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Wellbeing Project Coordinator

Salary: £27,527 - £30,831 per annum + 6% pension (pro rata)

Hours: Full time (36 hours per week) or part time (flexible)

Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays per annum (pro rata)

Location: The Bridge Community Hut

Contract: 2 years Fixed term contract

Closing date: 16 March 2026, 12 noon

Interviews: w/c 23 March 2026

The Bridge Renewal Trust was established in 2009 to develop and deliver practical, community-led solutions that enable local people to live healthier, more connected lives and reduce health inequalities.

Do you have a proven track record of engaging people from diverse communities in inclusive, community-based programmes? Do you have the skills and confidence to lead a weekly community café (including cooking), recruit and support volunteers, and build trust so residents feel welcomed, valued and empowered?

We are recruiting a Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator to lead the delivery of integrated community programmes at the Bridge Community Hut. This includes including coordinating and delivering the Community Café and weekly cooking sessions, the community belonging programme, and an inclusive physical activity programme for children, young people, adults and older residents.

A core requirement of the role is to coordinate and deliver weekly healthy cooking sessions for local residents, including personally planning menus and preparing and cooking culturally diverse meals. The postholder will ensure that cooking sessions and café activities operate as safe, inclusive and well-managed spaces that promote participation, skills development and social connection.

We are looking to recruit either one full-time Project Coordinator or two part-time Coordinators who are organised, proactive and confident in both frontline delivery and programme coordination. You will have experience working with diverse communities, delivering community-based activities, coordinating weekly healthy cooking sessions and running a community café, as well as recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. You must be able to undertake effective outreach, engage local residents, and support volunteers to develop their skills and confidence. You will also coordinate and deliver a weekly programme of wellbeing activities, ensuring sessions are inclusive, welcoming and responsive to community needs.

This is an in-person role based at the Bridge Community Hut, with delivery taking place across weekdays and Saturdays.

You should be passionate about reducing isolation, improving wellbeing and building stronger, more connected communities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a community-focused organisation committed to inclusion, collaboration and learning. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of the communities we serve.

To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.

As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we invite you to complete our Monitoring Form by clicking here. Please quote the Job ID 2026015. Thank you.

The Bridge Renewal Trust, Laurels Healthy Living Centre, 256 St Ann's Road, London, N15 5AZ.

Company registration No: 06949568, Registered Charity No: 1131941

A Senior Sous Chef position is needed to assist the Executive head chef in the everyday running and organising of the kitchen and to line manage assistant chefs and kitchen porters. Menu planning, food ordering, stock control, and event delivery.

This role is a fixed-term contract for one year, and the prospective post-holder is expected to commence in the role by April.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all the Lambeth Palace kitchen team are fully trained in the food safety management systems and procedures, implemented by the Executive Head Chef.
• Work under and closely with the Executive Head Chef to ensure that all statutory legislation is adhered to by ensuring that standards and controls for Health & Safety, food hygiene, risk assessments, COSHH, manual handling are carried out as per current legislation.
• To ensure that the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are always supervised and adhered to.
• To maintain Lambeth Palace's five star 'Scores on the Doors' council rating.
• Maintain and develop a positive and collaborative relationship with all colleagues, giving direction when necessary.
• Ensure that kitchen timesheets are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Working within the HSE guidelines, the Senior Sous Chef will support the Executive Head Chef to ensure allergen training is provided to all hospitality staff.
• To ensure that food waste is minimised and Lambeth Palace's sustainability targets are met reducing our environmental impact.
• To deputise for the Executive Head Chef in their absence.
• Working with the Executive Head Chef on menu development, to plan nutritious and varied seasonal menus, taking into account special dietary requirements and the seasons of the Church.
• Ensure that kitchen stock levels are maintained, rotated where appropriate, and that any need for replenishment is identified.
• Maintain kitchen equipment inventories, and reporting shortages, damage or required replacements in a timely manner.
• To conduct daily briefings with any additional or agency kitchen staff, ensuring they understand what is required of them, as well as the desired quality and production output for the day.
• To work closely with the wider Lambeth Palace hospitality team to ensure that we remain competitive and in line with current trends.

Essential

Qualifications/Skills

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Food hygiene management experience (COSHH, HACCP).
• Allergen Training

Knowledge/Experience

• Considerable experience operating different sections within the kitchen including pastry & baking.
• Experience in delivering fine-dining and banqueting catering.

Skills & Abilities

• A 'can-do' attitude and an aptitude for solving problems as they arise.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrable experience cooking a mixture of 'high-end' à la carte food and home cooking, as required.
• Considerable experience with catering for events up to 500 guests.
• Experience of baking to a high standard.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• A confident, helpful personality and professional representative for Lambeth Palace.
• A keen eye for detail and anticipating other people's needs.

Personal Attributes

• Able to work flexibly, particularly evenings and occasional weekends.
• A sympathy with and interest in the Archbishop of Canterbury's ministry.
• Ability to support a culture of pride, ownership and desire to exceed expectation.
• Ability to foster a culture of flexibility.
• Ability to respond quickly and positively to changing requirements whether within the department or outside in order to meet demands and guest service needs.
• Discreet with the awareness and emotional intelligence to adapt working style and approach in different situations.
• This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

Desirable

Skills/Aptitudes

• The post holder should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office for day-to-day office administration.
• First Aid qualification

Closing date for applications is Sunday 18 March at 23:55 pm.

Help keep our day centre and night shelter for people experiencing homelessness run smoothly and effiiciently. 

About the role 

The Operations Coordinator will play an important role in the smooth running of the day centre and night shelter. Working with the Operations Lead, the post holder will secure a diverse and active cohort of volunteers able to fill all the necessary shifts, ensure the building is well maintained and manage the stock of necessary provisions so that guests are adequately provided for. We particularly welcome those with lived experience of homelessness who are able to bring their ‘expertise through experience’ to the role.

Key responsibilities:

Volunteers

• Work with the Operations Lead in the recruitment, training and onboarding of our volunteers, coordinating any relevant checks as required
• Manage volunteer rotas for all our projects: ensuring all shifts are filled in a timely fashion
• Contribute to our engagement with volunteers to ensure they have the best possible experience. This includes supporting the Operations Lead in managing the volunteer advisory group and the provision of training and development of volunteers
• Ensure the volunteer CRM system is kept up to date with all aspects of volunteer data and contribute ideas and actions to improve the process
• Contribute to regular volunteer communication including volunteer newsletters
• Contribute to reports for trustees and other stakeholders on our volunteers and their contribution to the smooth running of the centre.

Premises

• Timely reporting of any damage to the property, fixtures and fittings and liaising with the local authority and repair teams
• Undertake actions as required to ensure the health and safety of the premises, guests, staff, and volunteers. This includes fire alarm tests and fire drills, emergency lighting tests, acting as a fire warden, security alarm tests, and any other health and safety aspects of the premises.

Logistics and administration

• Undertake the ordering of food, stocking of food donations, and timely communications to volunteer cooks
• Ensure all costs are properly recorded and shared with our bookkeeper
• Undertake other administrative tasks as required.

Organisational engagement

• Contribute to organisational strategic planning and review of progress
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and reporting as required
• Contribute to the development of relevant organisational policies and procedures
• Develop collaborative working relationships with all staff and volunteers.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Café Cook to join our Putney School of Art and Design team at Enable! This is a unique opportunity for a cook with passion to continue our good work introducing a diverse range of new classic and favourite home cooked dishes. 

About Us 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Based: Putney School of Art and Design

Salary: London Living Wage £13.85 (£15.52 Inclusive of Annual Leave)

Contract: Casual 
Work Arrangement: 4 days per week, On-site

DBS: Enhanced with Children

Role Overview: 

The PSAD café is the heart of our school where we pride ourselves on our creativity, diversity, and community. Our values are reflected in our broad range of lovingly made home cooked vegetarian dishes, freshly prepared and served each day. An integral service highly valued by our loyal customer base, a mixture of local artists and those new to the creative sector. 

The team at PSAD are passionate about connecting the community through culture, art and design, making it affordable and accessible for all. Today, managed by Enable and firmly rooted in the community, the school offers art and design courses, including specialised courses like the Art and Design Diploma, a Family Learning programme where parent and child can learn and work together, and courses for young people. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan the daily menu, prepare, cook and serve meals, serve hot and cold beverages and other food items 
• Serve customers efficiently with food and drink orders and take payments 
• Assist in preparation of cafe and counters before, during and at the end of service 
• Offer customers amazing standards of customer service and car 
• Responsible for cleaning all kitchen equipment and work areas, including cooker, microwave, work surface, display and storage areas and fridge, observing strict rules of hygiene 
• Ensuring adequate stock levels of supplies and consumables for café area by contributing to the ordering of stock, including the purchase of fresh produce as required 
• Ensuring compliance with all legislation including H&S and food hygiene and undertake all checks and tests as required by Environmental Services. 

Skills and Experience:  

• You must be a clear communicator who prides themselves on providing excellent customer service with the ability to build a great relationship with our loyal following of students and friends who visit the café. 
• You have previous experience of working in the food and beverage industry or the catering sector 
• You are reliable and self-sufficient with an ability to prioritise your work and use your initiative to undertake a variety of tasks 
• Be proactive, and versatile, with willingness to be flexible to help meet urgent and important business deadlines. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

Location: Home-based, delivering sessions in schools and farms across Essex and surrounding areas
Contract: Self-employed, renewable subject to annual review
Start: Delivery from February 2026

This vacancy is recruited on a rolling basis and may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so early application is encouraged. Previous applicants need not apply.

We’re looking for a passionate and confident Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to inspire primary-aged children through hands-on food, farming and countryside learning. You’ll deliver engaging cooking, gardening and farm visit experiences, working closely with schools, farmers and food producers - particularly in areas of disadvantage.

What you’ll do

• Deliver Farm Discovery Days and the Food Discovery programme in schools
• Plan and lead farm visits, cooking and gardening sessions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and farm hosts
• Manage session planning, equipment, health & safety and safeguarding
• Work independently as part of a supportive national team

Time commitment & pay

• Around 80–90 paid days per year (seasonal variation)
• £171.48/day for Food Discovery delivery
• £163.77/day for Farm Discovery delivery
• Plus expenses and mileage (45p per mile)
• Estimated annual earnings: £14,000–£15,000, with potential to grow

You’ll need

• Experience working with primary-age children and schools
• Confidence delivering hands-on cooking, gardening and outdoor learning
• Enthusiasm for food, farming and the countryside
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence, access to a car, and suitable IT setup

Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting an Engagement Manager for Cook for Good, a community organisation that uses food to bring people together, reduce food insecurity and create positive change.

Location: King’s Cross, London
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata, if necessary)
Contract: Permanent, 4-5 days a week

Do you love building relationships with people from all backgrounds, and get a kick out of delivering high-quality services that can support them? Do you prefer rolling your sleeves up and making things happen to working quietly behind a screen? Would you be happy to go out and persuade local food suppliers to share their surplus food with our community? Do you get out of bed in the morning wanting to make a difference to the people around you?

If so, you might be just the person to join the small but mighty team at Cook for Good, where food is used as a way to build connection, confidence and community on the Priory Green Estate in King’s Cross.

About you

You’re a warm, people-focused person who enjoys bringing others together. You’re confident working with volunteers and managing projects, and you have experience of community engagement and partnership working. You feel comfortable building strong relationships with a wide range of people, from local residents to partner organisations and food suppliers. You’re at your best when supporting and motivating others face-to-face, and you truly believe in the power of food and community to make life better for everyone.

At Cook for Good, you’ll be joining a kind, passionate and supportive team that really cares about people and the community it serves.

Application deadline: 10th March 2026 at 9:00am. We may close the role early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so we’d encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

If you’d like to find out more and have an informal chat about the role, please send your CV to Lizzy Clark at at Harris Hill via the apply button.

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact candidates whose CVs have been shortlisted.

Interview dates: First stage: 18th March (online) Second stage: 26th March (in person)

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.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about making sure all our learners have an excellent education? Look no further come and join us in this critical role!

Ambitious about Autism has an amazing opportunity for an inspirational leader. We are seeking an outstanding and innovative Executive Head to work across Treehouse School and Ambitious College. The successful person will help build on our successes and be responsible and accountable for the operational direction, quality and outcomes of our schools and college. The Executive Head will act as an ambassador for education services with internal and external stakeholders. 

Ambitious about Autism stands with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities. Our overarching aim is that all autistic children and young people have an excellent and inclusive education that enables them to learn, thrive and achieve. Ultimately, this will support them to have a good quality of life, including the realistic prospect of living and working as part of their communities.

What we offer: 

• Amazing colleagues with a shared passion for autistic children and young people.
• Strong values-based culture. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities including an ILM accredited leadership and management course.
• Flexible working. 
• Re-location package.
• Access to bespoke executive leadership coaching.
• Annual staff recognition awards.  
• Interest free season ticket loans. 
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual fitness classes, art & cooking classes and learning programmes.  
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.  
• Free physiotherapy.  

Role Closes:  Friday 6th March 2026

Shortlist- Tuesday 10th March 2026

Stage 1 – Stakeholder Engagement Day (Virtual): Thursday 12th March PM- Microsoft Teams call

Stage 2 - Interview and assessment (In person at Treehouse School,Pears National Centre): Monday 16th March

 Start date: September 2026

 To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please contact Ben Lowe.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Job title: Healthy Living Coach (Weight Management, Learning Disability)
Reports to: Health Project Manager
Hours: Part-time, 0.6FTE (21 hours per week)
Employment type: Contract (until 30/09/2026, renewable depending on funding)
Salary: £27,706 per annum, FTE (pro-rata, £14.80/ hour)
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: In-person at the Generate head office (73 Summerstown, SW17 0BQ) & at trainings on-site at organisations within South London (and Wandsworth in particular) as necessary for the delivery of the functions of this role.

About Generate

Generate was founded in 1972 to make sure that people with learning disabilities were not isolated in their local community. Today that passion still inspires our staff: to support people with learning disabilities to live their lives, in the way they choose – enabling people to discover their passions, connect with their communities and explore ‘possibilities’. This passion drives the quality of the work we do.

The Values of Generate are Community, Courage, Working together, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, and Creativity.

Main Purpose of Job

We are looking for a motivated and energetic individual to deliver a series of ‘Tier 1’ healthy living courses to local adults with learning disabilities. These courses will incorporate evidence-based nutritional advice, basic cooking skills, and exercise.

Each session will include personalised communication and support based upon the needs of a wide range of participants. The Healthy Living Coach will provide the information, resources and encouragement that will enable these individuals to make positive, lasting changes in their lifestyle.

Responsibilities and Duties specific to this role

1. Support the Health Project Manager with the delivery and monitoring of the Healthy Living Project.
2. Deliver accessible health and wellbeing training sessions for adults with people with learning disabilities and/or autism in community venues across Wandsworth with a focus on cooking practice, nutrition, physical activity, and behaviour change.
3. Support the Health Project Manager with all administrative tasks to support the smooth delivery of the Healthy Living Project.
4. Promote Generate’s Health Training and easy read work.

The successful candidate will have experience of facilitating accessible sessions to support adults with learning disabilities in community venues, experience of using person-centred approaches with people with a learning disability and/or autism and have the ability to travel to training locations within South London (Wandsworth in particular).

This is a rewarding opportunity to join an organisation that enables and inspires those with disabilities.

Closing date for applications: 1st March 2026 (23.59).
Please note we reserve the right to close this recruitment early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Generate is an equal opportunity employer.

No agencies please.

Food Bank Aid is seeking an Engagement and Development Officer to oversee and transform the charity's marketing activities across digital channels, ensuring effective communication and engagement with our audiences. This role will support our different fundraising streams, particularly assisting with key campaigns and creating content for grant applications and Corporate comms.
This position will appeal to you if you enjoy a varied work-life, progressing your knowledge in marketing and fundraising, as well as being hands-on with projects.

Job Title: Engagement and Development Officer
Reporting to: CEO
Salary: £35,000, Full Time
Location: Food Bank Aid, Great North Leisure Park, N12 0GL

About Food Bank Aid:

Food Bank Aid distributes food, toiletries, and household goods to 33 food banks across north London and Hertfordshire, from Watford to Tottenham and everywhere in-between. The food banks we support in turn serve an estimated 20,000 people every week. We have provided food banks with over £7.5 million of goods since we opened 6 years ago.

Role Overview:
Food Bank Aid is five years old and is constantly developing its fundraising and communications, so our Team needs to be flexible in their approach to work and as such, the list of responsibilities below may not be exhaustive.

Key Responsibilities:

Engagement:
This role involves managing our website, social media channels, email campaigns, and supporting the wider team with graphic design needs. You’ll be the central figure in managing marketing processes, reporting on performance, and ensuring smooth workflows across the charity.

Website Management:

• Maintain and update the Food Bank Aid website using WordPress, ensuring content is fresh, relevant, and aligned with our messaging and using Google Analytics to provide insights on traffic, engagement and user behaviour.

Email Campaign Management:

• Create, schedule, and manage email campaigns nd monthly newsletter using MailChimp, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
• Design and build landing pages to support email campaigns and drive conversions.
• Run reports on email campaign success and provide insights for improvements.
   

Social Media Management:

• Maintain a social media calendar and align with different messaging pillars and content priorities.
• Work with an external agency to develop engaging content that resonates with our audience and drives awareness of Food Bank Aid's mission and activities.

Task & Project Management:

• Manage and prioritise marketing tasks, projects, and workflows, ensuring deadlines are met and campaigns run smoothly.
• Support team members with marketing-related tasks, maintaining an organised and efficient work environment.

Graphic Design Support:

• Create visually appealing content using Canva for social media, email campaigns, website updates, and other marketing materials.
• Ensure all designs adhere to Food Bank Aid’s branding guidelines.

Development:

· Assist the CEO in communicating with Family Trusts and Foundations to unlock funding and provide updates

· Assist the CEO in key digital fundraising campaigns, activities and events

· Represent the charity at partnership events to carry out activities
 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in fundraising and marketing operations, digital marketing, or a similar role.
• Proficient in using WordPress, Hootsuite, MailChimp, Google Analytics, and Canva.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic with a strong can-do attitude
• Familiarity with GDPR and email marketing regulations is a plus.

Please download the Job Description for further information and how to apply.
Deadline for applicatons is 5pm 3rd March.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Positive Engagement Worker

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Job Title: Positive Engagement Worker

Location:Service is located at the heart of Croydon, close to the East Croydon train station. Please be aware that this service does not have step free access.

Salary: £27,000

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday 7.5 hours shifts between 08:00 - 20:30. You may also be required to work to work outside these hours including bank holidays as per service and resident requirements. We are a 24/7 staffed service.

About the Role

We're recruiting a Positive Engagement Worker to join the team in Croydon in a 27 bed residential property which specialises in forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. The team offers psychologically informed housing and resettlement support that comes with additional help for individuals’ specific needs. Our forensic mental health step down services consist of four individual sites which cater for high and medium support for both, men and women. 

In this role, you will be at the centre of researching, sourcing, and providing various opportunities for our residents. This can include partnering with external employers for employment opportunities, liaising with colleges for courses and upskilling opportunities, or community based projects which residents can get involved in. The role is dynamic and you can put your own ideas forward to bring new ideas to the team to help support our residents have access to wider resources. You will work closely with the rest of the care and support teams to enhance the opportunities available to our residents. 

Some Key Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and deliver various activities which includes within the service and outside in the local community to help gain a sense of community and belonging. This can include days out to museums, community events and other areas of interest by our residents
• Plan in service events to bring residents together which could include group cooking sessions, games days, sporting events, and religious festivals.
• Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal
• Carrying out housing management support including welfare benefits support

About You

We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will be creative in your approach to find new ways to bring people together to gain a sense of community and belonging through various events and activities both in house and externally. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. 

You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others. You will have:

• Awareness of external opportunities which are available such as with education, employment and benefits
• Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
• Ability  to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
• 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

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. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Salary: £28,860 per year FTE (£23,088 pro-rata)​

Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)​

Location:Home based + Delivery based in allocated schools in London​

Contract: Permanent​

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food and community to be a part of FoodCycle’s after-school community meal projects.As Schools Coordinator, you will coordinate and deliver weekly family meals at your allocated schools in London (2-3 evenings per week) as well as coordinate all aspects of the projects, from volunteer management to food surplus supply.​

Our after-school community meals will be spaces where families of school children can gather at the end of the school day to enjoy a free nutritious meal and be among the school community. With the support of our National Schools & Franchise Manager you will manage local relationships with schools, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable our meals to happen each week.​

You will have experience of working with primary school-aged children or families, in school or other setting. You will also have experience in hospitality or food businesses. You will use your excellent communication skills to manage volunteers and ensure the safe and effective running of our meals and positive relationships with school families.​

There will be frequent travel within London, with evening work required. Our school community meals are accessible by public transport.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Plus, everyone gets an extra day off on their birthday! Our health and wellbeing cash plan allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​​

Deadline for your application: 11.59pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026​

Interviews: planned for Thursday 5th March 2026​

Inclusivity: At FoodCycle, we are committed to being an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation. Our vision is to create a working and service environment where every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We want everyone to bring their full selves to work and to our community meals. We commit to removing barriers that prevent our employees, volunteers and guests from embracing their distinctive and diverse identities.​

We want our organisation to reflect the communities we serve.We welcome applications from everyone and especially encourage people from unrepresented groups to apply.​

Disability Confident Employer: FoodCycle is a Disability Confident Employer and candidates who are disabled and who meet our minimum criteria for the job will be offered an interview.Please state in your application if you identify as disabled and wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. ​

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

SHAK (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the Alexandra and Ainsworth estate in the Kilburn Ward of Camden, London, dedicated to supporting residents and young people living in an area of high deprivation.

Our Mission is to work with local young people and adults to improve well-being, inclusion and life chances by nurturing talents, passions, skills and confidence.

Our Vision is of a place where everyone can live, learn and grow together.

We do this by identifying and meeting local needs with a range of opportunities in areas of lifelong learning, youth activities, community involvement, employment support, advice and guidance, volunteering, events etc.

If successful you will be based at “The ARC Youth Club”, an estate based youth led centre with integrated music studio, kitchen, games and "chill-out" space. The ARC engages approximately 250 young people per year and plays a vital role in their welfare and development outside of school. In holidays we offer a full program of activities and free meals for young people who may otherwise miss out.

You will deliver a range of activities e.g. cooking, arts & crafts, sports, trips, music, events etc. You will also offer support and guidance for local young people and enable them to develop life long skills while designing and running their own projects, forums etc. In school holidays you will be required to work an expected 28 hrs a week as we offer a full program of activities and free meals for young people

At SHAK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds.

Duties Include:

Promoting and delivering activities for young people aged 9-19 yrs  (up to 25yrs for young people with SEND), 3 nights a week during term time, hours 3-8pm (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday), and 4 days a week during school holidays, hours 11.30am-7pm (Tuesday-Friday). There also may be times when you are required to work outside of these hours

Engaging with a range of young people from diverse backgrounds and with multiple needs with a focus on developing and running a programme for girls and young women. 

Ensuring safeguarding standards are maintained and other policies and procedures are upheld

Facilitate and support intergenerational projects 

Working in partnership with other organisations to meet local needs

Acting as an effective part of the youth team and wider SHAK team supporting community activities as needed

Admin and reporting duties as required

Skills & Experience

• Relevant youth work qualification or equivalent and significant, relevant experience of youth service delivery.

• Experience of engaging girls in youth programmes successfully

• Knowledge of youth policies, safeguarding procedures and legislation

• Good communication, people skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to relate, support and engage with wide range of young people

• Proficient with computers, social media and other modern technologies

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and driven by positive values and commitment to motivating others 

• Flexible and adaptable against a background of change

• Resourceful- ability to work on own initiative and solve problems

• Good punctuality, organisational and presentation skills

• Creativity, resilience & commitment

All recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices’

If successful an enhanced DBS check will be required.

This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). 

Specialist Behaviour Support Worker

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behaviour Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Slough. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

Free DBS

Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

Fully paid induction programme and further training

ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support

Online wellbeing resources

A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)

Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills, and maintain their wellbeing.

The Common Road Service is a CQC registered is a home for one customer with learning disabilities and Autism, and supported by staff two to one 24 hours 7 days a week we are looking to maintain a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build his life and develop his skills as an independent person.

What you'll do:

• Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including art, visiting galleries, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks.
• Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and decorating.
• Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests.

• Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and communicating with them in a person-centred way.
• Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties and frustrations, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches.
• Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
• Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties

Desirable:

• Experience of facilitating creative activities for vulnerable adults

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.

We are Caring and Compassionate.

We are Inclusive and Trusted.

We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Support Worker

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental health Social Care Service in Kensington and Chelsea

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

Free DBS

Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

Fully paid induction programme and further training

ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support

Online wellbeing resources

A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)

Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere

- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine

- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene

- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents

- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork

- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes

- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues

- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service

- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and avoid personal debt

- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk

- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Approachable and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
• Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
• Flexible
• rformance with a can do attitude
• Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

• Experience working in mental health

About us:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.

We are Caring and Compassionate.

We are Inclusive and Trusted.

We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.