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Our Greenwich Counselling Service, including our culturally specific African/African-Caribbean service, has been offering free counselling to Greenwich borough residents for more than 40 years. It has grown organically from telephone counselling and crisis intervention to longer term and culturally-specific counselling and relationship work. Counselling sessions are delivered by our dedicated and highly professional volunteer counsellors, as well as a small team of counselling coordinators. We consider accessibility, responsiveness, and a client-centred approach to be the key strengths of our service.
We are currently seeking an African/African-Caribbean Counselling Service Coordinator who will work directly with clients as well as managing and supervising the team of volunteer counsellors. You will work closely with the Clinical Leads and other members of the clinical team.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Wednesday 29th October (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 12th November
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark




We are seeking a Finance Assistant with excellent numerical skills and attention to detail, and good inter-personal skills to join our friendly Finance Team of Yeldall Manor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for helping others to join a Christian organisation dedicated to supporting men in their recovery journey.
As the Finance Assistant, you will assist with accounts payable/receivable and bank/cash reconciliations, and assist the Finance Team with administrative tasks using Excel (and accounts software). You will support our residents in the management of their money and benefits and accompany them to relevant appointments.
Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role requires a committed Christian faith to meet the occupational requirements (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). We ask all staff to engage with and support our residents in their recovery journey, offering encouragement in both practical and spiritual matters.
This is a part-time, permanent position (16 hours per week). You will work as part of a small, friendly team within the Finance & Fund-Raising office, located in a beautiful rural setting. Lunch is provided daily with staff and residents.
If you're excited about this opportunity and feel you have the skills to help support the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Noelene Bradley at Yeldall Manor.
Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents, so the successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please use your covering letter to demonstrate how you suit the role as outlined in the attached job description.
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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Home-Start Hillingdon is dedicated to supporting our community to enable families to provide their children with the best possible start in life
HOME-START HILLINGDON (HSH)
Co-ordinator (Full-time)
We are looking for a non-judgmental, compassionate individual who would fit into our passionate team.
Purpose of the Role
Manage and support a caseload of volunteers to empower vulnerable families in giving their children the best start in life, occasionally providing direct support. Contribute to volunteer recruitment, training, development, and the effective day-to-day operation of the organisation
Key Responsibilities. As a HSH Co-ordinator you will:
- Carry out initial home-visits and support families to set and monitor goals
- Match volunteers with families according to need and capacity
- Assess the suitability and complexity of referrals, liaise with referrers for additional information, and support onward referrals
- Supervise an appropriate caseload of volunteers and enable them to support families
- Monitor safeguarding concerns and liaise with the Operations Manager/Director as needed
- Contribute to the delivery of the Volunteer Preparation Courses
- Contribute to recruiting, selecting and preparing suitable volunteers
- Support the evaluation of the impact of HSH’s volunteering programme and family support
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key health partners, including those from Parent Infant Mental Health Teams, Midwifery, IAPT, Perinatal Teams, Health Visiting and other groups
You will need to be a car owner/driver
Closing Date: Monday 17th November at 9am Interview Date: Monday 1st December
(An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory reference and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check)
It’s important that our team represent the diversity of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic people/PoC, and marginalised groups.
Home-Start is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Employment Consultant (North Wales)
Location: Home-based with significant travel across designated region
Salary: £32,208 (+ cost of living increase in October 2025)
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)
Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension
Would you like to be inspired every day in a highly rewarding role? Whether it’s the veterans we support, your colleagues or the other services that we collaborate with, you will be working with an exceptional group of people.
At the Poppy Factory, we help armed forces veterans with health conditions to find meaningful and sustainable employment after service. This often means overcoming significant barrier to employment. Our aim is to empower veterans, help them to recognise their unique skills and give them the confidence to move forwards in their career.
As an Employment Consultant, you will be assisting veterans across the region back into work. Based at your home, but with extensive travel, you will help with application materials, overcome challenges, and connect with employers. You will also work alongside professionals in other services such as health or welfare to ensure that the veterans have access to all the support they need to overcome barriers to gain and retain employment.
What do we need from you?
- Empathetic and effective communicator. You will be comfortable building rapport and trust with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- A collaborative mindset. You will enjoy working as part of a team with colleagues based across the UK who support each other in what can sometimes be a challenging role. You will also work closely with many other organisations for the benefit of the veterans you will be supporting.
- Motivation and commitment. It takes hard work, tenacity and time to help people reach their employment goals. You will sometimes be helping people in challenging circumstances who need intensive support to move forwards.
- This is hugely varied role and no two days are the same. You will often need to balance competing priorities or quickly shift focus depending on the needs of the people you will be supporting.
- Experience of and confidence in supporting people with complex challenges such as, health issues, substance use, insecure housing, criminal records, or other barriers to employment.
- You will be an emotionally resilient individual who can effectively navigate challenging circumstances and provide unwavering support to those in need.
Why should you apply?
- A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.
- A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
- Variety in the role, a mix of travelling in your area, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
- The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
- Be part of an iconic charity with a 100+ year history
For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.
How to apply
To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Kirsty Gronow, Services Manager.
For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Kirsty Gronow.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.
No agencies please.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us. We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.
As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.
Additionally, we offer a guaranteed interview to veterans of the UK armed forces or members of the Reservist forces who meet the essential role criteria. Please make it clear in your application if you wish to be considered on this basis. Please note, to be eligible for consideration under this scheme your application must demonstrate that you meet the essential role criteria as set out in the person specification.
We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.
About The Poppy Factory
The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer. We recognise the impact that working with a challenging cohort can have on our staff, which is why we prioritise work/life balance and support mechanisms including training, supervision and EAP provision.
The Poppy Factory provides competitive terms and conditions of employment, including:
- Opportunity for home-based/hybrid and flexible working
- 28 days’ basic annual leave per year (including a day in lieu of Armistice Day, and 3 days’ Christmas closure), rising to 32 days with long service, plus bank holidays
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 10% employer contribution
The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.




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Are you passionate about ensuring the voice of children and young people are heard? Are you committed to advocating that children and young people’s rights are upheld? Do you believe that all children should receive consistently high-quality care in environments that strive to improve outcomes for each child? Do you have experience in social work, education, inspection, advocacy or residential childcare management? Then we have an exciting opportunity for a professional like you.
The Vacancy
The Independent Monitoring Service is seeking to recruit professionals with experience of working with children and vulnerable adults to the role of Independent Visitor.
We are looking for individuals all across Lancahsire and Merseyside areas, including but not limitted to: Liverpool, St Helen's, Warrington, Preston, Lytham, Blackpool.
The role of Independent Visitors is to provide visiting services on behalf of NYAS which are consistent with the National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Residential Special School Standards, Welsh National Minimum Standards, Health and Social Care Standards Scotland and CQC regulations. The main duties are:
- To undertake monthly visits to identified homes in accordance with the requirements of the relevant NYAS manager.
These visits will be:
Regulation 44 visits to residential children’s homes, short breaks and secure units.
Regulation 25 visits to residential family centres.
Care Quality Commission visits to residential adult homes.
Care Inspectorate Wales regulation 8 visits to residential children’s homes.
RSS20 visits to residential special schools.
Health and social care standards Scotland residential children’s homes.
Monitoring visits to unregulated provision.
- To undertake all tasks as identified by the relevant NYAS manager, during the visits and thereafter, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role.
- To provide factual reports within set timescales as required by the relevant NYAS manager.
Candidates should have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulated services and their inspection frameworks and also knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and adults at risk particularly those in residential care.
Candidates must have experience of working within a social or health care organisation, safeguarding and experience of managing complex relationships across a diverse field, e.g. OFSTED inspectors, social workers, residential care workers and registered managers, health care professionals.
Candidates should also possess a professional qualification in a related field, i.e. social work, residential care, health care professional, advocacy or youth work.
This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
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Join Savera UK
Are you passionate about human rights and committed to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices? We are seeking an Education & Youth Development Coordinator to develop and deliver our Education and Youth Engagement project and programmes for campaigning and awareness raising on ‘honour-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
The Role
This is a rewarding role where you will:
- Overall responsible for managing and coordinating the Education and Youth development programme, part of the Training and Education project.
- Develop and support the youth education programmes, and support the Training & Development Manager with any other relevant training and community engagement
- Work with Savera UK Youth Collectives to develop and ensure meaningful youth participation and delivery of projects and programmes that align with Savera UK’s mission to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
- To work closely with the wider Savera UK team to collaborate and assist with any relevant information around education and youth engagement
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Passionate advocate for human rights and social justice.
- Able to manage challenges effectively while modelling self-care.
- Experience and expertise in working with young people within education and community settings
- Demonstrate excellent skills in projects and programme development, management and delivery
- Ability to use creativity as a form of engagement
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Inspire and embrace change
- Innovative, adaptable, and solutions-focused
What We Offer
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Wellbeing support and external supervision
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employer pension contribution (3%)
Equality & Occupational Requirement
This post is open to anyone who is passionate and committed to ending HBA and harmful practices and human rights. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please send us your CV, cover letter and equal opportunities form. Please ensure that your cover letter tells us how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with first interviews taking place in September 2025. The advert may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact us.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at the time of applying
We will end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About us
For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.
The ideal candidate
To be considered for this role you should meet the following criteria:
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Deliver support to people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough of Tower Hamlets.
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Conduct person-centred assessments with individuals who self-present at the service for support.
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Agree support plans with service users to move into accommodation and access specialist services that address the underlying causes of their homelessness.
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Make referrals into Tower Hamlets and Pan-London local authority housing options services, in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act.
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Work with partner agencies to provide joint support to service users where appropriate.
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Build relationships with housing providers and the private rented sector to expand the portfolio of affordable referral routes into accommodation.
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Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.
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Contribute to the development of the service, ensuring a solution-focused and strengths-based approach in all areas of work.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to shopping discounts
- Learning & development opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice
To apply: Please upload your CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the job specification by 23 October 2025 at 23:30.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.




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Make a real impact shaping people culture at one of the UK’s most inspiring museum groups.
Are you passionate about creating inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplaces?
As the Senior People Partner within the People and Culture team, you’ll play a leading role in ensuring colleagues feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing in equal measure.
Location: Greenwich / Hybrid 3 days on site
Salary: £51425
Contract: Permanent, full time
About the role
As Senior People Partner, you’ll lead a small, dynamic team responsible for delivering high-quality, people-focused HR services across the organisation. You’ll be at the heart of employee relations, wellbeing, and inclusion ensuring policies, practices, and partnerships reflect the organisation’s values and legal obligations.
In this role you will:
• Lead and mentor a dedicated People Partnering team, ensuring consistent, high-impact HR support to managers and staff.
• Take ownership of complex employee relations casework, from early resolution through to employment tribunals.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders, helping them navigate challenging people matters with confidence and fairness.
• Drive improvements in policy, process, and people capability using data and insights.
• Champion wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, helping to embed positive cultural change.
• Manage relationships with unions, external investigators, and wellbeing partners.
You’ll have the scope to influence strategic decisions, shape best practice, and help create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.
About you
You will bring a strong foundation in HR leadership and a passion for people. To thrive in this role, you will:
• Be CIPD qualified, with extensive experience managing complex casework including disciplinaries, grievances, and employment tribunals.
• Be confident advising senior leaders and managers on all areas of employee relations, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Have a proven track record in coaching and developing managers to resolve issues and lead with empathy.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with an approachable and supportive style.
• Understand IR35, GDPR, and modern HR information systems (experience with iTrent or Business Objects is a bonus).
• Be genuinely passionate about diversity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
If you’re an experienced HR professional who thrives on collaboration, influence, and impact, this could be your next great move.
How to apply for the Senior People Partner through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Employee Relations Specialist located at our Head Office in Islington.
£50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
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:
The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for building strong working relationships across the business and advising, coaching and training stakeholders and the People team on best practice on all aspects of HR case work. This includes (but not limited to) disciplinary, grievances, absence management, probations, restructures and TUPE as well as training and coaching managers to enable them to successfully manage their teams whilst effectively managing risks.
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:
Offering best practice and pragmatic advice on all areas relating to HR Case work with the outcome of aiming to manage risks and reach successful resolution
Working with managers and staff to resolve conflict and grievances at the lowest level of formality possible
Addressing employee raised issues/concerns
Coaching and advising managers on policies/procedures, best practice and identifying risks/costs
Ensuring compliance with employment law and policy and processes
Ensuring all casework is dealt with in a timely and pragmatic way
Facililate change - supporting and advising on restructures, TUPE etc
Being a 'trusted advisor' to the business on all aspects of employee relations
Support on succession mapping: Provide support in identifying current and future skills requirements, succession gaps.
Support on HR induction and other HR related training
Building a good working relationship with the wider People team to ensure the effective working of the whole team
Ensure people management practices reflect employee brand, values and expected behaviours
Health & Wellbeing: Provide guidance to business on best practice approach to dealing with and supporting life events and issues relating to health and wellbeing, including reasonable adjustments and referral to Occupational Health.
Essential:
Excellent HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations
Ability to effectively influence, challenge and negotiate within their business area on a range of people/HR issues
Ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels in the organisation, to understand business needs and consider and be aware of wider organisational and external impact
Ability to give sound HR advice to managers on all aspects of HR issues
Excellent understanding of employment law, regulations and good practice
Ability to think outside of process where necessary and take full accountability
Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service with all managers and staff across the Organisation
Desirable:
Social Care sector
Ideally have operated in a multi-site and unionised HR role
TUPE experience
For our full job description please visit our website
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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Child Participation and External Engagement Advisor
Do you have a passion for children’s rights and skills to work with children and young people as equal partners?
We are looking for a Child Participation and External Engagement Advisor to join the team, so if this sounds like you then apply today!
Position: Child Participation and External Engagement Advisor
Location: Milton Keynes or London
Hours: Full time, 36.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,576 - £38500
Closing Date: November 14, 2025. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified
About the Role
The Child Participation and External Engagement Advisor is responsible for shaping child and youth engagement at World Vision UK, including leading the Youth Advocacy Network and ensuring young people’s views and voices are at the heart of everything WVUK does internally and in external engagement. Child participation comprises 60% of the role, with the remaining 40% playing an important role in maintaining and expanding WVUK’s reputation with peers and the UK government through external engagement in one or more key priority areas.
This position has a direct relationship with the members of the WVUK strategic leadership team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees, with regards to reporting and decisions to deliver WVUK accountability to safe, equitable and quality child and young people’s participation.
About You
This role IS for you if you have…
· A bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. children’s rights, development studies, international relations) or equivalent experience
· Knowledge of children and young people’s participation principles and best practice, including safeguarding standards.
· Good working knowledge of or demonstrable interest in UK government and politics
· Knowledge of media and social media communications techniques and channels, including common platforms for young people’s engagement
· The ability to engage decision makers and to influence them to achieve change
As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. Inspired by our Christian faith, we serve alongside children of all faiths and none through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy in almost 100 countries.
In addition to the salary offered, we offer:
· A flexible and supportive working culture
· Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
· Generous holiday allowance
· Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
· Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
· A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference
About the Organisation
World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.
Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
You may also have experience in areas such Youth Engagement, External Engagement, Youth Voice, Advocacy Advisor, Youth Participation, Policy Advisor, Empowerment and Advocacy, Youth Engagement Advisor, Youth Voice and Advocacy Advisor, Youth Participation Advisor.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Community Fundraiser
Salary: £28,823 – £29,294 per annum WTE
37 hours per week
Location: Farnham with Hybrid working
Are you passionate about working for a charity that delivers exceptional care? A role with Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.
We have an exciting opening for a full time Community Fundraiser within our friendly and supportive Income Generation Team, based at our site in Farnham, Surrey. This energising role will see you supporting individuals and groups within our local community, to organise their own events and fundraise for our vital care. It’s a fun and varied role and no two weeks are the same.
You need to be someone who’s compassionate but can bring bags of energy to the position! One day you might be supporting someone to open their garden or hold an afternoon tea and the next you’ll be dressing up and joining the team to deliver our Reindeer Run’s at local schools. There’s also the space for you to think creatively and bring new fundraising ideas and campaigns to our community fundraising calendar.
We’re looking to appoint an enthusiastic and positive individual who is great at communicating and confident at building relationships. You’ll also need to have excellent presenting skills to motivate and inspire our supporters. If you would like to find out more before applying, then please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
It’s an exciting time to join Phyllis Tuckwell as we prepare for moving back to our new hospice - and you can be a part of it.
About You
A successful Community Fundraiser will have:
- Experience of working within a fundraising team or relevant transferrable skills
- Be personable and friendly with strong communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences and ages, with presentation experience
- The ability to manage conflicting priorities and be adaptable to changing demands on your time
- Understanding of the locality of Phyllis Tuckwell and catchment area across West Surrey & North East Hampshire
- Experience of working with supporters/customers and/or volunteers
- The willingness to pull up your sleeves and join in as part of a busy team but have the ability to work independently
- Have a flexible approach to working hours as the role involves some evening and weekend working
- A full driving licence and their own car
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate, palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Income Generation team members are pivotal in helping to raise funds to deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
- Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
- Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
- Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Benefit Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
Excellent Career Development
- Skill Development and Training
- Project-Based Learning
- Apprenticeships
- Coaching
A Great Place to Work
- Equal Opportunities employer
- Flexible hours and flexible working
- Supportive colleagues
- 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Charli Springle, Community Fundraising Manager. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 3rd November 2025.
Interviews to be held: Tuesday 11th November & Thursday 13th November
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications by received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Our mission is to care compassionately for adults living with an advanced or terminal illness, and those closest to them.

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Working closely with our Directors and Senior Management Team, you will lead the effective management of 10GM’s finances, systems, HR, and contracting. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, ensuring we remain financially robust and operationally sound.
A substantial part of this role will focus on maintaining strong financial operations and compliance, while also overseeing the systems and processes that enable our staff and partners to deliver effectively. You will also play a key role in supporting sustainability and growth by contributing to budgets, forecasts, and new business development
You will need to be a self-starter with excellent financial management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. You will also need excellent organisational and communication skills, and a good knowledge of compliance and governance within the VCSE sector.
- £42,839 per annum FTE. (NJC Scale Point 32).
- Full time, 37 hours per week (less than full time may be possible, through negotiation).
- Permanent (subject to funding).
- This is a hybrid role. Though you can work from home most of the time, you'll regularly be required to travel across Greater Manchester.
- The closing date for applications is 09.00am, Thursday 6 November 2025.
- We plan to hold interviews during the week commencing 10 November 2025.
As a member of the 10GM team, you’ll benefit from:
- Flexible working opportunities
- A friendly and supportive culture
- Travel expenses paid within Greater Manchester
- Ongoing professional development
- 7% pension contribution (1% contribution by the employee)
- 25 days’ annual leave (Plus 8 bank holidays)
- Work with a large, diverse team committed to social justice.
To apply for this position, you’ll need to submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement that describes how you meet the “what you’ll need to have to be appointed” elements of the person specification.
Read more and find out where to submit your application by reading the role description.
10GM supports the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Greater Manchester.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Branch – RSPCA Buckinghamshire South (RSPCA South Bucks)
Location: Home based, with regular travel across South Buckinghamshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Reports: 8 (4 direct, 4 indirect)
Salary: Competitive, in line with charity sector benchmarks and experience
About Us
RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch was formed in 1964 to support the work of the national RSPCA and the owners of domestic animals in South Buckinghamshire. While we operate within the framework of the national RSPCA, we are a separately registered charity with our own governance and fundraising responsibilities. Our branch covers a wide area across South Buckinghamshire, including Chesham, Burnham, High Wycombe and Princes Risborough.
Our work is driven by the passion of dedicated volunteers and staff, and sustained through fundraising and the income from our two charity shops in Chesham and Burnham. As we look to the future, we are seeking an inspiring leader to guide our growth and ensure we continue to deliver sustainable, compassionate care for animals in need.
The Role
As our new Head of Branch, you will provide supportive and effective leadership across all aspects of the Branch’s work. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will:
- Contribute to the development and delivery of our long-term strategy.
- Ensure high standards in animal welfare services, adoption processes and community engagement.
- Oversee retail operations and help explore opportunities to expand our income streams.
- Support, motivate and manage our team of staff and volunteers.
- Act as the public face of the Branch, building partnerships and representing us in the community.
This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your leadership will directly improve the lives of animals and the communities we serve.
About You
We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient leader with:
- Experience in a senior leadership or management role within a charity, not-for-profit or mission-led organisation.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, fundraising and income generation.
- Experience working with and inspiring both staff and volunteers.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and balance multiple priorities.
- A passion for animal welfare and commitment to the values of the RSPCA.
Desirable experience: Governance and working with Trustees, generating income through charity retail and securing grants or sponsorships in the not-for-profit sector.
Why Join Us?
- Play a key role in shaping the future of animal welfare in South Buckinghamshire.
- Lead a respected, values-driven charity with deep roots in the community.
- Work with a dedicated team who share your compassion and commitment.
- Opportunity to combine strategic input with hands-on impact.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are motivated to lead the RSPCA South Bucks Branch.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At St Stephen’s we are looking for a dynamic leader to oversee our 0–11s ministry, inspire volunteers and help children grow as disciples of Jesus. You’ll shape strategy, pioneer new initiatives, and build on our long-standing strength in children’s and families’ ministry. Come join our vision to Love God, Grow Disciples, Transform Communities – and help us “Grow Younger” together!
Please apply by sending a supporting statement and application form to Caroline Harris by Monday 27 October. Interviews Monday 3 November.
If you have would like an informal conversation with Libby, our vicar, please contact Caroline Harris (email above) to arrange.
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We are hiring — St Stephen's
St Stephen’s is a vibrant Church of England church in East Twickenham.



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About Us
Unfold is an established local charity, supporting young people and families in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea to get where they want to be, identifying and achieving their goals through mentoring and peer support.
For over 35 years, we have been supporting people who face social injustice, from families seeking asylum and young people excluded from school to women rebuilding confidence after hardship. Our programmes are rooted in empowerment and inclusion, led by trained volunteers who mentor, listen, and champion change.
Last year, we supported over 450 women, young people, and families, and with our team now 19-strong, we’re growing our reach, our partnerships, and our impact.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Programme Coordinator who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to social change.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll coordinate Unfold’s mentoring programmes, from recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer mentors to assessing and matching young people. You’ll also play a key role in delivering our weekly Youth Support Groups for young people seeking asylum, developing partnerships, and ensuring each mentoring journey is well-supported, safe, and impactful.
You’ll work closely with the Programme Manager and a small, dynamic team to help us deliver a quality, inclusive service that puts young people’s needs at the centre.
About You
You’ll bring:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust.
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Good data management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Understanding of the volunteer sector and what makes volunteer experiences meaningful.
- Experience working with young people or children, with empathy and sensitivity to their needs.
- Confidence in public speaking and facilitating group sessions.
- A passion for supporting families to improve outcomes for children and young people.
- Experience in partnership management and workshop facilitation.
You’ll be personable, people-oriented, and a good listener. You'll thrive in community settings and will be willing to work the occasional evening or weekend to support activities and events.
Why Join Us?
- Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
- Pension: We offer a generous pension provision. New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months, we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
- Team working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse, and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
- Training opportunities: We want to ensure that our team is continuously learning and building expertise in their field. For this reason, we offer each team member two days per year dedicated to professional development and training opportunities.
- Wellbeing - How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions are leading on the design and delivery of our wellbeing strategy, including the review of our quarterly wellbeing survey. Staff have regular supervision sessions to encourage reflection and discussion on our work and wellbeing. Additionally, we’re excited to introduce three days a year dedicated to team-building activities. These days are an opportunity to build skills, foster connections, and recharge as a team!
- Flexible working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
- Working Environment: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace and free hot and cold drinks. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups

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