Jobs in Kennington

Job Title:   Senior Recovery worker

Location:  Heather Lodge - London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary:    £27,352.00

Hours: Hours:   40 hours per week including weekends

Contract:  Permanent

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness.

As an IIP Gold standard employer we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

Bring your enthusiasm and your desire to make a difference to the lives of homeless people.

Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people Mental Health? Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?

PRHA provides high quality, person-centred support to people with mental health and other support needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and wants, whilst encouraging independence and community engagement.

We are looking for

· A calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is highly motivated, hardworking and keen to support people with mental health in a proactive and holistic manner.

· Skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all our service users.

· Ability to support people to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing, mentally, physically and emotionally.

· Willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities.

· You will be required to work in a flexible manner, on a roster basis, which will include evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts. Previous experience, whilst desirable, is not necessary 

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

· Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 2% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%

· Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service

· Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing

· Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.

· Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation

· Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Job Title: Night Support Worker

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary: £27,352.00 per annum (par rota)

Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends.

Contract: Permanent

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness.

As an IIP Gold standard employer we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

Bring your enthusiasm and your desire to make a difference to the lives of homeless people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Support Worker within one of our homelessness services. Edward Gibbons House which is a Male hostel located in the busy, multicultural borough of Tower Hamlets. We work alongside some of the most vulnerable and complex individuals in our community. The day to day work involves supporting our residents to live safer, independent and fulfilling lives and creating a positive and inspiring environment in which they can achieve their goals. We work with multiple agencies and partners in the borough to ensure our clients’ needs are met, these include drug and alcohol services, housing teams and NHS teams.

PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.

To be successful in the role you must be able to:

· provide dynamic person-centred support to residents

· ensure at all times the environment is safe and welcoming for all

· work together in a team to deliver a psychologically informed environment

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What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

· Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 2% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%

· Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service

· Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing

· Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.

· Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation

· Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Job Title: Support worker

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary: £27,352.00 per annum 

Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends

Contract: Permanent 2 Posts

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers  within two of our specialist  services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.

PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.

We are looking for:

Competencies

• Knowledge, empathy, understanding and proven ability to work creatively and engage homeless people whose alcohol/ drug misuse/ mental health/ complex trauma has had significant effect on their physical and mental health, social and coping skills .
• Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans.
• Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, mental health, dementia etc.
• Ability to respond to challenging behaviour in a safe way.
• Ability to develop successful professional relationships, working collaboratively with external and internal partners , sharing expertise and learning from colleagues in health, social care,probation and voluntary sector etc
• Knowledge of and commitment to service user involvement, self empowerment, equalities, diversity andservice improvement
• Basic understanding of the principals of delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and commitment to working within this model
• Robust knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of Healthand Safety in a hostel setting, including dealing with emergencies and working alone.
• A good listener and communicator at all levels, including people with communication difficulties
• A good standard of literacy, numeracy, computer skills and the ability to write accurate and succinct reports.
• Proven ability both to work within a team and use initiative to problem solve.
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness and ability to support personal care where the service user is at risk
• Ability to implement policies and procedures,standing orders and financial regulations

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
• Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
• Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
• Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
• Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
• Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) is at an exciting point in our journey. Since 2009, we have been supporting residents in Islington to overcome challenges and thrive in their communities. Now, we are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) to lead and inspire our services, working closely with our Chief Executive to drive strategic growth and innovation.

About the Role

As our Deputy Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead operational and strategic initiatives to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Manage and support service teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Drive income generation, develop partnerships, and strengthen funding streams.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational expertise.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in senior leadership, particularly in voluntary or public sectors.
• A proven track record of strategic planning, income generation, and managing diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing deprivation.
• Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and a passion for social justice.

Why Join Us?

At HOYD, we are rooted in the communities we serve, driven by values of empowerment and inclusivity. Joining us means leading meaningful change and shaping the future of our services to meet evolving community needs.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a leading role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our PR Manager (maternity cover). This role will be responsible for leading the charity’s media presence and PR activity, ensuring our voice and message are heard as a progressive research charity innovating on behalf of people living with Parkinson's, determined to urgently find a cure.

Joining us at an exciting time for the charity, you would be part of a small but dynamic team with the opportunity to develop and make your own mark.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy press office, of strategically planning and executing media campaigns and a demonstrable record of securing national and regional coverage with high engagement and reach. You will have a flair for writing and generating news stories, and exceptional people and communication skills.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract (min 12 months). 

Please note, due to the nature of the service and the vulnerable residents we support, the exact location is not disclosed at this stage. 

ABOUT THE RECOVERY WORKER ROLE

Are you passionate about empowering people to overcome challenges and transform their lives? As a Recovery Worker, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting individuals facing addiction, homelessness, and complex needs – guiding them towards stability, independence, and brighter futures.

Churchfield and Cherington provide supported housing for individuals facing addiction and homelessness, with Churchfield offering 24/7 temporary support for those in active addiction and Cherington supporting abstinent residents to reintegrate into the community. The service has stairs, applicants will need to be able to move freely around the service in order to conduct welfare checks and room checks. Please note: Due to the nature of the service, the postcode and address have been withheld. The location is within the Ealing/Hanwell area.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, On site only, Monday to Friday. Rolling rota of 3 to 4 shifts per week, each lasting 12.5 hours from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM 

Salary: £26,100 

What are we looking for from a Recovery Worker?

• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
• Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative 

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Ensuring that SCIE’s evidence, drawn from research and people’s lived experiences, influences social care policy and practice.

· Developing and delivering influencing strategies, drafting policy papers and legislative briefings, and managing relationships with various stakeholders and key partners.

· Growing SCIE’s profile as an influential, informed, and powerful voice in the social care sector.

· Positioning SCIE to work as a partner to government, responding independently to new government policy, supporting and advising on a range of national policy programmes, initiatives, and influencing guidance and practice.

· Producing high-quality research and evaluations demonstrating what works and makes a difference in social care, promoting evidence-based good practice.

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge of the policy and political landscape developed from previous experience working in a policy or public affairs role, either in government, the civil service, charities, or non-governmental organisations.

· Proven experience developing and delivering public affairs strategies and leading influencing activities.

· Proven experience producing policy papers and applying policy research skills, such as evidence gathering, analysis and reporting.

· Proven experience as a strategic and analytic thinker who can influence policymakers with persuasive arguments, policy ideas and campaigns.

· Proven ability to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including at senior levels, and to engage with people with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us. (You can find our contact email in the 'How to apply' section)

Please note, due to the nature of the service and the vulnerable residents we support, the exact location is not disclosed at this stage.

ABOUT THE RECOVERY WORKER ROLE

Are you passionate about empowering people to overcome challenges and transform their lives? As a Recovery Worker, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting individuals facing addiction, homelessness, and complex needs – guiding them towards stability, independence, and brighter futures.

Churchfield and Cherington provide supported housing for individuals facing addiction and homelessness, with Churchfield offering 24/7 temporary support for those in active addiction and Cherington supporting abstinent residents to reintegrate into the community. The service has 4 floors and applicants must be able to use the stairs to conduct welfare checks and room checks. Please note: Due to the nature of the service, the postcode and address have been withheld. The location is within the Ealing/Hanwell area.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, On site only, Monday to Friday 10:00AM-18:00PM. 

Salary: £26,100 

What are we looking for from a Recovery Worker?

• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
• Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative 

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

Our Grants and Trusts Manager is responsible for managing and developing ReachOut’s income from Trusts and other Grant-making bodies. Working closely with the partnerships team and the Head of Programmes & Impact they will make evidence-informed decisions and collaborate across the organisation to meet our strategic aims. This role is currently reporting to the CEO for an interim period, but longterm will report to the Head of Marketing and Partnerships.

2025 is an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new organisational strategy. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping us make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people across London and Manchester. 

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Office Manager to join our team at TreeHouse School.

You'll provide high quality administrative and reception support to TreeHouse School, overseeing the running of the front office and acting as a central information point for staff, parents and visitors.

Some key duties will include:

• Managing the stationery budget and ordering supplies for the school
• Line management of the Receptionist
• Arranging meeting room bookings
• Managing the team's annual leave

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong administrative and reception experience
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written communication
• Experience of using your own initiative to plan and manage your own workload

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

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.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for enthusiastic colleague ready to work in a fast-paced and exciting work environment who can easily grasp and communicate impact to our different audiences. The Communications Specialist will be an exceptional writer across different platforms, be an excellent coordinator across the communications and wider team and be a strategic thinker. They will love the opportunities that come with working in an entrepreneurial environment, with a drive to deliver excellence and to support project management across our high-profile moments – events, product launches, campaigns.

The role is currently fixed term with strong likelihood of becoming a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

Content generation

· Draft compelling content for our different audiences across a broad suite of communications, particularly for our website, newsletters and materials.

Strategic delivery

• Support the Head of Communications and Membership and the Communications Lead to implement our Communications Strategy and Social Media Strategy. 
• Design and deliver several communications plans for key global opportunities – for our latest insight/research/tools and for our participation at high-profile events. 
• Take a strategic focus across communications outputs, identifying core audiences and the best messages and approaches to reach those audiences. 
• Oversee funding communications, developing materials and digital communications to resonate with business, foundations and other funders.

Drive efficiency and continuous improvement  

· Aptly project manage the delivery of our key moments, particularly for research and events, being exceptionally organised and working well with external suppliers and the wider team.

· Seamlessly coordinate the planning and evaluation of communications milestones, including our communications calendar.

· Maintain and improve core systems including our mailing lists and help to improve our website through regularly maintenance and updates.

· Support the development of processes to enhance how we plan communications opportunities and evaluate impact from across the team.  

Using relationships for change 

• Build relationships with our Members, partners and donors to share their story, make them feel valued and ensure they promote our initiatives.
• Support capacity building of the wider team in communications (e.g. providing feedback, templates and running training sessions).
• Work openly with colleagues, collaborating enthusiastically and asserting and influencing effectively for timely communications.

 Visual identity

• Be a brand ambassador and champion, implement and support development of protocols and house style guidelines, ensuring high standards of accuracy and consistency across the team and our content.
• Develop compelling visuals to accompany communications.   

Other

• Support the navigation of communications issues. 

Policy and External Affairs Officer

Job Description and Person Specification

Job title Policy and External Affairs Officer

Hours 35 hours per week

Salary £26,000 per annum

Location Home based with travel to our London office for team and other meetings

Reports to Communications Manager

National Voices

Making what matters to people matter in health and care

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.

Our Vision:

People shaping their health and care.

Our Mission:

We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.

We do this by:

· Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.

· Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.

· Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.

The Role

The purpose of the Project and External Affairs Officer role is to:

• Communicate National Voices’ policy positions and project work to members, decision makers, external influencers and media
• Assist senior members of the policy team to develop policy positions and communications materials which support the adoption and spread of equitable and person-centred health and care services and help deliver National Voices’ five year strategy
• Work with voluntary sector organisations and people with the greatest health and care needs to develop National Voices’ policy positions and deliver funded project work

The role will predominantly be a mix of communications and policy-focused work, with a larger share of the work likely focused on communications.

Support our communications work

· Develop engaging content that conveys National Voices messages to members, external stakeholders, and media (including managing the day to day running of social media platforms) to maximise the reach and impact of the organisation’s policy messages

· Create National Voices’ membership content, including members communications, managing the National Voices’ blog and draft website content

· Support the maintenance of National Voices’ website, keeping the site up to date and coordinating input and content from National Voices staff. 

· Coordinate the production of key publications, from liaising with partner organisations to overseeing design and production, ensuring final documents are accessible.

· Support media relations activity by drafting media statements, liaising with journalists, developing and maintaining press lists, and other activity as required

· Track press coverage and other analytics where needed

· Help build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders relevant to policy and communication work, through networking and participation in advisory groups and within alliances.

Support the policy team

· Work with voluntary sector organisations and people with the greatest health and care needs to understand their experiences, perspectives and ambitions, for example via workshops, focus groups and in-depth interviews.

· Draft policy briefings, position papers, consultation responses, blogs, reports, letters and other policy and communications documents that capture agreed positions.

· Work with senior members of the team to organise, deliver and facilitate events and post event analysis, both large and small, online and in-person.

· Assist senior members of the team on a range of short-term and long-term policy and insight projects, by horizon scanning, scoping and developing ideas for future projects and new business.

· Read and analyse the influencing work our members undertake (reports, events) and share content with the National Voices team., identifying and make connections.

General

· Take a pro-active approach to including our members and people with lived experience in all areas of our work.

· Support the senior team in identifying potential new members and funding opportunities where possible.

· Support good project, financial and data management.

· Follow processes set out to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work.

· Contribute to the National Voices’ team planning activities where relevant and undertake other relevant duties as appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential values, attitudes and behaviours

· Passionate about National Voices’ mission and work.

· Proactive, flexible and responsive.

· Able to work as part of a team towards a common goal.

· Committed to reducing inequality and embracing diversity.

· Comfortable with a range of views and perspectives and keen to make connections and build relationships.

· Willing and confident to assert views and constructively challenge others.

Essential skills, abilities and experience

· Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

· Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

· Strong organisational and project management skills, including demonstrable ability to prioritise workload and maintain quality.

· Able to synthesise complex information and present it in simple and impactful ways.

· Strong listening skills and ability to identify themes within interviews, focus groups and workshops.

· Strong attention to detail

· Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office programmes, CRM systems, online conference/meeting software and other programmes where required.

· Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

· Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines in a high performing team.

Our approach to hybrid working

We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.

We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.

We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.

Application guidance

Please submit a cover letter along with a CV to apply.

Applications should be addressed to our Director of Policy and External Affairs, Sharon Brennan, and submitted through CharityJob.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 2nd February at 11:59 pm.

The interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 10 February 2025 on Microsoft Teams and please expect to complete a written assignment

Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you prior to the interview.

We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. So we strongly encourage people from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, and people who live with health conditions or disability to apply. Our offices are fully accessible and we are an LGBT+ friendly employer. Men are currently underrepresented in our team so we would welcome applications from men and non-binary people.

You can find our workplace policies on our website under Work with us>Vacancies>Our workplace policies

An established Housing Association is looking for a FP&A Lead to join their collaborative, passionate team.

The organisation aims to transform the lives of people and their communities and provide and promote homes that welcome and include everyone.

The organisation is looking for a FP&A specialist to lead on the long term financial business plan for an initial period of 6 months.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on financial business plan (FFR), including 5 and 30 years
• Providing timely, accurate and comprehensive business insights and work with both financial and non financial colleagues
• Lead on assumptions, stress testing and scenario analysis
• Analyse, assess and make recommendations/tweaks relating to the financial plan

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with Housing Association experience
• Experience leading on Long Term Financial Planning
• Knowledge and use of Brixx would be beneficial
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, both financial and non financial

If you are an experienced FP&A candidate from a Housing Association background and are looking for their next opportunity, please apply for this exciting role.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Marketing

Location: Flexible, ideally West Midlands home based, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.

Salary: £36,000 FTE

Hours: Part-time; 0.6 FTE 22.5 hours a week with flexibility on how hours are worked across the week

Contract: Fixed Term (March 2025 – August 2027)

ABOUT NOW TEACH

Now Teach, in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching and Mindful Equity UK, has successfully secured a Mission 44 grant to launch a pilot project to attract and support ethnically diverse career changers in the West Midlands to become secondary school teachers. The partnership will support applicants through the recruitment process and into their teacher training.

We are looking for an exceptional recruitment specialist with a passion for education, great insight into the region and local communities and the ability to work autonomously to achieve our recruitment and retention ambitions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role overview

The Recruitment Specialist will support the design and be responsible for the implementation of a recruitment campaign to meet our targets. They will research the lived experience of ethnically diverse teachers in the region, build a strong knowledge base of the local labour market and deliver outreach and local community engagement, candidate support and pipeline management.

The Recruitment Specialist will provide guidance to candidates throughout the application process, including onboarding activities and providing ongoing mentorship to candidates throughout their teacher training. This will specifically focus on eliminating barriers, capitalizing on opportunities, and navigating challenges unique to our target audience.

In this role you will…

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the pilot campaign, taking responsibility for delivering and achieving the successful recruitment and retention of a cohort of between 15-20 career changers.
• Collaborate with the National Institute of Teaching Recruitment Teams to ensure a seamless candidate journey, working with Mindful Equity UK to ensure best practice in supporting candidates.
• Project manage and coordinate input from project partners and suppliers, providing regular updates and inputting into progress reports and evaluation documents.
• Provide full end to end career change support across the whole candidate life cycle; from prospective Now Teacher, through our selection process, to delivering expert advice and guidance in successfully transitioning and onboarding candidates as Now Teachers within the National Institute of Teaching ITT cohort.
• Take ownership of and successfully manage candidate pipelines for the region ensuring recruitment targets are achieved.
• Talent spot and advise candidates so that they feel supported, trust your advice, and see you as an essential part of their career change journey into teaching.
• Work closely within the recruitment team to support one another and to successfully hit our growing national targets.
• Be excellent at pipeline management and timely CRM database (Salesforce) updates to ensure robust reports and data.
• Develop and deliver candidate engagement initiatives (both prospective candidates and those in teacher training) appropriate to the region and target audience, cultivating and leveraging community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with other teams across Now Teach ensuring we collaborate strongly, are aligned, and support one another to achieve our shared goals.
• Leverage our growing network of career changers in school to enhance candidate experience at each stage through qualified teachers, working with the programme and network team to do this highly effectively.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Who you are

• Enthusiastic about our purpose and committed to the shared aims of the Mission 44 partnership.
• Ability to take ownership of a project, while working autonomously.
• Track record of delivering an exceptional candidate experience whilst working at pace.
• Strong communicator, able to provide down-to-earth, insightful, and appropriate communications with an ability to mentor, influence and build trusted relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Sound judgement under pressure.
• Relentless collaborator with a can-do attitude.
• Creative and solutions focused.

What you will need to succeed in this role:

• Strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career, and education landscape and or the career change market
• Understanding of the local labour market and specific challenges faced by ethnically diverse candidates to enter teacher training.
• A coaching/mentoring background or experience of caseload/pipeline management/support for candidates.
• Comfortable with a wide range of digital platforms, for example, Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

In return

As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Working arrangements

Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.

Application Process

Applications close at 9am on Monday February 3rd

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)

Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.

If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact get in touch.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.

Safe Recruitment Procedure

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.