Social work jobs

Family Support Worker 

Maternity Cover up to 12 months

£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)

Essex and surrounding areas, including Romford, Ilford, Harlow, Loughton, Chelmsford

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker for a fixed term period of up to 12 months, on a full time basis (35 hours per week) to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Essex Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Essex Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

Location:

This role covers Essex and surrounding areas, including Romford, Ilford, Harlow, Loughton & Chelmsford.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

· We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Company car for front line care posts

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Time off in Lieu

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interview Date to be confirmed

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place at our Essex Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Digital Officer

We are seeking a creative and driven Digital Officer to grow brand awareness and supporter engagement for an international environmental charity working to protect rainforests and support local communities.

Position: Digital Officer
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Location: Remote (UK) with quarterly travel to Cornwall for team meetings
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February

About the Role

This role sits within the Marketing and Communications team and plays a key part in delivering the organisation’s digital marketing strategy. You will work across social media, website, email and digital campaigns, helping to create engaging content that inspires people to take action.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will help increase reach, engagement and supporter growth across all digital platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting delivery of the digital marketing strategy and KPIs
• Monitoring digital trends and identifying new opportunities
• Creating engaging content for social media, website, email and campaigns
• Producing visual assets and short form video content
• Leading on organic social media content and community management
• Supporting planning and content for paid digital campaigns
• Managing and updating website content using a CMS
• Supporting website optimisation including SEO, accessibility and user journeys
• Writing, building and scheduling email campaigns
• Creating marketing automations where appropriate
• Monitoring performance across digital channels and producing reports
• Making data led recommendations for improvement and testing new approaches

About You

You will be creative, analytical and passionate about digital communications.

You will have:

• Experience managing digital channels across social, web and email
• Experience creating content using tools such as Canva or similar
• Strong copywriting skills for different digital formats
• Experience using CMS platforms, particularly WordPress
• Experience using email marketing systems
• Confidence using analytics tools and interpreting performance data
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent time and task management skills
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• A genuine interest in, and commitment to, the humanitarian and environmental principles of the charity

It would be great (but not essential) if you also have:

• Spanish language skills
• Experience working in environmental, climate or international development sectors

Benefits

• Flexible working with opportunities to work remotely and from the office
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support
• Learning and development budget and access to training
• Generous annual leave and enhanced family leave policies
• Paid time off for volunteering and payroll giving scheme
• Supportive, inclusive and values driven working culture

About the Organisation

This organisation works in partnership with Indigenous and local communities to protect rainforests and strengthen resilience against environmental threats. Their work combines local leadership with data and funding to create lasting impact.

They are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and operate strong safeguarding practices across their work.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Digital Marketing Officer, Content Officer, Communications Officer, Social Media Officer, Marketing Executive, Digital Communications Officer, Campaigns Officer.  #INDNFP

If this role sounds like a good match for your skills and values, we would love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job title: Media and Communications Manager

Contract: Maternity cover, 1 year from March 2026

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Reports to: Head of Communications

Salary: £40-45k

Location: New Penderel House, 283-288 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HP

Working pattern: Hybrid working, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays based in the Holborn office and three days working from home

Company Description

PAGB is the consumer healthcare association. We represent manufacturers of branded over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, self-care medical devices, and food supplements in the UK. We empower self-care as the expert voice of the UK consumer healthcare industry. Working with Government, regulators and our members, we support the sector to responsibly navigate the ever-changing landscape, encouraging a fair and positive regulatory environment that supports product innovation, and promotes the contribution that self-care can make to people’s health at no cost to the NHS. Established in 1919, PAGB has a long and distinguished track record as the industry self-regulatory body ensuring balanced and responsible marketing of self-care products.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role, based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. The Media and Communications Manager, reporting into the Head of Communications, is responsible for the creation and delivery of PAGB's external, member and internal communications, overseeing media relations and the PAGB brand.

Overall accountability

• To effectively manage all content on PAGB website and microsites
• To effectively manage the PAGB brand and visual identity
• To organise, co-ordinate and support PAGB events
• To manage all aspects of PAGB’s media relations
• To be the first point of contact for all media enquiries
• To effectively market PAGB services, events and training
• To create, manage and oversee creation of PAGB newsletters
• To support internal communications

Key areas of responsibility include:

Website and digital communications

• Managing the PAGB website to ensure it is regularly updated with relevant information and content is optimised for search and user experience
• Proactively managing website on on-going basis to ensure that it is up to date and actively liaising with PAGB teams to gather information to update as needed
• Managing relationships with PAGB’s website developers to ensure ongoing maintenance, updates and technical support are delivered effectively
• Managing relationships with PAGB’s IT suppliers over domain name and security certificate renewals as required
• Managing the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) website
• Managing website and communications data analytics and analysis

Marketing communications

• Marketing communications to promote PAGB’s services, events, and training to members and non-members using appropriate channels
• Developing and supporting communications via various media e.g. social media, podcasts and video
• Working with external agencies to deliver engaging videos and graphics to demonstrate PAGB’s impact in key areas
• Managing PAGB’s partnership with the OTC Marketing Awards and other external partners
• Organising, coordinating and/or supporting PAGB events as required
• Development of content to be used in marketing and corporate communications, including but not limited to surveys, reports and market research
• Writing and managing external award nominations for PAGB, projects or individuals

Media relations

• First point of contact for media enquiries about consumer healthcare, over-the-counter medicines and medical devices and self-care
• Media issues management, developing messaging and response statements with the aim of ensuring coverage on the consumer healthcare industry and its products is fair and balanced
• Responding in a timely and compelling way to relevant external developments or media stories to generate proactive coverage which communicates our core messages
• Developing and delivering the media aspects of PAGB campaigns to promote self-care and amplify PAGB policy priorities and key messages
• Building, developing and maintaining high quality relationships with key target media across print, broadcast and online (national, consumer and trade)
• Building, developing and maintaining relationships with PAGB media experts
• Briefing PAGB spokespeople on key messages and organising media training as required
• Producing written briefings for PAGB spokespeople to support press interviews
• Media and communications activity to support regulatory initiatives, such as reclassification or safety issues
• Day-to-day contact for PAGB’s retained media relations agency on the delivery of the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS)
• Building relationships with PAGB members responsible who are responsible for media within their respective companies
• Managing and updating the Media Group Members on PAGB’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

Media monitoring

• Responsible for relationship with media monitoring service
• Responsible for identifying trends and flagging any areas of concern
• Identifying opportunities for PAGB experts via ResponseSource
• Regularly reporting on PAGB’s coverage in the media by creating monthly media dashboards and generating statistics

Brand and design

• Responsible for PAGB’s corporate branding, ensuring correct and consistent use
• Maintaining PAGB brand guidelines and document templates
• Using Photoshop and Canva to undertake basic design tasks inhouse
• Managing relationships with external designers and oversee design and production of corporate publications and documents

Internal Communications

• Responsible for creating and generating content for internal staff newsletter
• Supporting monthly internal communications meetings
• Collaborating with other departments on internal changes, employee initiatives, and sharing company updates

General

• Contributing to the development and delivery of PAGB’s strategy, plans and activity
• Reporting monthly on activity and results to inform regular member value communications
• Ensuring work is produced in line with PAGB tone and brand guidelines
• Staying up to date with new developments and best practice in the media and public affairs fields
• Any other reasonable requests from your line manager or management team
• Occasionally respond to urgent media enquiries outside of normal working hours, where required

Candidates applying should meet the below specifications:

Essential

• Experience of writing and producing engaging content
• Experience of developing and managing websites, ideally using Wordpress
• Experience of writing and producing online content and email newsletters
• Experience of working with the media and liaising with journalists and external stakeholders
• Experience of writing impactful copy, including press releases, comment pieces, and quotes
• Understanding of branding and design principles
• Ability and willingness to work at both a strategic and operational level

Desirable

• Interest in or experience of working in the UK healthcare sector/an understanding of the UK healthcare context
• Experience of working in a marketing or communications role
• Understanding of policy environment

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, contributing ideas and assisting colleagues outside of own remit when appropriate
• A self-starter who can work on their own initiative
• Ability to absorb new and complex information quickly and communicate it effectively
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities

Participation Worker

We are seeking a passionate and organised participation professional to lead work with care experienced young people and ensure their voices shape policy, practice, and change across Scotland.

Position: Participation Worker, Scotland
Salary: £27,953 to £33,130 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, Scotland, with links to the Glasgow office and travel across Scotland
Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 1st Feb

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people in foster care. Working as part of the Scotland and Policy and Campaigns teams, you will lead participation activity with care experienced young people and ensure their voices are heard, valued, and acted upon.

A key focus of the role is leading and coordinating the Young Person’s Advisory Board in Scotland, supporting young people to campaign for change in children’s social care and to shape the organisation’s work through meaningful participation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating the Young Person’s Advisory Board, including meetings, one to one support, and skills development
• Co producing, planning, and delivering a programme of participation and engagement events
• Supporting young people to campaign and influence policy and decision making
• Acting as the main point of contact for participation activity in Scotland
• Using trauma informed and strengths based approaches to support wellbeing and engagement
• Building strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and funders across Scotland
• Coordinating communications and producing project updates and reports
• Managing project budgets, monitoring outcomes, and contributing to evaluation and impact reporting
• Contributing to organisational participation strategy and safeguarding practice

This role requires some travel across Scotland and occasional evening and weekend work, including residential activity.

About you

You will bring experience of participation or co production work with young people, ideally care experienced young people or those from marginalised communities. You will be highly organised, creative, and confident working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of participation and engagement work with young people
• Experience supporting young people to campaign or influence change
• Understanding of children’s social care and the issues affecting care experienced young people and foster carers
• Experience of planning and delivering events and projects to agreed timescales and budgets
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice, safeguarding, and children’s rights
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal and external partners
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly when required
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice

Lived experience of care, experience of chairing groups, youth work qualifications, or use of social media in a professional context would be an advantage but are not essential.

About the organisation

The UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, working to improve the lives of children and young people in foster care and to support fostering families and services.

The organisation is committed to listening to those with lived experience and placing their voices at the heart of its work, campaigning for positive change across children’s social care.

What’s on offer

• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans

The organisation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those from under represented and minoritised backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process, and job share applications are welcomed.

Applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview under the Care Leaver Covenant.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Participation Officer, Youth Engagement Worker, Youth Participation Coordinator, Engagement Officer, Policy and Participation Officer, Young People’s Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Youth Projects Officer, Participation and Inclusion Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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:

• Generous 26 days annual leave to support a healthy work–life balance (excluding Bank Holidays)

• 6% employer pension contribution to help you plan for the future

• A friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture

• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to refugees and asylum seekers

• Regular supervision and ongoing support in a collaborative environment

• 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

KCBNA is an outstanding organisation that exists to tackle inequality, create opportunities and transform lives. Our award winning youth provision needs an outstanding youth service manager with excetional skills.

Role Overview

As the Youth Service Manager, you will lead KCBNA’s youth provision for young people within the KCBNA youth centre, King’s Cross and surrounding areas. You will oversee the delivery of funded programmes, develop new initiatives, and ensure high-quality workshops, training, and mentoring. This role also involves managing teams, budgets, safeguarding responsibilities, and building partnerships to support the charity’s mission of empowering young people and creating stronger communities.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management:

· Lead the design and delivery of KCBNA’s diverse range of youth provision.

· Ensure all evaluation reports required by the funder is completed in a timely manner liaising with the dedicated Grants officers.

· Develop and deliver engaging workshops, training sessions, and mentoring opportunities for young people.

· Ensure a seamless transition for young people.

· Take the lead on specific projects to grow and evolve youth work in line with the organisation’s strategy.

Team Leadership:

· Line manages the Youth workers.

· Recruit, train, and manage young volunteers.

· Oversee induction, training, development, and performance management of team members.

Safeguarding and Risk Management:

· Manage day-to-day safeguarding responsibilities and report to the lead safeguarding manager.

· Conduct health and safety risk assessments to ensure safe programme delivery.

· Enhanced DBS check is required

Budget and Resource Management:

· Oversee six-figure budgets, develop management accounts and collaborate with the Finance officer.

· Ensure the effective management, maintenance and up keep of the youth centre in liaison with the KCBNA admin support officer.

Partnership Development and Fundraising:

· Write funding bids and develop partnerships with corporates and stakeholders in Camden working collaboratively with the Chief Executive and Fundraising support member.

· Design and create engaging resources.

· Lead focus groups and identify opportunities for new programmes.

· Work with the youth team and KCBNA team to create content for social media and the website.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

· Use impact feedback and evaluation data to drive programme improvement.

· Produce clear, insightful reports for internal use, stakeholders, funders, and the Trustee Board.

General Duties:

· Maintain high standards across all programmes, ensuring alignment with London Youth quality assurance.

· Be prepared to deliver services across weekends, evenings, and during Holiday periods.

· Review and improve youth programmes using feedback surveys from young people and service users.

· Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager to support the smooth running of the charity.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as Centre Leader at our IntoUniversity centre in Southampton. You will have responsibility for running your IntoUniversity centre, including managing your team, planning and delivering the programme, liaising with external stakeholders and meeting  IntoUniversity’s targets for delivery.

A substantial element of this role is delivering our education programme to children and young people aged 7-18, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people, including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.

The role at a glance

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Application deadline - 9am Monday 2nd February 2026

Interview day (in-person) - Thursday 12th February 2026

Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate

Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)

Centre Leaders are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres

Location

IntoUniversity Southampton

The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day). Periodic travel out of the area is also required e.g. to London, this may include occasional overnight stays. 

Salary

£36,400 per annum.

Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year 
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support 
• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.

About Racing Welfare:

Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.

The Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
• Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
• Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.

You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
• A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
• Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.

Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential.

Why Racing Welfare?

This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).

As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today:
 Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 16 February 2026. First stage interviews will be held the week commencing 23 February 2026 in person in Newmarket. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our operations team. This role is full time and will be home-based with regular travel required throughout the Thames Valley region.

The Finance & Operations Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the financial sustainability, compliance and operational effectiveness of the charity. The postholder will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, rent and service charge accounting, housing benefit income and statutory reporting.

Alongside this, the role has strategic responsibility for office and refuge operations, including facilities management, health and safety, and central administrative systems.

The Finance & Operations Manager will work closely with the Director, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, manage key external relationships, and line manage finance and operations staff.

Due to the nature of work and focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. Therefore, this post is open only to Black and minoritised i.e. Global Majority, women.

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? 

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.  

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.  

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. 

·To deliver a high-quality support and advocacy service to women subjected to domestic violence, who are involved in private family law proceedings

·To work alongside court partners to help ensure women’s and children’s voices are heard through the proceedings and safety prioritised.

- Providing practical and emotional support to women and children affected by domestic violence
- Offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc.
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies
- Working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults

Benefits  

• 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) 

• Up to 6% matched pension contribution 

• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one 

• Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy 

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.  

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 9th Feb. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 2nd and 9th March.  

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? 

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.  

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.  

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. 

·To work as part of a team to provide emotional and practical support to women and children affected by violence and abuse through our Early Intervention hub and helpline service

Specific community language posts are also available for this role. Please indicate in the supporting evidence if you would be interested in the language post

- Providing practical and emotional support to women and children affected by domestic violence
- Offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc.
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies
- Working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults

Benefits  

• 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) 

• Up to 6% matched pension contribution 

• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one 

• Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy 

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.  

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 9th Feb. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 2nd and 9th March.  

About You:

Those who know you describe you as kind, understanding, and open-minded. You listen without judgement and treat everyone with dignity and respect.

In the workplace, you are recognised as reliable, approachable, and professional. You communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and are confident managing competing priorities. You have a natural ability to encourage, empower, and motivate others to make positive changes, even in challenging circumstances.

You are reflective and emotionally intelligent, with a strong desire to support individuals to achieve greater independence and wellbeing. Making a meaningful difference isn’t just important to you — it’s what drives you.

You may already have an understanding of the complex challenges faced by people who are vulnerable or at risk of exclusion. This experience could come from previous employment, volunteering, training, or your own lived experience, and you are keen to use this knowledge to support others.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to join our dedicated and supportive team.

Main Purpose Of Job:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team in a dual-role capacity, supporting two vital services run in partnership with Homeless Oxfordshire and Connection Support. The role covers both our Step Down provision—designed for individuals discharged from hospital under the Discharge to Assess model—and our service at Mawle Court, which provides temporary accommodation and support for people with complex needs, including those preparing for more independent living or in need of emergency provision. Working as part of a small, dynamic, and enthusiastic team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe and supportive environment across both services. You will lead on the case management of clients with complex needs, working collaboratively with partner agencies to develop and implement holistic, individualised support and move-on plans. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, helping them on their journey towards stability and independence.

Main Areas Of Responsibility:

• To proactively and dynamically assess, monitor, manage and respond to risk for individuals and in the service.

• To assess risk and suitability of referrals to the service and book new clients in.

• Ensure the effective delivery of high-quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.

• To work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the creation and delivery of holistic wrap around support and risk management plans for clients with complex needs as well as to ensure clients have access to appropriate healthcare as needed.

• To work collaboratively with clients to identify and work towards suitable move on.

• To work with other agencies to provide client centred support & risk management plans for clients with complex needs to identify work towards a suitable move on option within 6 weeks.

• To work alongside the Client Engagement Co-Ordinator to ensure clients have access to opportunities to be empowered, build their confidence and develop independent living skills; to facilitate groups and activities as part of this.

• To make and maintain Housing Benefit claims.

• Ensure that IT systems are updated as required clear, concise and up to date record keeping is maintained and ensure information is shared with the team and external agencies as required.

• To represent Homeless Oxfordshire at interagency meetings, as required.

• Manage challenging situations and report any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

• Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.

• Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.

• To be a supportive and effective part of the team, including contributing to the induction of new colleagues and work of the broader team.

• To ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire’s Equal Opportunities Policies are complied with and promoted in carrying out duties of the post.

• Comply with Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures.

• To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Homeless Oxfordshire.

About Us:

We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!

What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.

Would you like to join an organisation that is striving for systemic change? We believe it is not enough to reform structures and systems which are foundationally discriminatory. We are calling for a complete overhaul, and for people with lived experience to lead that change.

We are recruiting a Communities & Programmes Officer (London) to help hold and grow our community organising and capacity-building work. As part of our dedicated team, you will have the chance to make a real impact, working closely with our Community & Capacity Building Manager and wider community of organisers, advisors, partners, and community organisations. 

You will be supporting a growing number of capacity-building spaces, community partnerships, and political education work, while also having opportunities for leadership development and to shape parts of the work around your own strengths and lived experience.

If you're motivated by social justice and have skills in administration, event or community organising, building relationships, and communicating across diverse audiences, we want to hear from you.

We are particularly encouraging applications from people with lived experience of migration, and welcome applications from racialised, disabled, working class and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

As a lived experience and values-led organisation, and diverse team, we are looking for candidates with a:

• Commitment to upholding the rights of ALL migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate 

• A commitment to MRN's vision and values

The salary will be £28,860 per year. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 23.59pm 16 February 2026.

Date for interviews: week commencing 2 March 2026.