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St Peter’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Team Lead to manage our Psychological Therapies team to deliver specialist psychological care for people affected by life‑limiting illness and bereavement. You will combine leadership and management with direct clinical practice.
It’s an exciting time to join the team as we develop our services to meet our strategic ambitions – leading, learning and innovating to deliver specialist palliative psychological support.
The role
- Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership and line management for our Psychological Therapies service, setting clear standards and fostering collaboration.
- As a qualified psychological therapist, you will hold a small clinical caseload, delivering evidence‑based one‑to‑one and group interventions, in person and virtually.
- Ensure the team are clinical governance (audit, investigations, KPIs) and safeguarding; contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
- Work as part of a multi‑disciplinarily team and with external health, social care and third‑sector organisations.
What we can offer you:
- Band 7 equivalent salary from £47,810 up to £54,710 per annum, dependent on experience, plus enhancements
- Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday- Friday
- Permanent position
- Access to staff wellbeing and employee support services
Location & working pattern:
Based at our Brentry site with travel across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire; remote working by agreement.
A full driving licence and access to a car required.
Interview Date: 27th January 2026
Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We will be screening as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.
Strictly no agencies.
Registered Charity 
101 - 500
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Do you want your work to influence Parliament, shape public debate and make a tangible difference to people’s lives?
We are looking for a driven, curious and politically savvy External Affairs Officer to join an excellent team that delivers for our members every day. This role offers a genuine opportunity to help build and strengthen our parliamentary engagement and wider external affairs activity at a pivotal time for social care.
You will join a supportive, intelligent and ambitious team that values evidence, collaboration and impact. We invest in our people, encourage professional development and give you real responsibility and exposure from day one. Your work will help shape national conversations and support a sector that matters.
About us
We are the UK’s membership body for over 2,200 homecare providers. Together, we work to ensure society values and invests in homecare so people can live well at home and flourish in their communities. We support our members with practical tools, trusted insight and strong representation, and we speak with authority to government, Parliament, the media and the wider public.
About the role
As External Affairs Officer, you will sit at the heart of our communications and parliamentary work. You will work closely with colleagues and members to raise awareness of the value of homecare and advance the interests of the sector.
You will help grow our profile in Parliament and the media, support campaigns, and strengthen relationships with MPs, journalists and stakeholders. You will also play a key role in translating member experience into compelling external messages and ensuring members feel heard, supported and represented.
This role suits someone who enjoys joining the dots, spots opportunities quickly and wants to build a career in external affairs, public affairs or communications within a respected, mission-driven organisation.
What you will do
- Track parliamentary activity and political developments, summarising key issues for colleagues and members
- Support parliamentary engagement, including drafting briefings, communications and Parliamentary Questions
- Build and maintain relationships with MPs, parliamentary staff and external stakeholders
- Monitor media coverage and help shape proactive and reactive media opportunities
- Draft clear, engaging content for press releases, member communications and external channels
- Plan and deliver social media activity that strengthens reach, engagement and influence
- Work closely with members to capture case studies, insights and lived experience
- Contribute to blogs, publications, events and conferences, including party conferences
- Support the team with coordination, reporting and continuous improvement
About you
You are bright, motivated and organised, with a strong interest in politics, policy and communications. You enjoy writing, relationship-building and working at pace. You take initiative, think critically and care about delivering high-quality work.
You will bring:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to different audiences
- Experience in public affairs, media, communications or campaigning, or a closely related field
- An understanding of UK parliamentary processes and political engagement
- Confidence using social media to inform, engage and influence
- Strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- An interest in social care, health or public services, or a desire to build expertise in this area
Why join us
If you want a role where your ideas count and your work makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a 2-page covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification.
The Homecare Association is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
For the full role profile, and person specification, please go to our website and the 'About Us' page.
Closing date for applications
Monday 26 January 2026 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to close applications early.
Please note that we are not accepting speculative approaches or CVs from recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters.
Interviews
First stage interviews will be w/c Monday 2 February 2026.
These will be held in person, at our office in London. The closest train station is Waterloo.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to coordinate partnerships that bring researchers together and accelerate progress in MND research?
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Research Partnerships Coordinator at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. You will be central to ensuring that vital research partnerships and collaborative projects deliver impact without delay. As Research Partnerships Coordinator, you will support the organisation of research activities and events that connect researchers and partners, helping manage the resources that underpin progress in MND research. Every detail you coordinate contributes to making each day count for people living with MND.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office at least 1 day per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for research partnerships and programmes.
- Maintain programme files, timelines, risk logs, and governance documents to ensure accuracy.
- Support the preparation of contracts, financial schedules, milestones, and governance paperwork.
- Monitor partner deliverables and follow up on outstanding documentation or information.
- Assist with preparing reports, summaries, and updates for internal teams.
- Support procurement processes, purchase orders, invoices, and budget monitoring.
- Help plan and deliver workshops, roundtables, and partner visits.
- Provide operational coordination for the Association’s biological and data resource (MND Collections), including enquiries, access requests, and governance documentation.
About You:
- Degree-level qualification in biomedical or related science.
- Experience of working in a research or academic environment.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including project coordination.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting events or collaborative activities.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across teams and organisations.
- Knowledge of grants, funding, or research partnerships activities.
- Ability to understand data or sample governance in biomedical research.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
If you are ready to apply your skills to a role where organisation and collaboration drive progress, apply now to be our Research Partnerships Coordinator.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Café Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Galanos House Care Home in Southam, Warwickshire. Experience working in a similar environment is essential.
This is a full-time permanent role, 37.5 hours per week with 5 shifts over 7 days.
Pay: £14.02 to £15.16 per hour.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas. This role is on-site therefore you will need live within commutable distance of the care home.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Oversee daily café operations. Lead a team of staff and volunteers to ensure smooth service, high-quality food and drink presentation, and a welcoming environment for all customers.
- Deliver excellent customer service. Engage positively with customers, manage feedback and complaints, maintain café presentation, and support special events.
- Assist with staff rotas, recruitment, training, supervision, performance management and maintain a high team morale.
- Ensure cleanliness, equipment maintenance, accurate records, and adhere to health, safety, and food hygiene procedures.
- Oversee stock levels, ordering, menu updates, promotions, and support kitchen operations to keep the café running efficiently.
You will require a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, subject to eligibility
- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Galanos House is one of six care homes, situated on the edge of Southam, a small market town in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Our care home has a CQC Outstanding rating. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, and support for people living with dementia. Adjacent to the main building is the Galanos community hub, which boasts a beautiful light and spacious café and a number of multipurpose spaces which host groups, activities & events As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.