376 Jobs for the Social Welfare sector

About the role

As a Macmillan Money and More caseworker, you’ll be delivering high quality, holistic and efficient advice to people affected by cancer across welfare benefits, employment, debt prevention and related areas. The role combines high volume casework with early intervention advice and signposting so that clients receive the right support at the right time. Advisors will work across multiple channels, providing accurate information, practical assistance and seamless referrals into specialist support where required. The role will include face-to-face appointments across East and West Sussex where necessary. 

What you’ll bring 

You are an empathetic communicator who explains complex information simply.  As a resourceful and adaptable caseworker, you’ll effectively manage a caseload and be focussed on achieving great outcomes for people at a vulnerable time in their lives.  You must be a team player, open to feedback and keen to learn quickly.  Specialist welfare benefit experience is an advantage, but full support and training is available for candidates who can demonstrate they will be able to move through training at pace.

DBS required for this role.

How to apply

You will need to fill in an application form, addressing the person specification.   We reserve the right to close the advert early so don’t wait, apply now so you become part of our growing team.

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our friendly team and help support the continued work of our LifeSkills Plus team. You will provide intensive support to adults with complex needs who are further away from employment or training by using a strength-based approach, ensuring those accessing the programme receive appropriate practical and emotional support by visiting them at home or in the community.

The LifeSkills programme supports individuals and families to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. The LifeSkills Support Worker will work closely with the linked LifeSkills programme, entitled LifeSkills Open.

The Assist Team Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of operational advice service contracts managed by Auriga and is responsible for effectively managing individual and team performance.

Responsibilities: 

• Management: You will line manage a team of direct reports, including setting clear objectives aligned to corporate strategy, conducting performance reviews, dealing with HR issues, providing support, coaching and technical supervision.Identify training needs and provide opportunities for team members to develop their skills and knowledge 

• Performance monitoring: Drive your teams individual and overall performance through monitoring, training, coaching and where needed the implementation of performance improvement plans.

• Resource Planning: Optimising resources in the Assist team, to ensure high quality, efficient and a cost-effective service. Effectively forecast the required FTE to achieve contractual requirements and assign tasks and monitor to ensure completed in a timely manner.

• Culture: Create a positive and engaging work environment that motivates team members to perform at their best 

• Contract Management: Contract delivery and onboarding of advice service contracts held by Assist, ensuring SLA’s and KPI’s are achieved. To include stakeholder management and regular reporting on performance; 

• Process Improvement and innovation: Identify and implement continuous improvements to process to ensure we are effective and efficient in our operations, to improve the customer journey of our beneficiaries, and to better achieve business objectives.
  
  Requirements: 

• At least two years’ experience of managing people, preferably within an advice sector setting, and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success

• Experience of delivering outstanding customer service and process improvement, and be able to demonstrate the impact that you have achieved

• Demonstrable experience of managing teams remotely, using technology to support 

• Ability to demonstrate your leadership skills, and ability to motivate and manage the performance of your team, encourage them to achieve their full potential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to use your communication skills to create healthy relationships with your team and others. 

• The ability to work under pressure, manage and plan own workload and plan the workload of your team 

• Experience of managing contract performance and achieving excellent performance against SLA’s and KPI’s, be able to identify and react to any areas of concern and address 

• A good working knowledge of welfare rights and debt advice practices 

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Youth Worker to help us expand what we offer young people beyond sport.

About Alford House

Alford House is a youth and community organisation in Kennington, providing young people with safe, welcoming and structured opportunities to spend time, build relationships and develop their interests.

We want Alford House to be a place where young people can try new things, discover what they enjoy and develop their skills and confidence.

The role

As our Creative Spaces Youth Worker, you’ll help us develop and deliver creative and educational sessions for young people.

This is a varied role. You could be supporting young people with their homework, running an arts session, helping them explore dance and movement, supporting activity in our music studio or developing new creative ideas with young people.

We’re looking for someone who can bring their own creativity and interests to the role and turn them into engaging opportunities for young people.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and deliver engaging arts and creative sessions.
• Support our homework club and educational activities.
• Deliver or support dance and movement activities.
• Help young people make use of our music studio.
• Create opportunities for young people to explore different interests and develop new skills.
• Support youth-led creative projects.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Encourage young people to try new activities and get involved in the wider Alford House offer.
• Record attendance and outcomes.
• Work alongside our wider youth work team to create a positive environment for young people.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need to be a traditional youth worker to be right for this role. We’re looking for someone who has something creative to bring and knows how to engage young people.

You’ll need:

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Strong creative facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Enthusiasm for creating activities that young people will genuinely want to take part in.

Experience or qualifications in youth work, arts, dance, teaching or tutoring would be an advantage.

Why work with us?

This is an opportunity to help shape something new at Alford House.

We’re developing our creative spaces and want to create a broader range of opportunities for young people alongside our established sports provision. You’ll have the freedom to bring ideas, develop sessions and help create a space where young people can explore their interests.

If you’re creative, enjoy working with young people and want to use your skills to create opportunities they’ll genuinely enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours and pay

10 hours per week
Preferably 2 hours per day across the week, with flexibility.

£14.80 per hour

Part-time employment based at Alford House, Kennington.

Safeguarding

This role involves working with children and young people. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of safeguarding training.

How to apply

Please complete the Alford House application form and provide a CV.

In your application, tell us about your experience of working with young people, what creative skills or interests you could bring to Alford House, and how you would use them to create engaging opportunities for young people.

Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves.

The Advocacy People is seeking a proactive, professional Finance Manager to join our Central Services team. You’ll play a key role in supporting our mission to put people at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led, inclusive charity making a real difference to the people we work with.
• Flexible, home-based working with occasional travel and supportive colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A culture that values staff wellbeing, innovation, and amplifying voices.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a permanent Finance Manager to join our busy finance team, working 30-37 hours per week, over a minimum of 4 days.

As Finance Manager, you will:-

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the finance team, including supervision, workload coordination, ongoing staff development and continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Act as the main link between the Finance Director and the Finance Team, translating strategic direction into clear, effective delivery.
• Lead month-end processes including the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts, maintaining strong balance sheet control and exercising sound judgement on complex financial issues.
• Oversee income, credit control, cashflow, short-term forecasting and the administration of the finance system, ensuring data integrity, high-quality management information and appropriate escalation of risks or pressures.
• Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support financial understanding, compliance and the effective resolution of issues.
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational finance issues, escalating to the Finance Director as appropriate.

About You

We need you to bring:

• AAT Level 4 Qualification or significant equivalent finance experience in a similar role, with responsibility for management accounts, reconciliations and income monitoring.
• Experience coordinating month-end processes and working across multiple income streams, contracts or funding arrangements.
• A methodical, organised approach to prioritising work and managing competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgement, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues, identify financial and organisational risk and escalate issues appropriately.
• Experience supervising, supporting and developing others within a finance setting, with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Confidence using financial systems and Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
• A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of The Advocacy People.

The following attributes are also desirable:-

• Experience working in the voluntary or charitable sector, including knowledge of SORP accounting, year-end accounts and liaison with auditors.
• Experience working with local authority contracts or complex funding environments.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

As this role is home based with occasional travel you will need to have access to use of public transport or own car. If using a car, you must have Class 1 or 2 Business Use on your car Insurance. Flexibility with working hours, a good mobile signal and broadband service are essential.

What happens next

If you’d like to know more, the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website.

Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks.  Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received. 

Project 17 is a small organisation working to reduce destitution among migrants excluded from mainstream welfare by their immigration status. 

We are recruiting a Care Act Supervisor to lead our work with adults with care needs who are excluded from mainstream welfare by their immigration status.

The post holder will:

• Supervise and support the work of Care Act advisers and maintain the quality and consistency of the service.
• Manage  their own caseload working with adults in need of support under the Care Act 2014 and families in need of support under s.17 Children Act 1989.
• Be part of our capacity building team, strengthening other organisations to work more effectively with migrants with NRPF. 

ave you been affected by hepatitis B? Could you use your experience to help others?

We are looking for someone with excellent engagement skills, real drive and a passion for helping others to deliver a flagship new health service in North East London. You will use your own experience of hepatitis B to help others access the information, testing, treatment and care they need.

You will:

• Establish strong relationships with health and community service colleagues.
• Build strong working relationships with communities from areas where hepatitis B is common, such as South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.
• Recruit and develop a network of enthusiastic and well-supported volunteers.

Your role will involve patient outreach and engagement, organising and delivering events in community settings and building partnerships with community organisations. This is a frontline role requiring excellent communication and organisational skills. Creativity and innovation welcome!

12-month contract (with possible extension).

Salary: £28,860

Progression Coach

We are seeking a proactive Progression Coach to help young people at risk of homelessness secure housing, strengthen their finances and build brighter futures.

Salary: £29,481 per annum
Location: Manchester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing date: 27 September 2026

About the role

As Progression Coach, you will join a close-knit and supportive team working with young people aged 18 to 25 who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.

Managing your own caseload, you will provide personalised one-to-one support within the community. You will help young people find and maintain accommodation, improve their financial stability, build supportive social networks and engage in employment, education, training or other meaningful activities.

You will receive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and apply its principles to help young people develop resilience, motivation and independence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Managing a large caseload and delivering person-centred, strengths-based support

· Completing high-quality risk assessments and SMART, outcome-focused support plans

· Delivering one-to-one support in the community and occasionally facilitating group sessions

· Safeguarding young people and responding appropriately to concerns and emergencies

· Maintaining accurate and timely records on the client database

· Building partnerships with statutory services, private landlords, charities and community organisations

· Involving young people in decisions about their support

· Working with internal and external evaluation teams to improve service delivery

· Participating in supervision, caseload reviews, appraisals and team meetings

· Working flexibly to respond to the needs of young people when required

About you

You will have experience of supporting young people affected by homelessness, mental ill health, substance use or limited access to opportunities. Comfortable working autonomously in the community, you will be organised, resilient and able to maintain positive relationships in a busy environment.

You will also bring:

· Experience of independently managing a large caseload

· Knowledge of risk assessment, support planning and safeguarding

· Experience of lone working within the community

· Strong record-keeping, literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· A commitment to strengths-based and person-centred practice

· Effective partnership-building and collaborative working skills

· Strong professional boundaries and personal integrity

· A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect

· A reflective approach to learning and development

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK exists to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Since 1989, the charity has provided accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK.

You will receive tailored training and development, 26 days’ annual leave rising with service, family-friendly policies, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan and retail and lifestyle discounts.

Depaul UK welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to fair, inclusive and safer recruitment. An appropriate DBS check will be undertaken where required.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Progression Coach

Please note this role is advertised by NFP People, the recruitment agency acting on behalf of Depaul UK.

Deputy Outreach Manager

We are seeking an experienced people manager to lead high-quality services and improve outcomes for young people facing homelessness and complex challenges.

Salary: £32,606 per annum
Location: North Tyneside
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing date: 28 September 2026

About the role

Be the difference for young people facing homelessness.

As Deputy Outreach Manager, you will help lead services supporting young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or experiencing other complex challenges. You will supervise and inspire frontline colleagues, maintain high standards of support and housing management, and help young people move towards safer, more independent futures.

Working closely with the wider management team, you will make confident decisions, manage risk and ensure services operate safely and effectively. You will also develop strong relationships with commissioners, stakeholders and delivery partners, representing the service at regular meetings and supporting successful partnership working.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Supervising and supporting teams and individual staff members

· Ensuring young people receive safe, consistent and person-centred support

· Overseeing safeguarding, risk assessments and support planning

· Maintaining effective housing management and service standards

· Monitoring health and safety through regular checks, risk assessments and reporting

· Helping to manage local project budgets and resources

· Building productive relationships with commissioners, stakeholders and partner agencies

· Working with internal teams, including Finance, HR, Quality and Compliance, Fundraising and Communications

· Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation and continued development of the service

About you

You will be an experienced and proactive manager who can lead people, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in complex situations.

You will bring:

· Experience of supervising teams and individual staff members

· Experience of delivering safe services to young people at risk, both in accommodation and within the community

· Strong decision-making and risk management skills

· Experience of safeguarding children and young people

· Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· Strong professional boundaries and personal integrity

· The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners

· A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect

Experience of working within Ofsted requirements would be desirable but is not essential.

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK exists to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Since 1989, the charity has provided accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK.

You will receive tailored training and development, 26 days’ annual leave rising with service, family-friendly policies, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan and retail and lifestyle discounts.

Depaul UK welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to fair, inclusive and safer recruitment. An appropriate DBS check will be undertaken where required.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Deputy Service Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Outreach Team Leader, Housing Services Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Homelessness Service Manager, Project Manager or Support Services Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by NFP People, the recruitment agency acting on behalf of Depaul UK.

The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) is the UK patient-led charity for hepatitis C. The arrival of highly effective drugs allows us to cure almost everyone who has access to them. We now have an unprecedented opportunity to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled manager who has excellent communication and organisational skills. Working under the guidance of the Southern Regional Manager, you will oversee a staff team and an expanding network of peer programs across Surrey.

Experience of working with disadvantaged groups and an understanding of providing services to vulnerable people is essential, alongside an understanding of how lived experience can support this work.

Your work will involve maintaining and monitoring our existing HCT peer projects across Surrey. This will involve providing support and supervision to existing staff, managing operational issues on a day-to-day basis and overseeing the management of local projects. 

This post also involves regular liaison with external partners across the region, including key stakeholders and NHS colleagues at the Surrey Operational Delivery Network (ODN), alongside drug and alcohol services, hostels, outreach services etc.

We may begin interviewing candidates before the closing date and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Support Worker to help young people overcome homelessness and move towards brighter, independent futures.

Salary: £26,436 per annum
Location: South Tyneside
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing date: 27 September 2026

About the role

No two days will be the same in this rewarding role. As a Young People Support Worker, you will help young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability to build their confidence, develop practical skills and achieve greater independence.

You will manage a caseload of young people who need homelessness prevention or pre-tenancy support, developing personalised plans that help them secure accommodation and improve their wellbeing. By building trusting relationships and taking a creative approach to engagement, you will help each young person identify their strengths, overcome barriers and work towards their goals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Managing a caseload and delivering tailored, outcome-focused support

· Completing risk assessments and developing effective support plans

· Providing homelessness prevention and pre-tenancy support

· Delivering drop-in and planned sessions at the community hub and other local venues

· Supporting young people to access education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities

· Working with statutory services and partner agencies to provide coordinated support

· Maintaining safeguarding, professional boundaries and accurate records

· Completing health and safety checks and reporting concerns

· Supporting and supervising volunteers who contribute to the service

The role will involve lone working and responding calmly and professionally to challenging situations.

About you

You will be passionate about helping young people create positive change and able to build effective relationships with individuals who may be facing significant challenges.

You will bring:

· Experience of completing risk assessments and support plans

· A clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

· The ability to engage young people creatively and sustain positive working relationships

· Confidence working independently and managing challenging situations

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· Strong professional boundaries and personal integrity

· An effective and collaborative approach to partnership working

· A flexible and responsive approach to meeting the needs of the service

· A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK exists to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Since 1989, the charity has provided accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK.

Joining Depaul UK means becoming part of an inclusive organisation where every achievement matters. You will receive tailored training and development, 26 days’ annual leave rising with service, family-friendly policies, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan and a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.

Depaul UK welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to fair, inclusive and safer recruitment. An appropriate DBS check will be undertaken where required.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Key Worker, Project Worker, Tenancy Support Worker, Community Support Worker or Young Person’s Support Worker.

Please note this role is advertised by NFP People, the recruitment agency acting on behalf of Depaul UK.

Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate Young People Support Worker to help young people build the confidence and skills needed for independent living.

Salary: £11,734.40 per annum (FTE £29,336 per annum)
Location: Hanley Gardens, Islington
Hours: 15 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday
Contract: Permanent, part time
Closing date: 27 September 2026

About the role

Join a close-knit and supportive team working tirelessly to ensure some of the borough’s most vulnerable young people receive the care and support they need.

As Young People Support Worker, you will support young people aged 18 to 25 living within a six-bed, low-support accommodation service. Working every Saturday and Sunday, you will help residents develop their confidence, resilience and independent living skills.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Managing a caseload and acting as the named key worker for individual residents

· Completing risk and needs assessments and developing SMART, outcome-focused support plans

· Delivering one-to-one and group support within the accommodation and local community

· Supporting residents to access education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities

· Helping residents maximise their benefit entitlement, including Housing Benefit and Universal Credit claims

· Working with statutory services and other agencies to provide joined-up support

· Welcoming new residents and helping them settle into the service

· Maintaining a safe environment through safeguarding, health and safety checks and appropriate reporting

· Encouraging residents to influence decisions about their support and participate in wider activities

The role involves two 7.5-hour shifts each weekend, with working hours arranged flexibly between 8am and 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

About you

You will have experience of supporting young people or another relevant client group and understand the challenges associated with homelessness, poor mental health and substance use.

You will also bring:

· Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning

· An understanding of strengths-based or assets-based support

· Strong professional boundaries and personal integrity

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies

· A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect

· A reflective and adaptable approach to your own learning and practice

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK exists to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Since 1989, the charity has provided accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK.

You will receive tailored training and development, 26 days’ annual leave rising with service, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan, retail and lifestyle discounts and a death-in-service benefit.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Key Worker, Project Worker, Residential Support Worker or Young Person’s Support Worker.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People.

The role

At Cruse, our strategy, sets out our charity’s plans to grow our income and build on our expertise and unique position in the sector. We provide expert bereavement and grief information and support, and our charity has been supporting people for over 65 years. We support adults, children and young people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, through our national services, over 80 local branches and online information about grief and bereavement.

To lead and grow Cruse’s community fundraising and events programme, maximising income from existing activities/events while developing new fundraising opportunities. The postholder will take ownership of event planning and delivery, supporter engagement and volunteer and Branch fundraising coordination, helping to increase unrestricted income. This role is responsible for the planning and delivery of major events such as Cruse walks, whilst also creating new fundraising events for supporters to engage with us. Based in either the South of England or Wales

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please note that if you application does not include both a CV and covering letter, your application may not be considered. 

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 5 October 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 5 October 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders’ Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.

Join Us as a Supporter Care Manager
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within National Programmes wechampion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policies and legislation reflect their needs.We have a rewarding opportunity for a Supporter Care Manager within the Fundraising Operations Team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are:

About the Team
The Fundraising Operations Team plays a vital role in supporting the National Autistic Society's fundraising activities and supporter engagement. Working closely with fundraising, data services and operational teams, we ensure supporters, donors and members receive an excellent experience while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, governance and operational effectiveness. The team champions a supporter-focused culture and continuously seeks opportunities to improve supporter journeys, engagement and retention.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Supporter Care Manager to lead our Supporter Care function and deliver an exceptional supporter experience. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Supporter Care team, ensuring supporters, donors, members and enquirers receive high-quality and timely responses across all interactions. You will also provide strategic leadership on fundraising compliance, supporter experience and continuous improvement, helping to strengthen supporter relationships, maximise engagement and support long-term income generation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the Supporter Care team, ensuring high performance and excellent service delivery.
• Champion a supporter-centred approach, using feedback and insight to improve supporter journeys and engagement.
• Oversee fundraising compliance activities, ensuring adherence to fundraising regulations, GDPR and internal policies.
• Manage supporter feedback and complaints, including regulatory reporting requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading supporter care, customer service or contact centre operations.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams and improving operational processes.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, the Code of Fundraising Practice and UK GDPR requirements.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.

This advert is for a Permanent, Full Time position at 35 hours per week. Occasional flexibility may be required to support organisational priorities.

This role is Hybrid. We are flexible regarding work location and support hybrid working arrangements. The role is primarily office and home based with occasional travel for meetings, training and events as required.

What we can offer you

• Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• AnnualLeave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
• LifeAssurance– 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• BlueLightCard– Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.