Community jobs in winsford, cheshire west and chester

***Home based with regular national travel expected***

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) is the national governing body for the game of wheelchair rugby in England, Scotland, and Wales, is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, and is a full member of World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) and of the British Paralympic Association (BPA).  

In the last ten years, GBWR has grown the paralympic discipline of the sport from a domestic league with a single division comprised of seven teams, to one which now has three leagues providing competition opportunities for 22 teams. The domestic league is internationally recognised for its high level of competition, where it regularly sees international players from Europe joining domestic teams and strengthening the level of competition.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and driven Head of Community and Participation to lead the development and implementation of strategies aimed at significantly increasing participation in wheelchair rugby across Great Britain. This pivotal role will be responsible for designing and delivering impactful community outreach programs, engaging with local clubs and organisations, and developing innovative approaches to reach new participants, particularly those that are classifiable for wheelchair rugby (Paralympic discipline).

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in community development, sports development, and marketing, with a strong understanding of how to build sustainable participation pathways. While experience within disability sports is advantageous, it is not essential for an individual with the right blend of skills and passion. 

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached document of visit our website

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Community & Events Fundraising Officer to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis), and in return, you will receive a salary of £31,210 per annum

About the Community & Events Fundraising Officer role:

The Public Fundraising team are responsible for recruiting and stewarding new supporters in order to secure long-term income and growth. The Community & Events Fundraising Team sit within the Public fundraising team with the aim of raising essential funds for Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) by organising various fundraising initiatives to engage fundraisers, raise awareness, and support the mission of RVS.

The primary purpose of this role is to maximise income generation by organising and delivering a variety of community fundraising initiatives, including third-party sporting events and RVS-owned campaigns such as the Vintage Tea Party.

The Community & Events Fundraiser will provide stewardship to support fundraisers, building strong relationships to maximise amounts raised and boost supporter retention. Additionally, you will support the Community & Events Manager in building and maintaining relationships with RVS Community Centres, services, and groups, and in evolving the community fundraising programme. This includes developing flagship fundraising products, events, activities, and targeting specific fundraising audiences.

Location: This role is Home based with occasional national travel

Hours:  Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
• A great pension scheme
• 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes
• An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
• A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
• Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

What you'll bring as our Community & Events Fundraising Officer:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of CRM databases and Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices.

Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and prioritise workload.
• Good attention to detail, with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire enthusiasm in fundraisers and colleagues.

Experience:

• Previous experience in fundraising, preferably in Community & Events Fundraising, or relevant and transferable skills.
• Experience in delivering supporter care and planning and executing stewardship plans.
• Experience in supporting the delivery of projects, working with project plans, deadlines, and KPIs.

Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Community & Events Fundraising Officer please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is Friday 11th July 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

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Community Project Lead 

• Two-year fixed term, full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 21 hours per week considered), £28,000 – £32,000 per annum depending on experience (pro rata if part-time)  
• Remote or office-based. Occasional visits to IPSEA’s office in Takeley or a London venue required. This role will also include frequent travel to meet with community partners. 

Do you have experience working with under-served communities and leading impactful outreach projects? Are you passionate about improving access to support for families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

IPSEA is the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. We also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and we influence policy at both a local and national level.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Community Project Lead to join our team and lead the development of our advice services for under-served communities. This two-year, fixed-term role is a key part of our strategy to reach groups who may not traditionally engage with IPSEA’s support - including children and families with English as an additional language, cared-for children (children in care), migrant children, detained children, and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

The project builds on a detailed scoping exercise we’ve recently completed, which involved working closely with a wide range of charities and organisations that support these communities. The resulting report outlines the barriers they face, and will form the foundation for this project and directly inform the work you will lead.

What you’ll do 

• Design and develop pilot advice services that are tailored to the needs of under-served communities, using findings from IPSEA’s research 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, charities and service providers to co-produce accessible services 

• Collaborate with IPSEA’s advice, legal and policy teams to address the barriers these communities face in accessing SEND legal advice 

• Contribute to and share outreach materials, training resources and toolkits to support families of under-served communities and empower local advocates 

• Plan and lead workshops, focus groups and community events to raise awareness, gather feedback and enhance service delivery 

• Monitor and report on project outcomes and impact, providing regular updates to IPSEA staff and stakeholders 

You can work remotely or from IPSEA’s office in Takeley, with frequent travel required for essential meetings and community engagement.

If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting, and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND, and would like to use your skills to improve access to vital advice and support, we would love to hear from you.

Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 16 June 2025 
First-round interviews: Wednesday 25 June 2025 (London) 

Do you have a proven track record of leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams and a strong commitment to tackling housing injustice in Scotland? Then join Shelter Scotland as our new Head of Community and you could soon be at the forefront of driving transformational change across our Community and Training Teams. Our new strategic plan offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver strategic initiatives that empower local communities, improve service delivery, and ensure that the voices of those impacted by the housing emergency are heard and acted upon.

About the role 

This post is responsible for the management and development of the Community Function, comprising of three Community Teams (North, East and West) and the Training Team. The post shares joint responsibility with the Head of Services for the wider leadership and development of all functions and teams across Community & Services.

Flexibility is vital to effectively support the continuous development of our activities, aligned to the delivery of the Shelter Scotland Strategic Plan. This may necessitate changes to the teams or activities the role will manage.

Role specifics 

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to help drive the development and delivery of Shelter Scotland’s annual operational plan. This role plays a key part in managing internal projects, ensuring quality and compliance, and contributing to income generation through donor engagement and insight sharing. The successful candidate will manage teams and budgets, uphold high standards in service delivery, and support our campaigns by leveraging evidence and lived experience. A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and Shelter’s values is essential, as is the ability to lead by example.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

Shelter Scotland is a one of six Directorates of Shelter. Led by the Director of Shelter Scotland, the Directorate comprises two departments: Community & Services and Communications & Advocacy. Both of these departments are led by an Assistant Director (AD).

The services and community work we deliver responds to individuals and households directly affected by the housing emergency. We deliver these activities in pursuit of the changes we seek to practice, culture and policy.

About Shelter Scotland 

Shelter Scotland is Scotland’s national housing and homelessness charity. Our vision is of a home for everyone in Scotland. For over 50 years, the way we drive change has remained the same. We advise and support people in housing need today and use the insight we gain to inform our campaigns to change tomorrow. We also raise professional standards for those working in Scotland’s housing and homelessness sector by offering a broad range of training courses.

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday thousands of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter Scotland is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter Scotland does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

1. Introduction

The Partnership Brokers Association’s (PBA) vision is of a world where humanity flourishes in fair societies and vibrant ecosystems because people collaborate bravely across boundaries in the spirit of partnerships - Transforming the Field of Partnering Practice.

We are an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our purpose is to explore, exchange and promote effective multi-stakeholder partnering practices and principled forms of collaboration that accelerate transformative shifts in behaviours, attitudes, and systems to create a more just and sustainable world. PBA's mission is to promote and support professional standards in partnership brokering and to advance the global understanding of effective partnerships.

The Partnership Builders Community (PB Community) App is designed to connect, support, and engage members of the Global Network hosted by PBA and beyond. As a key tool for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and community-building, the App enables users to access resources, contribute insights, and participate in ongoing conversations. Ensuring its functionality, relevance, and user engagement is critical to the success of PBA’s broader strategic goals.

2. Purpose of the Role

We seek a tech-savvy, socially engaged individual with a strong grasp of digital trends to support and manage the PB Community App and its users. This role is essential in ensuring the App functions as a dynamic, user-friendly, and strategic tool for PBA and the Global Network it hosts.

The App Manager will cultivate an engaged online community, facilitate meaningful interactions among users, and ensure the App remains a valuable resource aligned with PBA's mission of promoting professional partnership brokering practices.

Success in this role will be measured by increased user adoption and retention, evidenced through regular logins, active engagement, and meaningful user interactions.

3. Key Responsibilities

As a member of the PBA core team, the App Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and ongoing relevance of the PB Community App. Responsibilities are organised into five key functional areas:

i. App management & content moderation (25%)

● Perform back-end configurations to ensure continuous functionality and user accessibility.

● Monitor flagged posts to ensure alignment with PBA’s content standards and values.

● Manage user reports about content or other users, taking appropriate action in line with community guidelines.

● Manage groups within the App to ensure appropriate and relevant content is shared.

● Track and analyse hashtag usage to identify emerging themes and insights for community learning.

● Working closely with PBA’s Operations Lead, edit and update key documents within the App (e.g. the Pocketbook), ensuring content remains current and accessible.

● Create and schedule regular posts to foster engagement and stimulate conversations.

ii. User engagement & support (30%)

● Drive engagement with members of the broader Global Network, including collaboration with hubs.

● Proactively re-engage inactive users to boost participation.

● Provide user support, addressing challenges with App settings; escalate and liaise with Builder AI[1] where needed.

● Manage the onboarding of new users, including introductions and tailored engagement suggestions based on interests.

● Implement strategies from the Global Network, from hubs or others to increase user retention and participation.

iii. Community building (Global Network) (30%)

● Serve as the first point of contact for hub-related communications via the App.

● Develop communication templates and resources to support community activity and learning.

● Engage in proactive outreach aligned with the Global Network’s strategy and relevant events.

● Create opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration among network members.

iv. Develop & maintain a user feedback mechanism (10%)

● Create a simple, accessible feedback form that allows users to report glitches, suggest improvements, and share usability concerns (to be created in collaboration with PBA colleagues).

● The form should be designed for both technical troubleshooting and improving user experience, ensuring that feedback can be easily tracked and responded to.

● Monitor submissions regularly and categorise issues by priority.

● Respond to user feedback appropriately and escalate recurring or critical issues as needed.

● Use feedback data to inform App improvement recommendations.

v. Contribute to and uphold the App’s Terms of Use (5%)

● With reference to relevant PBA policies, periodically update the App-specific Terms of Use, to reflect users’ needs and best practices. This document should clearly outline acceptable content, user behaviour standards, and moderation processes.

● Ensure Terms of Use are accessible to all users and incorporated into the onboarding process.

● Draft Content Guidelines to accompany the Terms of Use, covering issues of images, language, legal norms etc. Finalise these following inputs from relevant PBA Leads and the Stewardship Team.

● Monitor user activity to ensure compliance with these terms. 

4. Skills & competencies

Essential

● Experience managing App administration panels and backend configuration.

● Proficiency in WordPress and content management systems

● Familiarity with system administration and user support processes.

● Strong content creation and management skills.

● Strong communication skills, responsive to user needs.

● Experience in driving online engagement and in facilitating users, (including asynchronously).

● Strong collaboration and networking skills– a "network weaver".

● Ability to interpret analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) and respond with informed actions.

● Competency in design tools, preferably CANVA.

● Fluency in English.

● Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant digital environment for the PB Community App.

Desirable

● Experience as an App Owner or tester, particularly for feature development.

● Fluency in additional languages beyond English.

5. Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be evaluated using the following key performance indicators:

● Growth in active users (measured monthly).

● User retention rates (percentage of users who remain active after 30, 60, and 90 days).

● Community engagement metrics (number of posts, comments, and interactions).

● Response time to user inquiries and technical issues.

● User satisfaction as reported through feedback form.

● Implementation of technical improvements, including by Builder AI, based on user feedback.

● Compliance with established Terms of Use (Appendix A).

6. Terms and Conditions

The App Manager reports to the Operations Lead and works in close coordination with the PBA Coordinator & Operations Manager, Accreditation Manager, Training Portfolio Coordinator, and the convenor/facilitator of the Global Network to ensure alignment across key areas of the organisation’s workstreams.

The App Manager will be contracted for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and needs. The App Manager is expected to work one day per month, at a rate of £230 per day, with invoices to be submitted on a quarterly basis. This is a home-based position; however, a degree of flexibility in availability is required to meet demands.

APPENDIX A:

Terms of use - Partnering Builders Community App

By using this App, I commit to:

Respecting all users, treating them with kindness, and courtesy. I understand that personal attacks, harassment, hate speech, or any form of discrimination are not tolerated.

Contributing actively and constructively to discussions, adding value to the exchanges and learning. I will strive to share relevant information, insights, and perspectives in support of other users’ learning and PB practice.

Protecting the safety and privacy of all users. I will not share personal information without consent and report any suspicious or harmful behavior to the App manager.

Acting with integrity: I understand that spam, misleading information, graphic-content and offensive language are not permitted. I will use language and share content that are conducive to the spirit of collaboration and cross-cultural engagement.

Crediting the work of peers and stating where I have adapted the work of others (in communications within the App as well as externally).

Building my own and others professional profile so that the field itself can get the recognition it deserves.

[1] Builder AI developed the App for PBA, but went into liquidation just before these TOR were launched. PBA is in the process of exploring alternative avenues for technical support.

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.

You will be one our Six Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering the East of England, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.

You will be passionate about the role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

About the role

Working in close collaboration with the Senior Mass Fundraising Lead, the role will manage and deliver a variety of community-led fundraising initiatives and dynamic challenge events that engage supporters and generate vital unrestricted funds for children affected by neuroblastoma.

The role focuses on building strong relationships with fundraisers, volunteers and ambassadors, providing guidance, support and motivation to help them surpass their fundraising goals. The Community and Challenge Events Fundraising Manager will both steward existing and reactive contacts, as well as be confident in securing new networks, including representing the charity in presentations and other public speaking opportunities.

This role comes at an exciting time of growth in the fundraising team, with new colleagues joining the charity and a team focused on growth of income over the coming years. This role is crucial in this plan and will take the existing community and events programme to new heights.

Who we are looking for

Person specification:

• Demonstrable experience working in challenge events and/or community fundraising
• A proven track record of being results-driven and working to and achieving fundraising targets
• Significant experience of developing and delivering fundraising plans
• Experience of supporter/donor stewardship activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build new and existing relationships

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.

Benefits of working with SKC include:

• Home-based and informal flexible working.
• 5% employer pension scheme contribution.
• 32 days holiday, including bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy additional leave.
• Access to 24/7 confidential helplines for counselling and legal and tax advice.
• Well-being check-ins with manager and optional Well-being Action Plan.
• Regular opportunities to meet in person as departments and the full team.
• Training opportunities – we care about our staff and volunteers, and encourage opportunities for professional development.
• A child-centred charity with a passionate and dedicated team.
• Regular staff survey for the opportunity to provide feedback experiences and make suggestions.

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required

Interviews: Friday 4 July 2025

As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Fundraiser in order to cover parts of London and Essex . You will generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.

As a Community Fundraiser you will:

• Generate and grow income through inspiring community fundraising activities.
• Engage, recruit, and support individual fundraisers, challenge event participants, fundraising groups, and Charity of the Year partners.
• Build and sustain a strong supporter base through excellent stewardship.
• Work collaboratively with a passionate, fast-moving team and across departments like PR, Marketing, Research, and Policy.
• Travel locally for key events and work flexibly to meet fundraising goals.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experienced in community fundraising with a proven track record of meeting financial targets.
• A confident communicator,
• Exceptionally organised, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive, independent, and driven by a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Flexible with working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Salary: £31,000 per annum + LW of £3,500 per annum (where applicable).

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-  London and Essex, fully remote

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

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.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Fundraiser (part-time) in order to cover parts of Norfolk and Suffolk . You’ll engage and inspire supporters through campaigns, events, fundraising groups, and partnerships, contributing to a regional target exceeding £1.5 million.

As a Community Fundraiser you will:

• Recruit and support fundraisers for key campaigns and challenge events
• Grow and steward a loyal supporter base
• Identify and seize new fundraising opportunities locally
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including PR, marketing, and research
• Manage your own workload efficiently, juggling multiple priorities

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experienced in community fundraising and donor stewardship
• Proven track record meeting financial targets
• Excellent communicator with empathy and sensitivity
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently
• Flexible with occasional evening and weekend work
• Confident with MS Office and comfortable driving within the region

Salary: £31,000 per annum, pro rata

Contract type:permanent, part-time (17.5 hrs a week)flexible working

Location-  fully remote – Norfolk or Suffolk based

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

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.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Community and Carers Services Manager to join the newly restructured Community, Carers and Wellbeing Division.

Within this role you will be responsible for supporting team leaders and managers with the operational management of services that fall within our carers and community division. You will also be responsible for ensuring that services are effectively managed and achieve or exceed contractual and organisational requirements. The role will require regular travel to services in the Greater Manchester , Cheshire , Merseyside, Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire areas.

Salary: £34,525 per annum

Hours: 35 per week

At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.

Tailor Making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.

Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.

Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places.  We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.

Being Ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.

At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care, we live and breathe our core values and our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing and motivating Service Managers and Team Leaders to achieve excellent customer service
• Ensure all community services meet high standards of quality, achieving capacity and maintaining appropriate staffing levels
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with commissioners , funders and other stakeholders 
• Monitor service performance and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation ensuring services are financially viable
• Work collaboratively with the Business Development, Fundraising and Marketing Teams to contribute to winning new business and maintaining and retaining existing business

Candidates must have previous experience of leading a team in a relevant community setting and have experience of managing budgets , reporting on outcomes and meeting targets.

You will be required to travel across the wider organisation and to work in different regions as necessary , therefore access to your own mode of transport is essential.

A full Job Description can be found here

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Level 5 (or equivalent) Diploma in health & social care (or the willingness to work towards in an agreed time- frame).

On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. 

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.

Contract: Temporary for a maximum of 1 year

Job ref: V539 – 2

Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible days/ hours but some evening and weekend work required)

Salary: £9,523.80 for 15 hours per week (£22,222.20 FTE)

Location: 2 roles in Whitton, 1 role in Gainsborough an 1 role in Belstead Hills

Closing date: 26th June 2025 at noon

Interview date: TBC but will be in person in central Ipswich

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

Job Purpose: 

Volunteering Matters are partnering with Active Suffolk to recruit  6 Community Connectors to work in the following areas of Ipswich: 

• 2 x Whitton 

• 1 x Gainsborough

• 1 x Belstead Hills 

The ideal candidates will have strong local knowledge of the area and preferably, live within the community they are assigned to. In this role, you will have conversations with local residents (aged 18+) to capture lived experience around barriers, motivations, perceptions of being physically active in the local community. You must be a confident communicator and able to work off your own initiative.

The information collected will be shared with project partners and local stakeholders to guide further learning and community development, with the goal of securing future funding for further investment in these areas. 

Responsibilities 

• Identify, plan and create opportunities to have conversations with local residents around being physically active in the local community

• Identify community needs – gather information from local residents on what they value the most, the challenges they face, and what services or initiatives could benefit them. This could be done through informal conversations, community meetings, surveys 

• Share ideas with the local community and project partners/ stakeholders 

• Signpost to information and support for residents wanting to get more involved with their local community 

• Build relationships and networks locally to promote and create opportunities for conversations. 

• Conduct conversations safely and effectively in a range of settings (eg cafes, outside local schools, community events etc) to reach a diverse range of local residents 

• Participate in regular team meetings to support learning, problem solving and collaboration 

• Work within agreed budgets and utilise community resources and venues to undertake conversations 

• Skills & Experience:  

• Strong connections with and experience of the Whitton, Gainsborough and Belstead Hills areas of the town. Preference would be from applicants living in these areas. 

• Enthusiastic, friendly and approachable manner 

• Experience of bringing people together in your community 

• A confident self starter – some who is creative and can use their own initiative

• Flexible and proactive 

• Great at putting people at ease and building rapport 

• Excellent listening and communication skills 

• Excellent organisational and IT skills including ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively 

About us 

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.   

 We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.       

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.  

Package Description:

Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We have a rewarding opportunity to for four Positive Behaviour Support Workers (PBS) to join our new and expanding service supporting children, young people with autism and learning disabilities. This role would be supporting families across Manchester. 

Working therapeutically within a person-centred PBS model the role will focus on enabling young people to access education, community activities and enabling families to have a better quality of life.  

The service is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester however you will work across Manchester supporting several families. 

Starting salary is £24,700 per annum (£12.67ph) based on working 37.5 hours per week.

Weekend shifts paid at 25% extra per hour

 As a specialist service there is a comprehensive package of training and support either internally within the Trust’s Learning & Development Team or externally with our professional partners (which include social services and CAHMS).

The role includes:

• Travelling throughout the Manchester local authority area, you will visit a variety of settings that meets the young person’s needs.  
• Provide a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the young people.  
• Assist with the assessments of need and formulation of plans which includes working in partnership with other agencies.
• Maximise educational opportunities and achievements for the young people looked after within the unit by assisting in identifying, establishing, and supporting educational provision and contributing to educational reviews.
• Undertake individual work that is designed to meet the young person’s needs as identified within the care plan, enabling them to reach full their potential.  
• Under close supervision take responsibility for key working a case load of families.

What can you bring to the service 

We are looking for Positive Behaviour Support workers with strong values and an enthusiastic approach, to support young people and their families.

Do you have the skill set to support young people with a diagnosis of autism, supporting them within the community and achieving positive outcomes. Do you have the skills to support families with Positive Behaviour Support strategies within their family environment.

Are you able to work independently or as part of a team, maintaining and encouraging open and honest lines of communication?  Can you undertake the full range of tasks, in a well-planned way that respects and values children and their families? 

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, an initial contribution of 4% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.

If this sounds like the place for you, and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, apply now. If you have any questions relating to the role, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you!

This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service.

We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

We are a Real Living Wage employer.

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

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Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other.  Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Whether that's helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you'll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities.

We have a rewarding new opportunity for a Senior Community Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support) to work within our new service based in Wythenshawe however supporting young people and families across Manchester.

Working therapeutically within a person-centred PBS model you will support young people and families to stay together and thrive.  Our ultimate goad is to improve the quality of life for all those we support.

The service is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester however you will work across Manchester supporting several families.

As a specialist service there is a comprehensive package of training and support either internally within the Trust's Learning & Development Team or externally with our professional partners (which include social services and CAHMS).

Salary - £29,108 (£14.93ph)

              Weekend rate paid at 25% premium of normal hourly rate

The role includes……..

As a Senior Community Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support) you will provide first line management to a team of Community Support Workers (Positive Behaviour Support), developing their capability through demonstrating the right values and behaviours, mentoring staff, and supporting their ongoing development.

You will work alongside other practitioners within the service and community, to upskill and increase the resilience of children and their families.  You will have the opportunity to receive formal Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training and coaching from qualified behavioural specialists.

What can you bring to the service...?

• Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent QCF?
• Do you have experience of  and coaching staff, and nurturing team development?
• Do you have considerable experience working with children with disabilities, including autism?
• Can you manage difficult and challenging situations whilst maintaining high standards of care and support?
• Can you make a direct positive impact on the lives of children and their families?

Benefits include…..

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, an initial contribution of 4% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Help us make a change to the people we support.

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.

If this sounds like the place for you, and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, apply now.  If you have any questions relating to the role, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you!

This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service.

We may remove this advert should we find the success candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

Homebased within North Wales & the Midlands

Full-time, 35 hours per week (potential job share)

Are you called to Mission?

Do you want to help bring life in all its fullness to people living in poverty across Asia and Africa in the name of Jesus? Do you enjoy building relationships, public speaking, and strategic thinking? Are you able to inspire others to bring lasting change? If so, we would love to hear from you!

You may have thought that leprosy is an ancient Biblical disease, but today someone is diagnosed with leprosy every two minutes. It is a disease of poverty, striking the most vulnerable. Stigma and discrimination mean many people with leprosy hide their symptoms for as long as possible, living in terrible fear of what will happen to them. But without fast treatment, leprosy can cause blindness and disable hands and feet. Rejection, isolation, hopelessness. We believe that this is not how God wants people to live. Will you join us to help end leprosy?

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with over 150 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. We are a leading international development charity, working in nine countries across Africa and Asia. We are Christ-centered, following His leading to defeat leprosy and transform lives.

We are looking for an inspirational communicator to be the face of The Leprosy Mission. You’ll be working from home, with extensive travel across your region. As part of a fun and supportive team, you’ll be changing the lives of people who have been rejected by society. We have a culture of growing and learning together, providing extensive training in fundraising and international development. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see our work first hand.

We’re looking for:

• a relational public speaker, experienced in engaging audiences including churches and community groups
• proven success in fundraising or sales
• a confident networker
• experience of managing volunteers
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• willingness to work on Sundays and evenings as required, and occasional Saturdays
• the ability to develop and deliver a regional fundraising strategy.

TLM is an explicitly Christian charity, serving those of all faiths and none. There is an occupational requirement for the Community Partnerships Manager to be a committed Christian as you will be preaching and speaking in supporting churches. 

A valid UK driving license is an essential requirement for the role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a work health questionnaire.

TLM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy. Recruitment to all roles within TLM includes criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community, who have permission to work in the UK.

To apply and for more information on this role and the work of TLMGB, please visit our website via the apply button.

If you’re interested in a job share, please confirm your availability to work Sundays and two days in the week in your application.

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday, 19 June 2025.

Preliminary interviews (via Zoom): Date to be agreed.

In-person interviews (Peterborough office): Date to be agreed.