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Director of Finance and IT
London (Camden) | Hybrid working
Salary £90,000
Full time (37.5 hours) or 4 days per week considered
Thomson Foundation is an independent, globally respected organisation with over 60 years’ experience supporting free, ethical and trusted journalism around the world. At a time when reliable information has never mattered more, Thomson’s work is both impactful and deeply values-driven.
They are now seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join the senior leadership team at an exciting point in the organisation’s evolution.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior finance leader who enjoys combining strategic leadership while also being able to provide hands on support. You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues to shape future strategy, while also getting into the detail to understand how things work today and where they can be improved tomorrow.
You will thrive in this role if you enjoy making your mark: strengthening systems, improving automation, streamlining processes and building robust, proportionate controls that suit a small, international organisation. This is not a role where you sit at arm’s length from the detail – you will be curious, practical and comfortable rolling up your sleeves, whether that’s reviewing processes, posting journals, improving reporting or driving smarter use of technology.
Alongside financial leadership, you will oversee IT, risk, compliance and governance across the Thomson Group, working with outsourced providers and internal colleagues to ensure systems are secure, efficient and fit for purpose. You will play a key role in delivering the Finance and Technology Transformation Plan, helping the organisation operate more effectively and sustainably as it continues to grow and adapt.
Thomson has a small, welcoming team and a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture. You will be joining an organisation where people are trusted, ideas are welcomed and impact really matters. The role is based in Camden, with hybrid working two days per week in the office.
This role will suit someone who is:
• equally comfortable thinking strategically and working hands on
• motivated by improving systems, automation and ways of working
• curious, detail-oriented and happy to implement change
• values-led and excited by working in a mission-driven, international charity
If you are looking for a senior leadership role where you can genuinely influence, improve and help shape the future of a highly respected organisation, this is an outstanding opportunity.
How to Apply
For more information, please contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane who is supporting on this role and happy to answer any questions.
Please apply by sending CV and supporting statement before 1st February
HMP Drake Hall
Prison delivery
Part time
Permanent
Shannon Trust facilitator – HMP Drake Hall
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Drake Hall. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 12th February 2026
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Administrator
We are looking for an Administrator to join the team, providing proactive executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive.
This is a part-time role, offering hybrid working.
Position: Administrator
Location: Stonehouse Gloucestershire/Hybrid (Onsite parking available)
Hours: Part-time (18 hours, ideally over 3 – 4 days, with 4 hours per week working from home)
Salary: £24,404 pro rata (£11,872 per year actual)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd February at 9am. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. We are looking for immediate starters
Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early.
The Role
You will provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, including diary and inbox management, coordination of fundraising/reporting deadlines, preparation of reports and Board papers, and administrative and communications support for the Dad Matters programme.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in administration or PA/EA support.
- Experience preparing reports, presentations, and meeting papers.
- Experience with event management platforms (e.g. Eventbrite).
You don’t need to meet every single requirement in the job description. What matters most is that you are highly organised, detail-focused, interested in the work of the charity, adaptable, willing to learn, and a strong team player.
If this sounds like you, then apply today!
About the Organisation
Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths.
You may also have experience in areas such as Admin, Administrator, Administration, Admin Officer, Support Administrator, Administration Officer, CEO Admin, CEO Administrator, Clerical. #INDNFP
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Content Creator
Salary: £29,447 per annum + 9% pension contributions
Contract: Fixed term for 2 years, with the possibility of permancey
Location: Kendal (with some travel to our other sites in and around Cumbria)
Combine your passion for nature with your digital skills! We’re looking for a talented communicator who can tease out stories from across the Trust and turn them into compelling social media content. You might be out and about across Cumbria, gathering content at our sites and with project teams, or in the office putting together videos and infographics.
You’ll need a strong understanding of the social media landscape and an ability to select and tailor content for different channels, finding ways to increase supporter engagement and reach diverse audiences. You’ll also be great at explaining your ideas – from the serious to the silly – and getting people involved.
Our ideal candidate is a first-rate copywriter with confident photography and videography skills. You’ll need to have experience with video editing and graphic design tools, and plenty of creative energy to keep our content fresh.
You’ll work closely with our Digital Engagement Manager and will have access to a training budget to help improve your skills.
Key responsibilities:
- Planning and creating content for our social media channels, to support the Trust’s objectives and communication strategies.
- Liaising with staff from across the Trust to understand the scope of our work and ensure that project communication requirements are fulfilled.
- Communicating effectively and consistently with staff and other key stakeholders to ensure engagement remains high and the impact of social media is clearly understood.
- Identifying opportunities to widen our reach and impact, from working with influencers to developing a Cumbria Wildlife Trust presence on new channels.
The closing date for applications is 9 am on 23 February 2026 (please note that late applications will not be considered).
Interviews will be held on Thursday 5 March 2026 at our Headquarters in Kendal.
To apply, please click on the link below
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.
For more than 30 years, War Child has been driven by a single goal: to ensure a safe future for every child affected by war. We work in some of the world’s most challenging contexts, reaching children as quickly as possible when conflict breaks out and remaining long after the cameras have gone. Through protection, education, community support and advocacy, we help children heal, learn and rebuild their lives. One child caught up in conflict is one too many, and we exist to make sure they are never forgotten.
We are now seeking an Interim Director of Finance & IT (maternity cover) to join our Leadership Group at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Reporting directly to our CEO, this role is about continuity, momentum and leadership. You will take responsibility for two critical functions and play a central role in shaping how War Child UK is funded, governed and enabled to deliver impact, both independently and as part of the wider War Child Alliance.
This is a role for someone who wants their expertise to matter. You will lead our finance and IT functions, ensuring our systems, processes and data provide the clarity and confidence needed to make bold, informed decisions. Your insight into income, cost and performance will directly influence how we invest, grow and maximise our fundraising potential.
Alongside this, you will play a key role in long-term financial planning and cross-Alliance collaboration, helping to build robust frameworks that support sustainable growth and accountability. Working with fellow directors, you will help steward the organisation as a whole, ensuring War Child UK remains resilient, ambitious and ready to meet the scale of the need we exist to address.
You will be a qualified accountant with significant strategic and operational experience. While prior international development experience is not essential, you will need to demonstrate the ability to build trusted relationships across cultures and geographies. Experience in a complex, fundraising-led organisation will be highly advantageous.
We are keen to hear from both experienced directors and senior leaders who are ready to step into their first executive role. If you are motivated by purpose, thrive in complex environments and want your leadership to create real change, we would love to hear from you.
Tall Roots is acting as an employment agency partner to War Child UK. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.
Job description
Stella Maris is the official maritime charity of the Catholic Church. We are looking for a Regional Port Chaplain for the East Englia Ports to support seafarers, fishers and their families.
In this unique and rewarding role, you'll be the welcoming face of Stella Maris in your region, visiting ships, listening to crew members, and offering practical, pastoral and spiritual support to anyone in need, regardless of faith or background.
About the role
No two days are the same. You might spend the morning visiting ships and listening to crew members' stories, help someone contact their family back home, support a seafarer in crisis, or offer a quiet moment of prayer on deck.
You'll also recruit and support a team of volunteers, work closely with other maritime charities and local partners, and build strong relationships with parishes, dioceses, and port authorities. You'll be part of a nationwide network of Stella Maris chaplains, supported through regular meetings, retreats and professional development opportunities.
Key responsibilities
- Visit ships regularly to meet seafarers and fishers, responding to their pastoral, practical and spiritual needs.
- Provide practical help such as transport, communication access, and emergency or crisis support.
- Offer spiritual care to Catholic seafarers and facilitate the religious needs of those from other faiths.
- Recruit, train and support Stella Maris volunteers.
- Work collaboratively with other maritime charities.
- Maintain strong relationships with local parishes, the Diocese of East Anglia, and port stakeholders such as the Harbour Master, shipping agents and welfare committees.
- Support local fundraising and awareness initiatives alongside the charity's national team.
About you
You'll be someone who takes joy in helping others. You don't need maritime experiences, what matters most is your empathy and ability to offer pastoral support in practical ways.
You may come from a background in chaplaincy, parish ministry, community work or social care. You'll share our commitment to upholding the dignity of every seafarer and fisher.
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.



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Campaigns Lead
Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent, subject to a probationary period
Salary: £34,434 to £36,363 – NJC Scale Points 23 to 25
Based: Working from home, with regular meetings across Greater Manchester; occasional travel to other cities.
BHA is a leading health and social care charity that works to challenge health inequalities and support individuals, families & communities to improve their health & well-being. We offer a range of unique services delivered at local, regional, and national level in the areas of health promotion, community health education and engaging and involving communities in health and social care decision making.
The Campaigns Lead is responsible for creating and coordinating health campaigns across BHA.The role will support all our projects, and our core team, with their campaign work, collecting meaningful data about the work of BHA, raising the profile of these issues and ensuring that the voices of our service users are heard far and wide.
The successful applicant should bring a proven track record in developing and delivering health awareness campaigns or public health communications. You should have strong experience creating engaging content for digital platforms and social media, and a commitment to working with marginalised communities, particularly Ethnic Minority communities and LGBTQ+ people.
We are looking for someone who can use data and evaluation to measure effectiveness, and who has experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership working in the VCSE sector.The post holder will have the following essential criteria:
- Experience of developing and delivering health awareness campaigns or public health communications
- Experience of creating engaging content for digital platforms and social media
- Experience of working with marginalised communities, particularly Ethnic Minority communities and/or LGBTQ+ people
- Experience of using data and evaluation to measure effectiveness and inform decision-making
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership working in the VCSE sector or similar
- Commitment to BHA's values and ethos
- Willingness to occasionally work unsociable hours, including the occasional overnight stay
Benefits of working with BHA:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
- Birthday leave
- Employee Assistant programme (includes income protection)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Flexible working
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Aydin Djemal to arrange an informal telephone discussion.You can apply by completing the Application Form on our website and submitting it in line with the instructions provided.Your application must detail how you meet the points asked for in the person specification.
CVs will not be accepted, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship.
We carry out right to work checks fairly and without discrimination.Appointment is subject to a Basic DBS check. We only request information we’re legally entitled to and assess it in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and DBS filtering rule.
The closing date for applications is 2 March 2026
Interviews will be held on Interviews w/c 09 March 2026
Reasonable adjustment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications that represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we actively work to remove any barriers. Therefore, if you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please email us at any stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful frontline impact with a London-based charity supporting individuals involved in or at risk of sexual exploitation and survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. You will have the opportunity to build trusted relationships, advocate within complex systems and deliver holistic support that genuinely changes outcomes. If you are passionate about using your skills to support people to regaining safety, stability and choice in their lives, please apply.
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ASSIST Trauma Care is one of the leading UK providers of therapy for the psychological effects of trauma and, in particular, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. We are seeking a Specialist Children’s Trauma Therapist to work throughout Northants/Rugby.
You would be required to deliver trauma-focused CBT to children affected by trauma.
You must be experienced in working with children, delivering CBT techniques, and have a minimum of post-diploma experience in working with psychological trauma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
Stella Maris is the official maritime charity of the Catholic Church. We are looking for a Regional Port Chaplain for Immingham and the South Humber Ports to support seafarers, fishers and their families.
In this unique and rewarding role, you'll be the welcoming face of Stella Maris in your region, visiting ships, listening to crew members, and offering practical, pastoral and spiritual support to anyone in need, regardless of faith or background.
About the role
No two days are the same. You might spend the morning visiting ships and listening to crew members' stories, help someone contact their family back home, support a seafarer in crisis, or offer a quiet moment of prayer on deck.
You'll also recruit and support a team of volunteers, work closely with other maritime charities and local partners, and build strong relationships with parishes, dioceses, and port authorities. You'll be part of a nationwide network of Stella Maris chaplains, supported through regular meetings, retreats and professional development opportunities.
Key responsibilities
- Visit ships regularly to meet seafarers and fishers, responding to their pastoral, practical and spiritual needs.
- Provide practical help such as transport, communication access, and emergency or crisis support.
- Offer spiritual care to Catholic seafarers and facilitate the religious needs of those from other faiths.
- Recruit, train and support Stella Maris volunteers.
- Work collaboratively with other maritime charities.
- Maintain strong relationships with local parishes, the Diocese of Nottingham, and port stakeholders such as the Harbour Master, shipping agents and welfare committees.
- Support local fundraising and awareness initiatives alongside the charity's national team.
About you
You'll be someone who takes joy in helping others. You don't need maritime experiences, what matters most is your empathy and ability to offer pastoral support in practical ways.
You may come from a background in chaplaincy, parish ministry, community work or social care. You'll share our commitment to upholding the dignity of every seafarer and fisher.
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.



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JOB PURPOSE
This role sits within The Passage Housing Needs Service (HNS) team. It will provide brief interventions to support individuals who have been placed into accommodation by the HNS team to settle into and sustain their tenancies. The post holder will work holistically to assist individuals to address issues that are impacting on their ability to sustain their accommodation on a time limited basis and will link them into services in their local areas for ongoing support in order for them to gain independence and integrate into their new communities.
MAIN TASKS
- To provide support to individuals who are moving into their new private rented sector accommodation where appropriate and needed. This can include setting up utilities, council tax among other things.
- To support individuals accommodated by the HNS team, in a brief solution focused manner, to find solutions to their housing, benefits, health and other issues when they arise, referring clients to support services, liaising with these, and following up in a timely manner.
- To establish and develop positive and constructive working relationships with a range of services and agencies across London boroughs that can provide support to our clients ensuring the best possible outcomes for them.
- To draw up psychologically informed action plans for clients ensuring they are person centered and taking into consideration the clients’ views.
- Support HNS Workers to complete exit questionnaires to gather feedback and promote co production with the individuals the team supports.
- To ensure that any health and safety and safeguarding concerns are reported appropriately using the correct systems.
- To assess any risk to clients, the environment and staff, record and communicate any risks identified using appropriate channels in the Passage.
- To ensure accurate and timely record keeping using the Inform database as well as client files and ensure all record keeping and information sharing is kept securely in line with Data protection.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
- To participate in internal/external meetings as required, including Reflective Practice, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
- Support The Passage Resource Centre operations by undertaking shifts as required.
- To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
- To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to.
- To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
- To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage1.
- Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.
EXPERIENCE
E1 Experience of providing tenancy support to vulnerable individuals.
E2 Experience of working with and advocating for vulnerable people who present with complex support needs in a person centered and psychologically informed manner.
E3 Experience of working collaboratively with voluntary and statutory agencies to deliver a service.
E4 Experience of establishing relationships and working with a wide range of stakeholders and liaising with support agencies.
E5 Experience of obtaining grants, local support payments and benefit payments
E6 Experience of record keeping using databases
E7 Experience of managing conflicting priorities
KNOWLEDGE
K1 Knowledge of how to work with clients within a psychologically informed framework
K2 Knowledge of the issues which contribute to homelessness and challenges with maintaining a tenancy
K3 Knowledge of risk and incident management in a psychologically informed manner
K4 Knowledge of welfare rights and how they impact on our client group
K5 Knowledge of resources, and other services supporting vulnerable people, and how to access them to obtain a positive outcome for our clients
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Are you passionate about the world of data and its potential to inform decision making and drive organisational change? We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Data Scientist to use the power of data science to help fund life-saving research.
About the role
We’re looking for a Junior Data Scientist to support the Health Insights team in delivering high‑quality health and research insights that inform organisational decision making.
As a Junior Data Scientist you’ll help identify opportunities to apply data science, develop models and analytical pipelines, collaborate with data scientists on analytical projects, and contribute to the development of our tools and ways of working.
You will extract and analyse data from multiple sources, create meaningful insights and explore the latest methodologies within the machine learning and natural language processing space. You will share your expertise and present any key findings to stakeholders at BHF.
About you
With a qualification in a quantitative field or equivalent industry experience, you’ll have a strong understanding of data science techniques (advanced analytics and machine learning) covering areas such as predictions and natural language processing.
You’ll have experience of working with data- either statistical modelling or using a programming language such as R, Python, SQL or similar. A logical thinker you’ll be comfortable using advanced analytics and data science techniques to predict patterns and trends from complex data sets.
With strong communication skills, you will communicate technical concepts in a clear and concise way to technical and non-technical audiences.
You’ll have a proactive approach to learning and stay up to date with the latest data science practices.
You will be working closely with our Research Insights & Impact team, so experience with research funding, outcomes or impact data would be beneficial.
If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Working arrangements
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Interview process
The interview process will be a single stage held over MS teams.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
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Working within the Money Advice Team (Community Debt)
Casework – The post-holder will carry a specialist caseload, providing advice and casework covering the full range of debt issues and solutions. This includes but is not limited to, dealing with emergencies, making use of the Breathing Space scheme, making offers of repayment, drafting financial statements, advising on insolvency options and providing budgeting advice. They will ensure that income maximisation is carried out and refer to other in-house advisers or specialist agencies as appropriate.
They will be required to act for the client where necessary and communicate with third parties to progress a case.
Advice will be delivered through a variety of channels including face to face (drop-in and appointments), telephone or digital channels and must conform to the Citizens Advice Quality of Advice standards and funder requirements.
The post-holder will work to individual targets that must be met in order to contribute to team targets.
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Early Literacy Interventionist (South London)
- In-school, 10 hours per week across 5 days working between 1pm and 3pm
- Term - time only (39 weeks)
- £16 per hour, part-time until July 2026 (with the possibility of extension, funding permitting)
- Based at Hill Mead Primary School, Moorland Rd, London SW9 8UE
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to work with children to support and develop their phonics and reading skills?
37% of children from disadvantaged backgrounds left primary school in England in 2025 unable to read to the expected standard (KS2 attainment data 24-25) . Chapter One is a fast-growing charity, with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills they need to thrive. We work to ensure that all children have 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most.
Our Early Literacy Intervention (ELI) programme (based on a model that serves 20,000 children successfully in the USA) provides daily, 1:1, 7 minute phonics sessions for children who are behind in phonics. Using a bespoke technology tool, a trained Early Literacy Interventionist works individually with target children.
This ELI role, reporting to the Senior ELI Programme Manager, is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop and grow their knowledge of phonics and/or their teaching skill set. It is ideal for someone with previous school experience who is looking for a new and exciting challenge.
You will conduct initial baseline assessments and then deliver differentiated, 1:1, targeted, 7 minute phonics sessions to pupils using a systematic, synthetic approach. Although you are employed by Chapter One, you will work closely with the school team to understand the progression of the school’s phonics teaching; establish tailored plans for each child and feedback on pupil progress. Using your knowledge and insight, you will also collaborate with colleagues at Chapter One to further improve the ELI model, the online tool and programme delivery.
Please read the full job description for details of the responsibilities of the role, and our employee recruitment pack to learn more about Chapter One. This is a part-time role, based at Hill Mead Primary school in Lambeth.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd February at midnight
First Round Interview date: Thursday 5th February
Second Round Interview date: Monday 9th February
As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. We believe that a diverse organisation is one that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter (of no more than one page) outlining why you’re the right person for this role and how you meet the required skills & experience section of the job description.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
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Reporting to: Service Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Baca office, Cambridge, England. The role may require regular travel to locations where Baca’s services are delivered.
Salary: £31,200 per annum for full time hours. Equivalent to £18,720 per annum for 22.5 hours. The role also comes with an allowance of £2,301 (pro rata) for Cambridge cost of living.
Working hours: 22.5 hours a week.
About Baca: Baca is dedicated to supporting young refugees aged 16 to 18. Our mission is to empower these young individuals to become positive, independent contributors to society. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Creative Arts Therapist to join our team and lead the delivery of our arts therapy program.
Overall Purpose: To use creative therapy methods to help young people express their emotions, process their emotional wellbeing, and build inner resilience for a brighter future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead therapeutic interventions using creative modalities (art, dance, drama, or music) to enhance young people's resilience and emotional wellbeing.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and external partners to deliver comprehensive support.
- Support young people in achieving outcomes such as increased personal safety, improved physical and emotional wellbeing, and greater engagement in education, employment, and social activities.
- Assess emotional health needs and recommend improvements, while sensitively challenging young people to develop positive routines and habits.
- Deliver therapeutic sessions (both 1-to-1 and group) in a safe and secure environment.
- Contribute to team discussions and refer young people to other mental health professionals as needed.
- Enable young people to express themselves creatively and culturally, fostering confidence and resilience.
- Ensure all young people are safeguarded from harm and supported to self-protect.
- Maintain session notes, therapy spaces, and materials, and handle administrative tasks.
- Participate in meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Embrace and practice Baca's Vision, Mission, and Values in daily activities.
Personal Specification:
- A qualified art therapist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) (or equivalent for your modality).
- Passionate about Baca's mission and values, and able to lead by example.
- Supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, and personable.
- Organised, creative, practical, and able to manage a varied workload.
- Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to develop key external relationships and work well within a family-like organisational culture.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel across the UK as required.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Ability to drive/travel to all locations where Baca’s service is delivered .
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
- Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. If suitably strong candidates are shortlisted before the deadline, in-person interviews will take place immediately after shortlisting.
Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams!
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support





