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Rape Crisis South London are currently looking for a highly skilled and passionate professional Adult Counsellor to join our organisation on a part-time basis (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays).
The successful candidate will have good knowledge within the Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) movement; experience working with the effects of Trauma, especially Sexual abuse trauma; experience of providing counselling by using an intersectional lens and able to demonstrate an understanding of how overlapping identities shape women’s experiences of trauma, particularly those from Black and minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge and experience of working integrative, maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries and adhering to the ethical framework the organisation’s professional body. They will be skilled in applying a range of therapeutic approaches and committed to feminist and anti-racist principles and embedding these values into all aspects of their practice.
The position is offered on a permanent ( subject to funding) part-time basis with 3 days in the office.
The post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Rape Crisis South London is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls' movement.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience..
All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.
Interviews will be rolling from week to week.
Closing date: 12 December 2025 with the interviews taking place in January 2026
Submit a covering letter and CV
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.
We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
In August 2024, Redthread became part of the Catch22 group. Both organisations share strongly aligned missions and values, and we have a successful history of collaboration. Redthread will continue to operate under its established brand.
Location: Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. This post will require regular travel across Birmingham for in person counselling sessions with young people at spaces they feel safe. Successful candidates need to have access to a car to support them in the role.
Job Description
Redthread is a hospital based youth work service, working alongside NHS staff and other professionals in emergency departments.
Our experienced, specialist youth workers engage with and support young people, aiming to reduce serious youth violence. Redthread supports young people aged 11-25 years old, who are victims of/at risk of serious youth violence and/or exploitation. We often meet young people at a moment of change and work with them to find a positive way forward.
We provide long-term, holistic support. We consider every aspect of a young person’s life and build support around them.
The Counsellor will work as part of the youth work team within the Youth Violence Intervention Programme delivered in Birmingham health care settings. The Redthread Counsellor will provide therapeutic support to young people aged 11-25 years old, who have been referred to and worked with the Redthread service. They will provide therapeutic interventions to young people who have been victims of or impacted by violence and provide a in house counselling service for young people working with Redthread. The counsellor will undertake relevant assessments and deliver 1-2-1 sessions with young people, meeting them either online or face to face, whatever best suits the young person's needs.
Qualifications
- Qualified and registered counsellor/therapist with BACP, UKCP or NCPS
- Must have a EMDR, CBT or Trauma specialism
Screening: Successful admission to post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have the right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this register to see those that do.
To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter, along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note, in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role, submitted applications must contain a CV, satisfactory responses to the screening questions, and information detailing interest in the role to be considered for this position. Applicants must also clearly outline their relevant qualifications and registration with BACP, UKCP or NCPS.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 30th November
Interviews: Interviews will be in person on Monday, 15th December.
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Are you ready to lead with purpose and compassion?
Do you believe in the transformative power of counselling and community?
Would you like to shape the future of a thriving local charity, rooted in psychodynamic and
relational practice?
Somerset Counselling Centre is seeking a dynamic and visionary Clinical Director to guide us into our
next exciting chapter. Having completed our most recent five-year strategy a full year ahead of
schedule, we’re now ready to launch the next phase of our journey—and we’re looking for someone
exceptional to help lead the way.
About Us
Founded in 1990, Somerset Counselling Centre has grown into a thriving and unique charity, deeply
rooted in our mission, vision, and values, and in psychodynamic and relational approaches. We offer
high-quality counselling services to our community, supported by a diverse team of professionals—
from trainees to BACP-accredited counsellors and supervisors.
We’re proud of our:
• Experienced and exceptional counsellors
• Leadership and operational teams
• Strong clinical governance
• Low-cost, income-based, and open-ended private client service (our unique offering)
• Timebound contracts
• Successful fundraising events
• Established CPD programme
• Supportive partnerships and collaborations
• Experienced and engaged Board of Trustees
Why Somerset? Why Taunton?
Taunton is a vibrant county town in the heart of Somerset, offering a beautiful blend of countryside
charm and urban convenience. With excellent transport links, stunning natural surroundings, and a
welcoming community, it’s a wonderful place to live and work. Somerset itself is known for its
creativity, wellbeing focus, and strong sense of local identity—making it the perfect home for a
charity like ours.
About the Role
As Clinical Director, you will:
• Lead and inspire our clinical team, ensuring excellence in service delivery
• Develop and implement our new five-year strategy in collaboration with the Operations
Director, the whole organisation, and Trustees
• Foster partnerships with local and regional organisations
• Oversee clinical governance, safeguarding, and quality assurance
• Support the development of trainees and supervise clinical staff
• Contribute to fundraising and community engagement efforts
• Represent the Centre externally and advocate for mental health and wellbeing
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be:
• A qualified and accredited counsellor or psychotherapist (BACP, UKCP or equivalent)
• Experienced in clinical practice, with 7–10 years’ post-qualification experience
• An experienced supervisor
• Experienced in leading clinical teams and managing services
• Skilled in partnership working and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic, compassionate, and values-driven
• Confident in governance, risk management, and safeguarding
• Passionate about equity, inclusion, and access to mental health support
• Experience in a charity or third-sector setting is desirable, but not essential.
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Position: Counselling Manager
Salary: £32,000 pro rata, pension paid at 4% contribution
Hours: 30 hours p/w
Days of work: Flexible but must include Thursdays
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield S3 8LT
Benefits:
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6.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays), with additional days with 2+ years of service
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4% Pension contribution
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Monthly independent clinical supervision, contribution towards CPD and pro-rata reimbursement for membership of relevant professional bodies
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Enhanced sickness pay
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Employee Life Cover
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Take your birthday off
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Salary sacrifice schemes- Holidays, Cycle to Work
Reporting to: Head of Operations (plus funded external clinical supervision)
Direct reports: 2x Senior Counsellors, counselling placement students and volunteers
Collaborating with: Casework Manager, Community Development Manager, Policy, Training and Research Lead
Welcome to the Snowdrop Project:
The Snowdrop Project is the first organisation in the UK to provide long-term, community-based support to survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. We aim to empower survivors of modern slavery and exploitation to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We aim to reduce the risk of re-exploitation, to create and implement models of best practice and to share this knowledge with other agencies and individuals nationally and beyond.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a kind, passionate, and forward-thinking organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
About the Snowdrop Project Counselling Service:
The Snowdrop Project Counselling Service stands as a beacon of hope, healing and humanity for survivors of modern slavery and exploitation in South Yorkshire.
Rooted in a trauma-informed, person-centred, and phenomenological philosophy, the service offers a compassionate and holistic approach that honours each individual’s unique journey. By removing barriers to access, fostering long-term therapeutic relationships and integrating innovative bottom-up approach. Snowdrop creates a safe and empowering space where survivors can reclaim their sense of self and agency.
About the Role:
Funded by The National Lottery Reaching Communities, we are looking for a passionate and motivated manager, who is aligned with our clinical approach, to cultivate and grow the counselling service in line with our mission to see survivors of modern slavery and exploitation recover from their experiences and thrive. This role is responsible for leading a team, developing the counselling offer and contributing to systems change within the UK through social policy and research.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading and managing a team of counsellors, promoting reflection, wellbeing and innovation within the service
- Developing our therapeutic service in collaboration with the counselling and Leadership team
- Providing 1:1 therapeutic counselling service for a small number of survivors of modern slavery with complex needs
- Contributing to the development of an evidence base for the service, delivering training and contributing to research
Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter which details your suitability for the role (please read the instructions for completing the cover letter carefully- incomplete or irrelevant cover letters will be excluded) and answer a question about your right to work in the UK. CVs and cover letters will be screened and candidates will be shortlisted based on these.
We welcome every applicant and strive to create and promote inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work.
Please note- we will not be working with recuiters for this post.
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that addresses all the points detailed in the person specification, giving relevant examples which demonstrate your suitability for the position.
We will be shortlisting for interview based on the below scoring system:
0 – Weak Does not address the essential criteria
1 – Average Addresses part of the essential criteria, provides little detail
2 – Good Addresses the essential criteria, providing some detailed relevant explanations
3 – Excellent Provides a thorough, considered explanation that fully addresses the person specification.
Empowering survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives and thrive


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We are seeking a compassionate, organised and proactive Bereavement Cafe manager to help children and young people who have experienced a bereavement. Working 15 hours a week across Dorset during term-time,you will plan and deliver Bereavement Cafes which are guided, age-appropriate group sessions that help children to process their grief in a safe and supportive environment.
Mosaic is a well-regarded charity which has a mission to provide specialist support to children, young people and families when they are struggling to deal with the death of someone close to them. This role is ideal for someone with a background in working with children and young people,counselling, bereavement support, art therapy or education. It's important that you're happy to drive to different schools during the week around the county to deliver the cafes, as well as planning the activities aross the term.
Mosaic wants to help equip school staff to support students who've been bereaved, and to enable them to understand more about grief and loss.
Key responsibilities
Programme delivery
Deliver bereavement cafe programmes in primary and secondary schools in Dorset, liaising with schools on timings and numbers of students.
Facilitate art group sessions (typically one hour) using creative, age-appropriate activities
Adapt delivery to meet the needs and development stages of the children and young people involved.
Co-ordinate a team of our exisitng volunteers to support each session, ensuring they understand the needs
School liaison
Build and maintain strong working relationships with schools across Dorset, managing requests for cafes.
Liaise wiht pastoral leads, SENCOs and safeguarding staff to plan sessions and identify students who might benefit.
Share practical tools and strategies with school staff to enable them to support students beyond the cafe programme.
Resource Development
·Create and maintain therapeutic activity plans and resource packs for both age groups.
·Develop tailored guidance and tools for teachers and support staff.
·Ensure all materials are inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed.
Safeguarding & Emotional Support
·Monitor the wellbeing of children and young people during sessions.
·Uphold Mosaic’s safeguarding policies and escalate any concerns appropriately.
·Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
Monitoring & Evaluation
·Keep accurate records of attendance, engagement, and feedback.
·Support impact tracking and evaluation efforts.
·Contribute to service reporting as required.
Awareness & Engagement
·Represent Mosaic positively in schools and the wider community.
·Promote awareness of Mosaic’s bereavement services and fundraising activities.
·Encourage schools and families to support or participate in Mosaic’s fundraising events where appropriate.
Person Specification
Essential:
·Experience working with children or young people in a supportive, educational, or therapeutic setting.
·Confidence in leading group activities and supporting emotional expression.
·Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
·Safeguarding Level 3 training (or willingness to complete prior to starting).
·Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel across Dorset.
·Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
·Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
Desirable:
·Experience facilitating emotional wellbeing or support groups.
·Knowledge of trauma-informed or grief-informed practice.
·Familiarity with Dorset’s education or community mental health systems.
·Interest in community engagement or fundraising support.
What We Offer
· The chance to join an active, positive team who are making a huge difference to childrens' lives across Dorset,
A part-time role in term-time supporting bereaved children and young people in school, helping them to go on to thrive.
·Clinical supervision and guidance from an experienced Senior Counsellor.
·Opportunities for ongoing training and reflective practice.
·Reimbursement of travel expenses at 45p a mile for driving, and access to a materials budget.
·A chance to be part of Mosaic’s mission in delivering vital support to families experiencing grief.
Mosaic's mission is to support children and young people across the county of Dorset with their bereavement needs.
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General Overview
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
As the Therapeutic Team Manager, you will oversee the qualified and non-qualified therapeutic staff working across multiple teams.
We provide group trauma recovery, facilitated by Adult Therapeutic Practitioners, domestic abuse education, Children Therapeutic Practitioners, and specialist Counsellors. These offerings help people who have experienced trauma, like domestic abuse, to recover. We use a survivor-informed, peer-led model for self-advocacy, empowerment, and independence to help people through a person-centered approach.
As Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a psychologically safe and supportive environment for staff working in emotionally demanding roles. You will lead with empathy and integrity, ensuring team members feel heard, valued, and empowered to raise concerns without fear. Through regular supervision, reflective practice, and wellbeing initiatives, you will promote resilience and mental health, enabling staff to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse.
You will support teams to deliver consistently excellent support to people using our services, ensuring contract compliance, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in a changing landscape.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
To provide leadership, direction and support to practitioners including leading in recruitment, training, scheduling and supervising staff, ensuring excellent management of the team delivering domestic abuse support to high-risk service users.
On a day-to-day basis oversee the performance of practitioners and Senior Practitioners, acting as the main point of contact for the staff.
To line manage the Senior Practitioners and Counsellors, providing case management supervision, line management support, allocation of cases and ensuring all staff are supported to meet their full potential.
To continue the development of practitioners and counsellors into a cohesive and supportive team, through the use of open communication, team meetings and coaching. This will include developing the specialist therapeutic roles.
Additionally, to support the MARAC process and wider information sharing with statutory partners.
Ensure the services work to applicable accreditations and professional standards.
To promote a culture of engagement, improvement and best practice within the therapeutic teams, to deliver a high quality and accessible service.
To develop and maintain a culture and systems that promote trauma informed practice and equality within the therapeutic team, valuing diversity and offering empathy to victims of abuse, people who cause harm and violence.
To lead on reporting outcomes linked to the therapeutic team and the support of people using services.
Carefully monitor and evaluate the performance of the therapeutic team, with a focus on quality assurance.
Proactively build relationships with the wider statutory and voluntary partners across FearFree services, with a focus on supporting high risk adult victims of domestic abuse.
Actively network across the operating area to build the charity’s reputation and harness support for the organisation.
Application
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
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Operations Manager
Location: Kempston (Hybrid working considered)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (this may involve occasional out of hours (evenings/ weekends) in support of community fundraising events)
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months
About Our Client
Our client provides free, specialist emotional and practical support to people affected by fatal and life-changing road collisions across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. Each year, their small but dedicated team and cohort of over 70 trained volunteer Counsellors provide life-changing support to hundreds of individuals and families coping with grief, trauma, and loss.
Following a period of significant operational change, they are seeking a dynamic, highly organised Operations Manager to strengthen their internal systems, ensure compliance, and provide essential resilience to the organisation.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the organisation's day-to-day operations. You'll manage HR processes, oversee leave and TOIL systems, coordinate policy reviews, lead procurement (IT, insurance, mobile contracts, etc.), and support internal governance and compliance.
You'll also provide vital assistance across other functions, including non-clinical training coordination and event support for their growing fundraising activity. Working closely with the CEO, Clinical Lead, and admin team, you'll be central to embedding consistency, accountability, and efficiency across the charity.
What They Need
Essential:
- Proven experience in operations or office management.
- Strong organisational skills.
- HR administration and policy management experience.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- IT literacy including Microsoft 365 and database systems.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity or counselling sector.
- Understanding/awareness of trauma-informed working.
- Experience supporting fundraising or volunteer coordination.
- Knowledge of charity governance and compliance.
- Understanding of CRM systems and data protection.
Are You A Good Fit?
This role will suit a flexible, proactive individual who thrives on variety and wants to make a genuine difference.
To apply and start supporting this great charity submit your CV now.
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to join our Care Team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or whose child has died. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
Our Care Events Team provide an extensive programme of groups and events for the 800 life-limited children, their families and bereaved families. There are themed family events, social groups for siblings of different ages, pamper days for mums, counselling groups, bereavement café, memorial days and many festive events such as ice-skating at Hampton Court. Taking place at our hospices and in the communities we serve, there are 5-6 events each week, offering important opportunities for families to make memories together.
About the role
The Care Events Manager is responsible for the delivery and oversight of the annual programme of events. The Care Event Manager leads the Care Events Team, including an Events Assistant, Events Management Intern, Counsellor and care events volunteers, and working with family support workers, children’s therapists and counsellors to deliver an incredible programme of creative and inclusive experiences. The Care Events Manager works alongside the Lead Therapist and Lead Counsellor to ensure that family support at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is everything the children and families need it to be.
At a weekly meeting, the team are made aware of children and family members who are struggling and think together about where they might benefit from the opportunity to spend time with others who share similar experiences or receive group therapy. Utilising professional events management skills, each event is planned meticulously to be a safe and inviting space. Providing this opportunity for families is integral to their mental wellbeing.
About you
This role requires an individual with professional events management experience, with a proven track record of executing high-profile and bespoke events. The individual should have skills in marketing, events administration and able to create events for families from diverse backgrounds. Excellent project management skills are required to keep the fast-paced programme on track, alongside diligence in health and safety. Leadership and management expertise enable the team to thrive, so that we can provide outstanding support to families. The Care Events Manager should be a compassionate and caring individual, sensitive to the needs of families at Shooting Star, with the emotional resilience to work with families who are experiencing grief and trauma. This is a unique opportunity for an events manager to utilise their skillset to make a huge difference to the families that we support.
Once or twice a month the Care Events Manager is expected to work on a Saturday or Sunday (time is given back during the week). The Care Events Manager will be working predominantly from either of our hospice sites (Guildford and Hampton) so they’re able to interact with the wider team. There may be one day a week when the Care Events Manager is able to work from home, however this isn’t every week.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
In addition, an enhanced disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
To apply please complete our online application and send a statement outlining how your skills and experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.
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Job Title: Director of Finance and Resources
Job Ref: DFR451
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Hours: 15-22.5 hours per week, to be discussed with candidates at interview
Salary: Circa £60,000 pro rata, per annum
Location: The role is based at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Pill, Bristol with the opportunity for some flexible hybrid working.
About Us
Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists).
Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.
The role
We are excited to be recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources to be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the financial management and HR functions within the Charity. Working closely with the CEO as a member of the Executive team, the post holder will act as a strategic advisor to the Trustee board.
Key elements of the role will include:
- Leading the financial planning, cashflow management, budgeting and cost control for the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure timely financial reporting is completed including monthly management accounts and forecasts.
- Responsibility for the production of the annual Financial Statements and Trustee Annual Report.
- Acting as an advisor and coach to senior staff to support and improve financial literacy and decision making whilst leading the annual budgeting and business cycle.
- Providing effective leadership, direction and training to the Finance and HR teams, ensuring that Finance and HR strategies align with the overall business strategy.
- Oversee HR operations, developing and implementing people strategies and ensuring compliance with employment law.
The candidate we are looking for will have proven experience in a senior level finance role, preferably within the voluntary sector. They will also have experience of leading an HR team with a proven ability to drive strategic HR initiatives.
Candidates should have excellent planning, communication and organisation skills and be able to effectively balance a substantial workload ranging from day-to-day tasks to strategic thinking.
Joining an established team, the successful candidate will bring strong leadership as they build and maintain relationships across all areas of the Charity including the Trustee Board.
In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
- 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Beautiful workspace in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking
- Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite in the Penny Brohn kitchen
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
- Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
- Free Life Assurance
- Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
- Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre
Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you!
Timetable for appointment
Closing date: Monday 8 December at 9.00am
First interview: Thursday 11 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre
Second interview: Friday 19 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre
Start date to be agreed upon appointment of successful candidate
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.
At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
No agencies please.
Do you understand digital marketing and enjoy creating compelling content? Do you know how to make a video that stops the scroll? Would you like to put these skills to use to help others play their part in God’s mission?
• Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week. (We would consider reduced hours)
• Hybrid working - available with 40% home working.
• Starting salary: £30,925 per annum (depending on experience) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
regular wellbeing coffee mornings
support on menopause for women
up to three volunteer days a year
up to three family emergency leave days a year
retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
Your role
The fundraising and communications group at CMS has ambitious goals and targets and you’ll play a key role in helping successfully deliver on these. You’ll harness the huge potential of social media and other digital platforms to help CMS get the attention of our target audiences, build brand awareness, raise money and recruit people to our mission programmes. As well as having a strong working knowledge of social media platforms, you will need to be able to create and edit video as well as other forms of compelling content.
What you’ll need to succeed
It is essential that the post holder has proven social media, organic and paid content production experience, including video creation, and knowledge of social media posting and interaction via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X in an organisational context.
In addition, proven website editing using a content management system such as WordPress and email marketing via a client such as DotDigital.
It is also a requirement that this post holder is committed to the aims and values of CMS.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 30th November 2025
Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 9th December in CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed Application Form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
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About Us
We Are Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.
Our vision is to have “A society where NO male survivor is left behind”
About the Role
We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking Therapy Services in our Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire estate.
We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a ‘trauma and recovery’ framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.
We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester prisons.
About You
You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.
Why Join Us?
· a competitive salary.
· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.
· company sick pay.
· Birthday annual leave.
· monthly clinical supervision.
· pension contribution.
· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.
How to Apply
Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement .
Interviews are expected to take place on 19th December 2025
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Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience, people from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled, or from Black, Asian or minoritised communities.
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Your mission
We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Head of Communications who will be responsible for the global communication strategy and ensure that key stakeholders, such as (institutional) fundraisers and marketing and communication teams in our fundraising markets have the necessary inspiring content, assets and information about our programmes. You will lead the War Child Alliance Foundation’s communications team and will also ensure there is an outstanding communications and marketing platform for our critical programmes, advocacy and scaling work. You will plan for and support the War Child Alliance internal communications processes to foster information sharing and support our People and Culture and Leadership teams.
Team
The War Child Alliance Communications team is responsible for the brand and the reputation on a global level for War Child, as well as overseeing all global and corporate communications and supporting the communications requirements of the War Child Alliance Foundation directorates. In tandem, the team also offers a robust service provision to our fundraising member network, supplying them with content, information and assets to support their communications and marketing outputs, and supports our internal communications processes across the Alliance.
What you will do:
You will report directly to the CEO of the War Child Alliance. Your key stakeholders will be those that are leading our programmes, scaling and advocacy work, global grants managers, research and development teams and the Fundraising and communications professionals operating in our fundraising markets. You'll lead, motivate and inspire a hugely talented team to innovate and adopt new ways of working in order to deliver our global communications.
You will be responsible for:
- Implementing the War Child Alliance Foundation’s communications and marketing strategy, linked to the Alliance strategy and goals, managing risks and barriers and overcoming these
- Designing and running processes with colleagues across the Alliance to coordinate comms approaches which work effectively for all Alliance members and offices.
- Managing (in some cases, developing) in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, communication guidelines and policies, content calendar, campaigning frameworks and other marketing and comm’s tools and standard operating processes that enable strategy implementation.
- Overseeing the creation of creative and inspiring content about country and global programmes, research results and scaling efforts, our advocacy work and campaigns that help to raise brand visibility and engage new supporters and donors
- Acting as an inspirational team leader, able to bring others together so that there is a sense of shared purpose and cooperation among the Alliance members’ communication and fundraising teams.
- Drawing on the benefits of international diversity and our organisational culture, bring together people from many cultures with varied work experiences and different perspectives on strategic and organisational challenges.
- Pro-actively advise the CEO and stakeholders on internal and external global communications.
- Act as a focal point in the alliance for questions regarding internal and external communications.
- Act as a communications crisis focal point and lead in crisis situations.
Your profile
- Experience leading high profile and effective multi-functional, globally focused communication and marketing teams.
- Strong critical analysis and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience of providing strategic, integrated communications and compelling (corporate) storytelling for a well-known brand.
- Proven experience and an excellent eye for content marketing, global campaign and PR possibilities.
- Track record and a keen ability in responding to reputational risks, crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally
- Intellectual and professional level at least equivalent to higher education and with a focus on a background in humanitarian affairs and development, ideally with exposure to child rights.
- Knowledge and experience of global brand identity development and promotion
- Knowledge and experience of global advocacy focused communications campaigns
- Strong ability to express skillfully in written and oral English is a must; mastery in Arabic, Dutch, French or Spanish is preferred.
- A highly networked individual, with a sophisticated network of contacts.
- Strong people manager and skillful team builder
What we offer
- Location : Amsterdam or UK. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
- Contract Duration: 9 - 12 months
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- Contract Type: Dutch /UK contract provided that you have the right to work there.
- Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages.
- UK Contract
- Salary range £62100 - £70100GBP per annum
- Flexible working - we recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with our employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, occasional working from home and compressed hours.
- Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time) rising to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays
- Pension - all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis. This increases to 6% after one year's service.
- Family leave – we offer enhanced Maternity, Partner/Co-Parent/Paternity Leave, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave
- Health & wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
- Learning & development - dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
- Workplace Nursery Benefit – employees make tax and NI savings on nursery costs for children up to the age of 5
- Flexible public holidays - up to two standard UK public holidays can be exchanged for those that have cultural or religious significance.
- Cancer Cover: Voluntary contributions can be made through payroll allowing employees to claim back on a range of cancer treatments.
- GP 24/7 Helpline: A GP helpline is be available to all UK employees providing access to a qualified GP, 24/7 via a telephone or webcam consultation, and offers diagnosis, advice and reassurance on a range of medical matters, as well as authorisation of private electronic prescriptions.
- Welcome Bag for new starters: A War Child Tote bag, War Child T-shirt and some other practical things to welcome new colleagues to War Child.
- Discounts on War Child Merchandise: 25% discount on full price War Child merchandise, available to all employees, sold through Shop for Good.
- Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans.
- NL Contract
- Salary range € 5131 - € 6380
- Flexible working: Flexible working policy
- Pension -Full pension contribution from War Child
- Annual leave : 28 vacation days on full time basis (consisting of 26 vacation days plus 2 additional fixed free days, based on 40 hours work week);
- Compensation for travel and work from home costs;
- Laptop to work from any location and monthly mobile phone contribution of € 25;
- Learning & development - Possibility to follow training and/or courses where relevant;
- UK Contract
- Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
- Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
- Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization
Why You Should Apply
- Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
- Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
- Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
- Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by November 26, 2025. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
Disclaimer
- Only applications received via our website are processed.
- If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
- It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.
- We have the right to close the advert before the deadline if we received many applications
By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established.
War Child is an international organisation, and we are committed to be a diverse and inclusive employer, placing human and child rights at the centre of our existence and work. We hire our new colleagues based on their talents, competences and shared values; we do not distinguish them based on their age, gender and gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, disability etc.
The safety of children and youth is a paramount and essential to War Child’s work. War Child has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of abuse. To prevent placing children and youth at any risk this subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. Moreover, the accepted candidates will be required to state their commitment/ intent to be aware, consider and adhere to the minimum standards applicable in development and humanitarian settings, such as humanitarian values and principles, Sphere Humanitarian Charter, Standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, Core Humanitarian Standard, International Humanitarian Law, Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief and IASC Six Core Principles Relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
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Background
The Minster Centre is a registered charity based in Queens Park, London NW6 that trains psychotherapists and counsellors. As an accredited higher education organisation, we provide in-person and online courses throughout the week and weekend. The Minster Centre also provides a psychotherapy and counselling service to the local community and has a number of rooms that are hired out for therapy, training, and events.
Summary of the job
The Receptionist is a critical and central role at The Minster Centre, providing a welcoming service to students, room hirers, therapy clients and staff members that is efficient and aligned with The Minster Centre’s Ethos. The Reception Team provides first-line support to tutors and students as well as undertakes administrative duties crucial to the running of the Centre. They also provide support to other staff members where appropriate. The hours are 23 hours per week, including Saturdays during term time.
The Minster Centre is a small, friendly organisation and the Receptionist needs to be an adaptable and flexible person who enjoys teamwork within a continuously evolving environment. The Receptionist role is varied, and you will be expected work with initiative and autonomy to respond to the needs of the Centre.
The ideal candidate will have previous administration and front of house experience to help ensure that all building users (students, room hirers and clients) are welcomed, that the building is available and set up for training and therapy services, and that the building is closed and secured at the end of the day. Furthermore, they will be organised, have excellent IT skills and knowledge and practice of using Zoom or be willing to learn. They will have the ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure. In addition, they will be able to work autonomously on various tasks and work well in a team. This is a great opportunity for someone with relevant transferable skills to develop those skills further.
Duties and responsibilities:
Reception
· Ensuring that Reception is always covered by working with the Reception Manager to organise a reception rota that covers absence, holidays, etc.
· Co-ordinating access to the building, opening and closing the building.
· Receiving visitors
· Setting the appropriate space/s up for events and assisting with special or evening events when requested (e.g. Graduation)
· Ensuring there are adequate supplies of daily cleaning materials and refreshments and organising catering for specific events
· Responding appropriately to emergencies (training will be provided)
· Answering, screening and forwarding any incoming telephone calls, and providing basic information when needed
· Managing our room booking system, including supporting our Finance team with invoicing of room hirers
· Dealing with room booking enquiries and bookings for events
· Managing petty cash
· Ordering stationary and other supplies as requested
· Dealing with customer queries or complaints politely and positively
· Keeping the reception area tidy
· Data entry tasks, or similar, in quiet periods
· Organising Open Days with the assistance of Training Admin Team
· To undertake such other duties as may be required by The Minster Centre
IT Support
· Diagnosing and resolving technology equipment issues in the training rooms (basic training can be provided). This might include but is not limited to; ensuring equipment is in working order and reporting any faults; ensuring equipment is connected correctly; amending equipment settings.
· Assisting with Zoom support for online training sessions, interviews and other meetings.
· Providing IT assistance to Tutors, including responding to basic Moodle, Zoom and Microsoft Office queries/tasks. This will include being part of an on-call rota for first line remote support.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the ambit of the role, in discussion with the Reception Manager, Facilities and Membership Manager or the Management Committee.
The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of The Minster Centre, including those on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and the Data Protection Act.
Application instructions
We recognise the value of AI in helping to refine job applications; however, we prefer candidates to write their own personalised cover letters and CVs. AI platforms frequently generate applications that are generic, impersonal, or repetitive. At the Minster Centre, we appreciate authenticity – An application that has been primarily self-generated gives us an opportunity to assess your unique interpersonal skills and relevant experience. We look forward to receiving your application!
To apply please submit a cover letter (outlining how your skills and experience meet the job requirements and person specification), your CV, and the completed monitoring forms available below. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th December 2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as strong applications arrive. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you’re interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Applications submitted without a detailed cover letter will not be considered.
We particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups in the field of psychotherapy and counselling and in our organisation, including people from global majority communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, care leavers, people with disabilities and those from other minorities.
If you are a practising therapist, please review whether you currently have any Minster Centre students as clients and in which year and let us know if this is the case so that we can manage any potential dual relationships. Due to the nature of this role, we regret that we cannot accept applications from current Minster Centre students.
Please apply by sending your CV, a covering email and the monitoring forms available on our website by Wednesday 10th December 2025 by email to Afua Pierre, HR & Governance Manager
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Main purpose of job:
To manage three key aspects of CARA’s service:
· New referrals into CARA
· Counselling waiting lists and allocation to a counsellor
· CARA’s client database
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).
Salary: £37,411 – £39,261 per annum, pro-rata.
Hours: 35 hours per week, with some flexibility possible.
Contract: This is a permanent contract.
Place of work: CARA premises in Colchester and some remote home working. Some travel to other locations in Essex may be necessary.
Holiday: 25 days per year pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.
Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criteria, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications.
Application deadline: 9am on Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Job Description
This is an exciting and varied role, and we are looking for a proactive post holder who will manage three key aspects of CARA’s service provision:
- Manage new referrals into our service, overseeing the work of our team of First Contact Navigators and our Information and Referrals Co-ordinator.
- Manage our counselling waiting lists and the allocation of clients to a counsellor, overseeing the work of our Allocations Team.
- Act as the main lead and point of contact for managing CARA’s client database and resolving any data queries.
This role will lead a talented and committed team of six, supporting their work and assisting them to develop their key roles. As well as overseeing day-to-day operations of the team, the post holder will be part of CARA’s management team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in CARA’s wider development, working closely with CARA’s Senior Leadership Team and Team Managers.
The First Contact Navigator project is a shared project with our sister centres, SERICC and SOS Rape Crisis, so the post holder will liaise closely with colleagues in those centres.
Main Responsibilities
Line management and team support
· To line manage CARA’s Information and Referrals Co-ordinator, First Contact Navigators and Allocations Co-ordinators, providing day-to-day support, monitoring performance and identifying training and development needs. This will include keeping up to date notes of line management meetings and conducting and recording annual staff appraisals.
· To support CARA’s Information and Referrals Co-ordinator, First Contact Navigators and Allocations Co-ordinators, working alongside them where necessary, and covering these roles during annual leave and other absences.
· To work with CARA’s Head of Operations to recruit and train new staff and volunteers, as required.
· To liaise with CARA’s other teams and more widely with Synergy East teams, resolving problems and ensuring good communication and mutual understanding of respective roles and ways of operating.
· To be part of the CARA management team and attend regular management team meetings, contributing to CARA’s ongoing development.
Service development
· To work with CARA’s Information and Referrals Co-ordinator, First Contact Navigators, Allocations Co-ordinators, Head of Operations, CEO, and our four team Managers to refine and develop CARA’s referrals and allocations processes.
· To oversee and update CARA’s counselling waiting lists, working with the Allocations Co-ordinators, and leading regular meetings to review waiting times, pushing forwards actions to reduce these wherever possible.
· To oversee and update the CARA map of service delivery ensuring we have an accurate picture of client sessions across our therapy teams.
· To develop expertise in our purpose-designed client database, ensuring the team are fully trained in its use and working with the Senior Leadership Team and Synergy Partners to ensure client data is kept up to date.
· Working with the CEO, Head of Operations and Information and Referrals Co-ordinator to represent CARA at meetings, making presentations about our work.
General
· To work flexible hours, including some evening work and occasional weekends.
· To participate in CARA team meetings, supervision, training and development.
· To provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies, including participation in delivery of training sessions.
· To raise awareness of sexual violence and its impact in the community and within other agencies.
· To keep appropriate records in accordance with CARA policies and procedures.
· To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
· To be administratively self-servicing.
· To report to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports and verbal reports.
· To undertake any other related activities as required by the Senior Leadership Team or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
· To undertake any other related activities as required by the Senior Leadership Team or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
About CARA
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.
CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed.
You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion here. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
About Synergy East
CARA is part of Synergy East. We work closely with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.
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Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse
Location: Clouds House
Salary: £37,796 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 25th November 2025
This is a 24/7 full-week rolling shift rota (including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays)
About the Role
We are seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team.
In this role, you’ll provide and supervise the delivery of high standards of nursing care for the treatment and support of individuals experiencing substance dependency.
Working both autonomously and collaboratively, you will deliver holistic, evidence-based care, ensuring that all interventions meet national clinical guidelines, Forward Trust policies, and the highest standards of professional practice.
You’ll play a key role in medical assessments, detoxification monitoring, crisis intervention, and ongoing physical and psychological health support , all within a health improvement and recovery-focused framework.
Key Responsibilities
As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments and brief interventions for clients presenting with substance misuse issues
- Support clients through medically assisted detoxification and ongoing treatment regimes, monitoring progress and wellbeing
- Work within a multidisciplinary team including GPs, psychiatrists, recovery workers, and counsellors
- Provide crisis intervention and triage for medical assessment where required
- Ensure the safe storage, administration, and recording of medicines, including controlled drugs
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards
- Promote health improvement and behaviour change, encouraging clients toward healthier, more sustainable lifestyles
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity at all times
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
About You
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate registered nurse who is committed to providing high-quality care in the field of substance misuse and recovery.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)
- Sound clinical knowledge and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong assessment and risk management skills
- Experience in key working and care planning
- Understanding of the Recovery Model (including 12-Step approaches)
- Awareness of health issues relating to substance misuse
- Robust knowledge of medication administration, including controlled drugs and medication rounds
- Excellent time management, organisational, and IT skills
- Demonstrable experience of accurate record-keeping and compliance with clinical standards
- Ability to treat service users with dignity, respect, and empathy, building constructive therapeutic relationships
- Understanding of infection control and health & safety reporting procedures
- Evidence of ongoing professional development since qualification
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits:
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
Diversity at Forward Trust
The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness.
When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.





