Child protection jobs

This role forms part of Southwark’s commissioned Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Domestic Abuse (DA) service, delivered through a consortium partnership led by Bede.

The post holder will coordinate and deliver structured group-based interventions for children and young people affected by domestic abuse, alongside partnership working and service development. The role requires an experienced practitioner able to work autonomously and ensure all interventions are trauma-informed, safe, and responsive. Training will also be given.

Reporting to: (LNK CEO) & Bede VAWG Service Lead): Reporting to: Lives Not Knives CEO (for formal line management and employment matters), with operational coordination and clinical case supervision provided by Bede's VAWG Service Lead.

Programme Delivery & Coordination

• Support the delivery of 1:1 interventions in line with agreed referral pathways and safeguarding procedures, working within Bede systems and processes.

• Deliver structured group programmes, supporting the delivery of established programme materials and content.

• Adapt and update existing session materials as needed to ensure they remain age-appropriate, relevant, and responsive to participant needs, in collaboration with Bede colleagues.

• Deliver sessions focused on wellbeing, resilience, safety, and healthy relationships in line with agreed programme outcomes.

• Work with Bede colleagues to plan delivery schedules, manage programme cycles, and support the collation and analysis of data and outcomes.

• Use Bede’s evaluation forms and systems to collect, record, and input feedback and outcomes data to support ongoing programme improvement.

• Ensure delivery is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and consistent with Bede’s practice frameworks and quality standards.

• The post holder will operate within Bede’s delivery framework and systems, working collaboratively with Bede staff to ensure consistent and coordinated programme delivery.

Engagement & Participation

• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with young people/vulnerable adults to support consistent engagement in group programmes.

• Promote participation in services through outreach and referrals.

• Work with parents/carers where appropriate to reinforce positive outcomes.

Partnership Working

• Collaborate with consortium partners and a wide range of external stakeholders, including schools, colleges, universities, and statutory services.

• Primary focus will be on group-work coordination and delivery, with school outreach and 1-to-1 support.

• Engage with wider systems and settings, including courts and parliamentary/civic settings and religious institutions where appropriate, to represent and advocate for the service and its beneficiaries.

• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and information sharing processes as required.

• Support a coordinated borough-wide response to domestic abuse through effective partnership working.

Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance

• Undertake program suitability and youth-focused needs assessments, contributing vital practitioner insights into Bede’s specialist risk assessments and family safety plans.

• Contribute to safety planning. Work collaboratively with Bede to inform and update safety plans through regular case discussions, meetings, and ongoing communication, ensuring risks and emerging concerns are shared promptly.

• Maintain accurate confidential records.

• Adhere to safeguarding procedures at all times.

Service Development & Quality

The post holder will support the ongoing development and quality assurance of the programme, working within Bede’s systems and under the guidance of Bede managers and consortium partners.

Responsibilities will include:

· Using Bede’s monitoring, evaluation, and case management systems to record and report programme activity.

· Supporting service improvement through feedback, evaluation data, and performance monitoring.

· Assisting with the adaptation of materials to ensure relevance, accessibility, and inclusivity.

· Contributing to the identification of emerging needs and development of interventions, alongside managers.

· Supporting monitoring and reporting for commissioners and stakeholders.

· Maintaining professional standards in line with Bede policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with young people affected by trauma or abuse.

• Experience of working within a multi-agency or partnership environment (desirable).

• Experience in planning and delivering group programmes.

• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and contribute to service coordination.

• Lived experience (desirable).

• The ability to manage challenging situations in a calm, professional manner.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge

• Understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.

• Understanding of wellbeing, consent, and relationships.

• Awareness of diverse community needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Youth work, Counselling, Social care, Psychology or related discipline (desirable)

• Level 2/3 Children & Young People services/Youth Work or equivalent, appropriate lived experience

• Safeguarding training (essential or willingness to complete upon appointment).

• Additional specialist training in domestic abuse, trauma or therapeutic approaches (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic, non-judgemental and professional.

• Organised and reliable, with the ability to work autonomously.

• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage the demands of working in a trauma-related field.

• Committed to improving outcomes.

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Opportunity to shape a borough-wide service.

• Regular supervision and wellbeing support.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience. We are also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and adherence to safeguarding policies.

Remote (Surrey and surrounding areas) | 18 – 24 hours

£27,500 pro rata | Flexible working | Real impact

Are you kind, caring and professional – the sort of person who listens deeply, holds space for others, and wants to make a real difference?

At Jigsaw South East, we support children and young people who are facing or coping with the death of a loved one. We’re looking for a compassionate and confident Grief Support Worker to join our small, dedicated team.

In this role, you’ll:

• Support families one-to-one and in groups, both pre- and post-bereavement
• Hold meaningful (and sometimes tough) conversations with warmth and sensitivity
• Help children feel less alone in their grief, and families feel more connected
• Contribute to our PIECES group programme, helpline, and referral process

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to walk alongside people at one of the hardest points in their lives and offer light, steadiness and support.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A warm, person-centred approach
• Experience working with children and families
• Emotional resilience and a strong sense of purpose
• The ability to travel across Surrey and attend some evening/weekend sessions

We offer:

• Flexible working
• TOIL and supervision
• Ongoing training and personal growth
• A supportive, values-led team who genuinely care

If you believe in the power of kindness and want to help children feel seen, safe and supported, we’d love to hear from you.

View our recruitment pack for more information including a full job description and person specification:

Who Are We Looking For? 

We are seeking an experienced Associate Trainer to deliver high-quality training and workshops across Northern Ireland on behalf of Ygam. The post holder will facilitate engaging learning experiences, maintain high standards of safeguarding and quality assurance, and contribute to Ygam's mission by helping professionals understand and respond to gaming and gambling-related harms affecting children and young people.

The role is ideal for an experienced trainer, educator or youth practitioner with strong facilitation skills and knowledge of safeguarding, education or public health, who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.  You will be confident working independently and remotely, while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

You will be skilled at adapting training delivery to meet the needs of different audiences and contexts, ensuring sessions are inclusive, engaging and responsive to participant needs.

Ygam is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodivergent people and armed forces veterans. 

Main Role and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for delivering training across Ygam’s portfolio of programmes, including education, youth work, health, social care, community and sporting sectors.

You will lead workshops and training both online and face to face. The role will support professionals, parents, carers and young people to understand and help prevent gaming and gambling harms. It will focus on using education to increase awareness of the social, environmental and commercial influences, including the practices of the industries, that can shape behaviours and increase the risk of harm among young people.

A crucial element of your role will be updating all relevant records and CRM systems.

You will be required to market additional learning, resources, and training opportunities to delegates and to promote the work of Ygam at conferences and events.

Role Requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Delivery 

· Deliver the Ygam portfolio of workshops (online and face to face)

· Provide high-quality training to a range of professionals and young people in line with Ygam’s quality standards and facilitator guidance

· Be responsive to delegates needs, providing excellent customer service and answering questions and queries in a supportive manner

· Provide regular feedback on training materials, recommending adjustments if needed for Northern Ireland

· Escalate safeguarding, wellbeing or reputational concerns promptly in accordance with Ygam policies and procedures

· Act as an ambassador for Ygam, ensuring all interactions with delegates and stakeholders reflect organisational values and professional standards

· Highlight further training and / or partnership opportunities for Engagement Managers through workshops and delegate contact.

Planning 

· Work with Engagement Managers to schedule delivery

· Ensure all resources and materials are up to date and be prepared for delivery

· Develop materials for information sessions and present to external stakeholders

· Ensure joining instructions are sent to all delegates

· Develop stakeholder relationships, providing ongoing support for those trained.

· Attend key events as arranged with Programme Lead to represent Ygam

· Maintain awareness of local priorities, policy developments and stakeholder networks within Northern Ireland to support effective delivery and relationship building

· Support Engagement Managers with networking and presentations for external stakeholders

· Work closely with Ygam colleagues to promote and collaborate across the programme portfolio

Outcomes:

· Ensure accuracy of data utilising the CRM system

· Encourage completion of post training surveys

· Remain up to date with the latest evidence-based research on gaming and gambling harms

Learning and Development:

· Work closely with The Programme Lead: Engagement, to develop objectives and review performance.

· Ensure all relevant CPD is completed and up to date on platforms such as IHasco

· Attend support sessions with line manager (both remotely and in person). 

· Record performance in your monthly 1-1’s with your line manager

· Engage in peer observation and feedback to encourage reflection on your practice and learning from colleagues.

Administration:

· Send out joining instructions via our CRM system to delegates prior to workshops 

· Record attendance and email delegates post workshop to gather feedback 

· Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation

· Work in collaboration with your line manager to adapt and improve programme processes, administrative and training content.

· Manage workload, communications and administrative tasks in a timely manner to support effective delivery as an Associate Trainer

Person Specification 

Essential:

· Experience delivering training online and face to face training to both adults, children and young people

· Proficiency with online delivery and experience using MS Teams and Zoom to facilitate online learning

· Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of organisation

· Understanding of safeguarding principles and their application within education, youth, health or community settings

· Ability to explain complex topics such as gaming risks, online behaviours and digital harms in a clear and accessible way.

· Public speaking experience

· Prior experience of working in education, public health or youth services, with a detailed understanding of children and young people’s services

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially)

· Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes

· Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.

· Ability to work as a self-employed associate and manage own schedule

· Employment rights to live and work in the UK

· Experience of working collectively as a team to meet targets.

· Willingness to travel where necessary for the role.

· Ability to capture outcomes and impact data, (quantitative and qualitative) to help inform practise.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of the Northern Ireland education and health system

· Strong interest / understanding of public health and prevention-based approach to harm reduction

· Knowledge of safeguarding arrangements and children's services within Northern Ireland

· Experience delivering training informed by a public health or prevention-based approach

· Strong networking and relationships building skills

· Experience utilising CRM systems, particularly Salesforce

The successful applicant will be subject to reference checks, an Enhanced Access NI check, and must have Employment rights to live and work in the UK.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and organised Fundraising Lead to join our busy and dynamic team, raising vital funds to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. 

The Haven Wolverhampton is a Women’s Aid organisation and the city’s leading provider of domestic abuse support services for women and children. Everything we do is rooted in one purpose:we support victim-survivors to be seen, heard and safe. 

The successful fundraiser will be enthusiastic and will enjoy a varied role, working across many areas of fundraising – from organising key events such as our Gala Dinner and recruiting regular donors, to accepting cheques at community events and creating emotionally engaging appeals. The Fundraising Lead will work alongside our marketing communications function to improve our current and potential donor's supporter journey, which covers everything from impactful corporate presentations to personalised supporter thank yous.

It is crucial the Fundraising Lead can develop and nurture long-term relationships, particularly with businesses, local groups and individuals in the local area to help with raising awareness and engage the whole group or workforce in our work.

The Fundraising Lead will also monitor and manage income and expenditure ensuring all donations are accounted for and thanked.

We are looking for a friendly and engaging professional who wants a fast-paced role that makes a difference to the lives of real people and the local community.

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Family Lives is part of the Coram group.

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting families and helping children thrive? Do you want a role where no two days are the same and where your work has a genuine impact on the lives of military families?

Coram Family Lives is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate Family Support Coordinator to deliver vital support to RAF families with children aged 0–7 years at RAF High Wycombe

In this rewarding role, you will work directly with families, providing practical and emotional support, helping parents navigate the unique challenges of military life, and delivering engaging workshops and community-based activities. From supporting families through deployment and reunification to helping parents access SEND and early years services, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for children and strengthening family wellbeing.

You'll also collaborate with RAF welfare teams, schools, health professionals and community partners, while developing a network of volunteers who help create a supportive and connected military community.

Why Join Us?

• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to military families.
• Variety, autonomy and meaningful relationship-based work.
• The chance to develop partnerships across military and civilian services.
• Be part of a respected national charity with almost 50 years of supporting families.

· If you're a skilled, empathetic professional who is passionate about helping families flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help RAF families thrive, whatever life brings

The salary for 21 hours per week is £15,910.49 per annum.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply now to complete the application. (Please note we do not accept CVs. Therefore, please detail your application as much as possible)

Closing Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026

Interview Date: w/c 24th August 2026 online

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical educator to join our expanding clinical professional development team working 30 hours per week.

We are looking for a proactive individual who is passionate about education, professional development and paediatric palliative care. You will have experience in clinical education, running high-quality training programmes for clinical staff, and in overseeing student placements.  

We are widening our student nursing placement offer and the post holder will take a lead role in the development, coordination and quality assurance of our student placements. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure students receive outstanding placement opportunities. 

The successful candidate will also oversee the further development of our Paediatric Palliative Care Foundation Course. Having established a strong internal programme, we are looking for an inspiring educator who can help shape the next phase of its growth, extending opportunities for learning to both internal colleagues and external healthcare professionals. 

In addition, as we expand our clinical skills training offer, you will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of simulation programmes that build clinical skill competence. 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the future workforce in children's palliative care while helping to create a culture of learning, excellence and continuous improvement.

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore weencourageapplicants to apply as soon as possible. 

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Job Title - Member Services Manager

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 21 hours per week

Salary - £30,600 per annum (£51,000 FTE)

Location - Coram Campus, London – hybrid of office and home working

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About CoramBAAF

CoramBAAF is the UK’s leading membership organisation for professionals working across adoption, fostering and kinship care. We provide information, best practice guidance, advice, training and resources to support our members and influence policy to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Our corporate members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland represent 94% of all local authorities as well as regional adoption agencies, health and social care trusts, independent fostering providers and voluntary adoption agencies, and cover 88% of all children and family social workers.

Our 600+ individual and associate members - comprising lawyers, health professionals, educational institutions, therapeutic and family support services, and more - reflect the multidisciplinary nature of our work.

Together, our members make up the largest network of organisations and individuals involved with children in their journey through the care system.

About the role

CoramBAAF’s membership is central to the organisation’s aims and activities. The Member Services Team provides a comprehensive service to corporate, associate and individual members and customers in all four nations of the UK. The team manages and tracks member renewals, enrols new members, implements recruitment and retention strategies, co-ordinates service delivery to members and handles a wide range of membership enquiries.

The team is also responsible for the licensing of CoramBAAF’s health and social work report forms, essential to practice in adoption, fostering, kinship care and other substitute care UK-wide. Activities to support the licence scheme include managing and tracking licence renewals, coordinating the release of new and updated forms, enrolling new licence holders and handling a wide range of queries.

The Member Services Manager will provide leadership and line management across both membership and the forms licence scheme. The postholder will maximise income from CoramBAAF membership and ensure its continued reach and relevance. They will also maximise income from the forms licence scheme and actively promote its importance as a key member benefit. Importantly they will strengthen engagement with members to ensure retention whilst also increasing reach and awareness nationally to recruit new members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a member engagement strategy to increase direct contact with staff/frontline workers in members agencies.
• Have regular contact with member agencies (in person and online) to promote the benefit of membership and ensure that members are maximising their membership.
• Gather data and maintain accurate records of current member agency engagement in order to identify opportunities for growth as well as areas of concern.
• Take the lead, and in consultation with colleagues, agree the membership benefits and fees payable across the different categories of membership UK wide.
• Take the lead, with colleagues, to devise new membership categories and benefits as appropriate.
• Monitor take up of membership and engagement with CoramBAAF and devise strategies and communications accordingly.
• Take the lead, and in consultation with colleagues, maintain and develop the forms licence scheme.
• Maximise income from the scheme by encouraging take up of more forms and attracting more users/customers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and proactive professional to lead our small but dedicated Member Services team. The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with strong membership, organisational and communications skills and experience and a desire to provide high quality services to members and customers.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 30th August 2026 at 23:59

Interview Date: Week commencing 14th September 2026. Please note that interviews will be held in-person at the Coram Campus in London and will include a short test.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

If you have a passion for farming as well as helping young people overcome adversity and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Looking for a role where farming meets purpose? At Jamie’s Farm Bath, we’re looking for a passionate farming specialist to help young people take part in real, meaningful farming work as part of our therapeutic residential programme. Based at Hill House Farm, this role provides the crucial link between the farm and our visiting young people, planning and delivering farm-based jobs that build confidence, connection and a sense of purpose.

What is Jamie’s Farm? Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.

Known internally as ‘Farm Coordinator’

As part of our close-knit, values-driven team, you’ll work alongside young people during feeding rounds, farming tasks, mealtimes and evening activities, while helping to maintain the high standards of animal welfare we expect across our farms. The role also includes on-call responsibilities for animal emergencies and some weekend duties linked to house lets and site security.

More than just a job, this is a chance to combine your farming skills with a role that has real social impact. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a passion for farming and the ability to build positive relationships with young people. In return, the role offers a competitive salary and up to £20,000 worth of additional benefits, including opportunity for subsidised on-site accommodation, meals during visits and generous pension contributions.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring the recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

Feel Good is a growing social enterprise created by Regenerate. As a supervisor, you will be a key part of supporting young people to build skills and get the support they need to overcome barriers to employment. With 946,000 young people in the UK out of work, this work is more needed than ever, and this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of changing the game for young people!

Feel Good was created in 2014, by South-West London based charity Regenerate, to support young people aged 18-24 who are facing barriers to employment such as high anxiety, special educational needs, and/or contact with the youth justice system. We offer them training, mentoring and paid work on our coffee cart and shops, and our supervisors are a key part of this!

We're currently entering an exciting period of growth as we look to open our second brick and mortar coffee shop, and so we need dedicated, experienced supervisors who are passionate about passing on their knowledge and experience to the young people who need it most, and creating opportunities for them to turn their lives around and thrive. Your day to day will be supervising shifts at our coffee cart or shop, and effectively carrying out / delegating the operational responsibilities that this entails. You will be the first port of call for any issues that arise, and will be there to guide young people through this real life work experience, supporting them in achieving key learning / skills objectives.

Overview:

Salary: £28,860 per annum (London Living Wage equivalent) - Reviewed after successful completion of probation period

Hours: Full-time, across a 4 day week

Annual Leave: 33 days per year

Required experience: Minimum 2 years experience in hospitality

Application Deadline: Tuesday 11th August 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 17th August 2026

We'd love you to be:

An excellent communicator

Organised with great time management skills

A team player with the ability to motivate yourself and others

Empathetic and supportive 

Understanding of the issues and barriers young people may face

Able to report on young people's progress after every shift, as well as any potential safeguarding issues that arise

To find our full person specification and day to day responsibilities, please take a look through the attached job pack.

To apply, please fill out an online application form - linked in the job pack and above.

Regenerate and Feel Good is an equal opportunities employer, recognising the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, ages and from underrepresented and minority groups. All offers of employment are conditional to the succesful outcome of referencing, right to work, and DBS checks, in line with our safeguarding and recruitment policies.

Part time Teaching Assistant– Autism / SEND

We are Ambitious about Autism, a national charity with a clear goal: to create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.

We are looking for patient, empathetic and resilient part time TA's to join our Ofsted “Outstanding” TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill.

• Part time, permanent (term time only)
• Days: We are looking for somebody who is able to commit to either 3 or 4 days (we can offer full time also)
• Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm
• Salary: £27,770 to £28,005 per annum (pro rata)
• Location: Muswell Hill, North London (N10 3JA)
• Start date: October 2026 (can be flexible depending on notice periods)

The role:

This is a role where no two days are ever the same! Some days can be very challenging, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. As a part time TA, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our autistic pupils and assisting them with:

• Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care
• Supporting pupils with personal care
• Access learning
• Developing  communication, confidence and independence
• Celebrate progress - however big or small
• Take part in community based activities like swimming, skiing and horse riding
• Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves

Why join us:

• This is a term time only role (yet you are paid across 52 weeks!)
• You will be placed on a training programme when you join the role with continued CPD
• Be part of a warm, supportive and collaborative team
• Progression opportunities to grow your career in SEND
• Be part of a national charity with a clear mission and shared values
• Varied, meaningful work with real impact
• Access to staff discount schemes, including Blue Light Card eligibility
• Full benefits package is on our website

The official internal title for this role is Specialist Teaching Assistant, but it is advertised externally as Part time Teaching Assistant to reflect the nature of the role and maximise reach.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance

Family Support Worker

£27,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits

Southampton to cover Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child or young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.

Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life

· Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Time off in Lieu

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack

Development opportunities:

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website & apply online.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place at our Southampton Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop Momentum’s corporate partnerships 
programme at a time of ambition and growth for the charity. Working as part of the 
corporate partnerships team, you will develop and deliver a focused approach to 
corporate fundraising, building long-term partnerships that generate sustainable income 
and create meaningful opportunities for companies and their employees to support our 
work.

This is a hands-on role combining new business development with the stewardship and 
growth of existing partnerships. You will identify and secure new opportunities, create 
compelling and tailored partnership propositions, and build strong relationships with 
corporate supporters at every stage of their journey with Momentum.

The role will suit a proactive and commercially aware relationship-builder who can think 
strategically, work independently and turn opportunities into action. You will work closely 
with colleagues across the charity to develop creative partnerships, deliver agreed activity 
and help corporate supporters understand the difference their support makes.

The Community Support Worker will contribute to the delivery of our LGBTQ+ youth provision supporting young people aged 11+ (and 9+ for our junior youth club).

Specific Duties and responsibilities

Group work

• Develop and deliver ‘safe space’ forums in schools, providing suitable group work activities (this may be alongside school staff or leading on your own).
• Working with the team to both lead and support our youth group provisions on a rota’d basis (both in person and online).

Caseload

• Work with an intensive caseload of approximately 12 young people maintaining regular contact, through arranged appointments, offering information, advice and guidance, practical support and encouragement.
• Support clients to identify their strengths, interests, areas they would like to improve and barriers to progression, in order to develop their personalised action plan.

Service Delivery

• Support young people to increase their self-esteem, become more resilient and improve their aspirations.
• Utilise the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Tool (121s) and Free2B tools, to monitor progression and impact.
• Maintain relationships to work across multiple community and school settings, collaborating effectively with organisations to ensure positive service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up to date written client database records and complete all admin tasks within required timeframes.

General Duties

• Attend regular case supervision and team meetings and events as appropriate.
• Adhere to Free2B’s Equality and Diversity policies with respect to staff and service users.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and Free2B policies, to ensure safe working practices.
• Undertake any other appropriate tasks, as agreed. 

Person Specification

Essential  / Desirable

1. Experience of working with young people in 121 and group settings providing support and guidance to improve outcomes. E

2. Knowledge & experience of the key issues impacting on LGBTQ+ young people (including trans and non-binary young people). E

3. Ability to set & work within clear and appropriate professional boundaries including challenging negative behaviours. E

4. Experience of responding appropriately to child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, following policies and procedures. E

5. Ability to manage client appointments and administrative tasks effectively within the required timeframes and utilising relevant IT applications (such as Word, Outlook, Teams etc)  E

6.  Experience of remaining flexible and adapting your ways of working in order to meet client and service needs. E

7.  One of our four core values is Listening, reflecting our commitment to being client-led.What do you believe is important in delivering truly client-led support? E

8. Experience of working independently across multiple settings (preferably including within secondary schools). D

9. Qualification in a relevant area such as social work, community work, gender studies or teaching, psychology etc D

Job purpose

To grow NEYDL's earned income across two distinct strands: securing commissioned services and contracts with local authorities and other organisations in the North East; and developing a national market for NEYDL's training products and DigiDAD platform, enabling professionals and organisations across the UK to improve the support available to young dads in their communities.

Hours - Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm), with occasional evening and weekend working expected to meet the needs of the charity. Four days per week considered for the right candidate.

Location - Hybrid, home-based with regular travel to Gateshead and nationally

Key responsibilities

Income generation and business development

•Identify and develop opportunities to secure commissioned services and contracts with local authorities, NHS bodies, family hubs, children’s services, early help teams and voluntary sector organisations

•Lead on the sale of NEYDL’s training products to professional audiences nationally, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close

•Where relevant to other business development activity, make professionals aware of DigiDAD as a free resource and refer interested contacts to the DigiDAD Engagement Officer for onboarding and follow-up 

•Develop and maintain a BD pipeline, setting annual targets in conjunction with the CEO and reporting progress to the board

•Identify new markets, audiences and partnership opportunities and make evidence-based recommendations to the CEO on where to focus BD effort.

Proposals, tenders and bids

•Lead on the development of proposals, tenders and commissioned service bids, working closely with the CEO and programme team to develop compelling cases

•Maintain awareness of relevant commissioning frameworks, procurement processes and funding opportunities that align with NEYDL’s offer

•Ensure all proposals and tenders accurately reflect NEYDL’s costs and margins and are consistent with the organisation’s financial requirements

Relationships and profile

•Build and manage relationships with commissioners, buyers, strategic partners and sector networks nationally

•Represent NEYDL at sector events, conferences and networks, raising our profile with the professional audiences we want to reach

•Work collaboratively with the DigiDAD Programme Manager to align BD activity with the growth of the DigiDAD platform

•Support the launch and positioning of NEYDL’s new national brand, contributing to marketing and communications activity that supports commercial growth

Organisational leadership and management

•Contribute to organisational strategy and annual planning as a member of the senior management team

•Report on BD performance and progress against targets to the CEO and board

•Work closely with the DigiDAD Engagement Officer (managed by the DigiDAD Programme Manager) to ensure a joined-up approach to professional audience engagement

•Comply with all NEYDL policies and procedures including safeguarding, data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion

Key relationships

•Chief Executive Officer: line manager and strategic lead

•DigiDAD Programme Manager: close working relationship on professional audience growth and platform promotion

•DigiDAD Engagement Officer: referral coordination on professional engagement and DigiDAD growth 

•Programme Managers and frontline team: to inform BD activity and support proposal development

•External: commissioners, local authority leads, NHS contacts, training buyers, sector networks

Targets 

Year 1 milestones 

The following milestones have been agreed with our primary Year 1 funder and represent the BDM's near-term priorities:

By six months:

• Approaches made to at least 25 contacts, including commissioners in all Family Hub areas in the North East and warm VCSE collaborators

By twelve months:

• Marketing and outreach completed with at least 100 contacts (warm and cold)
• Training delivered at least 10 times
• Indicative conversion targets achieved: approximately 3% of cold contacts and 25% of warm contacts progressing to a training booking (these are assumptions to be tested and refined through year one)
• Evaluation and review of year one learning completed; year two targets developed

Longer-term targets (to April 2029)

The following targets relate to the areas of work this role will contribute to, alongside the DigiDAD Programme Manager and wider team:

• Professionals trained through NEYDL's training products: 50 by April 2027; 350 annually by April 2029
• New professional DigiDAD registrations: 750 by April 2027; 1,400 annually by April 2029
• New young dad DigiDAD registrations: 510 by April 2027; 1,000 annually by April 2029

The Business Development Manager will play a central role in building the relationships and income pipeline that drives the training targets. DigiDAD registration growth is led by the DigiDAD Engagement Officer and wider team, with the Business Development Manager contributing through referrals identified in the course of other work.

Alongside these targets, NEYDL currently holds commissioned service contracts with several local authorities: Durham, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Gateshead. A key priority for the Business Development Manager will be to maintain and strengthen these relationships, ensuring contracts are renewed and the value of our work to each commissioner is clearly evidenced. Beyond existing contracts, we are keen to secure commissioned funding in areas of the North East where we currently have limited or no presence.