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Inspiring people and communities to age and live well in later life

Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead one of Cornwall’s most respected charities into its next chapter.

For more than 50 years, we have worked alongside older people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, helping people to remain independent, connected and able to enjoy later life with dignity, purpose and confidence.

Today, we support more than 150,000 people each year through services spanning information and advice, transport, hospital and home support, community wellbeing, social connection and initiatives delivered in partnership with health, care and voluntary sector organisations.

Following the planned retirement of our Chief Executive in March 2027, we are looking for an inspiring, collaborative and values-led leader to build on strong foundations and help shape our future.

The opportunity

Our next Chief Executive will inherit a financially stable organisation with an excellent reputation, committed colleagues and volunteers, strong governance and significant reach across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

But this is also a role with considerable opportunity ahead.

Cornwall has an ageing population and the environment in which health, care and voluntary organisations operate continues to change. We want Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly to be at the forefront of that change - not simply responding to need, but helping to shape how people experience later life across our communities.

You will work with our Board, colleagues, volunteers and partners to develop our strategy, strengthen and diversify our income, continue to evolve our services and increase our influence across the wider health and care system.

You will also build strong relationships across the Age UK network, ensuring that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly contributes to and benefits from national learning, policy, collaboration and opportunities.

The leader we are seeking

We are looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with the credibility to guide a complex, service‑delivery organisation.

You will empower people to thrive, build leadership capacity and unite colleagues, volunteers and partners behind a shared purpose. You will be comfortable operating beyond organisational boundaries and developing influential relationships across health and social care, local government, commissioners, funders, businesses, communities and the wider voluntary sector.

Commercial awareness and financial acumen will be essential. You will understand what it takes to lead a sustainable organisation, diversify income and demonstrate the impact and value of our work.

Above all, you will share our belief that later life should be a time of opportunity, and that older people should have independence, choice and a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect them.

This is more than an opportunity to lead a successful charity. It is an opportunity to influence how Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly supports its ageing population and to lead an organisation with the reach, relationships and ambition to make a lasting difference.

About the role:

For women facing multiple disadvantage, the right support can be the difference between remaining trapped by systems and beginning to rebuild safety, choice and control. As our Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker at Grace House, you’ll provide skilled, persistent and compassionate support to women whose experiences may include homelessness, domestic abuse, trauma, substance use, poor mental health and contact with the criminal justice system.

Using a gender and trauma-informed approach, you’ll build trusting relationships and work alongside women at their own pace. You’ll manage complex casework, advocate firmly on their behalf and help navigate services and systems that can often feel fragmented or difficult to access. You’ll use creativity, professional judgement and tenacity to challenge barriers and help women move forward on their own terms.

You’ll also bring your expertise into multi-agency discussions, ensuring women’s voices, experiences and priorities remain central to the decisions made about their support. Working closely with colleagues and external partners, you’ll help shape responsive, coordinated support and contribute to the continued development of practice across Grace House.

This is an opportunity to deepen your specialist skills, take real ownership of your work and make a visible difference in women’s lives. You’ll be supported by an experienced team, reflective practice and ongoing learning and development at Single Homeless Project (SHP), giving you the tools and confidence to grow while delivering support that genuinely changes lives.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking applications from women only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1). 

About you:

• You know how to build trust with women who may have been let down by services before, working with patience, honesty and consistency.
• You bring strong experience of supporting women facing multiple disadvantage and understand how trauma, abuse, homelessness, poor mental health and substance use can overlap.
• You stay calm when situations are complex, using sound judgement to assess risk, make decisions and keep support moving forward.
• You are a determined advocate who will challenge barriers, bring partners together and keep pushing when systems are not responding.
• You are reflective, curious and ready to deepen your specialist practice, with support, supervision and development opportunities at SHP.

About us:

We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.

In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up. 

We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own. 

Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable. 

We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.

Important info:

Applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates invited to interview online as they are received. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. 

Please note there will be a second stage interview in service in Camden for suitable candidates. 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role. 

Full Time | Permanent Contract
Salary: £12.71 per hour (increasing to £13.45 after 6 month probation) 

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable women to overcome challenges, rebuild confidence and achieve greater independence?

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Women’s Support Worker to join our Client Services Team. This rewarding role provides vital support to women experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, helping them access the services, opportunities and encouragement they need to move forward with their lives.

Working across our hostel, Springboard Day Centre and supported accommodation, you will provide person-centred support in a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to empowering women to achieve positive outcomes and maintain sustainable tenancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and assistance to female clients living within our hostel and supported accommodation.
• Deliver a professional and welcoming reception service to clients, visitors and members of the public.
• Support the induction of new female residents, ensuring all relevant paperwork and processes are completed.
• Work closely with caseworkers to encourage and support clients to engage with agreed support activities and appointments.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with clients, providing practical and emotional support where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, non-discriminatory and inclusive environment for all clients.
• Manage client behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, issuing warnings and evictions where necessary.
• Collect service charges and donations, ensuring accurate cash handling and record keeping.
• Maintain accurate client records, support notes and incident logs using HHP’s database systems.
• Carry out health and safety checks, including room inspections, to ensure accommodation remains safe and suitable.
• Support the reporting and resolution of maintenance issues within client accommodation.
• Assist clients with housing benefit applications and related documentation.
• Support the induction and supervision of volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and partner agencies to achieve positive client outcomes.
• Contribute to fundraising events, promotional activities and the wider work of the charity.

What We Are Looking For…

We are looking for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to supporting women facing complex challenges.

Reporting to: Senior Support Worker
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent

This post is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves direct support, room checks and accommodation-related work with vulnerable female residents where privacy, dignity and wellbeing are central to the role.

Benefits Include

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.
• Healthcare package.
• Travel benefits.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness.

About Us

Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.

We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future and empower people to change their lives through support, accommodation and opportunity.

Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Eden Makey or call for an informal conversation about the role.

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

Lead Youth Worker

Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK, Salford

Hours: 32 (0.8 FTE)

Contract: Fixed term contract (12 months)

Salary: £22,695 per annum (£28,369 FTE)

Want to help young people thrive and reach their full potential?
Want to lead high-quality youth work, mentoring and community programmes?
Want to support and develop a passionate team making a difference in Salford?

 Oasis believes every person matters and works to build thriving communities where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK is part of the wider Oasis family and delivers a range of youth and community services that support young people, families and the wider community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Youth Worker to join our team. Based at Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK, you will lead our youth work provision, delivering mentoring, youth clubs, holiday activities and detached youth work within local communities. You will play a key role in supporting young people aged 10 to 16 to overcome barriers, raise aspirations and access positive opportunities.

As Lead Youth Worker, you will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and supervision to a small team of youth workers and volunteers, ensuring the delivery of safe, inclusive and high-quality youth work provision. You will work closely with schools, community partners and statutory services to support young people through both targeted interventions and universal youth provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK's youth work programme, including Friday Night Youth Club, holiday activities and detached youth work.
• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small group mentoring for young people aged 10 to 16.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to youth workers and volunteers.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with young people, supporting their personal, social and emotional development.
• Engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach young people through targeted interventions, outreach and detached youth work.
• Work with schools, families, statutory agencies and community partners to ensure young people receive appropriate support.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all young people.
• Support young people to access volunteering, leadership and personal development opportunities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programme outcomes and impact.
• Represent Oasis within local networks, partnerships and community events.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of Oasis youth provision across MediaCityUK.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, participation and youth voice.
• Work flexibly across evenings, weekends, school holidays and community settings as required.

The Successful Post Holder Must Have

• A relevant Youth & Community Work qualification (Level 3 or above), or significant equivalent experience within the sector.
• Experience delivering youth work, mentoring or community-based programmes with children and young people.
• Experience supporting, supervising or working alongside staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and effective youth work practice.
• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with schools, community organisations and statutory services.
• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• A commitment to the Oasis ethos, values and safeguarding responsibilities.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

Interviews will take place online on Monday 28th September 2026.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It's what makes your application stand out!

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1136924.

The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part. 

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Manager to support, deliver and manage our outdoor based development programmes. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the key point of contact to organise, deliver and oversee the programme to a group of young people, including managing and supporting activity days and residential adventures throughout the year.

• Recruiting young people to the programme, working in collaboration with our referral partners including schools and other organisations, ensuring all involved have an excellent understanding, relationship and experience with the Youth Adventure Trust.

• Working in partnership with the young people’s families to promote full attendance, effective participation and ensure they have all the information they require. 

• Carrying out direct work with young people to help support their needs and fulfil the Youth Adventure Trust’s aims.

• Providing ongoing feedback to young people, parents, carers and schools.

• Supporting the effective monitoring of the programme and measurement of young people’s developmental outcomes.

• Working with the Mentoring Managers to select and support young people moving on to the Mentoring Programme, and promote take up of the Bursary Programme. 

• Ensuring the highest standards of support, safety and safeguarding across the programme and all aspects of the Youth Adventure Trust’s work.

• Completing the day-to-day administration and management of the programme. This will include maintaining a database, producing written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, booking and negotiating with providers, and an array of detailed record keeping.

• Contributing to organisational planning and development, including supporting the development of further opportunities for young people. 

• Supporting the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports or event support.

You will also;

• Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.

• Act as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.

The Candidate

To be up to the challenge you’ll need an excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with vulnerable young people. You’ll need demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with young people, parents/carers and professional organisations. You’ll need strong influencing and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of people and confidently deal with issues and challenges. You’ll be an excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model. 

We need someone with:- 

• Commitment to safeguarding and dedication to promoting the welfare of young people.

• Relevant experience of managing young people, preferably in activity based and outdoor environments, as well as away from this.

• Experience in working in partnership with other professional organisations and parents/carers.

• Strong leadership and team skills to motivate, support and work alongside a team of volunteers, activity instructors and logistics staff. 

• Self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.

• Strong IT skills including experience of MS Office, web based platforms and databases.

• Excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.

• The ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. Ability to be flexible and dynamic in approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust; an understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure can have on vulnerable young people, and a desire to help inspire young lives.

In addition:-

• The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required is essential - the role includes attending occasional trips staying away from home, and monthly weekend days working on activities. If you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.

• The role is home-based, located in or with close proximity to Wiltshire and Somerset

• A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

Safer Recruitment

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. 

Please be advised;

• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;

• we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;

• if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview; 

• in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;

• if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and 

• applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.

Please review our Safeguarding Policy available on our website.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Role and Candidate Specifications above.

The Application Form should be returned to:

Abigail Hinds, Operations Coordinator 

Applications Closing Date: Friday 9th October at 9am

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5pm on Friday 9th October

Interview Date: Thursday 15th October, Frome, Somerset

A second interview will be held for selected candidates on Tuesday 27th October in the Wiltshire area. 

The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Head of Community Services

£54,961 PA
37.5 hours per week
Working days: Predominately Monday-Friday with On Call requirements

Benefits

5 weeks’ holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra each time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, Blue Light Card discount scheme, Free DBS check, Free parking and uniform

Closing date: Mid-day 9 October
Interview date: 19 October

Make a genuine difference, every day

At Nottinghamshire Hospice, we’re proud to lead the way in delivering compassionate, community-based palliative care for people living with a terminal or life limiting illness across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our values—Compassion, Trust and Ambition—guide everything we do, for the people we support and for each other.

About the Role

The Head of Community Services is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational, and clinical delivery of Nottinghamshire Hospice’s community-based services. You will ensure the provision of high-quality, safe, and compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, supporting people to live as well as possible in the place they call home.

As a key member of the Hospice Leadership Team, you will provide visible and inspiring leadership, driving excellence in care delivery, service performance, and workforce development. This role combines strong operational management with professional clinical leadership, requiring an experienced registered healthcare professional with a sound understanding of palliative and end-of-life care.

You will lead and develop our Hospice in Your Home (24-hour service) and Wellbeing Day Services, ensuring they are responsive, sustainable, and patient-centred. The role involves regular travel across Nottinghamshire and participation in the clinical on-call rota (approximately one week in every five weeks).

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to drive excellence in our community palliative care services.

You will champion equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging, while fostering a positive, high-performing culture where staff feel supported and empowered. With strong experience in service delivery, you will manage performance, resources, and workforce planning to meet the needs of our patients and families.

You will build effective partnerships with healthcare and community stakeholders, helping to improve access and patient pathways. A commitment to quality, governance, and continuous improvement is essential, alongside the ability to lead confidently in complex situations.

Above all, you will embody our values of Compassion, Trust, and Ambition, helping us deliver outstanding care and shape the future of hospice services.

You don’t need to meet every desirable criteria — we recruit based on values.

If you’re compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We want Nottinghamshire Hospice to be a place where everyone feels they belong. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences that help us provide better care. We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently under‑represented in our workforce, including individuals from minoritised ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and men.

Registered Charity No: 509759

Are you looking to gain experience while working for a leading housing and homelessness charity?  

We are looking for someone to join the Rent Service Team as Assistant Rent Service Partner.

This busy team processes Housing Benefit payments from 55 local authorities in the UK for up to 4000 St Mungo’s residents; and collect over £45 million in rent and service charge plays a key role in the organisation to support clients to rebuild their lives. In this role you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Rent Service Team to facilitate early intervention of rent arrears overall.
• Be responsible for a caseload of up to 750 residents; working proactively to support clients in prevention of rent arrears within your designated caseload.
• Use your sound influencing skills in the recovery of former tenant rent arrears.
• Communicate effectively to provide high levels of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

In this role you will be required to work for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week, from home.

About you

We think these roles offer a great opportunity for proactive people looking to develop the skills required for future career progression. We encourage you to apply if you can provide excellent customer service and demonstrate the below:

• Some knowledge, and experience of tenancy management, income and arrears collection, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• An understanding of general benefit legislation and its effects on vulnerably housed people and people experiencing homelessness.
• The ability to work as part of a team with good communication skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with a variety of different people.
• Strong administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to use different IT packages including Microsoft Office.
• Good organisation and the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

We may close this advert early and encourage early application if you are interested.  

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 28 September 2026

Interview and assessments on: 12 October 2026

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Work with us and help make a difference!

Full Time | Permanent Contract
Salary: £28,804 per annum

Are you creative, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their community?

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking an Activities Coordinator to lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by creating meaningful experiences that reduce social isolation, improve mental health and support individuals on their journey towards independent living.

As Activities Coordinator, you will design, coordinate and deliver a varied timetable of recreational, educational and wellbeing activities, working alongside clients, colleagues, volunteers and community partners to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of activities including arts and crafts, music, cooking, gardening, fitness, wellbeing and life-skills workshops.
• Develop weekly and monthly activity schedules that meet the varied interests and support needs of clients.
• Adapt activities to suit different abilities, confidence levels and individual circumstances.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages participation and social connection.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with clients who may have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping or complex trauma.
• Motivate and support individuals to try new experiences and engage with activities that promote wellbeing and personal development.
• Work closely with the Client Services Team and external partners to ensure activities complement clients’ support plans.
• Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers who assist with activity delivery.
• Develop partnerships with local organisations, guest speakers and community groups to expand opportunities available to clients.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and monitor the impact and success of the activities programme.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety requirements and undertake risk assessments where appropriate.

What we are looking for…

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people facing disadvantage and who can inspire others through creativity, encouragement and positive engagement.

Requirements and Benefits

Reporting to: Client Services Manager
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent

Benefits include:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.
• Healthcare package.
• Travel benefits.
• Workplace pension scheme.

About us

Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.

We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future and empower people to change their lives.

Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Iain McLeod or call for an informal conversation about the role.

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

Job title: Engagement Officer
Department: External Relations 
Responsible to: External Relations and Communications Manager
Location: London (UK) - Hybrid working
Salary: £32,500 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent 
Start date: As soon as possible

Do you enjoy creating connections and turning them into opportunities?

Join our dynamic team as an Engagement Officer at UWC International, where you will play a crucial role in the External Relations team. With over 90,000 alumni worldwide, you'll collaborate with colleagues from our 18 schools across four continents and UWC International to connect alumni who are making a difference at local, national, and international levels.

We are seeking someone with experience in alumni engagement who is eager to grow and develop with us. This role is central to identifying and connecting with the alumni community, creating opportunities for collaboration, sharing impactful stories, and expanding our reach. With the support of senior colleagues your work will involve key areas, including the UWC hub and events such as our Impact Forums and UWC Day.

You will work closely with the External Relations and Communications Manager, the Head of External Relations, and the Chief of Staff, as well as colleagues in the Development, Funded Programmes, and Education teams.

The ideal candidate should be a people person who is passionate about helping talented young people access education, regardless of their background, and be committed to bringing together changemakers from around the world. You will also be a self-starter, innovative and curious who can support the growth and expansion of our engagement activities.

If this is you, please do not hesitate to apply.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC. 

About UWC International 

UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.

Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.

We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London

• Hybrid working - we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week in the office and up to 80% working from home.
• Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
• Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth, as well as a budget set aside for professional development.
• Enhanced sick pay
• In-person meetings: Yearly Staff Away Days, team retreats and travel to our international schools and international events as needed to create connected teams.
• Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
• Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Cycle scheme and eyecare vouchers
• Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
• Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. If you are planning to be USA based, please make this known in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages):

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
• Explain why you want to join UWC International.
• Confirm your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.

Deadline for application: 10:00 AM UK time, Monday 5 October 2026

Interview and/or assessment dates:

• First round interviews week commencing 12 October (remote)
• Second round interviews  week commencing 19 October (remote)

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a growing philanthropic organisation to recruit a Collective Fund Manager.

Salary: From £50,000 per annum
Location: Marylebone, London – hybrid (3 days office-based, 2 days WFH)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced charity professional to lead and develop a growing Collective Fund service, combining client relationship management, operations, compliance, new business and team leadership.

You will:

• Manage a portfolio of Collective Fund clients and support colleagues with complex accounts and sensitive requirements.
• Lead the ongoing development and improvement of Collective Fund processes and systems.
• Assess prospective new business, including documentation, due diligence and suitability.
• Coordinate compliance, monitoring and annual Collective Fund reviews.
• Oversee income allocation, fees and relationships with external platforms.
• Ensure client reporting requirements are effectively managed.
• Work closely with the compliance team on relevant policies and governance.
• Manage and support team members, providing coaching, guidance and training.
• Contribute to the development of the wider Collective Fund service.

You will ideally have:

• Strong knowledge of the charity sector, grant-making and charitable governance.
• Experience in client relationship management, operations, programme management or charitable fund administration.
• Experience assessing projects, proposals or due diligence information.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence managing client relationships.
• Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Good financial and commercial awareness.
• Experience improving processes, systems or ways of working.
• Experience supervising, managing or developing colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

  ABOUT THE ROLE

Elliot Leigh Supported Living provides semi-independent supported accommodation across East and North-East London for young adults aged 18–25 who are leaving the care system. Our residents are at a pivotal moment in their lives — transitioning from care into adulthood — and they need more than just a roof over their heads.

As a Support Worker you will hold a caseload of around 10–12 residents, walking alongside each of them through that transition: managing a tenancy, navigating employment, handling money, and knowing that someone is in their corner. You will work from our East London office and visit residents in their homes, all within a manageable travel radius — this is a Monday-to-Friday daytime role, not a shift or rota post.

This is not a passive role. It demands energy, creativity and a genuine commitment to working in partnership with young adults who have often experienced significant trauma, instability and disappointment. But it also offers something rare: the chance to be the person who helps someone turn their life around.

  PAY, HOURS AND BENEFITS

✓  £32,000 salary for candidates with 12 months’ relevant experience and a Level 3 qualification. Have the experience but not the Level 3? Start on £27,000, we fund the qualification, and you move to £32,000 on completion.

✓  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm — flexible start and finish times will be considered; no evenings, weekends or bank holidays

✓  25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days in line with length of service

✓  4% employer pension contribution

✓  Enhanced DBS and Update Service subscription funded by us *subject to qualifying criteria

✓  Funded Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or Housing, with paid study time, if you don’t already hold one

✓  A clear career ladder: Support Worker → Senior Support Worker → Team Leader, with published pay points

✓  Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support

✓  Monthly supervision and reflective practice sessions, plus a structured four-week induction

✓  A small, inclusive team where your voice shapes how we work

✓  A company dedicated to the continuous professional development of its team members

  WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support residents to develop and sustain independent living skills — budgeting, cooking, cleaning, tenancy management

• Deliver structured keywork sessions and co-produce individual support plans with each resident

• Help residents into education, employment and training — CV writing, job applications, college enrolment

• Keep accurate, timely records on our digital case management system — keywork notes, risk assessments, support plans

• Liaise with local authority leaving care teams, social workers, personal advisers and other professionals

• Support residents to manage their mental health, wellbeing and personal challenges in a trauma-informed way

• Accompany residents to appointments with external agencies — GP, Job Centre, local authority

• Respond calmly and professionally to conflict, emotional distress or challenging behaviour

• Work with the wider team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents

• Contribute to team meetings, supervision and your own continuing professional development

  WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

• At least 12 months’ relevant experience supporting young people or young adults in a care, supported housing, youth work or semi-independent living setting

• A genuine understanding of the challenges care leavers face in the move to independent living

• Working knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice

• Strong written and verbal communication — you will produce keywork records, risk assessments and support plans to a professional standard

• Confident IT skills and the ability to use a digital case management system

• Enhanced DBS (Adults Workforce) on the Update Service, or willingness to apply; current safeguarding certificate, or willingness to complete on appointment

• Right to work in the UK

For the £32,000 rate:

• Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, Housing or a related discipline, alongside the 12 months’ experience above

Desirable:

• Experience supporting young adults into education, employment or training

• Knowledge of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, Care Act 2014 and Pathway Planning

• Experience with complex needs, mental health or substance use

Not quite one year’s experience yet? Ask about our Trainee Support Worker route: a 12–18 month funded Level 3 apprenticeship on £27,000, with a guaranteed move to the Support Worker scale on completion.

  WHAT MAKES A GREAT ELSL SUPPORT WORKER

• Treats every young adult as a capable individual — not a case to be managed

• Understands that independence is built gradually, and shows up with patience and consistency

• Holds clear professional boundaries while staying warm and approachable

• Is solution-focused and creative enough to find a new way in when the obvious route isn’t working

• Is a confident advocate for residents with external agencies and professionals

• Takes ownership of their own development and reflective practice

  HOW TO APPLY

For an informal chat about the role before applying, contact Chloe Crieghton, Service Manager, on the same address. Interviews are held in person at our East London office and include a short written exercise and time with a current resident representative.

Closing date: rolling — we interview as suitable applications arrive and will close the advert once the post is filled.

Safer recruitment: all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (Adults Workforce), satisfactory references covering the last three years and completion of our Safer Recruitment process. Elliot Leigh Supported Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all residents. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of the care system.

Please note:  Applications are to be made using the application form on our website. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CVs or APPLICATIONS THROUGH CHARITY JOB.  Thank you

ABOUT SAFETY4SISTERS

Safety4Sisters (S4S) is a specialist Black and minoritised by and for women’s organisation based in Manchester. Our aim is to promote the human rights of migrant women experiencing a spectrum of gendered violence by providing a trauma informed, specialist, holistic and integrative programme of support to Black and minoritised survivors with NRPF. Support is underpinned by the following strands of services and activities; culturally competent advocacy, welfare and destitution support, a specialist refuge dedicated to migrant women with NRPF, therapeutic activities, groups and training, social activities, a helpline for both professionals and women, grassroots campaigning, and strategic advocacy.

Abonsh House is our specialist refuge based in Greater Manchester, providing short-term accommodation for up to four single migrant women with no recourse to public funds, who are experiencing gender-based violence.

This includes single migrant women who have overstayed their visa conditions and those who are undocumented. We only accommodate single migrant women, as migrant women with children are eligible for support from the Local Authority under Section 17 of the Children Act.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide information, advice, support and advocacy to the women living within our refuge and support the smooth running of the building.  You will be responsible for providing women with continuous one-to-one support, practical advice and advocacy and ensuring that the women receive comprehensive support that addresses their physical and mental health, social care, housing, immigration and benefit-related needs.  You will be the main contact for the day to day operations of the refuge and its maintenance. 

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To have key responsibility in the referral and reception of women into the refuge. 

2. To provide one to one emotional support to women in the refuge, with the specific aim of encouragement and empowerment to enable survivors to make informed choices in their lives. 

3. To ensure the provision of caseworker support services for women seeking refuge accommodation. 

4. Participate in the refuge on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support and responding appropriately to emergencies and urgent issues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.

5. To deliver a high standard of care planning and casework for women at the refuge. 

6. To provide survivors with all necessary and relevant information on policies and procedures of the refuge, such as confidentiality/licence agreements/house rules/aims and objectives of S4S etc. 

7. To support the Refuge Manager in the day to day running, maintenance, H&S and overall upkeep of the refuge premises, ensuring a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space.

8. To take responsibility for the provision of all aspects of casework support.  This includes advising on and assisting with obtaining funding/ benefits, injunctions and other legal remedies, immigration rights, children and contact issues, police escorts, health housing and move-on accommodation, training/education matters, and other relevant areas. 

9. To ensure completion of all necessary forms including NRPF funding application forms or housing and welfare benefit forms. 

10.  To represent women and advocate on their behalf when dealing with outside agencies such as the Police, DSS, Solicitors, Social Services, Health Professionals, Housing, and all other relevant agencies. 

11.  To offer a programme of resettlement support to women/families moving out from emergency accommodation to independent living.  At a practical level this will include assistance with claiming relevant benefits, connection of gas and electrical services, budgeting etc.  At an emotional level this will include providing one-to-one support for personal development and independence.

12.   Assist  in  developing  and  meeting  quality  standards  in  relation  to  advice  and  casework.  This  includes  administration  and  IT  systems  for  advice  and  casework. 

13.  Support women to access Safety4Sisters groups and other external wellbeing activities in the area.

14.   To  publicise  and  provide  S4S  services,  and  attend,  contribute  and  represent  the  organisation  at  relevant  local  meetings  or  initiatives. 

GENERAL  DUTIES  AND  RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Contribute  to  the  smooth  running  of  the  project  and  activities 

2. Assist in maintaining high standards in all aspects of the organisations work; including conduct with colleagues, external agencies and service users.

3. Comply and promote issues of confidentiality, equal opportunities and other policies and procedures of the organisations.

4. Attend supervision, training and staff, management and team meetings when required.

5. Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of Safety4Sisters work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be fully compliant with all Health and Safety legislation. 

2. Ensure that your work area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy manner, all equipment is used safely according to instructions, and work is carried to ensure no risk to yourself, other employees and visitors.

FLEXIBILITY CLAUSE

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade.

This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post. The aim is to improve the quality of service for Black and minoritised women and all matters relating to their well-being.

When necessary, the post holder may be expected to work evenings and weekends. This time can be claimed back as TOIL.

This post is:

· subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure

· subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.  It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.

· open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Dean Farm Trust is seeking an experienced and compassionate Sanctuary Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and operational management of our 32-acre animal sanctuary near Chepstow.

Home to 200 rescued animals, including pigs, cows, sheep, goats, equines and birds, Dean Farm Trust provides a home for life to animals in need. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with animal welfare at its heart.

The Sanctuary Operations Manager will lead our on-site team, working through our Team Leaders to ensure the Sanctuary operates safely, effectively and to the highest standards of animal welfare. The role will oversee staffing and rotas, volunteer development, recruitment and training, budgets and resources, facilities and maintenance, land and pasture management, health and safety, compliance, contractors, projects and the operational delivery of Sanctuary events and activities.

We are looking for someone with strong leadership and people-management experience who is confident managing a busy operational environment and developing both staff and volunteers. You will need to be organised, practical and able to balance the immediate demands of running a sanctuary with longer-term planning and improvement.

This is an important appointment for Dean Farm Trust as we strengthen our operational structure and build a sustainable future for the Sanctuary. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and Trustees while taking real ownership of Sanctuary operations and providing strong, consistent on-site leadership.

A genuine commitment to animal welfare and to the values of Dean Farm Trust is essential.

Please read our full Candidate Pack before applying. It includes the complete Job Description, information about Dean Farm Trust and further background on why we are recruiting for this role now.

We’re looking for an experienced Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Facilitating Trainer to support and facilitate face-to-face training sessions across Hampshire, working alongside autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities.

ABOUT LIVED EXPERIENCE TRAINING

Lived Experience Training supports autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to design and deliver training that improves services and communities, while also supporting trainers to build confidence and work skills.

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism places the voices of people with lived experience at the centre of learning. As a Facilitating Trainer, you’ll help create an inclusive learning environment in which co-trainers are supported to prepare, participate and lead as fully as possible.

YOU WILL

· Facilitate Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training sessions across Hampshire.

· Support autistic trainers and trainers with learning disabilities to prepare for, attend and co-deliver sessions, including reasonable adjustments and practical support where needed.

· Encourage co-trainer confidence, participation and leadership, and support timely debriefs following sessions where required.

· Work closely with the Service Manager and wider Lived Experience Training team to respond to changing support needs and improve delivery.

· Complete essential session administration, including registers and feedback, accurately and promptly.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE

· An Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Facilitator qualification and successful experience delivering face-to-face training in health and social care or a similar environment.

· Experience of building rapport and working collaboratively with autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

· Up-to-date knowledge of autism, learning disability and relevant health and social care practice, including legislation relevant to Oliver McGowan training.

· Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt to different learning and support needs.

· The ability to work independently as part of a distance-managed team and travel regularly to training venues across Hampshire, including venues that may be difficult to reach by public transport.

An Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Facilitator qualification and a relevant Level 3 training or teaching qualification are desirable but not essential.

WHY JOIN US?

You’ll be part of a project that values lived experience as expertise and is committed to inclusive, collaborative training. The role offers flexible sessional work, meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to support co-trainers to grow in confidence and influence practice across health and social care.

Due to the nature of the role and its work with autistic people and people with learning disabilities, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.

For further details and to apply, please visit impact Initiatives Website