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JOB TITLE: SEND Engagement and Participation Officer
LOCATION: Slough
HOST ORGANISATION: Together As One
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Manager – Together As One
Purpose of the Role:
To work across Slough to develop and embed processes that enable the participation of children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in decision-making and service planning, delivery, and evaluation.
This role involves empowering CYP with SEND to make a difference, helping them develop their skills, abilities, and confidence to contribute positively to outcomes for other children and young people. The postholder will work collaboratively with partners across education, health, social care, and the voluntary sector to ensure best practice in participation, and that SEND CYP have a strong voice in shaping local services.
This is a specialist role requiring a senior participation officer with knowledge of reasonable adjustments, safeguarding, service design, and co-production, as well as experience of working with CYP with SEND. Creative, enthusiastic candidates with a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.
The post links directly to Slough’s SEND improvement outcomes, particularly empowering CYP with SEND to influence local policy, service design, and review services to better meet their needs.
Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a presentation or lead a short activity with a small group of young people with SEND as part of the interview process. Interviews are scheduled to take place in the afternoon and early evening of Wednesday 11th February.
Key Tasks
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Work collaboratively with relevant partners (education, health, social care, voluntary sector, parents/carers) to promote an ethos of inclusive participation.
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Build and coordinate a network of participation and co-production across Slough to enable CYP with SEND to give their views and contribute meaningfully to service development.
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Co-produce a range of additional participation opportunities with CYP and partners to ensure their input informs services, policy, and decision-making.
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Apply a range of participation and engagement methodologies, including face-to-face, digital, and social media, to engage CYP with SEND.
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Identify and support CYP with SEND to participate, providing appropriate mechanisms and support for diverse communication needs.
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Collaborate with other ‘Youth Voice’ workers and youth participation initiatives to share best practice and develop training/resources for authentic inclusion.
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Act as an advocate for SEND CYP’s rights to be heard in decision-making, recruitment, training, and policy development.
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Promote accessibility and inclusivity, championing diversity across age, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, socio-economic status, and disability.
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Promote understanding of inclusive participation practices, challenging under-representation and unconscious bias.
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Establish processes to report findings strategically and via diverse communication channels.
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Engage in regional or national youth participation projects as required.
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Demonstrate understanding of inclusion, diversity, and equality in all aspects of work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
(assessed at application and interview stage)
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Strong understanding of the needs of CYP with SEND, including autism, learning disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs, demonstrated through professional experience in a variety of settings.
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Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, different communication needs, including non-verbal communication and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), and the ability to make reasonable adjustments to enable meaningful participation.
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Ability to plan, design, and deliver fun, creative, and inclusive sessions for CYP with SEND that actively engage participants, build confidence and skills, and meet pre-identified objectives.
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Direct experience supporting CYP to engage in social action, youth forums, consultations, campaigns, or other participation initiatives.
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Confidence in applying a range of engagement techniques for both face-to-face and digital settings, including creative use of social media to reach CYP with SEND.
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Demonstrated empathy and understanding when working with CYP, parents, and carers.
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Ability to inspire and build positive relationships with CYP, recognising potential barriers and difficulties they may face in participation.
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Positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion, with experience of embedding equality of opportunity into daily practice.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and frameworks relating to CYP and participation (e.g., Children and Families Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, UNCRC, Children Act 1989, safeguarding procedures).
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Experience of producing engaging reports and communications for different audiences, including CYP, parents/carers, commissioners, and partner organisations.
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Flexible and able to manage priorities across a fast-moving workload, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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Ability to meet the travelling requirements of the role and availability to work evenings and occasionally weekends.
Desirable Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
(assessed at application and interview stage)
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Knowledge of the role of key services (education, health, and social care) in the lives of CYP with SEND.
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Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering projects or events with/for CYP, on time and within budget.
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Experience of empowering young people to develop their own projects and articulate their views to decision-makers.
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Experience in planning and facilitating engaging training or group work with young people and/or professionals.
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Experience in service user evaluation programmes or youth consultation initiatives.
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Knowledge of relevant social media channels and creative methods for engaging CYP with SEND.
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Experience of innovative methods to promote participation and co-production with CYP, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
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Qualifications or experience relating to youth engagement, youth work, social work, teaching, volunteering, or similar professional settings.
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Professional qualification in Youth Work, or working towards one.
Reasonable Adjustments and Accessibility
Together As One is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.
If you require any support or adjustments, such as accessible formats, additional time, alternative ways to complete assessments, or assistance at the interview, please contact Rob Deeks (details below). We will work with you to ensure the process is accessible and allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience fully.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you detail-focused, analytically minded, and have experience of working with Gift Aid? MSF UK is looking for a Gift Aid Manager to lead and develop our Gift Aid team, helping unlock vital additional funding for our lifesaving medical work around the world. In this role, you’ll:
- Oversee the management and administration of Gift Aid, and other forms of tax-efficient giving, to maximise MSF UK’s income
- Manage Gift Aid income across multiple income streams ensuring that MSF UK remains compliant with HMRC regulations
- Lead on delivering regular Gift Aid communications to supporters following HRMC best practice; identifying opportunities and developing strategies to increase Gift Aid income.
You’ll be part of a fast-paced, ambitious team with a big impact. Join us and be part of the world’s leading emergency medical aid organisation - Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - Hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary: £46,784.49 - £57,181.04 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The primary responsibility of the Gift Aid Manager is to oversee the management and administration of Gift Aid, and other forms of tax-efficient giving, to maximise MSF UK’s income. This includes responsibility for managing the Gift Aid and tax reclaim processes across multiple income streams, ensuring claims are submitted in a timely manner, and that MSF UK remains compliant with HMRC regulations. This role requires a specialist understanding of Gift Aid regulations.
They also act as the main point of contact with HMRC on complex matters relating to Gift Aid and reclaiming tax, providing solutions or advice on more complicated Gift Aid queries to the wider Fundraising team. The Gift Aid Manager will lead on planning and delivering regular Gift Aid communications to supporters.
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in managing end to end Gift Aid claims and processes within the charity sector.
- Strong working knowledge of HMRC Gift Aid regulations, practices and procedures and other relevant HMRC guidelines.
- Knowledge and understanding of Gift Aid compliance in charity environments.
- Experience of working with 3rd parties on Gift Aid claims and processes.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level including the ability to produce and manipulate pivot tables.
- Experience of working with Power BI KPI dashboards.
- Working knowledge of a fundraising database or CRM system (preferably Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar CRM) and managing large datasets.
- Proven experience of monitoring and checking processes and developing process improvement and project management experience.
- Experience in providing Gift Aid training and support to staff or volunteers.
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
- An excellent level of numeracy, combined with accuracy, attention to detail and an ability to follow defined processes is a must
- Excellent time management skills with a proven track record in managing a busy workload to deadlines whilst maintaining a systematic and organised approach
- A proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in line with established schedules ensuring accuracy in the information provided
- An excellent communicator with training experience and the ability to deliver complex information to a variety of internal stakeholders in an accessible and relevant way.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
- Self-motivated, flexible and able to work without close supervision within a team environment
- A responsible attitude to dealing with sensitive and confidential information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant software tools
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières.
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable with a solutions-focused approach.
- A positive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Please apply as soon as possible as MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: 15 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
- First round interviews: 04 & 05 March 2026
- Projected Start Date: 06 April 2026
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Warwickshire - Travel required across Warwickshire, predominantly North Warwickshire and Rugby. Use of a car is essential to the role.
Salary: £25,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We are recruiting for a Children’s Support Worker who will be working closely with children and their parents who are living in our dispersed accommodation refuges escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, to provide personal welfare support and ensure that our clients are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. The post holder will support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence and plan and provide stimulating, safe, and appropriate play opportunities.
Please note that post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
A driving license and access to a car is essential to the role.
Closing Date: 09:00 am 12 February 2026
Interview Date: 27 February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ob Title: Refuge Worker
Location: Hillingson. This is an on-site role, located within the London Borough of Hillingdon, there may be requirement to occasionally work in the London Borough of Hounslow
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum, Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.
The post holder will provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges. This includes safety planning and enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
For further infomation regarding the role, please view our downloadable job pack.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 9 February 2026
Interview Date: 23 and 24 February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Organisation
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity supporting low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.
We help thousands of families every year with essential grants, services and practical support. But we do much more than that. We champion families’ voices, challenge inequality and help shape the conversation on disability, childhood illness and disadvantage.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how Family Fund connects with people across the UK. As a newly created role, it offers real scope to define and develop the function, while playing a central role in strengthening the organisation’s voice and influence.
We are looking for a bold, creative Group Director of External Affairs to join our Senior Leadership Team. At a time when families need us more than ever, you will raise Family Fund’s national profile and influence, positioning the organisation as a trusted, evidence led voice on childhood disability, serious illness and the broader challenges facing low-income families. You will build and sustain strong relationships with policymakers, funders, and the public ensuring the organisation secures the visibility, support, and resources needed to drive lasting change for the families we serve.
You will lead an energetic, specialist team spanning communications, media, public affairs, partnerships and research, bringing these areas together through a joined up external engagement strategy that delivers real impact.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Lead our communications, media, public affairs, partnerships and research teams
- Raise Family Fund’s profile as a trusted national voice
- Build strong relationships with policymakers, media, funders and partners
- Help drive real change for families through influence and insight
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for an experienced leader who loves the power of communication, influence and connection.
Key attributes will include:
- Senior experience in external affairs, communications or public affairs
- A strong track record of influencing policy and engaging senior stakeholders
- Experience leading teams and working at senior level
- A warm, confident communication style and great relationship skills
- A real passion for Family Fund’s mission and social justice
This is an exciting, high impact role with the chance to make a genuine difference to families across the UK.
Candidate Briefing Pack
For comprehensive information about Family Fund, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:
- An up-to-date CV
- A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities at Russam.
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026
Initial interviews with Russam: 17th and 18th February 2026
Interviews with Family Fund: 4th, 5th and 6th March 2026
Flexibility will be provided if needed - do let us know as soon as possible if you are unavailable on these dates.
We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
LRMN's Finance Assistant works closely with Finance Manager (FM) to maintain LRMN’s financial records, ensuring that all transactions are accurately and timely recorded to support the FM producing the reporting data for the management accounts and the monthly bank reconciliation.
As Finance Assistant you will:
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Post purchase invoices daily in QuickBooks, aligned with Salesforce records, ensuring PDFs are uploaded and costs correctly allocated
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Process petty cash claims in QuickBooks with supporting receipts, accurate budget allocation, and petty cash reconciliation in liaison with the FM
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Record and post all bank and card expenses monthly in QuickBooks, with receipt/invoice uploads
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Review trade creditors reports with the FM to ensure invoices are captured for weekly payment runs
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Raise sales invoices in QuickBooks as required
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Review trade debtors reports with the FM and monitor timely invoice payments
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Assist and liaise with the FM and CEO as required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is not a typical administrative role. As General Administrator at New Citizens’ Gateway, you will be at the heart of a charity that believes everyone deserves safety, dignity and the opportunity to thrive.
Every day, your work will directly support refugees and people seeking asylum as they rebuild their lives in the UK. From being the first welcoming point of contact at reception, to supporting frontline staff, managing communications and keeping vital systems running smoothly, you will play a key role in ensuring our services are accessible, effective and compassionate.
You’ll be joining a small, dedicated team where collaboration, respect and inclusion are not just values on paper, but how we work in practice. Your organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to juggle priorities will help enable our advisers, youth workers and mental health teams to focus on what matters most — supporting people in need.
In return, we offer:
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Generous 26 days annual leave to support a healthy work–life balance (excluding Bank Holidays)
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6% employer pension contribution to help you plan for the future
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A friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture
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Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to refugees and asylum seekers
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Regular supervision and ongoing support in a collaborative environment
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A strong commitment to equality, dignity and respect in the workplace
This role is ideal for someone who wants their work to have real social impact, enjoys variety, and takes pride in being the backbone of a busy, mission-driven organisation.
If you are motivated by purpose, comfortable working with diverse communities, and want to contribute to meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Interview date 09/02/2026
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Providing holistic support which enables inclusion of those seeking/getting protection in England and Wales as equal participants in the UK life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As an interim Supervising Solicitor in Public Law, you will supervise and carry out CPAG’s public law legal aid cases, to benefit families and children in poverty. You will play an active role in managing CPAG’s legal practice and conduct high-profile public law litigation.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about using the law to advocate for the rights of, and directly improve the lives of, families in poverty. The ideal candidate will be a solicitor (E&W qualified) with experience of conducting public law litigation and legal aid (publicly funded) work. You will be able to supervise the casework of colleagues, such as CPAG’s junior or trainee solicitor(s) and welfare benefit advisers. You may have experience of working with clients in vulnerable situations or with additional needs, for example, survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, disabled people or children and young people.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
We welcome applications on a secondment basis.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Supervising Solicitor - Public Law (Interim)
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.