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MediCinema is a unique national, UK registered charity that improves the wellbeing and enriches the quality of life of NHS patients, their families and carers through the power of the shared cinema experience and the magic of film. We achieve this by building and running cinemas in hospitals and places of care equipped with space for beds, wheelchairs and medical equipment, and providing free films and activities for patients of all ages. Our services help to improve emotional, mental and physical health, reducing isolation, anxiety and stress, and increasing patient resilience to help them cope with what they’re going through.
Our purpose-built in-hospital cinemas are designed to accommodate patients in hospital beds and wheelchairs, on drips or with monitors. Patients are looked after by trained volunteers who accompany them to and from the cinemas, and by two nurses who are present at each inpatient screening. In addition to our regular inpatient screenings, we run Tailored Screenings for specific patient communities, working closely with the patients and clinical teams to co-design experiences that meet the specific needs of each group. We also routinely hold personal screenings for patients who are unable to mix with other patients, are receiving palliative care or are in other sensitive situations. We also run our varied Beyond the Big Screen programme that extends the impact of our services to outside the film screenings, including specially-designed MediCinema activity books, arts & crafts and special character or talent visits. Finally, through our long-standing strategic partnership with Disney, we also design and provide activities on wards and in the MediCinemas as part of our expansive and impactful ‘Moments that Matter’ (MTM) programme.
The Role
We are looking for a Cinema Manager to build and run our service based in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The post-holder will work closely with the part-time Deputy Cinema Manager, their team of nurses and volunteers, the hospital, and with central office operations team to prepare for and run successful film screenings each week.
We run a minimum of four regular inpatient screenings each week, including evenings and weekends. There is also a programme of additional Tailored and Personal screenings on top of these four regular inpatient screenings.
The role offers a unique, exciting and extremely rewarding opportunity for someone interested in a service delivery role at the heart of our charity, involving direct contact with the patients and families we support.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The role of the Cinema Manager is essential to ensure the effective and safe delivery of our service. The Cinema Manager is responsible for all operational aspects of the service. This includes ensuring screenings happen on schedule and as planned, recruiting and managing volunteers and nurses, and developing relationships with a variety of hospital staff and departments to ensure the service is widely promoted and utilised, and to work together on developing Tailored Screening groups and identifying candidates for Personal Screenings.
The position would be part of the larger cinema managers team (all of whom operate remotely at various hospital sites) and report to the National Cinema Manager who is based in our central office in London. This position would suit someone who is self-motivated, wants a varied and interesting role and has an interest in film, healthcare and helping to improve people’s wellbeing.
Service Delivery
- Deliver a programme of screenings each week as agreed according to the operating procedures of a MediCinema, including running and managing screenings on your own. Most screenings are held in the evenings so the role requires regular evening working.
- Be responsible for:
- Marketing the service throughout the hospital, organising collecting and returning patients, and for safety and care in the cinema itself.
- Taking responsibility for health and safety of patients coming to the cinema, and the safety and appearance of the cinema space itself.
- Preparing and operating the digital projection equipment for the screening, ensuring that films are screened to the highest technical standards at all times. Training and ongoing technical support will be provided for this.
- Ensuring that all operational, welfare and safeguarding policies set out by MediCinema are followed accordingly, and that consent forms are obtained for photographic or filmed records.
- Ensuring that all aspects of the operation comply with relevant health and safety legislation, and that areas where MediCinema might be in breach of such are dealt with immediately or brought to the attention of the appropriate authorities for rectification.
- Keeping accurate monitoring and operational records, including contacts and database updating as required
- Collate, analyse and report back on agreed metrics and KPI’s
- Support with arranging and running any special events and special screenings
- When required, arrange and run additional personal screenings for patients unable to attend regular screenings, plus special tailored screenings with particular hospital departments and patient groups.
- Manage the local development and roll out of different Tailored Screening patient groups, plus any other potential new type of screenings we embark on.
- Support the delivery of our ‘Beyond the Big Screen’ bedside services, including our Disney ‘Moments that Matter’ work.
- Line management of the Deputy Cinema Manager.
Nurse & Volunteer Management
- Build, manage and support the team of nurses and volunteers to assist in the duties outlined above and to ensure that screenings run safely and smoothly – this will include managing recruitment and creating monthly rotas.
- Work closely with Voluntary Services Department of the hospital about all the checks and training required for volunteers.
Marketing and Relationship Management
- Be proactive in marketing the service within the hospital, and building key relationships with hospital staff and our partner Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
- Develop and manage effective partnerships throughout the hospital and community.
- Represent the organisation effectively and compellingly at all times.
- Support the programming and development of the MediCinema as a centre for entertainment, being pro-active in developing a creative programme of sustainable events at each site. This could include supporter events, live performance and other relevant activities.
Administration and other duties
- Provide holiday or emergency screening cover when required.
- Manage the collection, loading and returning of films.
- Champion the work of MediCinema within the hospital and cinema environment, as well as confidently and positively representing MediCinema in all interactions and at any meetings and events, including supporter visits.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Alder Hey MediCinema, operations and MediCinema as a wider organisation
- Communicate effectively with all team members, ensuring an inclusive and whole organisation approach
- Undertake other tasks, projects and duties as reasonably required.
MediCinema is a small team and staff members are expected to support each other and share cross-organisational work in addition to fulfilling individual responsibilities.
The Person
We are looking for a high energy, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is passionate about helping people and delivering impactful and effective services. They should be a warm, welcoming and positive person who can demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- A proactive, resourceful, problem-solving approach.
- An ability to work both on their own and as part of a team.
- Experience in using IT and an ability to quickly learn and understand new systems and technology. Please note full training on ingesting films and running the projection equipment will be provided so direct projection experience, while beneficial, is not required.
- Prior people management responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to caringly and openly relate to and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
- Flexibility and adaptability, and enjoyment of a working environment where no two days are the same.
- Demonstrate tact and sensitivity when dealing with people with a variety of needs and be aware of issues relating to confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Interest and evidence of prior experience in healthcare, wellbeing and/or film & cinema.
- A sense of humour and congenial demeanour to help patients and families feel at ease and enjoy their MediCinema experience.
Please note the role will require an Enhanced DBS check, which we will arrange.
If you have a passion for health, wellbeing, film and the arts, and are a driven, highly-organised, compassionate and enthusiastic individual, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4). Please note applications will be anonymised.
We provide cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
• Act as first point of contact for any requests for information and support from the public or professionals (drop-in, appointment, phone, email), triaging more complex requests appropriately.
• Manage professional and self-referrals to the service and triage appropriately, including to internal colleagues and services and partner agencies, ensuring people referred receive timely and coordinated, information and support.
• Meet with or provide digital or telephone support to people using the service (patients/clients, carers, relatives, professionals), providing high quality information and support within defined level of competence in relation to cancer. This will include assessment of service users’ information and support needs (Holistic Needs Assessment/Cancer Care Review), provision of written or verbal information, supportive listening and action planning to facilitate self-management.
• Act as single point of contact for any on-going support services liaising with the individual being supported and any professionals and agencies involved in their care.
• Work proactivity with primary and secondary care and voluntary sector partners to promote Weston Park Cancer Charity and build awareness of the support available for people living with and beyond cancer
The job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties required of the postholder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Kinship Community & Family Support Worker
RESPONSIBLE TO: Kinship Services Manager
HOURS OF WORK Part-time 28hours (evening and weekend work will be required)
LOCATION: Hybrid – in person community delivery, with requirements to attend office base in Edinburgh/East Lothian, and home working possible
SALARY / GRADE: Fixed term 24 months (with potential for extension, funding allowing)
Grade 4 / £28,615 per annum fte – pro-rata
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
•Kinship Services Manager
•Adoption UK Scotland and Kinship service colleagues
•The Adoption and Kinship Community in Scotland
•Local Authorities and external commissioners
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
·To support the community work of Adoption UK Scotland and their kinship services, to provide professionals, parents/carers, children, and young people access to information, resources, and services for kinship communities and to engage with families in their local communities.
·To offer a front-line service, primarily to kinship families based in the East Lothian Community, by supporting delivery and administration for activities and events, including regular support groups delivery, youth and family events. Support of events in other areas in Scotland based on resources and availability.
·To hold and manage kinship care family cases, providing direct family support within service guidelines and delivery model.
·Support planning, organisation of, and attendance at, in person and online events through funded projects and services to bring together kinship families and individuals, enable peer support, build a sense of community and promote an active and supportive Community Network.
·To respond to enquiries received via the Information and Support Service and relevant email inboxes with relevant information and/or signposting.
·To be part of the wider kinship service team within Adoption UK Scotland, working across teams and services.
·Work collaboratively with colleagues across all services areas of Adoption UK
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·Working alongside service leads within the kinship teams, and with the wider community team members to plan and deliver specific events and activities for East Lothian Council Kinship community members, and kinship families in wider areas where resources and availability allows.
·Provide administrative coordination for community groups, including collating event materials, gathering feedback and evaluations for reporting purposes, supporting delivery of events, maintaining records using existing required systems, and responding to enquiries via our Information and Support line and relevant email inboxes.
·To facilitate referral meetings with new kinship carers accessing the East Lothian Kinship Support Service, including initial assessment of need to identify suitable support and signposting requirements
·To hold responsibility for administrative requirements relating to referrals and cases within the East Lothian Kinship Support Service, including setting up new cases and recording service delivery interactions, using existing Adoption UK systems and processes
·To work with colleagues in the Foundations for Families kinship support service to support delivery where time and resources allow, and coordinate activities between services where appropriate.
·To report to line manager and directors in Adoption UK Scotland relating to service delivery, including contributing to monitoring and reporting on activities.
·To work alongside Adoption UK colleagues to develop and improve resources and services for kinship carers
Knowledge and experience
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the kinship legislation system, issues and challenges faced by kinship individuals. (Essential)
- Experience of engagement and direct work with families (Essential)
- Experience of facilitation of in person and online groups (or commitment to learn) and commitment to digital safeguarding (Essential)
Qualifications and Education
- Relevant degree or qualification (e.g. community work, social sciences) or equivalent experience (Essential)
Skills and abilities
- Report writing and record keeping (Essential)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential)
- Ability to build and maintain relationships (Essential)
- The ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential)
Accountability
- Liaise with colleagues to share updates and information
- Report to supervisor and relevant managers and external commissioners on activities
Behaviours
- Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
- Follows all policies and procedures relating to risk assessments, safeguarding and youth service delivery
- Contributes to an open and honest culture
- Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
- Leads by example.
- Offers outstanding service to members.
- Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
- Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
- Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
- Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Education Advisor - Scotland
RESPONSIBLE TO: Kinship Services Manager
HOURS OF WORK 28 Hours per week (some weekend and evening work may be required)
LOCATION: Hybrid working with expectation of attendance at Edinburgh office
with some expectation of reasonable travel
DURATION: Permanent
SALARY / GRADE: 4.4 £31,003 FTE, 28 hour Pro Rata
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Kinship Services Manager and Lead Education Advisor – Scotland
• Education professionals across Scotland
• Care experienced families (kinship, adoptive and long term fostering community) in Scotland
• Adoption UK Scotland and other nations colleagues
• Local Authorities in Scotland and external commissioners
• The Promise, Scottish Government, volunteer sector organisations
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
• To offer front line education advisory support service to kinship, adoptive and foster families and professionals seeking support and advice about education services for care experienced children.
• To lead the development and delivery of education training to professionals across Scotland and actively support AUK lobbying and campaigning efforts on education matters.
• To develop, coordinate and support delivery and administration of an education support group (online or in person) to the care experience community youth and family.
• To work alongside our youth service provision ensuring the voices of young people are centred in resource development and delivery, supporting development of education and employability support.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with education advisor lead in delivering education support service to families and professionals.
• Manage own caseloads, monitor and review progress at regular education meetings using established tools. Ensure tracking and recording on AUK system database and Sharepoint.
• Develop, promote and deliver Education training for professionals across Scotland. Including supporting the development and delivery of Education elements of training in other AUK teams and development of commissioned projects e.g. care experience week lessons, resources and training for Education Scotland
• Responsible for administrative tasks relating to service delivery
• Respond appropriately to enquiries via email, telephone or in person, referring on to other services and ensure accurate and appropriate recording and tracking of all enquires are maintained using appropriate database systems.
• Contribute and assist in development of education specific projects to improve service delivery (i.e. education peer support group or young person support group)
• Support manager in monitoring and reporting of service delivery
• Contribute and assist in the development, design and planning of promotional resources and information materials and factsheets.
• Attend relevant national meetings, conferences, training events, networking and development opportunities to promote Adoption UK services
• Collaborate, liaise with Adoption UK Scotland and Adoption UK organisation in the delivery and participation of specific events and activities relating to the delivery of Education services for Adoption UK services.
CRITERIA
Knowledge and Experience
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the education system in Scotland (Essential)
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the issues, challenges and concerns affecting the kinship community, care experienced children and young people. (Essential)
• Experience of event coordination, training delivery and/or group facilitation (Essential)
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice (Desirable)
• Experience of volunteer coordination or support (Desirable)
Qualifications and Education
• Professional qualification in Education (Essential)
• Demonstrable event facilitation, group or training delivery and administration experience will be required along with demonstrable knowledge of the issues affecting our care experienced communities.
Skills and Abilities
• Training development and delivery (Essential)
• Report writing and record keeping (Essential)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (Essential)
• Ability to build and maintain relationships (Essential)
• The ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential)
• Able to utilise online platforms and packages (Survey Monkey, Canva, Mail Chimp etc.), and/or the ability to learn new packages (Essential)
Accountability
• Develop and coordinate administrative support and delivery of education support services for care experienced families to fulfil grant/contract requirements.
• Consistent and trauma informed advisory case support for families within organisational policies and processes and fulfilling grant/contract requirements.
• Liaise across services to coordinate activity delivery with guidance and direction from service manager.
• Commitment to work within all organisational policy and processes, in particular safeguarding related requirements to ensure wellbeing of all individuals, families and staff and volunteers.
Behaviours
• Embeds trauma informed approach across all areas of role
• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
• Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives
This role profile is a guide to the nature of the work required and may involve other such duties as deemed necessary by the Organisation. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. The role profile will be reviewed with the post-holder at significant points for the Organisation. Postholder is expected to abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE PROFILE: Carers Service Manager - Herefordshire Carer Links
Responsible to: Director of Governance and Charitable Services
Responsible for: Operational team operating across Herefordshire
Location: Hybrid Home / Office Based – Fred Bulmer Centre, Hereford (minimum two days in the office)
Salary: £30,000
Hours of Work: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Key Purpose / WHY?
The Carers Services Manager will play a vital role in leading a team to assist unpaid carers to connect with their communities and access the support they need within Herefordshire. The role will support the Herefordshire team, who deliver the ‘what matters’ assessment to carers and provide bespoke, person-centered information, advice and guidance to people accessing our services. Support includes but is not limited to; one-to-one support, events and activities, as well as signposting and referring to relevant agencies for additional support helping people on their caring journey. The role will work alongside internal teams and external partners to create community connections, develop an outreach support program, linking people to community resources with a focus on preventing the need for escalation to statutory services.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
1. Service Leadership and Delivery
· Oversee day to day delivery of our commissioned Information, Advice and Guidance service for unpaid Carers in Herefordshire
· Facilitate the application, review and distribution of small grants to unpaid carers across the region as required
· Monitor service quality and delivery and report monthly Key Performance Indicators and quarterly monitoring reports to Local Authority Commissioners. Ensure reporting demonstrates the scale, impact, and quality of our services.
· Meet with commissioners to review service performance quarterly
· Ensure the service is visible and accessible to carers from all communities
· Support carer self-identification and address barriers to engagement, including those faced by underrepresented groups of carers
· Help raise the profile and recognition of TuVida to assist with recruitment, service-user and partner engagement and financial sustainability by contributing to social media presence and the website
2. Service Development
· Work collaboratively with senior colleagues, identifying opportunities for sustainable growth, and working to execute commercial opportunities, including
supporting and/or leading on tendering,
· Bidding, and negotiating new business as well as business retention strategies and mobilisation of new business.
3. Team Management
· Lead and develop a team to deliver person-centered outcomes for unpaid carers across Herefordshire providing practical support and guidance as required
· Provide exemplary leadership and management for the team, including regular team meetings, 121’s and objective setting, caseload management, performance reviews and promoting professional development and well-being
· Create development plans for team members, identifying training needs and growth opportunities within the team and wider organisation
· Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and high-performance standards
· Delegate effectively while maintaining oversight of service quality and manager satisfaction
· Oversee recruitment and inductions of new staff
· Manage leave and staff absence
· Act as designated safeguarding lead for the team, maintaining hight standards of safeguarding practice. Support the team through the process of raising safeguards and following up on safeguarding concerns complying with internal and external agencies policies and procedures.
4. Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
· Ensure the services work collaboratively with partners and community services, manage the delivery of a program of support and services that help improve the wellbeing of carers and which respond to their needs and aspirations.
· Lead on increasing the awareness of TuVida’s services in the county, including development of marketing materials, attending events, stakeholder meetings and increasing recognition of and support available for unpaid carers.
· Build and maintain effective relationships with local authority, health services, and other stakeholders and third sector organisations involved in supporting carers
· Represent the service at multi-agency meetings and network meetings
· Promote awareness of carer rights and needs within the community through talks and training
General
As a carers services manager the post holder will be a key brand ambassador and a custodian of our values and our reputation. The post holder will lead by example in every area of their work and will work in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
We are an organisation led by our culture and values. Our expectation is that all employees will adhere to behaviors that demonstrate these values in everything they do and all decisions they make. No matter what role an employee holds in the organisation, we expect them to operate with compassion for our clients and for each other; to fiercely protect and promote the brand and the reputation of the organisation; and to work in a spirit of openness and trust…always challenging practice or behavior that compromises the reputation or values in any way.
Vision Values
A society where every person who is ill or
disabled and every carer can live well and
enjoy life Pioneering – we will continuously try new approaches and ideas, challenging the status quo. Uncompromising – we will do what we say we are going to do and when we are going to do it. Compassionate – we are committed to enabling people to have choice over their care and support.
Person Specification
Essential Experience Required Desirable Experience Required
· Experience of leading or managing
frontline services.
· Experience of managing staff and/or
volunteers.
· Experience of safeguarding
responsibilities. · A network of contacts within local authorities, the health sector and voluntary sector organisations in Herefordshire. · Experience of working with unpaid carers or people with care/support needs. · Experience of business case development and bid writing/contract tendering. · Experience of managing Health & Safety risks. · Knowledge of the Care Act and carers rights
Essential Skills and Abilities Required Desirable Skills and Abilities Required
· Strong leadership and team building
skills.
· Able to look at the bigger picture and
devise plans and priorities that are clearly
aligned to achieving an agreed strategy.
To also contribute to decision-making
and future strategy development.
· Ability to enact and/or manage change.
· Excellent communication and
relationship building skills, able to
communicate effectively with service
users, external partners, funders and
professionals.
· Ability to work co-operatively and
effectively with colleagues across the
organisation.
· Ability to obtain and provide insight and
analysis to ensure funders fully
understand the value of our services and
that we are meeting contract
requirements with a focus on meeting
targets and demonstrating outcomes.
· Capacity to resolve complex and/or
challenging situations with the ability to
influence actions and appropriately and
positively respond to constructive
criticism or challenge.
· Ability to maintain professional
boundaries, including appropriate levels
of confidentiality and the requirements
of GDPR.
Qualifications Required Other Desirable Criteria
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications · Ability and willingness to travel as part of the role and wider organisational requirements. · A commitment to continual professional development · Positive attitude toward carers and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. · Knowledge of using CRM systems. · ILM Level 5 or above
NB: This role profile is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but to give an indication of the main areas of activity and involvement
This role profile is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Charity and its services, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder.
This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Carers Information and Support Worker (After Care)
22.5 hours per week
£17,996.42 per annum (£29,594 pro-rata)
Carers Together Foundation is an organisation dedicated to improving Carers’ quality of life. We listen to Carers, give them a voice, provide information, practical and emotional support and promote Carers’ rights across the South Tees area.
We are seeking an ‘After Care’ Information and Support Worker to provide information and support to carers whose caring roles are changing. The postholder will provide practical information and support to bereaved carers in a range of settings. The postholder will also coordinate and facilitate peer support activities for former carers including grief and loss support.
To succeed in this role, applicants must have:
·Knowledge and experience of providing information and practical support to vulnerable people.
· Experience of working with people who are experiencing issues relating to bereavement/loss.
· Experience of facilitating support groups and peer support activities.
This role is based between our offices in Park View Medical Clinic, Middlesbrough and The Innovation Centre, Kirkleatham Business Park, Redcar. The postholder must be able to travel between these two sites, and to other locations in the community including the homes of clients.
Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026 at 5.00pm
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
· 30 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
· Health and Wellbeing Support: Simplyhealth offering everyday healthcare cover that supports your wellbeing
· Commitment to work/life balance offering flexible working arrangements
· We are a carer friendly employer offering a range of support for working carers
· Free Parking at our premises
Carers Together is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team Leader - Carer Peer Support (Adult Mental Health)
£34,101 FTE, pro rata 28 hours per week, great benefits!
We are looking for someone to join our local, independent Carer-led charity, someone who has their own personal story of caring, able to use that lived experience as well as their professional skills and knowledge to help others. The postholder will collaborate extensively with our funding partner, South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, as well as other charity delivery partners to improve the identification of, and support for, unpaid family and friend Carers of adults with mental health needs. The work may also involve identifying children and young people in caring roles and brokering access to our Young Carers Support team.
As well as leading a small, part-time team of Carer Peer Support Workers, you will work alongside them, providing front-line, individual and group dedicated support (practical, social and clinical interventions). As well as coordinating services to assist Carers with their own wellbeing needs, you will enable Carers to provide well-informed care for their friends and family. You also will be our representative for the MH Trusts’ Triangle of Care Steering Group.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Centre Hackney is a thriving charity (annual income circa £1.1m, with 29 paid staff) providing volunteering infrastructure to the voluntary sector across the City of London and the London borough of Hackney. We support over 1500 residents a year to realise their skills and passions through volunteering and social action, and to share these for the benefit of others. We also provide volunteering resource, and advice and guidance on best practice in volunteer management, to hundreds of charities and community organisations.
Through our specialist programmes, our impact on the lives of residents is huge. We match volunteers to housebound residents to help them engage with communities and leave their homes; we provide long term personalised support to people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to help them volunteer and find paid jobs; we support patients to deliver hundreds of their own activities and peer support groups at GP practices across City and Hackney; and in partnership with Public Health, we support over 250 Community Health Champions to share vital health messaging with their own diverse communities.
This is a hands-on and strategic role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a small to medium sized charity environment. You will have autonomy to develop a whole new fundraising strategy, utilising diverse fundraising methods, and building and developing new project ideas and partnerships. You will lead on income generation primarily through sourcing and applying to multiple trusts and foundations, but diversified by building new corporate partnerships, community campaigns and individual giving. You will build authentic relationships with funders and supporters, and together with VCH colleagues, will identify new programme models as ways to generate income. You will contribute to the development and production of compelling stories, evidence and marketing and build and maintain the infrastructure needed to track and achieve progress against annual income targets.
Post holders need to have excellent communication skills, to represent the charity in writing and in person. You must be enthusiastic, self-motivating and confident to work primarily alone, but also able to engage and collaborate with staff from across the organisation to share information and impact evidence to support your role. If you are successful in securing funding there will be the potential to recruit additional support, and for you to become the Head of Fundraising of a small team.
We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as a volunteer.



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Carers Together Foundation is an organisation dedicated to improving Carers’ quality f life. We listen to Carers, give them a voice, provide information, practical and emotional support and promote Carers’ rights across the South Tees area.
We are seeking an experienced Carers Financial Wellbeing Officer to provide a range of information and support services to carers. The postholder will identify and support carers who are currently, or are at risk of, experiencing poverty or financial exclusion. The postholder will also provide specialist money management advice and support based on carers needs.
To succeed in this role, applicants must have:
· An understanding of the issues facing financially excluded people and the ability to work proactively to help resolve their financial situation.
· Experience of dealing with sensitive issues and of providing information and support to vulnerable people.
· Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
This role is based between our offices in Park View Medical Clinic, Middlesbrough and The Innovation Centre, Kirkleatham Business Park in Redcar and the postholder must be able to travel between the two sites, and to other locations in the community including the homes of clients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GMAVSG is looking for a new member of staff:
GMAVSG Worker
Salary and hours: Based on £39,963 per annum for full-time 35 hour week, pro rata according to number of hours worked. This post is for 2 to 3 days / 14 to 21 hours per week: number of hours per week and days of work negotiable, providing you are available during core hours of 9.30am to 4pm for at least 2 days a week.
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays, for 35 hours per week, pro rata according to number of hours worked.
The main work is providing welfare benefits advice to people with asbestos diseases. Training will be given on compensation and industrial injuries benefits for people with asbestos diseases.
You will also assist with campaigning, and with running our Living Well and Families support groups, though the GMAVSG Coordinator will take the lead on these.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 10 April 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed, probably during week of 13th April 2026
Information about GMAVSG
Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group (GMAVSG) is a registered charity, established by the Greater Manchester Hazards Centre (GMHC) in 1994. You will be doing GMAVSG work but you will be employed by GMHC. GMHC provides information, advice and campaigning on health and safety at work.
The GMAVSG office is in Manchester; all staff work mainly from home, but must be able to do home visits to clients, mostly in Greater Manchester. GMAVSG provides comprehensive free advice on benefits, and basic information on compensation, to people with asbestos diseases. Our help is free. Most of our clients have mesothelioma, a terminal cancer and are men in their 60s, 70s, and 80s who were exposed to asbestos at work. We also campaign on issues affecting asbestos victims. GMAVSG runs two support groups: Families Group for people who have lost a loved one to asbestos disease, Living Well for people with mesothelioma and their families/carers.
GMAVSG Job
The job offers the prospect of doing interesting and worthwhile work, including campaigning, with a particular client group, who benefit greatly from our specialist advice and empathetic support. It is not just ‘conveyor belt’ advice work.
You will be delivering benefits advice to people mainly through home visits in Greater Manchester and some of the neighbouring areas of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Lancashire. Full driving licence and access to a car are essential. The work includes covering a phone helpline on a rota basis, the main purpose of which is to ensure that visits are promptly offered to people newly diagnosed with an asbestos disease.
Recent experience of welfare rights / benefits advice is essential, as are good ICT and administration skills. Training will be given on compensation and industrial injuries benefits for people with asbestos diseases.
A pay rise is due from April 2026 as salaries are normally uprated annually at least in line with inflation.
The post is permanent, and the charity is financially secure for the foreseeable future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (job share considered)
Location: Based across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and wider West Mercia, with national travel as required
Closing date: 30th April 2026, 11.59pm
WMRSASC reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified or a sufficient number of applications are received.
West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is seeking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and highly motivated Early Intervention, Prevention and Assessment Practitioner to join our Purple Leaf service. This is an opportunity to contribute to specialist work aimed at preventing sexual harm and supporting children and young people, families, carers and professionals through high-quality assessment, consultation, intervention and training. The post also includes specialist assessment and intervention work relating to sexualised behaviours.
About the Role
As Early Intervention, Prevention and Assessment Practitioner, you will:
- Undertake risk and needs assessments and produce clear reports and recommendations
- Deliver psychological, psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions
- Manage a defined caseload of clients
- Work closely with children and young people, families, carers, professionals and partner agencies
- Develop and deliver specialist sexual violence training and educational resources
- Maintain accurate records, evaluation data and outcome reporting
- Help develop service policies, procedures and practice guidance
- Promote Purple Leaf and WMRSASC services locally and nationally
- Represent WMRSASC at meetings, events and through stakeholder engagement.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and a strong commitment to survivor-centred, trauma-informed practice.
You will ideally have:
- A Level 3 qualification or above in social care, health care, community work, education, therapy or a related field
- Experience of working within the sexual violence field
- Experience of working with children and families
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and legislation and guidance relating to sexual violence
- The ability to provide non-judgemental, trauma-informed support
- Strong organisational, communication and crisis management skills
- Confidence working independently and collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable qualifications include AIM Specialist or equivalent assessment training, Adult Learning certification, and a Level 3 qualification in Sexual Violence.
What We Offer
WMRSASC is committed to supporting and valuing its staff. We offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Benenden Health Scheme
- Accredited training and career development opportunities
- Regular management supervision and support
Safeguarding
WMRSASC is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant background checks and Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, WMRSASC is committed to ensuring the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC.
This is an opportunity to join a specialist organisation making a meaningful difference to the lives of survivors and communities. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed practice.
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At Basecamp Adventure Trust, we empower vulnerable young people from West Yorkshire to thrive through unique, long-term programmes which harness outdoor adventure as a powerful vehicle for personal transformation. Through a combination of skills workshops, exhilarating adventure trips and a deeply relational approach, we challenge, celebrate and inspire young people to discover a newfound sense of confidence, resilience and self-belief, and to explore new possibilities for themselves. Our programmes are intensive, sustained and individualised to make a lasting positive difference on the young people we work with so they can lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
This role demands a unique combination of skills. You’ll be a capable Programme Manager (or at the very least an aspiring one with a strong desire to step up from your current youth experience), with an understanding of the role outdoor adventure can have in supporting health and wellbeing and underpinning personal development.
In addition to this, we’ve got big ambitions to develop an events strand to our work, which brings together three separate but interlinked fundraising ideas. You will support us to create, shape and implement this new initiative alongside our team, helping us to turn our initial idea into a reality. We are proud to be very much a people-led organisation, so it’s possible that your own strengths and experience may sway the specifics of the role.
Reports to: Senior Management Team
Hours: Full time, 5 days (37.5 hours) a week, flexible working evenings and weekends as required
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience
Location: The Old Fire Station, Leeds (Basecamp HQ), but the role also incorporates travel across Yorkshire and the Lake District
Transport: The role will require access to a car
Start Date: We will accommodate the start date depending on the individual’s situation, but we are looking to get someone in for Spring
Annual Leave: 22 days + bank holidays + 1x day off per Adventure Residential) to account for extra hours worked)
The Role
Programme Manager (~35% of the role) – We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Programme Manager who can lead the delivery of our Core Programme, having the ability to directly work with young people, lead a team, have an acute eye for detail and organisation and a creative, dynamic approach to problem-solving. The Programme Manager role takes up around 80 days a year, with the days being weighted unevenly across the months of the year.
Events Coordinator (~65% of the role) – We are looking for a driven and creative Events Coordinator who will help us create a Basecamp calendar of external events, which will support our fundraising goals and bring a large and diverse audience to our work. The right candidate will be excited at the prospect of turning ideas into a reality, supporting us with the creative development of this idea as well as the practical implementation.
Programme Manager Roles and Responsibilities
Acting as the key point of contact to organise, deliver and oversee the Basecamp Core Programme to 1 cohort of young people, including managing residential trips, school workshops and other supporting sessions throughout the year’s programme (e.g. Taster Days, Graduation etc) (September - June).
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Onboarding young people onto the programme, working in collaboration with schools to ensure our referral criteria are met and we have the information we need.
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Facilitating creative, arts and games-based workshops in school.
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Supporting day-to-day administration and management of the programme including maintaining a database and producing written communications and reports.
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Coordinating Adventure Youth Coaches, Volunteers, Instructors and School Supporting Staff on residential, as the main point of contact.
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Managing disciplinary action as required if a situation is escalated higher than Adventure Youth Coaches or Volunteers.
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Ensuring the highest standards of support, safety and safeguarding across the programme, in line with Basecamp’s ethos, policies and procedures.
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Providing ongoing feedback to young people, parents, carers and schools, through email, Whatsapp and handwritten cards.
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Working with partner organisation such as schools and instructors/activity providers, to ensure the Basecamp mission is consistent and everybody has the smoothest experience possible and to build the Basecamp ‘brand’ to an extent that the schools want to keep working with us and value the work that we do.
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Contributing to organisational planning and development, including supporting the development of further opportunities for young people.
Events Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities
Supporting our team to create, develop, test and implement a calendar of Basecamp events including third-party challenge events, Basecamp events and bespoke corporate adventure challenges. This calendar will support the building of both our new corporate partnerships programme, an innovative new take on traditional corporate fundraising as well as getting our brand-new Basecamp Community off the ground, our own version of an individual giving initiative.
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Undertaking prospect research to identify corporate partners who we can build long-lasting, meaningful relationships with.
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Identifying key networking opportunities to help us raise our profile in West Yorkshire.
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Supporting us to develop our pitch to prospective corporate partners, creating bespoke partnerships which demonstrate our ethos, culture and impact.
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Supporting the development of our new Basecamp Community initiative, creating the necessary comms and finding interactive ways to get members involved and feel a part of the community.
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Supporting the implementation of systems and protocols that will allow us to effectively manage logistics, budgeting, risk assessments, and delivery on the ground, establishing new supplier partnerships in the process.
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Developing relationships with flagship event providers, maximising engagement with creative and far-reaching communication initiatives and providing supportive inspiring stewarding journeys for all involved.
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Working collaboratively across fundraising and comms ensuring we maximise the effectiveness of each event and that they are supporting our other fundraising initiatives.
Person Specification
The postholder will play a key role in the development and delivery of both programme and charity events. They will be a brilliant ‘all-rounder’ who can go from speaking to a group of 30 children in a muddy field, to being comfortable behind a laptop researching potential corporate partners, to feeling confident in creative meetings where our ideas become a reality. We are looking for someone with a strong creative drive, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the natural ability to use initiative. Whilst ticking the experience requirement boxes is important to us, we will always take a holistic view of your application and consider transferable experience.
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Demonstrated experience working with disadvantaged or vulnerable young people with empathy and compassion
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Proven understanding of the issues impacting young people today, including socioeconomic challenges, and mental health considerations
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Sound understanding of safeguarding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
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Experience coordinating, supporting or delivering programmes for young people
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Ability to take initiative to turn plans from scratch into successful events
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Willingness to contribute creatively to organisational development and bring fresh ideas
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Strong research skills, identifying partners who align with our ethos and culture
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Willingness to engage in community and corporate outreach
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Understanding of marketing, communication and social media and using various social networks to promote and build brands
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Ability to manage and prioritise multiple events seamlessly, quickly and easily moving between higher level strategic issues to on the ground delivery details
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Strong ‘relationship builder’ who is able to connect with young people, parents, teachers, and various external partners
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Confident hosting and talking to groups, and setting a positive, encouraging tone
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Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to a variety of settings, from office environments to outdoor residentials
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Strong problem-solving skills, especially in high-energy or challenging settings, with a positive mindset
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Resilience and a good sense of humour, suited to working in a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable environment
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High-level organisational skills
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Strong eye for detail and ability to multitask/notice multiple things going on at once and effectively deal with them
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Effective written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on creating professional yet personable written materials
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Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace) and database management, ideally some knowledge/experience of basic graphic design software such as Canva
Personal Qualities
Relationally-led: You’ll take a person-centred approach demonstrating empathy and patience that makes people feel seen, valued and respected.
Enthusiasm: You’ll be passionate about the work we do as a charity through both hands-on and office-based work and are excited to be a part of its journey and growth
Dynamic: You’ll be able to adapt to a variety of settings, from office environments to the outdoors, with the ability to notice multiple things going on at once and take initiative when things change.
Detail-oriented: You’ll have a keen eye for detail to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in our delivery, able to solve problems in high-energy or challenging settings with a positive mindset.
Creative: You’ll enjoy contributing creatively to organisational development, bringing fresh ideas whilst adopting a ‘think big’ attitude
Genuine love for the outdoors: You’ll innately understand the power of outdoor adventure, and how it stretches people to believe they are capable of so much more
Other requirements
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Willing to work flexible hours and work in outdoor environments/take part in outdoor activities
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A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
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A satisfactory enhanced DBS check
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Satisfactory references
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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£32,461 per annum + excellent benefits
37.5 hours per week, part time and job share will be considered
Closing Date: 13th April 2026
We are looking for an extraordinary person to become the Service Coordinator of the friendly teams in our Mental Health Supported Living services which are located across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
The successful Service Coordinator(s) will lead the team in enabling individuals with complex mental health needs to create their own developmental programme with the aim of progressing to further independent living. This will include supporting people to develop the strategies that underpin resilience, to learn the responsibilities of citizenship, to acquire practical living skills and establish themselves within the community of their choice.
You will be a creative and inspirational leader with great listening skills who will empower every individual in your team to be their best self at work. You will have an excellent understanding of person-centred approaches and be committed to proactively promoting the psychological and emotional well-being of those you support.
You will work closely with the 2 Service Managers and Service Coordinator who work in the Mental Health Supported Living division to maintain and develop each service as a high-quality provision for the people we are supporting. You will ensure all services remain compliant with the legislation that governs the sector while demonstrating and evidencing that both services provide excellent support for people.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Taking responsibility for the day to day running of the services which will include planning and managing the rota to ensure that people get the support they need when they need it.
- Guiding the team to co- write and review support and risk management plans, ensuring that the people we support are at the centre of the process.
- Supervising staff, providing regular one to supervisions, organising team meetings, identifying and maximizing opportunities to develop the skills of each individual in the team and ensuring that their training is up to date.
- Participating in referrals and assessments for the service.
- Working within a set budget and monitoring expenditure as appropriate.
- Providing “hands-on” and direct support for the people we support
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong leadership skills, ideally with some management experience.
- Be organised and practical, able to manage your time prioritise work in accordance with the imperatives of the service.
- Be competent in using IT applications, such as rota planning systems, or be able to learn these swiftly.
- Have experience of working in mental health, particularly working with people who have complex mental health needs.
- Be confident in responding to people who are experiencing acute mental illness, in dynamic risk management and developing escalation plans to ensure that people receive the support that they need.
- Have knowledge of mental health systems, processes and best practice with experience of working with trauma informed approaches.
- Be able to work across 7 days and be able to work a variety of shift patterns
Here at Milestones Trust, we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package:
- 34 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
- Learning and development to support your career growth
- Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
- Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
- Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
- Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
- Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
- Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust
Milestones Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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My Sisters’ House is expanding its fundraising team — and we’re looking for a dynamic, creative and relationship‑driven fundraiser who can help take our income generation to the next level. If you love building connections, crafting compelling stories and spotting opportunities others miss, this role will give you the space to thrive.
What you’ll do
You’ll lead the growth of our individual giving and high‑value supporter base, nurturing relationships with donors, partners and philanthropists who want to make a tangible difference. You’ll shape engaging fundraising appeals, deliver standout donor experiences and bring fresh ideas that cut through a challenging fundraising landscape.
You’ll also help develop new income streams — from local businesses to female‑led enterprises — and work closely with colleagues to strengthen donor journeys and build a confident, ambitious fundraising culture.
What you’ll bring
You’re a natural communicator with a flair for storytelling and a sharp eye for opportunity. You’re organised, proactive and energised by a busy, varied workload. You enjoy thinking creatively, writing persuasively and turning insight into action. Above all, you’re motivated by the impact your work can have on women facing trauma, abuse and disadvantage.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, passionate and supportive team with big ambitions. You’ll have room to innovate, freedom to shape your approach and the chance to grow your skills across individual giving, corporate partnerships and high‑value fundraising. With strong foundations already in place — and a growing network of committed supporters — you’ll be joining at a genuinely exciting moment.
Flexible working is essential, with occasional evenings and weekends. The role requires a DBS check
A women’s centre supporting local women who face multiple challenges including domestic abuse, homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GMRC is a registered charity working with adult women who are victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
Greater Manchester Rape Crisis are looking for a RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences) Pathfinder to join our friendly and committed team.
Your role will be to work with the Pathfinder partnership to design, develop, advocate, and deliver tailored support pathways to RASSO victims/survivors with extra or additional complex mental health needs across Greater Manchester.
The post holder will work across Greater Manchester (so ability to travel cross sites essential) with service users in partner organisation settings and in the community, working collaboratively with individuals, carers and partners from local multi agency providers and services, to assess and identify social care needs that may be potential barriers to the client being able to address their sexual trauma.
If you are passionate about supporting survivors, and ready to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help ensure women across Greater Manchester receive the safety, support and healing they deserve.
PLEASE NOTE
this role is restricted to female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave (30 days a year exc. BH)
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Free on-site parking
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