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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Support Worker to join our North Surrey Floating Support service in Surrey.

£25,437.98 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and prevent homelessness by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.

What you'll do:

* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager
* Ensure that referrals to the service are managed effectively and in line with the referrals and assessment procedure
* Undertake initial and assessments and continuous reviews of support needs and potential risks, and agree levels of support and actions
* Create and review support/ action plans for providing appropriate housing-related support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the benefits and services they are entitled to
* Signpost customers to support services that can help them address additional support needs such as mental or physical health, employment and education, adult social care, domestic abuse and family support
* Encourage and enable customers to pay their rent and other housing-related costs, and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the relevant housing provider
* Encourage and enable customers to adhere to all other conditions of their tenancies/ licences, eg maintaining a satisfactory living environment, refraining from anti-social behaviour, allowing access for essential work
* Encourage and enable customers to take necessary steps to seeking and preparing for alternative accommodation where maintaining their current housing situation is unsuitable or unviable
* Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
* Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive customer records to professional standards
* Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
* Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
* Work closely with the team and communicate openly
* Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned by the manager within the remit of the service and contract.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Flexible
* Open to feedback and self development
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is essentially customer-focused
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:
About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

About The Role
Are you a driven and confident person, who relishes the challenge of working with local communities and groups who seldom seek support.  We are looking for a person who is determined to make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
 You will be experienced in engaging and working with communities and a confident communicator with the ability to network with people across all levels.  You will be able to deliver community specific workshops and awareness sessions, working collaboratively with both internal and external colleagues.
You will cover the following areas:

- East Lancashire – Burnley, Blackburn, Darwen, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Pendle and Ribble Valley
- Central Lancashire – Preston, Chorley and Ormskirk
- North Lancashire – Lancaster, Blackpool and Fylde and Wyre
- South Lancashire – Kendall and Barrow-In-Furness

You will be able to manage your own projects and a small team of community volunteers, prioritising as you go. Whilst this is a homeworking role the majority of your time will be working out within the community and you will be required to regularly travel across Lancashire and South Cumbria. You must live within the Lancashire and South Cumbria area.
What you’ll focus on:

- Identify, engage, build and nurture relations with key stakeholders and influencers in each local community to ensure that dementia is a local priority.
- Develop an excellent understanding of the issues that prevent communities from engaging in dementia services and supporting the development of services to make them as inclusive as possible
- Develop and deliver community specific workshops and awareness sessions that make a positive impact for people living with dementia in their community.
- Recruitment and management of community volunteers to enhance and extend the reach of dementia services.

Interviews will take place on the 20th August

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

 

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.

 

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

 

Giving back to you

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

About The Role
We have a rewarding and varied opportunity for a Community Based Dementia Adviser to join our supportive and compassionate Hull Local Services team.
The 18 hour a week role is community based, where you will provide dementia support and advice, deliver existing groups as well as introduce new initiatives and groups in Hull. You will be expected to travel around the city (travel expenses can be claimed), there will also be some homeworking elements. You will also support our amazing volunteers, including their role managements, training and the recruitment of new volunteers.
The role involves one to one support for people affected by Dementia and their Carers, this role also requires the successful candidate to complete group delivery, supporting and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities and socialise with others in a group setting. There will also be opportunities to be involved in events across the city, such as dementia action week and carers week.
There is a degree of flexibility around the hours, although we would require that you are able to work a Monday and Thursday.
Interviews will take place on the 11th August
About you

- You will have good communication skills both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills to manage a busy caseload.
- Able to work as part of a wider team and be able to work on your own initiative
- Great interpersonal skills  be creative, patient, and able to motivate others at our groups and events.

What you’ll focus on

- The role requires you to work with other organisations, so stakeholder management is key to the role and the enhancement of the reach of the Alzheimers Society.
- You will be joining us at a very exciting time as we embark on increasing our offer and groups.
- Get involved in events across the city, such as dementia action week and carers week.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?  

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.  

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

Job Description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance — a key leadership role within the organisation, and part of the Senior Leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a core function that supports how we govern ourselves, manage risk, and meet our regulatory responsibilities. You’ll be shaping the frameworks that help us work with confidence, protect our people, and deliver our mission with integrity.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with senior management, the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, this role provides leadership across Governance, Risk and Compliance functions. You’ll oversee a skilled team covering:

• Risk
• Compliance
• Governance and Company Secretariat
• Information Governance and Cyber Security
• Group Legal function

You’ll lead on maintaining and evolving our Risk Management Framework, ensure we meet legal and regulatory requirements, and provide assurance to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

You’ll also help embed ethical standards and good governance practices across the organisation, supporting sound decision-making and high levels of accountability.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of the core responsibilities set out in the job description here and the leadership experience to deliver them.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Experience leading Governance, Risk and Compliance functions in a complex organisation.
• A strong grasp of Risk Management, including setting risk appetite and reporting to Board level.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and best practice in Board and Committee management.
• Familiarity with regulatory and legal compliance across key areas (e.g. charity law, data protection, information governance, cyber).
• Experience working directly with Executive teams, Trustees or Boards, with the ability to provide independent insight and challenge.
• A collaborative leadership style, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• A track record of developing and improving frameworks, policies and reporting processes.
• The ability to navigate strategic change and advise on associated risk and compliance impacts.

Additional Information

Close date for applications: Sunday 10th August 2025

Salary: £97,000 per annum

Contract:Permanent 

Based: London/Hybrid. Regular attendance (1-2 days a week) at our office in Embassy Gardens is required.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests.

Farm Manager

Are you a purpose-driven leader with a passion for animal welfare and people?

Join a global leader in equine welfare, working every day to transform the lives of donkeys and the people who care for them.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work will have a daily impact on the lives of animals and people alike. You will be part of a supportive and passionate team, committed to excellence, learning and continuous improvement.

Position: Farm Manager

Location: Bowd

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £42,665 - £47,406 depending upon qualifications, skills and experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role

The organisations vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life. Guided by it’s values, which include putting donkeys first, showing compassion, staying curious, doing the right thing, and working together as one, the team are committed to fostering a positive, safe, and supportive environment for donkeys and the people who care for them.

We are now seeking an inspiring and capable Farm Manager to lead the team at one of the sanctuary farms. Located in the beautiful East Devon countryside between Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, and just a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, Woods Farm is a 220-acre site, home to over 440 donkeys, and plays a vital role in the UK sanctuary network. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and values-led leader to make a real difference by driving high standards in donkey care, building team performance, and nurturing a positive and inclusive culture.

As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the farm. You will:

· Lead a committed team to deliver the highest standards of donkey welfare, land management and operational excellence

· Champion a culture of trust, wellbeing, learning and shared accountability across the team

· Inspire and develop people, ensuring each team member has the opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to shared goals

· Manage farm resources effectively, including staffing levels, budget, Land, facilities and equipment

· Ensure robust compliance with Health & Safety standards, maintaining a safe environment for animals, staff, volunteers and visitors

· Play an active role in wider organisational goals through collaboration, innovation and contribution to research projects

· Represent the charity professionally, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for all visitors

About You

You will bring a strong blend of practical farm knowledge and people-centred leadership. You will have:

· A relevant qualification or substantial experience in animal care, equine or agricultural management

· Knowledge and understanding of land management and the operation of farm vehicles and machinery

· Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to inspire and sustain high performance

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and professional approach

· Strong planning and organisational abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset

· A values-driven leadership style that reflects compassion, curiosity, integrity and collaboration

· The ability to handle sensitive or complex situations with tact and discretion

As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply.

Benefits include

· Competitive pension.

· Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.

· Healthshield.

· 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.

· Wellbeing team.

· Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.

· Long service awards.

· Healthshield plan

· Free parking.

· Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

The sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Farmer, Farm Manager, Farm Supervisor, Farm Deputy Manager, Tourism, Farm Attraction, Head Farmer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Project Officer

West Midlands

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Ref: 37REC 

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Sustrans offices in Birmingham with the flexibility to work from home on some days when not delivering activities.

About the role

A new and exciting opportunity to work with us supporting the developments of active travel and liveable spaces for communities across the West Midlands. 

As the Project Officer you will lead and support behaviour change projects across the West Midlands and Staffordshire with schools, workplaces, job seekers and communities. Engaging with a range of key individuals and delivering walking and cycling activities such as Dr Bike sessions, led walks and rides, school assemblies and community workshops. 

As part of the Active Journeys Team, you will support people to walk, wheel and cycle by promoting opportunities and help overcome barriers to active travel. Projects will include improved walking and cycling infrastructure and making it possible for every child to walk, wheel and cycle to school. 

Activities will be delivered both Online and face to face, and likely to include schools, workplaces and the diverse range of communities in the Midlands. 

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You should have experience of leading physical activity or other behaviour change projects within schools, workplaces or communities. You should also have experience of working on projects within an established project management framework.  

You will have excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage own workload. You will be able to build and maintain strong relationships and a flexible and enthusiastic approach. With the ability to engage and support lesser heard voices in the community. 

We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and relevant knowledge of the West Midlands and its diverse range of communities. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 25 August 2025.
• Interviews will take place at the Sustrans Birmingham Hub on the 4th or 5th of September 2025. If you are unable to attend in-person, please contact us for alternative arrangements.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

Finance Analyst Location: Lewes - Hybrid working available Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time The Role At the organisation, finance is more than processing numbers, it’s about supporting a cause that creates more possibilities for children and young people with complex disabilities. You’ll be joining a collaborative, values-led organisation where your work is valued, your ideas are heard, and your growth is supported. They’re looking for a confident and curious Finance Analyst to help them turn good data into great decisions. This is a key role in their small and growing finance team, ideal for someone who enjoys using analysis, systems, and insight to help others make better, faster, and clearer financial decisions. Key Responsibilities Producing and analysing the monthly management accounts, including variance analysis. Supporting month-end close reconciling income and preparing necessary month-end journals including payroll and accruals. Assisting in the annual budget process and quarterly reforecast. Creating dashboards, reports and tools that bring clarity and confidence. Helping improve reporting systems and processes — with a focus on consistency, automation and insight Assisting with audits, statutory annual accounts and returns. Skills and Qualifications Experience in a financial analysis or management account’s role Strong Excel skills and comfortable using finance systems. Confident communicator — able to explain financial information clearly and constructively. Organised, proactive and great at problem-solving. Comfortable working in a changing environment and contributing to improvements. AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) (Desirable) Experience in the charity, education, or care sectors (Nice to have — but not essential) Benefits Enhanced workplace pension Retail & leisure discounts Healthcare cash plan Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing support Free parking and on-site café Free DBS and flu jabs A collaborative, inclusive culture that values you. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Employer Engagement Worker

30 hour post

Pay rate FTE  £26,802  (for 37hrs) 

12 months fixed term with potential for extension

Location: Bradford

 

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025

Unpaid Carers in England and Wales alone contribute around £162bn to the economy through their role as unpaid carers.  They look after a loved one who needs care, without doing this as a paid job, and devote many hours of their time every week to the person they care for.

If you understand how crucial unpaid carers are to the community and are able to articulate their case to engage employers to support them in work -  this is the job for you. 

We are looking for a confident, passionate, articulate person who can communicate in a clear and compelling way to engage Bradford  employers in :

• Identifying carers within their workforce so that they can support the valuable role they play in society
• Encouraging carers to work for them as their needs will be understood
• Encouraging other employers to join a consortium of like minded employers across Bradford to become ‘Carer Confident Employers’

If you think you have the skills necessary to do this role we would welcome hearing from you.

In turn we will support you by helping with desk top research to engage with employers we had historical relationships with and with introductions to external partner organisations who will actively work with you to support this role and this agenda.

Please email your CV and a covering letter stating why you think you are perfect for this role.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our RBKC Complex Needs Service in Kensington and Chelsea

£29,684.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Providing a flexible and individually tailored support package to enable vulnerable people to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the
community.

What you'll do:

· Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager

· Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions

· Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available

· Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation

· Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with Tower Hamlet's HOST and Clearing House.

· Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community

· Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to

· Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards

· Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team

· Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible

· Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills

· Ability to defuse challenging behaviour with awareness of personal safety.

· Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures

· Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

§ Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement

§ Approachable and open behaviour

§ Prefers working as part of a group or team

§ Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

§ Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised

§ Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

§ Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

§ Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication

§ Is essentially customer-focused

§ Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

§ Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive and collaborative Service Manager to join our Learning Disability Service in Slough.

£40,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

The Service Manager will be responsible for the operations of one service in Berkshire (Slough) which supports one individual to live in his own home.

The individual is a sociable and engaging man with a warm sense of humour and a deep appreciation for nature, music, and familiar company. He lives with a diagnosis of moderate learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, psychotic illness, epilepsy, and type 2 diabetes, all of which require thoughtful and consistent support. The customer has been living successfully in his current placement for over ten years, where he benefits from the continuity of staff who know him well, understand his routines, and help him maintain a sense of safety and autonomy.

The role will provide line management for a team of seven Specialist Behaviour Support Workers, ensuring that compliance with organisational, legal regulations and those of the local authority are adhered to and the quality of support is of the highest standard possible, ensuring excellent quality of life for the customer and a good working environment for colleagues.

The service has received a CQC rating of Good. The current team size includes 5 FTEs (Specialist Behaviour Support Workers) plus 2 FTEs Waking Night Support Workers, ensuring comprehensive support coverage across all shifts.

The working pattern for this role is primarily Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with occasional requirements for weekend and out-of-hours work to meet service needs.

The anticipated start date for this role is October.

The initial contract duration is 6 months, with potential to become a permanent role after this period.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

This is an excellent chance for Trainee Money Advisers to receive comprehensive training to develop their career in the advice sector, achieving competence as a Money Advice Caseworker within 12-18 months (attracting a salary increase to £30,686*). Successful applicants will have:

• At least 6 months experience of delivering excellent customer service in a regulated environment such as banking, insurance or a contact centre.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of listening and questioning with an ability to manage challenging situations.

A copy of the Job Pack giving full information about the role and our organisation can be found on our website

We value all our people and can offer a supportive culture within a charity setting that is committed to social justice. The above roles attract a rewarding remuneration package with excellent terms including:

• Flexible working week**
• Modern and comfortable City Centre location with free tea and coffee!
• Hybrid working (following reaching competence to work independently)
• Pension, Cycle to Work and Life Assurance Schemes
• Health Plan with 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year (additional to bank holidays), rising to 30 with long service

**Infrequent evening/Saturday morning working on a rota-basis will be required

We reserve the right to close vacancies early should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 19 August 2025

(we may hold a second day of interviews on Thursday 21 August should they be required)

CAM is committed to being an inclusive organisation, we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We want our teams to be representative of the diverse communities we serve, however you identify, or whatever background you bring with you, we welcome and encourage your application.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a West London-based older people’s charity who provide a range of impactful, person-centred services; from social prescribing, to befriending, to dementia support, to information and advice, to digital inclusion. They are now recruiting for an Information and Advice Caseworker to work as part of their tight knit team, initially on a 3 month fixed term contract.

Our client’s Information and Advice service supports older people in the local borough to live as independently as possible; help is available from benefits maximisation to make sure people receive everything they are entitled to, housing issues, social care needs, health and disabilities, advice on energy efficiency and fuel poverty, to assistance with form filling. As Information and Advice Caseworker you will provide an impartial service which is focused on the needs of the older person, and will provide this support both over the phone, via email and also face to face. You will support clients with a person-centred approach, enabling them to achieve their goals within the resources of the services. You will ensure that accurate records are maintained, the client database is kept up to date and that requests for contract monitoring information are fulfilled, producing reports when appropriate.

To apply for this role, you will have an understanding of the factors affecting older people’s lives and their carers, especially with regards to mobility, isolation and keeping independent. You will have an understanding of services available to older people from statutory, voluntary and private organisations, and will have knowledge of welfare reform changes to the latest updates. You will also have knowledge of the statutory UK framework of benefits and pensions for individuals, and financial support available from charities.

Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage.

Please note this role is initially a 3 month FTC (with possibility of extension) – please only apply if you are available immediately or have no more than a 2 week notice period.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you.

Please note this role will be hybrid (3 days in the office / 2 working from home).

Salary: £31,133.37 plus £5023.71 London Weighting if applicable

Location: Old Street, London with some flexibility to work from home

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours

Closing date: Thursday 21st August 2025 at 11:30pm

Are you results driven, with a commercially aware approach, a ‘can-do’ attitude, lots of creativity and innovation, and experience of working in retail buying & merchandising or retail-related Corporate Partnerships - or a genuine interest in working within this field? Then join Shelter as a New Corporate Partnerships Executive - Retail and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our fundraising directorate.

About the role

An ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in corporate fundraising or charity retail, you’ll play a key role in developing Shelter’s retail presence and raising vital funds. You’ll be responsible for enabling stock donations from major retailers and helping research and develop new relationships with businesses to generate stock and secure their expertise on a pro-bono basis.

Thinking strategically, identifying new opportunities, and bringing ideas and concepts to life through written proposals and pitches to businesses in order to generate support for Shelter – all are aspects of a role that will also see you ensure the smooth running of our Stock Generation administration processes and help the Senior New Corporate Partnerships Manager (Retail), with day-to-day activities.

About you

As well as being keen to develop a career in charity retail and fundraising, you also feel passionate about working with companies to help tackle homelessness. What’s more, you believe you have what it takes to plan and source new stock generation opportunities and develop new acquisition tactics and campaign ideas that will engage retailers. You will have the ability to generate creative and imaginative proposals and take the initiative to develop new relationships with brands and retailers.

An understanding of the sustainability agenda for businesses and ability to apply commercial and financial principles to improve business performance would be a definite advantage. We’re also looking for someone friendly and personable, with strong relationship building skills who can manage a busy workload, work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office applications and databases.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

Shelter’s mature fundraising team has seen continuous year on year growth. The directorate generates over £65m gross income, of which a high percentage is unrestricted, giving us an exceptional level of investment flexibility. This particular role sits within our High Value Partnerships division, which includes Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations, Legacies, and Corporate Partnerships fundraising specialists. It will also see you work closely with colleagues in a Retail team that’s responsible for a network of 77 charity shops and boutique stores that are the face of Shelter on the high street.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We are open to risk and learning from our experiences
• We work together to achieve our shared purpose
• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter.

We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

 Shop Manager

Service:  Relate at Family Action

Location: Warwick

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £13.10 per hour

Contract type:  Permanent

We are looking for a talented Shop Manager who is an enthusiastic self-starter, with a passion for charity retail, to manage our Warwick shop on a full time (37.5 hours per week) basis.

Who we are

Relate is a leading relationships service, offering counselling, information, mediation and support to individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds and sexualities, at all stages of life. We also provide expert training for relationship support practitioners.

Relate is now part of the family charity, Family Action. Supporting people through change, challenge or crisis, we protect children, support young people and adults, and offer direct, practical help to families and communities. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. With Relate at Family Action, we work to support the creation of secure foundations for children and young people, and safe, supportive relationships for all.

We currently manage 11 shops located within 5 regions across the UK. Our shops generate income to support the work of Relate. The shops are managed by paid Shop Managers, supported by Assistant Shop Managers/Sessional Workers (Retail Assistants) and our amazing Shop Volunteers.

What are we looking for?

• Charity retail experience preferred

• Experience of customer care

• High levels of organisational skills

• Highly focussed on maximising sales

• An eye for detail

• A sound track record in achieving targets and delivering success

You will be responsible for the creation of a warm and welcoming environment for customers, volunteers and donors, with a view to maximising sales, profits and Gift Aid to support the work of Relate at Family Action.

The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly for 37.5 hours each week (5 days per week including Weekends) across a 7 day trading week, Monday to Sunday.

What will we offer you?

We offer flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. We have six staff diversity networks that offer peer support and contribute to the strategic development of EDI; Accessibility Network, Anti-Racism and People of Colour Network, Gender Equality Network, Inter-Faith Network, LGBTQIA+ Equality Network and Parents and Carers Equality Network. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.  

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse any reasonable travel costs associated with attending an interview. 

To Apply:

· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Friday 6th June 2025

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

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