy. By the time you begin in role there will be a clear plan for development which you will
lead on delivering.
This is a challenging and rewarding role; you’ll have expertise in the needs of older people as well as
experience of change management and of leading operations. You will be resilient and will have values
which align with ours: Kind, Accountable, Collaborative, Flexible and Inclusive. You’ll be an active
member of the senior leadership team, collaborating with colleagues on organisational development, and
culture. You'll be a confident networker, initiating and developing external relationships and networks
which will support and enhance our community services offer.
There will be a lot of opportunity to make your mark, deliver change and support a very willing and
enthusiastic team to develop together. We’ll expect a great deal of you but in return you’ll be well
supported, invested-in and given lots of opportunity to learn and grow as an organisational leader.
We are looking for people who understand the community we serve and are
therefore specifically looking for applicants who live in and/or have strong connections with
Hackney, Tower Hamlets or Newham. Additionally, we are determined to increase the diversity of
our senior team in line with our organisational EDI Objectives. For this reason, we are actively
seeking candidates from the Global Majority (all non-white ethnic groups, including Black, Asian,
and other groups previously labelled as "ethnic minorities" or ‘BAME’)
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We are looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable Information & Advice Generalist Adviser to join our team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.
In this role, you will provide vital information, advice and practical support to older people, their carers and families, helping them to navigate challenges around welfare benefits, housing, care and other key areas of later life.
You will work directly with clients through appointments, telephone and email, as well as taking part in outreach and occasional home visits. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same, requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail and a calm, empathetic approach.
Alongside delivering advice, you will support casework, maintain accurate records and work closely with colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations to ensure a joined-up service.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference, supporting older people to understand their rights, access the support available to them and feel more confident and in control of their lives.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



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