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Domestic Abuse Practitioner- Accommodation

JOB TITLE: Domestic Abuse Parenting Support and Group Facilitator

SALARY: £ 28-30K  

RESPONSIBLE TO: Accommodation Manager

HOURS: 37.5 flexible working between hours of 8am – 6pm 

Monday to Friday

Annual Leave: 30  days pro-rata + Bank Holidays

Pension: 6% employer’s contribution 

Health Benefits: Health Care Cash Plan  

Employment Mental Wellbeing Scheme 

Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project.  Evening and weekend work as required.  Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the organisation and with the prior agreement of the CEO. 

The post is based within Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (Pdap)

N.B. The organisation refers to the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership.

Overall Objectives

To support women who have been subjected to domestic abuse, ‘so called’ honor-based abuse and or forced marriage to navigate the barriers faced in their journey to recovery.

To provide holistic and trauma-informed support to women residing across Pdap’s refuge services who have experienced domestic abuse. The post will have a strong emphasis on supporting empowerment through one to one and group-based activities. This role will deliver targeted interventions, facilitate group activities that promote confidence and self-efficacy, and provide flexible, ad hoc support to a small caseload of women.

The successful applicant will embody the Pdap values and keep the client at the heart of everything they do.

Particular Tasks of the Postholder

The postholder will provide client-centred support and advocate for victims of domestic abuse by;

1. Providing bespoke 1 to 1 support sessions:

• Provide one-to-one support tailored to the needs of women affected by domestic abuse.

• Help women rebuild post-abuse.

• Complete support plans with women to ascertain their needs and work with them to achieve their goals

• To support women to access housing and other key services

• To ensure women have the means to live independently including support to access finance and education

2. Facilitating Group Activities

• Alongside the wider DAP team to design and facilitate a regular programme of group activities aimed at building confidence, skills, and emotional wellbeing.

• Promote peer support, personal development, and recovery through workshops on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, assertiveness, and life skills.

• Encourage participation and co-production by involving women in planning and leading group sessions where appropriate.

3. Individual Support

• Hold a small, manageable caseload and provide responsive, ad hoc support as needed.

• Conduct holistic, trauma-informed assessments, support plans and safety planning.

• Empower women to make informed choices and access relevant services (e.g. legal, housing, benefits, health).

• Advocate on behalf of residents where necessary to ensure their rights and needs are met.

4. Partnership and Safeguarding

• Work closely with external agencies (e.g. social services, schools, health professionals) to ensure coordinated support.

• Proactively contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and risk management procedures.

• Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with organisational policies and confidentiality standards

• To adhere to defined service standards and accreditation frameworks and remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice

Organisational Development

· To ensure the views of clients and stakeholders are embedded into the work of PDAP and to take full account of these in the development of services

· To participate in, and support organisational policy development and implementation

· To embrace Pdap’s approach to continuous improvement

Internal and External Liaison and Engagement

· To promote Pdap ethos and values across the organisation

· To liaise with other agencies on behalf of clients, the organisation and volunteers

and represent the wider complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse

· To represent Pdap operationally where required.

· To develop and maintain good positive working relationships with relevant agencies and professionals

· To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals.

Other

· To work as part of a team to ensure the health and safety elements of the accommodation are undertaken

· To undertake other related duties required by your manager, the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees

· To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions, policy and agendas pertinent to domestic abuse and Pdap, implement this learning to develop services and enhance the work Pdap carry out, also disseminate learning, knowledge and awareness to colleagues

· To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the senior leadership team

· To take part in Pdap out of hours on-call rota

 It is essential to the development of Pdap service delivery that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time

Person Specification Knowledge

You will be required to:  

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years experience  of working with vulnerable adults or children.

• To have demonstrable safeguarding experience and be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS.

• Knowledge of the impact of domestic abuse women

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or substantial relevant experience in a related field with additional proof of continuing professional development

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Strong organisational, report writing and communication skills, both written and in person

• Knowledge and experience of working with women and children from different backgrounds and a commitment to equitable practice.

• Experience working in partnership with key organisations relating to safeguarding and multi-agency working

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification (e.g. social work, psychology, health and social care, IDVA training).

• Experience delivering group work or educational sessions.

• Can speak one or more of the community languages within Kirklees

• Experience working with children or families in a domestic abuse setting or within the community

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and strength-based models.

• Knowledge of case management systems

Additional Information:

• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

• A full clean driving license is required for this role

• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

• Ongoing training and professional development will be provided.

Organisational Vision & Context:

As we journey towards our vision to bring fulness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as a Church Relationship Lead for our Make Lunch programme. 

While our programmes vary, they share one common thread: an unwavering resolve to see lives transformed for good. Mobilising over 200 churches and 1,500 volunteers, TLG’s volunteer programmes – Early Intervention and Make Lunch – currently support around 5,000 children and their families each year. However, our vision goes further: we aim to see many more churches partner with us to transform lives in their communities.

This Role’s Impact:

We are seeking an experienced, relational, and highly organised leader with a strong passion for the issues of mental health, poverty, and social justice that underpin Make Lunch. Working alongside other Church Relationship Leads, this role will train, support, and develop church-based volunteer Make Lunch teams, ensuring they provide effective support and meaningful connection to children, young people, and families in their communities.

With excellent people, communication and training skills, the postholder will nurture positive, growing relationships with volunteer Make Lunch Coordinators, enabling excellent programme leadership at a local level. Operationally astute and confident in bringing constructive challenge, they will ensure all Make Lunch activities are safe and fully compliant. Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, they will foster a growth mindset among those they support, maximising the impact of Make Lunch both locally and nationally.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week, 0.6 FTE), including Tuesdays

Closing Date: Sunday 29th March

Initial Interviews: Monday 13th April – Online

Final Interviews: Tuesday 21st April – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire

About us

The Merchant Taylors’ Company dates from 1327, when it was formed as a social and religious organisation for tailors and linen-armourers dedicated to St John the Baptist. Today, it is a flourishing Livery Company whose members are dedicated to education, fraternity, and philanthropy.

Members play active roles in philanthropy through volunteering their time, skills, and donations to empower charities local to the Company's key areas of work and support through governance and volunteering opportunities a number of affiliated schools across the United Kingdom as well as to exceptional individual students.

Fraternity and community are rooted in the Company’s ancient beginnings, when members worked together in order to take care of one another in poor health, old age and through unstable economic times.

About Merchant Taylors’ Boones Charity (MTBC)

MTBC is a charitable arm of the Merchant Taylors’ Company, with a vision to be a long term provider of high quality almshouses in the Borough of Lewisham that improves lives across the generations.

Almshouse dwellings for ‘low needs’ young people affected by homeless – this Youth Almshouses project is at the business planning phase, with the accommodation due to open in a few years’ time. The current proposal is that MTBC will build the accommodation and an experienced Partner Charity will manage it under a lease.

Independent living almshouse flats for people aged 57+ in financial need: Christopher Boone’s Court - MTBC has 34 flats in this luxurious new development, leased from One Housing Group. The remaining flats are owned by One Housing Group’s private tenants in the same age range.

About the role

Reports to: The Head of Philanthropy

Direct reports: None

Places of work: The Hall (Bank, London), Christopher Boone’s Court (South London).

Travel: Some travel may be required within Greater London in connection with various aspects of the role. Occasional travel may be required within the UK, primarily in connection with the Youth Almshouses project.

Key collaborative relationships within Merchant Taylors’: Youth Almshouses Project Group, Company Surveyor, Membership and Communications Team, Finance Team

Overview of role:

The postholder leads the development of policy on issues such as independent living and financial subsidy to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in financial hardship at our site in Lewisham. The postholder manages operations at that site, with an emphasis on efficient systems.

The postholder is part of the small team responsible for developing our project to house young people, being versatile about the tasks they undertake to bring this complex and exciting project to fruition.

The postholder is the lead staff member reporting to the Housing and Care Committee on the resident-related issues in our provision of almshouse accommodation. The post holder leads on fulfilling MTBC’s obligations to regulatory bodies such as the Charity Commission and Regulator of Social Housing.

Responsibilities and Duties

Youth Almshouses project: planning phase

[This phase has already started. There is a separate section of this Job Description relating to once construction has finished, estimated to be 2028]

Contributes to all aspects of the planning phase of the Youth Almshouses project and building relationships with key third parties. Non-exhaustive examples of milestones due in this phase for the project team to which this role belongs are:

o Agreeing appropriate business model and site design with the Partner Charity

o Conclusive professional advice on all aspects

o Concluding legal agreements with the Partner Charity

o Any regulatory issues concluded

o Planning permission granted

o Publicity

o Contracts in place with all parties relevant to construction

Management of the charity

• Presents information to assist decision-making, for example written reports and analysis of financial data for the trustees
• Manages MTBC’s affairs at Christopher Boone’s Court

Finance, Legal and Governance

• Leads on all financial matters affecting our residents at Christopher Boone’s Court.
• Completes annual returns to regulatory bodies
• Contributes to business continuity plan, review of relevant policies, preparation of MTBC’s annual report and accounts, budgeting cycle and monitoring performance against budget.
• Ensures that MTBC is up to date in complying with regulatory regimes of the Charity Commission, Regulator of Social Housing, the Housing Ombudsman and any other relevant regulatory bodies.

Data Protection

Promotes a ‘data protection by design’ approach to ensure that MTBC is compliant with data protection principles.

Policy, Development and Improvement

• Leads policy development on independent living, financial subsidy of residents, and any other relevant policy issues relating to residents of Christopher Boone’s Court or the planned youth accommodation.
• Keeps up to date with regulatory changes and best practice learning relevant to almshouse charities which are Registered Providers of Social Housing
• Drives forward change to reflect that learning, for the benefit of MTBC.
• Seeks appropriate specialist advice.

Information Technology and Residents

Encourages and develops the use and availability of technology to make residents at Christopher Boone’s Court confident with accessing online services.

Communications

Writes communications about MTBC and its activities for a wide variety of stakeholders.

Property Management

Arranges any repairs/maintenance at Christopher Boone’s Court which are MTBC’s responsibility.

Monitors whether One Housing Group and MTBC’s tenant at Archbishop Coggan House are carrying out all tests required by statute or lease obligations. Reports non-compliance and any unsatisfactory test results to the Company Surveyor’s team.

Assists the Company Surveyor’s team in arrangements for long term planned maintenance at the Youth Almshouses.

MTBC residents at Christopher Boone’s Court

• Leads strategy and implements all communications, arrangements and process to ensure MTBC’s almshouse flats are occupied
• Establishes an efficient system for monitoring residents’ ability to live independently
• Leads on operating all policies relating to residents’ behaviour (eg Anti-Social Behaviour)
• Drives forward and resolves ‘pastoral’ cases with a proportionate approach
• Assists in dealing with safeguarding cases in accordance with protocols
•  Leads on ending individual residents’ rights to live at Christopher Boone’s Court, through the appropriate internal and court processes, including instructing lawyers.
• Ensures that an ARC concessionary TV licence is in force for MTBC residents at Christopher Boone’s Court.
• Organises traditional annual events involving the Merchant Taylors’ Company.

Relationships with third parties

Christopher Boone’s Court:

• Ensures that One Housing Group and any other relationship partners meet agreed performance levels/contractual responsibilities to MTBC.
• Works proactively with One Housing Group to promote a cohesive, empowered community of residents at Christopher Boone’s Court, ensuring as far as reasonably possible that there is a common and consistent approach to MTBC and non-MTBC residents, and common opportunities for them.

Youth Almshouses after construction has finished (est. 2028):

• Acts as the key point of contact between the Partner Charity managing the accommodation, Merchant Taylors’ and its Client Project Manager, leading on operational issues.
• Notifies all construction latent defects to MTBC’s Client Project Manager.
• Leads on the Partner Charity’s performance level against the lease and service agreement.
• Assists as required in procuring periodic renewal and/or re-negotiation of lease and service agreement between MTBC and the Partner Charity, or a new lease and agreement with a replacement Partner Charity

Essential (skills, experience, qualifications)

• Educated to degree level
• Interest in economic/social policy issues relevant to the types of people eligible to live at the proposed youth almshouses and Christopher Boone’s Court.
• Able to take responsibility while maintaining good communication and accountability
• Proactive with a problem-solving aptitude
• A fast learner who’s able to interpret complex information
• Good commercial awareness and financial understanding
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Always reviewing and looking at ways to improve existing processes
• Good IT skills

Desirable

CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your CV and cover letter.

Please don’t use generative AI. 

Your cover letter should explain why you think  you are a good fit for this role.

PENNINE DOMESTIC ABUSE PARTNERSHIP

 

Role Profile  

JOB TITLE: Children and Young Person’s Worker

SALARY: £28-30k

RESPONSIBLE TO: Accommodation service manager  

PENSION: 6% Employer contribution

 

HEALTH BENEFITS: Cash plan health scheme, wellbeing assistance programme

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

 

LEAVE: 30 days (inclusive of birthday) and 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project.  Evening and weekend work as required.  Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the organisation and with the prior agreement of the Accommodation Manager.

The post is based within Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (PDAP) and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes.

 

N.B. The organisation refers to the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership.

 OVERALL OBJECTIVES

· Develop, deliver and implement a service for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse living in refuge accommodation.

· To work in partnership with mothers/carers to identify children and young people’s support needs and to ensure those needs are met.

· To work with respect and response to the cultural needs of children and families of ethnic minority backgrounds.

· Provide direct support to a caseload of children and young people experiencing or affected by domestic abuse, working with them to assess risk and support them with safety planning and recovery from abuse.

· Work closely with other PDAP C&YP workers to develop resources/ activities and therapeutic interventions for children and young people who have experienced DA. 

· Develop and implement clear pathways for this service with mothers/carers and our partners, schools and social care services and with our existing service users ensuring accessible routes to support for those that need it.

· Work with children and young people to support them to shape the service to best meet their needs.

· Provide one to one and group work practical and emotional support to children and young people who have/are experiencing domestic abuse ensuring all support is delivered safely.

· To advocate for children and young people with any other agencies who may be involved in their care such as schools, CSC, health etc.

· To complete verbal feedback and written reports to social care when required

· To implement and maintain standards of excellence throughout service delivery ensuring all client records are recorded in line with PDAP policies and procedures.

· To complete accurate daily and weekly online diary for internal calendar and employee accountability.

· To follow lone working safety policies and procedures

· To comply with confidentiality and Data Protection policies and procedures

· To educate and inform the public and other professionals by raising awareness of domestic abuse and ensuring client safety is central in multi-agency partnerships.

· To ensure the safeguarding of children and young people affected by domestic abuse accessing the service, liaising with and making referrals to CSC where appropriate.

· To participate in PDAP out of hours on call rota

 

PARTICULAR TASKS OF THE POSTHOLDER

Project Management and Service Delivery

· Always ensure quality standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines are fully adhered too, practiced and delivered throughout this service.

· Ensure that all service users are treated in a consistent, fair and empowering manner and to promote user participation in the development of the service.

· Ensure that the C&YP service is monitored and evaluated regularly with service users, partners, volunteers and PDAP staff. To identify areas of improvement and gaps in service delivery, develop and implement improvement plans.

· Develop the service, identify gaps in accessibility and put measures in place to ensure the programme is accessible to all, regardless of ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and all other protected characteristics.

· To liaise with other PDAP teams, and relevant external agencies to contribute fully to a multi-agency, joint approach way of working.

· To be fully conversant with all PDAP policies and procedures

· To ensure Health and Safety legislation is adhered to.

Organisational Development

· To participate in and support organisational policy development and implementation.

· To ensure that the views of clients and stakeholders are embedded into the work of PDAP and to take full account of these in the development of new services.

Internal and External Liaison and communication

· To promote PDAP ethos and values across the organisation

· To liaise with other agencies on behalf of the organisation, volunteers and service users and represent the wider complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse.

· To represent PDAP operationally where required, attending advisory groups and participating in local forum meetings with a view to influencing how stakeholders deal with domestic abuse and to publicise the C&YP service.

· To develop and maintain good positive working relationships and referral pathways with relevant agencies and professionals

· To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals

 

Other

· To undertake other related duties required by your manager, the CEO and Board of Trustees

· To keep up to date with national and local government decisions, policy and agendas pertinent to domestic abuse and PDAP, implement this learning to develop services and enhance the work PDAP carry out, also disseminate learning, knowledge and awareness to colleagues

· To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the senior leadership team

· To take part in PDAP 24hr out of hours on-call rota

 

It is essential to the development of PDAP service delivery that the post holder can respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post.  This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.

 

 

 

Person Specification

 

Skills & Experience

 

Essential

 

Desirable

Experience of supporting children who have been impacted by domestic abuse

x

 

Experience working with children and young adults

x

 

Experience with providing service data reports

 

x

Liaising with child centred agencies

x

 

Experience of working with children with complex needs

x

 

IT proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience

x

 

Qualification relevant to working with children and young people, such as level 3 and above

x

 

Ability to recognize signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis

x

 

Experience of carrying out risk assessments

x

 

Experience of working within health and safety principles, policies and procedures

x

 

Have excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing.

x

 

Can speak one or more of the community languages in Kirklees, Urdu and/or Punjabi

 

x

Experience working in partnership with other agencies such as social care, police, family support and schools

x

 

Personal Qualities

 

 

Be compassionate and empathetic

x

 

Act with integrity and respect when working with all clients, agencies, and individuals

x

 

Work flexibly as part of a team

x

 

Positive energy and commitment to the post

x

 

Commitment to the values, aims and objectives of PDAP

x

 

Knowledge

 

 

Excellent understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG

x

 

Understanding of trauma and how it impacts children and young people  

x

 

Understanding of the social needs and support required for children with multiple and complex needs

x

 

Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures  

x

 

Knowledge and understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion

x

 

Understand the barriers for victims of domestic abuse in accessing support and how to address these.

x

 

Knowledge of development milestones

x

 

Other requirements

 

 

Subject to enhanced DBS check

x

 

Ability to work outside the normal office hours (as and when required), including occasional evening work

x

 

Full driving license and access to a car

x

 

 

Finance Assistant
Edinburgh, Leith with the opportunity for hybrid working
£26,406 per annum, pro rata

Permanent, Part time (30 hours per week)
 

Closing date: 26/03/2026

Interviews will be held on: TBC
 

The Role:

As a member of our Finance department, you will:

• Provide organisation-wide support by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Champion effective internal financial controls throughout the organisation.
• Process purchase and sales invoices efficiently and accurately.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparation of month-end, year-end accounts, as well as routine ad hoc financial tasks.
• Manage payment runs and maintain database of all creditors.
• Provide guidance, training and support to staff across the organisation on financial procedures and systems.

The candidate will ideally...:

• Have at least one year of relevant accounting experience.
• Hold an HNC/HND (or higher) in relevant subjects.
• Demonstrate ability to work autonomously and independently when required, taking ownership of tasks and prioritising effectively.
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processes.
• Show excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to staff across the organisation.
• Possess ability to think proactively and have good problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach to working within the finance team.
• Bring a positive attitude toward the objectives and values of our organisation.

What we offer:

• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes.
• We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach.
• One Wellness Hour per week
• Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation
• Sick Pay Allowance
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Training and Development

The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Operations and Finance Officer

Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
18 hours per week | £16–£17 per hour
12-month contract (with potential to extend)
Flexible / Remote working

Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led national charity supporting people with muscle-weakening conditions. We provide peer support, advocacy, research and campaigning to improve quality of life and drive systemic change.

We are now recruiting an Operations and Finance Officer to strengthen our internal systems and help ensure the smooth and sustainable running of the organisation.

About the Role

This is a key Officer-level role supporting financial administration, governance processes, HR coordination and organisational systems. You will work closely with the CEO and support the trustee board.

You will not hold financial sign-off authority, but you will be responsible for ensuring processes are accurate, organised and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up supplier payments for CEO approval

• Importing and reconciling bank statements in accounting software

• Supporting budget tracking and financial record keeping

• Inputting payroll data and liaising with payroll providers

• Collating and submitting DBS applications

• Tracking HR processes (supervisions, appraisals, probation reviews)

• Organising trustee and staff meetings

• Maintaining policy review schedules and compliance deadlines

• Improving and documenting internal systems and processes

About You

We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of neuromuscular conditions or other long-term disabilities. Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the recruitment process and in the role.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in administration, finance or operations

• Is highly organised and detail-oriented

• Is comfortable using spreadsheets and digital systems

• Can manage multiple deadlines and confidential information

• Is confident escalating queries where needed

• Shares our commitment to equity, co-production and inclusion

Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements

• A supportive, values-driven team

• The opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing national charity

• A genuine commitment to lived experience leadership

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining why you are interested and how you meet each criteria.

Interviews will be held on Monday 13th April

Specialist Housing Worker

Salary: £32,000 | Contract: Temporary, Full-time, 12 months with potential to extend | Location: St Helens

Are you passionate about supporting refugees and individuals with humanitarian protection status to build a secure future? YMCA St Helens is seeking a Specialist Housing Worker to provide person-centred, trauma-informed support and improve access to long-term accommodation. You’ll play a vital role in helping people transition to independent living as part of our Housing Support Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred housing support to refugees and those with humanitarian protection status
• Assess housing needs and develop personal housing plans
• Support clients to secure suitable and affordable housing and maintain tenancies
• Advocate for clients’ housing needs and liaise with relevant agencies
• Build strong relationships with landlords, agents, and stakeholders
• Negotiate rehousing opportunities and work with local authorities on housing schemes
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports for funders

About You
Essential:

• Experience working with refugees or individuals with humanitarian protection status
• Strong understanding of resettlement and integration challenges
• Experience working with housing stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to manage a caseload and create detailed support plans
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• Knowledge of UK welfare benefits, housing rights, and immigration services
• Cultural competence and commitment to equality and inclusion
• Ability to work flexibly and independently, including outreach
• Full driving licence and access to a car

Desirable:

• Experience working with families and children
• Experience delivering workshops or community events
• Fluency in a relevant community language
• Lived experience as a refugee or asylum seeker
• Chartered Institute of Housing qualification

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in the lives of refugees and vulnerable individuals
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
• Help shape innovative housing solutions in the community

Closing Date: 27th March 2026 at noon
Interviews: Week commencing 6th April 2026
Apply with your CV and covering letter

Sydenham Garden is seeking to appoint a Grants, Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Lead for two days per week on a fixed term contract for two years. They will join our team of 14 staff and 70 volunteers supporting people living with mental ill-health and dementia in south-east London. 

Position:  Grants, Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Lead 

Contract:  Fixed term for 2 years 

Hours:  0.4 FTE 15 hours per week

Salary: £38,000 pro rata

Annual leave: 33 days including bank holidays pro rata

Location: Sydenham Garden Resource Centre, SE23 2LW or working from home – minimum 1 day a month in office

Application closing date: 9am Monday 13 April 

Interview date: Friday 1 May 

Our Organisation 

Sydenham Garden, based in Lewisham in South-East London, is a special, unique and beloved wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We were established in 2002 and will celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2027. We provide nature and arts based creative, social and therapeutic activities for co-workers (the name we give our primary beneficiaries). People are referred to us from community organisations and health professionals and we use an integrative approach where those with different degrees of mental and physical ill health come together with volunteers from the local community to reduce social exclusion and prejudice. Each year we work with on average over 250 co-workers and over 70 volunteers. 

About you 

You’ll have experience in building relationships with a range of Trusts, Foundations and statutory funders, drafting compelling funding proposals and demonstrating impact through high-quality reports. You’ll have excellent communication and people skills and feel comfortable both thinking strategically and managing competing priorities day-to-day. Most importantly, you’ll thrive in a small team working to make a big impact for people living with mental ill-health and dementia. 

Why you should join us  

Sydenham Garden is a small team rooted in our local community, and that community is at the centre of everything we do; from the people we support, to the volunteers and neighbours who get involved in our gardens and our work in all sorts of ways. 

We work collaboratively, support each other across different areas of the organisation, and aren't afraid to try new approaches and learn from what doesn't work. We're values-led, we care deeply about our impact, and we hold ourselves accountable to the people and communities we serve. 

We're also confident advocates for our work, and comfortable making the case for Sydenham Garden to funders, partners and the wider community. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Sydenham Garden is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve. 

Are you looking for a rewarding, flexible role that fits around everyday life? Passionate about positive change while helping create opportunities for young adults with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. InterAct is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven individual to support groups of young adults aged 18–25 across Essex who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

This role focuses on empowering young people to develop independence, confidence, and meaningful social connections through personalised support and engaging community activities. Whilst seeking opportunities within local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver individual personal development pathways tailored to each young person’s goals, strengths, and aspirations.

• Organise and coordinate fun, innovative clubs and activities that encourage participation, social inclusion, and the development of long-term, meaningful friendships.

• Build positive relationships with families and carers to gain a deeper understanding of each individual’s achievements, skills, and support needs.

• Engage with local communities and partners to identify and promote enrichment opportunities that benefit service users.

• Support young adults to achieve meaningful outcomes by breaking down barriers, encouraging independence, and demonstrating measurable successes.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Insurance Charity in their search for a Senior Administrator and Case Support Worker

 Location: Cannon Street (3 days office /2 day remote)

Salary: £32,000-£34,000

Benefits: Generous pension entitlement (20% of base salary), plus permanent health/income protection insurance and life assurance.

 The Insurance Charity has been supporting those working in the insurance profession for over 120 years. They provide financial and practical assistance to people facing hardship — helping them find stability and hope during difficult times. You’ll join a warm, motivated team of eight colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

 About You

You are an organised, approachable administrator who enjoys supporting both colleagues and applicants. You are confident on the phone and email, with strong digital skills, attention to detail, and experience with databases. Compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are central to your work

 Key Responsibilities

• Acting as first point of contact for applicants via phone and email
• Supporting casework: allocating cases, following up for documentation, updating records
• Maintaining databases and producing reports
• Preparing grant documentation, committee papers, and payment requests
• Assisting with partnerships, volunteer management, and beneficiary engagement
• Providing administrative support to the Welfare Team and wider organisation

Essential Skills

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Microsoft 365 proficiency and database experience
• Empathetic, professional, and collaborative
• Attention to detail and methodical approach

Desirable: Experience with complex needs, change programmes, or the charitable sector

Join this small, friendly team and make an impact where it truly matters – supporting people when they need it most.

For more information, please send your CV to

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

Deadline: 06/04/26

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.

Role: Membership Administrator
Organisation type: Membership
Salary/rate: £17.54ph
Working arrangements: Hybrid, one day in office (Monday)
Location: London, Monument
Employment type: Temporary ASAP start 3-6 months
Working hours: 35hrs pw

We are seeking a reliable and organised Membership Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support to a professional membership team. The role will focus primarily on supporting assessment processes, including reviewing applications, preparing documentation for assessors and panels, recording assessment outcomes, and responding to candidate enquiries. In addition, you will provide support for general membership administration, such as processing applications, managing records, and assisting with subscriptions and renewals.

Key Responsibilities:
• Review and process candidate applications accurately and efficiently
• Support assessors and panels with documentation, scheduling, and communications
• Record assessment results and update membership records
• Respond to candidate and member enquiries professionally and promptly
• Assist with general membership administration and operational tasks as required

About You:
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a professional body, membership organisation, or assessment environment
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook essential)
• Professional communicator with the ability to handle confidential information
• Able to work independently, as part of a team, and manage competing priorities

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Vacancy: Day Care Officer – Age UK Camden Day Care Centres

Are you passionate about supporting older people and making a meaningful difference every day? At Age UK Camden, we believe in kindness, courage, justice and hope, and we are looking for compassionate individuals to join our Day Care Centre teams.

Current Opportunities

Role 1: Day Care Officer (Permanent, Part-Time – Kings Cross)
25 hours per week (5 × 5-hour shifts), Monday–Friday
Salary: £19,240 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)

Role 2: Day Care Officer (Permanent, Part-Time – Hampstead)
25 hours per week (5 × 5-hour shifts), Monday–Friday
Salary: £19,240 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)

Role 3: Day Care Officer (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover, Part-Time – Kings Cross)
15 hours per week (3 × 5-hour shifts), Wednesday–Friday
Salary: £11,544 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)

About the Role

Our Day Care Centres – Great Croft (Kings Cross) and Henderson Court (Hampstead) – support older people with complex needs, including those living with dementia.

As a Day Care Officer you will:

• Support group activities such as arts, music, quizzes and gentle exercise

• Assist with personal care and mobility

• Support clients living with dementia using person-centred approaches

• Help with daily centre activities including serving meals and preparing activity spaces

• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues

About You

We are looking for people who are:

• Friendly, caring and empathetic

• Reliable and flexible team players

• Good communicators who enjoy working with older people

• Patient, calm and supportive

No formal experience is required as full training will be provided.

Staff may occasionally be required to work across both centres, so the ability to travel to Kings Cross and Hampstead is essential.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the attached application forms.

Please indicate which role(s) you are applying for.

Why Age UK Camden?

• London Living Wage Employer

• Pension scheme with employer contributions

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Health cash plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Training and development opportunities

Join our team and help make a real difference to the lives of older people in Camden.

Location: Leamington & Nuneaton Custody Suites, with occasional travel across the region.

Contract: Permanent 

Job Reference Number: 1673

Cranstoun are currently looking for an Arrest Referral Worker in our CARS Warwickshire team, which has had, and continues to receive national recognition.

Cranstoun are proud to work with the Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioners to deliver the Cranstoun Arrest Referral Service, offering offenders the opportunity to break the cycle of substance related crime.

Are you currently working as a substance use worker, probation officer, or could you bring transferable skills and experience to our team? Are you a good listener? Can you motivate people to change? Are you comfortable working with vulnerable people? This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives.

You will work in police custody assessing, advising and referring offenders, providing them the opportunity to access treatment to address their substance use.  You will work alongside the Probation service to assess people attending court to complete assessments for court outcomes for positive change.

You will be responsible for delivering all elements of substance use work including assertive engagement, harm reduction support, as well as other associated duties. You need to have an understanding of the issues faced by people who use drugs and alcohol, and who commit crime, and be dedicated to delivering a service that supports these individuals to make positive changes to their behaviour, health and well-being.

All roles within this service are subject to enhanced DBS checks and Police vetting. 

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Do you want to make a difference to our clients’ lives every day?

About the role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and committed individual, to come and join us in shaping and developing our High Intense Support services. As a Case Worker, you will be working to support clients with complex needs, in a residential setting in central Bournemouth.

The service is 24-beds and provides accommodation and support, working with clients in a recovery focused way to support them into independent living. The service works collaboratively with clients, supporting them in a safe and supportive environment in developing goals, plans and strategies to better manage their mental health, substance misuse and any associated risks.

In this role you will be involved in undertaking key working activities, taking referrals, conducting assessments, inducting clients into the service, supporting clients to access the community and promoting client involvement. You will also have a specific remit of promoting good health amongst those who use the service. Other duties include day to day housing management and health & safety tasks.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Have an understanding of the needs and support requirements of people with complex needs. 
• Establish an effective working relationship with these clients, be client centred and possess the skills to carry out comprehensive assessment and action plans.
• Work a shift rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

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

How to apply

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 18 March 2026

Interview and assessments on: TBC

What we offer

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