Development worker jobs in london, greater london
About LMK
Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London.
LMK is growing at pace and we are ambitious in our plans for the future. We’ve already engaged 21,000 young people and professionals in our workshops in our first 5 years and we want to reach a further 18,000 young people over the next two years.
We will achieve this by engaging new schools, community groups and workplaces in our offer, whilst also continuing to provide a high-quality service to those who have already experienced LMK workshops, embedding our programme into their annual delivery plans. Further information about our programmes can be found here.
We have:
✔ A clear plan of who we want to target for our workshops over the next 3 years
✔ An engaged leadership team and Board of Trustees
✔ A talented group of freelance LMK Leaders (trainers) leading our workshops
✔ A diverse and talented Youth Advisory Board, helping shape our programmes
✔ Diversity and strong social purpose
✔ An organisational strategy that sets our vision from 2024-2027
✔ A new CRM system that has been built to support our ambitions
Job Description
LMK’s Head of Programmes leads the development and delivery of our range of relationship education programmes for young people and the adults that support them. As we move into the next phase of our development, the role includes expanding the delivery of high quality education workshops for young people outside London and supporting ongoing conversations to embed learning through the provision of digital resources for young people and the trusted adults around them.
Leading a passionate and talented team of employees and freelance youth workers (LMK Leaders), and working closely with the Research and Evaluation Manager and Community Engagement Manager, this role is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of our programmes.
This role is an important ambassadorial role for LMK, bringing gravitas and insight from your experience of education provision to evidence LMK’s impact to fellow education professionals, youth workers, funders and the media.
The Head of Programmes acts as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) collaborating with the CEO (Deputy DSL) and two Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSOs) to ensure our practice is safe.
Working with the CEO, and with insight from our Youth Advisory Board, this role helps shape the strategic direction for LMK. You will work closely with the Fundraising team to identify funding opportunities, and project manage the delivery of secured projects.
In return for your dedication, we will offer you
✔ The opportunity to help prevent relationship abuse and domestic violence in young people
✔ A diverse, bold and collaborative culture
✔ A commitment to supporting continuous professional development
✔ Working from home
✔ A genuinely flexible working environment based on a 35 hour work-week for full time staff
✔ Pension of 6%
✔ 32 Days of annual leave, (including bank holidays) – pro-rated for this role
✔ Employee Assistance Programme
✔Cycle to work scheme
✔Wellbeing days
We’re a bold, collaborative, and receptive team who live the 10 signs of healthy relationships we teach. You’ll join a culture that values honesty, fun, kindness, and trust as much as impact
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Sunday, October 5th 11:30pm
Application review date: Thursday, October 9th
Interviewing date: Thursday, October 16th
Please use your cover letter to give us specific information to support your application so that we can shortlist in a fair and unbiased way. We recommend that you provide as much evidence as possible to show how your skills, abilities, knowledge and experience meet each of the selection criteria in the person specification for the role. Please provide examples which are relevant to the role you are applying for. If you-refer you can provide us with a video of no longer than 3 mins.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
As a Project Worker at our Stacey Street service in Islington, you will play a crucial role in transforming the lives of adults who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping. By providing compassionate, high-quality support, you’ll help individuals facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, substance use, trauma, and offending behaviour. You’ll assist them in navigating their path to recovery and stability by connecting them with vital services, empowering them to overcome barriers and improve their overall wellbeing.
But the impact you’ll have doesn’t stop there. You will foster hope and resilience by guiding clients toward opportunities for personal growth, training, and employment. You’ll help them build meaningful relationships, engage with their community, and gain the confidence to lead independent, fulfilling lives. In a dynamic hostel setting, you’ll collaborate with a wide network of specialists, offering a tailored, holistic approach that guides clients toward independence and community engagement. Your work will be instrumental in creating lasting change, inspiring clients to believe in their potential, and helping them break free from the cycle of disadvantage. At Single Homeless Project, this is not just a job, it's an opportunity to make a real difference and build a meaningful career.
About you:
- A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
- Experience helping people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change, including managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations.
- Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025 at Midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 7th October at our Stacey Street service in Islington
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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Mae'r wybodaeth ganlynol yn ddwyieithog – sgroliwch i lawr am y Saesneg.
The following information is bilingual – please scroll down for the English.
Dewch i ymuno â thîm Cymru!
Ydych chi eisiau gweld plant a phobol ifanc yng Nghymru cael cyfleoedd i gysylltu, archwilio, ymateb a thyfu mewn ffydd? Ein gweledigaeth fel Scripture Union yw gweld cenhedlaeth newydd o blant a phobl ifanc yn dod i ffydd bersonol, fywiol yn Iesu a bydd y Gweithiwr Cymorth yn chwarae rôl hanfonol wrth gynnig gwasanaeth gweinyddu, cyfathrebu, a threfnu i’r tîm.
Y Rôl
Rydym yn chwilio am Weithiwr Cymorth a fydd:
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Cefnogi Tîm Cenhadaeth Cymru yn eu cenhadaeth barhaus i arloesi a chreu cyfleoedd i blant a phobl ifanc sydd ymhlith y 95% sydd heb gysylltiad â chapel neu eglwys i archwilio’r Beibl, ymateb i Iesu, tyfu mewn ffydd a rhannu newyddion da Iesu drostynt eu hunain. Ein blaenoriaeth yw cyrraedd rhai nad ydynt yn nabod Iesu eto trwy eu helpu i gysylltu, archwilio, ymateb a thyfu.
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Gweithio gyda Chydlynydd y Genhadaeth Genedlaethol (Cymru)’ a’r tîm yn y Swyddfa Genedlaethol i ddatblygu darpariaeth ehengach ar gyfer adnoddau cenhadaeth, deunyddiau cyfathrebu a marchnata yn y Gymraeg.
Mae hon yn swydd barhaol ar 0.5 FTE â chyflog o £11,970.
Beth fyddwch yn ei wneud:
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Cymorth Gweinyddol: darparu cymorth gweinyddol i dîm Cymru o ran trefnu cyfarfodydd, cymryd nodiadau, archebion digwyddiadau, cyfathrebu mewnol a chymorth cronfa ddata.
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Cyfathrebu: cyfathrebu'n effeithiol ag ystod eang o gynulleidfaoedd yng Nghymru mewn amrywiaeth o ffyrdd gan gynnwys cylchlythyrau, cyfryngau cymdeithasol, diweddariadau i'r wefan, cyfathrebu â chefnogwyr, ymdrin ag ymholiadau gan wirfoddolwyr/gweithwyr eglwysi.
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Yr iaith Cymraeg: cynnig cymorth gyda chyfieithu a phrawfddarllen i ehangu'r ddarpariaeth o adnoddau cenhadol yn y Gymraeg a chyfathrebu cyffredinol â chefnogwyr.
Pam Scripture Union
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Gweithio o bell gyda chyfarfodydd tîm wyneb yn wyneb drwy gydol y flwyddyn
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Oriau hyblyg 0.5 FTE gyda phatrwm gwaith i'w gytuno gyda'r rheolwr llinell
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23 diwrnod o wyliau + gwyliau banc + 5 diwrnod gwirfoddoli
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Cyfraniad pensiwn hyd at 12%
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Yswiriant bywyd
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Enhanced family leave.
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Am ddim –darlleniad dyddiol o’r Beibl a nodiadau
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Amgylchedd gwaith cefnogol, llawn ffydd lle mae gan eich gwaith effaith dragwyddol
Pethau pwysig i’w nodi cyn cyflwyno cais
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Rydym wedi ymrwymo i adeiladu gweithlu amrywiol yn ddiwylliannol. Fel rhan o'r ymrwymiad hwn, rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl, waeth beth fo'u cefndir.
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Mae'r Mudiad o ddifrif ynghylch diogelu plant a phobl ifanc. Bydd angen Ddatgeliad Manylach gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) ar gyfer y swydd hon ac mae’n ofyniad galwedigaethol i’r swydd gael ei llenwi gan Gristion ymroddedig, sy'n cymryd rhan fyw ym mywyd yr eglwys. Mae Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, Rhan 1, Atodlen 9 yn berthnasol.
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Bydd angen i ymgeiswyr gael yr hawl i fyw a chael eu cyflogi mewn swydd barhaol yn y DU oherwydd nad ydym yn darparu trefniadau noddi fisa.
Pwy Rydym yn Chwilio Amdano: Ein Ymgeisydd Delfrydol
Er mwyn cefnogi Tîm Cenhadaeth Cymru orau, bydd y person a benodir yn:
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Gallu cyfathrebu’n effeithiol yn y Gymraeg, yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar.
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Meddu ar sgiliau gweinyddu a sgiliau TG da.
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Hunan-ddisgybledig, yn gallu trefnu a blaenoriaethu ei (l)lwyth gwaith a rheoli nifer o brosiectau ar y tro.
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Gallu rheoli amser yn effeithiol er mwyn cyflawni amcanion a gwneud gwaith yn brydlon.
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Gweithio’n effeithiol fel rhan o dîm sydd ar wasgar mewn gwahanol ardaloedd.
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Dangos ymrwymiad llwyr i Dduw ac yn ddisgybl i Grist.
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Gallu helpu i sicrhau bod SU yn ymwybodol o bolisïau Llywodraeth Cymru o ran eu heffaith ar waith SU yng Nghymru.
Fel holl aelodau’r staff yma yn Scripture Union, bydd y person a benodir yn:
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Gristion o argyhoeddiad sy’n cydymdeimlo â nodau ac ethos Scripture Union ac sy’n cymryd rhan fyw yng nghenhadaeth eglwys leol.
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Ceisio cael dealltwriaeth gadarn o’r Beibl gan gymhwyso hynny at fyw o ddydd i ddydd ac annog eraill i wneud hynny hefyd.
Sut i gyflwyno cais
Os yw hyn yn eich disgrifio chi, ac rydych chi'n cytuno â nodau a chredoau Scripture Union, yna hoffem glywed gennych chi. I wneud cais am y rôl hon, lawrlwythwch gopi o broffil y swydd. Bydd angen i chi uwchlwytho i Charity Jobs eich CV (2 dudalen A4 ar y mwyaf) a llythyr eglurhaol (2 dudalen A4 ar y mwyaf) yn disgrifio sut mae eich sgiliau a'ch profiad yn adlewyrchu manyleb y person. Mae croeso i chi gyflwyno eich cais yn Saesneg neu'n Gymraeg. Rhaid ateb pob cwestiwn sgrinio a ddarperir fel rhan o'ch cais.
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Join the Wales Team
Are you passionate about seeing children and young people in Wales have the opportunity to connect, explore, respond and grow in faith? Scripture Union has a vision to see a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus and the Support Worker will play a vital role in supporting this ministry in Wales by providing communications, organisational and administrative service to the team.
About the role
We’re looking for a support worker who will:
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Support the Wales Mission Team in their ongoing mission to pioneer and create opportunities for children and young people, who are found in the 95% of those outside the church, to explore the Bible, respond to Jesus, grow in faith, and become sharers of the good news of Jesus for themselves. Our priority is to reach those who don’t yet know Jesus by helping them to connect, explore, respond, and grow.
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Work with the National Mission Co-ordinator (Wales) and the team in the National Office to develop a wider provision for mission resources, communication and marketing materials in the Welsh language.
This is a permanent role at 0.5 FTE with a salary of £11,970.
What You'll Do
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Administrative Support: provide administrative support to the Wales team with regard to arranging meetings, note taking, event bookings, internal communication and database support.
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Communication: communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences in Wales in a variety of ways including newsletters, social media, updates to the website, supporter communications, handling enquiries from church volunteers/workers.
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Welsh Language: support with translation and proof-reading to expand the provision of Welsh language mission resources and communication with supporters.
Why Scripture Union
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Remote working with regular in-person team meetings throughout the year
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Flexible hours 0.5 FTE with working pattern to be agreed with line manager
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23 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days
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Up to 12% pension contribution
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Life insurance
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Enhanced family leave.
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Free Bible Reading Guide
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A supportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact
Important things to note before you apply
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We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
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The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.
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Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship arrangements so applicants will need to have the right to live and be employed in a permanent job in the UK.
Who We're Looking For: Our Ideal Candidate
In order to best support the Wales Mission Team, the person appointed will:
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Be able to communicate effectively in the Welsh language, both written and spoken.
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Have strong administration and IT skills.
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Be self-disciplined, able to organise and prioritise their own workload, and manage multiple projects.
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Have the ability to manage time effectively to meet objectives and deadlines.
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Work as an effective team player within a geographically dispersed team.
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Have a total commitment to God and is a Christian disciple.
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Be able to help ensure that SU is aware of Welsh government policies as they affect the work of SU in Wales.
As with all members of staff here at SU, the appointed person will:
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Be a committed Christian in sympathy with the aims and ethos of Scripture Union who has an active involvement in the mission of a local church.
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Seek to have a sound biblical understanding that is applied in daily living and encouraged in the lives of others.
How to Apply
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If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job profile. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max) and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the person specification via Charity Jobs. You may choose to submit your application in English or Welsh. All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered.
Closing Date: 18th October 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 6th November
Interview Location: Cardiff (venue TBC)
ScriptureUnion is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation of children and young people with their own vibrant, personal faith in Jesus




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Night Shelters
Location: On-site at Glass Door Night shelter venues in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham or Wandsworth
Duration: 1 November 2025 to April 2026
Reporting to: Service Manager – Night Shelters
Shifts available:
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7:00pm to 7:15am
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7:00pm to 8:15am (driver)
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9:45pm to 7:15am
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9:45pm to 8:15am (driver)
Pay: £14.50 per hour, or £15.00 per hour when you are the designated driver for that shift.
Job Purpose
As an Overnight Homeless Shelter Worker, you’ll be part of a small, professional team running Glass Door’s night shelters between November and April. Working alongside at least one other staff member, you’ll be awake and engaged throughout the night, supporting up to 35 guests who are experiencing homelessness.
Your role is about creating a safe, calm, and welcoming space where guests can rest, feel respected, and be treated with dignity. You’ll build trust through friendly conversation, keep an eye on everyone’s wellbeing with regular checks, and step in when problems arise – from offering reassurance to someone in emotional distress, to calmly handling challenging behaviour, to calling emergency services if needed.
Most nights are steady and focused on guest support, but there can be moments of pressure. We’ll provide training so you feel confident and prepared. You’ll also help serve a light breakfast in the morning and ensure our equipment is packed and ready for the next night – with one of you driving the van back to base.
If you’re compassionate, calm under pressure, and committed to helping people move forward from homelessness, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting difference.
Job Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
You’ll be part of the overnight team making sure our night shelters are safe, supportive, and welcoming spaces for everyone staying with us. This is an awake, overnight role, you will be alert and engaged for the whole shift. Your main responsibilities will include:
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Welcoming and supporting guests – Create a friendly, respectful atmosphere and build positive relationships with guests, volunteers, and colleagues.
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Staying alert all night – Carry out regular checks around the shelter (every 20 minutes) to make sure guests are safe, and comfortable.
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Responding to situations – Calmly manage any issues that arise, such as someone feeling unwell, experiencing emotional distress, or showing challenging behaviour. This may sometimes mean calling emergency services. Training will be provided.
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Keep the shelter safe and secure – Follow all safety, security, and health and safety procedures. This includes locking and unlocking doors and making sure the space stays tidy and free from hazards.
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Recording important information – Write clear, accurate shift reports and note any concerns or observations. Complete incident forms if needed.
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Supporting volunteers – Offer direction and guidance to volunteers on shift so everyone works well together.
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Enforcing behaviour expectations – Address situations where may display challenging behaviour, using a calm and respectful approach, conflict de-escalation training is provided for all staff.
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Packing and unpacking the van – unload equipment and supplies into the van at the start of the shift and repack at the end of the night. The allocated driver will return the van to base (driver shifts are paid for an extra hour).
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Restocking supplies – Keep an eye on essentials such as tea, coffee, and toilet paper, and restock from the van when needed.
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Preparing a simple breakfast – In the morning, help serve drinks, toast, and porridge, and make sure guests are woken from 6am so they can leave by 7am.
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Tidying and closing down – Gather equipment, pack it away, and ensure nothing is left behind.
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Training and meetings – Attend occasional in-person training sessions, team meetings, or other activities. From time to time, you may be assigned online training to complete while on shift.
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Work to a rota – Shifts will include evenings, weekends, and public holidays, so flexibility is important.
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Help with other tasks as needed – From time to time, you may be asked to help with other reasonable tasks that keep the night shelter running smoothly.
Person Specification
Essential
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A genuine commitment to providing a high standard of service and treating everyone with respect, kindness, and dignity.
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Confidence in handling challenging behaviour calmly and respectfully.
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Good communication skills, both spoken and written.
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The ability to carry out manual handling tasks such as moving supplies and equipment.
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For driver shifts: A valid driving licence for a manual vehicle and be willing to drive the Glass Door van.
Desirable
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Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable groups.
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The ability to speak another language, for example Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Polish, Spanish, French, or Russian.
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A lived experience of homelessness.
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An understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed care.
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Relevant training such as first aid, fire safety, conflict de-escalation, or Mental Health First Aid.
Other
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Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for adults.
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You’ll be expected to follow Glass Door’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
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A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Schools Development Officer
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Schools Development Officer to lead and grow outreach with schools across Barnet. The organisation was awarded “Charity of the Year” for 2025 by The Barnet Group and are one of The Mayor of Barnet’s chosen charities during his term.
Position: Schools Development Officer
Salary: £29,500 – £31,500 pro rata (based on experience)
Location: Burnt Oak. HA8 0DT
Hours: 20 hours per week (fixed rota)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: We will interview candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close applications once we have made an appointment.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the organisation’s most important and fast-growing programmes – their schools outreach. You’ll design and deliver creative, engaging sessions in line with school priorities, and build strong relationships across Barnet’s education community.
From leading on curriculum-linked workshops to managing the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards, your work will directly contribute to raising aspirations and increasing youth participation across services. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and play a vital role in delivering on the mission to increase young people’s access to opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering programmes in line with school priorities
- Promoting the programme to schools and encouraging participation
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with teachers and school leaders
- Tracking impact and gathering feedback to continuously improve
- Supporting sessional staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality activities
- Managing the Jack Petchey Awards programme
- Championing inclusive practice and youth voice in everything we do
About You
You’ll bring a strong commitment to young people, creative energy and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. You’ll be an excellent communicator who can build trust and enthusiasm in schools and across the wider youth sector.
You will have:
- Experience delivering face-to-face youth or education programmes
- Experience working with children and young people facing social or emotional barriers
- Strong understanding of issues affecting young people today
- Confidence managing groups and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- The ability to design and deliver engaging, impactful learning
- A flexible and positive attitude, with a willingness to work evenings or weekends when needed
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. Awarded “Charity of the Year” for 2025 by the Barnet Group, they support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, their vision is to ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Engagement Officer, Schools Liaison Officer, Youth Worker, Education Coordinator, Programme Officer, Learning and Development Officer, Outreach Worker
Be part of something meaningful – apply now to help us grow our impact in schools and inspire more young people to reach their potential.
WOMEN’S HOMELESS SHELTER WORKER (EVENINGS)
Team: Night Shelters
Location: On-site at Glass Door women’s night shelter in West London
Duration: 1 November 2025 to April 2026
Reporting to: Service Manager – Night Shelters
Shifts available:
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7:00pm to 10:00pm, shifts are available 7 days a week
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Job Purpose
As an Evening Women’s Shelter Worker, you’ll be part of the team running Glass Door’s women’s night shelter. Working alongside other staff and volunteers, you’ll engaged with guests throughout the evening, helping to create a safe, calm, and welcoming space where women experiencing homelessness can rest and be treated with dignity.
You’ll greet guests, support the evening set-up, carry out regular checks around the venue, and offer kind, practical help. When issues arise, you’ll respond calmly — whether that’s offering reassurance, guiding someone through a difficult moment, or addressing challenging behaviour. You’ll record key information so the overnight team and caseworkers can follow up.
Most evenings are steady and focused on guest support, but there can be moments of pressure. Training is provided so you feel confident and prepared. You’ll finish with a clear handover with the overnight team so the shelter runs smoothly through the night.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
You’ll help make sure the women’s night shelter is safe, supportive, and welcoming for everyone staying with us. This is an on-site, evening role. Your main responsibilities will include:
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Welcoming and supporting guests – Create a friendly, respectful atmosphere and build positive relationships with guests, volunteers, and colleagues.
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Welcoming and engaging with guests – Take a proactive approach to being present and approachable throughout the evening, starting conversations, offering support, and helping create a safe and respectful atmosphere.
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Responding to situations – Manage issues as they arise, such as someone feeling unwell, experiencing emotional distress, or challenging behaviour. This may sometimes mean seeking guidance from the Night Shelter Manager or calling emergency services. Training will be provided.
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Keep the shelter safe and secure – Follow all safety, security, and health & safety procedures and make sure the space stays tidy and free from hazards.
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Recording important information – Write clear, accurate shift notes and incident reports (if needed) in our In-Form system so colleagues have up-to-date information.
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Working as a team – Maintain good communication with the Night Shelter Manager volunteers and other colleagues during your shift.
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Handover to the overnight team – Participate in a brief, handover meeting at the end of your shift so key information is shared.
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Training and meetings – Attend occasional in-person training sessions, team meetings, or other activities. You may be assigned brief online training to complete on shift from time to time.
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Work to a rota – Shifts will include evenings at weekends and on public holidays, so flexibility is important.
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Help with other tasks as needed – From time to time, you may be asked to help with other reasonable tasks that keep the shelter running smoothly.
Person Specification
Essential:
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A genuine commitment to providing a high standard of service and treating everyone with respect, kindness, and dignity.
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Confidence in handling challenging behaviour calmly and respectfully.
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Good communication skills, both spoken and written.
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The ability to carry out manual handling tasks such as moving supplies and equipment.
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Ability to work well as part of a team and support colleagues.
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Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable groups.
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The ability to speak another language, for example Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Polish, Spanish, French, or Russian.
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A lived experience of homelessness.
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An understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed care.
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Relevant training such as first aid, fire safety, conflict de-escalation, or Mental Health First Aid.
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A manual driving licence (helpful if you wish to cover occasional overnight shifts but not required for this role).
Other
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Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for adults.
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You’ll be expected to follow Glass Door’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
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A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
We value diversity, promote equality, and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently looking for a full-time Social Prescriber / Link Worker
£29,566 pa (for 37.5 hours per week)
Fixed-term until March 2025-Possible extension
About Age UK Lambeth
We support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives: challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time. We are kind, person-centred and outcome-focused - finding solutions that work by listening, being flexible and including older people in delivering services.
What you’ll be doing?
You will be part of the MYcommunity Linkworkers team. Your main role will be to:
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Provide personalised brief intervention and social prescribing support to individuals, their families and carers.
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Meet clients on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate and allowing clients the time and space to discuss ‘what matters to me.
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Provide person-centred support to enable clients to identify their health and wellbeing needs and goals. Co-produce support plans with clients to discuss what’s important, where they would like to be in the future and how we can support them to achieve this.
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Manage and prioritise a caseload to ensure clients' needs, priorities and urgent support are met.
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MYcommunity Lambeth works in partnership with a large number of statutory and community services and organisations across the borough. You will link clients with appropriate services to meet their needs. It is vital to have a strong understanding of when it is necessary to refer someone back to health care professionals/ agencies when the client’s needs are beyond the scope of the MYcommunity team.
What you need to bring
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Able to write compelling communications to advocate for your clients.
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Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
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Able to analyse data and create engaging reports
What you’ll benefit from
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Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution
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26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years
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A great staff culture with kindness at its heart
Using Quick apply please upload your CV, a brief cover letter and answer the 4 questions (in no more than 250 words per question).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe lasting change is possible, and as a Project Worker in our Services in Camden, you will be at the heart of making that change happen. You will work closely with people facing multiple challenges – from mental and physical health issues to substance use, histories of trauma and offending behaviour – offering the kind of personalised, holistic support that helps them take control of their futures. Grounded in a Biopsychosocial model and a Psychologically Informed Environment, you will create safe, supportive spaces where recovery, resilience and new possibilities can take root.
No two days in this role are the same. You might be developing tailored support plans, facilitating group activities, or building the skills and confidence that enable clients to strengthen relationships, expand their social networks and take steps towards independence. You will champion harm minimisation and recovery, while also working alongside a range of professionals to ensure that care is truly integrated and responsive to each individual. Every interaction offers the chance to influence positive change, not only for the clients you support but for the wider communities they are part of.
Joining SHP is more than just taking on a role – it’s stepping into a career where your growth is as important as the progress you help others achieve. We are committed to developing our staff, equipping you with the skills and opportunities to advance while making a meaningful impact on the lives of Londoners experiencing homelessness. Here, your commitment and resilience will not only shape futures but also strengthen an organisation that is determined to end homelessness for good.
About you:
- You have experience supporting people facing multiple challenges, such as substance use, mental health issues, trauma, or offending histories.
- You can carry out assessments, create support plans and manage a caseload in a way that is tailored to each individual.
- You understand the barriers that can prevent people from moving towards independence and have the skills to help them overcome these.
- You stay calm and effective in a crisis, with the confidence to respond to difficult situations safely and constructively.
- You believe in people’s strengths and potential, and ideally have experience working within a Psychologically Informed Environment.
- You are organised, able to manage your time well and can balance independent working with being a supportive team member.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
If you are passionate about supporting people with complex needs and want to work for a charity that’s leading the way in homelessness prevention, apply today!
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 21st September at midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Slough
£26,208.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? 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
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.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service.
This role involves working on a rota pattern made by early, late, weekend and bank holidays.
What you'll do:
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
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
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:
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.
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.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
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.
Please see our website for full Job description
We are creating a new Senior Women’s Caseworker role to deliver tailored health advocacy and support to women experiencing homelessness.
You will:
- Provide one-to-one advocacy for around 35 women annually across 11 London boroughs.
- Attend approximately 250 healthcare appointments each year with clients.
- Deliver 20 women-only health promotion sessions, reaching around 100 women.
- Co-create three new resources on women’s health with clients for wider distribution.
- Support the HHPA team to embed women-centred approaches into the broader service.
- Build and maintain partnerships with women’s services, NHS providers, and local authorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Night Shelters
Location: On-site at Glass Door Night shelter venues in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham or Wandsworth
Duration: 1 November 2025 to April 2026
Reporting to: Service Manager – Night Shelters
Shifts available:
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7:00pm to 7:15am
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7:00pm to 8:15am (driver)
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9:45pm to 7:15am
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9:45pm to 8:15am (driver)
Pay: £14.50 per hour, or £15.00 per hour when you are the designated driver for that shift.
Job Purpose
As an Overnight Homeless Shelter Worker, you’ll be part of a small, professional team running Glass Door’s night shelters between November and April. Working alongside at least one other staff member, you’ll be awake and engaged throughout the night, supporting up to 35 guests who are experiencing homelessness.
Your role is about creating a safe, calm, and welcoming space where guests can rest, feel respected, and be treated with dignity. You’ll build trust through friendly conversation, keep an eye on everyone’s wellbeing with regular checks, and step in when problems arise – from offering reassurance to someone in emotional distress, to calmly handling challenging behaviour, to calling emergency services if needed.
Most nights are steady and focused on guest support, but there can be moments of pressure. We’ll provide training so you feel confident and prepared. You’ll also help serve a light breakfast in the morning and ensure our equipment is packed and ready for the next night – with one of you driving the van back to base.
If you’re compassionate, calm under pressure, and committed to helping people move forward from homelessness, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting difference.
Job Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
You’ll be part of the overnight team making sure our night shelters are safe, supportive, and welcoming spaces for everyone staying with us. This is an awake, overnight role, you will be alert and engaged for the whole shift. Your main responsibilities will include:
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Welcoming and supporting guests – Create a friendly, respectful atmosphere and build positive relationships with guests, volunteers, and colleagues.
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Staying alert all night – Carry out regular checks around the shelter (every 20 minutes) to make sure guests are safe, and comfortable.
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Responding to situations – Calmly manage any issues that arise, such as someone feeling unwell, experiencing emotional distress, or showing challenging behaviour. This may sometimes mean calling emergency services. Training will be provided.
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Keep the shelter safe and secure – Follow all safety, security, and health and safety procedures. This includes locking and unlocking doors and making sure the space stays tidy and free from hazards.
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Recording important information – Write clear, accurate shift reports and note any concerns or observations. Complete incident forms if needed.
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Supporting volunteers – Offer direction and guidance to volunteers on shift so everyone works well together.
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Enforcing behaviour expectations – Address situations where may display challenging behaviour, using a calm and respectful approach, conflict de-escalation training is provided for all staff.
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Packing and unpacking the van – unload equipment and supplies into the van at the start of the shift and repack at the end of the night. The allocated driver will return the van to base (driver shifts are paid for an extra hour).
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Restocking supplies – Keep an eye on essentials such as tea, coffee, and toilet paper, and restock from the van when needed.
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Preparing a simple breakfast – In the morning, help serve drinks, toast, and porridge, and make sure guests are woken from 6am so they can leave by 7am.
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Tidying and closing down – Gather equipment, pack it away, and ensure nothing is left behind.
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Training and meetings – Attend occasional in-person training sessions, team meetings, or other activities. From time to time, you may be assigned online training to complete while on shift.
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Work to a rota – Shifts will include evenings, weekends, and public holidays, so flexibility is important.
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Help with other tasks as needed – From time to time, you may be asked to help with other reasonable tasks that keep the night shelter running smoothly.
Person Specification
Essential
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A genuine commitment to providing a high standard of service and treating everyone with respect, kindness, and dignity.
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Confidence in handling challenging behaviour calmly and respectfully.
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Good communication skills, both spoken and written.
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The ability to carry out manual handling tasks such as moving supplies and equipment.
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For driver shifts: A valid driving licence for a manual vehicle and be willing to drive the Glass Door van.
Desirable
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Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable groups.
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The ability to speak another language, for example Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Polish, Spanish, French, or Russian.
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A lived experience of homelessness.
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An understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed care.
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Relevant training such as first aid, fire safety, conflict de-escalation, or Mental Health First Aid.
Other
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Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for adults.
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You’ll be expected to follow Glass Door’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
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A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support workers to join our Young People Service located in Tower Hamlets.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? 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 (take this out if BSW advert)
* 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.
Campbell Road Young Peoples service provides support and housing for 37 young people in Tower Hamlets that are either leaving care of affected by youth homelessness.
What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
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
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
- Passionate about improving outcomes for young people from a range of backgrounds
- Confident to assess and manage risks associated with our customers, with an attitude of positive risk taking
- Highly competent in advocating for young people, working with other professionals to get the best outcomes
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Experience working with young people
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.
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.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
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.
Please see our website for full Job description
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Main Purpose of Role
CFAB is a national charity and the UK-branch of the International Social Service network. Our social work team helps to resolve cases involving child protection, children in care, and vulnerable adults when the case crosses international borders. CFAB social workers offer advice and guidance to individuals and local authorities and help to link social work services between the UK and another country. CFAB social workers engage in direct work with beneficiaries through kinship assessments and risk assessments.
The main purpose of the role is: to manage a caseload of complex cases originating in the UK or overseas which involve child protection issues; to support, advise and quality assure the work of social workers in other countries; to deliver training to professionals on issues related to international social work, and: when needed, to complete kinship assessments of family members who have come forward to care for a child in care.
Note: Whilst there are some opportunities to complete direct work with service users, such opportunities are limited as the focus of the role involves supporting social workers abroad and delivering training to UK Local Authorities.
Main duties, tasks and key results
1. To hold a caseload of allocated cases originating in the UK or overseas
- Quality assuring complex kinship and parenting assessments completed by social workers abroad for court proceedings in the UK.
- Managing complex cases requiring liaison with local authorities or individuals in the UK, and the relevant authorities overseas to resolve the case;
- Assessing cases referred to CFAB, identifying the intervention required and the resources/agency to undertake it
- Preparing information for referral abroad or to an agency in the UK;
- Establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with clients and/or agencies in the UK and overseas to ensure the progression of cases to resolution;
- Ensuring that all cases are dealt with in a manner consistent with CFAB guidelines and Social Work England’s’ professional standards;
- Undertaking the required administrative tasks.
2. To participate in running the Advice Line service and responding to enquiries made to CFAB
- Offering advice to local authorities, NGOs and individuals
- Advising on referral procedure and fees
- Sending follow-up documents to enquirers
- Liaising with overseas partners for advice and to establish if services are available
3. To provide training to local authority professionals
- Deliver training sessions, jointly and single-handedly, to UK authorities on issues relating to international child protection, e.g. child trafficking and private fostering
- Present on CFAB’s behalf to conferences on international child protection, as required.
4. To undertake social work assessments
- Undertake kinship assessments of individuals in the UK who have applied to care for a child within their family who is in care in another country;
5. To support the development of the Social Work Team and wider CFAB team through:
- Participation in social work and CFAB team meetings
- Regular supervision meetings with line manager
- Representing CFAB to external partners
- Contributing to special projects as required
6. To be adaptable and willing to take on new roles and responsibilities as the services of CFAB develop in response to the changing needs
7. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation and policies affecting the work of CFAB to ensure a high quality consultancy service to service users.
8. To present, represent and promote the organisation to a range of audiences and settings, including promotional events.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE
Essential
1. Right to work in the UK
2. A thorough and in-depth knowledge of safeguarding issues and all relevant UK legislation and knowledge of international regulations.
3. Strong reporting writing and analytical skills
4. Ability to use discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
5. Ability and commitment to undertake all duties and interactions with employees, partner providers and customers fairly, without unlawful discrimination, and with due regard to CFAB’s equality, diversity and health and safety polices.
6. Knowledge and understanding of cross cultural social care issues and commitment to the charitable services CFAB provides.
7. Excellent spoken and written English.
8. Excellent ICT skills.
Desirable
9. Experience of conducting assessments to inform court proceedings in the UK
10. Experience of working for a charity or NGO
11. Experience of working in international child protection and/or in multicultural settings.
12. Ability to speak and write to a business level in a language relevant to CFAB’s work other than English
Special issues
Occasional requirement to travel within the UK to complete assessments or deliver training.
Key external contacts
International Social Service network partners
Local Authorities across the UK
Additional Requirements
1. Ensuring adherence to necessary legislation e.g. Data Protection Act, Health and Safety Act
This job description is a non-contractual document and may be changed at any time by CFAB. All employees are expected to be flexible over the tasks/duties and responsibilities of their roles in order to meet the needs of both of CFAB and our service users/partners.
CFAB exists to ensure that every child in the UK has the right to care, protection and family life, no matter where they come from.




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Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for an Activity Worker to join our team in Dunelm, Chadwell Heath. You will join us on a full-time basis (37 hours a week) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £23,582 per annum plus benefits.
Dunelm is a Nursing Home for 11 service users with severe learning Disabilities and complex Healthcare needs. As a support worker you will work closely with other Healthcare Professionals around Chadwell heath Area. Service users require 24-hour holistic support around all their needs including accessing the Community for activities.
About the Activity Worker role:
We’re looking for an Activity Worker who wants to make a real difference by joining a team that takes a refreshing approach to care.
We are looking for confident and capable Activity Worker who can think on their feet, are energetic, enthusiastic and who are proactive in creating in house and community-based activities. There is a strong team ethos and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels is essential.
Experience of working with people with Learning disabilities and individuals who are on the Autistic spectrum would be useful, however a can-do and positive attitude is more important. Part your role will include working on a one-to-one basis with our service users.
Skills and experience of our ideal Activity Worker:
- A caring, patient nature
- The ability to follow instruction
- A willingness and desire to develop
- Effective communication skills in written and spoken English
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
To join us as our Activity Worker please click apply below.
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support workers to join our Homelessness and Complex needs Service located in Brent.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? 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 (take this out if BSW advert)
* 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.
A Support Worker will help to enable vulnerable people with complex support needs to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
The shift pattern of the role consist of: 40 hours 1 x scattered site 2 x Pound Lane Shift pro-rota 7.30-3.30 and 1.30 -9.30 shift pattern with weekends included.
What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Oversee the daily running of the service ensuring all health and safety responsibilities are met
* Raise safeguarding alerts and complete incident reports within specified timeframe
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of living standards
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with our Resettlement Officer and Brent Housing team.
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
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
? Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
? Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
? Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.
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.
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.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
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.
Please see our website for full Job Description