Diversity manager jobs in stratford, greater london
Background to the role
Job description
Job Purpose
The weekend Home & Settle Project Officer is responsible for responding to referrals received over the weekend from both Royal London Hospital & Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will work with the manager on Friday to deliver services and plan visits on the weekend for you to attend.
The service supports people returning after a stay in hospital, helping them to settle back at home, regain confidence and support with some practical tasks, e.g. shopping/cleaning. You will manage referrals, carry out assessments, and in liaison with the manager, allocate service users to Discharge and Settle Worker caseloads. You will provide direct frontline support and co-ordinate visits to the service users’ home in preparation for their return home. You will work collaboratively to lead and manage the weekend service to support the smooth transition from hospital to home for service users. The service is time limited, up to 4 or 6 weeks, to adjust, build confidence, and settle back in their homes.
Key Tasks
- Act as the first point of contact for all referrals over the weekend across both hospitals.
- Meet with patients in the community and/or hospital and carrying out assessments and risk assessments.
- Enter referrals on to AUKEL’s case management system (currently Charity Log) in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
- Allocate referrals to Discharge and Settle workers (in the week) using tech available (currently the Call Round App), training will be available.
- Collect feedback from service users and upload to case management system.
- Prepare and keep stock of AUKEL Welcome Packs and service leaflets.
- Deputise for the manger at discharge planning and other meetings as required.
- Support hospitals to improve the patient’s experience of the discharge process.
- Monitor the case loads of each of the Discharge and Settle workers (DSW) to ensure they are evenly and fairly balanced.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies providing support services.
- Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary readmission to hospital.
- Plan and develop person centred interventions to provide short term support for people after hospital discharge.
- Deliver the front-line support services over the weekend
- Provide occasional cover for the A/L of other Project Officers
- Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
- Supervise, support and develop DSWs and volunteers in your service.
- Liaise with the handyperson service about referrals and jobs for service users.
- Ensure DSW are resourced to sign post service users to other services when the home and settle service intervention ends.
- Arranging access visits to service user’s homes.
Administration
- ·Keep AUKEL’s case management system up to date, input all data, and ensure all referrals, interventions, time spent with service users are recorded.
- Allocate referrals to DSW using tech available (currently - Charity Log ‘Call Round’ App).
- Ensure wards have good supply of service leaflets and referral forms.
- Ensure data collected meets the requirements of the service’s contract monitoring and key performance indicators.
- Ensure customer feedback questionnaires are sent at the end of each intervention and record returns.
- Ensure admin tasks relating to service users, Discharge and Settle workers or general admin is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide cover as needed, i.e. annual leave and sickness, for the services you manage, and other hospital settle services provided by AUKEL
- Carry out monitoring of the service ensuring it meets the contractual requirements of commissioners.
Quality
- Be familiar with and to implement AUKEL policies and procedures.
- Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission fundamental standards.
- Ensure integration with other AUKEL projects, and service users are referred and/or sign-posted to appropriate support services available to them.
- Respond to safeguarding or other concerns and make appropriate reports and management action
Liaison
- Represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance affecting care and home support services.
- Work in collaboration with hospital colleagues including discharge teams, A&E, ward staff, community teams to support the successful discharge of people and reduce readmission.
- Liaise with other AUKEL home and settle services across London and work collaboratively to maintain effective services, including sharing staff where appropriate.
- Work closely with the AUKEL handyperson service to meet contractual obligations where a handyperson service is provided as part of the service.
- Liaise with contractors to arrange deliveries and works to service user’s homes.
General
- Meet regularly with your line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
- Attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
- Undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
- Undertake any training required to fulfil the post.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
- Work within AUKEL’s expectations of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Functional Links
- The Home and Settle Project Officer is supervised directly by the Home and Settle Manager.
- Close working is required with AUKEL Finance Team, Information, Advice, Advocacy & Befriending Services, AUKEL Community services directorate, and other home and settle services across East London.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a health or care setting.
- Experience of using IT systems to record work done.
- Experience of supporting colleagues (this could be in a non- managerial position)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital setting
- Experience of managing and developing staff.
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of conducting assessments and risk assessments.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
- Understanding of the needs of patients who may lack family or other support.
- Understanding of the needs of lone workers whilst working in the community.
- Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Understand of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and dignity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC fundamental standards
- Understanding of NHS hospital discharge procedures
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Intermediate IT skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Additional Requirements
- This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
- The role is required travel across East London
- Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
Additional Information
- This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and deliverables for the role.
- In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £27,646 - £30,718 per annum
About the Job
There's never been a better time to join their team! They have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you're not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
They're looking for a Cycling Development Officer to join their team in Inverness. In this role, you'll help transform lives by expanding access to cycling, with a focus on creating inclusive opportunities for disabled people.
Through this project, you'll support individuals to access resources and build confidence, making cycling a regular, empowering part of their everyday lives.
About You
They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that's great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them.
Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
Applications close at 8:00am on the 1st August.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Community Development Officer, Inclusion Officer, Disability Sports Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Outreach Coordinator, Project Development Officer, Community Programme Manager, Access and Inclusion Officer, Sports Development Officer, Community Cyclist Coordinator, etc.
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Recruitment Coordinator
Ref: REQ004406
£25,923 a year
London, E15 2GW/Hybrid Working
(Please note that due to the nature of this role, at least one day a week in the office is required.)
35 hours per week
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
Are you customer-focused, driven and resilient? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a dynamic team? If so, join our Recruitment Team and help us to deliver a 5-star internal recruitment service and provide a fair, inclusive and positive experience for every candidate and new colleague we welcome.
We are also happy to consider part-time working between 25 and 32 hours a week.
The role
We are looking for a Recruitment Coordinator to help us deliver a smooth, inclusive and high-quality recruitment and onboarding experience.
You will:
· support hiring managers and candidates across the organisation, making sure the journey from job advert to start date is as seamless and positive as possible.
· advertise roles and schedule interviews to guide managers through DBS checks and right to work processes,
· be a go-to person for recruitment coordination.
· support the improvement of our onboarding approach and provide data insights to help us continue improving our service.
· For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the Link to the job description.
About you
We are looking for someone who is organised, helpful and able to stay calm when things get busy. You should be confident working with systems, emails and speaking to different people. You will enjoy helping others and make sure things are done properly.
To do this job well, you will need:
· Experience in admin work, especially in recruitment or human resources
· Good at planning and organising tasks
· Happy speaking to different people and answering questions
· Able to work carefully and meet deadlines
· Understand why inclusion and fairness are important
Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.
Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, 31st July 2025.
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!
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Clinic Administrator to join our charity to play a vital role in the smooth running of our busy clinic, managing bookings, supporting therapists and volunteers, and helping improve our systems.
Hoxton Health is a long-established charity, based in St Leonards Hospital N1, and offers low-cost and free complementary - acupuncture, osteopathy, massage, reflexology, cranial sacral therapy and foothealth treatments - to older people and those with complex needs.
We need a Clinic Administrator to join our friendly team who is very organised and not afraid of a spreadsheet, as well as being empathetic and reliable.
Clinic Administrator Job Description
The full Clinic Administrator Job Description is attached for download, please use the attached Application Form to apply
Here are the key activies
- Booking System Management
You'll be in charge of implementing best practice arrangements for the booking system, setting up appointments efficiently to maximise the system's potential
- Developing the system
You'll be working with the Centre Director to look at how we can improve our monitoring, and booking systems
- Volunteer Support
You'll co-ordinate our team of volunteers who run our reception -
Therapist Support
You'll support therapists with getting set up, and with their impact reports
We offer
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A friendly and supportive work environment
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A role with real responsibility in managing the delivery of a much appreciated community service
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Being part of a small, welcoming team of staff, therapists, and volunteers
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25 days paid leave per year, pro rata
Full Job Description attached, please apply using Application form, also attached
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
This role plays a crucial part in our student journey, focusing on student attendance, attainment and assessment. Supporting the student body in the academic aspects of their day-to-day training, the Academic Services Officer is both an important student-facing and administrative member of the Fourth Monkey team.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills, proficiency in data management and experience of operating a student virtual learning environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) are recruiting for an Expert by Experience Coordinator to join our supportive and growing team. The Expert by Experience Coordinator is a new role in our small dynamic charity. The postholder will work to ensure the voices and perspectives of individuals with lived experience of asylum and forced migration are integrated into the design and delivery of AFRIL services and policy work. This role involves facilitating communication, promoting co-production, and empowering individuals to share their expertise to improve services and guide policy priorities.
The post involves coordinating our monthly Members Forum, and working with the core team to feed this into policy and service development, alongside thematic and sometimes practical support to our Allotment Steering Group, Rainbow Club Youth Council and Asylum Hotel Residents Forum. The postholder will develop the AFRIL ambassadors scheme, creating opportunities for former clients to continue to be involved in shaping AFRIL, and work with the Director to develop a governance level co-production structure as agreed with the Board of Trustees.
We are looking for a good people person, able to engage and inspire others, who demonstrates a collaborative approach to working with a range of stakeholders and in particular AFRIL clients who come from a variety of backgrounds. The postholder will be highly organised, have good project planning and execution skills, and a good working knowledge of the issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Community language skills are an asset.
About AFRIL
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is a registered charity that supports asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants in South East London. We support people to lift themselves out of poverty, assert their rights and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying problems that lead people to be in crisis, supporting people to integrate, contribute and thrive. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity. Our clients are at the heart of what we do and our approach is one of co-production and empowerment.
AFRIL delivers the following core services in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Bexley and Bromley:
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Rainbow Club Supplementary School - providing weekly supplementary education in English and Maths, arts, music and sports activities to children from refugee, migrant and asylum seeking backgrounds from 4-11 years old, plus youth volunteering programme and Youth Council (NRCSE and Sanctuary Status).
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Casework and Advocacy Service: providing AQS accredited advice, casework and legal interventions in asylum support, community care, housing, welfare benefits and related matters. Pre-Action Protocol letters to challenge unlawful public law decisions. The service currently provides Level 1 immigration advice under the Immigration Advice Agency.
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Destitution Support - a fortnightly Food Bank in partnership with St Peter’s Church providing food, food vouchers, toiletries, and other essentials, alongside a warm hub with free cafe, information and support. Small grants for essential items and cash payments for food in emergencies. Securing and distributing gifts in kind, e.g. winter coats, laptops and data.
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Allotment of Refuge - a welcoming community of food growers that supports improved health, wellbeing and integration of members, whilst protecting the local environment.
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Immigration Project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre, providing free legal advice and representation to support people to regularise their immigration status.
We also use our frontline experience, together with our clients, to engage in Policy and influencing work to improve the services and policies that impact our client group. This includes advising the GLA on 3 asylum related working groups, and as a member of the London Housing Panel.
AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use their information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.
Please read full Job Description and Person Specification. Applications will only be accepted through CharityJob - please submit a CV and cover letter (no more than one side of A4) detailing how you meet the person specification.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter – no more than one side of A4 – detailing how you meet the person specification for the role by 23:30 on Wednesday 27th August 2025.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.




HR Business Partner
Hybrid – Office based in Essex, Braintree (2 days a week in the office, this may occasionally be more as and when required)
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £56,500 + excellent benefits
Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking, purpose-led housing association that’s deeply committed to its communities and people. This organisation is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, and they’re now seeking a passionate and commercially minded HR Business Partner to help shape the future of their people strategy.
This isn’t a traditional HR role. It’s a genuine opportunity to embed yourself into the heart of the organisation, build trusted relationships with senior leaders, and drive meaningful change across the business. If you're someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, working in true partnership with managers, and constructively challenging the status quo – this could be your next big move!
The Role:
As HR Business Partner, you’ll be joining a team of 2 other HR BPs, reporting into the Senior HR BP within a People Team that is almost 20 strong. You’ll play a vital role in delivering both strategic and operational HR support across multiple business areas. You’ll:
- Partner with leaders and managers to deliver the organisation’s People Strategy and EDI goals
- Build people capability through coaching, training, and influencing – not box-ticking
- Use data and insight to drive workforce planning, talent development, and performance
- Lead and advise on complex ER issues, organisational change, and TUPE processes
- Champion a proactive and inclusive people culture aligned to the organisation’s values
- Support key transformation projects that align with the organisation’s long-term goals
This is a highly visible role where your credibility, pragmatism, and business acumen will be key to building strong relationships and helping managers succeed.
Required Experience:
- Proven experience in a true HR Business Partnering role – both strategic and hands-on
- A track record of constructively influencing senior leaders across diverse departments
- The confidence and gravitas to handle challenges and guide others through change
- Experience of handling complex employee relations matters, including tribunal preparation
- Knowledge of TUPE, employment law, job evaluation and reward
- A coaching mindset and a collaborative approach
- Chartered MCIPD or equivalent experience
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re achievement-driven, calm under pressure, and motivated by delivering real value – both to the business and to the people it serves.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, values-led organisation where HR is seen as a genuine strategic partner. You’ll be part of a supportive, passionate team working on exciting projects that make a real difference – not just internally, but to communities across the region.
This organisation offers:
- Hybrid working with flexibility
- Strong benefits package and pension
- Real investment in your personal development
- An inclusive and collaborative working culture
- The opportunity to shape how HR partners with the business moving forward
I will be sending applications on by COB Thursday 31st of July, so please ensure that you have contacted me before then if you wish to be put forward.
If you are interested in the role and have all of the essential experience clearly detailed in bullet point form in your CV under the previous organisations you completed them at, then please send your CV to my email address: .
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!
*Trainee Practitioner - Young People Support Worker - London
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,480 per annum, rising to £27,144 after successful completion of probation.
Location: Camden (NW3)
If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career where no two days are the same, this might be the job for you!
About the Role
As a Support Worker in a Semi-Independent Home, you will have the opportunity of developing authentic relationships with our young people (aged 16 – 21 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information. Throughout the shift you will have the additional support of an on call manager should you have any questions. Further to this, you will be involved in team meetings monthly and will also receive monthly supervision.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
Working Hours
Our young people need care 24/7 so we have fixed rotas with different shifts (8, 10 and 12 hours) from 8 am to 10 pm for day staff; and from 9 pm to 8.30 am for night staff.
On average, you will be working 40 hours a week, so meaning if you work 4 shifts of 10 hours each, you will then get 3 days off.
There is always the possibility to do overtime if you need a bit extra, this is paid time and half same as bank holidays.
- 40 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
What you need to bring to this role
- Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
- An understanding of the issues facing young people.
- The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
- Good communication and team working skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
What you should expect from us
- Salary: £25,480 per annum, rising to £27,144 after successful completion of probation
- 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid).
- Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
- Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
In order for your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
Once application has been submitted, candidates will require to complete an online situational test which will inform the shortlisting process. Unsuccessful candidates will be communicated the outcome via email.
Closing date- 1st August 2025
First Stage Interview – Throughout July & August
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an individual interview, which will include a written exercise. The interview will be face to face at our offices in Putney.
Second Stage
Successful candidates will then attend the second stage at the service they apply to.
Our Children and Young People are looking forward to hearing from you
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We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note:
- This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
- It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
- All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Science Communications Officer at BHF, you’ll play a vital role by translating our cardiovascular research into engaging content to support our wider fundraising and brand goals.
The main areas of responsibilities for the role will be:
- Content Creation – Creating audience appropriate summaries of BHF funded projects and engaging written content for use across all channels, while liaising with our Heart Stories and Research Engagement teams to support the development of a central content library of case studies developed from patients own stories.
- Editorial Support – Supporting our Science Communications Specialist with fact-checking and proofreading to help ensure consistency of message and tone across all research storytelling and assisting with visual and multimedia asset gathering as needed.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Liaising with a variety of internal colleagues from our Marketing, Fundraising and Brand teams to support science led supporter-facing materials, whilst building and maintaining positive relationships with academic researchers, centres and our BHF-funded institutions.
- Project Coordination – Tracking content requests and deadlines, supporting delivery of campaigns and participating in team planning meetings all to maximise the impact our research stories have.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following:
- A degree in biological or medical sciences, or equivalent knowledge.
- Strong understanding of communicating science to lay audiences, with experience of creating written content about these topics.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular research and charity fundraising would both be beneficial.
- Experience of the editorial processes, including version control, tone of voice and sign off procedures.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong eye for detail.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Enthusiastic, curious and team orientated.
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About Us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
Interviews will take place around the w/c 25/8 however exact dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates directly.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

Actively Interviewing
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Charity Overview: Join our passionate team at The Care Workers’ Charity, where we are committed to advocating for the rights and voices of care workers across the UK. We believe in fostering positive change and empowering care workers to be heard. As a Projects Coordinator, you will play a vital role in driving our advocacy and campaigning efforts, working across multiple projects to support our mission.
Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Projects Coordinator. Reporting to our Policy & Projects Manager, you will be instrumental in organising and coordinating various initiatives aimed at amplifying the voices of care workers. Your responsibilities will include supporting the management of the national Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Board, organising monthly online sessions, facilitating roundtables, and arranging conferences in collaboration with the advisory board members and the wider CWC team. It would be beneficial if you have experience working as a care worker in adult social care in the UK.
Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per year. This is a hybrid role with home working and attending team meetings, events and conferences in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Policy & Projects Manager to plan and execute advocacy and campaigning projects
- Create and promote surveys
- Support the Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Board
- Organise co-ordinate and facilitate roundtable discussions and monthly online sessions with care workers
- Research and source opportunities for the advisory board and champions to speak at events, write opinion pieces and speak directly to decision makers
- Manage project budgets, track expenditure, and ensure financial accountability across advocacy and engagement activities
- Draft accessible, accurate policy summaries to inform internal stakeholders and care workers of key developments and proposed legislation
- Coordinate logistics for conferences and events, ensuring smooth execution
- Engage with care workers to gather insights and feedback on key issues
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies to promote the rights of care workers
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and team members
- Responsibility for content for online platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, LinkedIn and Website. Liaison with team regarding scheduling and monitoring.
- Production of case studies for use on social media and our website
- Monitor online care worker forums.
Qualifications and Skills:
- It would be beneficial if you have experience working as a care worker in adult social care in the UK
- Experience of project coordination and working collaboratively within an organisation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and to build and maintain good working relationships, up to and including senior management level
- Demonstrated ability in co-production
- Experience in organising online and offline events
- Passion for advocating for change in the care sector and advancing care workers' rights
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, and representing the voices of all care workers
- Excellent written skills and proficiency across the range of Office software, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Benefits:
- £27,000 to £28,000 salary subject to experience and skills
- Home working most of the time apart from when travelling to meetings and events
- 25 days annual leave
- Working from home allowance
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working patterns available
- Friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture
We envision a world where care workers are recognised as skilled professionals who are valued, supported, respected and resourced to be in a strong po
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Role 1 - Researcher or Senior Researcher (Permanent)
The Fabian Society is hiring a Researcher or Senior Researcher to lead on important, high-impact research projects, engaging directly with the government and stakeholders. You will:
- Develop project ideas and help secure funding from trusts and foundations, unions, charities, businesses and other funders.
- Write research and policy papers.
- Meet with leading politicians, advisors, sector experts and campaigners to discuss your research and debate new policy ideas.
- Write articles for leading media outlets and seek coverage and broadcast opportunities for your work.
- Represent the society and present your research at events and conferences.
We will look favourably on certain policy specialisms but we also value candidates who can become experts quickly. We are particularly interested in people who have expertise in housing, employment rights, social security, energy and climate, tax, public spending and macroeconomic policy. We also welcome applications from candidates with advanced quantitative skills. But if your expertise lies elsewhere, we will be happy to hear your plans.
We pride ourselves on providing strong progression routes for research staff. You will be trusted to work independently and take a leadership role, while also being supported and encouraged to develop. We are looking for staff who want to progress quickly, whether from Researcher to Senior Researcher, or from Senior Researcher to ‘Head of’ role.
Role 2 - Research Assistant (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract)
The Fabian Society is also hiring a Research Assistant on a 12-month development contract to support the new Fabian Housing Centre, as well as wider projects across the research team.
You will undertake a wide range of activities, and contribute to the development of high-quality research reports, working closely with our Research Manager and Head of the Fabian Housing Centre.
We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for development and progression. This is a development role, which will involve both on- and off-the-job training opportunities. Following completion of the development role, we aim to offer a permanent role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
COMMUNITY HUB LEADER
Oasis Hub Hadley and Enfield
Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE), Permanent Contract
Salary: £38,441 per annum including London Weighting
Oasis is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the next Community Hub Leader at -Oasis Hub Hadley and Enfield, London.
The post holder will lead the development of the Hub, supporting the Oasis Academies and wider local community. The role will hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of projects such as family support, volunteering, advice and support, community events.
This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the hub charity, ensuring the youth and community work supports the work of the academy, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as the Principals, volunteers and members of the local community to develop a joined up local vision for the community.
Some of the specific duties of this role include:
· Establishment and coordination of a range of services such as family support, holiday provision, volunteering and community empowerment projects.
· Building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.
· Leading strategic development (e.g. comms, income generation, MEL)
· Planning, resource and coordinate the community plan, measuring impact.
· Developing a team that can grow an Oasis Movement (e.g. engaging staff, volunteers and community workers).
This is very much a relational and project management role. As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:
· Experience of leading community delivery and growing projects from start-up phase.
· Innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding.
· A thorough knowledge and understanding community work.
· An education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work. In return we offer:
· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.
For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.
Closing date for completed applications is 9am Friday 1st August 2025. Stage 1 & 2 interviews will be held week commencing 11th August 2025. Please send us your CV and cover letter.
For an informal conversation about the role, please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for furhter details.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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South Westminster
This is a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres.
As our Outreach Worker you will provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.
The role includes:
- Developing an understanding of the local area, including services and facilities
- Proactively engaging with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required
- Developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers
- Having a community language such as Arabic or Bengali is desirable but not essential.
We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities and assessing family needs. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity are essential.
Please visit our website via the APPLY BUTTON to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Fatima Ahmed, Regional Manager (email address on our website).
Closing Date: Sunday, 17th August 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 25th August 202
Chief People Officer
We are looking for a Chief People Officer to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the organisation’s people agenda
If you have experience of driving excellence across learning and organisational development, recruitment and shared services, employee relations, equality, diversity and inclusion… then we want to hear from you!
Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. Every year, the organisation supports thousands of people through its network of groups, services and helplines. The vision is for equality, fair treatment and maximum quality of life for everyone affected by mental illness. Help reach that goal by applying today.
Position: Chief People Officer
Location: London/Hybrid
Hours: Full time, flexible working available
Salary: £85,453 to £102,956 based on experience
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm, 4 August 2025
Interviews: Interviews will be held in two stages: the first stage with our Executive Team and second stage with the Chief Executive and representatives from our Board of Trustees. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 1 and 8 September 2025.
Candidates may be asked to complete psychometric assessments as part of the recruitment process.
The Role
As the Chief People Officer, you will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the organisation’s people agenda, with responsibility for driving excellence across learning and organisational development, recruitment and shared services, employee relations, equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as involvement and volunteering.
You will play a pivotal role in cultivating a high-performance, values-driven culture that empowers employees, fosters inclusion, and enhances engagement across all levels of the organisation, from frontline care to national campaigning. This role is a key member of that team, working alongside the Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer.
Together, you will shape the organisation’s strategy, culture, and delivery.
If you are excited by the opportunity to lead across people and organisational development and to be part of a collaborative leadership team, then we would love to hear from you.
About You
We are looking for a Chief People Officer with the ability to shape and execute an integrated people and organisational development strategy that supports both care outcomes and social change. Someone who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive leadership and the ability to foster an inclusive organisational culture.
You will have:
- Substantial senior leadership experience in people management, organisational development, and EDI within a care, support, health, or social impact organisation.
- Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies that enhance organisational performance and employee experience.
- Strong track record of leading EDI initiatives that promote inclusivity and diversity.
- Experience in organisational development, including change management, learning and development, and performance management.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading multidisciplinary teams across HR, EDI, and organisational development functions.
- Membership of CIPD.
About the Organisation
Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands. In a rapidly changing world, the charity brings together delivery of care and support services, policy influencing, and campaigning – with people living with mental illness at the heart of what they do. The charity supports tens of thousands of people every year to get through crises, live independently and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone. For over 50 years, the charity has campaigned for the rights of people severely affected by mental illness whilst working tirelessly to ensure that the people they support have a voice at all levels of the mental health system.
Benefits include:
- Employer funded pension
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Eye care vouchers
- Training opportunities
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
- Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Your birthday off
- Plus many more great benefits…
“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member
We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
You may also have experience in areas such as People, HR, Human Resources, Personnel, Head of People, Head of HR, Head of Human Resources, Head of Personnel, Director of People, Director of HR, Director of Human Resources, P Director of personnel, People Director, HR Director, Human Resources Director, Personnel Director. #INDNFP
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in Bath and North East Somerset.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11301 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Bath and North East Somerset. However, Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (to include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Salary: Circa £23,515 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week position
Contract: Permanent. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2027
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 17 August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 21 August 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and provide key worker support to meet the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway. Providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
About You
The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
- Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
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