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Centre Manager
Norbrook Youth Centre, Bordley Walk, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0AR
Grade 6 Point 20 – 25, £30,750 - £34,303. (Full Time 35 hours, Permanent)
Introduction
Greater Manchester Youth Federation (GMYF) is a long-established charity running vibrant youth centres across Greater Manchester. We are dedicated to raising aspirations and creating opportunities for children and young people, particularly those facing disadvantage. Our work is rooted in youth voice, inclusion, strong relationships, and high-quality youth work practice that supports young people to develop confidence, resilience, and skills for life.
GMYF also delivers outdoor education and residential experiences, including provision at Ormside Mill in Cumbria and other residential settings nationwide, as part of its wider youth work offer, working across teams to ensure young people benefit from safe, inclusive, and developmental opportunities beyond their local communities.
Purpose of Role:
The Centre Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the youth centre and its wider community reach, with responsibility for high-quality youth work delivery and day to day centre operations, working within GMYF’s wider operational ad estates frameworks. high-quality, inclusive local provision. The postholder is the professional lead for youth work practice and delivery within the centre, with responsibility for shaping, developing, and continuously improving provision in line with GMYF’s values, safeguarding standards, and strategic priorities.
Reporting to the Director of Programmes, the Centre manager leads people, partnerships, and placebased development, ensuring the centre delivers strong outcomes for children and young people while contributing to the wider aims of GMYF.
Outdoor Education and residential opportunities are an integral and embedded part of the centre’s youth work offer, and the Centre Manager plays a key role in shaping, embedding, and developing these opportunities in partnership with the Outdoor Education Team to ensure they meet the local need and are accessible to young people.
This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing operational oversight with visible presence, relationship based practice, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management of Youth Work Delivery
- Provide strategic leadership for youth work delivery at centre level, including centre-based provision, outreach, and integrated Outdoor Education and residential opportunities, ensuring provision is planned, resourced and developed in response to local need, youth voice, and GMYF priorities.
- Provide clear professional leadership for high quality, inclusive youth work across centre based provision, outreach, offsite venues, and outdoor education youth work.
- Embed and champion GMYF’s youth work values, including youth voice, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Line manage staff including Youth Work Coordinator(s), Youth Workers, cleaners, and volunteers.
- Provide supervision, appraisal, and performance management, promoting reflective practice and professional development.
- Ensure staffing structures, rotas, and skills mix support safe, effective delivery.
- Foster a positive, professional, and supportive team culture.
Safety, Safeguarding and Compliance
- Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Hold overall safeguarding responsibility for the centre and linked activities.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are embedded, understood, and consistently applied.
- Promote inclusive, restorative and trauma informed practice.
- Ensure all safeguarding and behaviour related incidents are recorded, reviewed, and followed up.
- Maintain compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and GMYF policies.
Centre Operations, Site Management and Health & Safety
- The Centre Manager holds responsibility for day-to-day site oversight and compliance, with additional estates support provided through GMYF’s central operations arrangements.
- Ensure the centre meets all Health & Safety and statutory requirements, working with GMYF’s Central Team and systems to maintain compliance.
- Oversee day-to-day site issues, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), compliance checks, and inspections, escalating and co-ordinating works as required through organisational processes.
- Maintain oversight of building safety, security, and use of space.
- Ensure accurate records are maintained for staff, visitors, and young people.
- Ensure all off site activities, outreach, visits, and residentials are risk assessed and appropriately staffed.
- Hold overall responsibility for the safe opening and closing of the centre and the planning and oversight of fire, evacuation, and lockdown procedures, delegating operational leadership as appropriate when not on site
- Maintain good relations with neighbours and the local community.
Quality, Development and Partnership Working
- Lead centre-level self evaluation and contribute to GMYF organisational development and quality frameworks.
- Monitor outcomes for children and young people and use learning to improve provision.
- Contribute to funding bids, monitoring, and reporting.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders including schools, community organisations, statutory services, and internal teams to support joined-up opportunities for young people.
- Represent the centre in organisational initiatives and networks.
Outdoor Education and Residential Provision
- Hold responsibility for pastoral leadership of young people accessing Outdoor Education provision linked to the centre, while the Outdoor Education Team is responsible for developing and providing outdoor education opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with the Outdoor Education Team to plan high-quality residentials and Outdoor Activities for the young people from the centre.
- Ensure good pastoral and wellbeing leadership before, during, and after residentials.
- Act as Group Leader and drive the minibus where required and appropriate, in line with compliance regulations.
- Lead reflective reviews following residentials and outdoor education activity.
Professional Conduct and Organisational Responsibilities
- Uphold GMYF’s values, policies, and professional standards.
- Ensure conduct reflects the responsibilities of a leadership and management role.
- Maintain a strong commitment to continuous professional development and reflective leadership practice, using supervision, learning, and organisational feedback to enhance personal effectiveness and support high-quality youth work delivery.
- Contribute positively to the wider culture and strategic development of GMYF.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications & Professional Development
- Relevant qualification in Youth Work OR significant experience delivering youth work or related children and young people’s provision
- Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective leadership practice
- Willingness to undertake further relevant professional or leadership qualifications and development as required
Experience
- Experience delivering youth work or similar provision in a centre based, community, or outreach setting
- Experience supporting, supervising, or coordinating staff and/or volunteers.
- Experience working within safeguarding frameworks, including recording concerns and escalating appropriately
- Experience working with children and young people facing additional barriers to participation (e.g. SEND, trauma, disadvantage)
- Experience contributing to the planning, delivery, or improvement of provision, balancing operational delivery with quality and learning
Knowledge & Skills
- Sound understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and inclusive practice within youth or community settings
- Ability to promote positive behaviour cultures using restorative and trauma informed approaches.
- Ability to provide clear professional direction and guidance to team and colleagues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to young people, families, partners, and professionals
- Ability to oversee the safe delivery of centre based, outreach, and off site activities
- Ability to maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and organisational learning
- Competence in using IT systems to support communication, administration and service delivery
Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Ability to provide visible, values-led leadership within a busy operational environment
- Sound judgement and confidence in decision-making, with appropriate use of supervision, escalation and advice
- Ability to work collaboratively within a wider organisational structure and across internal teams
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and young person-centred practice
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities and pressures
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends
- Willingness to complete required training (e.g. First Aid, safeguarding, fire safety) within agreed timescales
- Enhanced DBS check
Desirable Criteria
- Degree level qualification in Youth Work
- Leadership or management qualification, or experience of leading teams in a youth work setting
- Experience contributing to funding bids, monitoring, evaluation, or reporting processes
- Experience leading or contributing to centre self evaluation or quality assurance frameworks
- Experience working in partnership with schools, local services, or community organisations
Other requirements
GMYF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. If applicable, please detail your Visa status in your covering email.
Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.
- Closing date for applications: 21st September 2026 @9:00am
- Formal nterview date:29th September 2026
- Young person part of interview date: 30th September 2026
- Start date: As soon as possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an empathetic leader with IAA Level 2 Asylum and Protection and Immigration accreditation, dedicated to empowering young refugees as they rebuild their lives in the UK? Join our passionate team in Streatham Hill to lead frontline delivery caseworkers, supervise complex casework, and champion holistic support for young unaccompanied asylum seeking youth and refugees from the Horn of Africa (aged 14-25).
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Casework Manager (£41,400) to lead our dedicated frontline team in Streatham Hill, with hybrid working available. In this pivotal role, you will balance technical casework supervision with compassionate people management—ensuring young asylum seekers and refugees receive high-quality advocacy, advice, and trauma-informed support.
As our Casework Manager, you will manage workload allocation across caseworkers, and maintain rigorous standards across all casework. You will also provide line management, support staff development, and track outcome data to compile clear reports for funders and management. You will take an active role in advocacy and campaigning work to drive policy change in line with DYP’s constitution.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Supervision & Casework: Lead and safely oversee complex legal and advocacy casework, ensuring service delivery aligns with active OISC Level 2 requirements.
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Team Leadership & Development: Provide high-quality line management, regular casework supervision, and professional development support to a team of dedicated caseworkers.
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Service Quality & Compliance: Monitor workload capacity, ensure data accuracy on CRM databases (e.g., Salesforce), and uphold strict data protection and confidentiality standards.
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Safeguarding: Maintain robust child and young adult safeguarding protocols across all activities up to the age of 25.
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Reporting: Compile impact and activity reports for internal management, trustees, and funders.
What We Are Looking For
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Active IAA Level 2 Accreditation in Asylum and Protection and Immigration.
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At least two years’ proven experience delivering casework, advice, and advocacy to vulnerable young refugees or asylum seekers.
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Demonstrated ability to manage team workloads, track outcomes, and handle operational HR procedures with support from DYP management.
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Deep knowledge of UK immigration policy, social care systems, and the specific challenges faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adults.
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Excellent communication skills, high empathy, and a strong commitment to maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
Why Join Us? In return, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes the lives of young people settling in the UK. We offer £41,400 per annum and dedicated support for your ongoing professional development.
Job Title: Data & AI Manager
Salary: £48,500 - £52,500
Contract Type: Permanent, ideally, full-time (35 hours per week) although 28 hours or flexible hours may be considered
Working location: Home based. The post holder should expect to come into the London based office a maximum of three days per quarter.
Reporting to: Head of Technology & Transformation
BACKGROUND
For more than 20 years, Magic Breakfast has been helping children and young people start the day with the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive. But the impact of breakfast goes far beyond food. Every morning, we help pupils arrive at school feeling valued, included, and ready to reach their potential.
Today, 2.1 million children across the UK are at risk of hunger, the equivalent of four pupils in a classroom of 30. Working with schools in disadvantaged communities across England and Scotland, Magic Breakfast is committed to ensuring no child is too hungry to learn. One breakfast at a time, we are helping children and young people build brighter futures.
This is a pivotal moment to join Magic Breakfast. Governments in both England and Scotland have committed to expanding access to free school breakfasts, recognising the vital role they play in children’s wellbeing and attainment. Yet significant gaps remain. Pupils in secondary schools, alongside younger children in nursery and early years settings, are still at risk of starting the day hungry. Hunger does not begin at age five, nor end at age 11, and neither does our mission.
By joining Magic Breakfast, you will become part of a passionate, ambitious organisation driving lasting change for children and young people across the UK.
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking an enthusiastic Data & AI Manager to play a key role in driving Magic Breakfast's new Data and Technology Strategy and supporting the organisation's transition towards more product-led, data-informed and AI-enabled ways of working. In this new role, you will take on specialist management and be the subject matter lead for this evolving, business critical area and be responsible for the delivery, adoption and continuous improvement of Magic Breakfast’s data platform, reporting, AI and digital product capabilities.
You will manage a small specialist team responsible for:
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the development of a secure, scalable data platform (Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform and Salesforce)
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the delivery of high-value reporting and data products
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the identification and rollout of AI and data-enabled use cases across the organisation
You will ensure that data, reporting and AI capabilities are aligned to organisational priorities, well-governed, widely adopted and delivering measurable impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the ongoing development, management and maintenance of Microsoft Fabric and the organisation’s data products, ensuring they are embedded and remain reliable, scalable and aligned with evolving busines needs.
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Direct the design and implementation of scalable, reliable data pipelines from diverse sources, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and compliance with governance standards.
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Work with direct reports and stakeholders to assess technical feasibility, dependencies, integration requirements and delivery approaches for new initiatives.
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Work collaboratively with stakeholders to balance innovation and experimentation with appropriate governance, security and risk management.
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Maintain and embed the organisation's data governance framework, ensuring data, reporting and AI-related activity is aligned with organisational standards, policies and priorities.
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Support the delivery of the Data and Technology Strategy, ensuring data, reporting and AI capabilities contribute to organisational priorities and outcomes.
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Translate the Data and Technology Strategy into team plans, priorities and deliverables, monitoring progress and adapting to changing organisational needs.
Please see attached documents for full Job description
APPLICATION PROCCESS
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Find more information on our website
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team (recruitment @ magicbreakfast. com)
Shortlisting: 14th – 17th September
Interview 1: 22nd – 23rd September
Interview 2 and Informal Panel: 28th-29th September
Due to the high volume of applications, this role is likely to close early and we reserve the right to do so. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Homeless Oxfordshire as our Housing First Service Manager and lead a dedicated team supporting people with complex needs facing multiple exclusions to sustain long-term tenancies, increase independence and rebuild their lives. Working within Housing First principles, you will oversee the delivery of a high-quality, trauma-informed service and develop strategic partnerships with local authorities, housing providers, health services, social care and voluntary sector organisations. This is an exciting leadership role where you will drive service excellence, support staff development, ensure contract performance and champion resident voice! If you are passionate about creating a lasting change and impact, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: Applications Deadline is the 7th of September at 09:00 a.m. The interviews for this role will be held on the 9th and 10th of September.
Main Purpose Of The Job:
To deliver a high-quality, trauma informed support service to people with complex needs facing multiple exclusions in line with Housing First principles to create long term sustainable tenancies by increasing independence and maximising connectivity with local communites across Oxfordshire. To take a strategic lead on the development and maintenace of excellent partnership working with all our stakeholders to ensure high fidelity Housing First is delivered. Ensuring that commissioned contracts are adhered to and KPIs for these contracts are met. In addition, supporting the professional development of staff to develop deliver services and maintain partnerships across relevant sectors.
Main Areas Of Responsibility:
Working closely with the Operations Manager :
• To lead the Housing First team providing excellent trauma informed support to 40+ Housing First residents in Oxford City.
• To work closely with commissioners on delivery of the service, to develop and maintain strategic relationships with Oxford City Council, housing providers, NHS services, Adult Social Care, Probation and voluntary sector partners.
• Provide reflective, trauma-informed supervision and support to staff.
• Lead safeguarding, risk management and multi-disciplinary case reviews.
• Ensure adherence to Housing First fidelity and continuous quality improvement.
• To ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire delivers effective and high-quality support that meets the evolving needs of our residents.
• To deliver a psychologically person centred trauma informed approach across all services.
• To promote the active involvement of service user experience and voice in the delivery, development and monitoring of Housing First.
• To manage the personalisation budget attached to the Housing First.
• Ensuring that commissioned contracts are adhered to and KPIs for these contracts are met.
• To support staff to ensure that all services are run safely and compliant with safeguarding.
• Being proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development.
• To actively look to develop yourself and your team through training and development opportunities.
• To develop, review and improve your services in accordance with the aims and objectives of Homeless Oxfordshire.
• To provide reflective, trauma-informed supervision support and line management to direct reports, ensuring they meet all aims, objectives and outcomes, according to relevant policies and procedures.
• Manage complaints and suggestions in line with to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.
• Ensure your team are aware of and include their residents in engagement and coproduction activities working proactively with the LEAP team.
• Develop and maintain strong internal working relationships to ensure managers and teams deliver high quality services that are reflective of Homeless Oxfordshire’s values and address local needs.
• Co-create a positive and inclusive working environment for team members and residents.
• Be part of Homeless Oxfordshire on-call rota.
• To cover for other Service Managers if needed.
• Adhere to Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Undertaking, as required, any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post.
Safeguarding Statement:
Homeless Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people who are at risk of harm and that come into contact with our services. We believe that all adults, children and young people have an equal right to protection from abuse, regardless of their age, race, religion, ability, gender, language, background or sexual identity and consider the wellbeing of the vulnerable adult, child or young person is paramount. As a result, we have a robust safeguarding policy to ensure everyone is treated fairly and a whistleblowing policy to enable people raise any concerns confidentially. We expect everyone (staff, trustees, associates, volunteers and anyone working on behalf of the Company) to share this commitment and read, understand and adhere to this policy and related procedures.
Equal Opportunities:
We employ people on the basis of their abilities. We strive to attract and develop talent that is representative of our residents and all sections of the society, and do not discriminate based on of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional or cultural background. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title – Education Officer - Children & Young People
Reports to – Director of Financial Education
Working Hours – We welcome applications from candidates looking to work part-time or full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week)
Location – London - Clapham / Hybrid working (minimum 40% of working time in the office)
About Us
For over 30 years, The Money Charity has been the UK's Financial Capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their Financial Wellbeing.
We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people from all backgrounds across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives.
We also work to promote Financial Wellbeing in the UK by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and by influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes.
We are a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality, accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.
About the Role
Each year, we reach around 35,000 children and young people through the delivery of our Financial Education Money Workshops in schools, colleges and community groups across the UK. The Workshops are interactive, engaging and relevant, covering topics including budgeting, saving, borrowing, insurance, uni money and much more. Children and young people love having the chance to talk about money, ask questions and think about what they are going to do with theirs!
We are looking to recruit a member of staff to help carry out the day-to-day management of the Workshop content, resources and delivery through our freelance trainer network, as well as deliver some Workshops directly to children and young people themselves. The applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring The Money Charity’s Financial Education work is carried out efficiently and to the best standards, with opportunity for in-role development and professional growth.
We are looking for somebody with the drive and initiative to take this area of work forward as we seek to grow our delivery levels and reach in 2027 and 2028. The applicant should have fantastic presentational skills, enjoy being creative, and be confident in a classroom environment. They should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for providing children and young people with life skills, as well as supporting the charity’s aims and objectives. The applicant must be able to work under pressure, deliver tasks to an agreed timescale and have the ability to manage their own workload, as well as working as part of our small, supportive team.
This varied role will provide an excellent opportunity for the applicant to influence and deliver our flagship, evidence-based programme with national reach, whilst also being able to enjoy the buzz of being in the classroom regularly themselves.
Closing Date – 11:30pm, Monday 14 September 2026
Interviews – First-round interviews will be held virtually on 17 and 22 September.
Start Date – We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible following the recruitment process.
Please visit our website for the full job description including the key responsibilities, person specification, benefits and application details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse and we’ve expanded our service into Oxfordshire.
We are looking for a Service Lead and a Support Worker to join our team on a fixed term contract to help guide children and families on their healing journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Service Lead
Fixed term 12 months, full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays
Location: Oxford or Reading with frequent travel. Role covers casework activity across Oxfordshire.
Salary range: £35,502 to £43,389 per annum
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Support Worker
Fixed term 9 months, part time – 18.5 hours per week, weekdays.
Location: Oxford with frequent travel. Role covers casework activity across Oxfordshire area including Cherwell, West Oxfordshire and the wider Oxfordshire area.
Salary range: £13,254 - £16,199 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent range £26,508 to £32,397 per annum)
About the roles:
As a Service Lead you willplay a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will be to:
· support our families through providing outreach support
· deliver group work for children and parents
· provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families most in need
· lead a dedicated team of Support Workers
· ensure BB4K activities are planned, coordinated and deliver effectively and manage caseload across the team
As a Support Worker you willplay a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will be to:
· complete assessments to understand the needs of families
· deliver group work for children and parents
· provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families most in need
· support our families through providing outreach support
About you:
A successful Service Lead will have professional expertise in the field of domestic abuse and hold a qualification or professional experience in social care or childcare support work.
You’ll be experienced at managing a team with effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues. You’ll also have experience of working with vulnerable parents and/or children in a range of community settings and adept at delivering groupwork programmes.
A successful Support Worker will need a good understanding of domestic abuse and the impact on children and families (or an interest in working in this field), with experience of delivering groupwork programmes for vulnerable parents and/or children.
If this sounds like you please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
For an informal discussion about the roles please see contact details for Luke Pepperell BB4K Manager on our website.
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 September 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Family Support Team Leader, Family Key Worker Team Leader, Family Support Manager, Children’s Support Team Leader, Children’s Support Manager, Domestic Abuse Support Team Leader, Domestic Abuse Support Manager etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Children & Young People’s Practitioners, Children’s Home
Hours: Full-Time (36 hrs p/wk) or Part-Time (24 hrs p/wk)
Salary: £26,400 plus £1,500 in bonuses, rising to £29,000 pa + benefits FTE, pro rata for Part Time
Location: A Children home in London, SW8 (Zone 2)
Could you make a BIG difference to a young person’s life?
We’re looking for people with energy, warmth, ambition, and personality who want more than just a job.
At Young Futures, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people in care, help them develop confidence and independence, and support them to achieve things they may not yet believe are possible.
We invest in you, too
We’re passionate about learning and professional development. As soon as practicable, we’ll enrol you onto a relevant Diploma programme and give you the time, support and incentives to succeed and progress your career.
Could this be you?
We’re particularly interested in people who bring:
- Experience with young people – perhaps through mentoring, coaching, teaching, youth work, or a similar role.
- Warmth, kindness, and humour – the qualities that help genuine relationships grow.
- Strong values and a real commitment to inclusion and opportunity.
- Good judgement – including the ability to recognise risk and respond confidently and appropriately.
- Ambition and curiosity – with a desire to learn, develop and become exceptional at what you do.
A role with variety and purpose
You’ll play an active role in supporting each young person’s health, education, relationships, independence, and everyday life.
You’ll also have the chance to lead a specialist area of work, bringing your own strengths and interests to the home — for example sport, culture, and the arts (SCAs).
Working hours are daytime shifts, scheduled between 8am and 9pm, giving you the opportunity to be present for the parts of the day that matter most — from morning routines and education through to activities, appointments and evening support.
This is an important, hands-on role where your ideas, energy and relationships can have a lasting impact.
Please note that only women are eligible to apply for the Residential Practitioner position at our all-female unit, under Section 7(2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Timescales
Applications submissions: ASAP and before 7pm Wednesday 16th September
Interviews: 1st Round online on Teams from Friday 18th September
Start date: October 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
As our Associate Director of Children’s Services, you have a key role to play in the leadership, operational management, and strategic direction of Chestnut Tree House. We are looking for an individual who shares our passion for excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. Whether through clinical leadership, service development, strengthening quality standards or supporting our workforce, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to our future.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to kindness, respect, integrity and collaboration. We want every colleague to feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential while delivering the very best outcomes for those in our care.
As a leader within Southern Hospice Group, you will:
- Lead the planning, performance and delivery of Children’s services, holding accountability for quality, patient outcomes, financial control, income and contract compliance.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with commissioners and system partners, developing and negotiating proposals that expand service reach and impact.
- Lead service improvement and innovation and share learning across the organisation.
- Provide visible, values-led people leadership, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across all teams.
You'll be
- Passionate advocate for babies, children and young people
- Child and family centred
- Significant experience in children's palliative/end of life care or children with complex care needs
- Compassionate but accountable leader
- Strategic but operationally grounded
- Professional curiosity, always seeing ways to innovate and improve
- Track record of effective performance management across quality, workforce, operations and finance
- Effective communicator, able to influence and build strong teams
- Experience of leading and supporting teams through change
- Builds effective relationships with key stakeholders across the group and externally
- Confidence in financial leadership, including budget management, income generation and commercial decision making.
- Proven ability to influence and partner with commissioners and system stakeholders
- Highly developed people leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and develop the workforce and build strong teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trusts & Foundations Manager
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity
Location: Sheffield
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations
Salary: up to £41,758.26 per annum
Hours and basis: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week / Permanent position
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused fundraising professional to join us as our Trusts & Foundations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts and foundations, helping to secure vital funding that transforms the lives of children, young people and their families.
About the role
In this key fundraising role, you will lead the development and management of relationships with trusts and foundations, securing funding for projects that make a real difference across Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Charity and the Trust, you will identify new funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals and build strong partnerships with grant-making organisations. You will manage an established portfolio of supporters while cultivating new prospects, delivering excellent stewardship and impact reporting to secure long-term funding relationships and sustainable income growth.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, developing tailored engagement strategies to maximise income and impact.
- Identify, research and cultivate new funding opportunities to build a strong pipeline of prospects.
- Write high-quality, persuasive funding applications, proposals and cases for support.
- Work closely with charity and hospital colleagues to gather project information, budgets, outcomes and impact data.
- Deliver excellent stewardship through regular communication, reporting and relationship management.
- Demonstrate the impact of donor support through compelling reports and evidence-based communications.
- Support the delivery of wider philanthropy and fundraising objectives through strong collaboration and partnership working.
About you
We’re looking for a motivated and proactive fundraising professional with experience of securing income from trusts and foundations. You will be passionate about building meaningful relationships and confident in developing persuasive funding applications that inspire support and deliver results.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, including prospecting, cultivation, stewardship and pipeline management.
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to develop tailored engagement plans for supporters.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience producing compelling grant applications, proposals and donor reports.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative and results-focused approach to fundraising.
- The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
For further details please read the full job description which outlines the behaviours, qualities, skills and experience we are looking for.
Why join us?
At Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, you’ll be part of a passionate and ambitious team dedicated to making a real difference for children and young people. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, secure transformational funding and play a key role in helping us achieve our mission to create a healthier future for children.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today by with your CV and covering letter
Closing date: 7th September 2026 – 9am
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will contact you directly. We thank you for your interest in joining Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
Agencies: We are not accepting unsolicited agency contact or applications for this role. Any CVs submitted by agencies without prior agreement will not be considered.
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Children and Families Worker
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Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
Job Title: Children and Family Worker
Location: Based on site in West London (This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service) Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £28,800
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (One Saturday once every 3 months instead of a Friday) on a rolling rota including 07:30 - 15:30, 09:00 - 17:00 and 11:30 - 19:30. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements including weekends and bank holidays
About the role
As a Children and Family worker, you will be based within our Women's Refuge service, supporting women and children up to the age of 15 who have escaped domestic abuse. You will deliver trauma-informed, child and family centred support to promote safety and wellbeing, working collaboratively with mothers to strengthen the parent-child relationship during a time of crisis. You will support with both emotional and practical day-to-day support. This is typically done through key work sessions, risk assessments, and empowerment focused activities.
You will play a vital role in supporting families, being the sole specialist within the service, which gives you autonomy to shape the role based on your expertise and experience. You will lead on child-focused support, as well as working part of the wider team to provide the support to mothers. You will deliver a range of support for children and young people, as well as family and parenting support.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support parents to build confidence, parenting skills, and resilience while promoting positive family relationships.
- Deliver age-appropriate play, learning, and developmental activities that support children's education, wellbeing, and personal growth.
- Facilitate family support sessions and interventions to rebuild relationships, improve life skills, and address the impact of trauma.
- Develop and maintain trusting, trauma-informed relationships with children, families, and residents, providing both practical and emotional support.
- Contribute to support planning, risk assessments, safeguarding actions, and regular reviews to ensure residents' safety and progress.
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, mental health issues, incidents, and emergencies, ensuring effective intervention and support.
- Maintain accurate case records, reports, and confidential information in line with GDPR and organisational procedures.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, external agencies, social services, and community partners to deliver integrated support and improve outcomes for children and families.
About you
We are looking for someone who has a real passion to support families and children who have experienced domestic abuse. You will have a trauma-informed understanding of domestic abuse and the impact it has on families, and will be able to engage in sensitive conversations, recognising signs on trauma, and being proactive to support families to overcome this. This is a hands-on, active role, ideal for someone who is creative, energetic, and passionate about working directly with families. You will be a team player, able to collaborate and provide support to colleagues as needed.
- A background in working with adults and children, particularly from trauma affected backgrounds
- Experience in supporting mothers in helping children transition to new schools
- Proven ability to plan and deliver engaging play sessions, after school activities, and family events as well as religious and national celebrations
- Confidence in working with children who may have behavioural challenges, being able to signpost to early intervention services
- Experience/ability to support children with special educational needs or additional behavioural needs
- Ability to work in a fast changing environment
- Patience, empathy and resilience
- Creativity, flexibility, and a can-do attitude
- Non judgmental approach and genuine commitment to empower families to overcome their barriers
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Across the UK, millions of children and young people are facing complex social and emotional challenges. AllChild works within local communities and wider support systems to identify and support children and young people most at risk of poor social, emotional and academic outcomes. Through our two-year Impact Programme, we help build a joined-up network of support around each child and family, working in partnership with schools, local services and community organisations.
Our dedicated, school-based Link Workers coordinate bespoke, strengths-based support through our trusted partners, from counselling, tutoring and engagement opportunities in sport or art to access to wider community and early help support where needed. By mobilising trusted relationships and coordinating support across the local system, we help young people flourish, building confidence, skills and a positive future. Founded in West London, AllChild is now expanding to new places to create lasting, place-based change.
We’re seeking people in the Greater Manchester area with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people, strong intrinsic motivation and high personal standards. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted for you to join our team.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 11 September 2026.
We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support research and check grammar. However, we ask that all supporting statements and application responses reflect your own thoughts and experiences. Over-reliance on AI may limit our ability to assess your individual skills, critical thinking, and personal approach, which are important parts of our selection process.
You will be joining our growing Children and Young People’s team, supporting survivors remotely across the UK. You will work directly with LGBT+ children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime and/or so called conversion practices. You will offer young people a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related to experiences of abuse or violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients’ needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care.
You will sit alongside our other advocates supporting LGBT+ young people facing abuse or violence. You will work with mainstream services to ensure the voices and experiences of LGBT+ survivors are represented in order to make change for our community at a local and national level. You will also work closely with key partner organisations by attending meetings and have the opportunity to take part in external work to ensure a joined-up approach among services working with LGBT+ people facing abuse and violence.
For more information on this role please download the attached job description.
Location
This role will have the option of either remote or hybrid working. Galop’s offices are located in central London. If remote working, the role will include occasional travel to our London building and across the UK.
Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract
Fixed-term until 31st March 2027
Reports to:
Advocacy & Support Manager
Salary
You will start on salary point F1 at £28,330.41 for remote workers or 32,626.66 for hybrid workers (inclusive of £4,296.25 Inner London Weighting for those working in our London office)
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Across the UK, millions of children and young people are facing complex social and emotional challenges. AllChild works within local communities and wider support systems to identify and support children and young people most at risk of poor social, emotional and academic outcomes. Through our two-year Impact Programme, we help build a joined-up network of support around each child and family, working in partnership with schools, local services and community organisations.
Our dedicated, school-based Link Workers coordinate bespoke, strengths-based support through our trusted partners, from counselling, tutoring and engagement opportunities in sport or art to access to wider community and early help support where needed. By mobilising trusted relationships and coordinating support across the local system, we help young people flourish, building confidence, skills and a positive future. Founded in West London, AllChild is now expanding to new places to create lasting, place-based change.
We’re seeking people in the Greater Manchester area with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people, strong intrinsic motivation and high personal standards. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted for you to join our team.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 11 September 2026.
We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support research and check grammar. However, we ask that all supporting statements and application responses reflect your own thoughts and experiences. Over-reliance on AI may limit our ability to assess your individual skills, critical thinking, and personal approach, which are important parts of our selection process.
Job Title: Office Administrator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary:£27,000 per annum
Location: Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London
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 CCLC
Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights championing access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation in child and family law, education law, community care law and asylum and immigration law as well as outreach advice and second tier advice in the areas of asylum and immigration law. Our Policy & Practice Team delivers policy and research work.
Part of Coram’s growing Children’s Rights Centre, CCLC is co-located with Coram Voice, the specialist provider of advocacy services for young people in and leaving the care system, in the new Queen Elizabeth II Centre at the heart of our historic campus in Bloomsbury.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, multi-skilled administrator to assist our busy teams in London.
The Office Administrator will provide a range of essential office-based administrative support for the Legal Practice Unit and Policy & Practice Change Team, the majority of whom are currently working in a hybrid pattern. The priorities will be general administrative support: processing incoming and outgoing post, opening and closing files for clients; assistance with preparing court bundles; assistance with CCLC’s reception telephone line; communicating with internal and external departments; and assisting with any other legal or administrative tasks which may arise in order to fully support the team may also be required.
This is a great opportunity for an excellent administrator looking for a role in the charity sector and the prospect of developing a career in operations and business support.
The role would suit an organised and efficient individual with strong IT skills. Whilst full training will be provided and support and supervision will be available, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work independently and show initiative and problem-solving skills.
For further information on CCLC please visit our website.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 13th September 2026 at 11:55pm
Interview date: 17th September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon successful appointment or at our discretion. Successful candidates will be asked to take part in an online assessment ahead of interview.
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.
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Children and Families Worker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Ealing
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role focuses on building positive and supportive relationships with women and their children, empowering them to work towards their goals through a strengths-based approach. This includes creating, implementing, and reviewing personalised support plans in collaboration with service users and external agencies, while also advocating on their behalf when needed. Key responsibilities involve assisting mothers with parenting skills, signposting them to appropriate services, and offering targeted support to families facing issues such as domestic abuse. Ensuring the safeguarding of children and maintaining confidentiality at all times are central to the role, alongside working within relevant policies and procedures.
Additionally, the position emphasises the importance of children's development and wellbeing by providing educational, recreational, and interactive play opportunities both during term time and holidays. Service users and children are encouraged to actively participate in shaping projects through consultations, feedback, and creative engagement. The role also involves promoting community involvement by networking, fundraising, and collaborating with statutory and voluntary organisations. Ultimately, the work contributes towards the five key outcome areas: being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic wellbeing.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
This role is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the work.
It requires someone who can bring optimism, resilience, and a non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach when supporting women and children. A calm manner, empathy, and compassion are essential, particularly when working with service users who have experienced trauma or domestic abuse. The role demands the ability to engage directly with families in a supportive, constructive way, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
In addition, the post holder must be skilled in partnership working with statutory, voluntary, and community agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for families. Strong problem-solving abilities, accuracy in processing and sharing sensitive information, and a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities are vital. The role also requires flexibility to travel between service premises and to accompany clients when necessary. Success in this position relies on being able to manage responsibilities effectively within a structured and often pressured environment, while always keeping the wellbeing and empowerment of families at the centre of practice.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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