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Alzheimers Society
Newport, Gwent (On-site)
10.54 miles
£25,391 - £26,421 Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Job description
At Alzheimer’s Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in Gwent working 25 hours per week on a fixed term basis until March 2027 (due to the funding requirements this must be over 5 days Monday – Friday).
This is a community-based role involving regular travel across the Newport, South Walesarea including local home visits, meetings, and direct support, with the flexibility to work from home based on business and community needs.
You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, providing support. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes.
We have an amazing opportunity to join us at the Alzheimer’s Society and be part of the Gwent Dementia Support Service as a Dementia Adviser in the Newport Hub. The Dementia Support Service provides personalised advice, guidance and support to people living with dementia and their carers. We have 5 Dementia Hubs across each of the five local authorities within Gwent (Hub locations: Abergavenny, Caerphilly, Newport, Cwmbran and Ebbw Vale). As a Dementia Adviser covering the Dementia Hubs, you will work closely with other Dementia Advisors, third sector agencies, as well as representatives from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Local Authorities and other local organisations. you will play a key role in supporting the ongoing development and promotion of the hubs
The Dementia Hubs are located in community venues and offer open access for anyone looking for Information, Assistance or Advice about memory concerns and/or Dementia. This may be individuals, carers or family members, or professionals. The support/information required is unique to each individual, as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.
As a Dementia Adviser within the Hubs, you will have the rewarding opportunity to support the development of the service offer based on feedback from partner agencies and those attending the hub. By providing this early intervention, we can help people seek support from the appropriate agency, understand their type of dementia, manage ongoing daily living needs, take control of their health and wellbeing and provide access to relevant local services. This could include referring on to one of our internal services. Our wider team of Dementia Adviser’s support people in their homes, being able to interact face to face, over the telephone and virtually, helping to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future.
We also provide peer support services to ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support they need whilst enjoying meaningful and engaging activities. As a Dementia Adviser within the hubs, you will promote these peer support services, as well as those run by partner agencies, whilst bringing an enthusiastic and positive approach to the role.
You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you.
About you
You will have:
- An understanding of dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with dementia and those who care for them.
- Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles.
- You will be able to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- The ability to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities.
- Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records.
- A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences.
- The ability to travel independently across Caerphilly and wider on occasions.
- The confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding. You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks.
You don't need previous dementia experience to apply.
Please don't be put off from applying if you don't meet every requirement listed below. We recognise the value of transferable skills, lived experience and potential. Whether your experience comes from work, volunteering, supporting someone affected by dementia, or you're looking for your first professional role, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. To be successful in this role you will have:
- Excellent non-judgmental communication and listening skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage the hub rota and partner agencies attendance
- Ability to assess client need along with the understanding of client confidentially is essential.
- Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- You will also be committed to putting people affected by dementia at the heart of everything we do, to make the service the best it can be.
- Preferably experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies and great networking and influencing skills are essential.
- You should have good IT skills and the ability to embrace occasional changes in IT tools.
- Have the ability and means to be able to travel independently throughout Gwent.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via Teams w/c 24th August.
If you require this advert in Welsh, please contact us at [email protected]
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
INDAZ
This is a community-based role involving regular travel across the Newport, South Walesarea including local home visits, meetings, and direct support, with the flexibility to work from home based on business and community needs.
You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, providing support. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes.
We have an amazing opportunity to join us at the Alzheimer’s Society and be part of the Gwent Dementia Support Service as a Dementia Adviser in the Newport Hub. The Dementia Support Service provides personalised advice, guidance and support to people living with dementia and their carers. We have 5 Dementia Hubs across each of the five local authorities within Gwent (Hub locations: Abergavenny, Caerphilly, Newport, Cwmbran and Ebbw Vale). As a Dementia Adviser covering the Dementia Hubs, you will work closely with other Dementia Advisors, third sector agencies, as well as representatives from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Local Authorities and other local organisations. you will play a key role in supporting the ongoing development and promotion of the hubs
The Dementia Hubs are located in community venues and offer open access for anyone looking for Information, Assistance or Advice about memory concerns and/or Dementia. This may be individuals, carers or family members, or professionals. The support/information required is unique to each individual, as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.
As a Dementia Adviser within the Hubs, you will have the rewarding opportunity to support the development of the service offer based on feedback from partner agencies and those attending the hub. By providing this early intervention, we can help people seek support from the appropriate agency, understand their type of dementia, manage ongoing daily living needs, take control of their health and wellbeing and provide access to relevant local services. This could include referring on to one of our internal services. Our wider team of Dementia Adviser’s support people in their homes, being able to interact face to face, over the telephone and virtually, helping to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future.
We also provide peer support services to ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support they need whilst enjoying meaningful and engaging activities. As a Dementia Adviser within the hubs, you will promote these peer support services, as well as those run by partner agencies, whilst bringing an enthusiastic and positive approach to the role.
You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you.
About you
You will have:
- An understanding of dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with dementia and those who care for them.
- Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles.
- You will be able to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- The ability to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities.
- Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records.
- A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences.
- The ability to travel independently across Caerphilly and wider on occasions.
- The confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding. You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks.
You don't need previous dementia experience to apply.
Please don't be put off from applying if you don't meet every requirement listed below. We recognise the value of transferable skills, lived experience and potential. Whether your experience comes from work, volunteering, supporting someone affected by dementia, or you're looking for your first professional role, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. To be successful in this role you will have:
- Excellent non-judgmental communication and listening skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage the hub rota and partner agencies attendance
- Ability to assess client need along with the understanding of client confidentially is essential.
- Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- You will also be committed to putting people affected by dementia at the heart of everything we do, to make the service the best it can be.
- Preferably experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies and great networking and influencing skills are essential.
- You should have good IT skills and the ability to embrace occasional changes in IT tools.
- Have the ability and means to be able to travel independently throughout Gwent.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via Teams w/c 24th August.
If you require this advert in Welsh, please contact us at [email protected]
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
INDAZ
Posted on: 29 July 2026
Closing date: 13 August 2026 at 01:00
Job ref: 4052 (8767)
Tags: Advice / Information
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Job description
Our client provides retirement services to those who serve or work for the church. Both a regulated pension fund and registered charity, more than 44,000 people rely on them for their pensions. The board also supports 2,500 retired clergy with housing, including managing a national portfolio of 1,200 rented homes and Community Living options.
Supported by a multi-million pound grant from the wider church, they are setting up a new function responsible for engaging with clergy at all stages of life and ministry on their current and future plans, offering access to grants to kick-start saving, bespoke advice at key life stages and tailored products that will provide people more choice about their future. As part of this new function, they are now recruiting for a proactive, empathetic Regional Adviser to deliver personalised support to clergy based across the South West region, helping them with day-to-day financial wellbeing matters, and retirement planning.
Working across Dioceses operating across the South West, you will proactively lead local engagement with clergy through structured, personalised one-to-one conversations, events and outreach, helping to connect individuals with expert advice, guidance, products and services that support their current and future financial plans. As a key point of contact for individuals and dioceses in your region, you’ll champion the needs and experiences of clergy, helping to build confidence about what the future might hold, and connecting people to the right information, products, specialists or local support. This is an exciting opportunity to join at the very beginning, shape how the service works, and make a real impact.
To apply for this role you will have demonstrable experience of delivering welfare, casework or financial wellbeing support in a client-facing capacity. You will be a warm, and empathetic communicator with proven experience of building, nurturing and maintaining relationships across multiple organisations and will comfortable adapting approach to meet the specific needs to clients. You will also have experience of planning and delivering local events, workshops or learning sessions. Overall, you will be an organised, proactive self-starter, comfortable working autonomously, managing a varied workload and prioritising fieldwork alongside virtual delivery.
If you are interested in applying for this exciting position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to fully brief you on the role.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process please reach out directly to Victoria Savva at Prospectus.
Please note, this is a remote role based in the South West region, with an expectation that you combine virtual delivery with regular local travel and partnership-building. While a lot of delivery can be virtual, applicants should have access to reliable transport and be able to travel when required. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Please note this is a part-time role (28 hours per week).
First stage online interviews – Wednesday 26th August
Second stage face to face interviews – Tuesday 8th September
Organisation
Recruitment Agency 
101 - 500
Posted on: 27 July 2026
Closing date: 17 August 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 194948
Tags: Advice / Information, Finance, Faith-Based
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Money and Benefits Adviser
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Generalist Adviser working as a Money and Benefits Caseworker.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist welfare benefits advice and casework to people affected by cancer, helping them navigate financial challenges and access the support they are entitled to. Working as part of a compassionate and professional team, you will play a vital role in reducing financial hardship and improving wellbeing for clients at some of the most difficult times in their lives.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and holds the Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Accreditation
Position: Generalist Adviser
Location: Derbyshire (Remote working with travel to healthcare and community settings and quarterly meeting in the local office)
Salary: £29,806.00 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week) Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
About the Role
We're looking for highly motivated and committed individuals to provide specialist advice and representation on welfare benefits, grants and financial support, managing a caseload that includes complex cases, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals. The Money & More Benefits Caseworker supports clients across all stages of the cancer pathway, including diagnosis, treatment, palliative care and end-of-life support. You will deliver advice through a range of channels including telephone, email, digital platforms and face-to-face appointments within healthcare and community settings.
Key duties include:
· Deliver specialist welfare benefits advice and casework.
· Manage a varied caseload, including complex benefit appeals and tribunal work.
· Support clients to maximise income through benefits, grants and other financial assistance.
· Advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients with third parties.
· Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community organisations and partner agencies.
· Maintain accurate case records and meet quality assurance standards.
· Contribute to service development, research and campaigns work.
About You
The ideal candidates will have:
· Significant experience providing welfare benefits advice and casework, including Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals
· A strong understanding of welfare benefits legislation and financial support available to vulnerable clients
· Experience supporting vulnerable people using a person-centred and empathetic approach
· Experience managing a caseload and achieving targets and deadlines
· A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
· A non-judgemental, empathetic approach to people
· Strong IT and digital skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work.
About the Organisation
Join a local charity that provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to everyone across Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak.
This advice can help people find a way forward with their problems, whoever they are, whatever the problem.
What is on offer:
The charity offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
· Generous annual leave: 35 days per year (pro rata), including all bank holidays and Christmas
· Buy/sell leave scheme: Flexibility to buy or sell up to one week of leave each year (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme: Includes wellbeing support, free counselling, and lifestyle perks
· Contractual sick pay: depended on length of service
· Long service rewards: Extra leave and gift cards after five years of service and beyond
· Workplace pension: Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
· Hybrid working: the option to work from home, if it works for you and for the team
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work. Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsor licence.
Other roles you may have experience of include Money and Benefits Adviser, Money Advisor, Benefits Advisor, Housing Advisor, Cancer Support, Cancer Advice and Support.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Organisation
Posted on: 24 July 2026
Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 8687 - CJ
Tags: Advice / Information, Finance, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Customer Service, Housing, Customer support, Health / Medical, Wellbeing, Social / Support Work
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Cardiff (Hybrid)
4.61 miles
Up to £26748.40 per annum
Full-time
Contract (BBTECH_RESERVED:Text100)
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for Helpline Advisors to join the growing National Contact Centre team in Cardiff, working 37.5 hours a week over a 24/7 rota. These positions are offered on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2027.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based at our National Contact Centre in Cardiff. There will be an initial induction period that will run Monday to Friday 9am-5pm for a 4 week period. After successfully completing your induction, you will move to your fixed rota hours.
As a Helpline Adviser you will:
- Able to respond to victims of and those affected by crime by providing emotional support, information and referrals on to Victim Support services and other agencies
- Providing immediate support, advice and trauma first aid referrals to victims of and those affected by major incidents and terrorism.
- Seamlessly working across multiple services with different processes, procedures and recording mechanisms.
- Managing and responding appropriately to competing priorities, services and needs.
- Responsible for taking disclosures and responding appropriately by either escalating the safeguarding concern to the 'Designated Safeguarding Officer' or to respond immediately to life threatening situations.
You will need:
- Experience of working in challenging and changing environments with the emphasis on excellence in service delivery.
- Experience of organising and prioritising a complex workload.
- The ability to deal sensitively with challenging and emotionally charged situations, demonstrate empathy and control own emotions.
- The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, including telephone skills
- Knowledge and understanding of:
- Relevant agencies and resources
- Importance of confidentiality and safe working practice
- Diversity issues and principles
- The impact of crime
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 17 July 2026
Closing date: 07 August 2026 at 11:04
Job ref: 6850
Tags: Helpline, Social / Support Work
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Remote
£30000 - £32000 Per Annum
Full-time
Contract (Contract to 31st August 2029)
Job description
Early Years Advisor
We have an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Early Years Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting high-quality early years provision across our services in this full-time position.
Position: Early Years Advisor
Location: Home working
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Duration: Contract to 31st August 2029
Benefits: Include 26 days paid holiday (rising to 30 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holidays, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working opportunities
The Role
As an Early Years Advisor, you will develop products, services and training materials, and respond to sector needs. You will be responsible for the high-quality development of products and services in line with the mission to promote quality in early years.
You will work collaboratively with other Early Years Advisors and managers to support the development of products and services for UK and international customers.
Responsibilities include:
- Under the guidance of line manager and the Early Years Development Manager, work with other Early Years Advisors to support the development of high-quality products and services
- Edit and proof-read documents for relevant research-based content and accuracy, following the organisation’s style guides
- Provide advice to members as requested relating to the childcare sector
- Maintain practical experiences within a childcare setting
- Maintain up to date professional knowledge and skills within area of responsibility and the early years sector
- Attend meetings as required (virtual and face to face)
- Achieve own annual KPIs and assist in the achievement of organisational objectives
- Report progress to management.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in early years
- Significant and recent demonstrable experience in leading practice as an early years professional or teacher
- Development and review of training and resources to improve early years practice
- Effective time management
- Using sound research-based evidence to develop written material
- Delivery against targets and deadlines
- Strong customer service or related experience
- Multi-agency partnership working
- Expertise in early years SEND would be advantageous but not mandatory.
To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries working in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.
The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.
You may have experience in areas such as Early Years Advisor, Early Years, Teacher, Primary Teacher, Early Years Teacher, Advisor, Programme Advisor.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Organisation
Posted on: 16 July 2026
Closing date: 13 August 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 8653
Tags: Advice / Information, Training / Learning, Teaching, Early Years, Education, Students / School, Youth / Children
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Job description
Outreach Adviser - Croft Woodlands (Uist & Barra)
The Woodland Trust is looking for an Outreach Adviser - Croft Woodlands (Uist & Barra) to join our Scotland Outreach Team. The Croft Woodland initiative is a partnership initiative between Woodland Trust Scotland (WTS), Point & Sandwick Trust (P&ST), Scottish Crofting Federation, Scottish Forestry, Coigach & Assynt Living Landscapes, the Woodland Croft Partnership, Shetland Amenity Trust and Orkney Woodlands Project. The aim of the project is to engage crofters in woodland creation and management on their holdings to deliver multiple benefits in terms of biodiversity, agricultural diversification, landscape and environment.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
- Provide expert advice and ongoing support to crofters, grazing committees and land managers on woodland creation and management projects.
- Lead the development and delivery of Forestry Grant Scheme applications, coordinating consultants or preparing proposals in-house.
- Plan and implement Croft Woodlands MOREwoods schemes, ensuring successful project delivery.
- Create and maintain accurate GIS mapping and ensure robust due diligence, including regulatory compliance and “right tree, right place” principles.
- Organise and deliver training programmes, facilitating knowledge sharing across individuals, communities and stakeholders.
- Work closely with Point and Sandwick Trust through regular liaison and updates.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with land managers, partners, regulators and local organisations to promote woodland initiatives.
- Manage project delivery end-to-end, including budgets, timelines, contractors and consultants, ensuring targets are met.
- Complete all project administration and reporting, contribute to stakeholder engagement, and support innovative approaches to increase participation and impact.
- This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the Uist and Barra landscape and wider Western Isles, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within the Western Isles or reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
The Candidate:
- Previous experience in developing and delivering woodland creation projects, particularly for small-scale projects.
- Experience of developing woodland management plans is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with and advise crofters, communities, schools and woodland owners.
- Experience managing and working effectively with contractors, consultants and external partners.
- Strong technical capability in digital mapping and GIS systems.
- Good working knowledge of woodland and croft grant schemes and funding mechanisms is desirable.
- Understanding of the crofting context in Scotland, particularly in the Western Isles, with Gaelic language/cultural awareness desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence to represent the organisation professionally and positively.
- Highly organised, self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to manage workload independently, collaborate across dispersed teams, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- A full driving licence and ability to travel across a wide area to undertake site visits and meetings, sometimes to remote locations. Overnight stays will be required from time to time.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held on the 19th, 20th and 21th of August 2026.
Organisation
Posted on: 14 July 2026
Closing date: 11 August 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Engagement / Outreach
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