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In this pivotal role, you’ll be the central source of safeguarding expertise - advising senior leaders, shaping strategy, and ensuring best practice is embedded throughout our services. You’ll lead on strategy, practice, training, data analysis, and multi-agency collaboration, all while promoting a culture of empowerment, co-production, and service user voice.
What we’re looking for:
• Extensive safeguarding experience with children and/or vulnerable adults
• A relevant health/social care qualification (e.g. Social Work Degree)
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Commitment to social justice and the Christian values of the YMCA
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. We offer flexible working, professional development, and this role provides the opportunity to shape safeguarding practice at every level.
Location: Minimum 3 days in our central hub, (currently Hatfield moving to Watford in April’26), with the ability to work flexibly across Herts, Beds, Bucks & beyond. There may be some occasional evening meetings as part of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how your skills, experience, and passion align with this role. Joining our team means contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference — and we can’t wait to hear from you!
Important: We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made
Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying
Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.
At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BENEFITS
- Flexible working arrangements
 - 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
 - Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
 - Annual performance and pay progression reviews
 - Up to 5% pension contribution
 - Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
 - Cycle to work scheme
 - Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
 - Work phone and laptop
 - A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
 
Settle is committed to increasing the representation of lived experience of the care system in our team. For this reason, care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria below are particularly encouraged to apply, and will be guaranteed an interview. Please refer to the final page of the job description to understand what we mean by the term ‘care-experienced’.
We’re looking to grow our delivery team with a brand new role that is responsible for processing the referrals we receive for the Settle Programme as well as holding assessment meetings as and when necessary. The successful candidate will also be a Senior Settle Coach holding a reduced caseload and using their frontline skills to work one-to-one with care-experienced young people across London.
For this role, we anticipate that you will spend 50-60% of your time processing and responding to referrals, including taking further steps to assess the needs of the young person who has been referred. To do this you’ll work closely with our Programme Management team, Business Development team and referral partners to ensure that we have all the necessary information to deal safely and appropriately with referrals. As this is a new role to the organisation, there will be scope to shape and influence the way this work is managed alongside your manager and our Chief Operating Officer.
We then anticipate you will spend the remaining 40-50% of your time as a Senior Settle Coach, working on the frontline, delivering one-to-one sessions with care-experienced young people across London. You’ll work closely with our partners to ensure the smooth delivery of our contracts and with the Programme Management team and Senior Partnerships Manager to support reporting on outcomes and regular partnership meetings.
You will report into a manager within the Programme Management team.
Candidates with experience of assessing and managing risk are encouraged to apply. Essential requirements include the ability to hold multiple perspectives alongside each other, ability to approach risk and need from a curious perspective, comfort and ability to escalate concerns as well as strong people skills. It is essential that the candidate has at least 2 years of frontline experience to fulfil the Senior Settle Coach requirements.
We are advertising this role on a hybrid basis; with travel into the office one or two days a week and travelling to deliver sessions across London for some of the rest of the week.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
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Hours: 0.4 or 0.6FTE (14/21 hours per week respectively)
Location: Hybrid. Staff work remotely and from the Medact office in East London. London-based staff work in-person as a team one day per week, and staff based outside London come in at least once a month, with support for travel costs. Applications from outside London are encouraged.
Salary: £15,818.48 at 0.4FTE or £23,727.71 at 0.6FTE (£39,546.19 full time equivalent). Note: We do not negotiate salaries, so please only apply if this is in line with your expectations.
About the role
Medact is hiring for the new role of Fundraising Manager: Trusts & Grants to secure grant funds for the organisation over a critical one-year period. The new Fundraising Manager will be responsible for completing applications already in the pipeline, and then setting out a plan to apply for as many successful grants as possible in the period and delivering it.
The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and our programme staff, to identify, develop and write grant proposals to relevant funders, for both restricted and unrestricted income streams.
About you
This is a skilled role but you don’t need to have had a job in an NGO before or be a professional campaigner to be right for it. You might have successfully fundraised for a local community organisation or a grassroots campaign on a social justice or health issue that you care about.
You’ll have strong skills in developing and writing applications, with a strong understanding of the funding landscape and potential relevant grantmakers. You need to be a great communicator, able to translate the work of an organisation into language tailored for different funding bodies. You’ll also be a strong team player, able to work with relevant staff members to develop winning applications that fit properly within our existing strategy and areas of work.
About Medact
Medact organises with the health community to win a world in which everyone can truly achieve and exercise their human right to health. We cover some of the most pressing national and global threats to health and wellbeing including institutional racism; climate change; human rights abuses; violent conflict; and rising inequality. We’re a member-led organisation, and our members are made up of a range of people who work in health including nurses, doctors, midwives, and clinical researchers.
We take an organising-centred approach to our work. We build community power by working in solidarity with health workers and the communities experiencing harm from the unjust systems we challenge. We run national campaigns, use research to expose injustice, and we support local organising groups across the country who lead most of our work.
Benefits
- 35 hour full time work week
 - 25 days paid holidays (pro-rata) plus bank holidays and additional days at Christmas when the office is closed
 - Employer pension contribution
 - Flexible working
 - Learning and development budget
 - Cycle to work scheme
 - A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In-Work Support Worker (Job Coach)
Salary: £15 p/h
Place of work: Various London locations
Reports to: Project Lead – Employment Development & Access Support
Contract period: Various hours as needed – zero hours contract (Bank Staff)
The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the Social Model of Disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.
The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 24 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of disability – all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.
AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, Independent Living and Direct Payments.
AoD’s Employment Service
The Action on Disability Employment Service is setting the agenda for disability employment across London with great results. We have carved out a role, and reputation, for setting up and delivering supported internships for people with learning disabilities. We provide management, job coaching and employer engagement for over 50 young people with learning disabilities each year across our 6 internship sites.
We are looking to recruit a number of job coaches to support interns and graduates of these programs in their jobs.
Background
Action on Disability is the supported employment service partner on a number of supported internships for young people with learning disabilities around West and South London. They are looking to recruit a number of job coaches to support interns and graduates of these programs in their jobs.
The Post
The purpose of the job is to provide coaching, support and guidance to young people with learning disabilities (17+) within their workplaces. You will support interns/graduates to become independent in their roles and provide the necessary coaching, training and encouragement to enable them to succeed. You will work closely with the employer to ensure they are supported and can confidently manage and train their intern/employee once your support has been withdrawn.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To carry out a detailed job analysis of potential jobs / work placements
 - To carry out detailed job matching of service users and jobs
 - To comprehensively learn jobs across different sectors – not restricted to but potentially including – Catering, Customer Service, Administration, IT and Retail
 - To implement training/coaching plans which will enable the candidates to fulfil their roles to employer standards
 - To conduct regular reviews to ensure candidates are progressing within their roles and to identify and meet new support needs
 - To build up natural support within employers and taper off one 1:1 job coaching over time
 - To negotiate and implement disability-related reasonable adjustments on an individual basis
 - To identify client’s skills, strengths, interests and aspirations to inform an ongoing vocational profile
 - To liaise with managers to discuss progress and respond to issues
 
Organisational responsibilities
- To work in accordance with Action on Disability’s Aims, Objectives and Values
 - To comply with all organisational and departmental policies and procedures, and in particular to ensure safe, fair and responsible working practices through the implementation of AoD’s Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Confidentiality policies
 - To promote the work of AoD and promote and implement the social model of disability
 - To keep accurate records and provide monitoring statistics and evaluation information as required for internal and external purposes
 - To participate in and actively contribute to individual supervision, training, team and organisational meetings
 - To work flexibly, being prepared to perform other duties commensurate with the role, which may include new areas of operation following consultation
 - Any other task appropriate to the role.
 
Person Specification
Essential
- High expectations for the employment potential of young people with learning disabilities
 - Experience of training, education or employment support delivery for marginalised groups
 - Significant and demonstrable experience of supporting people facing complex barriers to achieve their goals
 - An understanding of the needs of employers and the benefits to business of having a diverse workforce
 - An understanding of the Social Model of Disability and its practical application
 - Ability and willingness to learn and carry out all tasks within a variety of jobs, in order to be able to coach the client
 - Demonstrable experience of success in building strong and positive relationships and rapport with a wide variety of people and organisations
 - Demonstrable problem-solving skills and experience
 - Excellent negotiation skills
 - Demonstrable ability to communicate with a wide range of people
 - Good organisational skills and ability to keep accurate records and case notes
 - Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet and a good level of computer literacy.
 - Being willing and able to travel easily within the boroughs of London relevant to the role
 - To be available for work during some unsocial hours according to the demands of the work
 
Desirable
- Qualification in Advice and Guidance/Supported Employment/Youth Work or Training
 - An understanding of the factors to be considered in supporting people with learning disabilities into employment
 - Experience of working with disabled young people
 
Finally, Action on Disability positively welcomes applications from disabled people. Please identify any specific requirements you may have, or wish to bring, to ensure full access at your interview if you are shortlisted.
Deadline: Ongoing. We recruit for this role on a rolling basis with regular interview days.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Rosebuds Preschool has a great opportunity for a Preschool and Family Operations Lead, to drive the quality and development of our award-winning services for children, young people, and families at the Max Roach Centre. This role emphasises a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to early years education, play, and child initiatives.
What does your role look like:
Quality Oversight: Ensure high-quality early years learning and care at Rosebuds Preschool. Develop quality assurance frameworks to evaluate service effectiveness in addition to the formulation of a meaningful programme of family and child centred activities within our Play and Family Support initiatives at the centre.
Program Development: Design and manage family and child-centered activities in our play, and Family Support initiatives. Collaborate with practitioners to enhance educational offerings and align with best practices.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Promote integrated working across early years sectors. Engage in collaborative planning with educators, social services, health providers, and community organizations.
Leadership and Management: Advanced Early Years management knowledge, understanding and experience is fundamental to this role. Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering professional development and continuous improvement.
Community Engagement: Organise year-round activities reflecting the Max Roach community's needs. Build relationships with partners to create a robust ecosystem for families.
Benefits of working with us:
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Concessional Preschool Place
- Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support
- Regular Socials and Team Building Opportunities.
- Free Enhanced DBS Checks
- Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Induction and Supervision Programme
- Personal and Professional Development Plan
- Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff
Requirements:
Looking for an individual that can inspire and develop a team, is willing to learn and has a passion for working with children, young people and their families. With a recognised qualification in Early Years / Childcare at Level 3 with a proven track record of 5 year's experience in a management / leadership role in an early years setting.
Experience of:
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devising and applying a high quality curriculum for young children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
 
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managing a team of early years professionals to improve the quality of EY practice.
 
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working with external groups / partners / organisations in a EY provision in a way that supports the child and its’ family in a holistic way.
 
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Oversight and designed lead for Safeguarding children, Health and Safety.
 
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Monitoring activities / services using a database system.
 
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Managing and working within a designated budget.
 
Role Title: Preschool and Family Programmes Lead
Hours: 35 hours per week, 8 hours per day Monday to Friday (Hours will include some afterschool wraparound, occasional evenings and weekends).
We value work life balance and are willing to consider term time only and or 4 day week.
Salary: £38,000 (FTE)
Location: Max Roach Centre, in person
Holiday: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas 2 weeks allocation.
Please send your CV by Friday 21st November 2025.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 24th November 2025.
Loughborough Community Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please send a covering letter along with CV
"A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, learn and thrive".
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
Job Title: Support Mentor
Location: West London (Unfortunately, this premises has no step free access)
Salary: £27,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (One Saturday once every 3 months instead of a Friday) on a rolling rota including 07:30 - 15:30, 09:00 - 17:00 and 11:30 - 19:30
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Mentor. We are looking for someone who really cares about the rights of women and their children to join our service in West London. This is an opportunity to support within a refuge accommodation for women and children surviving domestic abuse, many of whom are living with trauma. As a Support Mentor, you will support in providing a much needed safe space and support for women, for them to feel empowered in their healing journey and feel secure in their independence, strengths, and skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support residents/participants to achieve their desired goals/outcomes in various ways
 - Ensure all residents/participants understand their rights and responsibilities, and have access to the right tools, resources, and networks to support them in achieving their goals.
 - Develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running and development of various projects and activities.
 - Empower residents/participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.
 - Provide advice, information, guidance, and life skills training to residents/participants as required.
 - Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risks.
 
About You
Our Refuge works to support women with complex and enduring needs and women who experience domestic abuse to reclaim their power and find their voice. We are passionate about working in a supportive, solution focused and trauma informed way to support our residents and participants to make and sustain positive change. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver exceptional support to women and children at a particularly challenging time in their lives. We are looking for passionate, motivated and proactive individuals who are dedicated to making a positive difference.
- Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
 - Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs
 - Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
 - Experience working with, or a strong understanding of, domestic abuse and the systemic barriers faced by women.
 - Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
 - Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
 - Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
 - Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
 - Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
 
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
 - Employer Pension Contribution
 - Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
 - Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
 - Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
 - Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
 - Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
 - Life Assurance Scheme
 - Cycle-to-work scheme
 - Annual Staff Awards
 - EDI Ambassador programme
 
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
Kinship Minds is a transformative programme that enhances the support we provide to kinship carers in England and Wales. Our goal is to build kinship carers' confidence and equip them with the knowledge and skills to support children in their care - especially in recognising and responding to early signs of mental health issues.
We are at the beginning of our journey to embed therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches across all areas of service delivery. This includes 1-to-1 support, digital resources and training, and peer support networks.
The Strategic Trauma-Informed Practice Manager will lead this transition, helping us move from a trauma-sensitive organisation on a journey that becomes trauma-aware, trauma-informed, and ultimately trauma-responsive.
This strategic and hands-on role will help Kinship strengthen its therapeutic offer and build the confidence and capacity of staff and kinship carers to understand trauma and the impact it has, and provide strategies to support. We are particularly interested in experience in developing trauma-informed parenting training and resources.
The postholder will play a key role in developing and manualising our trauma-informed approach across core services: Kinship Connected, Kinship Reach, our Advice Service, and Peer Support Service. They will work with subject matter experts to develop trauma-informed approaches, toolkits and resources into everyday service delivery – based on the needs of kinship carers and their families.
You will need to be able to step into this role quickly, bringing your experience of building and developing trauma-informed approaches in complex services. You will have strong leadership capabilities, able to work at pace autonomously with creativity and dynamism. You will need to have excellent attention to detail.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and leading Kinship’s trauma-informed strategy, ensuring the implementation of trauma-informed principles across all service delivery (for example, using Dr Karen Treisman’s approach).
 - Leading the development and manualisation of trauma-informed practice across Kinship Connected, Kinship Reach, the Advice Service, and the Peer Support Service. This includes resources, approach and content.
 - Supporting organisational development to embed trauma-informed values in practice, culture, policy, and leadership, working with our Head of People and Culture.
 - Developing reflective practice approach to support managers to staff and volunteer resilience particularly across services. This could include a ‘train the trainer’ approach.
 - Auditing current practices and recommend systems and processes to support trauma-informed service delivery.
 - Developing and delivering capacity-building approaches and resources for kinship carers to help them identify and respond to trauma and mental health needs in children.
 - Working collaboratively with subject matter experts to develop self-guided training, toolkits, and multimedia resources.
 - Providing and leading expert input into the trauma-informed design and delivery of Kinship Connected, Kinship Reach, Advice Service and other 1-to-1 support programmes.
 - Guiding frontline delivery staff to adopt trauma-informed practice, including the use of strengths-based approaches and flexible, family-led planning.
 - Representing Kinship at external events and meetings to raise awareness of the services and to influence other organisations, policy and practice.
 - Full list of responsibilities in the the job pack below.
 
Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience includes:
- A qualified trauma-informed practitioner with significant experience in delivering or developing trauma-informed services.
 - Experience working with kinship carers or in adoption and fostering sector.
 - Proven experience applying the principles of trauma-informed care across organisations, preferably in children and family services.
 - Experience in designing and delivering training and coaching for professionals and/or families on trauma and therapeutic approaches.
 - Excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures focusing on contributing to a culture which values transparency, reflective practice and continuous learning.
 
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and you will also be asked to answer 5 short questions in place of a cover letter.
- Application deadline: 12pm, Friday 7 November 2025
 - First interview: w/c 17 November 2025
 
Kinship reserves the right to close applications early on receipt of sufficient applications. Apply early!
                Some tips for your application:
•	Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly. 
•	Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
•	Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience. 
•	Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do. 
            
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
                                


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Job Title: Case Worker – CAPSA Services (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy)
Reports to: CAPSA Team Manager
Geographic focus: Lambeth
Salary:£30,500
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)
Duration:1 Year Contract (with a potential to extend)
Benefits:26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, Employees' Assistance Programme.
Purpose of the role
The CAPSA (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy) Worker role has been specifically designed to support Black people using the secondary mental health system. As a CAPSA Worker, you will provide both Generic Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to eligible individuals, including people detained under the Mental Health Act(MHA) 1983/2007, conditionally discharged restricted patients, those under Guardianship, and those on Community Treatment orders, as well as individuals considered for section 57 treatments.
You will play a key role in ensuring that the perspectives of Black service users are recognised and respected, addressing their unique and multiple needs, and promoting access to advocacy for all eligible individuals. You will raise awareness of advocacy, rights under the MHA, and the CAPSA service among professionals, individuals, and agencies.
In addition to direct advocacy, you will contribute to service development by supporting an effective administration system and helping evaluate the impact of advocacy for both service users and commissioners.
As part of CAPSA’s race-led approach to systems change, you will also help challenge systemic racism in mental health services, embed culturally competent practice, and promote equitable care within South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM).
Job summary
Black Thrive Lambeth has developed a co-designed, culturally appropriate peer support and advocacy service (CAPSA) on behalf of the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA). CAPSA provides support to Black community members with mental health needs through peer support and advocacy, led by individuals with lived experience or lived understanding of mental health challenges. The service creates a space where experiences are respected, accepted, and valued equally.
The role involves building positive relationships with Black service users; offering one-to-one and group advocacy; supporting self-advocacy; gathering and sharing information to inform decision-making; and preparing monitoring reports and feedback. Advocates ensure that the views, wishes, and needs of Black service users are heard and acknowledged, addressing the impact of racism within traditional mental health services.
Duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Advocacy & Support for Black Service Users
- Work with individual Black service users to provide culturally informed advocacy, support, and representation to assist them in decision-making related to their care, treatment, and legal status.
 - You will manage a caseload of up to 10 clients.
 - This will consist of weekly meetings with clients and supporting them around their care in the mental health system, this will be both within inpatient services and CMHTs (Community Mental Health Teams) as well as in the community.
 - Support Black service users in developing and maintaining their cultural identity by identifying strengths and advocating for culturally relevant mental health interventions.
 - Develop trusting relationships with Black service users within appropriate boundaries to help them express their mental health needs.
 - Assist service users in preparing for meetings, attend appointments with them if required, and advocate on their behalf where needed.
 - Provide information and updates on the progress of advocacy issues and ensure clients understand proceedings.
 
Culturally Informed Peer Support & Recovery
- Use lived experience and cultural understanding to promote positive self-esteem and recovery through a culturally informed peer support model.
 - Provide practical guidance to Black service users, and where appropriate, their carers, on self-care, resilience strategies, and managing mental health within a race equality framework.
 - Promote service user involvement by empowering individuals to communicate their culturally lived experiences and mental health needs to professionals.
 - Challenge peer support models, stigma, and discriminatory practices that fail to recognise the cultural needs of Black service users.
 
Community Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and community members to develop a culturally informed advocacy and peer support model.
 - Establish regular advocacy ‘drop-ins’ on wards and in the community, ensuring accessibility for Black service users.
 - Signpost service users to culturally relevant community, inpatient, and online resources, as well as mainstream and specialist services.
 - Liaise with, and when necessary, challenge NHS professionals, care teams, and local authorities to ensure due process and cultural competence in service delivery.
 - To maintain a level of professionalism in all spaces always.
 
Role Expectations
- Maintain confidentiality, respect service users’ right to privacy, and ensure their dignity is always upheld.
 - Keep accurate and timely records of advocacy and peer support work, providing regular verbal and written reports to the line manager.
 - Attend team meetings, participate in one-to-one supervision, group supervision sessions, and complete mandatory training in peer support and other job-related areas.
 - Raise safeguarding concerns following organisational policies and procedures.
 
GENERAL
- To attend and participate in meetings held by the CAPSA team and other bodies as required.
 - To maintain records of hours worked and to complete accurate expense returns.
 - To foster and develop an equality and diversity approach within the role, in line with Black Thrive’
 - To promote the service through the distribution of publicity materials, liaising with statutory and voluntary services, and, where appropriate, through the media and presentations to local groups within the agreed company policies.
 - To promote the role of advocates both within the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) and externally.
 - To work well as part of the team in a way that promotes inclusivity and respect in a supportive environment.
 - The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
 
Qualities Required
Each quality is marked as either E (Essential) or D (Desirable).
Experience (E/D)
- Understanding and/or experience of mental health legislation and the Mental Health journey process in numerous settings – E
 - Lived experience of racism or discrimination in wider society and in the provision of mental health services – E
 - Experience of identifying and meeting the needs of individual people – E
 - Experience and ability to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders – E
 - A commitment to working in an anti-racist and anti-oppressive way – E
 - Confidence in challenging stigma and discrimination within structural settings – E
 - Experience of working in an advocacy or healthcare setting – D
 
Knowledge and Skills (E/D)
- Understanding and knowledge of assessment of needs – E
 - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences – E
 - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including via telephone, in person, over video link, and through presentations, demonstrating confidence and assertiveness – E
 - Emotional resilience and the ability to cope with sometimes challenging people and environments – E
 - Ability to work flexibly to meet varying demands on the service – E
 - Good organisational skills, including timekeeping and ability to travel to different locations – E
 - Excellent computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – E
 - An understanding and awareness of The Equality Act 2010 – E
 - Ability to act calmly and respond professionally to distress, disturbance, and unpredictability – E
 - Ability to work independently on own initiative and prioritise workload while working as part of a team – E
 - Commitment to learning through work-based learning and mandatory training – E
 - Knowledge of mental health legislation such as MHA 1983/2007, MCA 2017 – D
 - Understanding of the specific role, purpose, and responsibilities of an Independent Mental Health Advocate – D
 - Knowledge and/or awareness of safeguarding issues – D
 - An additional language (e.g., Portuguese, French, etc.) – D
 - Qualifications in Peer Support / Advocacy – D
 
We welcome applications specifically from Black people of African and Caribbean heritage, as the statutory requirement of the Equality Act 2010, Advance Equality in Mental Health 2020 and Parent Carer Race Equality Framework 2020, in order to address the importance of Black employee safety. These posts are therefore restricted to Black applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Still, we will treat applicants with a criminal record fairly and not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
                Please make sure you download a copy of our vacancy for reference.
You should provide a CV and a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) outlining your suitability for the post, including the relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
Application deadline is is Friday 14th November 2025 by 12pm
The interview will comprise of two stages.
1. An assessment will be given on the day of your interview to be completed before your verbal interview. 
2. A verbal interview will be conducted in person with a panel of 3 people, 
Interviews will take place during week commencing 8th December 2025 and will take place in person at Black Thrive’s offices. 
            
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception



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Actively Interviewing
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!
Job Title: Support Mentor
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), the service is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith) station. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £27,000 (Full Time equivalent)
Shift Pattern: Part Time 15 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota between 09:00 - 17:00 and 13:00 - 21:00. You may be required to work bank holidays and evenings as required.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Mentor to join our team based in RBKC to support our residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds. You will support in providing our residents with the support needed to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals in a person centred approach. You will work within a residential setting, creating a safe and comfortable space which our residents can call their homes during their time within the service. The role includes:
- Supporting residents with daily tasks
 - Holding a caseload, conducting key work sessions which are personable to their needs
 - Carry out regular welfare checks, safeguarding checks, and general living checks
 - Encourage residents to take part in activities and events
 - Keep support plans up to date on a regular basis
 - Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary
 - Carry out general housing management support
 
About You
We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who have multiple and complex needs, with a drive to help support those who suffer with homelessness, mental health, and substance use. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. Further we look for:
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs
 - Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
 - Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
 - Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
 - Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
 - Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
 - Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
 
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
 - Employer Pension Contribution
 - Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
 - Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
 - Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
 - Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
 - Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
 - Life Assurance Scheme
 - Cycle-to-work scheme
 - Annual Staff Awards
 - EDI Ambassador programme
 - Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
 - Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
 
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Discipleship & Faith Formation Officer: Faith at Home
The Vacancy
Are you committed to nurturing faith in children, young people, and across the generations within family life? Do you have a heart for empowering churches and leaders to embrace whole-life discipleship? Are you a skilled educator and enabler who recognises the vital role of home in shaping spiritual journeys and is passionate about equipping others to do the same?
We are offering an interesting and varied opportunity to support the work of the Connexional Team and the wider Methodist Church in developing, providing, and maintaining quality training, resourcing, network organisation, accompaniment, and experiences – in ways that are theologically-rooted, culturally-resonant, inclusive, relational, creative, and compelling for children and young people in their homes, with their families, responsible adults, and/or care providers.
Working alongside the Discipleship Team and colleagues within the Evangelism & Growth Team, you will be developing and communicating with networks around the Methodist Church’s biblically- and theologically coherent vision and strategy for multi-generational Methodist discipleship. As part of this, an important aspect of the role will be supporting the development of a coherent discipleship pathway across different age groups within families and children at home, which will be sensitive to key transitional development stages across generations and life experiences. You will be working with circuits and local churches as well as in partnership with external organisations; in addition, you will be and active part of the development and delivery of key events such as 3Generate.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the Methodist Church and enable people of all generations to embark on a life-long discipleship journey.
About You
We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to the work of the development and delivery of the Discipleship stream outlined in Methodist Church’s evangelism and growth strategy – part of the Church’s commitment to be a growing, inclusive, evangelistic, and justice-seeking Church.
You will preferably have experience in training and project management, and it is essential that you are experienced in children, family and youth ministry. You must be experienced in the development and delivery of teaching programmes and have a good understanding of intergenerational faith development. As a good project manager and communicator, you are able to work with ecumenical and secular partners as well as local Methodist Churches and Circuits. Experience with digital content development and social media would be an advantage.
We are a collaborative team and therefore welcome applications from those who wish to contribute to the work of the team in a positive and proactive way.
A faith is an essential requirement for this role and in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 it is and it will remain throughout the life of the employment contract an occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a practicing Christian.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Closing date: Friday, 7 November 2025
Interview date: Friday, 21 November 2025
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
                                We're looking for a driven, enthusiastic and resilient Housing Coordinator to join our Gateway Service in Southwark.
£25,169.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? 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
 - Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
 
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.
Main duties include:
- Provide first point of contact on site for Local Authority staff, occupants, Look Ahead colleagues, contractors and visitors
 - Carry out day to day management of the building including managing breaches of house rules, including alerting Local Authority when tenancy enforcement action is required
 
The post-holder will:
- Be the main point of contact for Local Authority partner and contractors and carry out day to day management of the building and the facilities
 - Manage all void processes - void inspections and void event monitoring
 - Report maintenance issues and repairs
 
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:
- An understanding of the needs of customers who have experienced homelessness and who may also have support needs.
 - Excellent time management skills to prioritise tasks in a logical and systematic way.
 - Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with vulnerable people in a sensitive , friendly and clear manner.
 
What you'll bring:
- 2 years experience of working in housing or a related field.
 - Experience of liaising with housing benefit departments ,council tax and other external agencies.
 
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 120 services, providing support to around 6000 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, young people 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 full job decription on Our website
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered)
 - Location: Rennie Grove Peace – Watford & Hertsmere
 - Salary: Rennie Grove Peace Band 6 - £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata)
 - Closing date: 15 November 2025 at 12 noon
 - Interview date: 28 November 2025
 
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The post holder will work flexible hours working to structured shift patterns covering 7am-9.30pm on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday. Although based in the community, post holders may occasionally be required to work in other Rennie Grove Peace Care settings to ensure adequate staffing levels and to gain experience of the wider hospice delivery of care.
You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas:
- Proactively contribute to the delivery of high-quality safe evidence-based care.
 - Responding to SOS calls visiting patients in their own home to provide palliative and end of life care.
 - To lead on and coordinate assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care. Ensuring a holistic approach that is sensitive and responsive to the patients’ ever changing needs.
 - To be responsible for the coordination and smooth running of a shift and visits ensuring it is well organised.
 - As a member of the wider Rennie Grove Peace Care staff sign up and demonstrate delivery of the organisational agreed mission, vision and values.
 - Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.
 - As a lone worker be responsible for your own and others safety by adhering to the Lone Worker policy and procedure requirements.
 
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All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Please note, we do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer.
If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate to this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
Our commitment to Equality and Diversity
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
If you are disabled and satisfactorily meet the job specification, we will invite you to interview. You can contact us to let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.
We're looking for an analytical, collaborative, and adaptable Data Integration Specialist to join our Performance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.
£45,000.00 - £50,000.00 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
 - 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.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
As a Data Integration Specialist you will play a key role in ensuring the success of Look Ahead's Move Forward transformation programme where we are currently adopting several new systems and integration structure in the next 12 months.
This role is as much about stakeholder engagement s it is about the technical credits, and will suit applicants with a firm knowledge of data management frameworks as well as experience in project management in a data or IT setting.
You will support the organisation to manage information securely and effectively, and your work will help drive the success of our data strategy.
Look Ahead offers a hybrid working environment. The post holder will work at our Headquarters in Caledonian Road at least two days per week (Mondays and Thursdays).
For a full job description, please visit our website.
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.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 24th November 2025
Salary: £35,327 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term contract to 31st March 2027, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) We operate a blended working approach where you will be required to work in the office two days a week, Wednesday & one other day tbc
About The Role
As a Grants and Learning Officer, you’ll be helping us to deliver our ambitious, nationwide grants programme. We currently support over 500 grassroots organisations and 18-30 year old creatives, and have a busy grants cycle to manage, alongside ever-increasing numbers of applications.
This year, we’re building and migrating to a new grants database and you’ll play an integral role on the project team. In addition, you’ll manage an assigned portfolio of grants, and help with all aspects of the funding cycle. You’ll support applicants and funded partners, make funding recommendations, administer grants, provide feedback and support, and visit projects.
About You
First and foremost, you’ll be passionate about the work that Youth Music does. As a skilled administrator, you’re not fazed by planning, monitoring, reporting, and spreadsheets. You have an eye for detail. You’ve got good IT skills and working knowledge of how databases operate. With the development of our new database this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys developing processes and working with data and detail.
You’re a collaborative worker who enjoys being part of a friendly team, as well as travelling on your own to build new relationships with a diverse range of people. As a grants manager you’ll have an instinct for what’s important – when to give advice, and when to step back.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Making
- Relationship management for a diverse portfolio of grants within allocated areas or specialisms.
 - Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the music/creative landscape and issues affecting your allocated areas.
 - Provide telephone, online (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, webinars) and email advice to potential applicants.
 - Assess grant applications.
 - Make recommendations to the assessment panel.
 - Efficient and effective turnaround of grants administration, primarily through our grants databases (Salesforce and Grant Tracker).
 - Ensure data in the grants database is accurate and up-to-date, and support with data input, analysis and cleansing.
 - Review grant requirements and ensure quick processing of payments.
 - Undertake visits to funded projects and attend events.
 - Provide advice and feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants.
 - Support the running and facilitation of events.
 - Contribute to the improvement of Youth Music’s funding processes and procedures in line with the flexible funding principles we’re committed to.
 - Provide support to others in the wider Youth Music team.
 
Learning and Projects
- Undertake project-based tasks as part of wider team or organisational project work.
 - Specialist knowledge about assigned areas of Youth Music’s work or operations and produce relevant outputs to help us and others to learn and develop.
 - Produce resources and content for the Youth Music community.
 - Present information and learning to internal and external colleagues.
 
General
- Carry out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
 - This post will require travel across the UK, occasionally involving overnight stays.
 - This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.
 
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working or volunteering in music education, music industries, grants management, youth work or advocacy, education, or not-for-profit settings.
 - Familiarity with the funding process.
 - Experience of working in an administrative role.
 - Experience using databases and other software.
 - Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office (in particular Outlook, Excel and Word).
 - Organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
 - Attention to detail.
 - Confident in decision-making and can work autonomously.
 - Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
 - Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
 - Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people.
 - A clear and persuasive verbal communicator with the ability to write in plain English.
 - Ability to build and manage relationships.
 - Analytical skills (you’ll be required to read and respond to applications and reports).
 - Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA), with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice.
 
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of project management, including financial planning and management.
 - Understanding of the social issues facing children and young people today.
 - Understanding youth voice and/or participatory grant making practices.
 - Understanding of organisational best practice (safeguarding, financial health, governance, equality, and diversity).
 - Understanding of the music education and / or music industries landscape.
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CAAS is an amazing organisation, supporting ADHD and autistic individuals, their families, and the community around them. We are in a great position, with stable funding, an experienced team of around 40 staff, and a new strategy that is inspiring and impactful. We are looking for a kind and effective leader to join us as our next CEO, and keep CAAS thriving into the future.
As CEO, you will have the confidence and the expertise to deliver on our vision of changing perceptions to reduce stigma and break down barriers, bringing strategic leadership experience, a high level of organisational ability, self-motivation and self-discipline. You will have a passion for extending our reach and will demonstrate experience in delivering strategy, leading effective teams and building relationships within our community.
To apply, you need to submit a completed application form alongside a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. Deadline to apply is by 10am on Monday 17th November, but feel free to reach out to our current CEO, Kay D'Cruz, for an informal chat about the role if you'd like to find out more.
More details about the job and additional information about the person specification can be found in the job description and in our recruitment pack, but in summary the key responsibilities of the role are:
Strategic Leadership: Deliver CAAS’s strategy, fulfil our legal obligations, evaluate and improve performance, report on progress, ensure CAAS remains well positioned for the future
Operational Leadership: Ensure robust systems, processes and policies, assess and manage organisational risk, build sustainable delivery mechanisms, oversee effective digital, communications and fundraising activity, maintain our case for support and tender for and manage contracts
People & Culture: Foster positive working cultures, promote staff wellbeing, ensure staff are focussed on delivering CAAS mission, drive staff development
External Relationships: Influence and advocate for change, act as lead ambassador for CAAS with funders, professionals and other stakeholders
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a passion for, and commitment to, our work
 - Have a track record of effective working at a senior leadership level, building supportive external relationships and driving positive internal cultures, based on compassion and a drive for excellence
 - Are action-orientated, adaptable and flexible in the pursuit of impact
 - Can juggle multiple and competing demands, and thrive in a busy, varied environment
 - Enjoy ensuring robust governance and compliance
 - Have strong written and verbal communication skills; are a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
 - Are warm, inclusive and approachable, an actively listener and neuro-affirmative
 
Further information is available on our website.
Our mission is to support, educate and empower individuals diagnosed with ADHD or who are autistic, their families and the community around them.
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