Children support jobs

Senior Prospect Research Manager

Location: Home Based, United Kingdom

Group: Social Impact

Vacancy type: Permanent

35 hours per week

£45,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances) 

Remote

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way. 

This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with Senior Philanthropy Leaders and Major Appeal Programme Director to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.

Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as our new Senior Prospect Research Manager you'll take a crucial role in this transformation through strategic development and delivery of the full Philanthropy Programme prospect identification and pipeline management framework to enable high quality research, cultivation, stewardship of high value philanthropists and partners in support of TCS

In order to be successful in this role, you must have: 

-Extensive knowledge and understanding of Philanthropy audiences (particularly high net worth individuals and corporates) including motivations for giving and the principles of major gift fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship

-Strong track record of successful performance as a prospect/fundraising researcher, including experience conducting due diligence within the not-for-profit sector

-Excellent written and presentation skills and confident ability to deliver verbal and written proposals up to CEO / Board level

-Excellent knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of philanthropy fundraising, including General Data Protection Regulation

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer. 

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. 

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 22nd September 2025.

Ready for a fast-paced role that makes a real difference? You'll manage a diverse caseload of refugee families across Lincolnshire—from Sleaford and Bourne to Spalding, Skegness, and Boston. This dynamic position means you'll be on the move, so a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and a willingness to travel (including regular team meetings in Derby) are essential. Join us in empowering refugee families as they rebuild their lives.

We're looking for someone with a positive, proactive outlook who will play a key role in delivering excellent support. You'll embody our values and ethos, helping build vibrant communities where every refugee can contribute and thrive

Job Purpose:

Assisting in the resettlement of vulnerable refugees and Afghan evacuees through the provision of advice, guidance, and support.

Context of the role.

Upbeat Communities delivers several services to welcome refugees and support them to rebuild their lives. We are looking to recruit an Integration Worker who will offer support working on the refugee resettlement scheme.

Refugee resettlement takes place across Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Over the past 7 years, Upbeat Communities has welcomed and played a key part in the resettlement of Syrian refugees in partnership with local authorities in both counties. This role has included supporting families to apply for universal credit and set up bank accounts, registering with GPs and local schools in addition to integrating into their local community. Since the summer of 2021, we have taken on responsibility for the resettlement of Afghan families in both regions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Support for Refugees

• Facilitate initial reception and orientation.
• Provide advice on benefits, housing, health, education, and employment.
• Accompany individuals and families to appointments.

Promoting Integration and Independence

• Encourage engagement in community activities.
• Foster empowerment through supportive relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
• Liaise with local authorities and services for smooth registration and referrals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure access to mainstream services.

Community Engagement and Awareness

• Work with local voluntary and community organisations to foster a welcoming environment.
• Deliver awareness sessions about resettlement schemes to stakeholders.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Development

• Participate in reviews and development of the resettlement scheme.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.

Team Contribution

• Engage in team meetings, staff training, and organisational events.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria: 

• Emotional Intelligence & Compassion in Action: 
  o Understands the importance of recognising and managing emotions in oneself and others. 
  o Recognises the value of care and commitment to making a positive impact in relationships and the community. 

• Personal Growth and Empowerment: 
  o Acknowledges the importance of feedback and personal growth with a willingness to learn. 
  o Understands the importance of providing others with support to make decisions and grow. 

• Organisational Skills: 
  o Manages tasks efficiently, prioritises effectively, and operates professionally in high-pressure situations.
  o Understands the importance of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines under pressure. 

• Technical Knowledge: 
  o Has basic knowledge of email and Microsoft Office tools, with limited practical experience. 

• Understanding Refugee Needs: 
  o Demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity to refugee and asylum seeker needs, actively supporting their wellbeing and empowerment.

• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: 
  o Recognises the importance of adapting to change and managing multiple tasks. 
  o Recognises issues and seeks guidance to contribute to potential solutions. 
   
• Communication and Collaboration: 
  o Understands the importance of effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. 
   
• Ethics and Inclusivity: 
  o Understands the importance of ethical behaviour and maintaining confidentiality. 
  o Recognises the value of cultural diversity and the importance of inclusivity. 
   
• The right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving licence and access to your own transport.

Desirable Criteria: 

• Previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers. 
• Experience of working with families and children.
• Experience in delivering workshops or community events. 
• Fluency in a relevant community language. 

Location: Head Office, Cannock (with some travel to other sites)
Salary: £48,350 FTE (includes car allowance), pro rata
Contracted Hours: 22.5 – 30 hours per week (3–4 days)
Job Type: Permanent
 
About Newlife
 
As one of the UK’s leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
 
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing an introduction to the workplace and a means for career development.
 
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it’s not just a job; here you’ll be helping us to change lives every day.
 
The Opportunity
 
We are seeking a commercially minded HR Business Partner to join our People Team and play a key role in supporting the charity’s strategic goals. This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, drive HR initiatives, and embed people-focused practices that help our employees thrive.
 
You will partner with senior leaders across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and championing best practice in all aspects of people management, development, and engagement. This is a true generalist role with both strategic input and hands-on delivery.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with the Leadership Team to understand organisational challenges and deliver effective people strategies.
• Provide pragmatic and commercial HR advice across all disciplines, including reward, employee relations, talent management, succession planning, and organisational change.
• Support training and development needs using tools such as training needs analyses (TNA), psychometrics, and other assessment methods.
• Contribute to key HR initiatives that promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive working culture.
• Partner with managers to address performance, absence, or disciplinary matters with a fair and consistent approach.
• Support compensation and benefits work, including benchmarking and salary reviews.
• Deliver a field-based service, including regular travel to retail locations across the UK.

Provide generalist support to the wider People Team as required.
 
What We’re Looking For
 
Essential

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partnering role, with expertise across key areas such as employee relations, performance management, reward, succession, and organisational design.
• A strong understanding of how HR can drive commercial and operational success.
• Demonstrable experience engaging, influencing, and coaching senior stakeholders.
• Experience using a range of tools and techniques for recruitment, training, development, and reward.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, using your initiative and sound judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness and ability to travel; full UK driving licence required.

 
Desirable

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

 
Why Join Us?
 
At Newlife, we offer a role that combines purpose with impact. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that’s committed to changing lives while enjoying the autonomy to shape your work and contribute to strategic outcomes.
 
We also offer:

• Flexible working hours (22.5–30 hours per week)
• Pro rata salary of £48,350 FTE including car allowance
• A supportive, inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for continued professional development

 
REF-223401

We are looking for someone with Care or Education experience as this maternity cover position will lead on service development and ensuring we keep our Outstanding status. The successful candidate will have considerable skills with people management, project management, and quality assurance. We are fully committed to safeguarding our vulnerable children and adults and as such our recruitment process will follow Safer Recruitment guidelines and the successful applicant will require a DBS.

Reports To: Volunteer Manager
Division: Charity
Team: Volunteering
Location: Cannock
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum - Depending on Experience
 
About Newlife
 
As one of the UK’s leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
 
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing an introduction to the workplace and a means for career development.
 
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it’s not just a job; here you’ll be helping us to change lives every day.
 
Role Purpose
 
As the Volunteer Centre Team Leader, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of our on-site Volunteer Centre in Cannock. This inclusive, vibrant space welcomes up to 32 volunteers daily (Monday to Friday), supporting the preparation of stock donated by retail partners for sale in our 9 UK charity shops.
 
You’ll lead a small team of Volunteer Support Assistants, coordinate volunteer activities, oversee quality and safety standards, and help cultivate an environment where every volunteer feels valued and supported. This hands-on role also includes some physical work, such as moving stock and roll cages.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Volunteer Centre.
• Line manage and support three Volunteer Support Assistants.
• Supervise and guide volunteers, including corporate and group volunteers.
• Allocate tasks and stock appropriately, considering individual skill levels and abilities.
• Ensure accurate processing of stock according to guidance.
• Promote and maintain a safe and inclusive environment through adherence to safeguarding and health & safety policies.
• Maintain volunteer records, including contact information, training logs, and hours volunteered.
• Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Ensure all required equipment is available and in working order.
• Assist in planning and delivering volunteer events, recognition initiatives, and engagement activities.
• Represent Newlife at volunteer recruitment and engagement events.
• Participate in physical tasks involving stock movement (e.g., lifting cartons, pushing cages).

 
Person Specification
 
Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience working with volunteers or within the charity sector is desirable.
• Understanding of inclusive volunteering and working with individuals of varying abilities.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Confident in building positive relationships with volunteers and colleagues.
• Organised with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and capable of following procedures accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using databases and digital systems.
• Understanding of volunteer legislation and safeguarding practices.

 
Attributes

• Passionate about volunteering and creating opportunities for others to learn and grow.
• Empathetic, respectful, and adaptable in communication with diverse groups.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to confidentiality.
• A collaborative team player who leads by example.

 
Other Requirements

• Willingness to adhere to internal policies, including Health & Safety, safeguarding, and equality & diversity.
• Commitment to Newlife’s mission, values, and unique culture.
• Flexible approach and willingness to undertake training and development.
• Enhanced DBS check required for this role.

 
What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of disabled children and their families.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

 
To Apply:
 
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the person specification.
 
REF-223414

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven executive to join our organisation as Chief Executive Officer on a part-time basis (2 days per week. Pro-rata salary: £20,000-£24,000). This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader looking to make a significant impact whilst maintaining flexibility in their schedule.

Role Overview

As our part-time CEO, you will provide strategic vision and leadership to drive our organisation forward. You will work closely with our management team to develop and implement child-centred volunteering strategy, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.

About Us

TimeGivers is a fast-growing West London charity that is redefining how children engage with their communities. TimeGivers creates scalable, school-centred volunteering programmes that embed social action into the lives of children and the fabric of their communities. Every programme is community-led: we partner with local schools, councils, alliances and charities, co-designing volunteering programmes around specific, identified local need. Our events are also child led whereby young people choose the causes they want to support and help to come up with ideas for how they want to help them.

Core Responsibilities

With proven leadership experience in the charity sector, you must bring a passion for our work and an ability to translate strategy into action. You will be leading us from successful start-up to a more established and growing organisation. We therefore seek experience in driving organisational growth and aligning resources to support this, together with expertise in introducing effective monitoring, evaluation, and performance management to ensure we’re delivering against our strategic objectives and can demonstrate impact.

A key aspect of your role will be overseeing the financial health of the organisation ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting and resource management. You will work closely with the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy, identifying and securing diverse income streams (e.g. grants, donations corporate partnerships), as well as working with the Financial Director and the Board to prepare annual accounts and financial reports.

You will be responsible for ensuring the charity operates in accordance with its constitution, policies and legal requirements; maintaining high standards of accountability, safeguarding and risk management across all aspects of the organisation. You will support the Board of Trustees by providing timely and accurate information to ensure effective governance and decision making.

Alongside these skills we are looking for an inspirational and entrepreneurial leader who can galvanise and optimise the performance of our team and dedicated volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of our programmes. You will be someone who can think strategically but is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and has an energetic, positive and can-do approach. To be successful you will also be adept at managing a range of stakeholders and be credible and inspiring as an ambassador, equipped with excellent communication and influencing skills to promote TimeGivers.

Desirable Experience

 · Proven executive leadership experience, preferably as CEO or in a similar senior role in the charity, public or voluntary sector

· Experience working with child-focused non-profit organisations

· Strong track record in income generation including fundraising, partnerships and securing grants.

· Robust experience in driving and delivering growth and meeting objectives

· Thorough working knowledge of governance and compliance requirements for charities

Personal Attributes and Skills

· Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making abilities

· Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills

· Good financial management skills including budgeting and resource allocation

· Flexible and creative thinker

· Ability to work effectively in a part-time capacity whilst delivering full impact

· Passionate about youth development and community service

This is a unique opportunity to build on our success and act as a catalyst to realise the next stage of our journey.

Permanent contract

0 Hours Contract - as and when required

£12.60 per hour (plus allowances)

Location: COVERING OUR NORFOLK REGION SHOPS: Downham Market, Wymondham, Norwich, Poringland, Swaffham & Dereham

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

We are looking for an Sessional Shop Assistant to help cover our Downham Market shop and to provide some support to other local shops in Norfolk these include Wymondham, Norwich, Poringland, Swaffham and Dereham. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.

We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Managers to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.

This vacancy closes at midnight on Friday 19th September 2025.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN2

Schools’ Project Officer (4-5 days per week; 10 months contract with opportunity for renewal)

The job
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this fast-growing charity at a pivotal time, and make significant impact as our grass-roots Schools’ Project Officer. You will be visiting schools, explaining about what we do at assemblies and going for follow up sessions, and then giving email feedback to applications.

Who we are
We are a small lively charity promoting the personal development of year 12s in partner schools, through challenging activities that they design, plan and finally undertake adult-free. We invite students (individually or in groups) to develop their own challenges well outside their ‘comfort zones’, and to be responsible for every stage of the process. We help them plan and manage risk, and give them expenses funding. Our award winners have climbed the highest UK peaks, cycled to Paris, performed plays at school, harnessed green power via a bike, among many other imaginative and ambitious projects.   

Who we are looking for
We are looking for an energetic, talented and reliable candidate for our schools’ outreach team, inspiring high-quality applications for funding from Year 12s in our 85 partner London state schools (20% of the total).  There is scope to help shape our strategy. We are looking for competent project officer, ideally with experience of physical challenge, strong administrative skills and with strong writing skills: they will be comfortable working with students, and value personal challenge and development. He/she will be keen to work with a growing charity, and to support young people usually with a poverty of experience and opportunity.

The 10-month post is up to 4-5 days per week, based in Southwark, with frequent travel to schools across London. The salary is £26,600–£35,000 pa pro rata. Flexible working is considered.

Applications by 28 September 2025. Please see attached JD for details.  

£49,000 per annum

Fixed Term – 1 year (until September 2026, with possible extension)

Part home/Part office (Edinburgh) based (with some travel to the London office)

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Policy Adviser for the Devolved Nations.

Based in our office in Edinburgh, the Senior Policy Adviser for the Devolved Nations will lead UNICEF UK’s policy work for children across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with a primary initial focus on Scotland. The role will identify opportunities to uphold and advance child rights under devolution, including the development of key policy asks and influencing strategies, that are aligned with the context for each country.

You will undertake policy research and analysis while collaborating with colleagues in the UNICEF UK Advocacy Department, the Scotland team and partners in the devolved nations to deliver compelling and impactful advocacy targeted towards the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Governments. You will have experience of working on child rights issues in the UK, developing policies and translating these into meaningful change through advocacy that is tailored for the devolved nations.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 11 September 2025.

First Round Interview date: Wednesday 24 / Thursday 25 September 2025.

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office at UNICEF UK, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Working within a unique and innovative team -YCSMAS (Youth Counselling, Substance Misuse and Alcohol Service) working within Young Islington, an outstanding local Authority you will be working alongside Targeted Youth Support, Islington Youth Justice Service and I-CAN (formerly Islington Gangs Team) to provide substance Misuse support, education sessions, staff/parent/carers training and outreach services for young people aged 12yrs - 21yrs.

YCSMAS is an integrated team providing mental health support from the TYS Youth Counselling Service and substance misuse support/education from the Islington Young people's Drug and Alcohol Service (IYPDAS) to over 200 young people per year.

This role will involve:

· Managing IYPDAS duty, referrals and allocations

· Managing three IYPDAS team members Leading on outreach and partnership work

· Liaising with stakeholders and commissioners

· Developing and promoting the service

· Holding a small case load.

About KLS’ Future Foundations education team 

Future Foundations is an education programme of Katherine Low Settlement. Since 2004, KLS’ Future Foundations education team of 10 part-time staff and over 100 volunteers, have supported young refugees and their families in Battersea and the London Borough of Wandsworth to thrive in their education. Through mentoring, family support, casework and homework clubs, we provide the tailored support each young person and their family (if they have one) needs to overcome the barriers to education they face at home and school. 

Key Objectives for this Role

Working under the supervision of the Senior Caseworker you will: 

Key Objectives and Details for this Role

Working with the Senior Caseworkers and Team Manager your role and responsibilities include: 

•Support staff to liaise with young people and their families/carers to communicate information regarding our work

•Provide information, support, advocacy and guidance to children and young people from refugee backgrounds (and their families/carers when available), to ensure that they are able to access their educational rights.

•Increase communication and understanding between young people, families, social services, schools and other professionals

•Develop relationships with schools and relevant agencies, in order to make and obtain referrals, and support refugee young people and their families access educational services.

•Empower young people and their parents to take control and be their own best advocates

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Main duties and responsibilities:

·Run 2 monthly evening drop in advice sessions at KLS youth club 

·Run 2 monthly drop in advice sessions at Southfields Acadmey

·Support refugee young people including unaccompanied asylum seeking young people (and their families/carers when available) to overcome barriers to access and thrive 

·Identify and assess their needs and advocate with them for their rights and entitlements

·Provide information and advice whilst working other agencies (e.g. social services, and mental health)

·Refer them to other agencies as appropriate.

·Make and follow up on internal and/or external referrals and signposting whenever relevant and according to adequate referral pathways, in response to the young people’s needs

·Liaise between young people (and with their parents/carers when available) with school, social services, other agencies and foster carers, to support young people holistically to overcome educational barriers

·Work with Future Foundations to Learn team members to share casework information and advocacy needs and to develop the work of the whole team in supporting local refugee young people and families

·Advocate on behalf of and/or represent young people by preparing reports and attending appeals or interviews or meetings with them

·Be familiar with local schools and services. Work with professionals in complementary statutory and voluntary services in person, by phone or by email.

·Maintain accurate and detailed casework records, action plans and monitoring data and be self-administrating. Ensure information on our database is accurate/up-to-date

·Compile data and case studies as requested by your line manager and in compliance with relevant funder requirements, ensuring reporting deadlines are met

·Keep and maintain robust recording and monitoring systems

·Respond to enquiries by telephone, e mail, referring on internally or externally organisations when necessary

·Maintain excellent safeguarding practices

Teamwork and reporting

•Work with Future Foundations team members to coordinate work, refer young people and/or parents/carers to our casework and advice team. 

•Contribute to reports for trustees and funders and attend periodic meetings with funders

•Communicate well with other teams within KLS to provide a high-quality service to our members

Other Duties 

•Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals; help to identify your own job related development and training needs.

•Always work with anti-discriminatory, empowering practice, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity andrespect.

•Adhere to Katherine Low Settlement’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding and equal opportunities policies. 

•Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of KLS.

The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required for this post:

Essential

·Experience of casework and advice work with families and/or children and young people, preferably those within the refugee and asylum-seeking community 

·Evidence of excellent inter-personal skills

·Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), including excellent spoken and written English. Ability to communicate with young people and adults from a wide range of backgrounds and with limited English

·Excellent organisation and time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work

·Ability to work as part of a small team, whilst being highly organised and able to work independently

·Understanding and experience of safeguarding, and health & safety

·Excellent IT skills including MS Office suite and ability to use Internet and email

·Experience of recording work and writing reports

·Committed to KLS’s mission, vision and values 

 

Desirable

·Ability to communicate in a community language; Arabic, Somali, Dari and/or Pashto and English

·Knowledge of legal agencies in London to make referrals to 

·Track record of providing formal education-focused information, advice and guidance (IAG) 

·Up to date knowledge of the English education system, rights to education, the barriers facing refugee communities in accessing education and how these might be addressed 

·Experience of working with refugee communities, children and young people and/or vulnerable groups in a formal or informal setting, ensuring that clients’ needs are at the forefront of service planning and delivery 

·Good knowledge and understanding of the barriers that migrants and refugees face, sensitivity and empathy towards this community 

·Experience and knowledge of working with social workers, school staff and other agencies 

·Experience and knowledge of SEND support 

·Knowledge of Battersea / Wandsworth

Personal Qualities

Essential

·Passionate about social justice, education and championing the value of families from refugee communities

·A hands-on, highly motivated individual with considerable drive, energy and a determination to succeed

·Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, specifically with vulnerable families and young people

·Trustworthy, empowering, non-judgemental, caring and compassionate, proactive, self-motivated and hardworking

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for a capable Senior Acquisition Officer to develop, test, learn and grow our acquisition programme.

• Manage acquisition campaigns end-to-end across multiple channels (digital, lead generation, DRTV, telemarketing, face-to-face).

• Support, train and monitor fundraising agencies, including occasional UK travel for campaign visits.

• Deliver early retention activities to engage new donors and improve conversion and retention rate

• Oversee data management and reporting in Salesforce, ensuring accurate coding, reconciliation and trend analysis.

• Ensure high standards of compliance, following the Code of Fundraising Practice and wider regulatory requirements.

• Handle supporter communications professionally

If you are self-motivated with strong communication skills and excellent attention detail, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Monday 15 September 2025, 09.00am UK time. 

Please note: 

• The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

• Work location: The post-holder can choose to be remote (in the UK, as above) or hybrid (Cambridge CB2 1AB).

• No agencies please - We are managing this recruitment in-house and are not seeking assistance from agencies at this time. We have existing preferred agencies should the need arise.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working to specific income targets, the Supporter Engagement Manager is responsible for acquisition campaigns including regular giving, direct mail appeals, online fundraising, legacys;  retention campaigns including ongoing stewardship to increase supporter engagement. You will grow relationships with supporters and work closely with wider fundraisering team to devise and execute creative and effective stewardship journeys. You will have a sound understanding of fundraising membership schemes and sector regulations, with knowledge of best practice CRM and/or fundrasing database.

The Supporter Engagement Manager will work with the Senior Head of Supporter Engagement to develop the strategy for increasing income across all individual giving streams and then work with the Marketing and Communications Manager and the wider team to impliment it. You will play an instrumental part in creatively engaging supporters to get involved in our high-value campaigns, events and regular giving programme. This includes our annual matched-funding campaign and reoccuring giving programmes, which last year raised £1m and £150k respectively. The post-holder will be key in taking the Individual Giving programme to the next level, providing proactive engagement opportunities and efficiently work with data to provide timely, targeted, relevant and engaging communications to our various supporters.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a dedicated, organised and experienced in managing Individual Giving income streams, with proven expertise in stewardship and donor care, including the design and delivery of impactful supporter journeys. You will show creativity and determination to succeed. This role requires you to be collaborative and solution-focused, with the confidence to lead initiatives, influence outcomes, and drive continuous improvement. An exceptional and eloquent communicator, committed to relationship-building and creating meaningful experiences that make supporters feel valued and part of a greater mission.

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.We welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disabilty confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust is looking for a Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice to play a key role in supporting the development of volunteering initiatives and projects across the three Acorns Hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham.

About the Role

Acorns Children's Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care and support for children and their families. Each year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. Volunteers are at the heart of our work, and this role is key to ensuring they are integrated into our services and supported in their roles.

As Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice, you will:

• Maximise the profile of volunteering both internally and externally
• Support the care, facilities and admin teams to identify opportunities to engage volunteers in their work and develop volunteering opportunities
• Line manage the Hospice Volunteer Coordinators
• Develop and implement local volunteer recruitment, induction, retention and engagement plans and support the Volunteer Coordinators to deliver these plans
• Lead on the development and implementation of a hospice volunteer programme aligning itself with the volunteering, care, facilities and organisational strategies
• Engage with volunteering organisations nationwide (including other hospices) and locally to capitalise on new initiatives and to share best practice

About You

• Experience of managing teams
• Experience of working in the volunteer sector
• Experience of successfully leading, supporting and implementing multiple projects within volunteering and income generation environments

What We Offer

• £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Based in your nearest Acorns Hospice (Walsall, Worcester or Birmingham)
• Employee discounts from leading retailers
• Employee gym discount scheme
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 19 September

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.  In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?