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This is an exciting senior policy role in our committed policy team leading the fight to end child poverty in the UK. The development of a UK-wide child poverty strategy in government means this is a great time to join CPAG as we look to influence to influence policy makers to adopt our evidence-based policy solutions to child poverty.
We are looking for someone to take a lead role in developing evidence-based policy positions to support CPAG’s influencing and campaigns work. You will have knowledge of political processes and how external organisations can effect change. You will have a track record of producing high quality research and analysis, including policy briefings, on social policy issues. You will enjoy working collaboratively to identify policy issues and develop solutions, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as externally.
The postholder will be working in a fast moving, high profile and complex policy environment and will need to balance short term priorities with long term objectives. Current priorities include influencing the development and implementation of the forthcoming child poverty strategy, sharing analysis and expertise as part of the DWP’s review of universal credit, and monitoring the development of the green paper on the changes to disability benefits, and the white paper on employment.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Senior Policy and Research Officer job pack.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 July (midnight)
Interviews will be held in London on Monday 14 July
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
Do you want to work for an award winning charity? One that values its colleagues and clients alike? Do you want to have an impact and make a real difference to young people who need a fresh start? Do you have tenacity, resilience and strength of character to guide and advocate for young people?
BACKUP North West delivers support and housing services for homeless and vulnerable young people in Bolton. If you have great written and verbal communication skills, are committed to improving the lives of young people, are motivated and resilient, we need you! Due to growth we are looking for several new colleagues to work in front line service delivery roles across our supported housing provision. Your primary role will be to enable young people to achieve their potential, be safe and secure and move out of (literally) homeless services.
(We are Ofsted registered)
To join us, you will have to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and values of the charity, be a positive role model for young people and colleagues and be person-centred.
Excellent people skills are a must. We are an Investors in People GOLD employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Case Hanlder (known internally as a Team leader) to join the National Homicide Service (HS), leading the London, Thames Valley & Hampshire caseworker team. This is a home based role working 37.5 hours per week.
Do you want to be part of a unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by homicide and those who are eye-witness to homicide?
Do you want to lead a supportive, passionate and committed team? Candidates with a background in social care would be suitable for this role.
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
The role will cover Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Thames Valley and have a joint responsibility for London with another team leader. You will need to live in one of these areas and London weighting will be offered to candidates living within London.
Victim Support will reimburse travel costs to the interview.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You will lead and support a team of Homicide Family Caseworkers to meet VS and Homicide Service standards and contractual requirements. You will have a passion for excellent service delivery, performance management and team welfare.
The family caseworkers provide in person support to families who have experienced the sudden and traumatic death by Homicide. The caseworkers are responsible for ensuring the needs identified are met, that each person being supported receives guidance, advise and practical support as well as emotional support and advocacy.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills essential to managing a diverse workload, and be committed to supporting the caseworkers to deliver support.
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all and you will have an understanding of the impact that trauma and bereavement can have on individuals.
We support staff to keep them safe within their role and you will lead on the importance of personal and professional resilience and wellbeing for the team.
You will have excellent communication skills and will support the Operation Managers to maintain the highest standards of service delivery, across a widely geographically dispersed team.
You will be prepared to travel across the geographical area including occasional overnight stays to ensure you can meet team members in person as well as online.
You will enjoy working closely with a range of stakeholders (including Police Family Liaison Officers and Senior Investigation Officers within the Major Crime teams/Coroner officers and other statutory agencies) and will have experience in building constructive working relationships.
You should be confident to deliver internal and external presentations to a wide range of audiences. You will have experience of achieving key performance indicators, as directed by the Operations managers and Deputy Head of Service.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
The Operations team forms the bedrock of the charity and this new role offers considerable room for growth and development.
Working with the wider Operations & Impact team, you will lead on managing the tech [SS1] and office environments, taking ownership of the relationships with key external suppliers, ensuring that the team has the support and equipment they need to do their best work.
You will also work closely with the Operations team to co-ordinate the trustee meeting cycle, scheduling meetings, and acting as the key contact point for trustees.
You will work closely with the CEO by providing some support with arranging and scheduling meetings, and as such will be comfortable communicating at all levels.
You will be central to the entire National Numeracy team, maintaining the internal meeting structure and framework that supports a hybrid working environment.
You will be joining the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation’s numeracy at a time when the profile of our charity and the numeracy issue is rising. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated with bags of energy and initiative.
We do not accept applications without a cover letter so please provide one to avoid being automatically screened out of the process.
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
Barts Health NHS Trust provides maternity and neonatal care for women and birthing people and their babies each year, providing all aspects of obstetrics and midwifery care in our labour ward, midwife-led birth centre and home birthing service.
NEL Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) listens to the experiences of women, birthing people and families, and brings together service users, staff and other stakeholders to plan, review and improve maternity and neonatal care. MNVPs ensure that service users’ voices are at the heart of decision-making in maternity and neonatal services by being embedded within the leadership of provider trusts and feeding into the Local Maternity and Neonatal System and Integrated Care Board. This influences improvements in the safety, quality, and experience of maternity and neonatal care. We work to ensure that every woman and birthing person on the maternity and neonatal pathway has a chance to have their voice heard. We do not speak for them.
We are recruiting a Maternity Lead who brings the expertise of women/birthing people with lived experience of maternity services at Barts Health NHS Trust into the heart of the development of every aspect of maternity and neonatal services at the trust.
The role of MNVP Lead is key to providing inclusive and collaborative leadership and ways of working, ensuring that all women and birthing people and their families’ views are heard and acted on. This is an exciting opportunity to review, shape and improve services and make a real difference to women, birthing people and their families.
This is a paid, self-employed job requiring 1.5 days per week (worked flexibly where possible). Working with the MNVP is an opportunity to become part of a vibrant team, improving care for our service users and enabling voices and engagement with our community.
The membership of the MNVP includes:
● Women, birthing people and families from a diverse range of backgrounds.
● Members of the wider community such as birth workers and charities specialising in mental health, supporting refugees, etc.
● Nurses, midwives, health visitors, doctors and managers.
This is a self-employed position on a fixed-term contract until March 2026. The successful candidate will not be entitled to employee benefits such as pension, sick pay, or holiday pay.
As a self-employed contractor, you are responsible for managing your own tax and National Insurance contributions. You will be required to invoice the organisation for your work, and payment will be made within 21 days of receipt of a monthly invoice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Creighton Centre is a well-established local charity based in Hammersmith & Fulham, dedicated to supporting older, disabled, and vulnerable adults. Through a wide range of services, we aim to reduce social isolation and disadvantage by offering practical support, meaningful connections, and emotional wellbeing.
We are currently seeking a compassionate, proactive, and engaging Project Worker to join our Learning Disability Outreach (LDO) team.
You will work directly with adults who have learning disabilities, supporting them to lead more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. The role involves a mix of 1:1 support, group work, advocacy, casework, and mentoring, as well as helping to deliver a timetable of social activities and workshops.
You will also play a key part in volunteer coordination, helping to ensure a warm and supportive environment for everyone involved.
Empathy, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in people are essential.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who has:
Experience working with people with learning disabilities or in a similar support or community-based setting
A flexible, team-oriented attitude
Confidence leading group activities and supporting individuals
An interest in community development and inclusive practice
A passion for gardening or the outdoors would be a welcome bonus, as the role may involve supporting participants in a small community garden.
To find out more or discuss your experience, please contact:
Joe Robins - Learning Disability Outreach Coordinator - 075878 18591
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Citizens Advice Camden
We are a well-respected local charity with more than 85 years’ experience of delivering free, independent and impartial information, advice and casework services which meet the changing needs of local residents. Our aims are to provide the independent, impartial, confidential and free advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
We target our services at the most vulnerable in our community. Our client profile closely matches local indices of deprivation with most of our clients coming from the most deprived wards in the borough. We identify trends to ensure our services remain agile and able to respond to changing and emerging advice needs.
About Our Community Advice Team
Our Community Advice service is at the heart of our work—delivering generalist advice through face-to-face, telephone, video, and digital channels. The team ensures that people in Camden can access support across a wide range of issues including benefits, housing, employment, and more. We are proud of our strong volunteer base and the collaborative environment that supports both clients and advisers.
About the Role
As Advice Supervisor you will be a key member of our Community Advice team, supervising and contributing to the delivery of our core service. You will help ensure we provide a quality advice service to Camden residents across face-to-face, telephone, video channels and other digital developments and ensure the targets, outputs and outcomes of all the generalist advice contracts and/or grant agreements are met.
Ideally, you will already be an experienced Advice Supervisor; however, we will consider offering this role as a development opportunity if you are an experienced Generalist Adviser wanting to progress your career. You will need to have experience in delivering high quality generalist advice and casework and be able to demonstrate the potential to support others with varying levels of experience to do the same.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Wednesday 23 July
Interview date: week commencing 28 July
Interviews will be held on Zoom.
Citizens Advice Camden is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK.
Recovery Worker Location: Manchester Salary: £24,570 per annum Additional to the salary, sleep in shifts will be paid at a rate of £78.30 Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Waythrough’s Manchester Road as a Recovery Worker. Tameside Supported Housing Service is tailored for each person using the service with the ultimate goal to help people manage their accommodation and assist them with reintegration back into independent living and the wider community. Our aim is to help individuals on their recovery journey so they’re able to move on to more independent living within the community. Manchester Road This scheme is available to men and women and is made up of 12 individual rooms in the main building with shared communal facilities including living room, dining room, kitchen and bathrooms. We also have four self-contained flats on site. The landlord for the properties is Regenda while Waythrough is the managing agent. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine. No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties. In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group. This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience. Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation. Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship (RF). Aquarius supports people in the Midlands affected by substance use or gambling. It was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship and is now a subsidiary of Waythrough. We are specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We provide high quality, evidence-based services, which are designed around the needs of the people we support. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. |
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.





Support Worker at Plus Services
Are you a positive, engaging and caring person that wants to make a real difference to the world?
Do you think the greatest gift you can give is to make other people’s lives better?
Do you believe that people living with Learning Disabilities and Autism should have happy fulfilling lives, with access to the Community and enjoy the same things the rest of us take for granted?
If you answered “Yes” to these 3 Questions then Plus has an amazing role for you!!!!!
Who are Plus Services?
Plus is one of the most respected Learning Disability and Autism Charities in London with a proud history stretching back more than 30 years. We have an amazing team that is dedicated to supporting people to live their best possible lives and we have literally changed people’s worlds with the support we have provided.
Our Client Group is quite varied and during the recruitment process you would be specifically recruited to work with those that your personality, skills and experience would fit best with. Some have really challenging behaviour, but unless you had the capability to best serve those people you would be assigned to a different group. So, there is no need to worry about being out of your depth.
We also provide industry leading training and on-going support, so rest assured you will be ready for anything the job throws at you. I cannot promise you it will be easy, but I can promise you it will be worth it. And when you go home you will know you have made a massive difference and the world is a slightly better place as a result of your efforts.
Who are you?
You are a caring, compassionate and capable individual? You could be either already working within Social Care or are thinking about joining the sector. We recognise everyone, regardless of their personal history, talents, abilities and unique personal qualities
What does matter is you must care and you must want to enhance the lives of the people who we support and rely on us.
You will need to be comfortable spending large amounts of your day one-to-one with the Service Users, there is no leaping from client to client here with 15 minute blocks. You will need to be happy supporting people to learn new skills and become independent. And you will need to thrive on taking people out into the big wide world, expanding their horizons, bringing a smile to their faces and adding a spring in to their step.
To be considered for the role you will need to be able to:
• Do your share of weekend shifts, sleep-ins, waking nights and bank holidays.
• Be physically fit and able to move freely and physically and to support service users who may be physically dependent.
• Have a supportive attitude and want to help individuals to maximise their lives.
• You must be able to support people with Learning Disabilities who have different ways of expressing themselves
• Be eligible to work in the UK
In return we offer opportunities for professional development and real job satisfaction. We can help you to develop your professional skills and knowledge and progress toward recognised qualifications such as Diploma in Adult & Social Care levels 3/4/5.
Available positions:
Bank Support Worker (zero hours contact)
Location: Sutton
Salary: £13.85 per hour.
Holidays: Based on hours accrued
Our benefits package includes:
• Pension contribution scheme
• Fully funded Learning and Development
• Company employee assistance programme service
• Sleep in’s allowance
Overview
Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations with unique structures and ever-changing leadership. The student advisor role will be to deliver a high quality, professional advice service to students at the University of Gloucestershire Students' Union which is independent of the institution, confidential, non-judgemental and impartial.
To all our members and stakeholders, we promise to be:
- Inclusive
- Democratic
- Courageous
- Sustainable
Key Details
Closing Date: Monday 7th July
Interview Dates: Tuesday 22nd July
Start Date: August/September 2025
Applications are to be made by submitting a CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 pages. We advise that you look through the person specification in the job pack available on our website.
Candidates are able to arrange an informal conversation with Lou Fensome, Chief Operating Officer in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation please contact find contact details in the job pack via our website.
Job Details
- Job Title: Student Advisor
- Location: Across all of the main UoGSU sites, with a flexible working policy.
- Department: Student Voice & Advocacy
- Reports to: Advocacy & Campaigns Manager
- Salary: £21,436 pro-rata
- Contract Type: 0.8FTE - Part Time
- Hours: Full time, normally 9am-5pm. Some flexible hours required to meet demands of the Students’ Union.
- Working Days: Monday- Friday - to be negotiated with the successful candidate
- Benefits: 25 days holiday pro rata, contributory pension scheme available, excellent flexible working policy including some home working when appropriate
About the role
The main focus of the advice centre will be academic advice and appeals but it may need to adapt to the changing needs of students and will likely involve working with individuals who have complex situations who require support to navigate what steps to take.
Advice and Support
- To provide specialist advice and information directly to students via physical and digital mediums as appropriate on academic matters
- To support students when referring them to appropriate internal & external agencies
- To advise and inform students of their rights and responsibilities as students of the University of Gloucestershire
- To support students at meetings, appeals and hearings within the University
- Maintain generalist advice skills, knowledge and understanding of University regulations, policies and procedures that may affect the work of the advice service
- To be able to understand and explore the issues students present with a focus on expert advice to enable students to make informed decisions
- Take referrals from with partner providers i.e University, self-referrals and those from voluntary and statutory agencies
Case Work and Procedures
- Maintain accurate records of all advice cases at the SU via the case management system
- Ensure adherence to the requirements of data
- Promote the service and outreach where necessary
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
- Have the ability to work with autonomy and use own initiative
Reporting and Policies
- Work alongside colleagues to support the development and success of the SU enhancement projects and campaigns
- To collate key information for the Student-led projects and feed into campaigns
- To monitor the matters raised via individual student cases to identify commen trends that could inform policy
A full job pack including more details about the role and the person specification we'll be shortlisting against is available via our website.
UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care or have an interest in people and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Due to continued contract growth, we are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Lambeth. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have exciting opportunities for Advocates to join our team covering Lambeth. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to achieve, or already hold, the Level 4 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with specialisms suitable for the role undertaken. To develop yourself for an exciting new career
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave per year raising to 30 days upon 5 years of service pro rata plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Life Assurance/ Death in service two times your annual salary
- Staff discount scheme including major supermarkets discounts, retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
- Support with continuous professional development
- Paid Disability leave
- Paid Volunteering leave
· Paid compassionate Leave
· Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Friday 11th July 12pm however, VoiceAbility may interview suitable candidates before this date and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Travel Trainer
Report To: Laurence Orrell, travel training coordinator
Salary: £13.85 per hour
Location: Travel within the North London area as required
DBS:This post is subject to a criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure & Barring Service
Context of Job
AFK is a national charity helping young disabled people develop their independence and find employment. As part of this we provide bespoke travel training on London’s public transport network to and from school, college and work placements in the North London area.
We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible candidates to train and support young people to travel specified journeys safely and independently using public transport.
Overall Job Purpose
To train and support a young person to travel a specified journey safely and independently using public transport. Record your observations and give feedback to the travel training coordinator, the young person and their family. To take part in reviews of training as it progresses.
Working Conditions
- Casual working assignment with no minimum hours guaranteed
- Each assignment must be mutually agreed by both parties
- You will be expected to work mornings and/or evenings as required by the job and we will also consider job sharing for this role.
Responsibilities
- Support a young person door-to-door as they travel on public transport.
- Familiarise yourself with the following documents –
- Journey Plan – describes the route you and the trainee will follow, and the alternative route(s) if the need arises.
- Risk Assessment – outlines the support needs of the trainee, and risks and strategies to mitigate them.
- Record your observations using standardised forms and relay your observations to the travel training coordinator on a weekly basis.
- Allow the young person to learn independently and only guide, support or intervene when necessary (this will be included in your induction)
- Approach travel training in a positive manner by reinforcing achievements and viewing obstacles as opportunities to learn. Discuss strategies and agree solutions with the young person, their family and the travel training coordinator.
- To contact the travel training coordinator immediately if there are any emergencies or unexpected situations.
- Ensure that the young person is trained to use the alternative route safely and independently.
- Ensure that the young person learns and/or knows how to contact parents or carers in case of an emergency
- Any issues or concerns must be raised with the travel training coordinator or the business development manager.
Additional Responsibilities
- Learn the support needs of the young person prior to training
- Become familiar with the route
- Become familiar with and then follow AFK’s safeguarding policies and procedures
For more information or an informal chat please call Laurence on 07384 79 55 35.
Please see the attached Job Pack for more details about the role
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would suit the role.
Recruitment Timeline and details
- We will be interviewing on a rolling basis as we receive applications.
- There will be a short test using your mobile phone so please bring it with you
- Please let us know if you need any adjustments in relation to the recruitment process
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would suit the role
Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Young People’s Advocate. Suitable candidates must be experienced in advocating in a multi-agency setting to secure positive life outcomes for your clients and to making the service a success. A Safe Lives qualification is desirable.
You will be self-sufficient, assertive and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with empathy and sensitivity to build and develop supportive relationships with young people. You will maintain professional boundaries and adhere fully to Refuge’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 2 July 2025
Interview Date: 10 and 11 July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 48,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.
Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our UCL East campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.
The post-holder will support the day-to-day operations of activity at the UCL East Campus, help other Union departments in the activity they run at UCL East and support our team with social media, events and student engagement initiatives on the campus
Do you have experience in event and social media support? Do you enjoy working with students and creating an exceptional experience for them? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!
Our ideal candidate will have some basic event and social media knowledge, excellent administrative capabilities and should be comfortable supporting student staff.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.



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Case Worker Team Leader Homicide
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Leader based in the West Midlands to join the Homicide Service team. This role involves managing and supporting operational staff to ensure the delivery of excellent services to those affected by homicide.
The West Midlands covers Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. It is a requirement that you live within one of these area in order to carry out this role effectively.
Position: 6104 Team Leader- Homicide
Location: Remote/ West Midlands
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am -5pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,732.20 per annum
Closing Date: 16th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
Interview Date: 22nd July 2025
The Role
As a Homicide Team Leader, you will ensure the provision of high-quality services, maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, and provide strategic leadership to promote and develop services.
As a Homicide Team Leader, you will:
- Conduct audits and generate reports on case management systems, ensuring compliance with contract reporting requirements and national standards.
- Capture and analyse data to ensure outcome-based and evidenced work.
- Allocate work within the team, monitor daily caseloads, and identify trends or patterns.
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, provide safeguarding advice, and prioritise client safety and dignity.
- Collaborate with managers to enhance service delivery, address performance issues, and support continuous improvement.
- Support with caseloads, conduct impact assessments, and provide comprehensive support to team members.
- Oversee recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing support for team members.
- Promote access to services through referrals and partnerships with local organisations.
- Facilitate regular team meetings, share feedback, and ensure effective communication channels.
- Adhere to data protection legislation, confidentiality policies, and organisational procedures.
About You
Ideally, you will have experience in developing and maintaining partnerships within a multiagency framework, and knowledge of intersectionality, especially when working with vulnerable individuals and those experiencing trauma.
You will need to travel across the region to fulfil job responsibilities and develop your role. Flexibility is essential, as the job may require evening, weekend work, and occasional overnight stays.
You will need:
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and its impact on victims and witnesses.
- Understanding of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding, and risk assessments.
- Awareness of confidentiality and safe working practices, including data protection.
- Experience in customer-focused, challenging environments.
- Crisis management and support experience.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Proficiency in using software like Word, Excel, and Case Management systems
If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply.
In Return…
Benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
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