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Momentum Children's Charity, Hampton Court (Hybrid)
£37,000 - £41,000 FTE
We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced leader to guide our Family Support Team as we grow and evolve.
Posted 2 days ago
NFP People, Greater London (Hybrid)
£75,000 including generous benefits
Posted 2 days ago
Anna Freud, London (Hybrid)
£33,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Join our collaborative team with strong links with University College London.
Posted 1 day ago
PSS (UK), Diss, Norfolk (Hybrid)
£45,000 per year
Are you passionate about making sure people have a voice, a choice when it comes to their care and make a big impact?
Posted 1 week ago
Closing in 6 days
The Francis Crick Institute, London (Hybrid)
From £61,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Posted 2 days ago
Closing tomorrow
Single Homeless Project, Lewisham (On-site)
Starting at £28,953.79 and rising incrementally to £31,101.42 per annum
Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, supporting them to develop essential life skills and improve their wellbeing to thrive.
Posted 1 week ago
Closing in 2 days
NFP People, South East (On-site)
£30,906 (per annum)
Posted 2 days ago
Social Interest Group, London (On-site)
£29,000 (Full Time Equivalent)
We are seeking a Substance Misuses Worker who has a specialism in mental health and substance use to join our team in Catford.
Posted 1 week ago
Citizens Advice Staffordshire North and Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (On-site)
£29,389 p.a.
A great opportunity to help shape the team, to ensure a flexible and consistent approach to people management
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BHA For Equality, Wakefield (On-site)
£12,223.60 - £13,061.60 per year
Posted 1 week ago
The Roundhouse, NW1, London (Hybrid)
£46,350
Lead on trusts and statutory funding for The Roundhouse, a dynamic youth-focused charity and iconic music & arts venue.
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Age UK East London, Plaistow (Hybrid)
£32,430 - £35,520 per year
Seeking an experienced enthusiastic individual to join Age UK East London as an Operations Coordinator
Posted 1 week ago
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Hampton Court, Greater London (Hybrid)
East Molesey, Surrey
£37,000 - £41,000 FTE
Part-time (30)
Permanent

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Could you help families through the most difficult time of their lives?

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced leader to guide our Family Support Team as we grow and evolve. You’ll play a vital role in delivering emotional and practical support to families facing childhood cancer or life-challenging conditions—for as long as they need us.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented, multidisciplinary team and shape the future of our services as we expand into new regions and prepare for the transition from the Royal Marsden to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

If you’re someone who can think strategically, lead with empathy, and understand the emotional realities families face when a child is seriously ill—we’d love to hear from you.

Role overview

Leadership & Service Delivery

  • Lead and coordinate the delivery of family support across all regions, ensuring services are accessible, consistent, and impactful.
  • Line manage a skilled team including Family Support Workers, a Senior Family Support Worker, and a Senior Social Worker.
  • Oversee referrals and caseloads, ensuring support is tailored to each family’s needs.
  • Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), overseeing safeguarding policy, training, and practice.
  • Monitor service outcomes and contribute to strategic planning and budget management.
  • Participate in the on-call family support rota (occasional weekends).

Hospital & Community Partnerships

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital teams across London, Surrey, and Sussex.  Including, St George’s Tooting, Royal Marsden Sutton/Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Kingston Hospital, St Peter’s Hospital Chertsey, Epsom Hospital, Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford, East Surrey Hospital Redhill, Worthing Hospital
  • Represent the charity in multidisciplinary meetings, safeguarding boards, and service planning discussions.
  • Support the transition of services to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
  • Identify new partnership, across new regions and referral opportunities in clinical and community settings.

Organisational Contribution

  • Provide insights and case studies to support fundraising and communications.
  • Attend occasional family events and community activities.
  • Champion Momentum’s values and safeguarding standards in all areas of work.

 Person specification

Essential

  • Significant experience working directly with children and families.
  • Background in health, education, care, or social support.
  • Proven experience leading and managing staff teams.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and experience as a DSL.
  • Knowledge of the emotional impact of serious illness and bereavement on families.
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and digital literacy.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and evaluating service delivery.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
  • Reliable internet and suitable space for remote working.

Desirable

  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., social work, nursing, education, counselling) or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in a charity or family support setting.
  • Experience supporting bereaved families.
  • Budget and financial oversight experience.
Application resources
Posted by
Momentum Children's Charity View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.

Refreshed on: 21 August 2025
Closing date: 05 September 2025 at 12:56
Tags: Advice / Information, Bereavement Support, Cancer, Child Protection, Engagement / Outreach, Health / Medical, Safeguarding, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work

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