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Do you light up when you make a little one smile? Do you possess the energy and magic to engage in weekly nursery themes such as Dinosaur Week, Farmyard week or Under the Sea? Does it excite you to plan messy play, preparing jelly, spaghetti, cereals, sand and shaving foam to play with?
Can you keep calm when settling crying babies or teething toddlers? Have you the compassion and kindness to support parents with their childcare responsibilities? Would you take pride in supporting parents to go to activities like soft play or baby massage?
Don’t miss the opportunity to join our passionate Sheffield Family service! Supporting up to 12 children/babies, the role is Monday to Friday core hours. This provides a unique opportunity work with a small community of children and their parents at a specialist residential service for parents experiencing drug or alcohol addiction.
We're seeking a passionate Childcare Worker to join our Sheffield team, working in an on-site nursery within a residential setting. This opportunity is at our unique, specialist family service. A place where parents experiencing addiction to drugs or alcohol come with their children to change their lives and determine their futures. We’re looking for skilled, dedicated and passionate staff to join us at our Sheffield Family Residential Service.
Within this role, a passion for providing outstanding care for children and displaying a positive attitude is required. We work with families who have previously struggled with substance use therefore promoting a trusting, positive relationship is important within the role. You will be working in an on-site nursery within the residential setting where we have both a 0–2-year-old room and an over 2-year old’s room which the children attend.
The service is based close to Eccelsall Road/Sheffield Hallam Collegiate Campus area of Sheffield, it is easily accessible. Situated in a large Victorian Building, fully refurbished in 2022, there is free on-site parking as well and is also easily access by multiple bus routes.
About You
To join us as a Childcare Worker, you will need:
- Level 2/3 NVQ in Childcare (or similar)
- Basic knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
- Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support
Your Rewards
- Starting salary of £24,637 per year
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
About us
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.
This opportunity is at our unique, Specialist Family Residential Service. A place where parents experiencing addiction to drugs or alcohol come with their children to change their lives and determine their futures.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short face to face interview. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.
Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about empowering young people up to the age of 25 to make positive life choices?
Do you have the experience and dedication to engage with those at risk of offending or already involved in the youth justice system, and inspire them to build a better future?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The James Brindley Foundation is seeking a committed and compassionate individual to deliver our accredited Full Circle Programme (FCP). This powerful initiative provides one-to-one interventions, educational workshops, and school assemblies to help young people reduce their risk of involvement in youth violence and crime. Full training and extensive support will be offered to the successful candidate.
At The James Brindley Foundation, we want to live in a country where no one walks in fear of youth violence. We believe that, when everyone accepts personal responsibility for those around them, inevitably violence will be reduced and ultimately, lives saved.
If you're up for the challenge, share our vision and want to make a lasting impact, apply to join us today!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to act as a keyworker delivering packages of support with children, young people, and whole families to prevent escalation to more intensive services.
Position: Family Support Worker (5 positions available)
Location: Harborne/Community Based (the families you will be supporting will be based in Edgbaston & Northfield. This is an outreach position and you will be expected to be based in the community)
Hours: Full-time and part-time hours available
Salary: £26,430 per annum pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.
Closing Date: 1st June (midnight)
Interview Date: 9th & 10th June
The Role
Through undertaking an Early Help Assessment and by working with families in a person-centered way, you will help people on your caseload to make positive changes and to develop the skills to manage their issues in the future.
You will work within the Early Help Locality multi-disciplinary team to provide a timely and front-line response to the needs of children, young people, and their families, acting in accordance with local policies, procedures and priorities.
Key duties include:
• Work in partnership with other practitioner/professionals, children, young people, and their family.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary and professional integrated Early Help service to provide a timely response to the needs of children, young people and their families.
• Deliver evidenced based interventions.
• Provide a timely response to the identified needs of children and young people.
• Promote and use an Early Help Assessment framework.
• Be responsible for a high standard of case recording.
• Engage with children, young people and their families and actively promote their participation in assessments and support plans.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload.
• Organise and participate in planning programme delivery of evidenced based programmes.
About You
We are looking for an empathetic communicator with experience of delivering outreach support work and supporting families and individuals with complex support needs, with the ability to forge links and establishing relationships with partner agencies
About the Organisation
A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, where the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer, the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.
You may also have experience in areas such as Family, Family Support, Community Support, Community Engagement, Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Outreach Worker, Family Support Officer. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those in need? Do you have the drive to engage with communities, raise awareness, and inspire others to contribute to a meaningful cause? Harris Hill are looking for a dedicated and creative Community Fundraiser (South) to join a wonderful charity based in London.
You will have the chance to make a direct impact by working with communities across parishes, schools, and other networks. This role involves building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, growing the charity base of active supporters, and generating vital funding through various initiatives.
Location: Working from home, covering the Dioceses of Portsmouth, Arundel & Brighton and Southwark
As a Community Fundraiser (South) you will:
- Promote the charity’s pastoral and spiritual work within local communities.
- Develop strong relationships with parishes, schools, and diocesan networks to increase engagement with the charity’s mission.
- Inspire people to make donations and raise funds to support the charity projects, including the sale of charity items and organising fundraising events.
- Recruit and support volunteers, as well as manage fundraising groups and initiatives across the region.
- Manage relationships with high value and legacy donors, ensuring their continued support and engagement.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Previous experience in community fundraising or a related field is beneficial.
- A strong network of contacts within the diocesan community, schools, or special interest groups is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills, public speaking abilities, and strong organisational capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media are essential.
- Ability to work independently, manage your own time, and take ownership of key projects, while also being a strong team player.
Salary: £30,000- £36,000 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, home based, covering the Dioceses of Portsmouth, Arundel & Brighton and Southwark
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: ASAP
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Do you have experience working in a 1st line support role with exceptional customer service skills? Looking for an opportunity to support users at one of the UK’s largest charities?
If so, you could be the Service Desk Analyst we need!
About the role
As a Service Desk Analyst at British Heart Foundation (BHF), you’ll be a vital member of a highly talented, customer focused and enthusiastic helpdesk team who act as the first point-of-contact for end users.
With previous service desk experience you'll take pride in resolving almost all issues as they arise. Quick to learn, enthusiastic and self-motivated, you’ll ensure that the knowledge base is always updated so other team members can learn from your successes and overall performance is maintained and improved.
With a high percentage of customers being in the Retail directorate, you’ll be required to participate in a weekend cover rota, allowing service to our shops and stores to be delivered. Working hours needed to deliver these services are 35 hours/week – staggered in accordance with the support rota.
Working arrangements
This is a fixed term contract covering an internal secondment.
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, approximately three days a week. Working hours needed to deliver these services are 35 hours per week covering a rota schedule (the team cover 8am to 6pm every day).
The role will also participate in a weekend cover rota allowing service to our shops and stores to be delivered. This will be in the region of 1 weekend in 4-6.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
You'll have previous service desk experience, having working in the SD environment previously, and will have excellent customer service and communication skills, being used to working in a busy service desk team. You'll also have excellent telephone and customer handling skills to back up your technical and fault diagnosis experience.
You’ll have strong troubleshooting skills, keeping the Customer informed of progress against their respective issues, ensuring an effective follow-up to ensure all service has been delivered and completed to the Customer's satisfaction.
Good knowledge of Windows OS (Win 10 and above), you’ll also have knowledge of LAN/WAN networking essentials and extensive experience of MS Office suite of Applications (2010 and above). You’ll have previous experience with administration of Users within Active Directory and Remote Support Tools (i.e. VNC, RDP etc.).
With good knowledge of ticket and case management techniques, managing own queues and workload to meet Service Level Agreements, you’ll be able to remain calm and focused, and will have strong organisational skills, able to use prioritisation and escalation techniques, and able to develop strong working relationships with the team and contacts across the organisation.
About us
Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the world’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatments that give us more time with the people we love.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
BHF is also proud to be part of the Tech Talent Charter; We’re committed to greater inclusion and diversity in the tech workforce of the UK; one that better reflects the make-up of the population.
What can we offer you?
Our Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential.
Our generous staff benefits include:
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance
We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview, successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams.
Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

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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!
Job Description
Spires was established as a response to homelessness in the late 1980s. Initially providing a hot meal, clothing, and advice to those who came for help, Spires has developed into an organization that provides a range of services, including day centre style drop ins for homeless people, a Women’s drop in, a Refugee drop in and outreach targeted at supporting Women who are sex working.
Our core mission is to support homeless people into housing and to assist those who have been homeless in maintaining their accommodation, reducing the risks they face, and increasing their choices. We assess need, create support plans, and provide ongoing key work to empower people to improve their circumstances.
Purpose of Role:
• Support the effective delivery of Spires services across the range of activities provided,
• Provide casework, support planning, and key working sessions for Spires’ clients.
• Assess and respond to client needs, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support.
Position in Organisation:
Part of the Spires Support Team, reporting to the Head of Clients Services. This is a new position and will work across all of Spires’ services.
Working Contacts:
• Internal: Collaboration with staff and volunteers, particularly the head of client Services, Service Coordinators, and other support workers.
• External: Direct engagement with vulnerable individuals and coordination with partner agencies as part of a multi-agency approach.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure smooth and safe running of drop-in sessions in collaboration with staff and volunteers.
• Welcome and assess new clients, providing appropriate support and referrals.
• Maintain a psychologically informed environment and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Supervise and support volunteers.
Outreach and Support Work:
• Engage with individuals in various settings to connect them with relevant services.
• Conduct needs assessments, crisis interventions, and ongoing support planning.
• Assist clients in achieving support plan goals, including attending appointments.
• Work with partner agencies to coordinate multi-agency support.
Information Management:
• Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant client records and case notes.
• Report safeguarding concerns and contribute to service improvements.
• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practices.
General Duties:
• Adhere to Spires’ policies and contribute to organisational development.
• Engage in personal development and team collaboration.
• Undertake other duties as required, including session cover.
Person Specification:
Essential Experience:
• Supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Working with vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Managing a caseload within a support setting.
• Maintaining professional boundaries while managing challenging behaviour.
• Liaising with service providers to improve client access to support.
Desirable Experience:
• Working with volunteers.
• Supporting individuals engaged in high-risk activities.
Essential Knowledge:
• Understanding issues faced by vulnerable individuals, including those in high-risk activities.
• Trauma-informed practice and safeguarding principles.
• Confidentiality, data protection, and social care services.
Desirable Knowledge:
• NVQ2/3 or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Understanding of health promotion and sexual health.
• Current UK Driver Licence
Essential Skills and Qualities:
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and work independently.
• Commitment to inclusivity and equality.
Summary of Terms and Conditions:
• Location: Based at Spires’ Offices, 5 Stockwell Mews, SW9 9GX
• Probation: Six-month probation period.
• Notice: One week’s notice during probation, four weeks thereafter.
• Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata (including bank holidays and three closure days over Christmas).
• Pension: Employer contribution of 5%, employee contribution of 3%.
• Other Benefits: Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees.
• Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed as per policy.
• Safeguarding: Adherence to Spires’ safeguarding policy; subject to a DBS check.
this is rolling recruitment and we will be actively interviewing throughout the recruitment process.
Please send a CV and covering letter which makes reference to the Job Description.
Spires is a south London based charity that has been supporting homeless and disadvantaged people for over 30 years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Benefits:
- Employers Pension contribution of 6%
- Accredited Qualifications
- Continuous Personal Development in your role.
- Career progression opportunities across the business.
- 25 days holiday + Bank holidays (increases with length of service)
- Holiday purchase scheme
The Role:
Citizens Advice Knowsley is funded by the Money and Pensions Service to delivery debt and money advice and are looking to recruit a Debt Trainee/Debt Adviser to provide an efficient and effective advice service to the residents of Knowsley.
Working from our offices in Kirkby and Huyton, this is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have a passion for delivering an exceptional, personalised customer experience. In return for your desire for success, we will make sure you receive all of the training and coaching you need to fit right into our team and to deliver casework covering the full range of debt advice, leading to industry accredited qualifications.
What Are We Looking For?
- Effective oral & written communication skills: with emphasis on negotiation, representing and preparing reviews, reports & correspondence.
- Ability to use IT Systems: Microsoft Office – proficiency in Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Ability to prioritise own work, meet deadlines and targets, manage caseload, monitor and maintain own standards.
- Experience of providing good customer service: Face to Face / Telephone / email
Why Citizens Advice Knowsley?
Things don’t stop with delivering an outstanding customer experience, we believe in working together as one to improve the lives of Knowsley residents.
You will also have opportunities to affect and influence change through being involved in research and campaigns work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channels and recognising the need to identify issues having an impact on our clients’ lives.
Closing date for applications: Monday 26th May 2025 at 5:00pm
Interviews will take place at our Kirkby office on Thursday 5th June 2025
Salary: £32,839.52 per annum
Hours: Full Time 35 hours (shift pattern)
Mobile office based
The post-holder will work within Pause 21 Digbeth, High St, Birmingham B5 6BJ
Emotional Health and Wellbeing services opening hours support the needs of the communities in which we work, and therefore there are elements of unsociable hours - this includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays working shift patterns including alternating Saturdays.
The post holder will support Children, Young People, and Young Adults across our Emotional Health & Wellbeing services by offering low intensity support under a brief intervention framework.
The nature of the Emotional Health & Wellbeing services the ability to build relationships quickly, identify risks, and process further support is vital.
In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:
Skills
-Experience of management and supervision of staff and volunteers: (following the necessary training and support
-Computer literate and is able to navigate a data management system (after training is provided)
-Excellent verbal and written Communication skills, including telephone skills
-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with all clients - Practicing in a non-judgement and anti-discriminatory manner
-Competencies in undertaking risk assessments within scope of practice
-Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
-Experience of managing risk of a service and implementing and safe practice standards
-Experience in collating, understanding and challenging data sets with practice teams.
Work-based Knowledge
-Knowledge of anxiety and depression presentations in Primary Care and an understanding of evidence based interventions.
-Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding socio- economic factors and mental health.
-Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding legislation, policy and procedures and risks for children, young people and young adults aged 0-25.
-Able to demonstrate a knowledge of the issues that children, young people and young adults face when accessing mental health services.
INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
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.
All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
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.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on 21st May 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from the 7th May onwards.
Interviews will be held on TBC.
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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Refugee and Migrant Centre, a well-established and award-winning charity dedicated to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. Our mission is to break down barriers to integration and empower individuals to achieve equal citizenship through holistic support services.
As an Advisor, you will play a vital role in delivering professional and effective advice to a diverse range of service users. You will work within a dedicated team to provide advocacy, guidance, and casework support, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our beneficiaries.
Purpose and Scope of the Role
- To provide high-quality advice and advocacy to service users in areas related to their welfare.
- To support the team and management in meeting the needs of beneficiaries and achieving service targets.
- To uphold the professional and organisational standards in the delivery of advice services.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Casework and Advice
- Provide one-to-one support, advice, and advocacy for clients on immigration, asylum, and welfare-related matters.
- Ensure casework is conducted professionally, accurately recorded, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality in all interactions and ensure clients' needs are met in a sensitive and satisfactory manner.
- Support and mentor volunteers where required.
- Stay up to date with legal and policy changes relevant to the sector.
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work closely with senior colleagues to drive efficiency and improve service delivery.
- Represent RMC at external meetings and events when required.
- Maintain strong working relationships with partners, stakeholders, and external agencies.
- Share knowledge and best practices within the team to create a collaborative working environment.
Training and Development
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Keep accurate records of training attended and share learning with colleagues.
- Contribute to internal and external training sessions as required.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience providing advice and casework support to asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to distressed clients.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and working in a multicultural environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in a multicultural setting with sensitivity to different cultures.
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong listening skills and the ability to empathise while maintaining professional boundaries.
Terms and conditions of employment
The following conditions of service will apply:
Salary
£23,500 – £25,00 (dependent on experience)
Location
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall or Dudley
Pension
RMC will contribute 3% of gross basic salary
Holidays
21 days per year plus public holidays pro rata for part-time post. Holiday entitlement increases to 24 days after 2 years and 29 days after 5 years
Hours of Work
35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu should be claimed
Probation
This post will have a probationary period of 6 months
Notice
One month’s notice of termination of employment on either side.
Disability
We are committed to making every reasonable adjustment to the workplace or working arrangements so as to accommodate people with disabilities.
Enhanced DBS:
Employment in this post will be subject to a satisfactory police clearance being obtained. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exception) Order 1975 and you are, therefore, not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.
Travel expenses
If travel around the Black Country is undertaken in your own vehicle for work purposes this can be reclaimed at the rate of 45 pence per mile.
Training
Access to external paid training and regular internal training provided by Senior Caseworkers
Commitment to supporting you to develop and upskill in the field of immigration and asylum
Flexibility
In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.
Equal Opportunities
We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date: 07/05/2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Homelessness and Complex Needs
£57,952 a year
Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract type: Permanent
As Head of Homelessness and Complex Needs, you’ll lead the delivery, development and growth of Concrete services, to enable us to achieve our ambition of making homelessness history. You will strategically and operationally lead and coach all teams to deliver a range of services across North Staffordshire and Cheshire East.
Job requirements
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Lead Concrete’s homelessness housing and support services across Staffordshire and Cheshire East.
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Define and review services to ensure that the needs of customers are met, and develop new and existing services for Concrete’s customers, with a focus on preventative measures.
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Manage property portfolios, acquisitions, and developments.
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Raise awareness of homelessness and promote the work of Concrete to make homelessness history.
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Effective leadership and management of people, including maintaining positive team dynamics, ensuring teams and services are well developed, induction and training of staff and coaching and support to ensure further development.
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Meet legislative and contractual requirements and ensure compliance with the use of systems and collection of data.
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Be the primary point of contact at a senior level with partners, representing Concrete at local, regional and national forums. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other relevant agencies.
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Ensure that customers are involved and embedded in the day-to-day practice of services.
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Be actively engaged in the promotion of homelessness services, initiatives and campaigns.
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Act as the spokesperson for publicity opportunities, alongside the Executive Director of Support and Wellbeing.
What we’re looking for
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Good standard of education GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent, with a relevant qualification in housing/social care/support services and with evidence of career progression and self-development.
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Experience managing supported housing and/or homelessness services.
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Experience building positive working relationships with commissioners, funding schemes and partners.
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Experience managing, coaching and developing people at Team Leader level or above, across multiple services and locations.
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Knowledge and experience of managing contracts and services, with effective management of teams within funded and regulated services.
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Up to date with current issues, practices and laws within safeguarding, homelessness, mental health and housing.
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Great written and verbal communication skills and experience working with people at all levels.
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Self-aware, engaging of others, able to lead change and achieve results.
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Empathetic and understanding of Concrete’s diverse customer group, with a drive to create the best possible services to meet their needs.
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Enhanced DBS check.
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Driving licence with access to own vehicle for work.
Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now!
We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.
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Who we are
We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident.
Homelessness isn’t a choice. It can happen to anyone.
Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas.
Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own.
Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic charitable organisation to recruit a Social Media & Content Officer for a 14-week part-time role (4 days per week). This is a brilliant opportunity for a passionate and creative communicator to join a mission-led team dedicated to improving lives through impactful storytelling and digital engagement.
The Stories & Content Officer will play a central role in developing and delivering compelling content across social media and digital platforms. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will bring to life the work of the charity through thoughtful narratives, engaging campaigns, and strategic content planning. This role is ideal for someone with strong storytelling instincts, digital acumen, and a desire to make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a results-driven social media strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
- Create monthly and quarterly performance reports to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage and moderate social media channels, ensuring positive engagement and brand reputation.
- Source, research and write inspiring stories from beneficiaries, stakeholders, and projects.
- Build and maintain a bank of case studies, including imagery and consent documentation.
- Develop written, visual, and multimedia content (e.g., videos, graphics) for use across digital and print channels.
- Tailor content for specific campaigns and audience segments, testing and refining for impact.
- Manage online fundraising tools and platforms (e.g., social media giving features).
- Develop and optimise paid advertising campaigns to grow audience reach and brand awareness.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to ensure content supports wider income generation efforts.
- Track key metrics such as engagement, traffic and donations linked to content activity.
- Use insights to shape future strategy and enhance content effectiveness.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, hospital partners, and external contributors.
- Represent the organisation in dealings with patients, supporters, and agencies.
- Support website administration and provide photography for promotional activities.
- Provide occasional administrative support, including answering enquiries and supporting events.
- Assist with copywriting and proofreading as required.
- Model the organisation’s values and act as a positive ambassador in all interactions.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience managing social media accounts and developing engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Track record of delivering digital campaigns with measurable impact.
- Experience conducting interviews and gathering testimonials for promotional use.
- Strong knowledge of content planning, digital storytelling, and social media analytics.
- Familiarity with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Proficiency in using scheduling and reporting tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).
- Excellent writing and editing skills tailored to audience and channel.
- Working knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), and photography and basic video production/editing skills desirable.
- Creative thinker with a flair for visual and narrative storytelling.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Collaborative, enthusiastic and solution oriented.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, cross-functional team.
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving organisational needs.
- Willingness to represent the organisation at events or external meetings as needed.
What’s on Offer:
- This is a hybrid role, with just 2 days per-week in the organisations Central London office.
- A day rate of £102.77 per-day plus £12.79 daily holiday for the successful candidate.
- A rare part-time opportunity to work with a well-known organisation for the next 14-weeks.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
The London Victim & Witness Service is looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join our IDVA team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home, our London Office & directly with clients.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
* Flexible working options including hybrid working
* 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
* Pension with 5% employer contribution
* Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
* High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
* Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
* Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
* Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
* Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
* Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Prospectus is working with our client to recruit a new Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising. The organisation has a trusted presence in communities across the country, offering practical and emotional support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Their mission is to offer hope, dignity, and opportunity for all.
The Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising is a brand-new position which will lead and grow these two vital areas of income. With oversight of a £2m budget and a team of four, the selected candidate will shape strategy, develop new In Memory fundraising activity, and build long-term supporter pipelines. As a senior leader, you’ll champion cross-organisational engagement and help embed Legacy and In Memory giving across the wider charity.
This role will suit someone with strong experience in Legacy and In Memory fundraising, or keen to move into this area from an Individual Giving background. Confident in managing campaigns, budgets, and people you’ll be an excellent communicator, a thoughtful leader, bringing insight and creativity to strengthen supporter relationships and drive long-term success.
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
At Prospectus, we’re committed to supporting you through every step of your application. To start, please send us your CV. If your experience is a good fit, we’ll share the full job description and arrange a call to brief you before you formally apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are looking to recruit a Visitor Experience Assistant to join our team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 1000 hours per year (annualised contract) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12,280.09 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
The Museum is looking to appoint two Visitor Experience Assistants on an annualised contract.
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate team members who understand and are committed to providing customer service excellence and puts the visitor at the centre of everything they do.
The ideal candidate will have previous visitor facing experience ideally in a leisure or heritage environment. You will need to be a confident communicator, a team player and be able to respond quickly and positively in a changing environment. Being flexible in your outlook is essential as you will be fulfilling a variety of roles at the museum.
You will also support the museum in hosting evening events from gala dinners to sleepovers and outdoor film nights. An understanding of the importance of supporting and fulfilling a ‘host’ role for corporate clients and Museum partners is desirable.
As a Visitor Experience Assistant, you will have a variety of roles which will include:
- Proactive response to ensuring the highest possible visitor standards are maintained.
- Providing a warm welcome to our visitors and enhancing every visitor’s experience at the museum through your engagement with them and your problem-solving skills.
- Supporting activities, events, general museum operations and processing visitor bookings at admissions.
- Promoting and selling museum guidebooks, services, commercial activities, and events to visitors.
- Supporting the museum’s fundraising and commercial activities.
- Providing a safe and secure experience for everyone.
- Being a first aider and fire marshal. Training for both roles will be provided.
- Inspire visitors by sharing the Royal Air Force story and the story of the people who shape the Royal Air Force.
- There will also be the opportunity to provide engaging talks to visitors.
These are permanent, part-time roles working 1000 hours annually. The working hours each week will be dependent on business requirements (maximum 35 hours per week during peak season and minimum 4 hours per week during off-peak season). You will work a flexible pattern which will include working some weekends, bank holidays and occasional evening/overnights.
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 18th May 2025
Interviews will take place on 3rd and 4th June 2025
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About the Role
The Refugee and Migrant Centre is seeking to appoint two Employment Coaches, one full-time and one part-time – to support clients in overcoming barriers to employment and moving closer to the labour market.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide one-to-one employment support to clients, including CV building, job search assistance, interview preparation, and completing job applications.
· Assess clients' skills, experience, and employment goals to develop tailored action plans.
· Support clients in accessing training, work placements, and volunteering opportunities to enhance employability.
· Liaise with employers and training providers to identify suitable opportunities for clients.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, tracking progress and outcomes in line with organisational requirements.
· Work collaboratively with other teams and services within the organisation to provide holistic support.
· Support the delivery of employment workshops or group sessions where needed.
· Promote and uphold the values and policies of the Refugee and Migrant Centre in all aspects of work.
Essential Requirements:
· Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with clients on employment-related matters.
· IAG level 3 qualification or commitment to complete.
· Good knowledge of the UK job market, including current recruitment practices.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to build rapport and work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
· Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied caseload.
· Competent in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and online job search platforms.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
· Ability to speak additional languages relevant to the client base.
· Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or migrants.
· Understanding of welfare-to-work programmes or similar employability schemes.
· Experience in delivering group workshops or training sessions.
· Knowledge of local employment and training opportunities in the Birmingham area.
Flexibility
In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.
What we hope you'll do next
We are keen to hear from all candidates whose skills and experience fulfil the criteria set out above. Please complete the application form, indicating where you first saw the job advertisement and demonstrating your professional fit with the role.
Equal Opportunities
We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date:
Friday 30th 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.