Jobs

Various locations around Liverpool and from home

Hours: 35 hours per week

About the Role

Main Responsibilities

• Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.
• Use the Citizens Advice Adviser Net website to find, interpret and communicate the relevant information.
• Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed decisions.
• Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.
• Negotiate with third parties such as statutory and non-statutory bodies as appropriate.
• Assist in the completion of benefit applications
• Refer internally or to other specialist services as appropriate, including but not limited to welfare, debt, housing and link work support services
• Ensure that all work conforms to the organisations’ office manual and the Citizens Advice quality standard and any other funding requirements, as appropriate.
• Ensure that work reflects and supports the Citizens Advice Service’s equality and diversity strategy.
• Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.

Social policy

• Assist with social policy work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channel.
• Alert clients to social policy options.

Professional development

• Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.
• Read relevant publications.
• Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager.
• Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings as appropriate.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Complete the required training to comply with quality assurance processes.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.
• Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the Citizens Advice service.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

Requirements

1. At least 6 months’ experience of providing welfare benefits advice and support in an advice setting, including ben checks, calculations, resolution of welfare benefits issues

2. A good up to date understanding of equality and diversity and its application to the provision of advice.

3. Ability to monitor and maintain own standards.

4. Ability to interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to get to the root of the issues and empower clients, whilst maintaining structure and control of meetings.

5. Understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision.

6. A good knowledge of the social model of health and how link worker services can support wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.

7. Ability to use IT systems and packages, and electronic resources in the provision of advice, record keeping and document production.

8. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

9. A clear understanding of the requirements of a target based workload

10. A commitment to continuous professional development, including a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in advice topics.

11. Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce and present clear reports verbally and in writing.

12. Ability to understand statistics and check accuracy of calculations.

The successful candidate will have a ‘mobile office’ made up of pc, information systems and promotional materials and despite having a regular geographical location, will be expected to respond attend outreaches across the city if necessary.

How to Apply

Please fill out the application form provided on our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received.

About us

Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.

CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.

We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.

Help build South East London's renewable energy future

South East London Community Energy (SELCE) is looking for a Community Renewable Energy Project Developer to help deliver one of London's most exciting community-owned renewable energy programmes.

Working alongside our experienced Renewable Energy Projects Manager and CEO, you will develop community-owned solar projects from initial feasibility through to installation. As your experience grows, you will progressively take ownership of your own projects, developing technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills. Unlike many commercial renewable energy roles, this position provides exposure to the complete project lifecycle, combining technical design, commercial analysis, stakeholder engagement, funding development, planning, procurement and project delivery.

You'll work with schools, charities, leisure centres, faith organisations and businesses, helping them reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while generating long-term income that funds action on fuel poverty.

We're looking for someone who already has a solid grounding in commercial solar and wants to expand their skills across the full project development lifecycle while making a tangible difference to local communities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development

• Identify and assess potential community solar host sites.
• Undertake desktop feasibility studies and site surveys.
• Procure structural surveys, grid connection studies and planning consultants.
• Apply for grants and development funding.
• Progress projects through planning, legal agreements and delivery.

Solar Design & Commercial Analysis

• Design commercial rooftop solar PV systems using OpenSolar, PVSol or similar software.
• Optimise systems to maximise generation and on-site self-consumption.
• Use SELCE's financial model to assess project viability and electricity pricing.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with host organisations.
• Explain SELCE's community-owned financing model.
• Guide organisations through the project development process.
•  Respond to technical and commercial enquiries.

Project Delivery

• Support procurement of installation contractors.
• Support installation delivery alongside the Renewable Energy Projects Manager.
• Assist with leases and Power Purchase Agreements.

Community Engagement

• Represent SELCE at community events.
• Promote community-owned renewable energy.
• Support community investment campaigns.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience designing commercial rooftop solar PV systems using OpenSolar, PVSol, SolarEdge Designer or similar software, with confidence learning new packages.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of the commercial aspects of solar PV and associated revenue streams.
• Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic about community energy.

Desirable

• Experience supporting delivery of commercial rooftop solar projects.
• Experience through employment, internships or university projects involving commercial solar PV.
• Experience securing grant funding.
• Experience supervising volunteers.
• Experience managing project teams.
• Experience in the community energy sector.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

•  20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for agreed evening and weekend work
• The opportunity to help shape one of the UK's leading community energy organisations

About SELCE

South East London Community Energy (SELCE) is an award-winning, member-owned energy cooperative working to create a fair and just energy transition. We believe everyone should benefit from the transition to renewable energy.

Through our innovative community financing model, local people invest in renewable energy projects that benefit their communities. SELCE currently owns and operates over 550 kWp of solar PV across 12 sites throughout South East London and will install a further 600 kWp this summer, with additional projects already in development.

Our work has received national recognition, including Community Energy Project at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2026, the Fuel Poverty Action award at the Community Energy England Awards 2025 and Social Value Category at Retrofit Academy Awards 2025.

Why join SELCE?

You'll be joining one of the UK's leading community energy organisations at an exciting period of growth. Every project you help deliver will reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs for schools, charities and community organisations, and generate long-term funding that supports households experiencing fuel poverty.

As a small, ambitious organisation, SELCE offers the opportunity to work directly with senior decision-makers, develop projects from concept to installation and build a unique combination of technical, commercial and people skills.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SELCE values diversity and is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented within the renewable energy sector.

Magic Me is seeking a strategic, data-driven Marketing and Communications Manager to join our team in a brand-new, permanent role. Following an internal assessment and deep stakeholder conversations for our upcoming strategy, our community shared that we have a fantastic opportunity to become far more visible across the multiple sectors and spaces we operate across. We need an experienced, data-literate marketer who can move us beyond administrative execution and turn their insights into active, strategic audience and donor growth.

This is an incredibly exciting moment to join us. We are currently shaping our new 5-year strategy (2027–2032), which leads directly into our 40th anniversary in 2029! From our award-winning projects to our live exhibition at the Wellcome Collection, you will have a rich, creative tapestry of stories to tell. See the role job pack for full details!

The offer: 

• Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum, pro rata (equivalent to £20,000 - £21,500 total for 2.5 days)

• Hours & contract: 2.5 days per week (17.5 hours), permanent

• Location: Bethnal Green, E2, East London (Hybrid working is negotiable)

• Key benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata) + Christmas/New Year closure; 3% pension ; weekly 1:1 wellbeing meetings; £250 personal training budget.

We are actively seeking applications from individuals who live locally in Tower Hamlets, as well as those from Bangladeshi, LGBTQ+, and disabled communities and those over the age of 55, who are currently underrepresented on our team.

Application deadline: Wednesday 5th August at 11:59pm Please note: We review applications as they come in and reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume - so please don't wait to apply!

• First-stage interviews (Online): Thursday 13th August

• Second-stage interviews (In-Person + Task): Thursday 20th August

• Target start date: As close to September 1st as possible

Click the Apply Now button to download our full job pack, submit your CV and answer our application questions directly through the CharityJob portal.

A note on AI and your application:
We completely recognise the time and effort it takes to apply for roles, and how AI tools can help candidates manage their time well. At the same time, we are deeply interested in hearing from the unfiltered you. We want to read your own authentic, human voice in your application, as this is exactly the kind of genuine storytelling we want to tap into when communicating Magic Me’s message to the world. 

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• 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 Role

About You

Ideally, you will be aware of the impact of domestic abuse on families, workplaces and communities, and are resilient to deal with any disclosures and safeguarding matters arising. You will have some experience of developing and delivering multi- agency training and creating engaging presentations. You will be able to create high quality information in an easy to follow format.

You will need:

• Experience of presenting to, training, and developing people.
• Experience of partnership working, engaging with organisations and building relationships.
• Experience of gathering, managing and presenting data in reports and presentations.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.

This Role is office based and you will be expected to travel across the Borough of Rochdale.

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.

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

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.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

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 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 Woodlands Church Family has grown from one small church plant to over 2,000 people across eight sites, but we remain one church sharing one vision:

To see Bristol transformed by the love and power of God.

We have an exciting opportunity and are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our WCF Finance Team.

About the role
You will be working with our WCF Finance Committee to provide high-quality financial information and support to the senior leadership team, trustees and finance committee of Woodlands Church Family.

This role also manages the day-to-day record keeping and financial management of the charity, produces accurate and timely reports and oversees the key financial processes and controls of the charity. 

Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, work well in a team and be sympathic to our goal to see the church community grow in their faith and reach the city for Jesus. 

What you'll be working on:

1.      Management reporting

2. Budget and Reconciliation of income and expenses for Conferences, Weekends Away and other events

3. Controls and Procedures

4. Restricted Funds

5. Audit and Year End

6. Payroll

7. Giving and Gift Aid

8. Investments

9. Budgets

10.  Line management of Finance Administrator

11. Governance support

Full Job Description available to view in the application resources below.

Terms

• Permanent, Part-Time contract
• Up to 4 days (30 hours) per week
• £35k to £40k pro rata, depending on experience
• Annual leave 25 days pro rata, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
• The role can be based at Woodlands Church in Clifton, Bristol or delivered remotely, with occasional in person meetings by arrangement.

The post is subject to satisfactory references. 

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work.

Reporting and Line management 
Accountable to the WCF Finance Committee and line managed by a member of that committee
 

Benefits 

• In-house training and support of personal and professional development 

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (up to one week's additional leave per year, pro rata)

Closing date: Thursday 6 August 2026.

Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Company Description Bench Outreach is a South East London–based organization that supports people facing significant social challenges. The team helps individuals overcome drug and alcohol dependence, secure safe and stable housing, and rebuild their lives. Bench Outreach focuses on person-centered support, aiming to promote dignity, independence, and long-term wellbeing. The organization works in partnership with local services and communities to ensure vulnerable people can access the resources they need.

Role Description The Housing First Support Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in London. The role involves providing direct, practical support to individuals who have experienced homelessness, helping them to sustain tenancies in line with Housing First principles. Day-to-day tasks include conducting regular home visits, developing personalized support plans, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to address health, substance use, and welfare needs. The Housing First Support Worker will advocate for clients, assist with appointments and benefits, and help service users build skills that support independence and community integration. Record-keeping, risk assessment, and safeguarding responsibilities are also key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or similar roles, with a strong understanding of Housing First or homelessness services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities to build trust and work effectively with diverse service users.

• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practice, including risk assessment and incident reporting.
• Ability to provide basic technical support, such as helping clients use phones, online services, and digital tools to access benefits and healthcare.
• Understanding of substance misuse, mental health, and trauma-informed practice is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Organizational and record-keeping skills, including accurate case notes and data entry.
• Relevant training or qualifications in social care, housing, or related fields are an advantage.

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service located in Newham. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.

£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)

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

IBIS House provides short term accommodation for people who are medically fit for discharge following a mental health inpatient stay, or who would otherwise not require hospital admission but face other barriers that prevent them from safely returning to the community. These may include housing, living skills, accessing benefits or the community, or other interventions and will be on a person-centred basis. The main aim of the service is to provide short-term support to customers to link with longer-term services to reduce escalations in need and reduce inpatient readmission and reduce pressure on inpatient beds.

What you'll do:

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

• Assessing referrals received by the service, within the 4-hour target, and providing rapid response to these. Ensuring all void flats are turn around within 4-24hrs
• Inducting new customers and helping orient them to the community and local area
• Completing/supporting housing referrals as required, supporting customers with budgeting tools and providing support to customers in accessing any benefits or addressing any issues such as benefits.

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities
• to encourage customer involvement
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience

Desirable:

• Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications and languages

About us:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why this role matters
Good ideas, strong evidence and inspiring stories only create change if the right people understand and act on them. This role exists to ensure that the case for physical activity reaches the right people, in the right way, at the right time, and that it moves them to act. You’ll develop compelling narratives grounded in insight, evidence, and behavioural science, helping partners across the system create greater impact and supporting Yorkshire  Sport Foundation in leading and influencing far beyond its own boundaries.

Responsibilities
Strategic comms leadership
• Develop and lead a long-term strategic marketing andcommunications approach aligned to our Active Partnership role
and Sport England priorities
• Use behavioural science, audience insight and evidence to shapehow the system understands physical activity and inequality
• Identify the beliefs, motivations and barriers of key audiences anddesign communications that influence action
• Ensure all communications activities support YSF to influencestrategic stakeholders
• Advise the organisation on how messaging can support policy, investment and system change
• Develop Yorkshire Sport Foundation’s reputation as a trusted strategic voice

Influence & stakeholder engagement
• Shape communications that influence policy, investment and practice across local authorities, health and education systems
• Support senior leaders to land key messages with senior stakeholders
• Equip partners with messaging that helps them to demonstrate and amplify the impact they make
• Translate complex insight and evaluation into clear narratives and messages
Insight-led communications
• Embed audience insight and behavioural science into messaging
• Combine data, evaluation and lived experience to demonstrate impact whilst ensuring communications reflect communities
authentically
• Build a learning approach to testing, adapting and improving messaging effectiveness

Organisational leadership
• Lead and develop the strategic marketing and communications function
• Set standards for when communications activity should, and should not, happen
• Maintain humility while strengthening clarity of impact and purpose

Channels & delivery
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing and communications campaigns across digital, media, content and internal channels, ensuring activity aligns with organisational objectives and brand standards
• Produce and oversee high-quality content (copy, press materials, web, social, email and collateral) while coordinating agencies, suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Monitor performance using analytics and insight, report on outcomes and continuously optimise campaigns and messaging to improve engagement and reach.
Other
• To lead on YSF public affairs and policy work in partnership with the CEO
• Strategic comms planning with the Active Partnership National Organisation and other leading Active Partnerships ensuring consistency of messaging across England
• To support the marketing of events across Yorkshire
• To work flexibly to respond to changing organisational requirements and carry out any other duties which may arise from
time to time
• To follow policies and procedures in relation to other matters, e.g.Health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, financial procedures, etc.

What we’re looking for
We know great candidates rarely tick every box. If you have strongskills across most of the areas below and believe you can add value, we’d love to hear from you.
• Skills in both operational and strategic marketing and communications
• Ability to influence policy, investment or organisational behaviours
• Ability to design and deliver communications strategies that change decisions
• Skills in translating evidence and insight into persuasive narratives
• Understanding of behavioural science and audience-centred communications
• Able to operate with credibility and humility in partnership environments
• Comfortable working where success means others receive recognition
• Strategic thinker who challenges activities that lack purpose
• Commitment to reducing inequalities
• Strategic narrative and messaging development skills
• Senior stakeholder influencing and facilitation skills
• Ability to simplify complex evidence and communicate in engaging ways
• Leadership and team development skills

Other
• Ability to travel independently around West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire.
• Ability and willingness to work to our organisational values

Please make sure you demonstrate your ability to meet therequirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the requirements in the What We’re Looking For section of the job description.

We recognise and welcome our responsibility to remove any barriers in our Recruitment and Selection process for disabled people. We have tried to do this, but if you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or employee specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments
to the job wherever possible and it would help us to know your needs to do this.

Join Small Steps Project as our Executive Assistant 

Are you someone who loves bringing order to busy days, keeping people connected and making things happen behind the scenes?

We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to join the Small Steps Project team and become the operational heartbeat of our award-winning international children's charity.

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role.

You'll work closely with our Managing Director, Board of Trustees, project teams and volunteers, helping to keep the charity running smoothly while supporting fundraising, governance, operations, communications and events.

One day you could be preparing Board papers, the next coordinating our annual Celebrity Shoe Auction, supporting international projects or helping share the incredible stories that inspire our supporters.

If you're highly organised, naturally proactive and enjoy creating calm in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for

• An experienced Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, Office Manager or someone with similar experience.

• Someone who enjoys variety and thrives on managing multiple priorities.

• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.

• Someone who wants to use their skills to make a genuine difference.

What we're offering

• Full-time or part-time considered.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• School-friendly hours where possible.

• Job share applications welcomed.

• A supportive, collaborative team.

• A varied role with real responsibility and opportunities to grow.

• The chance to work for an award-winning international charity changing children's lives around the world.

At Small Steps Project, we know that exceptional people don't all follow the same career path or work the same pattern. Our team includes working parents and professionals from a variety of backgrounds, and we're committed to creating a flexible and supportive working environment where people can thrive.

If you're looking for a role where organisation meets purpose, and where every day contributes to lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and answer three short questions:

1. Why would you like to join Small Steps Project?

2. What experience would you bring to this role?

3. What excites you most about the opportunity?

Together, every small step creates lasting change.

Children's Home Registered Manager

Location:  Banstead, Sutton, United Kingdom

Contract type: Full time – permanent

Hours: 40 hours, Monday-Friday 9-5 (with flexibility as needed)

Salary: £55,000 - GBP 60,000 - yearly

Company Description

Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity creating children’s homes where children can thrive. We believe every child deserves the chance to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives.

Our first home opened in Sutton in February 2022, supporting up to six children aged 11–18 with emotional and behavioural needs. We are currently renovating a second property in Banstead (SM7), a 5-bed children’s home due to open in autumn 2026. Our first children's home is an award-winning building that has set a new standard for UK children's homes.

We are part of the Catch 22 family, who’s work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work.

What this role offers:

• Opportunity to set up a new home, recruit your team and shape it from the very beginning.
• Backing from an experienced and supportive leadership team and RI
• Starting holiday allowance of 36 days (inclusive of bank holidays),increasing to 38 days at 2 years and 41 days at 5 years
• 4% employer pension contributions and life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme, discounted shopping, cycle-to-work scheme and lots more benefits

Why work for LPT?

• We have an annual staff retention rate of 94%. This is significantly above the sector average, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing, development and job satisfaction.
• LPT is a charity, so any surplus revenue generated is reinvested into improving experiences and outcomes for children in care
• Our first children’s home has been running for 4 years, and consistently achieving Good Ofsted grading
• We are a values-driven organisation grounded in Social Pedagogy, prioritising relationships, empowerment, and wellbeing
• LPT has partnered with Kingston University to develop a Level 6 Diploma in Residential care, and offers fully funded places on the course for our team 
• We have won several awards for the therapeutically informed and high-quality design of our home, including the Innovation in Care Award at the National Children’s Homes Awards and the Stephen Lawrence Prize

Job Description

As the Registered Manager of our new 5-bed home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape it from the very beginning. Opening in Autumn 2026, the home will provide a safe, nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them thrive.

• Open and lead a brand-new home from the start – Be the driving force behind our new 5-bed home, benefitting from LPT’s established systems and processes while having the freedom to innovate and give your home its own identity.
• Create a nurturing and safe home for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them thrive.
• Lead with purpose – Recruit, inspire, develop and lead a passionate team, setting high standards and ensuring every child receives exceptional care.
• Champion a holistic approach – Our approach is grounded in evidence and underpinned by Social Pedagogy, a holistic, strengths-based model that prioritises relationships, empowerment, learning, and wellbeing. While you don’t need to be an expert in Social Pedagogy, you must be open to learning and leading with this ethos.
• Drive service development – Trial new ways of working, collaborate with partner agencies, and influence best practice across the residential childcare sector.
• Enjoy strong support – Access guidance from an experienced Quality Assurance Manager, a nearby leadership team, and a deeply committed Responsible Individual.
• Be part of something bigger – Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping best practice, not just within our home, but across the wider sector, helping influence improvements in children’s social care.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced working in a children's residential setting as a Registered Manager, or as a Deputy Manager looking to progress into a Registered Manager role.
• A resilient, hands-on leader with a clear vision for delivering exceptional, relationship-centred care and creating an inclusive, ambitious culture.
• Strong decision-making and risk management skills, with the ability to navigate residential care confidently and drive high-quality performance.
• A passionate advocate for children, experienced in supporting diverse social, emotional, and behavioural needs, and committed to building empowering relationships.
• Knowledgeable in Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and children’s residential care standards.
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and either have, or be working towards/committed to achieving the Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent)

Safer Recruitment 

At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices. Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. 

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please do not hesitate to apply.

Waking Night Support Worker

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Homelessness Social Care Service in Kensington & Chelsea.

£23,088.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week. 3 nights on and 4 nights off

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

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

What you'll do:

• Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
• Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
• Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
• Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
• Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
• Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
• Report any observations relating to customers welfare.
• Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
• Updating the database on each customer when necessary.

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

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience

About us:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deputy Children's Home Registered Manager

Location:  Banstead, Sutton, United Kingdom

Contract type: Full time – permanent

Hours: 40 hours, Monday-Friday 9-5 (with flexibility as needed)

Salary: £39,000 - GBP 43,000 - yearly

Company Description

Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity creating children’s homes where children can thrive. We believe every child deserves the chance to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives.

Our first home opened in Sutton in February 2022, supporting up to six children aged 11–18 with emotional and behavioural needs. We are currently renovating a second property in Banstead (SM7), a 5-bed children’s home due to open in autumn 2026. Our first children's home is an award-winning building that has set a new standard for UK children's homes.

We are part of the Catch 22 family, who’s work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work.

What this role offers:

• Opportunity to set up a new home, recruit your team and shape it from the very beginning.
• Backing from an experienced and supportive leadership team and RI
• Starting holiday allowance of 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 38 days at 2 years and 41 days at 5 years
• 4% employer pension contributions and life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme, discounted shopping, cycle-to-work scheme and lots more benefits

Why work for LPT?

• We have an annual staff retention rate of 94%. This is significantly above the sector average, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing, development and job satisfaction.
• LPT is a charity, so any surplus revenue generated is reinvested into improving experiences and outcomes for children in care
• Our first children’s home has been running for 4 years, and consistently achieving Good Ofsted grading
• We are a values-driven organisation grounded in Social Pedagogy, prioritising relationships, empowerment, and wellbeing
• LPT has partnered with Kingston University to develop a Level 6 Diploma in Residential care, and offers fully funded places on the course for our team 
• We have won several awards for the therapeutically informed and high-quality design of our home, including the Innovation in Care Award at the National Children’s Homes Awards and the Stephen Lawrence Prize

Job Description

As the Deputy Manager of our 6-bed home, you will:

• Be part of creating a home where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive, building real, meaningful relationships that make a lasting difference.
• Support young people to explore who they are, discover what they want from life, and take steps towards their goals and ambitions.
• Play a key role in leading and shaping a dedicated team, helping to create a warm, reflective culture where everyone can grow and do their best work.
• Build your leadership confidence by working closely with the Registered Manager and stepping up to lead when needed, including during key visits and inspections.
• Develop your skills in coaching and mentoring, supporting colleagues through supervision, reflection and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Work in a genuinely collaborative way with families, schools and partner agencies, creating joined-up, holistic support around each child.
• Contribute to something bigger by helping us grow and develop our innovative approach, influencing practice beyond our home and into the wider sector.
• Grow your career with us. With plans to open more homes, there are real opportunities to progress into Registered Manager roles and take on leadership of your own home over time.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in managing and supervising staff in a children’s home (deputy/senior level experience).
• Experienced working with teenagers with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
• A reflective leader who can contribute to a positive, relationship-focused culture
• Warm, consistent and able to build trust with children, families and colleagues
• Resilient, adaptable and committed to continuous learning and improvement
• A strong advocate for children’s safety, wellbeing and voice
• Eager to grow and progress into a Registered Manager role as we expand
• Hold the Level 3 Diploma or equivalent and be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Safer Recruitment 

At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices. Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. Please note that this post is exempt from the limitations of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and as such, all previous cautions and convictions will need to be disclosed as part of any application.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please do not hesitate to apply.

Make a difference through evidence, policy, research and campaigning

Citizens Advice Newcastle is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Research and Campaigns Manager funded by Millfield House Foundation, to lead our research, policy and campaigning work. The role exists to ensure that the experiences of our clients are used to influence local, regional and national policy and practice, helping tackle poverty, inequality, discrimination and unfair treatment.

Working closely with colleagues, volunteers, clients and external partners, you will gather and analyse evidence, identify emerging issues affecting local people, and develop campaigns that bring about positive change. You will represent Citizens Advice Newcastle within the Citizens Advice network and with stakeholders including local authorities, MPs, universities, NHS organisations and voluntary sector partners.

Up to £39,000 basic depending on experience, plus £12,000 on target bonus (uncapped), non-contributory pension, 25 days annual leave

Hours 9am to 5.30pm reducing to 9am to 5pm during August & December

We offer working from home 3 days per week, with 2 days in the office minimum per week. Flexible working hours offered after satisfactory completion of probationary period

Our mission at CharityJob is to help charities find great people using great technology!

As an Account Manager you will...

• Provide innovative digital job board solutions to charities and not-for-proift organisations, helping them to reach and attract their ideal candidates. You will build relationships and sales pipeline with our large customer base as well as developing new business from qualified leads and incoming calls.
• Predominantly over the phone and through video conferencing you will be able to engage clients in needs- based conversations and give online demonstrations of how CharityJob works, plus the options available to meet specific recruitment needs. You will then recommend and sell recruitment solutions that range from job advertisement packages to content-driven newsletter options and industry-leading premium products.
• Join a team of salespeople who are passionate about what they do, working hard and smart for their customers. So, if you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity amongst a close team of Account Managers, working in a fast-paced environment with superb technology, then please read on....

The person we are looking for...

•  Is friendly and outgoing with a terrific phone manner
•  Takes pride in providing excellent customer service to win, keep and grow relationships
•  Is target and reward driven
•  Is IT Literate and mentally agile
•  Has an interest and knowledge in digital solutions
•  Can demonstrate success in an outbound sales environment

The Company

From launch in 2000 CharityJob has grown quickly to become the UK’s largest and busiest job board for the not for profit sector. We are the trusted recruitment partner for thousands of charities, NGO's and agencies working within the sector. We're a small friendly team where the culture is entrepreneurial, practical, approachable and fun; all within a goal-oriented environment. Our salespeople are the best in the business. 

We are only accepting applications for this role from applicants who live in the UK.