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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a House Coordinator to join our Nursing and Quality Team. This role will require the successful candidate to be responsible for the day-to-day problem solving, acting as the central point of contact, and supporting the House Managers to ensure the smooth operation of the Houses.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
As the House Coordinator, you will have direct contact with children and their families, often during challenging times. This role therefore requires a level of empathy and the ability to communicate effectively in emotionally charged situations, which is not typically expected of other administrative roles within the organisation.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
For more detail, please see the Duties and Responsibilities in the candidate briefing pack.
Interview Date: Week commencing 24th August 2026
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
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About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, Car Scheme (subject to eligibility), subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a charity organisation independent of the NHS, we do not follow Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Consequently, we are unable to take into account NHS incremental dates or continuous service for salary, annual leave, or related entitlements such as absence pay at the point of recruitment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting fathers to develop a strong bond with their babies?
Do you want to help dads feel heard, build confidence, and access the right support at a crucial time in family life?
Home-Start Hillingdon is looking for a Dad Matters Co-ordinator to join our collaborative, experienced team. This role will work alongside our existing Co-ordinator to grow and strengthen our Dad Matters programme across the borough.
Dad Matters focuses on the first 1001 days, supporting fathers and male carers to build strong bonds with their baby, alongside support for their mental health and access to services. It’s a role that combines direct work with dads and the practical coordination behind the scenes to keep the service running smoothly.
What you’ll be doing:
Building on the strong foundations of our current Dad Matters programme, you will work collaboratively with our existing Co-ordinator, with a focus on:
- Planning and delivering weekly peer support sessions for dads
- Supporting the development and delivering Dad’s antenatal sessions with local NHS services
- Recruiting, coordinating and supporting volunteers to contribute to the programme
- Helping dads develop their understanding of building strong parent-infant relationships
- Raising awareness of fathers’ mental health and suicide prevention, especially in the perinatal period
- Supporting the development of a Dad Matters volunteer programme
You’ll be working closely with an experienced colleague, sharing delivery while also taking a lead on planning, organisation, communication and the co-ordination of groups and activities.
This role would be ideal for somebody with experience of working with families or parents, and of planning and running activities, with a genuine passion for supporting fathers to build strong, positive relationships with their babies, look after their mental health and feel more confident in their role. You will be able to engage fathers from a wide range of backgrounds, while also bringing strong organisational, communication and coordination skills to support the delivery of the programme.
To Apply:
Please send us your CV with a covering letter giving clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet the points listed in the Person Specification
Applications without a covering letter addressing the Person Specification will not be considered.
Please note: You will need to be a car owner/driver
Closing Date: Thursday 10th September 2026 at 9:00am
Interview Date: Week commencing 21st September 2026 (date will be confirmed with candidates)
(References and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be taken up)
It’s important that our team reflects the diversity of the borough. We particularly welcome applications from fathers and male carers, and from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people and other underrepresented groups.
Company limited by guarantee Registered in England and Wales - No. 04612504 Registered Charity No: 1100534
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB TITLE: Project Officer - Adapted Sports
DEPARTMENT: Chelsea Foundation
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge, London
CONTRACT: 12-month FTC, 35 hours any 5 of 7 days (including evenings, weekends and anti-social hours when needed)
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To lead on all Adapted Sport Programmes at Chelsea FC Foundation. Specifically developing and delivering new strands of adapted sports sessions across a variety of sports that target population of 40 years+, working closely with local and national stakeholders.
Closing date: 13th August
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work closely with the Population Health Senior Project officer to develop, deliver and lead adapted sports programmes, in line with the requirements set out by the funding providers. Activities may include walking football, tennis, cricket, rugby, netball or boccia.
- Deliver a range of adapted sports and lifestyle changing activities within the Community and across NHS partnerships, including provision during evening and weekends.
- Deliver and coordinate pathways for special population programmes and support the Health and Wellbeing team with referrals.
- Ensure success stories are captured, working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.
- Prepare delivery programmes and sessions plans that support the project outcomes. Ensuring participation forms, recording sheets and registers are completed accurately and entered in CFCF’s monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Support the line management of adapted sports programme staff.
- Work with the Health and Wellbeing team to build external relationships to sustain future programme funding.
- Ensure all CFCF health & safety and safeguarding procedures are implemented prior to any activity starting, including quality assuring sessional staff delivery.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:
- To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive, and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage the community to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Build relationships with partner charities, CCO’s, NGB’s and local authorities for the benefit of the Adapted Sports programme.
- To lead on the monitoring and evaluation for all Adapted Sports projects in accordance with the needs of each funder, including liaison with the Premier League Charitable Fund as a ‘Salesforce’ user.
- Be responsible for the safeguarding of participants across all Adapted Sports programmes, liaising and reporting into the Safeguarding Lead for Health and Wellbeing and associated partner Safeguarding Team’s to ensure a clear line of reporting to CFC Safeguarding Hub.
- Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.
- Complete and submit project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required internally or in accordance with the needs of each funder.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
Essential
- Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry sector.
- Level 1 Sports Coaching Qualification, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.
- Ability to travel to activity & meetings across London, Surrey and surrounding areas / Clean Driving License
Desirable
- Minimum Level 2 REPs recognised health and fitness qualification/special populations or equivalent.
- Level 2 Sports Coaching Qualification, Mental Health First Aid, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.
- Health Promotion/Public Health/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.
Experience:
Essential
- A strong knowledge of and experience in working in a Charity, and/or Sports & Health industry.
- Have a good understanding of Sports, Health and Older Adult services and charities be able to signpost participants accordingly and build partnerships.
- Experience delivering Adapted Sports, specifically Walking Football across a range of ages and health conditions.
- Experience in working with sporting governing bodies and knowledge player pathway for target demographic.
- Experience in line management of sessional staff members.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Chelsea FC Foundation.
- Knowledge of local demographic and social needs.
- Knowledge of funded sports and football projects.
- Knowledge of Community Club Organisations and Football Charity Programmes.
OUR EXPECTATIONS:
- To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
- To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
- To represent the Club in a professional manner at all times, acting as a positive ambassador and upholding the values, reputation, and standards expected across all interactions.
- To take responsibility for ongoing personal and professional development, actively engaging in training, feedback, and learning opportunities to enhance performance.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Chelsea FC, we believe that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We are committed to creating an environment where every colleague and every applicant feels valued, respected, and able to be their authentic self. We welcome the unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that each person brings, and we celebrate the positive impact this has on our club and community.
We are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all, and we give full consideration to every applicant regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. We’re here to listen, support you, and ensure you have what you need to participate fully.
Chelsea FC is also firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check prior to starting employment, and some roles may require additional safeguarding screening where appropriate.
This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role. Duties may evolve over time to reflect the changing needs and priorities of the Club.
ID: 1845 Psychotherapist, Arts Therapist, Counsellor
Service: Growing Minds, Off Centre, an African, Caribbean Heritage therapeutic service for Children and Young People.
Salary: £36,501 - £40,024 FTE per annum (£21,900.60 - £24,014.40 per annum, pro rata) Inclusive of Inner London Weighting
Location: Unit 7, Textile Building, Hackney, London, E9 and outreach locations
Hours: 22.2 hours per week (part time) with either Monday or Thursday evening to 8:00pm. Requirement to work on Wednesdays.
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, 11yrs to 25yrs, of African, Caribbean heritage in City and Hackney
Young black people disproportionately report inequality, racism and discrimination on a routine basis. Many ACH children, young people and families are succeeding in Hackney, however young people from ethnic minority communities are over-represented in terms of child protection plans, looked after children and school exclusions and inequalities in health. If you feel passionate about making a difference in this area we would like to hear from you.
Our Growing Minds Service provides practical, emotional and mental health wellbeing support to children and young people aged 11-25 from African and Caribbean Heritage (ACH) communities; focusing on two key transition points in their lives (primary to secondary school and childhood to adulthood). The service is designed to increase the capacity of ACH communities to harness potential, identify and support children and young people’s mental health needs, and to establish a clear pathway into direct support.
We are seeking candidates from African and Caribbean Heritage in order to reach out to children, young people and young adults in these communities. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Main responsibilities
As a therapist you will be responsible for undertaking assessments, delivering 1-1, time limited, outcome focussed sessions with young people for up to 24 weeks (depending on their assessment evaluation) and evaluating therapeutic interventions for young people. You will also undertake associated case management and administrative work. You will be required to offer evening sessions until 8pm at least one evening a week (on Monday or Thursday) as part of your working hours and there is also the potential to develop and facilitate group work.
Main Requirements
As a Psychotherapist/ Creative Art Psychotherapist/Counsellor with relevant post qualification practice you will work collaboratively community organisations/CAMHS and other partners to reduce barriers to mental health support to children, young people and young adults from the ACH community. You will work with young people on a 1:1 basis, with parent/carers during assessment, and group work. You will undertake holistic assessments, and hold a caseload providing outcome focussed interventions that support resilience and emotional wellbeing. In addition you will be knowledgeable about the wider health determinants which impact on ACH communities and barriers for children, young people and young adults achieving positive outcomes. You will be a warm, empathic individual with an ability to relate to young people and work as part of a team.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from male candidates, LGBTQIA+ 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 your travel cost if you attend an interview.
Benefits
We will offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You will be provided an ACH external clinical supervisor. You will 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.
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – INSERT APPLICABLE DBS LEVEL Enhanced certificate, child and adult workforce psychotherapist, adults and children’s barred lists
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, and after a full year of service, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
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.
To Apply:
· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Sunday 30th August 2026 at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c Monday 7th September.
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: Jacqueline Bascombe (full email address located on advert document)
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Actionbecause we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



As the Facilities Officer at Southwark Cathedral, you will work as a key part of the Property team – co-responsible for the set-up and maintenance of spaces such as the Cathedral’s conference rooms and for health, safety and security on site. Working closely with the Head of Property, Facilities Manager and other members of the Property team and Verger team, you will be at the forefront of making the Cathedral site safe, tidy, functional and sustainable.
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 290,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
If you have experience of:
- Working on a busy site
- Maintaining safety to persons and to heritage fabric
- Working with key health and safety considerations in mind
And are:
- A proactive problem solver, pragmatic and solution orientated
- Committed to continuous organisation improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change
- Understanding of and enthusiastic for the Cathedral’s overall vision and values, including sustainability across the site
Then we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Site and Facilities Assistance
- General porterage, to include moving and installing of pack-away furniture as required;
- Shifting of furniture between rooms and storage across site to meet needs of Cathedral;
- Assistance with delivery of tea, coffee and finger-food refreshments to conference and meeting rooms for internal meetings and external clients. Food & Hygiene Level 2 required (training given);
- Light cleaning as required, including bin-emptying;
- Top-up cleaning of toilets and washrooms, to retain fully functioning facilities for conferences, meetings and events;
- Replenishing washroom supplies, e.g. soap, paper hand towels, toilet roll, etc;
- Assistance with some high-level housekeeping in the Cathedral church and throughout the site, e.g. heritage cleaning, hanging decorations, lights, etc;
- Assist Facilities Manager with simple tasks of general building maintenance;
- Maintain tidiness of the cleaning and furniture stores;
- Remove waste and bulky redundant items from rooms and storage areas for on-site collection;
- Carry out regular site inspections to ensure that the entire Cathedral precinct is kept free from litter and in good order with signage and barriers correctly placed
Security, Health and Safety
- Remain vigilant at all times for the security of the Cathedral premises;
- Check that public areas and working areas and practices are kept safe and free from trip, slip and other hazards;
- Take action when needed to implement emergency procedures;
- Act as Fire Marshall and Lockdown Marshall (training given);
- Ensure compliance with relevant Heath and Safety legislation and statutory codes of practice;
- Liaise with the Property Team and Head Verger over any issues of concern with regard to Health, Safety & Security.
Conference Rooms
- Work with Property Team managing the preparation of conference rooms including audio visual equipment requirements;
- Ensure conference and meeting rooms are set with appropriate furniture and equipment for event or meeting in timely fashion;
- Manage week-day room-setting according to Cathedral diary and to meet different departments’ event requirements;
- Provide operational audio-visual support to clients to provide presentation- and meeting-standard IT functions.
Sustainability
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the Cathedral’s energy management and waste strategies including liaising with waste management suppliers, reading utility meters, changing fittings to LED light bulbs;
- Light garden maintenance where required.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Monday, August 17th
Interviews are planned for Tuesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 2nd
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker)
Post no: 666
Reports to: Service Manager (Blended Teams)
Working base: Luton CMHT (Community Mental Health Team)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £26,600 per annum FTE (£21,567.57 per annum actual for 30 hours per week)
About the Role
Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.
This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.
Service Delivery
- Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area
- To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources
- Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
- Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
- Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
- Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them.
- Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust), working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5:00pm on Friday 7th August
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Community Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Wellbeing Worker, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Community Mental Health Worker.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are recruiting for a new Service Manager role to support Upskill, Employment Hub and Kingston Supported Employment services. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week; we will consider applications for 28 hours/4 days.
What you’ll be doing
You will provide collaborative and motivational leadership, ensuring our services deliver agreed outcomes while maintaining a client-led approach.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing day-to-day operations and resolving issues as they arise.
- Leading service planning, implementation and delivery in line with contractual requirements.
- Building relationships with health, employment, community and funding partners.
- Monitoring contractual outcomes, delivery timescales, quality standards and key performance indicators.
- Representing Working Well Trust at contract performance meetings.
- Supporting Team Leads to develop performance and quality improvement plans.
- Using audits, reviews and client feedback to improve service quality.
- Working with the Finance Manager and budget holders to support effective budget management.
- Ensuring accurate data collection and completion of contract monitoring reports.
- Supporting staff wellbeing, occupational health cases, reasonable adjustments and effective attendance management.
- Providing senior management cover and supporting safeguarding and risk escalation.
- Recruiting, supervising and developing Team Leads alongside the HR Advisor.
- Promoting consistent induction, supervision, appraisal, training and continuous learning.
- Working with senior colleagues on organisational strategy, business planning, co-production and cross-service improvements.
What you’ll need
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Experience managing employment support, community or comparable services.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience monitoring contracts, performance, quality and service outcomes.
- Confidence working with funders, partners and senior stakeholders.
- The ability to analyse data and use it to improve services.
- Sound judgement when managing wellbeing, performance, safeguarding and operational risk.
- A collaborative, organised and client-focused approach.
- Commitment to Working Well Trust’s values, policies and procedures.
What we offer
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30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE)
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Paid company closed days at the end of the year (FTE)
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Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
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6% employer pension contribution
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
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We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
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To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
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Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
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Anne Health provides private gender-affirming healthcare to trans people across the UK and beyond.. We believe in human-centred healthcare delivered by real professionals, transparent pricing, and making gender-affirming care accessible and affordable. Everything we do is grounded in warmth, dignity, and genuine care for our community. We operate remotely, with internal administrative employees in the UK, supported by contracted prescribers and clinical staff in the EU.
Role Purpose
- Provide advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations issues
- To keep up to date with changes to legislation and best practice and implement these within the organisation
- Lead on employee relations casework including (but not limited to) dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy
- Lead on and develop the HR related policies and processes within the organisation
- Lead on the work we do around our culture, accessibility and inclusion
- Lead on the learning and development of our employees and workers
- Good understanding of EU contractor recruitment processes and requirements
- Skilled in managing employee and contractor compliance in line with statutory requirements across the UK and EU
- Lead on and develop the HR related policies and processes within the organisation covering both the UK and EU
This is a fantastic role for someone with the desire to use their skills and experience to support the work of an organisation at the forefront of trans+ healthcare.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be based in the UK for the duration of their employment. This is an employed role and cannot be undertaken from overseas.
For more information and how to apply visit: www.anne.health/vacancies
Please note: this role has been advertised before. Previous applicants need not apply again, as their application remains on file
INCLUSION AT ANNE
We especially welcome applications from trans people, non-binary people, and wider LGBTQIA+ individuals. Representation is vital: our team should reflect the community we serve.
Anne Health is a gender-affirming healthcare support service helping trans+ people of all ages access safe, expert care.
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Two positions:
- 1 x Greater Manchester
- 1 x Barking & Dagenham
We have recently been awarded a transformative multi-year grant from The National Lottery Community Fund as part of its Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partnership. We are one of ten national partners working alongside The National Lottery Community Fund and will take a leading role in shaping how the partnership operates, including building evidence, influencing policy and practice, supporting the design of new national funding programmes, and facilitating collective learning across the partnership.
Alongside this, the centrepiece of our participation will be the delivery of three Anti-Racism Collaboratives (ARCs), each based in a specific locality and rooted in communities experiencing the sharpest health inequities. The initial locations are Greater Manchester, the London Borough of Lambeth and the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.. ARCs will bring together voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE), faith organisations, people with lived experience, primary and secondary care providers, local authorities, public health and social care partners. Each ARC will convene a Co-Production Panel (CPP) of people from minoritised ethnic communities to identify where structural racism produces inequitable health outcomes, and to co-produce evidence-led solutions that improve health and tackle the wider determinants of health.
We are recruiting two Changemakers, one each for Greater Manchester and for Barking & Dagenham. As a Changemaker, you will establish and support an ARC within one of our pilot localities, bringing together stakeholders, providing strategic advice and knowledge of research methods and policy opportunities. You will support the design and implementation of health intervention programmes decided on by the ARC that have the power to influence policy, practice and systems.
Working as part of a national team of Changemakers, you will also contribute to the Foundation's evidence, influencing and systems change work, connecting learning from your locality to national policy, while bringing national developments back into local action. Together, the team will develop a replicable model for tackling racial health inequities.
We are looking for an experienced systems change practitioner who is passionate about tackling structural racism and improving health equity. This highly collaborative leadership role requires someone equally comfortable working alongside people with lived experience, senior leaders across health and local government, and colleagues from the voluntary and community sector. Success will depend on your ability to build trusted partnerships, work strategically in complex environments, translate evidence into action, and create the conditions for lasting systems change.
Person Specification
Essential
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Demonstrable experience of leading complex, multi-agency change involving communities, VCSE organisations and statutory partners.
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Strong understanding of how systemic racism operates within health and wider public systems
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Experience of identifying opportunities to redesign policy, commissioning, organisational practice or partnerships to reduce racial inequities.
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Experience of leading or facilitating programmes that sought to tackle systemic racism through systems or organisational change.
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Ability to build trusted relationships across organisations with different priorities and levels of influence, exercising sound judgement in complex and politically sensitive environments.
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Significant experience of working alongside communities experiencing racial inequities to co-produce evidence-led solutions that influence policy, organisational practice or systems.
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A commitment to trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches that recognise community knowledge as equal to professional expertise.
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Experience of synthesising qualitative and quantitative evidence and translating it into practical recommendations that influence policy, commissioning, organisational practice or wider systems change.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience of using evidence and partnership working to shape policy, commissioning or organisational practice.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
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Ability to work strategically while maintaining oversight of programme delivery.
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Ability to work confidently in ambiguity, adapting approaches in response to evidence, community insight and changing organisational contexts.
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Commitment to equity, anti-racism and the values of the Race Equality Foundation.
Desirable
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Experience of working within health and care systems.
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Experience of analysing ethnicity-disaggregated data or wider health inequalities evidence.
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Experience of Action Learning, organisational development or other systems change methodologies.
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Knowledge of the VCSE, statutory and community landscape within the locality.
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Experience of organisational improvement or quality frameworks such as REMI.
For the full job description see attachment.
Applications will only be accepted via application form on our portal. We will not accept any applications via CV.
Please note, we can only accept applications from those already eligible to work in the UK.
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
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Are you someone who stays steady in moments of crisis, brings empathy to tough conversations, and adds creativity to community spaces?
We are launching an exciting new service which will aid in de-escalating individuals in a state of crisis which is excaberated or influenced by gambling related behaviours, and we’re looking for a Support Worker ready to make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Do
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De‑escalate mental health crises linked to gambling behaviours with calm, confidence and compassion
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Hold your own caseload, offering bespoke 1:1 support around gambling, mental health, finances, housing and more
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Co‑produce psychoeducation workshops exploring root causes of gambling harm
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Create safe, meaningful peer‑led spaces for affected others and loved ones
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Engage in outreach across Hounslow, connecting communities to support
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Collaborate with NHS, Public Health and internal teams to deliver integrated care
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Ensure accurate documentation and safeguarding practice, aligned with policy and legislation
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Finalise case reports with clear preventative outcomes and insights
What We're Looking For
You’re autonomous, creative, and calm under pressure. You’ve worked in mental health and addiction settings. You bring empathy, flexibility, and a non‑judgemental approach to every conversation.
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Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services
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Minimum of 1 year working with those impacted by addiction
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Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
Benefits of working with us
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Contributory pension — A solid pension that supports your future while you support others
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Generous annual leave — 25 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 30 days
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Mind Mental Health Day — a day off for your birthday
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Perkbox wellness hub — Rewards, discounts and wellbeing tools to keep you feeling your best
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Cycle to Work — Save money, stay active and make your commute greener
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Flexible working — Balance life and work with supportive flexibility
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Employee Assistance Programme — Free counselling and confidential support whenever you need it
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Paid medical appointment time — Take care of your health without losing pay
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Training & development — Grow your skills with ongoing learning and professional support
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Mind Federated Network resources — Access shared training, expertise and tools from the wider Mind community
Please find a full JD and Person Specification attached to the ad.
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.



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We are looking for a Community Support Coordinator, who will lead and develop a team of Volunteers, helping to deliver safe, inclusive and person-centred support.
You will work closely with health and social care professionals, MDT’s, local partners and volunteers to connect people affected by MND with the information, services and support they need.
At the Motor Neurone Disease Association, we work to improve care, support and quality of life for people affected by MND. As a Community Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring our support reaches people when they need it most.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, recruit, develop and support a team of Community Support Volunteers.
- Respond to enquiries and referrals, providing information and connecting people with appropriate support.
- Build effective relationships with health and social care professionals, hospices and local partners.
- Support volunteer groups and branches to understand and respond to local needs.
- Facilitate collaboration between volunteers, staff and external stakeholders.
- Promote safe and inclusive services, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and organisational policies.
- Work with regional colleagues to support awareness, fundraising and campaigning activities.
- Monitor activity, maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
- Identify gaps in local support and contribute to improvements in services.
- Encourage effective communication and engagement across the volunteer network
About You
- Experience leading, managing or coordinating volunteers or volunteer-led services.
- Understanding of care and support services within the statutory, voluntary or private sectors.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and supporting people at risk of harm.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and presentation skills.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the region
- Experience supporting people and assessing needs using a person-centred approach.
- Ability to build partnerships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and make decisions independently.
- Good IT skills and confidence using a range of digital systems.
This is a home-based role with frequent travel across Northern Ireland
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
About Us
MotorNeuroneDisease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes awayindependenceand it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.Wefundground-breaking research. We campaign for better care.We’rehere for everyone who needs us. Because with MND,every daymatters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
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As a Senior Campaigns Adviser, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering national campaigns that make a real difference for people affected by motor neurone disease (MND). Working in a fast-paced environment, you will identify opportunities to influence policy, legislation and public debate, while ensuring our MND community is meaningfully involved in developing campaigns, and creating engaging content that motivates supporters to take action bringing your experience from the third sector.
At the Motor Neurone Disease Association, our work is driven by the urgent need to improve the lives of people affected by MND. As a Senior Campaigns Adviser, you will join a collaborative team committed to creating positive change through evidence-led campaigning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver evidence-based national campaigns with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
- Identify and act on campaigning opportunities in collaboration with Campaigns, Policy and Public Affairs colleagues, responding quickly to changing political priorities and public debate
- Ensure people with and affected by MND are meaningfully involved in campaign development and delivery
- Create accessible and engaging content across email, website and social media channels
- Develop communications plans to keep supporters informed and inspired
- Build and manage e-actions, webpages and supporter communications using relevant digital platforms
- Monitor, evaluate and report on campaign performance against agreed objectives and key measures
- Establish and continuously improve working processes to enhance efficiency, collaboration and campaign outcomes
- Represent the MND Association at events, meetings and sector partnerships where required
- Work closely with teams across the organisation to maximise campaign reach and engagement
About You
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience delivering successful campaigns within a charity, public sector or similar organisation
- Experience creating content that encourages audiences to take action
- Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills
- Strong organisational and project management abilities
- A results-focused approach with experience analysing and reporting on performance.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team
- Willingness to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays and some evening or weekend work
Desirable Criteria
- Experience within the health or social care sector
- Experience in a charity sector communications role
- Knowledge of Dotdigital, Impact Stack or similar tools
Further information about the MND Association and the full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
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Make a meaningful difference with Catalyst and the Women’s Support Centre, helping women across Surrey build safety, recovery and independence through trauma-responsive advocacy.
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Recovery Worker to provide high-quality support to women affected by substance use, trauma, multiple disadvantage, and contact with the criminal justice system. Working across Surrey, you will offer one-to-one and group support, manage a caseload, complete risk assessments and safeguarding referrals, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure women receive joined-up, person-centred support.
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your experience in substance use, trauma-informed practice and women-specific provision to support positive change. You’ll be part of a values-led charity with a welcoming, non-judgemental ethos, committed to kindness, integrity and commitment in everything we do.
Location Based at our Women’s Support Centre in Woking and working across Surrey as required
Salary £31,130
Work Pattern 35 hours across Monday – Friday
Contract Permanent
About Catalyst Support
Though Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health and wellbeing – together every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system with a specific focus on Substance Use and Trauma.
- Design, coordinate and deliver one to one and group interventions to assist women to achieve their goals.
- Complete safeguarding referrals where appropriate and support women’s safety through involving them in the safeguarding process.
- Take a collaborative multi-agency approach to supporting women, including representing and supporting women at multi-agency meetings.
- Involve women in the design and delivery of interventions, ensuring that they are at the heart of the work at all times.
- Undertake all aspects of case management and recording including developing and documenting individual support plans with women.
- Work in line with Data Protection legislation, maintaining confidential service-user records of interventions and contact details.
- Complete client work in line with the Women’s Support Centre’s core values.
- Ensure women are supported to achieve independence though structured intervention planning and strengths-based support and appropriate onward referrals.
- Support in the collation and production of reports as requested, including ensuring that appropriate recording, monitoring and evaluation of work is completed to set deadlines.
- Develop and utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with women using our services, colleagues, external organisations, stakeholders and the general public.
- Be responsible for establishing and maintaining professional relationships internally and with other relevant statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
- Develop educational materials to support women and external partners to better understand Substance Use.
- Attend and prepare for regular line management meetings, including performance development reviews.
- Attend regular clinical supervision.
- Take responsibility for self-care and managing vicarious trauma, promoting the importance of self-care both internally and externally.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of developments in relevant public policy and legislation by attending relevant training courses, meetings and conferences.
- Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
- Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- Support and promote inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations, clients, staff and project data.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant experience supporting women affected by substance use, trauma and multiple disadvantage.
- Understands the impact of trauma, offending, homelessness, mental health needs and contact with the criminal justice system.
- Can work in a trauma-informed, strengths-based and non-judgemental way.
- Is confident engaging, motivating and advocating for women with complex and intersecting needs.
- Has up-to-date safeguarding knowledge and can respond calmly and appropriately to risk.
- Can manage a caseload, prioritise workload and keep accurate, factual case records.
- Communicates clearly with clients, colleagues, partner agencies and stakeholders.
- Works well independently and as part of a flexible, supportive team.
- Is passionate about women-specific provision, social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Is resilient, reflective and committed to ongoing learning, self-care and professional development.
- Is able to travel across Surrey for outreach appointments and partnership meetings.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental and counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working wherever possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation and access to our employee assistance programme
Safeguarding & Checks
Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role. We encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
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Are you someone who can bring calm to chaos, creativity to crisis, and leadership to a team supporting people at their most vulnerable?
We are launching an exciting new service which will aid in de-escalating individuals in a state of crisis which is excaberated or influenced by gambling related behaviours, and we are looking for a Project Coordinator to help shape the service from the ground up.
This is your chance to lead a small, passionate team of support workers and volunteers to build innovative peer‑led spaces, and support individuals navigating the complex intersection of gambling, mental health, and crisis. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, love community‑driven work, and want to make a real difference, this role is for you.
What You’ll Lead & Create:
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Empower a diverse team of support workers and volunteers
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Working and collaborating with senior managers and stakeholders, including commissioners
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De‑escalate mental health crises with confidence, compassion, and creativity
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Hold your own caseload, offering bespoke 1:1 support around gambling, mental health, finances, housing and more
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Co‑produce psychoeducation workshops that explore root causes of gambling behaviours
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Build safe, meaningful peer‑led spaces for loved ones and affected others
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Drive outreach across Hounslow, connecting communities to support
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Collaborate with NHS, Public Health and internal teams to create an integrated, holistic service
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Lead safeguarding with confidence, ensuring every interaction is safe, ethical and well‑documented
What we're looking for
You’re autonomous, creative, and calm under pressure. You’ve worked in mental health and addiction settings, you understand safeguarding, and you’re ready to lead. You bring empathy, flexibility, and a non‑judgemental approach to every conversation.
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Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services
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Minimum of 1 year working with those impacted by addiction
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Minimum of 1 year of line management
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Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
Benefits of working with us
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Contributory pension — A solid pension that supports your future while you support others
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Generous annual leave — 25 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 30 days
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Mind Mental Health Day — a day off for your birthday
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Perkbox wellness hub — Rewards, discounts and wellbeing tools to keep you feeling your best
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Cycle to Work — Save money, stay active and make your commute greener
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Flexible working — Balance life and work with supportive flexibility
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Employee Assistance Programme — Free counselling and confidential support whenever you need it
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Paid medical appointment time — Take care of your health without losing pay
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Training & development — Grow your skills with ongoing learning and professional support
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Mind Federated Network resources — Access shared training, expertise and tools from the wider Mind community
Please find a full JD and Person Specification attached to the ad.
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.



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Head of Health, Safety, Security and Safeguarding
Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Location - London
Salary - £73,615 per year
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Director of Organisational Effectiveness, the Head of Health, Safety, Security and Safeguarding will inspire, design and drive Christian Aid’s Global Safe strategy, in respect of safety, security, and safeguarding, ensuring that staff in the UK, overseas
offices, and partner organisations operate in a safe, secure, and well-supported environment.
The potholder will be the custodian of a safe culture, ensuring that it aligns with the global culture programme and overall people strategy, and will be the organisation's safeguarding and security ambassador and expert, acting both internally and externally as a thought leader, challenging appropriately and bringing external expertise to Christian Aid.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Head of Health, Safety, Security and Safeguarding include:
- Monitor and assess security risks in operational locations, providing guidance on crisis response and emergency planning.
- Model a culture of continuous learning through training staff and partners on security awareness, travel safety, and incident response protocols.
- Champion and oversee incident reporting and response mechanisms, ensuring timely and effective action in case of security threats.
- Lead and embed a safeguarding culture across Christian Aid and its partners, ensuring compliance with global safeguarding standards.
- Foster continuous improvement through the development of safeguarding policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms to protect staff, communities, and program participants.
- Model accountability through leading investigations and responses to safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate action is taken while maintaining confidentiality and victim-centred approaches.
- Foster a mindset of connection in relation empowering others to undertake self-assessments for all partnerships and ensure adequate assurance is in place.
- Maximise impact Develop through the development of crisis management plans for security incidents, safeguarding concerns, and emergency situations.
- Provide expert advice to leadership and country teams on risk management and response strategies.
- Foster continuous improvement with legal, HR, and program teams to ensure safety and safeguarding policies align with regulatory and donor requirements.
- Facilitate opportunities with external security, safeguarding, and humanitarian networks to strengthen best practices.
- Represent Christian Aid in sector-wide discussions on safety, security, and safeguarding policies.
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
- Significant experience in safety, security, and safeguarding roles, preferably in international NGOs, humanitarian organisation, or development agencies.
- Significant exposure to working in high-risk, conflict, or disaster-affected environments, managing safety and security for field teams.
- Advanced knowledge of global safeguarding frameworks, including protection of vulnerable groups, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and child safeguarding and how they apply in humanitarian contexts.
- Extensive experience in crisis response, risk assessment, and emergency planning for international staff and partners.
- Leadership experience in developing and delivering training on security awareness, safeguarding, and risk management.
- Proven ability to develop and implement security and safeguarding policies across multiple locations.
- Advanced understanding of global security protocols, crisis management, risk assessment, and incident response, particularly in volatile or conflict zones.
- Expertise in managing security risks, conducting security assessments, and developing crisis management plans.
- Awareness of international legal frameworks, including those related to human rights, security, and safeguarding in field operations.
- Knowledge of staff wellbeing strategies, trauma response, and resilience-building in high-risk or stressful environments.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
