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The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with charitable status concerned with all matters relating to the science and practice of pathology. It is a body of its Fellows, Diplomates, Affiliates and trainees, supported by the staff who are based at the College's London offices.
The College is a charity with over 13000 members worldwide. The majority of members are doctors and scientists working in hospitals and universities in the UK.
The College oversees the training of pathologists and scientists working in 17 different specialties, which include cellular pathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology.
Although some pathologists work in laboratories, many work directly with patients in hospitals and the community. Together, they are involved in the majority of all diagnoses and play an important role in disease prevention, treatment, and monitoring. If you have ever had a blood test, cervical smear or tissue biopsy, a pathologist will have been involved in your care.
Main Purpose
The Royal College of Pathologists is seeking a ServiceDesk Manager to lead the IT ServiceDesk and operational management of the IT function. The post holder will have a proven track record of leading a team of ServiceDesk Analyst to provide support for the College's IT and AV technology transformation. The role will be responsible for overseeing the day to day support of the IT and AV services across the RCPath. Reporting to the Head of IT, the ServiceDesk Manager is a highly visible and leading role within the IT Team and will work closely with all departments and the Senior Management Team. The following are some of the key requirements for the role:
- To lead the support of college-wide data and business applications. This includes Microsoft 365, Open Engage (and the new Dynamics 365 replacement) and associated interfaces to the College websites, LEPT (Learning Environment for Pathology Trainees) and other business application services.
- To ensure that the IT supporting services (IT & Audio Visual) are operational on a 24x7, 365-day basis.
- To manage the continual service improvement for the support of all business systems and associated processes.
- To support College users and events in the use of business applications and Audio Visual equipment, including identifying and supporting training for users (as required).
- To support the management and delivery of projects according to the College’s ongoing development plans.
- To manage an accurate log of all college IT and AV (Audio Visual) Inventory (hardware and software) in a central database (SolarWinds) and ensure that all stock items are kept in a clean, efficient, organised and tidy location.
- To design, deliver and maintain controls and service processes aligned to industry standards, based on the ITIL Service Management processes.
- To analyse, interpret highly complex information as part of major Incident reviews based upon a variety of volatile information sources and produce concise, accurate root cause analysis reports to ensure the team continue to learn from such incidents and avoid re-occurrence.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of a strategy for the on-going support and development of the business-critical IT infrastructure and security.
- To support and update the IT Risk register, identifying risks and issues in own area of work.
The Royal College of Pathologists understands the value and strength that diversity brings and we are proud to be an organisation of members from a wide range of backgrounds. We are keen to encourage and enable more people of all identities and from all backgrounds to become involved in the College.
Fundraising Manager
Location: Based at Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge CB22 3AE
Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 FTE dependent on experience.
Closing Date: 21 July 2025
Hours: Part-time 18-26 hours per week
Permanent position
About Cambridge Past, Present & Future
Cambridge Past, Present & Future is a local charity that protects the beauty of Cambridge and its environment.
We care for the green setting of Cambridge and its most valuable landscapes, and we are working to enhance and connect them for nature and people.
We inspire people of all ages to get outdoors and help them to enjoy, learn about and get involved with their local environment, heritage and culture.
We help to protect, celebrate and improve the important built heritage of the Cambridge area.
We own and care for Wandlebury Country Park, Coton Countryside Reserve, Bourn Windmill, Hinxton Watermill, and Cambridge Leper Chapel; we also manage Grantchester Meadows. We deliver a busy schools and public events programme. We were founded in 1928 to preserve the beauty of the historic city of Cambridge and its countryside setting and we work hard to influence the planning and development of the greater Cambridge area.
We are a team of 17 staff (7 full- and 10 part-time/seasonal) supported by over 100 volunteers and assisted by field teachers, advisors, and service providers.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting time to join our charity: Cambridge is changing rapidly, and we are working hard to tackle issues such as the loss of nature, climate change and access to green space. We have inspiring new projects to expand habitats and green spaces on the Gog Magog Hills, to create a new wetland at our Coton Reserve, to plant trees and woodlands and to save one of Cambridge’s oldest buildings. Right now, the work of our charity is needed more than ever before, and we need the financial resources to be able to step up and make even more of a difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to help us increase our income from mid-level and major donors, trusts and foundations, and legacies.
Committed to our causes, you will use your donor cultivation skills to strengthen existing relationships and use your research and networking skills to identify and cultivate new opportunities. Your excellent written and development skills will enable you to work with colleagues to turn their visions into compelling proposals for funders and our wider support base. Your knowledge of fundraising best practice will ensure that we deliver an excellent donor experience.
You will be an effective worker with an eye for detail who can use your experience to fulfil the administrative and reporting requirements of the funds you are helping to raise.
You will work alongside our Membership & Communications Manager and have some support from our Administrative Assistant. You will also be supported in your work by the CEO, trustees, volunteers, and external contractors.
You will be part of a friendly and committed management team where you can make a difference, and your work will have an impact.
Our office is in an 18th century building overlooking the beautiful Wandlebury estate. Wandlebury is located on top of the Gog Magog Hills just south of Cambridge.
Key responsibilities and deliverables:
- Achieving fundraising targets
- Fundraising from:
- mid-level and major donors
- trusts and foundations
- memorial fundraising and legacies
- businesses and corporates
- identify other opportunities
- Fundraising support services, budget management, reporting, policies and procedures
- Work closely with the Senior Management Team
- Recruit and manage fundraising staff and volunteers
Person Specification
- Graduate level/higher qualification; or a relevant qualification in fundraising
- Demonstrable evidence of successful fundraising from individual major donors, trusts/foundations, and grant funders
- Excellent written and personal communication skills, with evidence of producing effective fundraising content
- Good IT skills (spreadsheets, M365, database management) and experience of fundraising support systems
- Experience of the not-for-profit sector
- Knowledge of UK fundraising and data protection regulations
- Experience of administering grants and donations
- Experience of organising donor cultivation and solicitation events
Benefits
- 33 days FTE annual holiday entitlement pro-rated, includes allowance for Bank Holidays.
- Pension contribution of up to 5% of gross pay.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Cambridge Past, Present & Future, please do not hesitate to apply.
We’re looking for a Finance and Operations star to support the team across finance administration, HR processes, compliance, and operational logistics. You’ll be a key part of the smooth running of the team that enables us to carry out our work making change with young people!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior IDVA to join the Specialist Services team in Bedfordshire. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026, which maybe extended subject to funding. This role will be hybrid and be located within Bedford Borough Council.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About this role:
This role supports the service across Bedford Borough. As a Team Leader for the Specialist Services team you will:
- Offer a consistent representative for the twice weekly MARAC
- Be a SPOC for the Front Door - giving advice and support around queries/ concerns about DA
- Carry a reduced caseload
- Support the Safe & Together model
- have line manage responsibilities including Bedford Borough IDVA
You will need:
- IDVA or ISAC qualification
- Experience in multi-agency partnerships and legislative frameworks
- Knowledge of equal opportunities, diversity, safeguarding, and risk assessments
- Understanding of confidentiality, safe working practices, and legal file maintenance
- Experience in customer-focused service delivery in challenging environments
- Crisis management and support experience
- Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage competing demands
- Analytical skills for problem-solving and data reporting
- Proficiency in IT and software (Word, Excel, Case Management systems)
- Commitment to continuous self-development
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Associate Director – Investments
Salary: £80,000 - £89,000 + excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday, 2:1 pension (up to 12% employer contribution), plus many more
Location: Hybrid/London – with travel to the office 1-2 days per week
Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services?
That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.
We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
With additional dormant assets funding now secured, we're expanding our work – and we’re looking for two Associate Directors – Investment to help us deliver it.
The roles
These are brilliant opportunities to play a key part in transforming financial inclusion across the UK. As one of our Associate Directors specialising in Investments, you'll be a senior member of our Investment team, responsible for originating, executing and managing a growing portfolio of social investments.
You'll work with a range of mission-driven commercial lenders and community finance providers, helping to build sustainable, scalable solutions for underserved communities.
We’re hiring two roles at the same level with shared responsibilities across a number of exciting areas relating to our newly awarded Guarantee fund.
We’re looking for talented investment professionals who share our mission and bring strong commercial acumen, structured thinking, and the ability to manage end-to-end investment processes.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, ensuring resources are strategically aligned with our goals to drive meaningful social impact
Key Responsibilities
· Lead origination, due diligence, structuring and execution of social investments into mission-aligned commercial lenders and community finance organisations
· Manage a portfolio of investments, including monitoring financial and social impact performance, reforecasting, and supporting investee governance
· Build and maintain strong relationships with mainstream banks, credit funds and aligned investors to crowd in commercial capital
· Play a leading role in shaping either our Guarantee Fund or our investment support for pilots and new products
· Contribute to strategic initiatives across the organisation, and support and mentor junior colleagues
· Represent Fair4All Finance at events, with stakeholders and in working groups
Essential experience & qualifications:
· Significant investment experience – this could be from social investment, banking, private equity or another relevant sector
· Strong financial modelling, commercial analysis and deal execution skills
· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement experience, especially with senior leaders
· Evidence of building collaborative partnerships and leading teams or projects
· A commitment to our mission and an understanding of the impact of financial exclusion
Desirable experience
· Experience investing in social fintechs, consumer credit or early-stage ventures
· Experience working with community finance providers (e.g. credit unions, CDFIs)
· Commercial fundraising or regulated fund management experience
· Familiarity with policy and systems-change initiatives, especially around financial inclusion
Person Profile
You’re will be a confident, thoughtful investment professional with a passion for purpose. You’re equally comfortable pitching to senior stakeholders and getting into the details of legal documents. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring a sense of ownership to your work, and want to use your skills to make a lasting difference.
Who are Fair4All Finance?
We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.
Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed scheme member.
Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed member. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace and will offer an initial interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. You’ll be able to indicate this in your application.
Our Benefits include:
Financial Security:
· Pension (2:1 up to 12% employer contribution), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave
Wellbeing:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)
Personal & Professional Development:
· Individual discretionary Training budget
· Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year
Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.
We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.
To apply, submit your application via Applied by 5pm on Monday 7th July.
Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses. Your CV will only be reviewed at a later stage in the process.
Due to the nature of our work, and depending on the role, successful applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which include employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. All checks will be role appropriate and your recruiter will confirm which checks are required. We manage our checks via TrustID.
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!
One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, is looking for a passionate and meticulous Training Programme Facilitator to be part of the team at Hadleigh Training Centre Essex.
Hadleigh Training Centre has been providing training opportunities since 1990 for adults with additional support needs. There are currently approximately 160 trainees who attend the training centre, following personalised pathways to meet a range of outcomes. All training is designed to maximise progression opportunities, whether this be in particular vocational skills, or transferable life skills such as motivation, self-esteem and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
As Relief Training Programme Facilitator, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality training activities for all trainees, embedding a person-centred approach within training activities, focusing on each trainee’s strengths and opportunities to increase independence. You will be required to provide comprehensive reports on each trainee’s engagement and progression towards their goals, including feedback on existing strategies within individual learning support plans.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
- A passion to be a part of the delivery of high-level training programmes to transform the lives of those we engage with, with previous experience of having worked successfully in a learning environment.
- An awareness of the barriers faced by adults with additional support needs.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when it comes to developing good working relationships and building trust.
- The ability to identify a range of approaches when planning and delivering training to recognise individual needs.
- An awareness of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements such as health and safety, data protection, safeguarding, equality and diversity.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure check for the adult workforce.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the Government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Working hours: Relief role - As and when required
Closing date: 23 July 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.





Operations and Logistics Manager
Are you a dynamic and hands-on leader with strong commercial acumen, logistical oversight, and people management skills?
We are looking for a Trading Manager, to manage the charity’s trading arm, to ensure effective sale and distribution of white goods and beds, aligning with strategy, ensuring efficiency, and maximising social impact.
Position: Operations and Logistics Manager (internally known as Trading Manager)
Location: Leicester and site based
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme
Closing Date: 18th July 2025
Interview Date: W/C 18th August 2025
The Role
We are looking for a Trading Manager to support the strategic aims of the charity and the Chief Executive Officer.
You will partner and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement trading arm strategies and policies and ensure alignment of trading operations with the charity's mission, vision, and values.
You will ensure the effective smooth running of the trading arm, meet contractual and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and meet targets agreed by the Board of Trustees.
Key areas of responsibilities include
- Strategic and Commercial Leadership
- Sales and Customer Engagement
- Supply Chain and Procurement
- Logistics and Distribution
- Premises Management
- Financial Oversight
- Team Leadership and HR
- Health and Safety and Compliance
About You
We are looking for someone with proven experience in managing operations, retail, logistics or trading within a commercial or social enterprise setting.
You will have:
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- A strong team working ethic, able to motivate and inspire staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer support.
- The ability to operate on a senior level and represent The Goods Depot externally.
- The ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritise and delegate effectively.
- Commercial awareness and financial literacy to manage budgets, targets and financial reporting.
- An excellent standard of IT including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent), Microsoft Teams and relevant operational software (e.g., Sage, stock management and route planning systems).
- The ability to network and liaise effectively with individuals and agencies in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and governmental departments.
- The ability to achieve targets and work to tight deadlines.
- The ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends.
We are looking for someone with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace and a full driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel regionally.
If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, then apply today!
About the Organisation
The charity believes that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested – no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.
As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as the team are currently underrepresented in their workforce.
You may also have experience in areas such as Trading, Dispatch, Goods, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Trading Manager, Dispatch Manager, Goods Manager, Product Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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!
Please note: This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Hospital IDVA (HIDVA) will be part of our dynamic, responsive and highly regarded HIDVA team, providing crisis intervention, advocacy and support to survivors in hospitals, both patients and staff.
Survivors are often in the immediate aftermath of a crisis, such as physical assault, drug/alcohol medical need, attempted suicide or self-harm and the HIDVA will work with hospital staff to provide high quality support focussing on a strengths based, needs led approach. The HIDVA will offer initial advice and crisis safety planning to the survivor, carry out assessments of needs and risks. They will also advise on criminal justice, civil remedies, housing and any other relevant matters.
We provide a visible and proactive presence in the hospitals and work in partnership with hospital staff to identify, contact and support survivors. The HIDVA team attend safeguarding meetings, ward/nurse handover meetings, deliver training and provide advice and support to staff around domestic abuse.
We offer an out of hours service (Friday evenings and weekend days) at William Harvey Hospital and Darent Valley Hospital on an alternating basis. The post holder will be expected to participate in an out of hours rota, working on average one weekend in four.
The Hospital IDVA will be based part-time in the William Harvey Hospital and part-time in Darent Valley hospital. There is also flexibility to work from the Rising Sun main office from time to time to attend team meetings, supervision and training.
We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children, who has supported survivors with varying experiences and needs. You will be supported by our Head of Adult Services and HIDVA Manager and receive training and an induction into both the hospital work and Rising Sun’s wider services. If unqualified, we will support you to complete a formal domestic abuse qualification on passing your probation.
Equal Opportunities
Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups, as we are on a journey to increase diversity in our team. Flexible working is available in most roles, and we strive to accommodate the needs of all applicants and team members.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support to Survivors
- Be present in the hospitals daily to respond to referrals or requests for domestic abuse advice and to meet with survivors.
- Ensure that survivors are aware of their rights and options and explain the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available to them.
- Produce safety plans with the client, enabling them to assess and manage their own safety.
- Carry out needs assessments, including DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence) risk assessment, to effectively deliver holistic, survivor centred support.
- Work in partnership with hospital staff, safeguarding departments and other services e.g. the police, housing, social services, mental health (amongst others) to advocate for survivors and complete referrals to ongoing support services where appropriate.
- Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) meetings and refer service users to MARAC when appropriate.
- Assist clients in gaining access to solicitors, benefits agencies, housing departments, education, medical treatment, counselling, support networks, community groups, employment support etc.
- Recognise, respect and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking access to services, including those from minority groups or with protected characteristics
- Safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; working within safeguarding policies, Child Protection Procedures and local procedures for safeguarding adults at risk.
- Maintain accurate client records, outcome and monitoring data. Prepare information or reports for the monitoring and evaluation of the service.
- Complete daily ward rounds to raise awareness and identify any potential DA support needs for staff or patients.
- Participate in an out of hours rota, providing an on-call phone support service to hospital staff on Friday evenings and weekend days as timetabled.
Partnership Working and Training
- Promote the HIDVA service in the hospitals and build positive relationships with hospital staff, in particular safeguarding teams and clinicians.
- Attend safeguarding, mental health and frequent attenders meetings to screen patients for potential domestic abuse and provide advice to staff. Together with any other helpful meetings that may arise.
- Deliver training to staff in various health settings across Kent to raise awareness of domestic abuse, safe enquiry and appropriate responding.
General
- Uphold the values and good name of Rising Sun at all times, represent the organisation in a way that is consistent with its philosophy and ethos and in line with all Rising Sun’s policies.
- Actively participate in clinical supervision, training and development opportunities.
- Develop your understanding of trauma informed work and embed in your day-to-day practice.
- Maintain an up to date working knowledge to be able to advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies, such as housing options, legislation and welfare.
- Comply with organisational policies and procedures, including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities in keeping with the nature of this post, as may be required from time to time.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Qualifications
- Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) qualification (desirable)
- Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) qualification (desirable)
- Health qualification (desirable)
Knowledge and Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse, including high risk clients, and assessing client risks and needs
- Experience of co-producing short- and longer-term risk management, safety and support plans with survivors and their children
- Experience of delivering training (desirable)
- Experience working with the police, social services and MARAC
- Experience of lone working and able to work on own initiative
- Experience working with people with mental health needs, substance misuse, other complex needs
- Experience of working in a hospital / health setting (desirable)
- Knowledge of criminal and civil legal remedies and housing law relating to domestic abuse
- Knowledge of domestic abuse risk assessment tools including DASH and extensive understanding of the MARAC process
- A thorough understanding of safeguarding relating to adults with care and support needs and children
- Up to date knowledge of the welfare benefits system and the ability to ensure service users maximise their benefit entitlement (desirable)
- Knowledge of local services and DA Specialists across Kent & Medway (desirable)
Skills and attributes
- Ability to netork face to face and virtually, to develop new contacts and partnerships
- Ability to train professionals on recognising domestic abuse and responding appropriately (desirable)
- Ability to motivate yourself and work independently on your own initiative
- Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
- Competent using Microsoft office programmes, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Passionate about the aim and principles of Rising Sun
- Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
- Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (post holder will be required to attend meetings and across our areas of work)
- Able to work some evenings and weekends
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Safeguarding Statement
Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.
Benefits
We offer a number of benefits to team members including:
- 25 days annual leave per year
- A bonus day of leave for your birthday
- 3% matched pension contribution
- Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) and also discounts in shops and attractions
- Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)
How to apply
For further information about both Rising Sun and this role, please visit our website. Please fill out an application form if you feel this role would be a good fit for your skills and experience, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your personal statement.
We request no contact from agencies or media sales please.
Our vision is a world in which all women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Caseworker to join the National Homicide Service in the Avon & Somerset area of England, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is home working based with travel in the Avon and Somerset area of England.
As a Homicide Service Children and Young Person caseworker you will be:
- Delivering a specialist service to children and young people (CYP) bereaved by homicide, and for those CYP who have witnessed a homicide
- Working collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs and ensure that young people are central to all processes that involve them.
- Acting as the designated caseworker and manage a caseload
- Implementing the CYP Homicide Service Delivery Model
- Work closely and support colleagues to provide a trauma informed service to children and young people.
- You will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter. Working with colleagues in the National Homicide Service, as well as partner agencies including education, police, courts, social services and many other statutory and third sector organisations.
You will need to be able to travel to face to face sessions within, and occasionally outside of region. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
The Learning & Development Lead collaborates with the Head of L&OD, the L&OD team and HR colleagues to implement our People Strategy and ensure operational excellence in managing the delivery of our L&D portfolio, policies and processes.
As a valued professional that understands Battersea the organisation and the challenges faced by our teams, they advance the reputation and impact of L&OD at Battersea as a centre of expertise that supports the ongoing development and enhancement of the skills, knowledge, behaviours and effectiveness of our workforce.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders, including senior leaders, to deliver, maintain and continuously improve development programmes and interventions that align with our organisational values and strategy, they ensure employees are equipped to deliver on our mission to deliver greater impact for dogs and cats everywhere.
As an inspirational leader and a specialist in organisational and workforce learning, they lead and manage the team to scope, develop, implement and evaluate high quality interventions that reflect best practice, incorporating current thinking and approaches.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interview date(s): W/c 28th July 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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The Woodland Trust is looking for a Communications and Engagement Manager in our South East England team, to lead the regional Communications and Engagement team and programme
The Role:
• Develop a regional communications and engagement plan that identifies opportunities aimed at generating new supporters for the Trust - raising our profile, creating opportunities to raise additional income and delivering high quality engagement and volunteering.
• Oversee delivery of the regional communications and engagement plan and ensure that related communications, engagement, visitor experience and volunteering opportunities are planned and resourced.
• Manage a small regional team of communications, engagement and volunteering officers
• Liaise and regularly work cross departmentally, to ensure communication plans reflect and support the national communications agenda. In particular, strengthen links with centrally based communications and volunteering teams, fundraising teams and conservation and focus area work.
• Act as communications lead on all funded projects and partnership work
• Plan, manage and report on a regional communications and engagement budget, as well as working closely with the Regional Director to support the regional budgeting process. This will include responsibility of monitoring spend and cost control.
• Be the principal point of contact for communications, engagement and volunteering between the country and national teams; sharing best practice and acting as a conduit for internal communications.
• Foster effective relationships internally and externally to engage and inspire a range of audiences and individuals
• This role covers the South East of England including Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire. It requires regular travel around South East England and UK. A full clean UK driving licence is required.
The Candidate:
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You will have experience leading engagement, volunteering or communications teams, providing inspirational leadership and line management.
• You will have previous experience working and engaging with volunteers, supporters and communities with the ability to deliver objectives cost effectively, including managing, monitoring and reporting on work programmes and budgets.
• You’ll know about the best methods in communicating with a wide variety of audiences using a mix of marketing and promotional channels.
• You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• You will be a strong influencer and you will be confident in representing the Trust in dealings with multiple stakeholders.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for CVs at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 12th & 14th August 2025.
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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!
Job Title: Support Mentor (Nights)
Location: Latimer Road, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Short walking distance from Latimer Road underground station (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines)
Unfortunately this location does not have step free access
Salary: £27,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a 6 week rolling rota which includes at least one day shift per week, weekends, and bank holidays. Hours can vary between 21:00 - 09:00 and 11:00 - 20:00
About the role
Our residents in this service have experienced long-term street homelessness and have faced significant challenges including with their mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency, and struggled to sustain engagement with support services. That's why they're here, to make a change and gain the support they need to enable greater independence and recovery.
As a Support Mentor, you will work within a 24 hour service which provides person centred support to our residents, you will work to ensure safety and wellbeing of our residents. You will support mainly the night shifts to ensure the service runs smoothly at night, being a point of contact for residents, engaging with them to ensure their safety comes first, and running various evening activities for engagement. You will build trusting and professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through one to one sessions, group sessions, and general wellbeing check ins. During quieter hours, you will be responsible for ensuring administration is up to date, the service is kept clean and tidy, and will support with additional ad hoc tasks.
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion for what we do as an organisation, and particularly in supporting those who have faced homelessness and may have other complex needs. Our residents needs are at the forefront of service delivery, so someone who can build trusting professional relationships is key. You will be adaptable, proactive, and able to use your initiative to resolve challenges, and keep the night service running smoothly. You will be able to work within a team, and have previous knowledge of the needs our residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, putting their needs first for the team to be able to deliver support to their needs. What are we looking for:
- Understanding of the needs of those who have faced homelessness and have various complex needs including mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency
- Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
- Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Specialist Services team in Bedfordshire, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About this role:
This role supports the service across Bedfordshire. As a Team Leader for the Specialist Services team you will:
- Have line management responsibilities for the team from across all our local projects
- Attend and Chair local MARACs and other partnership meetings
You will need:
- A qualification as an IDVA
- Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships and pathways within a multi-agency and legislative framework
- Knowledge of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, safeguarding and risk assessments
- Practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of files in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
- Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
- Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
- Work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner
- Gather, analyse and use information and evidence from different sources to solve problems and report on data quality and compliance
- Sound IT expertise with the ability to use a range of software including: Word, Excel and Case Management systems
- Self-aware and committed to own continuous development
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Crisis Café Support Worker
Reference: 293
Responsible to: Crisis Cafe Coordinator
Working Base(s): Watford (expectation to travel whenever necessary: Stevenage, Ware and Hatfield – mileage paid when not working at home base)
Salary: From £24,336 Per Annum FTE (pro rata for part time hours)
Hours: Part-Time (22.5 or 30 hours per week)
Work pattern: Working 3 or 4 out of 7-day rota, 17:30 - 01:30.
About the Service
Our Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways.
We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis centres, crisis cafes and a weekend Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect.
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Services are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services and emergency services.
At the Crisis Cafes we promote and enable people to access support in a way that suits them, whether that’s through talking to someone or simply by providing a safe space to have time alone or engage with trained staff.
About the Role
Mental Healthcare Support Workers are key members of staff delivering the Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Service, taking part in a rota covering 7 days per week, ensuring the delivery of quality crisis support services and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the crisis cafe and helpline provision. Working closely with other staff (bank staff, volunteers), coordinators, team leaders and Crisis manager to ensure services are of the highest quality and support the continued growth and development of the service.
By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery.
Whilst experience is advantageous, the most important thing to us and the people we support is having the right values, skills and commitment to delivering high quality, person centred mental health crisis support.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date for applications is 31st July 2025
Interviews to be held week of 11th August 2025
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received so would encourage early applications.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please.
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Job Title: Floating Support Coordinator
Location: Luton based within the office with travel as required
Salary: £24,500 (Annual equivalent)
Shift Pattern: Fixed term contract ending June 2026, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, shift patterns including 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00 and 10:00 - 18:00. You may be required to be flexible around these hours depending on service requirements.
About the role
We're looking for a Floating Support Coordinator to join our team based in Luton. You will deliver community based support to individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs. You will work alongside various community and statutory services to help our participants to transition into independent living within two years. You will inspire and motivate our participants to achieve their personal goals, build independence, and reintegrate within the community. You will provide tailored personalised support to help our participants to live more fulfilling lives. You will deliver personalised support plans to engage them with opportunities available within the community, and help them to develop their social skills and independent living skills.
About you
We are looking for someone who is truly passionate about supporting individuals who have challenges with their mental health and wellbeing. You will be dedicated to be proactive and use your initiative and creative ways to find solutions, and empower them to live more fulfilling lives. We look for people, people who have resilience, determination, and a genuine passion for wanting to help make a difference to people's individual lives. You will have:
- Experience of working with people who come from complex backgrounds and have a history of mental health and wellbeing needs
- An understanding of the support to put in place for people who have mental health and wellbeing needs
- An adaptable approach to your work, able to alter your way of working to suit different needs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns and way of working
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including use of our systems and Microsoft
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.