Jobs in Bromley or South east

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver an HR transformation project, helping AMRC to deliver a more effective HR function that enables our team to learn, develop and thrive. The postholder will be responsible for refreshing and delivering fit-for-purpose HR policies and processes, and for developing a new learning and development framework. AMRC has a small but growing team (now 20 people) and we have always outsourced our HR support. We are now looking for someone who can embed themselves in the AMRC team, to understand our culture and help us prioritise being a great place to work. AMRC has recently published a new strategy which sets out our purpose to champion, support and connect our members. This role will help us show how we also champion, support and connect our employees.

Please see the attached job description for more information. 

Are you an ambitious major gifts fundraiser inspired by the power of medical research to transform lives?

Charity People is delighted to be partnering once again with the University of Oxford - one of the world's leading biomedical research institutions - to recruit a Senior Development Executive into its high-performing Medical Sciences Development team.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a collaborative, internationally respected fundraising team at the forefront of global medical advancement, securing philanthropic investment that accelerates discoveries from lab to patient. You'll join at a pivotal moment as Oxford prepares for their landmark campaign, Oxford Excellence, with a major strategic focus on improving health so that we can all live longer, healthier lives.

As a truly global institution, Oxford actively welcomes applications from candidates around the world and particularly encourages applications from the global majority. There is potential for visa sponsorship and relocation support, where required.

Location: Oxford, with hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week working from home)
Contract: Permanent, full-time or reduced hours considered
Salary: Grade 8 - £49,119 to £58,265, with potential progression to £65,336, including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 (pro-rata)

About the role

With 12 Nobel Laureates across its long and distinguished history, Oxford's Medical Sciences Division is internationally recognised for excellence across the full spectrum of medical research - from molecular science and genetics to population health, policy and global health initiatives.

Philanthropy plays a critical role in enabling this work, helping researchers push forward life-changing discoveries and translating innovation into real-world impact.

Working closely with the Head of Development, you'll lead on a portfolio of major and principal gift relationships, securing transformational philanthropic support for pioneering medical research. As well as building long-term partnerships with high-value donors, you'll also closely collaborate with senior academics and researchers to shape compelling philanthropic opportunities, inspired by world-class science.

This is a role offering real autonomy, influence and intellectual breadth, with a rare opportunity to help shape the future of medicine and health at a world-leading institution.

About you

You're a confident, relationship-led fundraiser with a track record of securing complex, high-value philanthropic support, already having secured six-figure gifts and possibly beyond.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in major gifts fundraising, with the ability to lead sophisticated donor relationships with confidence and credibility.
• Strategic thinking coupled with precise delivery skills - organised, proactive and outcome-focused.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Curiosity, adaptability and the intellectual agility to work across diverse medical research themes and priorities.

Experience within higher education, healthcare, medical research, life sciences or global health would be highly beneficial, but not essential if you have the appetite and ability to learn. Above all, you're inspired by Oxford's unique potential to transform philanthropic gifts into breakthroughs in medicine and health.

What's on offer

Your wellbeing matters, and the University of Oxford offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership of CASE
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership of a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loan

To find out more or to apply, please get in touch with Amelia Lee at Charity People with a copy of your CV or professional profile. If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more details.

Deadline: 12pm on Wednesday 17th June

Interview dates will be confirmed soon.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Maytree to recruit their new Fundraising Lead

This is a rare opportunity for a strategic, values-led relationship fundraiser to lead on income generation for Maytree, a unique and internationally respected charity offering life‑saving sanctuary to people in suicidal crisis.

Fundraising Lead

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: 6-month FTC. Part-time (3–4 days per week, 0.6–0.8 FTE)
Location: Hybrid working with regular presence at Maytree in London
Additional: Occasional evening meetings and donor events
Closing date: 9am Monday 22 June
Interviews: TBC

About Maytree

Maytree offers time, sanctuary and compassionate presence to people in suicidal crisis. Through short residential stays and non‑judgemental listening, Maytree provides a rare, non‑medical alternative to crisis‑led interventions. Nationally recognised and internationally respected, Maytree’s relational model of suicide prevention has a profound, life‑saving impact.

Following a period of redevelopment and reopening, Maytree is entering an exciting new phase focused on sustainability, growth and deeper philanthropic engagement.

About the role

This is a senior, strategic and highly relational fundraising role. Working closely with the Managing Director and Trustees, the Fundraising Lead will develop and deliver an ambitious, multi‑stream fundraising strategy to secure Maytree’s long‑term future.

You will lead income generation across trusts and foundations, major donors and philanthropy, alongside ethically grounded individual giving. This role offers real autonomy, senior‑level influence and the opportunity to fundraise in a values‑led, emotionally intelligent way.

Key responsibilities

· Lead and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy aligned with Maytree’s mission

· Secure income from trusts, foundations, major donors and philanthropists

· Build and steward long‑term, values‑aligned funder relationships

· Work closely with the Managing Director and Trustees on donor engagement

· Develop compelling cases for support and high‑quality applications and reports

· Ensure ethical, sensitive and trauma‑informed fundraising practice

About you

You will bring:

· Senior‑level fundraising experience with a strong income track record

· Expertise in trusts, foundations and/or major donor fundraising

· Experience developing fundraising strategy, not just delivery

· Excellent written communication and relationship‑building skills

· High emotional intelligence and confidence working in sensitive contexts

Desirable: experience in mental health or crisis services; major donor strategy development; knowledge of the UK funding landscape.

Why join Maytree?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most distinctive suicide prevention charities, funding work that is quietly powerful, deeply human and genuinely life‑saving.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing date: 9am Monday 22 June
Interviews: TBC

How to Apply

In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Philippa at Charity People.  If your CV matches what our client is looking for, we will be in touch with the full candidate pack and lots more details.

Formal application is via CV and supporting statement, answering the questions outlined in the candidate pack.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Detention Action is a small organisation with a big impact. Since 1993, we have worked to improve the welfare of people in detention centres and tirelessly campaign alongside our beneficiaries to reduce the use of immigration detention. We work on the frontline with people in immigration detention, as well as challenging injustices in asylum, detention and deportation systems in the UK.

We are looking for a Fundraising Lead to join our organisation and ensure the smooth running of our fundraising operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual who is looking to develop their fundraising skills, and to join us in defending the rights of people in detention at a critical time for our organisation and the wider immigration and human rights sector.

TO APPLY 

Please use the Apply Now button to upload a CV and Cover Letter to the CharityJob portal by 9am BST/UK time on 22 June 2026.

Please read the Candidate Information Pack carefully, including the instructions on how to apply, which explain the requirements for your CV and Cover Letter. We will not accept incomplete applications.

We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including those from minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We strongly encourage those with lived experience of the asylum, deportation and/or immigration detention systems to apply.

Local Growth Officer – Romford District
Location: Home-based within Romford District or nearby area, with regular travel and working across venues in Romford District, and occasional travel to Gilwell Park
Salary: £33,476 per year, Band E, Level 3, inc. Of OLW
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Evening and occasional weekend work required.
Contract: Fixed term – 2 years 

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and community-focused Local Growth Officer to help grow and strengthen Scouting across Romford District.

Working closely with local volunteers and communities, you’ll support the development of new Scout sections, recruit and support volunteers, deliver engagement events, and help create more opportunities for young people to access skills for life.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work collaboratively to grow inclusive Scouting provision across the District and support sustainable local growth.

What you’ll do as our Local Growth Officer:

• Support the growth of Scouting across Romford District.
• Recruit, support, and engage volunteers.
• Help open new Scout sections and grow existing groups.
• Deliver community engagement activities, events, and workshops.
• Support inclusive practices and engagement with diverse communities.
• Work with volunteers to develop sustainable growth plans.

About you

You’ll be organised, confident in communicating with a wide range of people, and able to manage projects independently while working as part of a wider team.

You may have experience in:

• Volunteer or community engagement
• Working with young people
• Event delivery or partnership working
• Facilitating workshops or presentations
• Using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams

Benefits

We’re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide.

• 28 days’ holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years’ service, plus extra days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Sunday 21st June 2026

Date to be confirmed, we are aiming to hold interviews between 10th and 22nd July in person at Gilwell Park.

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Bring the ocean’s story to life

We’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean.  To achieve this, we build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships with key environmental funders and other grant makers to fund our projects that are central to our overall strategic goals and aims.

We have a new role of Trusts & Grants Manager to develop relationships with key environmental funders. You’ll contribute meaningfully to the current Trusts and Grants annual income of circa £2.8m, whilst developing high level opportunities to drive income growth and impact in future years. You’ll need to have a strong knowledge of the UK trusts and grants sector, with the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with partnerships. If you’ve got a proven track record in developing compelling funding proposals for complex projects, helping to shape and focus project plans and budgets, stewarding relationships with trust and grant donors and a passion for protecting our ocean, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Develop and deliver a pipeline of high-quality trust and grant applications.
• Build and manage strong relationships with new and existing trust and grant funders to maximise long-term support.
• Deliver best in-class grant stewardship, providing excellent donor care.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to develop compelling, fundable projects and proposals.
• Support income planning, stewardship, reporting and accurate grant record-keeping to help achieve team targets.

Why join us?

• You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
• Your work will directly help obtain the required funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.
• We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
• We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.

We are looking for a full-time Shelter Coordinator to join our small and friendly team to lead the successful delivery of our shelter operations for the 2026-27 winter season. 

C4WS Homeless Project provides support to those experiencing homelessness throughout the year via a well-established winter night shelter in Camden, a lunchtime club, Jobs Club, hosting scheme, mentoring scheme and various other activities. We are passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after homelessness and working towards living independently. 
 
Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for coordinating the practical and day-to-day running of our shelters, which will involve: 

• Ensuring each shelter has enough trained volunteers to safely operate
• Ensuring each shelter has all the practical equipment and resources needed 
• Liaising with and supporting church volunteer teams 
• Being the main staff presence at shelter shifts 
• Responsible for managing our weekly Wednesday Club drop in 

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with people who are experiencing homelessness or other similarly disadvantaged groups, an efficient and practical approach, warm and friendly nature, and a can-do attitude.
 
The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly whilst the shelter is operating. This includes some evenings (9:30pm finish), and some weekend shifts and bank holidays, as per a weekly-changing rota, and therefore is required to display considerable flexibility. Please only apply if you feel you can commit to this.  

The post commences as soon as possible, on a one year fixed term contract, with the possibility to extend subject to performance, funding and structural reorganisation.

The salary for this post is £34,000

Application deadline:  Wednesday 24th June 2026 at midday / 12pm.

Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 29th June 2026.

C4WS Homeless Project is an equal opportunities employer. This post would especially appeal to those who have an understanding of Christian compassion for those without a home and a commitment to social justice. 

Finance Assistant - Quakers in London (QiL)

Are you an organised financial administrator looking for a role in a dynamic, values-based charity?

• London based

• Full time

• Continuing contract 

• Salary £33,000–£35,000 depending on experience

• Start Date September 2026 

Eight Quaker charities in London are merging at the end of 2026.

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to work alongside the Senior Finance Manager as this merger takes place and to support QiL longterm. As the Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial processing and reporting for QiL, supporting both centrally managed and locally managed Local Meetings. You will  be an integral part of the finance team.

You do not need to be a Quaker, or to have previous experience of Quaker structures, to apply. But you will need to be able to work within a values-led organisation, and work alongside those appointed to volunteer roles. 

The successful candidate will have experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or accounts processing.They will also have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and strong numerical and IT skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and finance systems. They will combine these skills with the ability to work effectively independently, in a team and with a broader community, including the ability to communicate financial matters to non-specialists.

Find the application pack, including more information about the role and Quakers on the Quakers in London website. 

Closing date: 28 June 2026 

Senior Finance Manager  for Quakers in London (QiL)

Can you lead on financial management as eight Quaker charities in London merge?

• London based

• Full time

• Continuing contract 

• Salary £50,000–£65,000 depending on experience

• Start Date September 2026 

Eight Quaker charities in London are merging at the end of 2026.

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to support the merger, and - as a key member of the Management Team - ensure QiL’s success.  As Senior Finance Manager, you will ensure regulatory compliance, support strategic decision-making, provide professional oversight of income, expenditure, and investments, advise trustees and support the long-term sustainability of QiL and the effective functioning of Local Meetings (LMs). 

You do not need to be a Quaker, or to have previous experience of Quaker structures, to apply. But you will need to be able to work within a values-led organisation, use Quaker methods of decision making effectively, relate well to a wide range of people, and lead with integrity, care and sound judgement alongside those appointed to volunteer roles. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Financial Management and Reporting

• Strategic Planning

• Governance and Committee support 

• Local Meeting and Volunteer Support

• Contract and Line Management

• Organisational Leadership

To be considered, you must be qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial management experience, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. You must also have proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits, as well as having demonstrable strategic planning and financial analysis skills. 

Find the application pack, including more information about the role and Quakers on the Quakers in London website. 

Closing Date: 22 June 2026 

Forest Farm Peace Garden is a small East London charity offering ecotherapy and community gardening to support people’s mental health and wellbeing.

We are looking for a strategic, hands‑on Director (21 hours per week) to lead our next chapter, working closely with a committed staff team, trustees and volunteers.

As Director you will hold overall responsibility for the charity’s vision, strategy and day‑to‑day operations, ensuring our programmes run safely, sustainably and in line with our values. You will lead on fundraising and finance, including developing and delivering a fundraising strategy, managing budgets and reporting to funders and the Board of Trustees.

You will line‑manage our Ecotherapy Worker, Gardener, and three sessional staff, nurture a positive, inclusive culture, and make sure staff and volunteers are supported to do their best work. Building relationships with local mental health services, community organisations and partners will be central to the role, helping us reach people who can benefit most from time in the garden.

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small organisation, and who is confident working independently while collaborating closely with others. If you care about mental health, social justice and nature connection, and want to help a much‑loved local project thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Individual giving manager

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead the development and delivery of our supporter acquisition and retention strategies. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our London office.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you will lead multi-channel campaigns with a focus on new product development and supporter journeys, driving supporter growth, income and lifetime value.

The Individual Giving & Legacies team is a key driver of voluntary income at Sense. We are an ambitious and growing team, focused on increasing supporter engagement and long-term income. You will play a key role in shaping our individual giving programme and the growth of digital fundraising activity, testing new ideas, improving performance and ensuring our supporters feel inspired and connected to our work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver supporter acquisition and retention strategies, plans and budgets.
• Lead multi-channel fundraising campaigns across direct mail, digital, DRTV, telemarketing and face-to-face.
• Drive income growth and maximise value of supporters.
• Develop engaging fundraising propositions and creative campaign content.
• Lead ongoing testing, learning and innovation across products, audiences and channels.
• Manage income and expenditure budgets, with responsibility for forecasting and reporting.
• Build and manage relationships with external agencies and suppliers.
• Collaborate across fundraising, marketing and the wider organisation to identify new opportunities.
• Ensure all activity is compliant with fundraising regulations and data protection legislation.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and data-driven fundraiser with strong experience in multi-channel individual giving and direct marketing. You’ll be both strategic and hands-on, comfortable managing campaigns end-to-end while continuously improving performance through insight and innovation.

You will bring:

• Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns.
• Strong multi-channel experience (e.g. direct mail, digital, DRTV, telemarketing, face-to-face).
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and reporting on performance.
• Strong analytical skills, including segmentation, targeting and campaign optimisation.
• Experience managing agencies and external partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members.
• Experience with prize-led fundraising would be beneficial but is not essential.

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We’re proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview, in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Job Coach

Term time only

Permanent

£32,623 salary.

Do you light up when helping people grow in confidence?
Are you naturally encouraging, the kind of person who can turn a nervous first day into an “I've got this!” moment?

We're looking for an encouraging energetic, proactive and people-focused Job Coach to join our Supported Internship Programme at the incredible Chessington World of Adventures. Every day is different — one moment you could be helping an intern master a new workplace skill, the next you could be celebrating a huge confidence win with the team.

This role is all about empowering autistic young people to thrive in the workplace, build independence and move towards meaningful paid employment in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment.

What you'll be doing

You'll be a mentor, cheerleader, coach and problem-solver all rolled into one. Working closely with interns and the teams at Chessington World of Adventures, you'll help create positive and inclusive workplace experiences where young people can really shine.

You'll:

• Provide tailored, on-the-job coaching and support to interns
• Help build confidence, independence and workplace skills
• Work alongside managers and staff to champion inclusive employment
• Celebrate progress and support interns through challenges
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Track progress and contribute to reviews and reports
• Encourage professionalism, wellbeing and positive workplace habits
• Support interns towards sustainable paid employment opportunities

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from someone who is:

• Warm, upbeat and encouraging
• Great at building relationships with all kinds of people
• Calm and adaptable in busy environments
• Passionate about inclusion and helping young people succeed
• A natural motivator who brings positive energy to a team
• You don't need to know everything already — if you're eager to learn and genuinely care about supporting autistic young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs, disabilities or barriers to employment
• An understanding of autism and inclusive employment practices (or a strong willingness to learn!)
• Excellent communication skills
• A flexible, solution-focused mindset
• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

Why join us?

Because this isn't just another job.

You'll have the chance to make a genuine difference every single day while working in one of the UK's most exciting and unique environments.

You'll get:

• A rewarding role where you can see the impact you make
• The chance to work at Chessington World of Adventures
• A supportive and values-led team culture
• Ongoing training, development and encouragement
• Lots of meaningful moments, proud milestones and reasons to smile

If you're energetic, compassionate and ready to help young people discover what they're capable of, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026

Shortlisting Date: Monday 15 June 2026

Interview date: Friday 19 June 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Family Support Worker

£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits

Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life

· Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Time off in Lieu

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.

Development opportunities:

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

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Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting those affected by ovarian cancer through a people-centered approach. You must be experienced in providing support services, well-organised and approachable. We have embedded our health equalities work stream across our organisation, so you must be committed to an inclusive approach across all your work. You will be an important member of our staff team, contributing to positive and constructive engagement with our community. We will provide you with training and supervision to support you to develop professionally within this role and to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Pay scale: £29,899 – £33,668 per year (full time), pro-rata if part time. All our salaries are benchmarked based on the requirements of the Role Description and comparable roles in the charity sector. Salaries are subject to an annual review; we also award an annual cost of living increase.

Hours: 21 hours (part time) to 35 hours (full time) per week. We can offer flexibility around core operational hours to accommodate caring responsibilities. Core hours of work are between 8.30am to 5.30pm. Wednesday is a core working day.

Location is either:

· Home-based with an appropriate working space where confidentiality can be assured. Lives within the UK.

Or

· In our London office, this option attracts an additional payment.

In both scenarios you must be able to attend bi-monthly meetings in London and undertake occasional travel in the UK for meetings and support events.

Contract type: Permanent

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will work within the support team in providing the first point of contact for all support enquiries to Ovacome, via telephone, email, instant chat, and social media channels.

You will provide information and support on a wide range of ovarian cancer issues, including broader issues around living with cancer, ensuring that all information is evidence based and up-to-date.

You will assist in the moderation of the My Ovacome support forum and provide information where required to members.

You will assist in keeping the Support Services information on the Ovacome website up-to-date.

You will keep full, accurate, contemporaneous records of all enquiries following Ovacome policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data protection. You will maintain and update records on the Ovacome database.

You will assist in the organisation and facilitation of Ovacome groups as required.

You will maintain knowledge of clinical and research developments in ovarian cancer through relevant journals, attending conferences and liaison with healthcare professionals.

You will assist with the production of reports as required.

You will participate in regional support events as required, liaising with local services prior to the event. 

You will contribute to the Ovacome information resources and work with other members of the Ovacome to produce content that is of interest to our community.

You will work with the support team to identify common questions and themes from our service users so that we can proactively meet the needs of the wider community.

You will assist with writing and updating our Information booklets and resources to agreed standards (PIF Tick) and following agreed processes.