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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development leader to join Victim Support as Head of Business Development.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Business Development and Fundraising, this role will provide day-to-day management of Victim Support's business development function, ensuring the team is equipped, supported and focused to deliver high-quality business development activity across the organisation.
Victim Support is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:
About the role:
You will manage and develop a team of Business Development Managers, Business Development Officers and a Business Development Coordinator, creating a high-performing culture that promotes accountability, continuous improvement and learning.
You will play a critical part in driving excellence in the quality of bids, tenders and proposals. You will oversee competitive tendering activity, strengthening bid processes (involving further integration of AI tools), embedding effective quality assurance arrangements and ensuring submissions are compelling, compliant, evidence-based and clearly demonstrate the impact of Victim Support's services.
Success in this role will also depend on the ability to build strong and productive relationships across the organisation. Working closely with operational leaders, finance, quality and performance, communications, policy and partnerships colleagues, you will ensure business development activity is informed by operational expertise and reflects organisational priorities.
This role is ideal for a collaborative and people-focused leader who combines strong business development expertise with a passion for developing teams, driving bid quality and delivering excellent cross-organisational working.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 4th November 2026
We're looking for a Regional Manager to provide tactical and operational leadership across a portfolio of The Wave Project delivery locations in the South West, ensuring children and young people receive safe, high-quality and consistent Surf Therapy services.
Rather than delivering programmes directly, the Regional Manager enables high-performance through effective management, coaching and development of Project Coordinators, with accountability for safeguarding, quality assurance, finance, partnerships and local/regional fundraising.
The role plays a key part in increasing organisational capacity by providing visible and effective regional leadership and improvements, enabling senior Operational leadership to focus on strategic priorities across the charity.
Work closely with the Head of Operations and colleagues across Fundraising, Finance, Marketing and Research & Impact to support organisational sustainability and strategic ambitions.
Collaborate with the Head of Operations to deliver on individual projects and pieces of work that are requirements for delivery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about empowering young people to break down barriers, gain independence, and achieve their career goals?
Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea (VCKC) is looking for a dedicated Stepping Stones: XP Officer to join our team. In this delivery-focused role, you will provide person-centered, strengths-based support to young people aged 16–25 who identify as having Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
You will manage a small, targeted caseload, guiding participants through their journey from building initial confidence to securing inclusive volunteering placements, work experience, and paid employment.
Key Responsibilities
1-to-1 Caseload Support: Co-design realistic action plans, identify reasonable adjustments, and deliver tailored employment and volunteering readiness support.
Brokerage & Employer Engagement: Build strong relationships with local employers and volunteer-involving organisations to source safe, accessible placements.
Practical Guidance: Assist participants with CV writing, application forms, and work-readiness skills tailored to their unique needs.
Placement Monitoring: Provide light-touch, SEND-informed support to both participants and hosts to ensure placements are successful and sustainable.
Network & Resource Mobilisation: Connect clients with external support services, training opportunities, and grants for work clothing or tools.
What We Are Looking For
Relevant Experience: Proven track record of supporting young people (aged 16–25) or adults facing barriers to work, particularly those with SEND.
Strengths-Based Approach: Ability to deliver empowering, direct 1-to-1 support that builds confidence and self-advocacy.
Relationship Building: Experience working alongside employers and community organisations to champion inclusive practice.
Organisational Skills: High-level administrative abilities to manage time, maintain accurate client data, and handle record-keeping effectively within a part-time role.
Values-Driven: Strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and the values of VCKC.
(Note: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check).
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer
21 hours (3 days per week) Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027, (potential to become permanent subject to funding) / Salary £18,211 Per annum (£30,352 Full Time equivalent)
A rewarding and varied role where you will make a real difference to the health, wellbeing and independence of older people.
Age UK Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer to help guide our Healthy Lifestyles Service. Our Healthy Lifestyles Service delivers a range of activities including seated and standing exercise programmes, health checks, social engagement opportunities, health hubs and Memory Tree Cafés for people living with dementia and their carers. Services are delivered across community venues and care homes throughout Croydon.
About the Role
As our Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health, wellbeing and independence of older people across the community. Working closely with the Healthy Lifestyles Service Manager, you will help shape and deliver a range of meaningful activities while providing day-to-day support and guidance to staff and volunteers.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Leading, supporting and motivating two Exercise and Wellbeing Officer and a dedicated team of volunteers.
• Delivering engaging seated and standing exercise sessions that help participants improve their mobility, strength, balance and confidence.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with care homes, community venues, health professionals and partner organisations to maximise our reach and impact.
• Supporting the planning, development and continuous improvement of health and wellbeing programmes that make a real difference to people's lives.
This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to combine leadership, partnership working and direct service delivery while helping older people stay active, connected and independent.
About You
We are looking for someone who is energetic, approachable and committed to supporting older people to live healthier, more connected lives.
You will have:
• Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, Exercise Referral qualification, Otago Exercise Programme, REACT qualification, or another relevant physical activity, fitness, falls prevention or rehabilitation qualification.
• Experience of monitoring projects and reporting on outcomes and performance.
• Knowledge of the health and social care sector
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Experience or qualifications in health promotion, nutrition, health checks, chair-based exercise or group exercise delivery.
• Experience of risk assessment and health and safety management.
Closing date for applications: 28th September 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Programme Manager will provide leadership for the Meet N Match programme, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive services that support people with learning disabilities and autistic adults to build friendships, develop relationships and increase social connections. Meet N Match is our friendship and dating agency, supporting people to develop friendships, relationships and greater independence. Alongside relationship support, the programme delivers a range of inclusive social events that reduce social isolation and create opportunities for people to build meaningful connections. Now in its tenth year and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Meet N Match continues to respond to a growing demand for high-quality relationship and social opportunities.
Alongside leading a small team who provide the day-to-day delivery of Meet N Match, an exciting part of this role is the development of a new Partnership Network. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative model that will enable other organisations to deliver inclusive social events using Spring into Action's framework, training and support. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development of this model, with the long-term ambition of creating an accredited network that extends our reach, improves opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help shape the future direction of Meet N Match while supporting Spring into Action's long-term sustainability.
We aim to ensure that people with learning disabilities have the same opportunities as the non-learning-disabled population and lead great lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
This role offers an opportunity to play a vital part in sustaining our Helpline service, which sits at the heart of the support we provide to people living with PSP & CBD. As Helpline Care Navigator (HCN), you will act as the first point of contact for individuals, families and health professionals across the West and South West.
You will deliver compassionate, person-centred support and clear, practical information via telephone and email, ensuring people affected by PSP & CBD feel heard, informed and supported at every stage of their journey. Alongside direct support, you will actively engage with health and social care professionals, neurology clinics and wider partners to strengthen local awareness of PSP & CBD and enhance referral pathways across the region.
This is a key role in maintaining continuity, quality and momentum within our Helpline service and you will be reporting to the Helpline and Support Services Manager.
Contract Type
Full Time – permanent contract (6 month probationary period)
Salary
£27,500 per annum
Hours of Work & Annual Leave
The main office is in Milton Keynes, and we have a hybrid working policy with staff expected to spend one day a week in the office and the remainder can be worked from home. HCN’s currently work from the office on a Wednesday. There is flexibility in the arrangements that need to be agreed upon with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities
To be ‘first point of call’ for people with PSP & CBD and their families living in the West and South West Region including Shropshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Avon, Isle of Wight. Providing people with support and information over the phone and via email.
The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Job Purpose
This role offers an opportunity to play a vital part in sustaining our Helpline service, which sits at the heart of the support we provide to people living with PSP & CBD. As Helpline Care Navigator (HCN), you will act as the first point of contact for individuals, families and health professionals across the West and South West.
You will deliver compassionate, person-centred support and clear, practical information via telephone and email, ensuring people affected by PSP & CBD feel heard, informed and supported at every stage of their journey. Alongside direct support, you will actively engage with health and social care professionals, neurology clinics and wider partners to strengthen local awareness of PSP & CBD and enhance referral pathways across the region.
This is a key role in maintaining continuity, quality and momentum within our Helpline service and you will be reporting to the Helpline and Support Services Manager.
Contract Type
Full Time – permanent contract (6 month probationary period)
Salary
£27,500 per annum
Hours of Work & Annual Leave
The main office is in Milton Keynes, and we have a hybrid working policy with staff expected to spend one day a week in the office and the remainder can be worked from home. HCN’s currently work from the office on a Wednesday. There is flexibility in the arrangements that need to be agreed upon with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities
To be ‘first point of call’ for people with PSP & CBD and their families living in the West and South West Region including Shropshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Avon, Isle of Wight. Providing people with support and information over the phone and via email.
The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Benefits
For more information about this role, please visit our website.
CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE AFFECTED BY PSP & CBD.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you're an experienced manager with a background in immigration advice, GARAS wants to hear from you. As a leading immigration charity in Gloucestershire, we're looking for someone to lead our Adult Advice Team, guiding staff and volunteers as they support asylum seekers and refugees across the county.
Sitting on our Senior Management Team, you'll help shape how GARAS delivers its services, making sure the advice we offer stays true to what we stand for as an organisation.
We're a medium-sized, ambitious charity, and this role would suit someone who thrives on responsibility and wants to see their leadership make a tangible difference to people's lives. You will line manage all members of the Adult Advice Team, so sound judgement, resilience and genuine warmth in your management style will be essential.
This role is based on-site at GARAS premises and will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Providing support to asylum seekers, refugees and certain other migrants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Yeldall Manor, we have been helping men overcome drug and alcohol addiction for over 50 years through our residential rehabilitation programme and Christian recovery community. We believe that lasting recovery is possible and are committed to supporting individuals to rebuild their lives, restore relationships and discover renewed hope and purpose.
We are looking for a committed Christian to join our Recovery Coordination Team as a Recovery Officer. This is a rewarding and varied role at the heart of our recovery programme, providing practical, emotional and spiritual support to men seeking freedom from addiction.
As a Recovery Officer, you will act as a keyworker for residents, helping them navigate their recovery journey, achieve personal goals and overcome challenges along the way. You will work closely with residents, colleagues, families, commissioners and external agencies to coordinate support and ensure each individual receives the care they need to thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about recovery, enjoys building meaningful relationships and wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives every day.
Benefits
What will you do?
What are we looking for?
About You
You will be someone who genuinely enjoys helping people grow, overcome challenges and achieve lasting change. You will be compassionate and resilient, able to support residents through difficult situations while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
You will be organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic residential environment where no two days are the same. Most importantly, you will be passionate about seeing lives transformed and committed to supporting men as they rebuild their lives free from addiction.
We welcome applications from people in recovery who can demonstrate appropriate stability and readiness for the responsibilities of the role.
As a Christian charity, we bring our faith to the work we do and the men we work with, so you will be someone with a deep-rooted Christian faith, able to inspire others in their faith journeys, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all key decisions.
Our Christian Ethos
Yeldall Manor is a Christian faith-based charity and recovery community. We welcome applications from people who are committed to our Christian ethos and values and who are willing to actively contribute to the Christian life of the organisation.
Safeguarding
Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check including a check against the Adults' Barred List due to the nature of the role.
About Yeldall Manor
For over five decades, Yeldall Manor has supported men seeking freedom from addiction through a structured residential rehabilitation programme, therapeutic support, work-based activities and Christian community life. We are passionate about seeing lives transformed and are looking for people who share our commitment to recovery, compassion and hope.
This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to walk alongside people at one of the most important moments of their lives and help them discover a future filled with hope, purpose and lasting recovery.
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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Receptionist/ Administrator
37 hours per week
Permanent
Southampton SSJ&I Service, London Road
Salary Scale: 20 – 21 (£25,947 - £26,305 per annum)
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.
The Impact You'll Make
As one of the primary faces of the SSJ&I Alcohol and Drug Service, you will set the tone for every individual walking through our doors or reaching out over the phone. Operating with a calm, controlled, and welcoming manner, you will seamlessly guide clients to their appointments, pass queries to duty teams or care coordinators, and serve as a reassuring presence during critical moments in their recovery journey.
Working with a person-centred approach, you will directly support Southampton residents who are ready to make meaningful changes to their lives. By connecting service users to vital interventions—from therapeutic groups to prescribing and needle exchange services—and maintaining strong risk management standards, you will help create a safe environment where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
Through building genuine, trusting relationships with our client base, you will actively contribute to SSJ's core mission. Your everyday interactions will help cultivate a community of continuous growth and development, delivering real, positive change for both our service users and the wider organisation.
Who We're Looking For
· Engaging & Personable: An innovative, tenacious individual who can connect meaningfully with service users and multitask effectively in a busy reception environment.
· Empathetic & Resilient: Someone equipped with a self-reflective, motivated mindset who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
· Flexible Team Member: A dedicated professional ready to work service-based across a 37-hour week, Monday – Friday working week.
Essential Qualities and Skills
· Sector Knowledge & Experience: Experience working with this client group and a strong understanding of the impact of substance misuse on individuals, families, and communities. (Transferable skills from working with other disadvantaged groups will also be considered.)
· Awareness of Resources: Up-to-date awareness of the issues this client group presents with, as well as knowledge of the relevant interventions, resources, and agencies available locally.
· Core Competencies: Strong IT system skills, excellent multitasking capabilities, and proven expertise in risk management and building trusting relationships.
What we can offer you
We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact us.
Application closing date: 5pm on Thursday 24th September 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 1st October 2026
Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.
Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Supporting people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with the MSA Trust to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
The Multiple System Atrophy Trust is the UK and Ireland’s leading charity supporting people affected by multiple system atrophy (MSA) – a rare neurological disease with no known cause or cure.
We are here to support everyone affected by MSA including people diagnosed with MSA, carers, family members and friends, and healthcare professionals.
We do this by offering a range of support services, information and education, funding research and raising awareness and advocating for people with MSA.
As Chief Executive, you will:
If you are inspired and excited by what the MSA Trust does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: circa £70,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: London, N1 with hybrid working in place
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about the MSA Trust, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 9 October 2026
Both the MSA Trust and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
We’re looking for an organised and customer-focused Commercial Assistant to join our Development and Delivery department.
You will support Living Streets Services Ltd – our trading subsidiary and successful social enterprise – helping to deliver products and services including WOW – the walk to school challenge, Walk to School Week and Little Feet.
This is a varied role combining administration, customer service and sales support. You will process orders, respond to enquiries, maintain accurate records, and work with customers, suppliers and colleagues to resolve issues. Your work will help us provide excellent service, while contributing to the efficiency and financial success of our trading activity.
What you’ll do:
·Process customer orders accurately and coordinate fulfilment and invoicing.
·Respond to enquiries from schools, local authorities, project coordinators and other customers by telephone and email.
·Investigate and help resolve order, product and delivery issues.
·Maintain accurate sales, purchasing, stock and customer records.
·Monitor stock levels and support relationships with key suppliers.
·Prepare quotations and respond to sales enquiries.
·Support new and existing customer accounts and maintain database records.
·Assist schools using the WOW Travel Tracker platform and other digital products.
·Support the delivery of engagement and evaluation activities, including our annual design competition.
·Help coordinate outreach events and tender submissions.
·Provide general administrative support, including taking minutes at quarterly board meetings.
What we’re looking for:
·Experience of providing administrative, customer-service or operational support.
·Experience of responding to enquiries by telephone and email.
·Experience of supporting sales activity, such as preparing quotations or processing orders.
·Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
·Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
·Accuracy and close attention to detail.
·Confidence using CRM systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent workplace software.
·A practical approach to solving routine problems and knowing when to escalate an issue.
·The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
·A helpful, professional and customer-focused approach.
·A commitment to Living Streets’ purpose and to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Living Streets is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Closing date: 30/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
Interviews: 08/10/2026 – 09/10/2026
Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
Sheffield Hospitals Charity is looking for a talented Events Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of a growing portfolio of fundraising and engagement events from flagship fundraising events to brand awareness initiatives, you'll play a key role in creating experiences that make a real difference.
What you'll do:
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident managing multiple projects at once. You'll be a natural relationship-builder with a creative mindset, excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences. You'll have the opportunity to shape an established events programme, bring fresh ideas to the table and help improve the lives of patients, families across Sheffield.
If you're looking for a role where you can make your mark and deliver events with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
If you feel you have relevant skills and experience, please submit your CV and supporting statement to Sandra Smith, Senior Consultant via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.
Location: Sheffield (hybrid working available)
Closing date for applications: 21st September
First client interview: 2nd October
Second client interview: TBC
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Teams. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.
We help Sheffield’s hospitals, community teams, mental health and specialist services to cover the costs that the NHS can’t.



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Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable families? Have you considered working in the Charity Sector and are you passionate about supporting Volunteers? If so, we want to hear from you!
Home-Start Medway is a well-established Charity which has been supporting parents with children aged 0-5 years since 1987. Our ethos is simple and clear, ‘To be there for parents when they need us the most because childhood cannot wait’.
It's an exciting time to join our growing team. Having been identified as a leading light amongst Home-Starts and recently received the Kent Charity Award for best use of volunteers and the Queens Award for Voluntary service, we are now looking for a new Volunteer Co-ordinator.
The Volunteer Co-ordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of Volunteers who provide 1-1 support to parents / carers of children aged 0-5 years, sometimes providing direct support themselves.
Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator
Employer: Home-Start Medway (Charity no: 1108057)
Location: Medway
Hours of Work: Part time and Full time hours considered
Salary: £26,355 – £29,190 per annum dependant on experience
Responsible to: CEO
Main Responsibilities
· Work co-operatively with other team members to recruit and train volunteers and maintain a satisfactory level of available volunteers to meet demand.
· Manage a case load of families who are referred to the Scheme, matching them with appropriate volunteers and overseeing this support.
· Work with partners to review and design the volunteer training courses so that they include specialist models as identified by client need.
· Ensure essential records and checks for volunteers are accurate and up to date.
· Match appropriate volunteers with families and introduce them / monitor support.
· Provide support and supervision to volunteers that are working with families on your caseload.
· Provide regular bulletins / newsletters to volunteers and potential volunteers to retain enthusiasm and motivation.
· Develop and facilitate Volunteer social events and support meetings.
· Maintain accurate records of the support provided for families on our database system.
· Support parent to enrich their living environments by applying for grants for white goods or furniture when needed.
· To refer to and / or work in partnership with other agencies and service providers as and when required.
· To model age appropriate play activities to parents/carers and offer a range of strategies and activities to manage behaviour and assist child development.
· Signpost families to parenting groups that can support them such as the Solihull course or Incredible Years.
· Signpost parents / carers to relevant services to ensure they have the necessary provisions to meet their child/ren’s needs.
· Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
· To attend regular supervision meetings and annual appraisal.
· Work co-operatively with Management to support the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
· To contribute to the effective day to day operation of Home-Start Medway in accordance with governing documents, standards and methods of practice, Home –Start agreement and Quality Assurance standards.
· To keep efficient, accurate and confidential records, including statistics collection and collation. This would include the use of evaluation tools to enable us to evidence the impact of our work.
· To work within all Home-Start’s policies and procedures including: Confidentiality, Safeguarding Children Policies and Procedures and Health and Safety Policies.
· Be flexible and carry our other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
· To work within the ethos of Home-Start and have high standards of practice. The need to respect confidentiality is paramount, as is a mature and flexible approach to the work.
This role is a permanent post. You will be based at our office in Strood although will be required to work across the Medway area. As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:
· 30 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays)
· 2 days special leave days per year
· Birthday leave day
· Free tea and coffee provided in the office
· Pension contribution of 3%
· Christmas staff appreciation token
· Annual pay reviews
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via D.A.S
· Access to the Charity Worker Discount Scheme
Access to a reduced-price local gym membership
Home Start Medway is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for children, families, staff and volunteers. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful applicant will be asked to complete relevant pre employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and verification of qualifications and employment history. All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.
If you would like to apply for this position you will be required to complete an application form following submission of your CV and covering letter
Are you a creative person looking for role where you can make a lasting difference to people experiencing homelessness in Oxford?
This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract until 11 October 2027, or secondment for internal staff (maternity cover)
We are looking for a Complex Caseworker to join our Rough Sleeper team in Oxford who provide intensive support to people with complex needs experiencing homelessness. This passionate team offer person centred support service to help people who require a specialist intervention approach to support them through the transition from rough sleeping into sustainable accommodation.
In this role you will work collaboratively with the Rough Sleeper Navigator Coordinator and Outreach team as well as relevant partner agencies in Oxford to deliver sustainable outcomes to clients.
About you
Above all we are looking for people who share our values; who are passionate about supporting our clients to sustain their recovery. Even if you don’t think you match 100 % of the criteria, we would still like to hear from you as we value transferable skills. Potential can be equally as important as experience, so if you think you have what it takes, please do apply!
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
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Closing date: 10am on 23 September 2026
Interview and assessments on 6-9 October 2026
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Full Time | Permanent Contract
Salary: £28,804 per annum
Are you creative, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their community?
Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking an Activities Coordinator to lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by creating meaningful experiences that reduce social isolation, improve mental health and support individuals on their journey towards independent living.
As Activities Coordinator, you will design, coordinate and deliver a varied timetable of recreational, educational and wellbeing activities, working alongside clients, colleagues, volunteers and community partners to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
What we are looking for…
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people facing disadvantage and who can inspire others through creativity, encouragement and positive engagement.
Requirements and Benefits
Reporting to: Client Services Manager
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Benefits include:
About us
Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.
We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future and empower people to change their lives.
Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Iain McLeod or call for an informal conversation about the role.
Closing Date: 4 October 2026
We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.