Volunteer management jobs

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Newham. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£21,606 per annum, working 30 hours per week. The shift pattern for this role is 10 hour shifts 3 days per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

• Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
• Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
• Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
• Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
• Establishing a night-time routine

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others.
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience.

Desirable:

• Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications and languages.
• Look Ahead values the experience of applicants who have used our services or those similar to Look Ahead services.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see full Job description on our website

Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership is recruiting two posts – one in the East of Surrey (based in Redhill) and one in the West (based in either Guildford or Woking). Please indicate on your application which location you are applying for.

Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership has been funded by the National Lottery fund to create a network of survivor voice and influence in the new local government structures that are being developed for Surrey. We are looking for two proactive, organised and relationship-focused Lived Experience Coordinators to make a success of this nationally important pilot project. You will lead the coordination, training and support for volunteer domestic abuse survivors who want to represent the voice and needs of domestic abuse survivors in Surrey’s new structures. Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership is a group of independant charities working together to support survivors of domestic abuse across the county.

This job will suit you if you:

• Are passionate about the change that domestic abuse survivors can bring to communities
• Are a highly motivated organised coordinator
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Have strong IT and communication skills
• Can identify and proactively overcome barriers to participatiion

This post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010

Please apply with a CV and covering letter stating:

• which location you are applying for and,
• relevant expertise and skills you bring to the role.

Closing date - 1st July 2026 Interview dates - 9th/10th July 2026

Healthwatch

Healthwatch was set up in 2013 to champion the rights of health and social care users, and hold the health and social care system to account for how well it engages with the public.

Healthwatch has a remit which covers all publicly funded health and social care services for adults and children.

The Advocacy Project delivers Healthwatch Brent, Healthwatch Westminster and Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea – three of 152 local Healthwatch organisations. We’re building on the important work that’s been done to date, while bringing new insights from the voices of seldom heard and hard to hear groups.

About the role

In this role you will promote Healthwatch to local residents and stakeholders, and support people to get involved in our work. You’ll be a skilled communicator, comfortable networking and engaging with a diverse range of local residents. This role is primarily based in Westminster, and we’re looking for someone who can understand and relate to the diverse local population.

Your role will involve finding innovative ways to present the information the team gathers to key audiences. This will range from face-to-face conversations with partners and funders through to producing imaginative materials. This includes producing accessible reports and presentations to make sure we can maximise the impact of people’s feedback.

You’ll be responsible for a variety of internal and external communications for the Healthwatch Westminster producing impactful communications across all platforms including our website, social media channels and newsletter. You’ll also produce informative and engaging content for our websites, keeping it fresh and relevant for our diverse audiences.

As well as developing our online presence, you’ll own the Westminster engagement plan. This will involve identifying engagement opportunities, working with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure we have good coverage at events across the borough, and getting out into the local community to promote our service and hear from local residents.

Working as part of a small team, you’ll be involved in many aspects of the organisation. You’ll need to be flexible, with a ‘can do’ attitude to meet the evolving needs of the service. You will need to work in close collaboration with our other Healthwatch services in Kensington & Chelsea and Brent, and occasionally support communications and engagement in those areas when the need arises.

Key responsibilities

Engagement

î  Develop a vibrant engagement plan for Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea, ensuring that we reach a wide range of residents from different communities, with an emphasis on those most likely to experience poor health outcomes.

î  Develop effective relationships with local voluntary organisations and community groups to promote the Healthwatch service and carry out engagement activities and signposting sessions.

î  Practice culturally responsive engagement, demonstrating the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures with diverse protected characteristics, whilst maintaining openness and showing respect to people who have a different social or cultural background to your own.

î  Keep abreast of good engagement practice and actively seek out innovative ways to capture and express people’s views/experiences, including engagement techniques appropriate to different audiences.

î  Work in partnership with local community groups to support engagement in projects, including coproduction and joint communications.

î  Take a lead role in making sure all Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea activities involve people from all sections of the community, including seldom-heard communities.

î  Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that volunteers are able to participate in engagement plans.

Communications

î  Create engaging and up-to-date digital media content across all digital channels, including web content, Twitter and Facebook.

î  Create regular newsletters and e-bulletins, circulating these to key stakeholders to support engagement.

î  Design reports, presentations and stationery templates for the Healthwatch service, making sure all materials keep to the Healthwatch brand guidelines.

î  Answer and respond appropriately to calls about the service, seeking guidance from the team where appropriate to give signposting support via phone and email.

î  Keep up to date with best practice from Healthwatch England, by reading, attending courses and networking.

î  Carry out any other tasks needed for the service to run smoothly, as directed by the Healthwatch Manager.

General responsibilities

î  Participate in team meetings, training and organisational development.

î  Contribute to monitoring reports.

î  Keep to our policies, including health & safety, safeguarding and risk regulations.

î  Work to our mission, vision, and values.

î  Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, in line with the changing local and national landscape and carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential

î  Good understanding of the NHS / social care, in particular the importance of patient voice and engagement for improving and developing services

î  Experience of carrying out community engagement

î  Experience producing communication materials for a variety of channels and audiences

î  Experience of working with diverse communities, particularly in Kensington & Chelsea/ North West London

î  Good understanding of health inequality and the role Healthwatch can play in reducing this.

î  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from local residents, colleagues, partners, trustees and commissioners.

î  Excellent organisational skills, ability to take initiative and plan your own workload.

î  Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project and Healthwatch code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.

î  Willingness to attend further training and to adopt new procedures.

î  Willingness to promote Healthwatch and The Advocacy Project in line with our mission, vision and values

Desirable

î  Evidence of ongoing personal development and training related to the role.

î  Previous experience of working within a Healthwatch service.

î  Experience of creating visual content such as digital graphics or video.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident Committed and Mindful Employer.

Help young people build brighter futures.

Fixed-Term (6 Months) | Part-Time (30 Hours per Week)

Working pattern: Flexible across weekdays, with occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

At YMCA South Midlands, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Personal Development Coach to support young people seeking asylum as they begin rebuilding their lives in the UK. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and develop the skills they need to achieve their goals and realise their potential.

Working alongside each young person, you'll build trusted relationships, provide practical and emotional support, and empower them to navigate the challenges of settling into a new community with confidence and hope.

If you believe in seeing the potential in every young person and are passionate about helping people move forward, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Personal Development Coach, you'll work directly with young people seeking asylum, providing personalised support that helps them develop independence, resilience and confidence.

Using a relationship-first, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you'll empower young people to identify their aspirations, overcome challenges and take positive steps towards education, employment, wellbeing and community integration.

No two days are the same. You might be helping someone enrol on a college course, supporting them to access healthcare, encouraging participation in community activities or simply being a trusted person to listen and provide encouragement.

You'll work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure every young person receives the support they need to build a positive future.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building trusted, positive relationships with young people.
• Supporting individuals to identify and achieve their personal goals.
• Helping young people access education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities.
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and confidence.
• Supporting young people to settle into their local community and develop social networks.
• Working in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and strengths-based way.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate support.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to support plans.
• Championing safeguarding and ensuring young people feel safe, valued and respected.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Compassionate, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Skilled at building trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• An excellent communicator with strong listening skills.
• Organised and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a supportive team.
• Committed to equality, inclusion and empowering others.

Experience working with young people, refugees, people seeking asylum, homelessness, youth work, social care, housing, education or mental health support would be highly beneficial.

Experience of trauma-informed practice, strengths-based coaching or person-centred support is desirable, although training and ongoing development will be provided.

Why Join YMCA South Midlands?

At YMCA South Midlands, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to creating places where young people can belong, contribute and thrive.

This is a role where you'll see the difference you make every day. You'll help young people develop confidence, independence and hope, while being supported by colleagues who share your passion for changing lives.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, where every conversation and every relationship matters, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Contract Details

• 30 hours per week
• Fixed-term contract for 6 months
• Flexible working pattern including occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that changes lives every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now and submit your application.

Everyone is Welcome Here

At YMCA South Midlands, we believe everyone should feel they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the people we serve and where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

As a Christian charity, our faith inspires our values and our commitment to serving others. We welcome people of all faiths and none, and appointments are made on merit.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want every candidate to have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process.

If you have a disability, long-term health condition or are neurodivergent and would benefit from any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us at any stage. We'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) have contracted Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and LF Solutions to provide independent administration and support to FoCUS, their Forum of Carers and people who Use Services.

HOURS: 18 hours per week, worked flexibly, mostly Monday to Friday. To include at least one evening per month

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: £12,000 - 13,000 per annum (full time equivalent to £24,000 - 26,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications)

LOCATION: Home based or office based with regular travel within Surrey and NE Hants 

REPORTING TO: Mental Health Lead

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Surrey Coalition Board of Directors

CLOSING DATE: 22nd June 2026 at 10:00am

 

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People

Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.

Purpose of the Role

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) have contracted Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and LF Solutions to provide independent administration and support to FoCUS, their Forum of Carers and people who Use Services.

FoCUS enables people to have their say and influence the mental health services they receive within Surrey and Northeast Hampshire.

FoCUS was set up by SABP to:

· Place people at the heart of the delivery and design of mental health services

· Set standards for how they involve people

· Measure how well they involve people

· Measure how well they deliver services

This role is intended to facilitate and coordinate involvement in FoCUS by promoting the network and encouraging people who use the Trust’s services and carers to join and participate in user involvement activities, and raise themes heard from member experiences to the Trust for discussion.

Main Responsibilities

Promotion of FoCUS

· Encourage and enable people with experience of mental health services and carers to join FoCUS and to influence SABP’s services.

· Increase awareness of the benefits of user involvement and representation in building people’s confidence, sense of worth and self-esteem and in helping people to achieve greater social inclusion.

· Promote FoCUS to people who use SABP’s services and carers, across Surrey and Northeast Hampshire. Using a variety of communication and engagement methods including attending relevant outreach and community events with an exhibition stand or promotional materials.

· Increase the number of service users and carers joining as FoCUS members.

· Develop and maintain personal contacts within SABP’s services in Surrey and Northeast Hampshire to promote FoCUS to their clients, and encourage key staff to attend Community Group meetings.

· Liaise with other services including Community Mental Health Recovery Services, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and other public services and voluntary sector providers to promote FoCUS and encourage them to promote FoCUS membership to their clients.

Management of the Network

· Contact new FoCUS members to ensure their support and access needs are met and to encourage them to attend their local Community Group meetings.

· Work with LF Solutions to maintain and manage network enquiries, new members, meeting planning and delivery of the activities of the forum.

· Act as main contact for service users, carers and professionals for the FoCUS network. Manage inbox and all enquiries.

· Chair the meetings of the forum to ensure the smooth running of meetings and enable everyone to contribute in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

· Encourage members to attend FoCUS meetings and drop in’s to share recent service experiences.

· Produce a quarterly mental health Newsletter to promote outcomes achieved, manage the social media accounts for FoCUS.

Reporting

· Maintain accurate records. Keeping confidential member information up to date, undertaking data cleanses, recording meeting attendance and topics of discussion. Track activity and outcomes data for reporting purposes.

· Provide a quarterly report on activities and membership to SABP.

Development of volunteer FoCUS Representatives

· Encourage FoCUS members to put themselves forward to become a volunteer FoCUS Representative, explaining the nature and commitment of the role.

· Work with FoCUS Representatives on plans for engagement in their Areas and to agree their individual level of involvement in promoting FoCUS. Help them prepare their respective contributions to their Community Group meetings.

· Organise and attend a quarterly meeting of the FoCUS Representatives to prepare contributions to FoCUS Committee meetings, and provide support as required.

· Identify any training needs of FoCUS members and Representatives, to empower them to fulfil their potential and build personal skills and confidence to have their say.

General Duties

· Encourage existing and new FoCUS members to also join Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and the Independent Mental Health Network, offering opportunities for involvement in other issues affecting their lives.

· At all times, to work within Surrey Coalition’s policies. Including equal opportunities and health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.

· To work as a member of the team promoting FoCUS, including FoCUS Representatives and staff of Surrey Coalition and LF Solutions.

· Work flexibly to meet the responsibilities of the role and be responsive to any feedback.

· Carry out any other tasks within the scope of the role, as required by the Chief Executive and Mental Health Lead.

Person specification

It is essential that you have:

· Understanding of the value of user involvement and representation

· Understanding of mental health conditions and services

· Experience of working with groups and/or volunteers in community-based settings

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences 

· Good interpersonal skills to work with others to achieve objectives

· Self-motivated and able to work independently

· Advanced organisation and coordination skills with the ability to prioritise and plan your own workload

· Have a methodical approach to information gathering, recording and reporting

· A high degree of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative

· Confident phone call manner

· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so, or the ability to work from our office in Burpham

· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases, and video conferencing software

· The ability to travel around the county including occasional travel to the main office base in Burpham

It is desirable that you have:

· Personal experience of receiving mental health services or caring for someone who has

· Experience of chairing or facilitating meetings or groups

· Knowledge and/or experience of working with people who have used mental health services and/or carers

· Knowledge and experience of user and carer involvement in Surrey and North East Hampshire

· A good understanding of the Health, Social Care and Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS)

· A understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles

· Live within Surrey or North East Hampshire

This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (we will organise and pay for this for you if you are successful). 

As part of a remote working and flexible team we will support you to find the ways of working that suit you best. 

What we offer you:

· Flexible working hours

· Induction training and support

· On-going training and development and the opportunity to complete accredited training

· 27 days annual leave per annum (excluding bank holidays), raising to 28 days after 2 years of service 

· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

· Company Pension Plan

· Equipment (laptop and mobile phone)

· Pre-agreed expenses

· A great team and the opportunity to really make a difference! 

To apply

Fill in the application form available on our website by 10am on 22nd June 2026. CVs won't be accepted.

If you think you might be interested in this role and would like to have an informal chat about it, please do get in touch!  You can contact Immy Markwick by calling our office.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Customer Contact Centre Officer to join our Central Service Team located in Islington.

£26,936.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

To provide a Customer Call Centre as the "first point of contact" within Look Ahead for customers, staff, contractors and external agencies for rent, housing benefit, service charge, repairs, complaints and customer support queries.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

• As a member of the Customer Call Centre be the first point of contact for customers and staff
• throughout the organisation on all enquiries
• Deal with enquiries on Housing Management, Maintenance and Customer Support
• Receive and action maintenance requests for owned, managed or leased properties
• Receive, log and transfer complaints received in accordance with Look Ahead's policy and procedure
• Data entry into IT systems and databases for reporting and performance indicators
• Support of administration functions within the team

About you:

• Approachable and open behaviour. Works as part of a group or team
• A strong approach and commitment to providing an excellent customer service
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Educated as a minimum to GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• IT literate and can use Microsoft software packages and housing management systems
• Customer service skills especially verbal
• At least two years experience in working in a call centre, property and/or customer services environment

About us:

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

• We focus on Excellence and innovation.
• We are Caring and Compassionate.
• We are Inclusive and Trusted.
• We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Position: Senior Individual Giving Officer (Development)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London N4. With flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2 Charity
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174* after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Join the MS Society as our new Senior Individual Giving Officer (Development).

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking to take the next step in your direct marketing career? Do you want your work to make a real and lasting impact?

We’re looking for a motivated, organised and creative Senior Individual Giving Officer to join our ambitious, supportive development team at the MS Society.

You’ll play a key role in planning and delivering multi-channel fundraising campaigns and supporter engagements projects to time, income targets and expenditure budgets. You’ll have space to be creative, freedom to test new ideas, and the chance to shape the future of our development programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s already worked in an individual giving role and is ready to take on more responsibility.  You’ll be organised, with a strong eye for detail and a proven track record of managing successful direct marketing campaigns from start to finish. You’ll analyse results, test new ideas, and find ways to improve future campaigns.

With great interpersonal skills, you’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality campaigns and build relationships with supporters. With a creative and enthusiastic approach, you’ll take ownership of your work, shape our individual giving programme, and make a real difference to people living with MS.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences—especially those with lived experience of MS or disability.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 24th June 2026

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Trusts & Foundations Executive

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Location: Hybrid working (minimum two days a week on average in Oxford)
• Salary: £28,906 - £35,844 per annum 
• Closing date: 3 July 2026 at 12 noon
• Interview date: 13th & 14th July 2026 afternoons (preferably in person)

The Philanthropy Team are looking for a great communicator to support our Trusts and Foundations fundraising efforts as Trusts & Foundations Executive. You'll be joining the team at an exciting time of growth and ambitious targets, in a varied role which covers a range of skills and opportunities to work across the organisation. 

As Trusts & Foundations Executive you will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations manager in support of prospect research, donor stewardship, and writing grant applications and donor reports. This varied role offers an opportunity to learn and develop your fundraising skills and be part of an important local organisation.  We are looking for someone to take initiative in their role and manage their workload proactively and with attention to detail. If you are looking to grow and develop your fundraising skills, we are keen to hear from those looking to make a real contribution to the team.

We are looking for a proactive, keen communicator, with strong personal skills and a willingness to support the team as needed in a collaborative environment. Strong written communication skills are central to this role. If the role of Trusts & Foundations Executive sounds like the role for you, we would love to receive your application. 

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

We reserve the right to close the advert at any time should we receive sufficient applications, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

We are looking for a part time Fundraising and Development Lead to join a small global charity and play a critical role in securing funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the delivery of innovative development initiatives.

The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity with an established network of executive relationships in major foundations.

The charity
An ambitious, fast paced and passionate global development charity, with a start up culture, dedicated to make a lasting social impact. With staff based across the UK and Europe, this role can be home based within the UK.

The Role
You will work along side another part time Fundraising and Development Lead to focus on developing the Trusts and Foundations income.

This is a new business focussed role, where you will be required to build a high value pipeline of global trust and foundation donors and deliver compelling high value bids for support.

Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.

Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.

Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and pro bono partners.

The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation or charity.

Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.

Proven track record of securing for 6 - 7 figure gifts.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Salary: £30.322 FTE (£15,161 pro rata for 18.75 hours)
Hours: 18.75 hours per week 
Location: Worcestershire, Herefordshire and across West Mercia, with national travel as required
Closing date: 03-07-2026 23:59
 
WMRSASC reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified or a sufficient number of applications are received.
 
West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is seeking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and highly motivated Early Intervention, Prevention and Assessment Practitioner to join our Purple Leaf service. This is an opportunity to contribute to specialist work aimed at preventing sexual harm and supporting children and young people, families, carers and professionals through high-quality assessment, consultation, intervention and training. The post also includes specialist assessment and intervention work relating to sexualised behaviours.

About the Role
As Early Intervention, Prevention and Assessment Practitioner, you will:

• Undertake risk and needs assessments and produce clear reports and recommendations
• Deliver psychological, psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions
• Manage a defined caseload of clients
• Work closely with children and young people, families, carers, professionals and partner agencies
• Develop and deliver specialist sexual violence training and educational resources
• Maintain accurate records, evaluation data and outcome reporting
• Help develop service policies, procedures and practice guidance
• Promote Purple Leaf and WMRSASC services locally and nationally
• Represent WMRSASC at meetings, events and through stakeholder engagement.

 
About You
We are looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and a strong commitment to survivor-centred, trauma-informed practice.
You will ideally have:

• A Level 3 qualification or above in social care, health care, community work, education, therapy or a related field
• Experience of working within the sexual violence field
• Experience of working with children and families
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and legislation and guidance relating to sexual violence
• The ability to provide non-judgemental, trauma-informed support
• Strong organisational, communication and crisis management skills
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively with multi-agency partners
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

 
Desirable qualifications include AIM Specialist or equivalent assessment training, Adult Learning certification, and a Level 3 qualification in Sexual Violence.

What We Offer
WMRSASC is committed to supporting and valuing its staff. We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Benenden Health Scheme
• Accredited training and career development opportunities
• Regular management supervision and support

Safeguarding
WMRSASC is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant background checks and Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, WMRSASC is committed to ensuring the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
 
We aspire to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC.
 
This is an opportunity to join a specialist organisation making a meaningful difference to the lives of survivors and communities. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed practice.
 
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for an Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employment Services in Redbridge.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

Employment Specialists provide personalised support to set career goals, overcome barriers to work, and navigate every stage of the job search—from CV writing and interview preparation to engaging with employers and understanding how employment may affect benefits. The team also offers ongoing in-work support to help individuals stay in their roles and thrive in the workplace.​

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

You will bring a strong understanding of mental health and employment support, with experience helping individuals to find, return to, and sustain employment, and knowledge of models such as IPS. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners, and confidently present and promote services. Highly organised, you will be able to manage your time, prioritise tasks, and work to tight deadlines in an outcome-driven environment.

You will demonstrate a sound understanding of key policies and legislation, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, and the Equality Act 2010, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development. A positive, proactive, and person-centred approach is essential, with the ability to assess client needs, develop action plans, and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office and case management systems. Flexibility to travel across the borough and a commitment to supporting wellbeing and inclusion are also key.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Floating Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Criminal Justice - Mental Health accomodation in Brent, London

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

Empower a caseload of service users to manage their health and wellbeing. As part of a team, you will support a staffing rota offering support to service users between the hours of 8am-10pm Mon-Sun each week. In collaboration with your team, you will actively monitor wellbeing, mental health, housing and living environment to ensure service users journey into independence. Moreover, you will take a solution focused and co-produced approach to supporting service users with their move-on into independent living.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The role requires a quick learner who can gather and process detailed information accurately, make informed decisions, and share relevant information appropriately while maintaining confidentiality. It involves working constructively and collaboratively in high-pressure environments, often with individuals displaying challenging behaviour, requiring a calm, solution-focused, and non-judgemental approach. Optimism about clients' capacity for change, a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, and a flexible attitude toward working unsociable hours including early, late, and occasional weekend shifts are essential.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Contract: Permanent, Part Time

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Hours: 21

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Location: London

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Salary:£63,460 - £ £73,614 pro rata per annum. Please note the starting salary is £63,460 pro rata per annum (actual salary is £38,076 - £44,168 per annum) with an opportunity to progress up the scale over time.

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Closing date: 20th July 2026

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Expected date of interviews: TBC

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Doctor to join our team.

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About the role

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Lead Doctors are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the report writing process, the quality control over the reports, and act as a first port of call for queries from report writers. They are responsible for delivering training relevant to the production of medico legal reports. The work will include recruiting, training and supporting the team and ensuring continuing professional development. The post holder will also medically review reports of doctors in their service and, as other duties permit, write medico-legal reports for survivors of torture.

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About you

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You will be a qualified medical practitioner with full GMC registration and a current license to practise. Having an in-depth understanding of the social care and health systems in the UK. In addition, you will have significant experience of working with survivors of trauma and/or torture in a medical setting, and experience of writing medico legal reports.

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To view the job description and person specification, please kindly find the attached file. 

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To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter.​

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In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution)

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To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click here . 

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

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We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

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Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

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Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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No agencies please.