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Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Senior Finance Business Partner as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’. 

About the role

You’ll lead and develop a high performing business partnering team of 2, that empower key stakeholders across the organisation to make strategic decisions through timely and insightful financial analysis. 

As  a strategic advisor and trusted partner to your own business areas, you’ll provide high-quality financial analysis and insight, driving team performance and ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources. You’ll continuously foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive the charity's mission forward.

What you’ll do

• Manage and mentor a team of Finance Business Partners, ensuring their professional growth and the effective delivery of financial support across the charity.
• Set the standard for and provide high-level financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to senior leaders and department heads to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
• Oversee strategic and financial performance through analysing variances,  trends, modelling, and scenario planning,  providing recommendations and challenges alongside financial strategies to  ensure departments adhere to budgets and financial targets. 
• Lead the team on the preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts and annual accounts, ensuring that financial plans reflect the charity’s priorities and strategies.

What you’ll bring

• CCAB recognised professional accounting qualification with proven experience working as finance business partner in a complex organisation 
• Experience in managing and developing a team, with a focus on driving high performance and fostering collaboration. 
• Proven experience in a finance business partner role, with experience managing a team of finance professionals. 
• Strong ability to provide strategic financial guidance and insights to senior leadership, translating financial data into actionable plans.

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We are recruiting for a qualified Youth Worker to join our Family and Youth Services. You will plan, deliver and evaluate youth club activities for young people and ensure that all safeguarding, regulatory and health & safety requirements are met. Actively engaging with young people in informal learning opportunities that promote their physical, mental, social and emotional development.

This role requires a minimum of 2 years experience of leading youthwork sessions, either centre-based and/or detached. The candidate must have a minimum of a Level 3 Youth Work qualification or equivalent, and must be a driver due to the delivery of detached work on the Y Bus. In addition the role requires evening work during Term Time.

Key responsibilities:

• To actively engage with young people aged 10 to 18 in a wide range of youth work programmes that promote personal and social development
• To plan, deliver and evaluate our YMCA East Surrey Youth Work offering
• Coordinate YMCA’s detached programme – Y Bus and Street Talk including liaising with partner agencies. This includes driving our Y Bus.
• Coordinate YMCA’s holiday programme including applying for funding and delivering residentials.
• To oversee part time staff and volunteers, providing professional support and guidance.
• Delivering information, advice, and guidance to young people referring to specialist agencies where appropriate
• To meet with young people and set an action plan to assist with their social and personal development.
• To record and collect data with various tools and to use this to evaluate the effectiveness of youth work programmes.
• Involve young people in co-production of all the youth work undertaken
• Liaise with local partners and stakeholders in schools, the voluntary and statutory sectors to enhance the coherence, range, reach and quality of services for young people.
• To supervise the activity environment to ensure physical and emotional/personal safety for all children and young people attending

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

PAY:

• £26,780 - £29,974 dependant on experience

BENEFITS:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking

CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2025

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.

Associate Director of Performance & Programme Delivery

Central London (hybrid, min 2 days per week in St James’s Park)

Salary: £83,538 + benefits (permanent, full time)

Parkinson’s UK are pushing for better, right here, right now. Everyone in the organisation has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.  Join them to play your part in making this leading charity Fit for the Future.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  A growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+.  They have a proud history dating back nearly 60 years and are now on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years they’re modernising systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future.  Much of this work is already underway, and they’re now ready to start an exciting new chapter.

They have been working to get themselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and are looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join their team of ‘relentless doers’.  To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in Parkinson’s UK story, click here to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer

About the role

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the charity’s strategy, ensuring all activities are aligned with its mission and objectives. You will focus on establishing project and performance frameworks, measuring impact, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

You’ll ensure that KPIs and outcomes are consistently met, aligning with the charity’s strategic aims and working closely with senior leadership and teams to optimise performance and impact.

What you’ll do

• Build and oversee a high-performing project delivery team, focusing on successful and efficient project execution across the charity.
• Establish and oversee a new PMO function, creating governance and performance frameworks, processes, and tools that ensure effective project delivery and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and track KPIs, ensuring they reflect the charity’s goals and measure both project performance and impact effectively.
• Lead cross-directorate collaboration, fostering strategic alignment and driving organisational impact.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in project management, performance monitoring, and impact evaluation, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector
• Proven track record in building and leading teams focused on project delivery, PMO functions. A solid understanding of performance management is essential, and risk management is desirable
• Significant expertise in establishing, creating and implementing project governance frameworks, tools, and templates to support successful project execution
• Solid understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and impact measurement techniques, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like more information about the role, please contact Peter Hawkes at Ivy Rock Partners.

Closing date: 8th August

Informal discussion to be held from 1st August

Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager
Reference: JUL20254890 
Location: Flexible within Lancs 
Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum 
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week. Weekend work will be expected as part of the role 
Contract: Permanent.

About the Role

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager, you'll lead and inspire a team of membership fundraisers based primarily in Lancashire and Cumbria with coverage across this vibrant area. Your leadership will play a crucial role in meeting ambitious fundraising targets while upholding the highest standards in ethical fundraising.

This is a hands-on role-supporting, coaching, and motivating your team while also fundraising alongside them to lead by example.

You will be expected to visit Leighton Moss Reserve frequently as well as off-site venues between Lancs and Cumbria.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Coaching: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of Fundraisers. Foster a positive team culture and lead by example to achieve fundraising targets.
• Performance Management: Monitor KPIs including membership volumes, average donation amounts, Gift Aid uptake, and attrition rates. Conduct regular reviews and provide coaching to continuously improve performance.
• Operational Oversight: Manage the daily logistics of your team, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and alignment with RSPB values.
• Travel & Flexibility: You will be expected to visit Leighton Moss Reserve frequently as well as off site venues between Lancs and Cumbria - A full UK driving licence is essential - Weekend work will be expected as part of the role.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and relevant codes.
• Ability to plan, organise, and think strategically.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
• Experience with leadership frameworks such as SMART objectives, root cause analysis, and Situational Leadership.
• Familiarity with the RSPB’s mission and values is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Vehicle: Company van provided for work travel and expenses paid for - Van for work purposes only.
• Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus one extra paid volunteering day per year.
• Flexible Working: Hours tailored to suit individual circumstances
• Wellbeing Support: Free 24-hour employee assistance programme for staff and close family.
• Discounts: 20% off in RSPB shops and online store, plus holiday booking discounts.
• Pension: RSPB matches contributions up to 7%.
• Green Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme and green loans.

Additional Information:

• Please note that, given the travel associated with the role, applicants will require a valid drivers licence and be well-placed to reach all of this area.
• To reach the right candidate we are willing to cover relocation costs for this role.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 10th August 2025 
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from W/C: 11th August 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time once sufficient applications have been received.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

RSPB are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities they serve. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented in our sector, and we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

This role will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract..

No agencies please.

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.  To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click here to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.

About the role

You will be responsible for supporting the finance manager on managing the charity’s finance ledgers, year-end accounts, completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, posting journals, dealing with cash banking and quarterly VAT return submissions.

You will support the directorate to improve the efficiency of processes using data and digital tools to drive those efficiencies and effectiveness across the organisation. 

What you'll do 

• Be responsible for a key financial ledger (e.g. purchase/sales/cash) and provide first line support to the rest of the charity in managing that ledger

• Support the financial accounting manager in delivering the month end closedown process

• Produce monthly reconciliations to support the financial accounting manager facilitate the overall charity balance sheet reconciliations

• Understand and support the other assistant financial accountants with their areas of responsibility to provide flexibility and continuity of service to the organisation

• Provide support to budget managers on transactional accounting activities and queries

What you'll bring

• Experience of working in a financial accounting team with good working knowledge of accounting principles and basic understanding of VAT for charities

• Have, or studying towards, an accounting qualification 

• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills e.g. advanced excel techniques

• Experience of using accounting packages and other databases e.g. CRM to complete tasks

• Experience of managing a financial ledger, double entry bookkeeping and understanding of chart of accounts

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

You’ll play a central role in welcoming new families, assessing their needs, and providing tailored support through peer groups, events, and one-to-one engagement. This includes planning and delivering seasonal events on site or at local hubs, coordinating volunteer support, and occasionally visiting hospitals or homes during times of crisis. Your work will help families feel connected, supported, and empowered.  
  
This role includes participation in a 7 day a week rota, typically covering Saturday/Sunday at The Bluebells, evening and after-school activities.  

The position is primarily part-time, based on a 3-day work week (22.5 hours). Participation in weekend and evening activities (approximately once per month each) is expected, Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be provided to ensure compliance with contracted hours. 

Key Responsibilities  

Family Registration & Support  

• Completing registration and initial needs assessments for new families.  

• Assessing existing families’ needs when there is a change in circumstances.  

• Develop and deliver personalised support plans when needed, including form filling and referrals to local services.  

• Monitor progress and adjust support as needed.  

• Be a key point of contact for families on the SAT caseload providing support during the child’s illness and in bereavement.  

Peer Support & Community Engagement  

• Plan, organise, and lead peer support groups for supported children, parents, and siblings at The Bluebells and in local community hubs.  

• Foster peer-to-peer connections and create inclusive, supportive environments.  

• Support and attend after-school and evening activities as needed.  

• Participate and collaborate in annual and seasonal events.  

• Participate in a staff rota to cover 5 annual sleepover for siblings and supported children.

Crisis & Outreach Support  

• Conduct hospital or home visits at times of crisis.   

• Ensure safeguarding policies are followed at all times.  

Collaboration & Communication  

• Effectively and sensitively communicate with children, young people and their families  

• Liaise with professionals and other local partners as required.  

• Work closely with internal teams, including fundraising, to support case studies and funding bids.  

• Ensure all activities align with Trust policies and procedures.  

Supervision and professional development  

• Participate in supervision and staff debriefs.  

• Complete all required mandatory and statutory training.  

• Develop own knowledge and reflect on practice .  

• Participate in annual appraisal.  

Volunteer Supervision  

• Manage family support volunteers, delegating specific tasks such as emotional support calls or practical help as required.  

• Provide training, supervision, and ongoing support to ensure volunteers feel valued and effective – training will be provided.

Person Specification  

Essential  

• Experience working with children and families in a support or outreach role.  

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.  

• Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills.  

• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise effectively.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.  

• Comfortable working in emotionally sensitive environments.  

Desirable  

• Experience supporting families through grief, loss, or bereavement.  

• Event planning or group facilitation experience.  

• Knowledge of local community services and support networks.  

• Experience of managing volunteers. 

General  

• Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures  

• Can work autonomously and with a team  

• Comply with all areas of health and safety  

• Work within the purpose and aims of the charity  

• A car driver  

• Competent IT  

• Ensure confidentiality  

• Be an ambassador for the charity  

Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Senior Management Accountant as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’. 

About the role

Working closely with teams across Finance, you’ll develop the management accounting function, reporting and analysing financial information across the organisation. 

You’ll drive improvements in our financial and reporting processes, using data and digital tools to boost efficiency and effectiveness, delivering accurate and insightful reporting and analysis that drives data informed decisions. 

What you’ll do

• Develop a management accountant function, instilling best practice, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop a suite of reporting tools for organisational insight and analysis through  trends analysis, variance analysis, modelling, and scenario planning and ad hoc reporting. 
• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of monthly management accounts, whilst supporting business partners with key organisational trends and analytical variances.
•  Lead the production and consolidation of budgeting and forecasting templates  and reporting tools to aid organisational analysis and planning. Alongside assisting with the delivery of our annual accounts

What you'll bring

• CCAB recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in management accounting and financial planning & analysis. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially with non-finance colleagues. 
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with charity financial regulations is essential,  SORP is desirable. In particular you will bring demonstrable experience of active management of restricted and designated funds as part of robust financial management. 

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, great at building relationships, motivated, willing to get stuck in, committed and reliable. The role of a support worker is highly demanding and you will be working to address complex needs and challenging behaviour by providing assertive, consistent and enabling support to people with complex mental health problems, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, learning disabilities and substance misuse issues. We deliver our support and housing services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Essential

• An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and / or experience in a relevant field are essential.

• DBS Certificate registered on the update service

• Car driver and use of a car

• Understanding of professional boundaries

• Good IT skills using MS Word and Smart Phone Apps for rotas and electronic notes

• Flexible approach to working 

Cultural awareness and ability to meet the different cultural needs of a variety of tenant groups

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tenant-related support tasks:
• Every three months, to assess Tenants’ support needs in all aspects of their daily living skills and design support plans in conjunction with the tenant, their families and carers (where appropriate), lead colleagues, care managers and relevant professionals.
• To review and complete Support Plans, Risk Assessments, Health Action Plans, Hospital Passports and Epilepsy Passport where appropriate.
• Complete budgeting plans with Tenants and provide support with money management skills
• Support tenants with shopping for food/household goods in keeping with budgeting plans
• Support tenants with meal preparation, cooking, baking and promoting a healthy eating routine.
• Arranging/supporting/monitoring of health appointments and routine health checks and GP appointments including:
✓ Drug and alcohol services
✓ Clozaril clinic blood testing appointments and monitoring smoking and alcohol levels
✓ Depot clinic appointments
✓ Dental check ups
✓ Optical check ups
✓ Specialist Health checks – e.g. diabetic, epilepsy, dietician, smear tests, Mammograms, Blood pressure and ‘Flu jabs
• Review and update Tenant Personal Information Sheet and other tenant-related documentation.
• To administer medication in line with the organisation’s Medication Administration policy and procedure for the safe administration of medicines.
• Plan, arrange and encourage social activities by the Tenants.
• To supervise and encourage gardening duties and other neighbourly and community responsibilities.
• To provide personal care to tenants as necessary.

Tenancy-related support tasks
• To Support the Tenants in keeping their homes safe and secure and carry out:
• Monthly health and safety audits of properties of key tenants
• Fire risk assessments
• Setting up tenancy related bills
• Contacting and liaising with Utility companies
• Ensuring that tenancy related bills are paid on time
• Housing Benefit claims (BECs) • Dealing with queries from DWP
• Support the tenant with day to day cleaning in the home, including regular ‘deep cleans’
• Ensuring the correct household refuse and recycling bins are put out for collection on the relevant days.
▪ To complete all necessary records of inspections undertaken, repairs needed, identified risks etc.

Miscellaneous/Administrative tasks
• Ensure session sheets are complete and up to date.
• Ensure CareLineLive Care Management Software notes are completed following each support session
• Complete timely and comprehensive incident reports
• Undertake Money Log Audits
• Undertake Medication Administration Record sheet (MARs) audits
• Complete Medication Return sheets • Complete feedback questionnaires with tenants
• Undertake mandatory and good practice training
• Attend and participate in supervision
• To observe and promote Blue Pits Housing Action’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Attend and participate in training and staff meetings. To attend other meetings as required.
• To participate in training as required for personal and professional develop and ensure that Personal Training records are maintained.
• To liaise with care managers in a professional manner and attend multi-agency care planning meetings as required.
• To carry out any other duties and responsibilities or activities that may be reasonably required by the Leadership Team. 

Job Title: Community Fundraiser

Salary: 30k

Team: Supporter Engagement / Fundraising

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Shooting Star House (Hampton) & WFH (Hybrid)

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans for expansion and further enhancing our services to support even more families in need. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team dedicated to raising vital funds and awareness in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising team. Community is at the heart of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, and our community fundraising team play a vital role in building relationships and raising funds across our community and catchment. As a Community Fundraiser you will enjoy working with people and supporting the community to maximise, they’re fundraising efforts for Shooting Star.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We support families across Surrey and London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

As a key member of our Community Fundraising team, you will work closely with the Senior Public Fundraising Manager and Head of Supporter Engagement on new and existing fundraising activities, helping to maintain and develop existing relationships and work proactively to identify new contacts and opportunities for development.  This is an exciting role, in a growing team within a charity that makes a huge impact across our communities. We would welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales, or transferable relationship management skills.

The post will be based at the hospice in Hampton, but you may need to travel extensively throughout Shooting Star Children’s Hospices catchment area and therefore it is essential you are a car owner and driver.

You may be required to attend events and meetings throughout the catchment area during weekends, early mornings or evenings and you should be prepared for this.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
  
  Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
  
  Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

37 hrs per week - 1 in 3 Saturdays (Hours start - 09:00 finish - 20:00) 

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next?  Then this could be the role for you! 

We have an opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join us to lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that provides support to clients living in the community to keep them safe and help them achieve their goals.You will provide people with homes and specialist support, so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. 

Hampshire Social Inclusion Lot 2 - provides supported accommodation to adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across three locations. Each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. This service also provides community support to individuals who are having difficulty maintaining their tenancy in their own accommodation in Fareham and Gosport. 

Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living as well as preventing evictions. 

Although this can be a challenging role, it’s also very rewarding. You’ll gain a variety of experiences from running client activities to life skills projects. If you love working with people and making a difference, then please apply! 

Further responsibilities will include:  

• To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals 

• To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments 

• To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis

• To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve their outcomes/ goals 

• To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining positive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients 

• To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills 

• To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits 

• To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering

Further information:  

• This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role. 

• This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle 

• This role may require you to work flexibly across several sites

• This role may require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis 

• This role may require you to lone work 

Our ideal candidate:  

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Clear verbal and written English 

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word including keyboard skills for data inputting  

• Confident and assertive manner 

• Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own 

• Effective team working 

• Ability to respond calmly to crisis 

• Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations 

• Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues 

Desirable Criteria:  

• Experience of managing a caseload of clients 

• Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery 

• Understanding of the complex support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs 

• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system 

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 

Interventions will be delivered cross various location in South Wales (Swansea)

Job Ref: FWW-252

Are you a proactive, flexible, and target-driven individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons?  Do you have extensive recent experience of providing specialist money and/or Welfare benefit advice?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a collaborative Financial Wellbeing Coach to join our team, where you will be responsible for the delivery of Finance, Benefit and Debt services to referrals made by Wales Probation Service.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes, and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions, and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this key role

As our Financial Wellbeing Coach, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or have been released from prison.  This will involve undertaking assessment and action planning with individual service users and creating a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users.

We will also count on you to deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards the achievement of prescribed outcomes, including group work sessions, and to work with service users flexibly, meeting and undertaking interventions in a range of locations across a wide geographical area.  Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with external agencies and working towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales and in line with specified quality standards are also vital aspects of the role.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting, and promoting the safety of our clients. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

As the successful candidate will need to undertake security vetting, although we encourage people with lived experience to apply for our roles, ex-offenders as defined by the MOJ (‘Ex-offenders are defined as individuals whose community/suspended sentence order; license or post sentence supervision has been completed and there is no longer a right to recall’) may not pass security vetting.

If you require further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

What we are looking for

• Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, e.g., those with complex and multiple needs
• Proven record of working with partner agencies
• Evidence of training at specialist level in money and/or welfare benefits advice
• Higher level certificate in money and/or welfare benefit advice from accreditation
• The ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, client-led support
• Able to work sensitively with clients applying trauma informed strategies
• Welsh Language and a full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Welsh speaker desirable

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan and much more.

Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button, or
email us or an application form.

Closing date: 11pm, 31st August 2025.

Interview date: 8th September 2025.

Do you have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy interacting with supporters and building lasting relationships?

Based in Surrey, the Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist college and charity that focuses on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and makes dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives.  We are currently looking for a driven and pro-active Events Fundraiser to develop, coordinate and deliver the charity’s fundraising events and orchestrate experiences from initial concept to post event analysis. This includes pre-event planning and development, concept development and proposal.

Working closely with the Head of Capital Appeal and Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will design and deliver events which steward and develop key contacts as part of our Capital Appeal.

The role holder will have strong administration skills, attention to detail and work as part of a team.  You will be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, managing a wide range of tasks.

35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Salary: £28,000 - 32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Excellent benefits include (but not limited to) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions, Employment Assistant Program (EAP) paid days off for dependants, bereavement leave, death in service, free staff lunches and training and development opportunities.

Essential qualifications, knowledge and experience:

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including Maths and English OR demonstrable literacy and numeracy
• Willing to undertake training as required and identified in supervision/appraisals
• At least 2yrs experience of fundraising, marketing or events in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Has worked as part of a team
• Has set and worked to budgets, targets and plans
• Practical experience of planning and managing events
• Experience coordinating projects and people
• Knowledge of different methods of fundraising
• Awareness of how to motivate and support volunteers and supporters
• Basic awareness of PR and social media
• Good communication and presentation skills
• High levels of accuracy in written materials and data entry
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work on own initiative under pressure & without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to build and maintain good working relationships with people
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise own workload including demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and working to strict deadlines under pressure
• Numerate
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office, email and data recording
• Able and willing to work unsocial hours
• Car owner/driver (full, clean UK driving licence)
• Able to work some evening and weekends.

Orpheus is a charity that delivers high quality services for young disabled adults. We have jobs for support workers, teachers, administrators and many more. We train, nurture and support our staff and offer a welcoming and friendly working environment. If you share our passion for changing the lives of disabled people, then we would love to hear from you.

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online searches will form part of this process. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

We currently have Community Builder Vacancies available in both the Inverness and Portsmouth Locations. See our website to apply for the location of interest. 

The Inverness role will close on 28 July. Shortlisting will take place shortly afterwards with Interviews taking place on 6th and 7th August 2025. 

The portsmouth role will close on 10 August. Shortlisting will take place shortly afterwards with Interviews taking place on 19th August 2025.

About The Role 

As a Community Builder, you will be at the heart of our Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, supporting the charity’s objective to enhance reach with a focus on enabling a positive impact for members of the armed forces community facing challenges. You will do this by creating sustainable, community-led solutions that enhance their well-being. You will identify strengths within local communities, foster meaningful connections, and utilise this to create new networks and drive positive change. 

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about collaboration and community-led change. If you believe in the power of strong, connected communities, this role is for you. 

Working closely with Community Development Managers across regions within the UK, you will create opportunities for members of the Armed Forces community (AFC) and their families to connect with Help for Heroes and their local community. 

About You 

You will have experience of working alongside communities to create the conditions for community-led change, ideally with experience of Asset-Based Community Development. You will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to listen, build relationships, and inspire collaboration which will be essential in creating positive, lasting change. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct outreach to celebrate community strengths and foster engagement. 

• Develop and embed an ABCD-informed way of working. 

• Identify ‘Connectors’ across the community and provide opportunities for them to come together regularly to exchange learning and map community assets. Facilitate gatherings that empower community members to share their strengths, co-create initiatives, and foster a sense of belonging and ownership. 

• Encourage and support community-led action in response to local AFC interests / aspirations through peer led/ co – designed initiatives. 

• Increase awareness of challenges faced by military personnel, veterans, and their families. 

We are looking for someone with: 

• A Community Development qualification and/or experience of taking an asset-based approach to community development with transferable skills. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships that drive action. 

• A track record of successful collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

• The successful candidate will need to be based within a 30-minute commute of the centre of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel regularly within a 75-mile radius of this location (travel expenses covered). There will The successful candidate must possess a valid full UK driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes. 

• There will also be a requirement for occasional travel to other UK locations for meetings and events depending on the charity’s needs such as our annual all colleagues in person event.

• The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday. Core working days will be Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is essential, as regular evening and weekend work will also be required to meet the needs of the role. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two-week period, so please take this into consideration before applying. 

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About the Team 

You will be part of a newly formed Community Development team, dedicated to embedding Asset-Based Community Development. We will amplify the strengths already present in communities, forging lasting partnerships and initiatives that empower the Armed Forces community to thrive. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service.  

Please see the job description for more details. 

We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications. Early applications are encouraged. 

Family Support Coordinator

£23,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

London & the South East

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.

Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.

What we’re looking for:

· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.

· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.

· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.

· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

• Company car for front line care posts

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.