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Applications are welcomed from dynamic and inspirational teachers, who wish to make a difference by safeguarding, raising standards and improving the life chances, behaviour and levels of attainment for some of the most vulnerable students whose previous educational experience, for whatever reason, has not been positive.
We are interested in candidates that are good and outstanding teachers, who are fully-inclusive in their practice, with positive classroom management skills and a growth mind-set attitude. They need to be resilient and flexible enough to work in a pressured school environment. The successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to the aims, values and ethos of the school and be a positive team player.
We are an Independent Special Needs day school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder and other complex needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at our school have had significantly disrupted educational journey's.
Our work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of Attachment Theory. We follow a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its students and gives them the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education.
This is an exciting opportunity in an good school for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed person, who will continue to maintain the School high standards by providing abundant opportunities for all students to achieve.
We are looking for:
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A teacher who will make a real difference, has the highest aspirations, passion and expertise
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A teacher who is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has the ability to inspire, challenge and motivate to ensure that pupils are given the best opportunity to succeed, not only in the classroom but in life.
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Teachers need not come with a vast amount of experience we are seeking colleagues who are open to development and collaboration
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You will need to be able to use a wide range of strategies flexibly, to suit the needs of our young people
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An ability to build positive relationships with our students
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Flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills
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A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
We can offer you:
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A welcoming and positive working environment where the well-being of both students and staff is a high priority.
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Students with whom you can make exceptional progress.
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The opportunity to be part of a hard-working, supportive, solution focused team of professionals.
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A highly rewarding job where you can make a difference to young people’s lives.
Please note:
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We can only accept our standard application form and not CV’s.
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Informal discussions are welcomed by contacting the School Office.
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The Southover Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks. All adults employed by the school have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
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The Southover Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you help us develop an outstanding service for parent/carers in Surrey?
Do you have a passion to support young people's emotional health and wellbeing?
Barnardo's Parenting Wellbeing Service (PWS) are seeking to recruit two reliable and motivated individuals to join our team who share our commitment and vision to develop an outstanding service and embed Barnardo's basis and values in all we do. Barnardo's PWS offers advice, guidance and support to parents and carers across the county of Surrey.
The contracted hours for these two positions are 26.75 hours per week. Flexibility can be discussed about how these hours are completed within the working week. It is essential that Tuesdays are a working day and there will other occasions where early evening working (up to 6pm) will be required however this would be planned in advance to cater for our parent/carer schedules.
As a Parenting Wellbeing Practitioner, you will hold a rolling caseload and provide support to parents/carers whose children/young people are experiencing difficulties with their emotional health and wellbeing. PWS aims to upskill parents/carers and empower them to explore new strategies to make effective change. PWS encourages parents/carers to use a solution focussed, goal-based strength approach, building on their existing knowledge to support their child(ren) to thrive.
Parents/Carers are offered a hybrid model of support over a number of sessions which are continuously assessed to measure progress. This is usually provided through one 60-minute session per week which can be received either online, over the phone, at home or out in the community.
The Parenting Wellbeing Service operates within a Thrive Framework where choice and shared decision making is fundamental. It is a relational model, and we hold a non-judgmental and trusting relationship between the staff member and parents. You will receive training on the Thrive model at the start of your employment.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience working with and supporting parents/carers whose children and young people are experiencing difficulties with their emotional health and wellbeing.
- Have the ability to plan, deliver and evaluate 1:1 and groupwork wellbeing interventions with a solution focussed, goal-based strength approach.
- Be able to engage and communicate online and in person with parent/carers, schools, and other professionals or stakeholders representing Barnardo's.
- Have an understanding of how to work within a trauma-informed framework.
- Have knowledge of safeguarding issues, working within multi-agency frameworks and conducting risk assessments.
- Have good time-management, organisational, numeracy and literacy skills including competency on IT software.
- Have a full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy and taxed car.
Although the role is hybrid with the ability to work from home, it is essential to meet the needs of the service to travel around Surrey when necessary. Due to this, access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence will be essential. Car insurance must include business use and be in place before starting with the service. The office base (Surrey Wellbeing Hub) for this role is currently in Leatherhead, Surrey and there is a requirement to regularly attend meetings and collect resources from this location. This base determines your normal deductible commute.
Barnardo's offer their staff regular supervision, external clinical supervision and give all colleagues access to at least three learning days a year (pro-rata). Barnardo's University (BU) facilitate a range of opportunities which will be available through B-learning online and the BU prospectus. However, staff can use this time in a way that works for them – for instance to spend a day shadowing another team.
When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Our basis and values
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Join us in delivering early intervention support that empowers young people to thrive.
As a Children and Young People (CYP) Community Wellbeing Co-ordinator, you will support children and young people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, low mood, social isolation, family pressures, and school-related stress. Through personalised, strengths-based plans, you’ll connect them to positive, non-clinical community activities and services that build resilience, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet with young people and their parents/carers to understand what matters most and co-produce tailored action plans.
- Connect families to relevant voluntary and community sector services.
- Provide short-term support (approx. four sessions), including follow-ups and accompanied visits where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with GP practices, schools, healthcare professionals, and community organisations.
- Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes, and contribute case studies and reports.
- Support safeguarding processes and ensure safe, appropriate exit planning.
- Champion social prescribing locally and strengthen partnerships across Bexley.
The CYP Social Prescribing Project focuses on early intervention, reducing health inequalities, and improving emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. By linking young people to community-based support, we ease pressure on statutory services while promoting holistic, person-centred care.
If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives and thrive in partnership-based community work, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
- A strong understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people.
- Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and best practice.
- Experience of partnership working and engaging families in community-based support.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and case management skills.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
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Survivors in Transition has supported survivors of sexual violence and abuse for over a decade. We provide specialist recovery services across the East of England, working alongside statutory and voluntary partners to ensure survivors receive safe, compassionate and effective support.
We are looking for a Sexual Violence Caseworker / Practitioner to join our Navigation and Engagement Service.
This role sits at the front door of our service, supporting adult survivors of sexual violence and historic child sexual abuse as they take their first steps towards recovery.
You will carry out trauma-informed assessments, provide short-term advocacy and case coordination, and support survivors to access counselling and therapeutic services safely.
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
Pension: Workplace pension scheme
Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Location: Office based Ipswich, Suffolk, with hybrid working
Wellbeing support: Access to clinical supervision and reflective practice
Learning and development: Training and professional development opportunities
About the role
In this role you will:
- Provide a compassionate first response to individuals accessing our service
- Carry out screening, risk assessment and triage
- Support survivors to access appropriate services including counselling and therapy
- Provide short-term advocacy and case coordination while survivors await specialist support
- Liaise with partners, including mental health services, police and social care
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring and improvement
- Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice
This role plays a key part in ensuring survivors receive joined up, survivor-centred care.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised and confident supporting people affected by trauma or abuse.
You may have experience in roles such as:
- Sexual violence practitioner
- ISVA / IDVA
- Domestic abuse support worker
- Caseworker or support worker
- Safeguarding practitioner
- Mental health support worker
- Criminal justice or social care practitioner
We particularly welcome applicants with transferable experience from health, social care, safeguarding, domestic abuse services or criminal justice roles.
Experience within sexual violence services or the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector is desirable but not essential.
Support and development
Working in trauma-informed services can be demanding, and we prioritise staff wellbeing and professional support.
You will receive:
- Regular clinical supervision
- Supportive line management
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Hybrid working arrangements
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
Why join Survivors in Transition?
- Be part of a specialist service supporting survivors of sexual violence
- Work within a trauma-informed organisation that values staff wellbeing
- Help survivors access life-changing recovery services
- Contribute to a growing service making a real difference across the region
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Survivors in Transition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of survivors.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals whose experiences reflect the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a compassionate Point of Entry Mental Health Practitioner, you’ll help provide advice, guidance and potentially urgent mental health support to those in need in our local communities. Your role will help support people find the most appropriate mental health service in Swindon, whether internally to S&G Mind or externally to our many key stakeholder partners/providers across the county.
What You'll Do:
- Compassionate Caller Support: You'll handle a variety of incoming calls, providing a compassionate ear to individuals seeking advice, guidance or urgent mental health support. Your person-centered approach will offer immediate and practical help, aligning with the principles of positive mental health and evidence based-interventions.
- Connecting People to the Right Care: You’ll play a vital role in guiding callers to the most appropriate mental health services in Swindon. Whether referring internally to S&G Mind or externally to key stakeholder partners, you’ll ensure each person is connected to the right support.
- Holistic Assessment & Planning: Using collaborative framework across the healthcare system, such as ‘Safety Planning’ and ‘Your Team, Your Conversation, Your Plan’ frameworks, you’ll assess and understand each caller’s unique needs, ensuring timely and appropriate responses that prioritise their mental health.
Why Join Us:
- Be A Vital Link in Local Mental Health Support: At S&G Mind, your role goes beyond answering calls—you’ll be a crucial connector, helping people access the right advice, guidance, and mental health services when they need it most. Your work will have a direct and lasting impact on local communities.
- Develop Expertise in Mental Health Navigation: A unique opportunity to strengthen your skills in mental health, collaborative care planning, and multi-agency referrals. With ongoing training and development, you’ll deepen your understanding of holistic mental health support and complex needs navigation.
- Thrive in Collaborative and Compassionate Teams: You’ll join a passionate team committed to improving mental health access in Swindon. Working closely with internal services and external partners, you’ll be supported in a positive, inclusive environment that values empathy, teamwork, and professional growth.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.



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SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)
Location: Holy Trinity C of E Primary, Manchester, M9 4DU
Hours: 5 days per week Term Time Only + inset days
Salary: £20,800 - £22,274
Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026
Interview dates: Thursday 23 April 2026 (online interview)
2nd Stage interviews: Monday 27 April or Tuesday 28 April (AM) 2026 (in person at the setting)
This is a permanent position
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
We are looking for a Support Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in children’s lives every single day. As the Family Support Practitioner, you will work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
You will have excellent relationship-building and communications skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.
You’ll have previous experience of:
- working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
- Providing expert pastoral support
- working in an educational or outreach environment
- working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
- working with families from diverse communities
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
As an employer we offer:
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for School-Home Support, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
37 hours per week / £32,565 per annum / fixed-term Maternity cover (12 Months) / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-1700, Friday 9.00-16.30.
At YMCA DownsLink Group,is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
YMCA is our specialist project supporting children and young people across Sussex and Surrey who are affected by, or at risk of, exploitation. Through education, awareness-raising and empowerment, we help young people understand healthy relationships, recognise harmful behaviours, and build safety and resilience.
We now have an exciting opportunity to join our WiSE team as a Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner. In this vital role, you will work alongside the Service manager, an Early Intervention worker, and two experienced Practitioners. You will be co-located with the Exploitation team at Guildford Police Station, working collaboratively with partner agencies to support young people and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding responses.
The role involves a significant amount of lone working and frequent travel across Surrey to meet clients and attend meetings, with occasional travel further afield. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
What you will be doing
In this role, you will hold a caseload of young people aged 10–25 who are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation, providing intensive, person-centred support. You will work closely with professionals across multiple agencies to promote safety, disrupt exploitation, and empower young people to move towards safer, more stable futures. Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of vulnerable young people, helping them stay safe and move away from the influence of perpetrators.
- Work collaboratively with partner professionals to design and deliver tailored support packages, offering specialist consultation where needed.
- Maintain accurate case records and contribute to clear, timely, and professional reports.
- Liaise effectively with Children’s Services, Surrey Police, and other agencies to disrupt abuse and support safeguarding and prosecution processes.
- Deliver training and awareness workshops to professionals, foster carers, and partner agencies to strengthen community understanding and responses to exploitation.
- Contribute to strategic development, deputising at relevant meetings and helping shape best practice across the service.
This is a challenging role; many of the young people you support may not recognise the risks they are facing or the abusive dynamics within their relationships. Supporting victims can at times be emotionally demanding and distressing. To ensure you feel supported and able to deliver high-quality practice, you will receive:
- One-to-one clinical supervision
- Weekly team meetings
- Regular line management supervision focused on both casework and wellbeing
We recognise the emotional weight of this work and prioritise a reflective, supportive environment for all team members.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.
Qualifications, experience and knowledge
We are looking for someone who brings a strong combination of professional understanding, practical experience, and a commitment to safeguarding young people. You will ideally have:
- A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or an equivalent field — or significant comparable experience working directly with vulnerable young people.
- Proven safeguarding experience involving children and young people, with the ability to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Direct casework experience supporting young people aged 10–25, delivering structured, person-centred interventions.
- Experience facilitating group work that engages, educates and empowers young people.
- Experience delivering and risk-assessing outreach work, ensuring safe, effective practice in community settings.
- A strong understanding of the risks faced by vulnerable young people, including sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, and harmful sexual behaviour.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29 March at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG 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 will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

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At St. John's, we have been making a positive difference to the lives of young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an amazing Learning Support Worker to support us in making that difference! Could that be you?
Why join our inclusive team?
St. John's is one of the largest employers in Brighton and Hove.
What can we offer you?
- £26,863.00 FTE (Actual Salary- £24,280.02 )
- 32-days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) - 32-days are taken outside of term time
- Fulfilling and meaningful work – make a difference!
- Career development plans that are tailored to you
- Discounts across businesses in the local community.
Who are we?
St. John's is a non-maintained specialist provision, working with autistic people, the majority of whom also have learning disabilities. Some of our learners have co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, hearing or visual impairments, or mental health needs. We also support autistic learners who have an additional profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) syndrome. We have a team built up of support workers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, PBS practitioners, assistant psychologists, and more, to support us in our holistic approach to development.
Each learner's curriculum is shaped by their individual strengths, interests, and challenges. St. John's is awarded with Autism Accreditation by the National Autistic Society (NAS). We support our learners to develop their skills in the NAS's four focus areas of:
- Difference in social communication and interaction
- Self-reliance and problem-solving
- Sensory
- Emotional Well-being
What are we looking for?
We've been doing this long enough to know that, whilst desirable, experience is not everything! Our amazing learning and development team and our passionate managers have coached people new to this field into support working roles. We know that if you have, the passion and desire to learn, and the want to empower others, you already have the foundations of an outstanding support worker. We are looking for drivers to support our young people to access the community, but having a licence isn't essential.
Sound like you? Then keep on reading!
What will you be doing?
- Supporting the young people in a classroom setting and during breaktimes
- Implementing the learner's behaviour support plan and risk assessment
- Working within a team of multidisciplinary professionals across the charity
- Tracking the progress of individuals and reporting to the teacher, care manager, and/or parents at review meetings.
Exciting opportunity? We think so! Click apply to start your journey as part of the St. John's College family as a Learning Support Worker
Please note that interviews will be arranged progressively as suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore advisable.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Documents
- Learning Support Worker- Recruitment Pack (1).pdf (1.42 MB)
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
Neo-Natal Support Worker
£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
This role covers the South West of London, including Chelsea & Westminster catchment area.
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:
This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized organisation and Top 20 Charity is looking to appoint a Neonatal Support Worker as part of a developing programme delivering high quality wrap-around care and support to families with a baby receiving treatment on the Neonatal Intensive Care units within the London & South East region, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team supporting the families.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a special care baby unit/community environment and those with a recognised qualification in health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· 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 are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· 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
· 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)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· 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
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, 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 their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams 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, introduction to play, drawing and talking training.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
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 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:
Please visit our website and apply online.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our London & South East Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Family Support Worker - Greater Manchester
£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
Greater Manchester region
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 Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Greater Manchester Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Greater Manchester Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· 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 are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· 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
· 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)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· 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
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, 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 their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams 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, introduction to play, drawing and talking training.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
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 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:
Please visit our website and apply online.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Greater Manchester Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
We’re searching for a dynamic and innovative project leader who is skilled in supporting marginalised young people and who is able to forge a new approach to meeting their needs.
Westminster City Council, Young Westminster Foundation and John Lyon’s Charity are working with DreamArts to help join up services for young people with caring responsibilities. The Carers Express Project Lead will be responsible for leading Carers Express, DreamArts flagship project for young people with caring responsibilities living or studying in Westminster.
You will be responsible for producing and delivering creative and therapeutic activities for the Juniors (7-11) and Seniors (12-18) Carers Express cohort. The project should be thought of with a strategic and long-term vision that supports young people to use creativity to explore and extend meaning to the challenges they face, build a sense of belonging with peers sharing their experience and be supported with their emotional wellbeing. This will include projects in school holidays, residentials (e.g. attending the UK Young Carers Festival) and phases of evening/weekend workshops. You will act as lead facilitator and will be supported by a freelance Wellbeing Practitioner.
You will also manage a caseload of Young Carers aged 11-16, providing 1:1 support to newly identified carers and/or young carers experiencing key life transitions, e.g., primary school to secondary school. Where possible, you will assess and respond to individual needs, build positive mentoring relationships, and signpost or refer young people to appropriate support services within DreamArts or external partner organisations. Outside of your case load, you will build relationships with all Carers Express participants and their families to sustain their engagement through regular check-ins.
The role includes training and development in therapeutic approaches applied within DreamArts, including the PACE attachment model, and you will receive regular reflection spaces with our Therapeutic Consultant to process your work and ‘therapeutic lens’ sessions exploring approaches for supporting the wellbeing needs of young people in your planning, delivery and evaluation.
MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Producing, delivering and managing the ongoing Carers Express project to meet the needs and interests of Young Carer participants with a strategic and long-term vision.
- Coordinate with facilitators and partner organisations to deliver engaging and relevant sessions. This includes conducting team planning and debriefs and working with the Young Carers Programme Manager to ensure the team has the necessary skills and training to deliver the project.
- Ensure that Carers Express maintains a high standard of quality and is managed and delivered within the context of DreamArts Theory of Change, including implementing monitoring and evaluation systems
- Ensure the project and its delivery are underpinned by autonomous participation and equality of opportunity. This includes engaging young people at every level of the programme, identifying and responding to their needs and interests, and positively challenging and expanding their knowledge and experience.
- Apply a relational approach underpinned by the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy. Training in PACE will be provided.
- Deliver outreach activities to increase awareness and referrals to Carers Express.
- Liaise with referral partners, including Westminster Early Help Service, schools, professionals and partners to identify Young Carers and inform them of participants’ development.
- Lead and line-manage a Wellbeing Practitioner who will support the pastoral needs of the group.
- Manage resources, including ensuring venues are booked and collating all expenditure receipts.
- Implement safeguarding and welfare and ensuring the project adheres to DreamArts Safeguarding Policy.
- Take responsibility for Health and Safety within the project, including risk assessments, incident reporting and accident reporting.
- Provide support for young people who may be facing particular challenges. This includes managing a caseload of young carers aged 11-16, providing tailored 1:1 support through home visits or online sessions with the aim of integrating them into the wider Carers Express project and Young Carers Pathway offer.
- Aid the Young Carers Programme Manager to produce qualitative and quantitative data on the Carers Express Project for the end-of-year Young Carers Impact Report.
- Keep abreast of developments in the young carers sector, identifying strategies, partnerships and key individuals. This includes initiating and responding to collaborative projects with other agencies.
- Supporting the development of other aspects of the Young Carers Programme. This may include contributing to the delivery of Young Carers Awareness Training, providing relevant content for newsletters and other social media content, and cultivating/maintaining relationships with partner schools using our Young Carers Schools Package.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
- Proven track record of supporting the development of marginalised young people.
- Proven track record of building relationships with young people and families.
- Experience of organising and producing youth programmes for children, young people and/or communities.
- A proven track record of delivering creative activities and a developed practice in facilitating for young people.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of cultivating relationships with community groups, senior internal and external colleagues and voluntary sector organisations.
- Working knowledge of current issues facing Young Carers, and within the arts/cultural sector.
- High level of initiative and leadership qualities.
- Available to work during unsociable hours, including monthly Sunday sessions and a monthly evening session for our Juniors cohort.
- Ability to listen, show empathy and support young people through different challenges.
- Good IT skills and confidence with Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft Office Apps.
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working with Young Carers.
- Experience of working within London.
- An understanding of or qualification in therapeutic practice.
- Basic understanding of Canva.
- Experience of collecting and presenting qualitative and quantitative data for project reports and outcomes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Domestic Abuse Practitioner- Accommodation
JOB TITLE: Domestic Abuse Parenting Support and Group Facilitator
SALARY: £ 28-30K
RESPONSIBLE TO: Accommodation Manager
HOURS: 37.5 flexible working between hours of 8am – 6pm
Monday to Friday
Annual Leave: 30 days pro-rata + Bank Holidays
Pension: 6% employer’s contribution
Health Benefits: Health Care Cash Plan
Employment Mental Wellbeing Scheme
Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project. Evening and weekend work as required. Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the organisation and with the prior agreement of the CEO.
The post is based within Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (Pdap)
N.B. The organisation refers to the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership.
Overall Objectives
To support women who have been subjected to domestic abuse, ‘so called’ honor-based abuse and or forced marriage to navigate the barriers faced in their journey to recovery.
To provide holistic and trauma-informed support to women residing across Pdap’s refuge services who have experienced domestic abuse. The post will have a strong emphasis on supporting empowerment through one to one and group-based activities. This role will deliver targeted interventions, facilitate group activities that promote confidence and self-efficacy, and provide flexible, ad hoc support to a small caseload of women.
The successful applicant will embody the Pdap values and keep the client at the heart of everything they do.
Particular Tasks of the Postholder
The postholder will provide client-centred support and advocate for victims of domestic abuse by;
1. Providing bespoke 1 to 1 support sessions:
• Provide one-to-one support tailored to the needs of women affected by domestic abuse.
• Help women rebuild post-abuse.
• Complete support plans with women to ascertain their needs and work with them to achieve their goals
• To support women to access housing and other key services
• To ensure women have the means to live independently including support to access finance and education
2. Facilitating Group Activities
• Alongside the wider DAP team to design and facilitate a regular programme of group activities aimed at building confidence, skills, and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote peer support, personal development, and recovery through workshops on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, assertiveness, and life skills.
• Encourage participation and co-production by involving women in planning and leading group sessions where appropriate.
3. Individual Support
• Hold a small, manageable caseload and provide responsive, ad hoc support as needed.
• Conduct holistic, trauma-informed assessments, support plans and safety planning.
• Empower women to make informed choices and access relevant services (e.g. legal, housing, benefits, health).
• Advocate on behalf of residents where necessary to ensure their rights and needs are met.
4. Partnership and Safeguarding
• Work closely with external agencies (e.g. social services, schools, health professionals) to ensure coordinated support.
• Proactively contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and risk management procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with organisational policies and confidentiality standards
• To adhere to defined service standards and accreditation frameworks and remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice
Organisational Development
· To ensure the views of clients and stakeholders are embedded into the work of PDAP and to take full account of these in the development of services
· To participate in, and support organisational policy development and implementation
· To embrace Pdap’s approach to continuous improvement
Internal and External Liaison and Engagement
· To promote Pdap ethos and values across the organisation
· To liaise with other agencies on behalf of clients, the organisation and volunteers
and represent the wider complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse
· To represent Pdap operationally where required.
· To develop and maintain good positive working relationships with relevant agencies and professionals
· To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals.
Other
· To work as part of a team to ensure the health and safety elements of the accommodation are undertaken
· To undertake other related duties required by your manager, the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
· To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions, policy and agendas pertinent to domestic abuse and Pdap, implement this learning to develop services and enhance the work Pdap carry out, also disseminate learning, knowledge and awareness to colleagues
· To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the senior leadership team
· To take part in Pdap out of hours on-call rota
It is essential to the development of Pdap service delivery that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time
Person Specification Knowledge
You will be required to:
Essential:
• Minimum 2 years experience of working with vulnerable adults or children.
• To have demonstrable safeguarding experience and be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS.
• Knowledge of the impact of domestic abuse women
• Minimum Level 3 qualification or substantial relevant experience in a related field with additional proof of continuing professional development
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Strong organisational, report writing and communication skills, both written and in person
• Knowledge and experience of working with women and children from different backgrounds and a commitment to equitable practice.
• Experience working in partnership with key organisations relating to safeguarding and multi-agency working
Desirable:
• Relevant qualification (e.g. social work, psychology, health and social care, IDVA training).
• Experience delivering group work or educational sessions.
• Can speak one or more of the community languages within Kirklees
• Experience working with children or families in a domestic abuse setting or within the community
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and strength-based models.
• Knowledge of case management systems
Additional Information:
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
• A full clean driving license is required for this role
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
• Ongoing training and professional development will be provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Kentown Family Support Worker
£24,000 annual salary plus Company Car (additional benefit of approx. £5K), 5% employers pension contribution and 25 days annual leave.
To Cover East Lancashire
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 Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Kentown Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Kentown Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· 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.
Family Support Manager
£29,000 + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
London & South East
About the role:
This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint a Family Support Manager to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our London & South East Care Team.
Reporting to the Head of Care out of our London base and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for delivering a high-quality family support service; and will act as the local Registered Manager for the Care Quality Commission, providing management and leadership to the team in relation to all safeguarding issues.
Having worked regularly in a demanding and emotional environment, within the community, you have a commitment to working in partnership with children, young people and their families, developing, monitoring and delivering service outcomes and building and maintaining successful professional partnerships to ensure the service is accessible to relevant families.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who understand the impact of family dynamics of having a child/young person with a life threatening or terminal illness and those who have worked in bereavement support.
· A poised and convincing communicator - you will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Comfortable with a changing environment - you will thrive working at a fast pace and controlling tasks form conception to completion and understand that quickly connecting with people is essential.
· A persuasive, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly - with a warm and friendly working style.
· Strong networking skills and confident use of MS Office - educated to A-Level with a recognised childcare and management qualification (NVQ4 or equivalent).
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· 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
· 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)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· 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
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, more information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, 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 their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams 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, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
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 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:
Please complete an application form by visiting our website and applying online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our London & South East care team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.
About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’) As a result, the Spear Partner Fundraising Manager role requires raising funds for both churches and charitable trusts.
About the role
Spear is in an exciting time of growth, as we expand our work nationwide. You will play a pivotal role in equipping new and existing Church Partners to build sustainable, thriving Spear Centres that transform young people’s lives.
With an annual fundraising target of £125k, you will combine strategic insight, relationship-building and hands-on application writing, as well fundraising advice to help Church Partners grow diverse and resilient fundraising streams. Working closely with Trustees, Church leaders and Spear’s Central teams, you will strengthen funding pipelines, unlock new opportunities and ensure partners are supported every step of the way.
Key information
- Salary: £37,000
- Contract: Full time (4 days considered) permanent. Monday – Friday with some out of hours work needed for events such as Spear Celebration. Ad hoc regional travel required to deliver training and support to partner churches.
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing date: Friday 27th March, 09.30am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Creative, self-motivated forward planner who exercises initiative, with the ability to prioritise workload, including working well under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, high-quality fundraising applications
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to relate confidently to a range of stakeholders both, internally and externally
- Experience in fundraising, Trust and/or community fundraising desirable, with good working knowledge of other fundraising streams is desirable but not essential
- Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
We are an office-based organisation and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us, with staff spending time in the working week both at home and in the London office.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




