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About YMCA St Paul’s Group

YMCA St Paul’s Group is one of London’s longest-standing charities, dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening communities for over 150 years. Through transformative youth programmes, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and vital supported accommodation, we work to ensure that people—especially young people—have the opportunity to belong, contribute, and thrive.

Our mission is rooted in long-term transformation of mind, body, and spirit, and we remain committed to building vibrant, supportive, and resilient communities across London.

About the Role

As a Housing and Support Assistant (Nights), you’ll play a pivotal frontline role in ensuring our accommodation remains a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. You’ll be a steady presence throughout the night—providing guidance, reassurance, and practical assistance for residents and visitors alike.

Whether you’re responding to queries, managing reception tasks, ensuring safety protocols are upheld, or offering a compassionate ear during challenging moments, you will be a vital part of creating a positive and secure atmosphere for those who call YMCA home.

This is a role with real variety and real impact—perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about helping others.

Working 4 nights on and 4 nights off (8pm-8am).

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Exceptional Customer Service

You will be the warm, reassuring presence residents and visitors meet first. Your confidence and professionalism will create a positive experience and set the standard for the quality of service YMCA is known for.

A Varied, Engaging Role

No two nights will be the same. Alongside reception duties—such as answering calls, processing payments, handling repairs, and managing post—you’ll take on a broad range of responsibilities that keep the building running smoothly.

Champion Safety and Security

As the on-site first aider and fire marshal, you’ll protect the wellbeing of our residents and staff. From conducting regular patrols to responding swiftly in emergencies, you’ll help maintain a safe and calm environment throughout the night.

A Welcoming and Compassionate Presence

You’ll often be the first to welcome new residents, address concerns, support those facing challenges, and record or escalate any issues such as anti-social behaviour or safeguarding concerns. Your empathy and professionalism will help residents feel heard, valued, and supported.

Be Part of a Supportive Team

You’ll join a dedicated and knowledgeable team of housing professionals who share your commitment to improving lives. Your role will be meaningful, varied, and rewarding—offering plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and make a real difference.

What You’ll Gain

At YMCA St Paul’s Group, we celebrate diversity, individuality, and community. Your voice matters here—and you’ll have opportunities to help shape positive change through our Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture.

We’re committed to your growth. With access to robust training, qualifications, and hands-on experience, you’ll be supported in developing your career, expanding your expertise, and achieving your goals.

Benefits for Mind, Body, and Spirit include:

• Free gym access across all YMCA SPG sites

• Discounts at major retailers and supermarkets

• Free wellbeing and counselling services

• The flexibility to work across various outer London locations

• Career development programmes to support your journey

• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay

• Life Assurance

Salary: £22,932 per annum pro rata (£12.60/hour)
Location:Caerphilly
Contract Type: Permanent in line with funding -Workplace based
Hours & working Pattern:

14 Hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 9.30am - 5.00 pm (Incorporating 30 minutes of unpaid break during each shift) 

Team members are offered the opportunity to undertake additional shifts to cover absences. 

All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
Accountable to:Project Manager
Purpose of the post: Assist in the delivery of specialised, holistic support to adults and families who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence
Specific responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and/or families living in refuge recognising the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence, and responding with empathy, respect, and consistency.

Contribute to an environment where support is psychologically informed, compassionate, equitable, and grounded in integrity—where every individual feels safe, heard, and supported.

Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and organisational policies, maintaining a trauma-informed, reporting concerns to your line manager without delay

Carry out Initial Contact Assessments, working alongside refuge or on call colleagues identifying together which support options best meet the individual's needs and preferences, prioritising need and risk

Support individuals to access refuge, including arranging transport if needed, offering a warm and respectful welcome, meeting immediate needs (e.g. donated clothing, food), and helping them settle into their accommodation.

Assist individuals in understanding and completing initial paperwork in a timely and supportive manner, including licence agreements, House Expectations, housing benefit claims, and service charge arrangements.

Undertake basic support activities, as requested by a Support Worker or senior colleague, in line with an individual’s support plan, needs assessment, risk assessment, safety plan and licence agreement/contract

Support individuals to maintain their licence/contract agreement through reflective, strengths-based conversations around any minor breaches, and escalating serious concerns to senior colleagues.

Keep Routes to Support updated with current refuge vacancies to support access and referrals

Facilitate opportunities for connection and community among residents, including inclusive evening and weekend communal activities.

Ensure contributions to records are factual, person-centred, accurate, timely, and confidential, using Cyfannol’s Case Management System and other internal records.

Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector, for example by completing surveys, sharing feedback, and participating in relevant events
Assist in providing the organisation’s out of hours response: 

• Respond to all out of hours phone calls from the Live Fear Free Helpline, other refuges or Tier 2 and 3 on call colleagues across Cyfannol ensuring effective communication and continuity of support across the team.
• Undertake assessments for refuges, with support from on-call colleagues, to make timely and safe decisions based on individual need and risk.
• Provide support to colleagues and residents in the event of an incident or emergency at another refuge, contributing to a coordinated and calm response.
• Liaise with 2nd and 3rd tier colleagues as needed, ensuring effective communication and continuity of support across the team.
• Complete handovers at the end of each shift, both face to face and via email, to ensure consistency, safety and shared understanding across the team.

Housing Management:

Contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming, clean, and calm refuge environment that supports wellbeing and dignity.

Carry out routine monitoring of CCTV and security systems to help maintain a secure setting for residents and staff.

Complete and record daily and weekly health and safety checks as directed by the Facilities Coordinator, ensuring refuge spaces meet required standards.

Ensure communal areas are safe and secure before the start of sleep-in shifts, creating a settled environment for the night.
Report repairs and maintenance issues promptly, liaising directly with landlords or housing associations, and involving the Facilities Coordinator when needed.

Provide access to contractors attending the building and monitor their presence to ensure safety and accountability.
Advise line manager of any needs relating to furnishings, equipment, or refuge infrastructure.

Monitor stock levels of consumables and first aid supplies, supporting the ordering process as needed.

Support Cyfannol’s carbon reduction goals by switching off lights and equipment not in use and promoting sustainable practices.

Ensure recycling and refuse are ready for collection on designated days, and support residents to engage with these routines.

Clean private bedrooms/flats between occupancies as promptly as possible to prepare for Routes to Support listings.

Wash and change bed linen, towels, cot bedding, and similar items between occupancies to maintain hygiene and comfort.

Clean communal areas when necessary to uphold standards and minimise health and safety risks, including monitoring residents’ recycling and refuse removal.

Facilitate ‘motivational cleaning’ activities with residents when appropriate, using a strengths-based and non-judgmental approach.

Liaise with community neighbours when necessary, seeking guidance from your line manager to ensure respectful and constructive communication

General responsibilities:
Actively contribute to the achievement of Cyfannol Women’s Aid’s Mission, Vision, Aims, Goals and Objectives ensuring your work reflects our commitment to trauma informed practice.

Demonstrate and positively promote Cyfannol’s core values of compassion, integrity, and equity in all aspects of your role.

Proactively promote equality of opportunity, challenging and addressing discriminatory practices wherever they arise.

Represent Cyfannol Women’s Aid in professionally manner, enhancing the organisation’s reputation.

Participate fully in team meetings, management supervision, clinical supervision and relevant training to support continuous learning and development.

Work in accordance with Cyfannol’s policies and procedures, ensuring safe, ethical, legally compliant and consistent practice.

Contribute to Cyfannol’s environmental goals by participating in carbon-reducing initiatives, including the organisation’s pledge campaign 

Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the effective delivery of support services and the wider aims of the organisation

It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.  

This role requires frequent travel for business purposes. A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use

Closing Date: 12th December 2025

Assistant Support Worker

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham

Salary: £30,703 - £31,507 PA

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

We are currently looking for multiple Assistant Support Workers (known internally as Duty Workers) to join our Hammersmith & Fulham pathway. 

• Hope Gardens is a 27-bed complex needs project.
• Edith Road, a 24 bed, high complex needs project supporting male only clients.

These are fast-paced psychologically informed environments offering support to vulnerable people to manage/recover from a variety of needs, inclusive of but not limited to substance use, mental/physical health, criminal justice, budgeting, tenancy sustainment and daily living skills.

In these roles you will:

• Work on four weekly shift-based pattern to support with the day to day running of the project, working closely with project workers, night staff, manager and external professionals
• Oversee setting weekly H&S tasks, managing repairs, leading on and planning day to day appointments.
• Have the opportunity to lead in a clients support and/or to cooperatively keywork.
• Be the first person that our clients, contractors and visitors meet.

About you

We are looking for proactive and creative individuals who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Rough Sleeping services.

To thrive in these roles you will:

• Be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Committed to working in a proactive and trauma-informed way
• Demonstrate our clients values: We are committed, creative, inclusive, empowering, and accountable.

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

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Closing date: 10am on 10 December 2025

Interview and assessments on: 19 December 2025

Closing date: 10th December (10AM)

Shortlist date: 11th December

Interview date: 19th December

Salary: £23,970 per annum (Full Time) rising to £24,480 per annum after successfully completing six-month probation period 
Location: Caerphilly
Contract Type: Permanent in line with funding  - Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively 
Hours & working Pattern:

• 35 hours per week (full time) 

• Generally, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work 

• Flexible start and finish times that incorporate the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm and a minimum of 30 minutes unpaid break during these times. 

• Mandatory hwb days as part of a rota 

• All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support    

• Participate in the organisation’s Tier 2 emergency on-call rota (paid) 

Accountable to: Project Manager
Purpose of the post:To provide specialist, trauma-informed support to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness because of experiencing domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence 
Specific responsibilities:

1. Deliver specialist, trauma-informed support to a case load of adults and families, recognising the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence, and responding with empathy, respect, and consistency. #

2. Contribute to an environment where support is psychologically informed, compassionate, equitable, and grounded in integrity—where every individual feels safe, heard, and supported. 

3. Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and organisational policies, maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and emotional safety. 

4. Work collaboratively with the team to provide Hwb cover in line with the agreed rota, ensuring individuals can access planned or emergency appointments, either in person, on the phone or online. 

5. Receive referrals into the service and carry out Initial Contact Assessments collaboratively, identifying the most suitable support options based on individual needs and preferences. Complete risk assessments and develop risk management plans, including the SafeLives DASH risk indicator and safety planning. 

6. Work closely with the team to manage and maintain the outreach waiting list, ensuring timely updates, regular contact, and effective triage for individuals. 

7. Work in partnership with individuals to identify support goals and outcomes, co-developing and regularly reviewing needs assessments, risk assessments, and support/safety plans 

8. Provide clear advocacy, signposting and referrals to internal and external services, guided by the individual’s expressed needs, interests, and readiness —such as social services, police, parenting support, health, legal advice, DWP, housing, education, recreation, and Cyfannol’s internal services (e.g. group work, sexual violence services, counselling). 

9. Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with external agencies, and attend multidisciplinary meetings to promote the needs and rights of individuals through trust and partnership.

10. Maintain factual, person-centred, accurate, timely, and confidential records of all casework and service activity, using Cyfannol’s Case Management System and other internal records 

11. Contribute to audits and reporting, engaging positively supporting service evaluation and development and recognising the value of reflective learning and continuous development.

12. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector, for example by completing surveys, sharing feedback, and participating in relevant events

General responsibilities:

1. Actively contribute to the achievement of Cyfannol Women’s Aid’s Mission, Vision, Aims, Goals and Objectives ensuring your work reflects our commitment to trauma informed practice. 

2. Demonstrate and positively promote Cyfannol’s core values of compassion, integrity, and equity in all aspects of your role. 

3. Proactively promote equality of opportunity, challenging and addressing discriminatory practices wherever they arise. 

4. Represent Cyfannol Women’s Aid professionally at external meetings, public events, conferences, and similar forums, safeguarding and enhancing the organisation’s reputation. 

5. Participate fully in team meetings, management supervision, clinical supervision and relevant training to support continuous learning and development. 

6. Work in accordance with Cyfannol’s policies and procedures, ensuring safe, ethical, legally compliant and consistent practice. 

7. Contribute to Cyfannol’s environmental goals by participating in carbon-reducing initiatives, including the organisation’s pledge campaign

8. Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the effective delivery of support services and the wider aims of the organisation. 

It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.  

This role requires frequent travel for business purposes. A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use

Closing Date: 12th December 2025

Please download and read additional documents on our website

AtaLoss is seeking an organised, proactive and mission-driven Executive Assistant for our Church Engagement department to support the continued growth of The Bereavement Journey® and our work equipping churches to become Bereavement Friendly. This full-time role provides essential administrative, digital, coordination, resourcing and delivery support, for webinars, events, resources, websites and church engagement activities, helping to expand our reach and impact across denominations in the UK.

Working closely with the Head of The Bereavement Journey® and Church Engagement, you will manage administrative processes, source and assess suitable Bereavement Friendly Church material and resources, update website content, support online programme delivery, coordinate communications, resource practitioners and monitor engagement data. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys varied work, can balance detail with initiative, communicates sensitively and effectively, and thrives in a purpose-driven Christian environment. As AtaLoss continues to grow nationally, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and strengthen bereavement support within churches and communities.

Floating Support Worker (Outreach)

We are seeking a motivated individual to provide flexible, person centred support to young people preparing for independent living.

Position Floating Support Worker (Outreach)
Salary £24,136 per year plus benefits
Location Cheshire West and Chester, community based with work from local bases
Hours Full time, 37.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends
Contract Permanent
Closing date 19th December 2025

About the Role

This is a hands on outreach role supporting young people with care experience as they transition into independent living. You will hold a caseload and work with each young person to build confidence, develop life skills and move towards their personal goals.

Key responsibilities include:

· Completing assessments to identify strengths, needs and goals

· Creating tailored, strengths based support plans

· Working with young people aged 15 and over in their homes and in the community

· Providing practical support with daily living skills, budgeting and managing a tenancy

· Supporting access to education, training, employment or volunteering

· Helping young people apply for benefits and complete forms

· Linking with health, mental health, drug and alcohol and specialist services

· Building positive relationships with housing providers, social workers and partner agencies

· Maintaining accurate records and providing updates at multi agency meetings

· Using a trauma informed approach in all areas of work

· Offering flexible support that fits around young people’s routines, including some evening and weekend work

About You

You will thrive in a role where every day is different and you can make a real impact. You will bring:

· Experience supporting young people with challenges such as mental health needs, substance misuse, offending behaviour or unstable accommodation

· Knowledge of safeguarding and professional boundaries

· Understanding of independent living skills and the steps involved in maintaining a tenancy

· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team

· Confidence working with external agencies in a multi-disciplinary environment

· Strong organisation and IT skills for case recording and reporting

· A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice

· Access to your own transport and the ability to travel across the area as required

About the Organisation

The employer delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Warehouse Assistant
Warehouse on Manse Lane, Knaresborough

We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.

About Us

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

The Benefits

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Warehouse Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.

The Role

As Warehouse Asssistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Yorkshire Cancer Research’s warehouse.  Supporting the Warehouse Operations Manager, you will focus on accurately picking, packing and preparing donated stock for distribution to retail outlets or beneficiaries. 

This role provides an opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the flow of goods that ultimately attracts the funds needed to deliver life-saving research and services across Yorkshire.

Specifically, you will:

• Accurately pick stock from order lists that are sent to the Warehouse.
• Pack goods securely and appropriately for transport to Shops, Beneficiaries or Head Office.
• Pick, prepare and ship parcels for dispatch.
• Accept and put away deliveries from both external suppliers and our Donation Centre. 
• Ensure stock is organised and accessible at all times.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory checks.
• Safely and efficiently load vans at the end of each day with the required stock.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and ensure compliance with Health & Safety Regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Use equipment (eg. Trolleys, pallet jacks) safely and responsibly and in line with the training provided.
• Work collaboratively with other warehouse employees and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively with the Warehouse Operations Manager regarding stock levels and issues.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• To be Ideally educated to GCSE or equivalent, or able to demonstrate experience in a similar role at a similar level.
• To be familiar with Microsoft Office and the use of technology.
• To have experience of working across teams and supporting multiple stakeholders.
• The role includes manual handling duties, and therefore, you must be able to safely and confidently conduct manual handling up to the limits specified by the HSE.
• To be highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• To have good attention to detail and accuracy.
• To be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• To be resilient, embrace change and evolution, and be able to encourage others to do likewise.
• To have good written and numerical skills.
• A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:

o A check on your employment history by seeking two references.

o A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

o A DBS check at basic level.

Application

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 12 December 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.

Bank Worker

Each year, the charity supports and empowers thousands of young people to find a safe place to call home, a chance to thrive and a brighter future. We want you to be a part of that change we’re passionate about.

Come join our dedicated team as a Bank Worker and you’ll be given the opportunity to provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness and create positive change.

What We Can Offer You:

• Flexibility
• Competitive Pay: £12.24 to £14.03 per hour
• Meaningful Work: making a positive impact in your local community

Responsibilities:

• Community Support: providing support and guidance to individuals facing homelessness
• Empowerment: helping clients to access resources and services to encourage their independence
• Teamwork: working with a dedicated wider team to deliver excellent quality care, support, and guidance to our clients

What We Are Looking For:

· Strong communication with a range of people from different backgrounds

· Understanding and respecting perspectives and experiences of clients

· Committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals

· Experience working with young people at risk of homelessness

We have services across:

North East: Durham, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Middlesbrough.

North West: Manchester, Cheshire, Oldham, Salford, Rochdale, Stockport, Warrington.

London: Brent, Bromley, Camden, Haringey, Islington, Lambeth, Finsbury Park, Sutton, Gravesend.

Ready to start your journey with us this Christmas?

Submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining why you are a good fit for the role.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

The charity strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require information to be sent to you in an alternative format please let us know.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.

We kindly request no unsolicited contact from recruitment or media agencies.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality administrative support in a global context? The ITF is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Maritime Administrator to join our team.

About the role

As Maritime Administrator you will play a key part in supporting the operational delivery of international conferences and governance meetings in line with the organisational constitution and contributing to the success of the maritime sections organisational work programme.

You will work with colleagues and external stakeholders worldwide to ensure the smooth delivery of the administration function, including the logistical aspects of our global activities, meetings and conferences.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Organising international meetings and conferences: creating registration platforms for meetings; venue sourcing; budgeting & forecasting; delegate management; managing rooming allocations, catering and audio-video (AV) requirements; arranging interpreters when required; booking international travel and supporting visa processes.
• Documentation: assisting with the drafting and proofreading of documents for maritime meetings and conferences in line with the appropriate templates and procedures; minute taking and report writing at committee level; liaising with the in-house translation coordinators to ensure documents are submitted on time and dealing with related queries; creating document packs for maritime meetings and conferences.
• Administration: drafting, proofreading and formatting internal and external communications in line with ITF templates and standards; processing supplier invoices; other general administrative duties as required.
• Membership: maintaining accurate records and updating ITF databases and other tools, including CRM, to ensure governance committee membership and contact records are up-to date.

About you

We are looking for a highly organised individual to support the delivery of the maritime sections organisational work programme. With responsibility for organising meetings and conferences and providing administrative support, you will need the following to be successful in this role:

• Strong administrative background with excellent organisation, planning, and prioritisation under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Clear, accurate written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Confident working with diverse stakeholders and in multilingual environments (other languages an asset).
• Solid numerical skills, including budgeting and expense reporting.
• Experience with international travel arrangements.
• Works independently and effectively as a liaison for global partners.
• Calm, adaptable problem-solver focused on improving processes.
• Proficient with SharePoint, Teams, MS Office 365, and familiar with Zoom, Cvent, and Concur.
• Experienced with CRM systems and data handling.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Committed to social justice, trade union values, or mission-driven work.

We’re looking for a youth worker to plan, deliver and facilitate educational and cultural activities to separated children (up to 21 years old) in the context of an interactive youth club held weekly in partnership with CARAS (Community Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers) in South West London. Although you will prepare and deliver the materials, you will be supported by the Programme Coordinator from CARAS, along with CARAS volunteers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of separated children who are newly arrived in the UK.

Role: Youth Worker – Club Class in South West London
Salary: £20 per hour
Hours: Six hours a week (three hours on a Wednesday and three hours a week for planning/prep/meetings) throughout the year
Contract: Freelance
Location: Club Class sessions are held in South West London
Reports to: Programme Manager

Join our winter night shelter team and play a vital role in helping guests secure safe, sustainable accommodation. You’ll use your knowledge of housing pathways and support services to guide people through their next steps, working in a person-centred way alongside a committed and caring staff and volunteer team.

We’re looking for an organised, detail-focused leader to run our winter night shelter across multiple church venues. You’ll coordinate and support volunteers and our Resettlement Worker, ensuring the shelter runs smoothly, safely, and with Christ at the centre of all activities. This hands-on role requires experience leading or working with volunteers, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex, community-based projects. A driving license and DBS check are essential.

Who are you

You are qualified chef or catering professional who is excited by the prospect of developing training, business partnerships and product development in conjunction with the staff and volunteers at our community garden, kitchen and nursery in Richmond.

About your values and strengths 

You will be someone who:

• Grasps new ideas and opportunities and runs with them
• Has the energy and skills to share their knowledge with others
• Is a powerful advocate for learning and development, particularly for people with learning disabilities
• Will be able to mobilise the skills and resources of staff, volunteers and users of the service to deliver work and the work of the kitchen and its development
• Will see the value of, and maximise the opportunities available to through the work of the community garden, its produce and the resources to be developed from it.
• Is confident in approaching other organisations and individuals to drive business and operational development

What we want you to do

Out "Kitchen at the Stud" project is a new initiative funded in partnership with the Royal Borough of Richmond. The Kitchen is a fully refurbished resource at the heart of our Horticultural Service based in grounds of Hampton Court Palace.

The Community Garden is an extensive horticultural resource and the kitchen project is an integrated part of our developing programme of learning and skills development. The Kitchen Lead will work with the garden team in building the kitchen into both a publicly accessible amenity, a training resource, seasonal cafe available on open days and for targeted group dining in addition to exploring the potential for product lines for public sale.

What you can expect from us

Balance is a specialist provider of community based support and services across SW London to people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs. We are:

• A charity that works hard to put its people, those who it supports and those who provide its services at the heart of what we do.
• A charity that takes its mission and values seriously in developing its services, operational approach and commercial relationships
• An organisation supports and encourages its staff to participate as partners in our development as a business, our outcomes and the delivery of our values.

• Entrepreneurial, outward facing, collaborative and embrace the testing of new ideas and initiative.

Additional Benefits of working for us

• A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression in and beyond the charity.
• Inclusion in and a 3% employers contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
• Access to travel card loan, and bike to work scheme.

UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

The Role

‘There for You’ is the union’s own charity providing help and support to members who are facing financial hardship or other difficulties in their personal lives.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Support Worker to join our team on a temporary basis to support the delivery and administration of welfare services to UNISON members across a range of activities.

This role will include responding to incoming queries by email or phone, signposting to and delivering relevant information to UNISON members seeking help and advice. In most instances, you will be the first point of contact so you must have good telephone and communication skills and be able to respond to queries in a sensitive and positive manner.

You will also need to be able to work in a team environment and provide administrative support to the wider team when required. Your role will include data input as well as assisting with specific initiatives including our small grants programme supporting UNISON members who are in financial difficulties and more.

Able to work to deadlines and under pressure, you will have a high standard of accuracy and be confident in using your own initiative.

You will enjoy being part of a small team where the focus is on ensuring UNISON members receive the highest possible standards of service and support and in accordance with our policies and the legal requirements on confidentiality.

How to apply

An application form can be obtained by visiting the website.To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”)

Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Monday 8 December 2025

Interviews will take place on Monday 14 January 2026.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to work with us.