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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for graduates who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role.You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as a part-time Education Worker at our centre in Bradford.
The role at a glance
Contract: Part-time (18.75 hours per week), fixed-term until July 2026
Start date: January 2026
Working hours
18.75 hours per week across 2.5 days
Education Workers are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres.
Location
IntoUniversity Bradford East
The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day) this can involve journeys times of 1 hour+. Occasional travel out of your local area e.g. to London is also required, this may include overnight stays.
Salary
£28,250 per annum (pro rata)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
What could my day look like?
The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.
In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.
As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort.
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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Join Barnardo's Scotland Fostering North as a Supervising Social Worker
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Barnardo's Scotland Fostering North is looking for a dedicated Qualified Supervising Social Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team.
Hours: 30 per week (flexible working arrangements available)
Location: Hybrid, with travel across mainly in Moray and Highland and occasionally in Aberdeen, and Aberdeenshire. Wider travel across Scotland/England may be required for meetings and training. Our team meets both online and in-person at our Aberdeen office.
About the Role
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team including social workers, children's workers, therapists, managers, and administrative staff. Together, we recruit, supervise and support foster carers who provide safe, nurturing homes for looked after children and young people referred by Local Authorities.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a qualified social worker with experience and enthusiasm in Children's Services/Fostering. You'll bring strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to trauma-informed practice, and the ability to work collaboratively across regions.
How to Apply:
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the Person Specification and Job Description, within the context of our service.
Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert before the listed closing date due to high interest.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
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PAC-UK Adoption Support Worker
Service: PAC-UK
Location: Hybrid with travel across Yorkshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £32,635 - £36,158 FTE per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Are you a skilled practitioner with excellent communication skills? Are you solution focused and passionate about making a difference? If so, Family Action has an exciting opportunity and would love to hear from you.
Who we are
Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 200 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants. We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.
About the service
Our adult adoption support service works primarily with adopted adults and birth families. Adopted adults can access their records and receive an intermediary service and be supported through a reunion. Birth families are supported at the time of losing children to adoption, helped to stay in touch through letterbox and can potentially also have an intermediary service towards reunion.
Your skills
We are looking for a Social Worker or Counsellor, who has experience of working directly with those affected by adoption. You will have experience and knowledge of adoption law and practice and able to liaise with partner agencies to deliver the service in North and West Yorkshire.
You will be a dedicated and enthusiastic professional who is committed to improving the outcomes for adoptive and birth families, adopted adults and relatives. You will also have strong verbal and written communications skills and be able to deliver the service to a high standard.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We are happy to talk flexible working. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
To Apply:
· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025
Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Are you passionate about supporting families and making a lasting impact in your community? The Family Linx Service is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Family Support Practitioner (Project Worker 2) to join our team at Priory Family Centre in Barnsley.
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the Family Linx Service has been co-produced with parents, carers, and autistic children and young people. Now in its seventh year, the service provides vital support to families with autistic children aged up to 12—both before and after diagnosis.
At Priory Family Centre, we work in partnership with families to build on their strengths, helping them achieve their goals through whole-family support, confidence-building, and developing coping strategies and resilience. Join us and make a real difference in the lives of families with autistic children.
Role Details
- Hours: 22.2 hours per week over 3 days (days negotiable)
- Location: Priory Family Centre, Barnsley
This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Work collaboratively with families and professionals
- Contribute to the ongoing development of a well-established service
- Deliver both group and one-to-one support tailored to family needs
- Recruit, support and develop a network of lived experience Peer
- Supporters and Volunteers, including supporting the delivery of a Peer
- Support Group.
- Deliver training to organisations and communities to support the
- aims of the service
We're seeking someone who is:
- Committed, enthusiastic, and motivated
- Creative, adaptable, and empathetic in their approach
- Experienced in group facilitation and one-to-one family support
- Knowledgeable about autism and experienced in working with autistic children and their families
- Experienced and knowledgeable in safeguarding and applying safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
- Experienced in supervising others (this can include volunteers)
Please note: A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance are essential for this role.
Cygnet Programme and Teen Life trained facilitators are desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 January 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31 January 2027.
When applying, please refer to the Person Specification, Job Description, and any Additional Information provided. Tailor your application to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role and the service's aims.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
We’re looking for an energetic and creative Community Development Worker at the Thornbury Centre in Bradford. You’ll plan and deliver engaging activities for families and residents - from Stay and Play sessions to community discussions and reading groups.
You’ll also support our food pantry and community library, provide advice and signposting to local people, and work closely with volunteers, schools, and partner organisations to make a real difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a real difference to the ADHD community in West Yorkshire! Join Stripes as a Community Support Worker and help transform lives through meaningful support, engaging activities, and peer connection.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll support individuals and families affected by ADHD across West Yorkshire. Sessions will run from various locations including our head office in Durkar, Wakefield, with regular travel across the region (travel time paid and mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile). Admin work can be completed from home.
The role involves facilitating group sessions, activities and peer support opportunities including:
- Saturday play sessions for children with ADHD and youth group activities for teenagers (3 Saturdays per month)
- 'Me Time' sessions for parents/carers
- Trips and activities for children during term time and school holidays
- Peer support groups for adults with ADHD and parents/carers of children with ADHD
- Supporting with training sessions
- Light administrative duties
Key Skills
Essential:
- PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
- GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent
- Experience of working in a team setting
- Good communication, both verbal and written
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as required
- Flexibility with hours/days of work including regular Saturday working
- Experience of working with neurodivergent children and/or young people (this may include parenting your own children, volunteering, or paid work)
- Ability to facilitate groups and activities
- Ability to travel across West Yorkshire
- Personal experience of ADHD
- Enhanced DBS check required
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with families affected by ADHD
- Good understanding of SEND law
- Good understanding of DLA and PIP benefits
To empower and support neurodivergent individuals and their families across West Yorkshire, building an inclusive community where everyone can thrive.
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Carers’ Resource is excited to announce a new opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young carers. We are currently seeking to recruit:
Young Carer Service Manager, Bradford & North Yorkshire
£30,694 - £33,691 (FTE)
30 hours per week
You must drive and have access to your own vehicle.
Deadline: Sunday 9th November
The Young Carers team recognises the unique challenges young carers face and we are dedicated to providing them with the support, recognition, and opportunities they deserve. Our organisation strives to empower young carers in Bradford, Craven, Harrogate and Selby districts, and to help them thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a Young Carers Support Service which provides wellbeing assessments, mentoring, youth activities, and events for young carers.
- Lead, support, and develop the Bradford Young Carers team of 5 staff and 3 staff across North Yorkshire, covering Craven, Harrogate, and Selby.
- Recruit and support and manage volunteers and students on placement who contribute to delivering the Young Carers services.
- Promote the service and engage with schools, health services, and other youth organisations to encourage awareness and referrals to the service.
- Work closely with other professionals to ensure young carers are recognised early and supported appropriately.
- Deliver the project in line with service-level agreements and commissioner requirements.
- In times of staff absences or shortages affecting delivery fill in for young carer workers to ensure the service continues to perform.
- Oversee data collection, monitoring, and reporting to demonstrate impact and compliance.
- When needed, support the delivery of young carers events, activities, and group sessions.
- Ensure safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of service delivery, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.
- Contribute to the development of new initiatives, funding bids, and partnership projects to enhance the service offer.
- Champion the voice and participation of young carers in shaping and evaluating the service.
Requirements:
- Experience in a leadership or management role within a youth or social care organisation or similar.
- Ability to manage budgets and compile reports.
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young carers and a passion for supporting their wellbeing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively
- Valid, full UK driver’s license and access to a car during working hours
For an informal discussion contact Dolly Dalton.
Carers’ Resource exists to support unpaid carers. We provide information, advice & support to carers, to the people they care for and professionals.
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Sessional Assessing Social Worker
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Role: Self-Employed Form F Assessor
Locations: Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Bradford, Leeds, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Rotherham, Hull, Sheffield
Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage
We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities.
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff and workers will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here.
We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers to undertake Form F Assessments in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Bradford, Leeds, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Rotherham, Hull, Sheffield
Our assessments are undertaken face-to-face and applicants should be able to travel across the regions listed above for visits to prospective foster carers.
Key Duties for Form F Assessors include:
- To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance.
- To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers.
- To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed.
- To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment.
- To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F.
- To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required.
- To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process.
- To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority.
- To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance.
Rates of Pay for Form F Assessors
- We will pay £2250 (inclusive of VAT) + up to £500 bonus payments (if criteria are met) upon submission of a successfully completed Form F Assessment.
- £37.50 per hour for assessments which are not completed, and any other piece of work.
Please see the Self-Employed Form F Assessor Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of role requirements.
You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England).
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Sunday, 16th November 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday, 26th November 2025 (via Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard our young people. All staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
The Case Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Direct Work to ensure the delivery of high-quality Independent Social Work Reports (ISWRs) across the direct work strand of SWWB. The Case Coordinator will supervise volunteer social workers, carry out social work assessments themselves, and support quality assurance processes to maintain excellence in social work practice.
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
Are you passionate about empowering people to live healthier, happier lives? Want to be part of a multi award-winning service that’s making real change? This is your chance.
Live Well Wakefield is a community-based service that supports adults aged 18+ to improve their health, wellbeing and independence. The team is growing and we're looking for dynamic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our team as Social Prescribing Link Workers, working within Wakefield District Primary Care Networks.
With major developments in Primary Care and neighbourhood working, now is the perfect time to join us on this exciting journey of transformation and innovation in health and wellbeing support.
About the role
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker within Primary Care, you’ll work with Wakefield’s communities, connecting people tolocal non-medical services, support, and activities that help tackle health inequalities and improve quality of life. You’ll:
- Support people one-to-one to identify their needs, set wellbeing goals, and access community-based solutions
- Be embedded within a local Primary Care Network and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Develop and grow strong partnerships with voluntary and community organisations, and NHS and social care services
We’re looking for individuals who:
- Are great listeners, relationship builders, and natural motivators
- Are experienced in supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing, including those with complex needs, or from diverse communities
- Are confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
- Are committed to equality, inclusion, and making support accessible to all
- Have a strong understanding of health inequalities and social determinants of health
- Have excellent organisational, communication and IT skills
- Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
What do we offer?
In our 2025 staff survey, 100% of the team told us they enjoy working at Live Well Wakefield. “I’ve not worked anywhere assupportive as Live Well”.
- 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
- Access to Occupational Health
- Access to health service discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
- A range of policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
- Competitive salary and annual pay reviews
Nova Wakefield District is a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District. Nova and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Counciland Wakefield’s seven Primary Care Networks.
We are an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.
How to apply
If you’re ready to support us in achieving our goal of creating healthier, more connected communities across Wakefield District. Whether you’re already experienced in social prescribing or passionate about community wellbeing and ready to take your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note this post requires an Enhanced DBS Check to be carried out.
Closes: Monday 17 November 2025 at 9am
Interviews: will take place in person in Wakefield District between 26 - 28 November
We're a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Wakefield District to thrive.
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Fundraising Manager
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it and we act to prevent it. As the Fundraising Manager for Behind Closed Doors, you will play a key role in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation’s vision, mission and values. This is an exciting and varied role with an opportunity for the post-holder to put their own stamp on it. As our Fundraising Manager, you will build on existing relationships with individual donors, community groups and corporate partners, as well as seeking new opportunities.
This role would best suit a creative and strategic mind who enjoys building relationships and inspiring others towards a united vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse. You will be joining a committed and dynamic team; line managing the Training and Development Coordinator, working within the senior management team and reporting to the CEO.
Please download the recruitment pack for full details.
To apply for this position, you will need a comprehensive CV and supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and organisation, and how you meet the criteria laid out in the person specification. You can apply via CharityJob, or return both documents by Thursday 27th November via email with the reference ‘Fundraising Manager’ in the subject line.
Interviews will take place on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December 2025, and will consist of a brief presentation and competency-based questions.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to improving inclusive recruitment practices. If you would prefer to apply for this position or express your interest in an alternative format (such as audio or video upload) or require any adaptions at this initial stage, please get in touch.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A standard DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it, and we act to prevent it. Build Lives Free from Domestic Abuse.
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We are working in partnership with Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK) a small independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome. The charity was founded in October 2008 by a small group of 30 families. Today, DSUK is a registered charity helping nearly 600 families with support, education, and research services, underpinned by a world-class Medical Advisory Board.
They are now seeking a Head of Family Services, a newly created senior role to enable DSUK to drive forward with the implementation of their five-year strategic plan, including supporting and empowering families to access the support to which they are entitled in living with a complex and life limiting condition.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and help guide the next stage of their development, enabling them to make a positive difference in the lives of more people affected by Dravet Syndrome in the UK.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential criteria:
- Demonstrable ability to interpret and use current legislation and guidance to protect and/or advance people's rights and entitlements
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence and ability to engage effectively with families, healthcare professionals, social workers and other stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats.
- Proven ability to provide high quality professional supervision (reflective practice) to qualified and unqualified staff, in order to maximise personal effectiveness and professional development
- Excellent organisational and teamworking skills to be able work remotely, manage and prioritise a varied caseload and delegate effectively
The successful candidate will be compassionate, skilled, hands-on and collaborative with significant experience of a working environment involving families with disability and/or complex needs (e.g. social care, health care, special needs education, disability law and/or family support in a similar organisation). You will have good working knowledge of disability law and other relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks, relevant organisations and agencies involved, and experience of an appropriate range of professional interventions. You will have demonstrable expertise and advanced training all aspects of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults. You have proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support colleagues towards achieving shared goals.
Please note: As part of DS UK’s commitment to safeguarding, the postholder is expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Location: Fully Remote, with monthly travel across the UK
Closing date: 9 November 2025
Charisma vetting interviews to be completed by 12 November 2025 prior to shortlisting
1st interviews with Dravet Syndrome UK: 27 November (online)
2nd interviews with Dravet Syndrome UK: 12 December (in-person) - TBC
Are you a fundraising leader who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of young people across Barnsley?
We're working with Base71 in search for a Head of Fundraising and Communications for their upcoming state-of-the-art Youth Zone, supporting young people discover their passion and purpose.
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Barnsley (with 3 days per week on site)
Benefits: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus Birthday Leave, 3% matched contribution pension, an Employee Assistance Programme.
Culture: Flexible, supportive, able to work with autonomy
About the Charity
Opening in early 2026, Base71 - Barnsley Youth Zone will be a game-changer for Barnsley, a place where thousands of local young people will come to discover who they are, what they love, and what's possible. It will be the first Youth Zone in Yorkshire, part of the phenomenal OnSide network of national Youth Zones changing lives across the UK.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of something from the ground up, to shape how the local community, business leaders, and key funders connect to and champion this ambitious project. With highly trained youth workers and over 20 activities to try each session, the Youth Zone's purpose is to help young people grow to be happy, healthy and successful adults.
About the Role
Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, you'll lead the development and delivery of a bold, creative and high-performing fundraising and communications strategy to generate £1.4m annually.
You'll grow and nurture a portfolio of committed individuals and local businesses (founder patrons). You'll also build new income streams across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and major donor giving.
At the same time, you'll oversee all things brand, PR and communications, with a talented Communications Manager in place to help you raise awareness and build strong community relationships ahead of launch and beyond.
This is a leadership role with legacy. You'll inspire Barnsley's business community, philanthropists and champions to believe in and back the potential of their town's young people.
About You
This role would suit a relationship-led fundraising leader who brings energy, creativity and ambition to their work. You'll be a strategic thinker, a compelling communicator, and a natural connector of people and ideas.
We're especially keen to hear from candidates with:
- A proven track record of personally securing five-figure+ gifts from corporates or major donors or equivalent from the commercial sector.
- Experience building and managing a high-value donor pipeline and stewarding relationships for long-term support.
- Strong leadership skills - you know how to bring out the best in people, and how to build something special with a small but mighty team.
- A real passion for youth opportunity, community and levelling the playing field.
This is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something genuinely transformational. You'll join at a pivotal time, with the opportunity to shape how this incredible space is funded, understood and embraced by its community.
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step if you'd like to find out more.
Deadline: Only because this role has been advertised previously, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch as soon as you can. If you feel this might disadvantage you in any way at all, please reach out to Ellen and she'll ensure you don't miss out.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater
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Vacancy Reference: BfN2026/45
Job Title: Finance Officer
Salary: £15.73 per hour
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP Start
Hours of Work: 28 per week
Working Pattern: Can be flexible, Must work Monday and Thursday
Work Location: Remote
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Closing Date: Shortlisting will take place as applications are submitted with official closing date being 11/11/2025.
Proposed Interview Date: 12/11/2025 and 14/11/2025
Job Information: We are seeking a detail oriented and dedicated bookkeeper to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in bookkeeping, excellent organisational skills and a passion for making a difference in the community. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions and preparing financial reports. If you are looking to apply your financial expertise in a meaningful way , we invite you to join us in making a positive impact
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