Community development worker jobs

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to for an experienced Finance Operations Manager to join our team based at our Head Office in Abbots Leigh. This key role is responsible for ensuring the efficiency, accuracy and compliance of all day-to-day financial operations for both Freeways and Freeways Trust.

You’ll lead a small finance administration team, oversee financial processing and play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our financial systems and controls.

As this role includes direct line management responsibilities, it requires the successful candidate to be based in the office for a minimum of 75% of their working time to provide effective leadership, mentoring and day-to-day support to the team. Ample free parking is available on site.

As part of our Finance Team, you will:

· ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information across both organisations

· oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashbook processes

· line manage and develop the finance administration team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture

· ensure accurate and timely processing of all transactions to support effective management reporting

· support the Finance Business Partner with the production of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations

· lead preparation for annual audits and ensure compliance with financial controls

· contribute to the continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting

About You

You will be a part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA) or have equivalent experience at a similar level. With a strong background in financial operations and systems, you’ll bring excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. Experience within the charity or public sector is desirable.

You will also have:

· Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

· Experience with computerised accounting systems (e.g. Access Financials, Dimensions)

· A commitment to continuous improvement and high standards of financial governance

· The ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues

Benefits in return, you will receive:

· 35 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata

· Excellent induction and training

· Company sick pay

· Company pension scheme

· Life assurance cover

· Family friendly/work-life balance policies

· Free DBS check every 3 years

· Occupational health provision

· Access to our  Employee Assistance Programme

· Access to a range of discounts through the Blue Light Card scheme

About Us

Freeways is a charity which has been in operation since 1987 and employs approximately 300 staff. We run a number of residential (care) homes, supported living flats and community support across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset supporting adults with learning disabilities. Our Head Office in Abbots Leigh is co-located with a day centre and hydrotherapy pool. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check. 

Unfortunately Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers.  You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

The Charity

James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering free clinical services. We currently have centres in Newcastle, Liverpool and London; and in early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.

Our trained, professional therapists deliver a proven clinical service in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring that men are seen quickly at the point of crisis. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.

The Role

We are recruiting for a team of clinicians to deliver our clinical proven intervention at our new James’ Place centre in Birmingham. As a Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will be an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest in suicide prevention. You will support men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. Successful applicants will be joining a new team at a pivotal time and will have the opportunity to shape the local culture at James’ Place Birmingham. 

Person Specification

The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 12th November
Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st November

School Governance and Admissions Officer

We wish to appoint a skilled and experienced team member to be the lead officer for school governance and admissions in Church of England schools across the Diocese.  The post holder will work closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Education, schools, governors and senior leadership teams.

Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer

Location: East Sussex/Hybrid

Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro-rata FTE £44,242 pa)

Hours: Part-time, 26.25 hours per week (flexible working)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 27th November 2025

Interview Date: Hove on 15th December 2025

About the Role

The Diocese has 154 schools across Sussex working in partnership with 360 parishes.  The vision for Education is to be “Deeply Christian, serving the common good.” Based at Church House in Hove, the organisations seeks to live out this vision to “Know, love and follow Jesus”. 

The principal duties include:

• Providing advice and support relating to school admissions to headteachers and school governors
• Advising school governing boards and headteachers on issues of compliance and governance, including complaints and disciplinary issues
• Developing and delivering training related to admissions and governance
• Managing the recruitment and appointment process of foundation governors
• Working with the Deputy Director and School Effectiveness Team to address leadership and management issues in schools with the purpose of raising standards and improving outcomes for children

About You

• Be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and with experience of being a school governor, clerk to governors or have other relevant governance experience
• Have up to date knowledge and understanding of education legislation and regulation related to admissions and governance for Church Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
• Have the ability to plan and deliver high quality training to governors and headteachers
• Be able to establish effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including governors, headteachers, academy partners and Local Authority officers
• Be committed and confident in the aims and ethos of the Diocese of Chichester as an outward facing ambassador for the diocesan Education team

For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people within the Diocese to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of the Diocese across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a Church House team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

Benefits include:

• The opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
• A 0.7 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year,
• Flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%
• An employee assistance programme with access to counselling support, GP helpline, financial, legal and care advice and support
• Free eye tests and employer contribution towards glasses
• Free parking, the ride to work scheme and development opportunities

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.

Other roles you may have experience of could include School Governance Officer, School Admissions Officer, School Governance and Administrations Officer, Teacher, Governor, School Governor, School Admissions, School Governance. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? 

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.  

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.  

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. 

JOB PURPOSE:
Ø  The postholder will grow and engage with BSWA’s supporter community through timely and effective communication.

Ø  The postholder will lead BSWA’s presence on social media, producing sensitive, impactful and informative communications and content, to raise awareness of violence against women and girls and drive support for the organisation.

Ø  The postholder will support and uphold the BSWA brand, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission, vision and values at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Marketing, Campaigns and Supporter Engagement:

Ø  Develop and maintain the organisation’s supporter engagement work, ensuring consistent messaging to external stakeholders, supporters and the general public.

Ø  Create and maintain website copy.

Ø  Work with colleagues to gather and plan content and ideas including news, project updates, current affairs, policy statements, stories and case studies.

Ø  Contribute to the development of fundraising and policy/cause-based campaigns, using your creative and communication skills to further BSWA’s goals.

Ø  Work with the wider team to ensure that communications and branding are joined up throughout the organisation.

Ø  Provide support where needed with public affairs and events.

 

Benefits  

• 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) 

• Up to 6% matched pension contribution 

• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one 

• Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy 

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.  

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on 19th November 2025. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 1st  December 2025 

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: Life Skills and Activities Co-Ordinator
Westminster, London
Hours: 35 hours (full time) working at least 4 days in our office near Victoria

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a life skills and activities co-ordinator to concentrate on building and expanding relationships with young people living in our supported accommodation as well as families in Westminster who attend sessions in our Family Services department. This is a unique and rewarding role in our Employment & Learning Team that will involve meeting and working with residents in our supported accommodation on a one-to-one basis and in groups, facilitating activities and evaluating and building evidence that these interventions have made a difference. Your work will focus on supporting our residents (aged 16-25) on-site with their Life Skills development. You will also work holistically to support the families who attend sessions in the Family Centre and who attend outings and “away-days”. The role also requires facilitating our study club (aged 13+) and group ESOL sessions (19+).

Please refer to the job description on our website for further information.

In your cv and cover letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration. This role requires an enhanced DBS check plus children’s barred list. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas. 

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

· Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 17th November 2025
Interviews: W/C 24th November 2025

If you’ve not heard from us three weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Be part of something truly inspiring.

The Orpheus Centre is an award-winning charity that supports disabled young adults aged 18–25 to live independent, fulfilling lives through the performing and visual arts. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we are driven by our values — joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined — and a vision of an inclusive world where every young person can achieve their aspirations.

We are now seeking a strategic, values-led Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation.

Salary: £72,000 – £77,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Location: Godstone, Surrey (onsite with some flexibility)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

You’ll lead the financial strategy, planning and operations for the Orpheus Centre, ensuring sustainability, transparency and compliance while enabling innovation and growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees and senior leaders, you will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and insight to drive organisational success.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit.
• Ensure compliance with The Charity Commission, HMRC and Companies House regulations.
• Lead on procurement, risk management and digital transformation in finance systems.
• Manage investments and oversee capital and operational budgets.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing finance team.

This is a hands-on and highly influential role for someone who thrives on both strategic planning and operational excellence.

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience in senior financial leadership — ideally within the charity and/or education sector.

You will bring:

• Strong understanding of charity SORP, financial governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with Boards and governance structures.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic financial planning and risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• A proactive, future-focused approach and commitment to Orpheus’ values and mission. 

Why join Orpheus?

• At Orpheus, you’ll join a joyful and inclusive community that values creativity and collaboration. We offer:
• The opportunity to play a key role in an Outstanding organisation.
• A collaborative leadership environment with real impact.
• A supportive and passionate team culture.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Free parking on our beautiful Surrey campus.

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.

Safeguarding & Equality

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and if a suitable candidate is identified, we reserve the right to close our advert sooner.

Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to everyone who is in need of support.

The successful candidate willdeliver a high-quality service to young people aged 16–17 and their families across Hertfordshire, working alongside the Family Link Work and Mediation services to prevent family breakdown and reduce repeat homelessness. They will also support the wider team and work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the service achieves its key performance indicators (KPIs).

What will you be doing? 

Lead the hyh Hub, overseeing its day-to-day operations and ensuring the effective delivery of services. The Hub acts as a gateway for young people aged 16–17 to access hyh’s prevention services. In this role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and commissioners, while supporting the recruitment, training, and professional development of Advice & Information and Admin Workers. You will also monitor outcomes and produce reports for the leadership team and funders to demonstrate impact and inform future service development.                             

What will the role involve: 

• Leadership of the Advice and Infromation Team 
• Service Delivery offering advice and options to young people, family members and professionals to prevent amily breakdown and homelessness.
• Partnership and Stakeholder Mangement 
• Full job description attached and avaialble on our website.

Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter  or a short video along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.Closing Date 29th October 2025

Recruitment morning will be held on 6th November 2025 that will involve a variety of group based and individual tasks following by a competency interview.  and if successful there will be a personal interview stage held on a date to be confirmed. 

Should you need any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment day please confirm upon receipt of invitation.

Equal Opportunities

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.  

Advice & Triage Service Manager

Salary: £55,544 – £61,000 per annum 
Hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours per week will be considered)
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Kennedy Leigh Family Centre, Hendon (Hybrid working available)

Interviews: 24th & 25th November, 2025

Are you passionate about helping families with diverse needs have a positive experience when accessing social care?

Do you want to work in a dynamic partnership of 12 community organisations?

Are you up for the challenge of establishing referral pathways and embedding a new advice, triage and support service?

If you’re saying yes to the above, we would welcome an application from you.

About the Role

We’re recruiting an Advice & Triage Service Manager to lead Norwood’s new Advice Triage Service (Open Front Door), a flagship access point for families, professionals, and community partners seeking advice and guidance across children’s and adult social care.  This is a key leadership role overseeing the service’s launch, growth and delivery, with responsibility for operational performance, stakeholder engagement and service innovation. 

You’ll build and lead a committed triage team, align referral pathways across Norwood’s services, and work closely with external partners across the Jewish community and statutory sectors.  This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a model that puts accessibility and cultural sensitivity at the centre of how families seek support.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the UK’s oldest Jewish charity, supporting neurodivergent children, their families, and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day.  You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging.  We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Your Day-to-Day

As Advice & Triage Service Manager you’ll:

• Deliver: establish and embed the Advice Triage (OFD) model for public launch in March 2026
• Lead: recruit, manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team including triage workers, referrals staff, and reception
• Develop processes: create triage protocols, safeguarding and referral procedures, and escalation frameworks
• Be client focused: oversee a first class inbound query management across all contact channels
• Champion collaboration: coordinate referral pathways with   key partners, and build strategic relationships with schools, synagogues, charities and LA/NHS services
• Design: manage the design and population of an online service directory
• Turn up the volume: work with communication and engagement teams to promote the service
• Ensure great customer service: oversee the development and rollout of a CRM system
• Analyse and evaluate: lead service evaluation, report to senior leadership  and funders, and embed co-production in service design

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Essential:

• Relevant degree in Social Work, Health, Education, or Management; And/or Leadership or project management qualification
• 3+ years’ experience in social care, education, or advice services
• Proven ability to lead services, manage teams, and deliver change
• Strong knowledge of referral systems across the voluntary and statutory sectors
• Sound safeguarding knowledge
• Excellent stakeholder, communication and CRM skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Jewish community and culturally specific services
• Experience setting up a helpline, triage service or call centre
• Familiarity with neurodivergent support needs and transitions
• Experience developing service directories or digital tools

Reward & Benefits

We offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment with:

• Hybrid and flexible working (Finish at 13:00 on Friday’s)
• 21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Jewish Holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card discount scheme access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health cash plan including dental, optical, physio and other benefits
• Opportunities for development and leadership coaching

To apply: 

• Please submit your CV along with a 500 word cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
• Please also review the attached candidate pack 

Contract type

Part time, permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

Part time (22.5 hours) Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Annual salary

E – 1 £39,224.42 - pro rata for part time hours

Review date

19/10/2025

The Group Volunteer Manager will report directly into the Deputy Director of People & Organisational Development.

The role will play a key part in recruiting, attracting and retaining St Giles volunteer workforce. They will lead and manage the volunteer lifecycle from start to end as well as providing ongoing support to Volunteer Leads and ensuring we are complaint with all procedures including safeguarding.

The Group Volunteer Manager will play a pivotal role in designing and enhancing St Giles volunteering initiatives. They will play a vital role in significantly growing our volunteer workforce across clinical and non-clinical services. By fostering strong relationships with Volunteer Leads they will implement strategic plans and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers.

They will be responsible for promoting a positive and engaged volunteer workforce across St Giles group.

They will work closely with the Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development to shape and deliver the Volunteer Strategy and contribute to the development of a positive and inclusive organisational culture.

Qualifications

Desirable

·Educated to degree level or equivalent

·Volunteer management/training qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·Significant experience of the volunteering sector

·Knowledge of volunteering good practice, relevant legislation and resources

·Experience of developing and delivering training and presentations 

·Experience of planning and delivering volunteer events

·Experience of using a Volunteer Management System

·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels

·Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

·Experience of managing projects

·Experience of meeting standards for a regulatory body e.g. Care Quality Commission

·Experience in data analysis and impact reporting

Desirable

·Knowledge of the voluntary sector and best practices

Values

·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·Management and leadership skills

·Training skills

·Time management

·Interpersonal skills

·Ability to deliver well-developed verbal, written and analytical information with good presentation skills for a range of audiences and contexts

Personal Attributes

·Empathetic

·Team player

·Able to work under pressure

·Collaborative

·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to join a friendly, busy and supportive Legal and Governance team in the Chief Executive’s Office at the British Psychological Society.

The Board Secretary plays a critical role in the organisation, ensuring we are well governed, managed in compliance with relevant legislation and regulation and uphold best practice at all times.

We are looking for an exceptional proactive individual who must have previous experience in governance, primarily board / committee support, will be highly organised, with strong administrative skills and an excellent communicator. It will suit somebody who is capable of working autonomously and independently and used to providing professional advice and guidance to the Chair of the Board and CEO.

We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with local and national organisations

 How to apply

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November 2025 and interviews are scheduled for w/c 1st December 2025.

To apply, please supply your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances.

We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date.  If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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

Due to the urgent need to fill this post, we will be shortlisting applications as they are received and may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. We will only shortlist applicants with two weeks' notice.

The Interim Head of Services will oversee the effective delivery, performance, and quality assurance of some of our mental health services in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge.

What you'll do: 

• Lead and support Service Managers and Coordinators to deliver high-quality, client-centred services.
• Drive continuous service improvement and foster collaboration across teams and partners.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Act as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, providing expert guidance to ensure client safety and staff compliance. 

See the job pack for full details.

The Charity

James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering free clinical services. We currently have centres in Newcastle, Liverpool and London; and in early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.

Our trained, professional therapists deliver a proven clinical service in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring that men are seen quickly at the point of crisis. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.

The Role

We are recruiting for a team of clinicians to deliver our clinical proven intervention at our new James’ Place centre in Birmingham, due to open in early 2026. As a Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will work alongside the Head of Centre to manage and support the clinical team in delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. You will be an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest in suicide prevention and team management and leadership. You will support men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. Successful applicants will be joining a new team at a pivotal time and will have the opportunity to shape the local culture at James’ Place Birmingham. Training and support will be provided by the Head of Centre in Birmingham and the wider James’ Place team.

Person Specification

The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently lead a team and support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 12th November
Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 19th November

Join Our Advocacy Team – Make a Real Difference!

Role: Trainee or Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocate

(Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

Location: 3 days Devon and Torbay and 2 days Langdon Secure Hospital, Dawlish

Are you passionate about empowering people to have their voices heard?

Do you want to work for a leading national charity that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

We’re looking for a Trainee or Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocate to join our friendly and experienced team at Rethink Advocacy, part of Rethink Mental Illness.

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver statutory advocacy across Devon and Torbay, specialising in:

• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
• Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA)
• Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA)

You’ll spend:

• 3 days per week working across Devon and Torbay
• 2 days per week based at Langdon Secure Hospital in Dawlish,

About Us

Advocates work across two services helping people to understand their rights, express their views, and navigate complex systems with confidence.

Rethink Devon and Torbay Advocacy Service is one of the partners in The Devon Advocacy Consortium (DAC). Our multidisciplinary advocates work in partnership with other local organisations across Devon and Torbay to provide specialist advocacy services for adults with a range of additional needs.

Rethink Langdon Advocacy is based on site at Langdon Hospital where all patients are detained under sections of the mental health act. The hospital supports men from South-West England who, because of their mental health needs, have had contact with the legal system and require a safe and secure environment where they can receive treatments, therapies, and care to help them recover. Our advocates work across the site providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy for adults detained in the hospital.

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you’re already qualified or looking to train, we welcome applicants who are:

• Committed to human rights and social justice
• Skilled in communication and empathetic listening
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Based in or willing to relocate to Devon

What We Offer

• Full training and support to become a qualified advocate (if applying as a trainee)
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day

Ready to apply?
Join us at Rethink Advocacy and be part of a team that’s changing lives.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. 

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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