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We are looking for a passionate, skilled individual to join our diverse and talented team as Policy and Communications Manager.

We are a unique organisation that supports and champions London’s charities and community groups to contribute to a united, thriving and resilient London.

London Plus is a trusted partner of organisations across all London’s 32 boroughs, as well as key London-level organisations including the Greater London Authority and London Councils. We are looking to the future and planning to grow our strategic impact and effectiveness on behalf of the sector.

We are now looking to fill this brand new role, which will build on the solid foundations in place within the organisation to help us tell the story of London’s charity sector, effect positive change and connect with stakeholders to build our influence.

Join Amala, an ambitious international non-profit, as our newly created Head of Fundraising, and play a pivotal role in achieving our bold 2024-2027 strategy to triple our impact.

Are you a strategic, driven, and passionate senior fundraiser ready to lead the charge in securing the vital resources needed to provide transformative education opportunities for refugee and displaced youth globally? 

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and execute high-impact fundraising strategies and contribute directly to our mission of reaching at least 5,800 students annually by 2027.

About Amala:

Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities and the world. We are a founder-led, non-profit organisation with big ambitions to create a deep and lasting impact for young people who are displaced. We have developed the first, internationally accredited, upper secondary level programme for out of school refugees and crisis affected youth, and currently reach approximately 1400 students a year. As demand for our education programmes continues to grow, and in line with our 2024-2027 strategic plan, we aim to triple the number of young people we serve, reaching at least 5,800 students per year by 2027. Our bold vision is that millions of refugee youth have access to transformative education by 2040. 

Our team is fully remote, with our Global Team based in the UK, Canada, Singapore and Greece. We also have two learning centres, one in Amman, Jordan and one in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya and work with a growing list of partners across Kenya, Uganda and Malaysia. 

The Opportunity:

This is where this new role comes in: The Head of Fundraising will play a crucial role in supporting the stewardship of the current donors while also securing the vital resources needed to realise our bold ambition and help us transform the lives of millions of young refugees and conflict affected youth across the globe.

You will be part of leading a growing and changing organisation, and will work closely with Amala’s two Co-founders and the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy, cultivate and deepen key donor relationships and boost our income growth from our current £800k towards our £3 million target by 2027, driving the financial sustainability necessary for Amala’s continued growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year fundraising strategy 

• Lead all fundraising, communications and stakeholder engagement

• Lead donor engagement and management 

• Team management and leadership

• Reporting, evaluation and budgets

• Foster a fundraising culture across the organisation 

Who we are looking for:

A strategic, entrepreneurial and ambitious senior fundraiser with a proven track record of securing significant UK and international funding (£1m+ annual income generation), developing high-impact strategies, and building strong donor relationships. You will be an inspiring leader with exceptional people management skills, with experience in leading growing organisations, and who enjoys the strategic side of the role as well as having a hands on approach. 

The role would be best suited to someone who is committed to making a difference to the lives of young refugees, with a strong grounding in international charity sector fundraising. and international funding.

Essential experience:

• Proven experience in a senior fundraising management role within the non-profit sector, ideally within international development.

• A proven track record of success in fundraising, particularly in developing and executing complex fundraising strategies for a growing non-profit organisation.

• Experience developing and implementing multi-year income generation plans.

• A strong history of securing six-figure, multi-year grants and contracts in the UK and internationally, with an annual income generation of £1m+.

• Senior-level experience managing relationships with multiple, diverse funders and donors.

• Experience writing successful partnership bids, grant proposals, cases for support, and theories of change.

• Experience in leading change in a growing organisation.

• At least three years of experience leading and managing a team, with a track record of developing and supporting staff.

What we offer:

This full time, fully remote position offers a salary of £50,000-55,000 if you are a UK resident. If you reside in a different location, the salary will be adjusted accordingly. You will work closely with a driven, collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive team from around the world, and you are required to be in a time zone GMT +/- 3 hours.

Apart from the salary, a unique culture and a great team, we also offer benefits including flexible time off, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. To support your remote work set up, Amala offers a stipend for a co-working space and similar.

How to apply:

For detailed information on this role, including the full list of responsibilities, experience, and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the job description on our website.

Closing date: Friday 30 May 2025, 12:00 BST

Community Resettlement Worker

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• Community Resettlement Workers support clients who have moved in to independent accommodation, usually from the street or hostels. The accommodation is across London and your role is to work alongside individuals as they transition towards independence.
• By adopting a flexible, creative and personalised approach you will support individuals to manage their tenancies in the community and improve their quality of life.
• This service is a stepping stone towards independence and you will continue to work with these clients for up to two years to prevent them from returning to the street, to support them to build networks of support in their local community and to help them to move on into permanent accommodation.
• This role is offered as a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026.
• This role will require travel to various London boroughs.

Full job description can be found on our website.

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (2.5 days)
Salary: £18,776 (£37,551 FTE)
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd June
Interview Date: Thursday 12th June

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employe

We are thrilled to be partnering with Premier. For nearly 30 years, Premier has been a source of inspiration, encouragement, and spiritual nourishment, helping people live out their Christianh faith in meaningful ways.

From its beginnings in 1995 with uplifting radio and magazine content, Premier has grown and evolved, staying at the forefront of the digital revolution. Today, Premier offers a rich mix of websites, podcasts, videos, live events, and more—bringing worship, teaching, music, prayer, and real-life stories straight into people’s lives.

We’re looking for a passionate Philanthropy Manager to build and nurture meaningful connections with major donor and corporate supporters. This role plays a crucial part in securing substantial financial support, with a focus on achieving an annual six-figures income target. The funds raised will directly contribute to advancing Premier’s mission, enabling the charity to continue inspiring and support more individuals on their faith journey. In this exciting role, you’ll develop and implement creative strategies to engage Major Donors and secure new business, with a focus on corporate partnerships in London.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working in face-to-face donor cultivation.
• Proven success in relationship building and securing five and six figure gifts.
• Excellent at relationship building with a natural ability to adapt appropriately to different audiences.
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

If you love building relationships, making a real impact, and have a heart for Christian media, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an inspiring Christian charity dedicated to sharing the good news of the Gospel. You’ll be part of a supportive, encouraging team that uplifts one another, works together with purpose, and prays together.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement, explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role, including the genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian. 

Location: Home and travel round London

Closing date for applications: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.

Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology, ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes. We provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to support the Head of PR, Communications and Celebrity Engagement and work collaboratively with Charity colleagues to highlight the impact our supporters and fundraisers make to cancer patients.

You will be equally at home pitching a story to a national journalist, working with a senior consultant to draft a new charity funded treatment story, briefing photographers, liaising with fundraisers to tell their story, writing newsletter copy or devising a communications plan.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive the very best care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the North West then this could be the role for you.

Closing date: Monday 19 May

Interview date: Friday 23 May

Contract length: 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35 (Sunday - Thursday, 9-5pm)

Salary: £26,453.00 per annum

Closing date for applications: Rolling, however, applying early is advised.

First interview date: First interviews are held over Microsoft Teams

Second interview date: Candidates successful at first interview will be offered a trial shift at the Home as part of the selection process

Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

We do our best for dogs and cats in need every day, working with colleague across the sector to improve their lives and to give them the care, support and love they deserve. But it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the dogs and cats we care for and those who love them.

We are recruiting a Cattery Carer & Cat Foster Coordinator who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare.

Working with staff and volunteers across the Home, you will have a hand in helping all the cats in our care, from feeding, cleaning, behaviourally assessing and socialising to rehoming. You will be responsible for organising cats in our care going into temporary foster homes. This can be physically and emotionally demanding but is also hugely rewarding; you can view some of our amazing rescue stories here.

Generally, you will:

• Assist in the provision of treatment to cats as advised by our veterinary staff.
• Organise the cat foster programme, matching suitable cats with cat foster volunteers and advise on cat behaviour.
• Organise the cat intake list, providing owners with advice and where appropriate admitting cats into the Cattery.
• Assist the Cat Adoption Officer with rehoming the cats under our care.
• Work flexibly in a team environment, often independently, to meet the specific needs of  the cats in our care by helping with their feeding, cleaning, enrichment and grooming.

To be successful in this role, you need:

– A strong understanding of cat behaviour and welfare

– Excellent customer service skills

– Experience in handling cats and caring for them

– A calm, compassionate, resilient and friendly manner

Please note that successful candidate will be asked for evidence of their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

We're delighted to be supporting an incredible organisation that believes everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone who is on their side. Leading on the recruitment of their Media and Stories Officer position, we're excited to speak to press and media professionals from within and outside of the charity sector who can bring the organisation's stories to life with creativity and enthusiasm.

Media and Stories Officer

Contract: Permanent role

Location: Hybrid - a mix of work from home and London office with two days per week minimum at the office near to Liverpool Street

Salary: £35,247

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st May

First round interviews, held remotely: 28th and 29th May

Second round interviews, held in person: week commencing 2nd June

Working tirelessly to provide practical help and support through a range of services that cover education, housing, justice, and health and wellbeing, as well as consistently campaigning for the barriers that hold people back in society to be removed, this is an organisation with real clout. Using the unique insight from their services to fight alongside the people they support to make sure they're heard and to campaign for meaningful changes in society.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join their talented team to support with the delivery of creative, impactful media coverage to increase the profile of the organisation's services and campaigns, as well as the reach of their campaigns. Core responsibilities within the role will include:

• Deliver media coverage for the organisation through high quality proactive and reactive media engagement.
• Gather service user experiences and stories to create compelling media pitches.
• Generate proactive ideas for creative media campaigns and coverage to support the organisation's influencing priorities.
• Develop productive relationships with journalists to become go-to organisation.
• Work closely with the External Engagement team to deliver integrated communications approach.

An organisation that places diversity and inclusivity at the heart of all it does, this is such a fantastic opportunity for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience of delivering high quality national media coverage.
• Experience of working in a busy press office
• Ability to work with competing deadlines
• Good understanding of the media landscape
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing for different contexts and audiences
• Skilled at writing press releases and media briefings.
• Creative thinker to generate new ways of engagement.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with colleagues

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

We're delighted to be supporting an incredible organisation that believes everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone who is on their side. Leading on the recruitment of their next Media and Stories Manager position, we're excited to speak to press and media professionals from within and outside of the charity sector who can bring the organisation's stories to life with creativity and enthusiasm.

Part time Media and Stories Manager, four days a week

Contract: Permanent role

Location: Hybrid - a mix of work from home and London office with two days per week minimum at the office near to Liverpool Street

Salary: FTE £42,896, pro rata to four days per week

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st May

First round interviews, held remotely: 28th and 29th May

Second round interviews, held in person: week commencing 2nd June

Working tirelessly to provide practical help and support through a range of services that cover education, housing, justice, and health and wellbeing, as well as consistently campaigning for the barriers that hold people back in society to be removed, this is an organisation with real clout. Using the unique insight from their services to fight alongside the people they support to make sure they're heard and to campaign for meaningful changes in society.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join their talented team on a part time basis, leading on delivering creative, impactful media coverage to increase the profile of the organisation's services and campaigns, as well as the reach of their campaigns. Core responsibilities within the role will include:

• Deliver national and local media coverage which supports the organisation's strategic aims through high quality proactive and reactive media engagement.
• Gather service user experiences and stories to create compelling media pitches.
• Generate proactive ideas for creative media campaigns and coverage to support the organisation's influencing priorities.
• Develop productive relationships with journalists to become trusted and go-to organisation.
• Work closely with colleagues in the External Engagement team to deliver an integrated communications approach.
• Develop the functioning and processes of the organisation's media team to ensure a slick, responsive and agile media function

An organisation that places diversity and inclusivity at the heart of all it does, this is such a fantastic opportunity for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of delivering high quality national media coverage
• Experience of working in a busy press office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing for different contexts and audiences
• Skilled at writing press releases and media briefings.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with colleagues
• Experience of working on integrated campaigns
• Experience working for a charity or third sector press office
• Knowledge of the education, justice or housing sectors

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Thousands of people in our communities are affected by breast cancer, and many of these are compelled to help by fundraising for Breast Cancer Now. To enable us to best support our network of fundraisers, and contribute to a sector leading programme, we’re looking for a community fundraising executive to join the London, South and Wales team.

In this busy and exciting supporter-facing role, you’ll provide stewardship to our brilliant fundraisers organising events from bake sales and balls to tractor runs and sponsored walks. And, alongside the other community fundraiser executives, you’ll be the first point of contact for supporters, playing a key role in the smooth day to day running of the programme.

Through excellent relationship management, you’ll inspire our supporters to see through their fundraising plans, raise as much as possible and continue to support the charity in a way that’s right for them.

Reporting into an experienced community fundraiser, you’ll be nurtured and developed in your role. And have the opportunity to develop relationships with a wide variety of supporters, from individuals and volunteers to clubs, societies, groups and local companies.

About you

You’re a brilliant communicator and love working with others. You thrive in a busy environment, bringing a proactive attitude to everything you do. You look for ways to add value and push beyond the expected.

Having worked in a customer or supporter facing role before, you’re naturally committed to providing exceptional stewardship. Engaging with our supporters will energise you, whether that’s speaking to them over the phone, hosting a cheque presentation or attending their events.

You’re organised and can prioritise your work well. You pick up processes quickly and have excellent administrative skills that you’ve gained in a professional working environment.

It’s great if you’ve worked in a charity before, and having community fundraising experience is a bonus. But it’s your passion for fundraising and making a difference that’s important – if this sounds like you, we can’t wait to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Monday 19 May 2025

Interview date Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 May 2025 (in person at our London office at The White Chapel Building E1 8QS)

Are you our new Interim Marketing and Brand Manager?
Do you have the passion and ideas to amplify our ambitious plans to improve the lives of everyone affected by ovarian cancer? Could you play a pivotal role in driving forward our brand identity, as well as developing insight-led marketing strategies and campaigns that inspire action and encourage more people than ever to support our work?

We are looking for an Interim Marketing and Brand Manager who will bring their creative flair, marketing experience and leadership skills to our brilliant team of communications experts. This is a great role for you if you have a background in marketing and brand within the charity sector, and are lookjng for the next step in your marketing and communications career with a leading, national charity.

A confident self-starter and people person who loves building relationships across teams, you’ll be brimming with ideas, and have the marketing experience to make them happen so that together with our communities, we achieve a world where everyone survives and lives well with ovarian cancer. With the support of the Head of Digital and Marketing you’ll work across the organisation to ensure that the Target Ovarian Cancer brand is front and centre, develop and deliver marketing and communications strategies, plans and campaigns to achieve the organisation’s business objectives and KPIs, focussed on attracting and engaging more people who want to use our supportive services, campaign for change, partner with us, and donate or fundraise.

We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. It’s an exciting time to be joining Target Ovarian Cancer as we move into our ambitionus new three year plan.

Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.

The role is a full time, 35 hours per week, one year fixed-term contract position.

We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office in Angel, London when required.

Please submit your application by 22 May 2025.  We will be looking to schedule interviews week commencing 26 May 2025.  In the event you are invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to let us know any reasonable adjustments you may require to the interview process.

Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.

We want to make our recruitment accessible to all, if there is a way we can support you in your application, please contact us.

The Good Company Relationship Manager / Concierge Lead provides a highly personalised, proactive, relationship-driven service that empowers older adults - many affected by dementia and social isolation - and their carers to live healthier, happier lives in their homes and communities

This role is central to our mission: reaching people early and co-creating Good Company around their needs, interests, and aspirations. 

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Adaptable and a self-starter
• A great listener with strong emotional intelligence
• A proactive problem-solver
• Confident using technology and digital tools
• Excited by working in a fast-moving, purpose-driven organisation
• Able to drive and access to a vehicle to travel to meet members across Wadhurst, Crowborough, and Forest Row

We are in the final year of prototyping with the ambition to scale Good Company nationally.

 Our Context

The Good Company People is reimagining support for people living with dementia and those who care for them. We believe everyone deserves to live with connection, dignity, and purpose - whether they are pre-diagnosis, post-diagnosis, isolated, bereaved, or caring for someone they love.

Our model is person-first. We build relationships, not referrals. We find out what people want more of - continuing hobbies, meeting peers, or simply knowing someone is there to support them to take the next step.

Behind the scenes, we’re also innovating. We’re building a decentralised ‘know-how’ system - real-world tips, rights, local hacks, and lived wisdom - shared by those who’ve been there.

We’re changing the climate of dementia care: from medicalised and prescriptive to relational, preventative, and empowering.

Our Approach

This role isn’t about ‘fixing’ people. It’s about walking alongside them, unlocking opportunities, and making everyday life better. It’s about human connection, trust, and helping people reclaim a sense of agency.

As Concierge, you will ensure every member’s experience reflects our values:

• Respect and Trust – the foundations of every Good Company relationship
• Community – harnessing the wisdom, diverse experiences and passion of individuals to co-create Good Company
• Curious – always learning and adapting
• No One Size Fits All – seeing every member as unique and supporting them in living the life they choose – for longer
• Empowering – building on members' strengths, skills and networks
• Everyone Welcome – showing up with openness, kindness, and joy

Key Responsibilities

As Concierge Lead, you will manage relationships with up to 150 members and help them to:

• Continue to enjoy their hobbies and interests in familiar settings
• Expand their social circle and make meaningful connections
• Access local activities to improve physical health and mobility
• Introductions to other members facing similar situations
• Navigate the health and social care system with confidence
• Access practical dementia advice and support
• Take regular breaks to reduce the stress and burden of caring
• Support to access financial and legal guidance

Your daily role can include:

• Developing deep member insights by conducting member ‘discoveries’ to learn life stories, hobbies, health and communication needs and understand what they want more
• Listening to members’ needs, providing emotional support and helping members build resilience.
• Facilitating and hosting monthly Transition Circles which are peer group sessions for carers experiencing similar situations
• Leading on member wellbeing at Good Company Clubs.
• Through gathering insights help develop and share actionable advice and practical tips through our website and the Good Company Hub
• Working with, training, and supporting a team of Concierge volunteers to provide support, information, and good company at the Good Company Hub on the high street
• Building partnerships with local organisations —social, sports, and voluntary—to introduce members to meaningful opportunities
• Representing Good Company at community and sector events

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Follow TGCP safeguarding, health & safety, and operational policies
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful culture

What You’ll Need

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills
• Empathy, compassion, and caring
• Adaptability and a can-do mindset to thrive in a fast moving organisation
• Creativity and resourcefulness in problem-solving
• Community-mindedness and network-building skills
• Resilience and patience
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Confidence using technology (Good Company is powered by Google, Airtable and Asana)

A great opportunity to coordinate services for adult carers experiencing mental health issues in Merton, South West London.

Jigsaw4u is a charity with a proud 27 year history in supporting mental health and wellbeing in South West London. We are seeking a support worker who shares our values and person-centred approach, and who is passionate about helping adult carers (those with caring responsibilities).

This role presents an exellent opportunity to gain experience in, and knowledge of, social support work and mental health services, and would provide a great first step for those interested in building a career in this area.

The role is 4 days (28 hours) per week. Full time (35 hours per week) may be available if required.

Role in Context

Jigsaw4u’s Carers Peer Support Service supports adult carers in the London Borough of Merton through emotional support and access to information, opportunities and practical advice.

Working alongside other VCSE peer support providers in the Borough, other carer organisations or providers of statutory carers work, the post holder will work on improving pathways and coordinating services for adult carers experiencing mental health issues, often as a direct result of caring.  The post holder should have lived experience of being a carer, or of mental health challenges experienced by themselves or a close friend or family member

1. Purpose of the job

Be responsible in the designated area for:

• Delivery of one-to-one and group peer support sessions designed for and by adult carers
• Collecting data and reporting on direct work delivered with adult carers
• Collaborative working with the Merton Peer Support Partnership
• Developing and enhancing relationships with strategic partners
• Maintaining and striving to improve service delivery standards and effectiveness

1. Main duties

• Providing emotional and wellbeing support for carers through one-to-one, person-centred interventions
• Working flexibility to support carers aged 18 and over, who are caring for someone with mental health difficulties or experiencing mental health issues, often as a direct result of caring
• Empower and support carers to become involved in local Mental Health developments, particularly within SWLSTG
• Encourage and assist the uptake of Carers Assessments and the ability of carers and their families to assess their own needs to develop solutions and manage resources
• Assist carers in accessing opportunities for breaks from caring through activities within the partner organisations and external agencies
• Delivering time-limited, outcome-focused interventions to support personal outcomes so carers feel emotionally and practically supported
• Group-based support to address intended specific outcomes
• Encouraging access to local services to promote community inclusion and connectedness, enabling sustainable recovery and support
• Practical support to help carers access the right services and support based on needs, preferences, and the options available
• Evaluation of interventions provided through use of Outcomes Star and other
• agreed measurement tools
• To assist the Service Manager in creating monitoring reports
• To attend professional/monitoring meetings if required

Warrington Voluntary Action have been invited to coordinate Warrington’s first Poverty Truth Commission (PTC). Poverty Truth Commissions are about bringing about change - changing organisations and communities behaviours and attitudes towards poverty and taking action to tackle it. The PTC brings together people who have direct lived experience of poverty with key decision makers to form a group of commissioners who meet and work together on the key issues guided by the Community Commissioners. 

The purpose of the Community Engagement Worker role is to coordinate and facilitate a Poverty Truth Commission where people and their stories are at the heart of truly understanding and addressing poverty, delivering a commission in a truly relational way, which prioritises the leadership of those who are more often marginalised or voiceless.

Key Responsibilities

• To reach and develop trusted relationships with people with lived experience of poverty, with the aim of recruiting Community Commissioners who are representative of our local community.
• Create effective conditions for learning and support the Community Commissioners to learn and share together easily, facilitating sessions that enable them to build solidarity with one another.
• Provide mentoring and guidance through one to one and group sessions, to build confidence enable the group to share their stories of poverty to a number of audiences in creative ways as shaped by the commissioners, recognising their unique and valuable contributions and managing expectations.
• Facilitate meetings and support the Community Commissioners as they prepare to share their stories at a launch event.
• To develop effective, trusted relationships with local community stakeholders to harness their support and resources.
• Co-ordinate a PTC launch event and a PTC closing event, capturing and documenting the events as appropriate.
• To recruit Civic and business commissioners, building capacity and skills to work alongside the Community Commissioners.
• To act as the main point of contact for the Community and Civic Commissioners, building trust, openness and effective relationships.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the commission including promotion and monitoring of the commission and its progress.
• Capture and provide information/ reports on progress of the PTC to be shared with the wider stakeholders.
• Occasionally attend events and meetings alongside the Community Commissioners to support them to elevate their voices and be heard.
• Work alongside the Poverty Truth Network as the commission is developed to ensure it stays on track and best practice is learned and adopted as appropriate. 

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the community? Belfast YMCA is seeking a motivational and driven Fundraising & Communications Manager to lead one of our key strategic priorities: diversifying and increasing income to support our vital youth, family, and community programmes. This exciting and varied role offers the opportunity to shape and implement our fundraising and communications strategy, bringing your own creativity and expertise to the table. A key focus will be securing annual and multi-year trusts and grants, with the chance to lead a major capital funding programme as we redevelop our facilities and expand our reach across Belfast over the next three years. If you're ready to make a difference and play a pivotal role in the future of Belfast YMCA, we’d love to hear from you.