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Senior Practitioner - Bracknell
Location: The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,613 per year (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026
Are you looking for a role where every day is different, every child is celebrated, and your impact is immediate?
Join us as a Senior Practitioner and help create joyful, inclusive play opportunities for disabled children and young people. You’ll lead with creativity, support families with compassion, and inspire a team that’s passionate about making a difference.
Senior Practitioner – Supporting Disabled Children, Young People & Families
Make play possible. Make inclusion real. Make a difference.
We’re looking for a Senior Practitioner who is passionate about empowering disabled children, young people, and their families. This isn’t just a role—it’s a chance to lead, inspire, and create joyful experiences that build confidence, connection, and belonging.
What makes this role exciting?
- Impact with purpose: You’ll directly shape services that bring fun, freedom, and opportunity to children and young people.
- Leadership with heart: From mentoring staff to leading sessions, you’ll grow your leadership skills while making a visible difference.
- Creativity every day: Plan, deliver, and adapt activities that spark imagination and celebrate every child’s unique abilities.
- Collaboration that counts: Work hand-in-hand with families, schools, health and social care professionals, and community partners.
What you’ll be doing
- Designing and leading inclusive play and social activities where children’s voices guide the fun.
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support for children with multiple and complex needs.
- Mentoring and supporting play staff and volunteers to deliver their best.
- Taking the lead on outings and external visits, making new adventures possible.
- Acting as site manager when needed, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
- Keeping records and plans up to date, making sure families are involved every step of the way.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience working with disabled children, young people, and families.
- A track record of planning and delivering engaging group activities.
- Strong communication skills that adapt to children, parents, carers, and professionals alike.
- Confidence to work independently, problem solve, and use your initiative.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and the real-life challenges families may face.
- A minimum of GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent).
Why you’ll love it here
You’ll join a supportive, passionate team where your ideas matter and your work changes lives. We’ll invest in your training and development, celebrate your successes, and give you the freedom to shape services that truly put children and families first.
Why Join Kids?
We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:
The Good Stuff/Benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
Safeguarding & Commitment
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You’ll be trained and supported to uphold the highest standards of safety, care, and inclusion.
Ready to step into a role where every day is different, every child is valued, and your impact is immediate? Apply today and help us create playful, positive experiences that last a lifetime.
Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the Bromley Mental Health Hub. This forms part of the transformation of mental health services in the London borough of Bromley under the NHS Long Term Plan.
The service brings together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health care providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems. The integrated team provides brief intervention support to people with mental health problems within a primary care and community mental health setting, helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.
We are looking for a full time Peer Support Worker to provide recovery-orientated one to one and group-based peer support to people with common and long-term mental health problems. The successful candidate will work with clients to improve their confidence and resilience, reduce social isolation and help them integrate further into the local community, whilst also providing general support for the day-to-day self-management of their client’s mental health.
You will use your own mental health lived experience to build good rapport with your clients and ensure your approach is meaningful. You will need to be organised, resilient, flexible, and empathetic in supporting clients to achieve their goals. The role will include:
- Providing one to one and group based recovery-orientated peer support for mental health
- Empowering and supporting clients to access and navigate healthcare, wellbeing and community services
- Working with the Peer Support Coordinators to plan and develop content and resources for recovery-based workshops and peer support groups
- Working with the Peer Support Coordinators to induct, train and support Peer Support Volunteers
- Promoting understanding of the principles and practice of peer support
- Working collaboratively with hub staff, partners & stakeholders across the borough of Bromley
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 21st September (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week commencing 29th September
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role exists to maintain and develop the quality of data held on our fundraising database, Raiser’s Edge. You will play an active role in data accuracy, data imports, user training and simple data selections, ensuring that we make the best use of our data. This role is integral for the success of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home fundraising strategy.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st September 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): W/c 6th October 2025 (online)
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About role:
Step into a role where your work makes a powerful difference every single day. As a Project Worker for Complex Needs at our new Harrow Road Assessment Hub in Westminster, you'll be part of an inspiring team at the forefront of change - supporting people as they take their first steps away from rough sleeping. Westminster has some of the highest levels of rough sleeping in the UK, and this innovative service offers short-stay, intensive support for people who may not have a local connection but are in urgent need of stability, care and a chance to rebuild. It's fast-paced, human-centred, and deeply impactful.
This is more than just a job - it’s a launchpad for a career in frontline services where you’ll develop a rich mix of skills, from trauma-informed support to multi-agency collaboration. You’ll guide people through rapid assessment and into safe, appropriate accommodation - whether that’s reconnecting them to services in other areas or helping them settle into new housing and support networks. Every day, you'll help navigate real challenges - like immigration, healthcare access, or welfare systems - and you'll see the impact of your work unfold as people regain their footing and move forward.
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe in growing talent from within. This role opens the door to continuous professional development and progression across our diverse services. If you're looking for a career that challenges you, grows you, and gives you purpose, this is your opportunity to start something meaningful.
About you:
- Experience of supporting vulnerable people, ideally those affected by homelessness or multiple disadvantage.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to person-centred working.
- Ability to manage a fast-paced environment and prioritise effectively.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including early, late, and weekend shifts on a rota.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 28th September at midnight
Interview date: Thursday 9th and Friday 10th October Online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £35,225 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 23 September 2025 t 10.00am
Interview date: Tuesday 30 September on Teams. Please note that there may be a second stage in person on Friday 3 October.
This is a permanent role.
Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our growing Individual Giving Team as a Senior Individual Giving Officer. You will work on creating our Individual Giving appeals, writing compelling communications which will inspire and drive income. You should have experience of working in a charity environment, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines and budgets.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment.
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Leading projects from start to finish within given budgets and timescales.
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Creating compelling and professional communications for a variety of audiences and channels.
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Analysing campaign results and using insight to optimise future campaigns.
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Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners to deliver campaigns.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to bring about a culture shift in the way services are delivered to young women and girls?
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Can you lead the expansion of Abianda’s training programmes, ensuring they contribute to systems change for young women affected by criminal exploitation and violence?
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Are you a visionary and collaborative leader who can drive growth and income for a unique and thriving charity?
Abianda is a London-based charity that works with young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence, and the professionals who support them. We exist to ensure young women are no longer hidden in our communities and can live free from harm and abuse. We aim to bring about a culture shift in how services are delivered to young women and girls, so that they can access support that works for them when they need it.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Partnerships and Development to lead and drive our growth, ensuring the long-term sustainability and expansion of our work.
The role will involve combining strategic leadership and operational delivery, with a particular focus on expanding Abianda’s training programmes across the UK, increasing unrestricted income, strengthening partnerships and overseeing impact measurement.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will work collaboratively with SLT colleagues to drive Abianda’s strategic objectives, ensuring that all our programmes are delivered effectively across our remit. This role requires dynamic strategic and operational leadership, as well as a commitment to driving the development of best practices within the sector.
This is an exciting time to join the Abianda team. With an ambitious strategy in place, and after securing social investment to support the growth of our training programmes, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future. You will ensure that our training, consultancy, and income-generating activities are aligned with our mission to support young women affected by criminal exploitation and violence. You will develop and implement strategies to scale our programmes to a national audience, drive income generation through training and fundraising, and enhance our external partnerships to increase Abianda’s reach and influence.
Job details:
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Salary: £45,000 per annum, plus pension (reviewed annually)
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Full-time, 35 hours (however we are currently on a 31.5 hour-week trial that will likely be extended)
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Two-year fixed-term contract
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25 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays
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Flexible working - hybrid working including from our office in London N5, from home and travel around London and the UK for training delivery
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Reporting to Abianda’s Founder & CEO
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Abianda provides a generous benefits and training and development budget for all employees
Our mission is to support young women harmed by criminal exploitation and violence to develop independence and agency.

Location: Hybrid – Warwick/Leamington Spa office (min. 3 days/week), remote up to 2 days/week
Salary: £74,000 – £78,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Chair of Board of Trustees
About SOS – Silence of Suicide
Founded in 2015 by Michael and Yvette Mansfield, SOS Silence of Suicide exists to break the silence around mental health and suicide. Initially a peer-support group, SOS is now a growing charity offering multi-channel support services via a national helpline, mobile hubs, and in-person outreach. With around 45 staff and volunteers, SOS is poised for further expansion and impact and is seeking a strategic and compassionate CEO to lead us through the next exciting phase of development.
The Role
The Chief Executive Officer will lead SOS’s strategic direction, operations, partnerships and fundraising. This includes shaping long-term sustainability, developing our team and enhancing our voice in national conversations centered around suicide prevention and mental health.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage the Senior Leadership Teams
· Deliver and grow SOS’s core services – helpline, hubs and outreach – ensuring high-quality, accessible support.
· Develop and implement a sustainable income generation strategy in collaboration with fundraising staff.
· Ensure sound financial management, working with bookkeepers, auditors and the Board to meet compliance needs.
· Support trustees with good governance and maintain full legal and regulatory compliance, including safeguarding.
· Represent SOS to external stakeholders including NHS, government, press and funders.
· Oversee impact reporting, evaluation and quality improvement across all service areas.
· Champion SOS’s mission, values and voice on suicide prevention, stigma reduction and mental health awareness.
About You
We are seeking a strategic leader who is hands-on, collaborative and emotionally intelligent. The ideal candidate will bring the following:
· Proven experience in charity leadership and team management, ideally in a growth phase.
· Strong understanding of mental health or suicide prevention – lived or professional experience welcomed.
· Track record in strategic planning, income generation and stakeholder engagement.
· Experience of developing services, managing volunteers, and fostering inclusive culture.
· Sound knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, finance and HR best practice.
· Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
· Comfortable with hybrid working, frequent travel and engaging with emotionally complex topics.
SOS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Timetable for interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be notified w/c 29th Sept with formal Interviews to be held 6th/7th October 2025 in the Warwickshire area.
Addendum: Person Specification
Communication & Interpersonal
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across staff, volunteers, partners and service users. (Essential)
· Strong verbal and written communication skills. (Essential)
· Diplomatic, professional and emotionally intelligent. (Essential)
· Able to work both independently and collaboratively; confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. (Essential)
Fundraising & Partnerships
· Proven track record in fundraising strategy, including grant applications, donor engagement and community fundraising. (Essential)
· Provide strategic oversight of the charity’s communications—ensuring the website, social media and printed materials are used effectively and creatively. (Essential)
· Develop a mental health training and awareness service that advances SOS’s mission. (Essential)
Leadership & Management
· Proven experience delivering programmes and activities within the charity sector. (Essential)
· Proven ability to lead and line manage staff within a dispersed team and varied working patterns. (Essential)
· Experience of managing volunteers and supporting their ongoing development. (Essential)
· Ability to work under pressure and respond flexibly in a fast-paced environment. (Essential)
· Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management skills. (Essential)
· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise, delegate effectively and meet deadlines. (Essential)
Mental Health & Values
· Strong understanding of mental health and suicide prevention, ideally with lived experience. (Essential)
· Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion internally and externally. (Essential)
· Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding, with experience in policies and processes to protect vulnerable adults. (Essential)
· Clear commitment to the aims and mission of SOS Silence of Suicide. (Essential)
· Empathetic listener with the ability to engage non-judgementally. (Desirable)
Strategy & Governance
· Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans, preferably in a charity context. (Essential)
· Experience of designing and building effective organisational structures to support growth, including operating in a ‘start-up’ environment. (Essential)
· Sound knowledge of charity governance and compliance, including engagement with trustee boards. (Essential)
· Ability to develop and implement new organisational processes and frameworks. (Desirable)
Technical Skills & Other
· Proficient in Microsoft 365 and OneDrive, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel. (Essential)
· Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. (Essential)
· Willingness to work outside of standard hours, including evenings and weekends when required. (Essential)
· Living within one hour of the Warwickshire office, with access to a vehicle for business use. (Desirable)
Your CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) should outline your interest and suitability for the role by 23.59hrs on 21st September 2025.
Since our concept in 2015, our core aim remains the same - to reduce shame, stigma and silence around poor emotional health and suicide
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are seeking a technically excellent management accountant to play a central role in the finance team at this young and vibrant charity, preparing monthly management information to aid business decisions, and undertaking project work as requested.
Main Responsibilities:
Management Accounts preparation
- Account for accrued income and expenditure, including:
- Accrued legacy income
- Accrued trust income
- Other accrued income
- Accrued grant expenditure
- Normal accruals and prepayments
- Reconcile all control accounts regularly
- Prepare and post journals as required
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including restricted and unrestricted reserves
Record keeping
- Contribute to the proper maintenance of book keeping records where necessary, to comply with statutory, financial and GDPR regulations
- Assist in gathering documentation for audit, ensuring necessary information is organised and available
- Assist in year-end statutory accounts preparation
- Ensure that all relevant finance processes and systems are adhered to
Other
- Liaise with fundraising team to assist in reconciliation of finance software to fundraising CRM software
- Produce ad-hoc reports as required
- Complete government and other surveys as required
- Represent the Charity in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner.
- Champion our code of behaviour and act as a role model, ensuring that our safeguarding and other key policies and procedures are adhered to at all times so as to protect the people we work with and our reputation.
- Perform other duties as reasonably required in line with the nature of the role.
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
- Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Experience of management accounts preparation
- Experience of working with accounting software
- Experience of reconciliations
- Demonstrable experience of accounting in a charitable organisation would be useful but not essential.
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
- A drive for accuracy
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills – liaison with other charity staff will be essential
- Excellent technical accounting skills
- A drive for adherence to processes
- Considerable IT skills, including database work and Excel
- Good written communication skills
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Community Engagement Practitioner to play a pivotal role in our Enfield VCS in Enfield.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
In this role, the individual will work as part of a multidisciplinary NHS team—alongside clinicians, social workers, and community partners—to support adults with moderate to severe mental illness. They will hold a caseload of service users, acting as a key point of contact and contributing to care planning, progress monitoring, and discharge support, using the RiO clinical records system. Working collaboratively with service users, they will co-develop person-centred recovery plans that prioritise social goals and community integration. Building strong therapeutic relationships using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, they will support individuals in achieving personal recovery goals. The role includes helping service users access local resources, attend appointments, and engage in wellbeing activities, peer support, and psychoeducational groups. The individual will promote recovery-focused, jargon-free communication, advocate for co-production and integrated care, and liaise with both statutory and voluntary sector organisations to support effective service navigation. They will attend clinical meetings and community events, representing both Hestia and the Community Mental Health Team, while maintaining accurate, timely documentation of all support activities and risk assessments. Safe and ethical practice is essential, including adherence to safeguarding protocols, health and safety procedures, and quality standards. Ongoing supervision, training, clinical oversight, and participation in annual appraisals will also form part of this role.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent) or at least two years' experience working in a mental health setting. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health issues, recovery principles, and co-production, along with experience collaborating with professionals, services, and community partners. The candidate should have knowledge of care planning, risk assessment, recovery tools, and relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and group facilitation skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in IT systems, including electronic case management tools, is required. The candidate must be resilient, adaptable, and able to maintain clear professional boundaries, with a strong commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed practice. Desirable qualities include lived experience of mental illness or use of secondary care services, peer support training, knowledge of local community resources, and skills in training, mentoring, report writing, presenting, or speaking additional languages.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £24,570.00 per annum
Location: Shelter shop, Canterbury
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Closing date: Sunday the 14th of September at 11:30pm
This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.
We’re looking for confident and influential people who want to be at the heart of their local community looking for an opportunity to have control of creative merchandising within managing a Shelter shop. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals? If so, then this could be the role for you at our Canterbury shop.
About you
You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.
Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position.
You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter’s cause. You will develop your own and your teams’ interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team’s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions 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. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter 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 does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
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Help us turn first contact into real change
Providence Row has championed people experiencing homelessness in East London since 1860. Our Resource Centre is the heartbeat of that mission – a safe, respectful space where visitors can eat, shower, charge phones, see health professionals and get expert advice, all under one roof.
As Day Centre Manager, you’ll lead a flagship service at the frontline of London’s homelessness response – a hub visited by hundreds each month. You’ll shape how we welcome, assess, and connect people to life-changing support, while driving service improvements that influence best practice across the sector.
About the role
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team– line-manage a Coordinator, Support Worker, volunteers and peer mentors; set clear rotas, coach great practice and keep morale high.
- Oversee the welcome & triage desk – make sure every visitor is greeted, assessed and signposted to the right help without delay.
- Keep the building safe and calm – partner with our on-site hostel, manage incidents professionally and ensure health-and-safety checks never slip.
- Build strong partnerships – schedule outreach agencies, host funder visits and champion the Service User Forum so lived experience drives change.
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement - using data and client feedback to refine services.
What you’ll bring
- Hands-on experience running a busy day-centre welcome/triage or similar drop-in intake.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams, set clear performance expectations, and nurture talent
- Resilient and decisive in challenging situations, with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
- Strong partnership-building skills across statutory, voluntary, and community sectors.
- Solid grasp of safeguarding, equality and facilities basics – or the curiosity to learn fast.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
To apply: Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.




Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change? Do you thrive on accuracy, insight, and collaboration? Do you have Generalist HR experience? Join our People Experience team and help our organisation make informed decisions using high quality, impactful data.
As the HR Data & Insight Analyst, you will champion data accuracy, reliability, and insight across the People Experience team and wider organisation. You’ll lead the production, distribution, and analysis of high-quality People Management Information (MI), ensuring compliance with data protection laws and enabling data-driven decision-making. You’ll also provide generalist HR support when needed.
Contract terms:
- £34,000 - £37,000 per annum with Benefits
- Permanent
- Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
- Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month
What you'll do:
Data & Insights
- Deliver and analyse People data reports.
- Maintain and improve reporting tools and MI.
- Support forecasting and strategic planning.
- Enable data self-service for managers.
- Optimise systems with providers and stakeholders.
- Lead system procurement and implementation.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
- Drive system improvements and efficiencies.
- Share insights and train users.
Generalist HR (People Experience) Support
- Provide generalist HR support (e.g. covering annual leave, supporting Employee Relations casework)
For full Job Description and Person Specification click here
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer application questions and to upload your CV and a short cover letter.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: 9am Wednesday 24 September
Interviews: Tuesday 30 September. Please note the interviews will be in person at our office in Ewell (Surrey) and will consist of data presentation exercise and competency based questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: People and Culture Business Partner - Organisational Change
Location: Based in our Central office in Islington, around a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station. You will also be able to work from home and will be required to make regular visits to our services. Please note that step free access is not available at our central office and some of our other services.
Salary: £44,000
Shift Pattern: Fixed Term contract approximately 8 months, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. You may also be required to work evenings and outside these hours to provide flexibility to our night run services.
About the role
We're seeking an all rounded generalist to join our People and Culture team to support specifically in around areas of organisational change, mainly in relation to managing mobilisations, TUPE, staff consultations and growth. You will use your previous experience in these areas to manage the process of organisational change, working alongside the wider P&C team and managers across the organisation. Some key responsibilities in this role includes:
- Provide high quality support, leadership and guidance to managers and staff for change projects from start to finish.
- Support with matters of employee relations, escalations, and cross specialist areas.
- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders to successfully deliver legally compliant, compassionate, and robust organisational change processes.
- Maintain effective project management resources and timelines.
- Ensure all staff have access to meaningful and accessible employment advice and access to appropriate information, documents, and other resources.
- Ensure all employee life cycle administration, advice, and support is completed and provided to standards.
- Partner with relevant managers and project leads to understand resourcing needs, then support to deliver end-to-end recruitment and onboarding to fulfil staffing needs.
About you
We are looking for someone who has experience in coaching and advising managers and colleagues with legal and internal obligations in relation to HR, you would have proven experience in a similar role at a similar level with responsibilities to this position. You will be a team player, confident in your skills and ability, and able to build rapport with others. Confidentiality will be at the core of what you do, and you will be able to take an objective standpoint to provide the correct advise to others. You will have:
- Experience in managing mobilisations, TUE, de-mobilisations, redundancy consultations, change consultation, and project management
- Working knowledge and understanding of HR procedures and basic employment law practices, and how it applies under UK employment legislation
- Experience in coaching and advising managers in employee relations activities across the full lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, required learning packages and general ER case work
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal including relationship building
- Attention to detail and quality, with organisation skills
- Proactive nature, ability to make commercially and value-driven balanced decisions, including the use of data to make decisions and reports
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
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Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
At St Michael’s Hospice, we know how important local communities are in helping people connect and support each other. By combining this with our expertise in palliative and end of life care, we can enhance the experience of people experiencing dying, death and loss.
To help us do this we’re looking for someone to join us as Community Partnerships and Inclusion Lead.
If you have an interest in public health palliative care, understand how to build strong communities, and are great at bringing people together, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need to have worked in end-of-life care before, but you do need to understand how valuable and meaningful this work is. You should also be passionate about diversity and inclusion.
You will be a dynamic, creative individual with exceptional interpersonal skills – someone who can build strong relationships, lead a team and drive a variety of diverse projects forward.
Your role will be to strategically lead programmes, aligned with a public health palliative care approach, to engage with the community and civic institutions to build a compassionate community that effectively supports each other in dying, death and loss throughout Hastings and Rother.
For a full job description and person sepcification please go to the Job Opportunities page of the St Michael's Hospice Hastings and Rother website.
At St Michael’s Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment – a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.
To apply for this position, please complete an application form avaialble on our website. Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.
Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th September 2025.
Interview date: Wednesday 24th September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to offer trainee positions within the Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post-holders will work within OTR as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering brief, focused, evidence-based psychological interventions in the form of low-intensity support and guided self-help to young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience whilst also completing a Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Therapies Practice (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Children, Young People and Families) delivered by the University of Exeter.
The post holders will attend all university-based teaching and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed curriculum, and work within OTR services for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
We welcome applications from highly motivated and resourceful individuals who are keen to work as part of a dynamic and creative team. All applicants must have the ability to study at degree level, have experience in and be passionate about working with children and young people and will be able to work with the demands of coordinating clinical work with the academic requirements of the course.
These roles will commence in January 2026.
To find out more about the role please download the Job Pack below or from our careers page
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact the email listed in our Job Pack
To apply for this role click 'Redirect to recruiter' and then the 'Apply now' on our careers page
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with
Safeguarding:
OTR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, trustees, and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, all roles involving contact with young people will be subject to robust pre-employment checks, including references, a full employment history, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Where applicable, overseas criminal record checks will also be required.
We are dedicated to creating a culture of vigilance, transparency, and accountability. Our safeguarding procedures are guided by the principle that the welfare of the child is paramount, and all staff are required to adhere to OTR’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
OTR & Benefits:
OTR is a mental health social movement by and for young people. The charity is at an exciting stage of its 59-year history and is proud to be reaching more young people than ever before (around 20,000) across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset with creative and diverse mental health and wellbeing info and support.
Our approach to mental health is grounded in a set of beliefs and values that underpin all of our work. We believe in celebrating diversity, empowering and mobilising young people to make change, and that catering to the unique strengths, interests and circumstances surrounding young people is key. Our approach centres on collaboration and partnership, building relationships between individuals, peers and communities.
Each day is as engaging and fulfilling as the last, and with a network of supportive, community minded people, we hope you’ll feel welcome here. As a thank you, we like to compensate our employees for the important work they do with a range of benefits including a flexible leave policy, healthcare cost and wellbeing assistance with HealthShield, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, enhanced sick pay, parental leave, training and development, social and wellbeing events, and more (subject to contractual terms and conditions).
A Willingness to Work with Difference:
At OTR, whatever your role or professional background, you will be expected to work in a way that is anti-oppressive and inclusive. A key focus for OTR is to develop an organisation that is inclusive for all but we do not claim to be experts in this. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement in these areas and invite you to join us on this journey.
OTR recognises the benefits to individual practice and organisational credibility of having a diverse community of staff and volunteers and to this end is continually working towards building and maintaining an environment which values and pursues diversity accordingly.
We recognise that tackling systemic inequality, prejudice, racism and oppressive practice requires each of us to actively engage, self-examine and make changes where necessary, in order to improve access and equitable experience for all in society and all of those who come through our doors at OTR.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.