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Part time, 7 hours per week | 12-month fixed term contract
London/hybrid
Are you a passionate and experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to use your clinical expertise to influence and shape the profession?
We have two exciting opportunities for SLTs (one adults focused and one paediatrics focused) to join the RCSLT and contribute to a diverse range of work, from supporting member enquiries and shaping projects around SLT practice and workforce sustainability, to contributing to consultations, endorsement requests and key professional issues.
Who we are
The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. The RCSLT has over 24,000 members and employs around 65 staff predominately based in a London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
The role
The role will provide timely, evidence-informed clinical and professional advice to support members and colleagues across the RCSLT, including member enquiries, SLT practice projects, consultations, endorsement requests and resources to support workforce resilience and sustainability. The postholder will work collaboratively across the organisation and with RCSLT’s volunteer Clinical and Leadership Advisors and professional networks, using data, research and professional insight to inform advice and identify emerging issues and opportunities affecting the profession. They will also horizon scan developments in clinical practice and the SLT workforce, contribute to relevant events and workstreams, and provide clinical content to support RCSLT communications and member engagement.
We are currently recruiting for two Speech and Language Therapist Professional Advisor roles, one focusing on adults and the other on paediatrics. Please ensure you apply using the correct link for your area of expertise.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for an experienced, HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist who brings strong clinical and professional expertise, a commitment to evidence-based practice and a good understanding of the role of a professional body. You’ll have significant experience working clinically within a relevant area of SLT (paediatric or adult focused) and be confident using research, data, outcome measures, audit, evaluation or quality improvement to inform practice and develop clear, evidence-informed recommendations.
You’ll be a highly organised and analytical professional, able to manage a varied and sometimes reactive portfolio of work, prioritise competing deadlines and make sense of complex information. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, and you’ll be comfortable facilitating, collaborating, influencing and adapting your communication to different audiences, as well as building and maintaining professional networks.
Above all, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about the SLT profession and motivated to make a difference through their expertise. You’ll bring enthusiasm, initiative and a collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and belonging and to the aims and charitable objectives of the RCSLT.
What we can offer you
- A competitive starting salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent staff training and development opportunities
- Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
- Generous Pension scheme
- Life insurance cover Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page via the apply button.
Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Interview date: w/c Monday, 26 October 2026 (on Teams).
There may be a task as part of the interview process.
We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.
The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.
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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are expanding our team of IPS Employment Advisors in our IPS service in the London Borough of Newham. You will be based in one of NHS mental health treatment teams in the East Ham area.
IPS services at Working Well Trust have been awarded the IPS Grow quality mark and adhere to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment.
This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain and sustain paid employment.
Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to employment as an integral aspect of wellbeing and supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training on the IPS model and in supporting people with mental health issues. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.
You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. The successful candidate will need to become comfortable in approaching employers, and showcase the advantages of our service in order to work with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.
What you’ll be doing
You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will be working to contract targets to maintain a high-quality service.
You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach thatalways remainsclient led.
You will be based at one of the following NHS mental health treatment teams:
- Community Recovery Team (North), Newham
- Community Integrated Mental Health Team (North), Newham
You will spend up to 65% of your week working in the community of Newham to provide localised support to residents of the Borough.
What you’ll need:
Experience in employment support is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings:
- A genuine desire to support people into meaningful employment.
- Commitment to person-centred work and either experience of or enthusiasm to learn the IPS approach.
- Confidence engaging with employers and promoting the benefits of our service.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
- Beneficial (but not essential): experience working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Beneficial (but not essential): local knowledge/ experience of the Borough
What we offer
- £33,000 per year
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, (FTE)
- Employer pension contribution of 6%
- Supportive environment within a growing, dedicated team
- Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
- Expenses paid for mandatory travel during work hours.
- Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
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We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
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To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
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Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage, for example due to a disability, learning difficulty or health condition, please let us know in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 (09:00). Please note, we may be actively interviewing during this time and may close the vacancy early.
First stage interviews: 5th - 16th October 2026
Final Stage interviews (in person in Stratford): w/c 19th October 2026
Considerations:
Please note: This post involves access to NHS clinical records through RiO. For confidentiality, information-governance and wellbeing reasons, successful candidates cannot be appointed within the same secondary mental health service area in which they are currently receiving care.
We will not ask applicants to disclose health information during the application or interview process. A confidential service-location conflict check will only take place following a conditional offer. Where a conflict is identified, we may explore an equivalent vacancy in another area, but alternative employment cannot be guaranteed.
Please upload your CV and answer our screening questions to outline why you wish to apply and how you meet the person specification.
Please note, we would be unable to proceed with an offer if incorrect information has been provided at application stage.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date : 4th October 2026
Salary: £97,000 - £103,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (flexibility required for later meetings etc)
Reports to: Head of Governance
Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site.
On an adhoc occasion you may be asked to work in London.
Extra Information: Open to conversation on hybrid, flexible and compressed working arrangements.
Key relationships:
· Motability CEO and Motability Board
· Motability Executive Team, Senior Managers and all staff
· Motability Operations Management and legal function
About the role:
The position is an in-house legal role, General Counsel, within the Governance team at Motability Foundation, a UK charity dedicated to creating a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
Working alongside the current General Counsel who works 3 days per week, this role plays a key part in supporting and protecting the organisation's interests by providing practical legal advice across a broad range of areas, including grants, contracts, disputes, governance and operational matters.
The role also involves overseeing external legal advisers where required and helping to manage legal risk across the Foundation's activities. Motability Foundation oversees the Motability Scheme, provides grants that support disabled people to access transport, funds organisations working to improve transport accessibility, and conducts research that helps drive innovation and positive change.
This is a full-time position operating within a blended home and office working model, with a minimum of two days per week in the Harlow, Essex office, including attendance on Wednesdays for the legal team's collaboration day, and occasional travel to London.
What you will be doing:
Act as General Counsel, providing (or arranging) sound, thorough and practical legal advice to the Charity and, in particular, its management, helping to protect and advance the interests of the Foundation and the people it supports in legal matters and negotiations.
Support best practice across the Group's activities, particularly in legal and governance matters.
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a range of contracts, including grant agreements, supplier agreements and key partnership agreements.
Support compliance and regulatory matters across the Group's activities.
Attend Complaints Panel meetings, which review escalated complaints, and provide legal advice, including advice relating to potential disputes.
Support colleagues with trade mark, domain name and other intellectual property (IP) queries.
Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments, identifying issues and topics relevant to Motability as they arise and recommending appropriate responses.
Escalate significant legal issues to the Executive Team and/or Board where necessary.
Support the Board of Governors and Committees during closed sessions, including minute-taking where required.
Instruct, or support the instruction of, external counsel and trade mark attorneys where required.
Your experience:
Experienced professional lawyer, registered to practice as a solicitor in England & Wales;
Broad legal knowledge, strong commercial awareness and sound judgement, with the ability to develop effective and practical solutions to complex issues.
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts.
Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit organisation and advising on charity law.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage a varied workload.
Experience managing external legal budgets and instructing external counsel, solicitors and trade mark attorneys.
Experience supporting disputes and contentious legal matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work collaboratively and develop positive working relationships with stakeholders, including working closely with the other part-time postholder to deliver a seamless legal service.
Ability to stay up to date with legal developments relevant to the charity sector, maintaining an awareness of the wider environment in which Motability operates.
Demonstrates integrity, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to represent the charity externally on legal matters and develop effective professional networks within the charity and legal sectors.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still encourage you to apply.
Benefits
Who are we?
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
We fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We oversee the Motability Scheme and provide grants to help people use it, providing access to transport to hundreds of thousands of people a year. We award grants to charities and organisations who provide different types of transport, or work towards making transport accessible. We also carry out ongoing research, in partnership with disabled people and key stakeholders in the industry, to inspire innovations that continue to champion accessible transport for all.
Why choose us?
We want working for the Motability Foundation to be the best career move you’ve ever made. When you join the Motability Foundation you will join a group of people who are supportive, innovative and motivated to improve the lives of our beneficiaries.
We value everyone’s unique qualities and celebrate having a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. This is embedded into our values, Collaborative, Respectful and Evolving.
We bring our people together through our People Forum, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Social Squad and our Wellbeing Champions and our employee Spotlight Awards help us recognise the excellence and dedication of our staff.
We are proud to be recognised as Disability Confident Leader, have attained Platinum Level Award for Investors in People and are members of the Business Disability Forum.
A career with Motability Foundation can offer you so much more than earning potential, we pride ourselves in offering some fantastic benefits. Some of these include:
26 days annual leave, plus the option to buy/ sell up to five days.
One wellbeing day for extra flexibility.
Pension scheme - Up to 20%, including a 10% non-contributory contribution and matched contributions up to 5%.
Life Assurance of four times your salary.
Private healthcare through BUPA for you and your family, along with a Medicash Health Plan.
Employee assistance programme: GP appointments, eye tests, flu vaccinations, sick pay and free gym and yoga sessions.
Enhanced Parental Leave, including Adoption Pay.
Free parking, EV charge points and a minibus service to/from the town centre and train station.
Fresh fruit, breakfast snacks, and a Dress for Your Day dress code.
Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, and we aim to be an employer of choice for candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing and when working with us, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.
To help us create an inclusive workplace we are committed to offering to interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances, we may need to limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Remote/London (must be able to attend the London office at least twice per month if remote working)
Permanent | Part-time (4 days / 28 hours per week)
£44,358 (London-based) / £39,587 (non-London-based) FTE + excellent benefits
Join our Research & Outcomes team at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and help shape the future of speech and language therapy. You’ll plan, deliver and evaluate projects that strengthen research capacity, capability and culture across the profession, champion evidence-based practice, and support members in making the most of outcomes, health informatics and data.
Who we are
The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. The RCSLT has over 24,000 members and employs around 65 staff predominately based in a London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
The role
As a Research & Outcomes Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the RCSLT’s research and outcomes work, helping to strengthen research culture, champion evidence-based practice and support the profession to make better use of evidence and data.
You’ll take operational responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects and initiatives, from research priority setting and engagement, to collecting and analysing data, supporting evidence synthesis and monitoring impact. You’ll also help bring this work to life through engaging communications across RCSLT research channels, as well as presentations, webinars, conferences and events.
Working closely with RCSLT members, colleagues and external stakeholders, you’ll provide expert, evidence-based advice on research, outcomes, clinical and professional issues, while responding to enquiries and supporting teams across the organisation to identify, understand and apply research evidence.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining research, project delivery, data, communication and stakeholder engagement, and who wants to make a tangible difference to the future of speech and language therapy.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and current RCSLT member with strong clinical and professional knowledge and a passion for research and evidence-based practice. You’ll have experience of literature searching, critical appraisal and evidence synthesis, alongside knowledge of research, evaluation, outcome measures and data analysis.
You’ll be confident turning complex evidence and data into clear, accessible insights and communicating these effectively to a range of audiences.
You’ll be highly organised, analytical and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. A collaborative approach is essential, as you’ll work with members, colleagues and external stakeholders to provide expert guidance and support. Above all, you’ll be committed to using research and evidence to improve practice and outcomes, championing equality, diversity and inclusion, and contributing positively to the RCSLT’s aims and values.
What we can offer you
- A competitive starting salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent staff training and development opportunities
- Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
- Generous Pension scheme
- Life insurance cover
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!
How to apply
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 19 October 2026.
Interview date: w/c Monday 2 November 2026 (held virtually).
There may be a task that will be needed to be completed as part of the interview process.
We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.
The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.
Helpline Adviser
£25,563.66 per year
Leeds LS1 5SH / Remote Worker
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
Our Services team based in Leeds has an opening for a Helpline Adviser.
Location: This role requires weekly attendance at Scope Leeds office (3 Brewery Wharf, Leeds, LS10 1JF). We therefore ask that applicants are based within a reasonable commuting distance to the office in Leeds.
The working pattern for this role will be agreed and will be varied over shift patterns between 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and to include some Saturday working 10am to 6pm.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Monday 5 October 2026.
The role
We are looking for a self-starter with the ability to prioritise their own workload whilst advising Scope’s helpline customers. To provide support to helpline customers, supporters and donors and Scope enquiry customers.
In this role, you will:
· Provide consistent high-quality responses to enquiries received at Scope’s Helpline via telephone, email, live chat, our online community, and social networking channels, within set turnaround times.
· Ensure that customers feel valued and are provided with information that is tailored to meet individual need, is accurate, up to date and accessible to them.
· Provide excellent customer service with a friendly and empathetic manner.
· Continually update your knowledge around disability issues and to share learning across the team, to offer an expert service to Scope’s customers.
· Identify the correct person/department and efficiently transfer calls internally when customers ring with general enquiries.
· Ensure that details of all enquiries are logged accurately on the customer database in a timely manner and that quality data and information is maintained.
· Work within Scope’s policies relating to customer confidentiality and data protection.
· Follow Scope’s policy and process around safeguarding and to make decisions regarding relevant customers as appropriate.
· Promote Scope and its values around equality, inclusion and the social model of disability and to present a positive image of the organisation in all aspects of work.
· Contribute to team meetings and discussions and to proactively contribute to the continued improvement of the service.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
· Demonstrable experience of providing advice and information.
· Experience of working in a contact centre environment with a friendly and empathetic manner.
· Excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate correctly to all of Scope’s internal and external customers.
· Drive and enthusiasm to the role and be able to demonstrate that you care passionately about improving the lives of disabled people.
Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Additional information
You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.
Anonymised applications
We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.
Our values
Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.
We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.
Disability confident scheme
We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.
To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.
If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.
You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.
Important to know:
You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.
If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
If you've applied for this position previously, thank you for your continued interest. There's no need to reapply, as your earlier application has already been reviewed.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
About the role
The New Business Manager will lead the proactive identification, cultivation, and conversion of new corporate partners. The role will be responsible for driving the development of tailored, high-impact proposals and pitches to engage relevant companies, securing strategic, multi-faceted partnerships that align with the charity’s mission and plans for growth.
Working closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, the post-holder will play a key role in expanding our portfolio and building a robust, diverse pipeline of high-value corporate support. The role is based in the Income Generation Directorate.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development:
- Build a robust new business pipeline by prospecting, developing and winning new income from major, national and new corporate partners.
- Negotiate, tailor and secure a variety of different kinds of new partnerships.
- Lead on managing new business pitches including supporting and briefing senior stakeholders accompanying meetings.
- Champion initiatives, projects and events that help the team to cultivate and win new partners.
Relationship Building:
- Build strong, influential relationships with key decision-makers internally and externally.
- Represent the charity at external events, meetings, and networking opportunities to grow visibility and connections.
Strategy and Collaboration:
- Contribute to the development of the corporate new business strategy, including pipeline planning, prospect segmentation and market targeting.
- Work closely with the Case for Support Manager and the Marketing and Communications Team to produce compelling, bespoke collateral.
- Collaborate with the wider Income Generation team to ensure alignment across donor and partner strategies.
Reporting and Administration:
- Maintain accurate prospect and pipeline data on the charity’s CRM system.
- Produce regular activity reports, forecasts, and insight for the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and ethical fundraising standards.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- Experience of building strong successful long-term corporate partnerships.
- Strong track record of securing multiple six-seven figure sums from partnerships and delivering against income targets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills including diplomacy, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
- A demonstrable entrepreneurial approach, with strong networking and research skills.
- Highly self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working to ambitious targets.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach to pipeline development.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a charity fundraising or high-value partnerships team.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and fundraising best practices.
- Understanding of disability, health, or animal welfare sectors.
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service Payment
- Annual leave enhancements recognising long service
- Day off for your birthday
- Defined contribution group personal pension plan
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Eye care
- Hearing tests
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops
- Pet Dog Policy
Closing date: 14th October 2026.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).
The Belay Foundation supports adoptive, kinship and special guardianship families raising children who have experienced early developmental trauma, often alongside neurodiversity. Founded in 2020 from lived experience, Belay offers something many families struggle to find elsewhere: practical, in-home support and expert guidance that’s genuinely trauma-responsive, delivered by people who understand what these families are living through.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage in our development. Over the past year, we have strengthened our services, systems and organisational foundations and developed ambitious plans for the future. As we continue to grow our reach and impact, we're looking for a Services Manager to organise and deliver our services such as guidance on trauma responsive respite and disability benefit expertise to our families.
Working closely with our Services Director, you'll use your lived or professional experience of our adoptive and kinship families to develop and deliver valued, practical and trauma-responsive support to families across England and Wales. This is key role, working directly with parents and carers, and an opportunity to really make a difference in our families’ lives.
This is a home-based role for two days per week (0.4 FTE), offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to shape a growing national charity. There may be potential to increase the hours over time, subject to funding, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow with the organisation. This is a home‑based role, but applicants must be permanently based, and have the right to work, in the United Kingdom. For legal, tax, and operational reasons, we cannot consider applications from outside the UK.
If you're someone passionate about making a difference to adoptive and kinship families with the experience of delivering family support, we'd love to hear from you.
Please see the Candidate Application Pack for further details, including the full job description, candidate requirements and the application/ interview process. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications one week early should we receive a very high number of candidates.
The Belay Foundation aims to improve the life chances of children in adoptive, kinship care and special guardian families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
About the role
This role will drive income growth and deepen engagement across local communities in the region, play a key role in growing and stewarding supporter-led activity, recruiting and empowering volunteers, and championing legacy giving across the region and deliver an ambitious programme of community and events fundraising, working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and service delivery to maximise reach, impact, and return on investment.
Responsible to: North Regional Community and Events Manager.
Based: Community based in Scotland.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising:
- Meet an annual income target for the region.
- Delivery of existing and new fundraising products.
- Organising and supporting fundraising events and activities within the region.
- Ensure participants are stewarded on their supporter journey.
- Lead where appropriate, project teams on campaigns and product development.
- Build new relationships with small to medium-sized local businesses, local groups and societies, faith organisations and events and event participants to maximise fundraising in the region.
- Use fundraising products to secure sponsorship for partnership dogs within the region.
- Work cooperatively with other fundraising colleagues (Events, Individual Giving and Major Giving, including corporates and trusts and with communications) to jointly further the impact of fundraising regionally.
- Support and deliver local legacy conversations and the legacy promotion.
- Resource fundraising volunteers with legacy awareness training or guidance.
- Contribute to an uplift in legacy pledges or enquirers sourced via community channels.
- Deliver regional legacy awareness events or campaigns.
Support, networks local relationships:
- Recruit, train, develop, support and motivate community event volunteers and supporters.
- In collaboration with regional service staff, establish, support and maintain relationships with Hearing Dogs networks of volunteers based around regional projects.
- Ensure good relations are established and maintained with a variety of media, including local and social to promote the Hearing Dogs brand and develop fundraising and engagement.
- Represent the Charity at volunteer and sector functions and events.
Maximising digital platforms:
- Use social media platforms, e.g. Facebook, X, to support fundraising initiatives, supporter journey and relationship building.
- Use digital event and online fundraising platforms to support events, fundraising and engagement.
Financial and reporting:
- Monitor regional income/expenditure monthly against budget.
- Report on variances and implement appropriate contingency plans.
- Maintain the charity database with timely and accurate donor, supporter and third-party information ensuring compliance with GDPR.
- To report back on a regular basis to the Head of Community Fundraising and Events as to activity, progress and achievement against identified financial and soft targets.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- Proactive and confident self-starter with experience of raising funds or from equivalent experience gained either within the voluntary sector or the commercial world.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with an enthusiastic and positive approach.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to contribute towards the success of the Community Fundraising team and wider team at Hearing Dogs.
- Computer literate with MS365 applications and knowledge and experience of databases and an ability to keep accurate records of all contacts and relevant information.
- Ability to work on own, without close and constant support and supervision and to be able to handle pressure, deadlines and targets.
- Educated to A Level or equivalent.
- A full current driving license.
Desirable:
- Experience of the voluntary sector and fundraising.
- An understanding of charity law and how it relates to community fundraising.
- Understanding of digital and direct marketing in fundraising
- Experience of public speaking and presenting to a diverse range of audiences.
- An understanding and affinity of the challenges faced by the deaf community and the disability marketplace.
- A significant record of achievement in raising funds either gained within the voluntary sector or within a sales background.
- A team player with a desire to inspire and motivate others.
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service Payment
- Annual leave enhancements recognising long service
- Day off for your birthday
- Defined contribution group personal pension plan
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Eye care
- Hearing tests
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops
- Pet Dog Policy
Closing date: 9th October 2026.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Community Outreach Worker to join our experienced team, supporting adults with acquired brain injuries across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
This is a varied and rewarding role, providing information, advice, guidance and practical support to individuals who may be facing significant health, social and emotional challenges following a brain injury. You will help people to identify appropriate support and work towards greater independence, confidence and wellbeing.
You will work closely with individuals, their families and carers, as well as a wide range of health, social care, public and voluntary sector organisations, helping to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.
No two days will be the same. The role involves working independently in the community and travelling throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, so flexibility and the ability to organise and manage your own workload are essential.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a person-centred approach and the confidence to work with people in sometimes complex or sensitive circumstances.
If you are motivated by helping people rebuild their lives following brain injury and would like to be part of a supportive and committed team, we would love to hear from you.
Interview Process
Initial interviews will be held on Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October 2026.
Shortlisted candidates progressing to the second stage will be invited to attend a second-stage interview on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Applicants are asked to ensure they are available on the relevant interview dates before applying.Interview Process
Initial interviews will be held on Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October 2026.
Shortlisted candidates progressing to the second stage will be invited to attend a second-stage interview on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
About Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and organised Interim Partnership Advisor to join our Partnership Support Team on a full-time basis. You’ll manage a defined geographic area covering Borders, East, North East and Highlands.
Responsible to: Partnership Support Area Manager.
Based: Community based in Scotland (covering Borders, East, North East and Highlands).
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Key Responsibilities
Companionship – Supporting Thriving Partnerships:
- Provide long-term, person-centred advice, guidance, and wellbeing planning to partnerships within an allocated regional area. Ensuring all recipients feel they are treated with attention, courtesy and respect.
- Manage a caseload of partnerships, ensuring regular in-person visits (once per quarter after the first 6 months) and ongoing tailored support via multiple channels.
- Develop and implement partnership support and wellbeing plans, with robust risk management measures.
- Support the integration of new partnerships into the local community, delivering monthly support throughout the first 6 months.
- Lead on retirement and bereavement pathways, offering planning, preparation, emotional support, and signposting to alternative Hearing Link Services (HLS) where appropriate.
- Provide behavioural guidance and targeted interventions to maintain healthy, successful partnerships.
Connection – Building Community and Networks:
- Organise and attend local community events to strengthen relationships and engagement.
- Deliver peer-based community programmes that bring together partnerships and Peer Support Volunteers to share experiences, insights, and encouragement.
- Facilitate support groups for hearing dog partnerships, encouraging shared learning, problem-solving, and mutual encouragement.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, volunteers, and external agencies—including support workers, local councils, employers, and veterinary practices—to remove barriers and improve outcomes.
- Advocate Partnership Volunteer Updates to maintain volunteer engagement and connection.
Confidence – Empowering Partnerships to Flourish:
- Focus on quality of service and partnership outcomes, adapting support levels to meet individual needs.
- Provide timely emergency cover and practical assistance within the allocated territory, with ad hoc support to neighbouring counties as required.
- Conduct thorough root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and implement early interventions through targeted coaching and problem-solving.
- Apply person-centred, evidence-based decision-making to manage partnership breakdowns, returns, cases, and alerts effectively.
- Conduct annual assessments of each partnerships performance and wellbeing to review ongoing requirements and verify continued compliance with accreditation standards.
- Keep partnership records accurate, current, and reflective of evolving needs.
- Capture and share impactful stories to showcase the value and outcomes of our work.
- Maintain and continually develop expertise in hearing loss, assistive technology, hearing awareness, dog training, and canine wellbeing.
- Join team events, meetings, and training at regional locations and Hearing Dogs centres, with occasional overnight stays to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will need full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel within and around Borders, East, North East and Highlands, and to our centres.
Knowledge:
- Canine Behaviour & Training: Up-to-date knowledge of canine training practices, behaviour reinforcement, and emotional wellbeing support.
- Task-Related Assessment: Ability to monitor and evaluate a dog’s task performance, identifying and addressing lapses.
- Hearing Loss & Deaf Awareness: BSL Level 2 or above with strong Deaf awareness.
- Partnership Development: Understanding of person-centred support approaches and the user experience throughout the partnership lifecycle.
- Organisational Policies & Standards: Knowledge of HR policies, GDPR, equality legislation, and Assistance Dogs International (ADI) standards.
Skills:
- Behavioural Guidance: Provide advice on maintaining and reinforcing behaviours, resolving challenges, and refining training plans.
- Listening & Empathy: Demonstrate strong listening skills, emotional intelligence, and compassion, especially when working with vulnerable people or those experiencing grief.
- Relationship Building: Establish and maintain trust-based relationships with partnerships, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution: Apply solution-focused methods, coaching, and mentoring to resolve partnership or task issues.
- Root Cause Analysis: Identify and address recurring challenges by working with internal teams on sustainable solutions.
- Time Management & Organisation: Manage multiple partnerships and initiatives effectively, meeting deadlines and priorities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work productively with colleagues across different departments and functions.
- Communication: Adapt communication style for different audiences; communicate clearly across teams, stakeholders, and volunteers.
- Storytelling: Create engaging communications about partnership journeys for updates and stakeholder engagement.
- Driving: Hold a valid driving licence and be able to travel within the allocated territory.
Behaviours:
- Self-Conduct: Lead and motivate others, holding self and others accountable while maintaining professionalism.
- Person-Centred Mindset: Tailor support and training to the unique needs, learning styles, and abilities of each partnership.
- Community Building: Foster a sense of belonging by creating opportunities for partnerships and volunteers to connect and collaborate.
- Accountability & Reliability: Deliver on commitments, meeting organisational and partnership expectations.
- Continuous Learning: Maintain professional development in canine behaviour, hearing loss, and assistive technologies.
- Professionalism: Act respectfully, reliably, and with integrity in all interactions
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service Payment
- Annual leave enhancements recognising long service
- Day off for your birthday
- Defined contribution group personal pension plan
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Eye care
- Hearing tests
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops
- Pet Dog Policy
Closing date: 23rd October 2026.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).
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This peer support project is delivered in partnership with South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust to support Carers of people with mental health conditions. This project will work to support Carers through one-to-one support, outreach, training and peer support groups.
About The Role:
Using your lived experience of caring for someone with a mental health condition, and a strengths-based approach, you will support mental health Carers in their caring role. You will provide person centred one-to-one- support, information, signposting, and advocacy, develop, and facilitate peer support groups and deliver training and outreach sessions at different locations across the borough.
Key Requirements of the role Include:
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Lived experience of Caring for someone with a mental health condition
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Knowledge and understanding of mental health and the associated challenges and support needs.
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The ability to work within the principles and values of peer support.
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Confidence supporting people on a one-to-one basis.
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Experience of / ability to facilitate peer support groups and training.
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Clear communication and good interpersonal skills
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Efficient organisation and time management skills
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Developed IT skills, with experience using databases and communication platforms.
Please see the job description and person specification for the full list of requirements and specifications.
Our Charity:
We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.
Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
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Hybrid on completion of the induction period with a minimum 60% office based.
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Friendly team and working environment
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Annual leave starts at 31 days increasing to 36 days plus bank holidays
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Contributory company pension,
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Employee assistance program.
If you're committed to working in the voluntary sector and want to be part of a diverse team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, this role is for you!
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.
To apply: Please submit a current CV (No longer than 2 A4 pages) and a comprehensive cover letter (no longer than 2 A4 pages) stating how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and person specification.
Please note, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is evident AI tools have been used in place of original, personal responses.
We are actively interviewing so reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage applications as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Carers and people affected by caring responsibilities.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are expanding our team of IPS Employment Advisors in our IPS service in the London Borough of Enfield. You will be based in one of NHS mental health treatment teams in Enfield Town and Edmonton areas.
This IPS service at Working Well Trust has been awarded the IPS Grow quality mark and adheres to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment.
This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain and sustain paid employment.
Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to employment as an integral aspect of wellbeing and supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training on the IPS model and in supporting people with mental health issues. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.
You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. The successful candidate will need to become comfortable in approaching employers, and showcase the advantages of our service in order to work with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.
This is a part time post working 17.5 hours, please note salary listed is FTE.
What you’ll be doing
You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPSapproach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach thatalways remainsclient led.
You will be based at one of the following NHS mental health treatment teams:
- Enfield's Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service, Lucas House Edmonton
- Community Rehabilitation Team Enfield, Park Avenue, Enfield Town
You will spend up to 65% of your week working in the community of Enfield to provide localised support to residents of the Borough.
You will also be working to contract targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.
What you’ll need
Experience in employment support is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings:
- A genuine desire to support people into meaningful employment.
- Commitment to person-centred work and either experience of or enthusiasm to learn the IPS approach.
- Confidence engaging with employers and promoting the benefits of our service.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
- Beneficial (but not essential): experience working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Beneficial (but not essential): local knowledge/ experience of the Borough
What we offer
- £33,000 per year (FTE)
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, (FTE)
- Employer pension contribution of 6%
- Supportive environment within a growing, dedicated team
- Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
- Expenses paid for mandatory travel during work hours.
- Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
-
We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
-
To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
-
Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
-
If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage, for example due to a disability, learning difficulty or health condition, please let us know in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (09:00). Please note, we may be actively interviewing during this time and may close the vacancy early.
First stage interviews: 5th - 9th October 2026 (subject to change if advert closes early)
Final Stage interviews (in person in Edmonton): w/c 12th October 2026 (subject to change if advert closes early)
Considerations:
Please note: This post involves access to NHS clinical records through RiO. For confidentiality, information-governance and wellbeing reasons, successful candidates cannot be appointed within the same secondary mental health service area in which they are currently receiving care.
We will not ask applicants to disclose health information during the application or interview process. A confidential service-location conflict check will only take place following a conditional offer. Where a conflict is identified, we may explore an equivalent vacancy in another area, but alternative employment cannot be guaranteed.
Please upload your CV and answer our screening questions to outline why you wish to apply and how you meet the person specification.
Please note, we would be unable to proceed with an offer if incorrect information has been provided at application stage.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are expanding our team of IPS Employment Advisors in our IPS service in the London Borough of Enfield. You will be based in one of NHS mental health treatment teams in Enfield Town and Edmonton areas.
This IPS service at Working Well Trust has been awarded the IPS Grow quality mark and adheres to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment.
This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain and sustain paid employment.
Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to employment as an integral aspect of wellbeing and supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training on the IPS model and in supporting people with mental health issues. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.
You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. The successful candidate will need to become comfortable in approaching employers, and showcase the advantages of our service in order to work with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.
We have 2 x full time positions available as we are growing our team.
What you’ll be doing
You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPSapproach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach thatalways remainsclient led.
You will be based at one of the following NHS mental health treatment teams:
- Enfield's Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service, Lucas House Edmonton
- Community Rehabilitation Team Enfield, Park Avenue, Enfield Town
You will spend up to 65% of your week working in the community of Enfield to provide localised support to residents of the Borough.
You will also be working to contract targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.
What you’ll need
Experience in employment support is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings:
- A genuine desire to support people into meaningful employment.
- Commitment to person-centred work and either experience of or enthusiasm to learn the IPS approach.
- Confidence engaging with employers and promoting the benefits of our service.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
- Beneficial (but not essential): experience working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Beneficial (but not essential): local knowledge/ experience of the Borough
What we offer
- £33,000 per year
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, (FTE)
- Employer pension contribution of 6%
- Supportive environment within a growing, dedicated team
- Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
- Expenses paid for mandatory travel during work hours.
- Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
-
We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
-
To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
-
Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
-
If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage, for example due to a disability, learning difficulty or health condition, please let us know in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (09:00). Please note, we may be actively interviewing during this time and may close the vacancy early.
First stage interviews: 5th - 9th October 2026 (subject to change if advert closes early)
Final Stage interviews (in person in Edmonton): w/c 12th October 2026 (subject to change if advert closes early)
Considerations:
Please note: This post involves access to NHS clinical records through RiO. For confidentiality, information-governance and wellbeing reasons, successful candidates cannot be appointed within the same secondary mental health service area in which they are currently receiving care.
We will not ask applicants to disclose health information during the application or interview process. A confidential service-location conflict check will only take place following a conditional offer. Where a conflict is identified, we may explore an equivalent vacancy in another area, but alternative employment cannot be guaranteed.
Please upload your CV and answer our screening questions to outline why you wish to apply and how you meet the person specification.
Please note, we would be unable to proceed with an offer if incorrect information has been provided at application stage.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our Charity:
We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.
About the role:
This role involves providing information, support and advice, particularly around welfare benefits, housing and learning disabilities, to Carers through one-to-one appointments, case work, and group facilitation.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Providing advice and advocacy on welfare benefits and housing. Minimum of 3 days a week.
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Providing information, support and advocacy to Carers of people with Learning Disabilities.
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Facilitation of the Learning Disability Carers Peer Support Group.
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Recording and maintaining accurate case records, adhering to AQS standards.
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Managing your own case load.
Essential Requirements Include:
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Experience of, or ability to provide one-to-one support, information, advocacy and advice, including welfare benefits.
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Experience of or ability to facilitate peer support groups in person and online.
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Ability to deliver training and information sessions.
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Strong listening and questioning skills.
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Ability and commitment to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
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The ability to balance and prioritise a busy and varied workload.
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Developed IT skills with experience using Microsoft packages.
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Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
Please see the job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and requirements.
Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
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Hybrid on completion of induction period with a minimum 60% office based
-
Friendly team and working environment
-
Annual leave starts at 31 days increasing to 36 days plus bank holidays
-
Contributory company pension,
-
Ongoing training and development opportunities
-
Employee assistance program offreing 24/7 support
If you're committed to working in the voluntary sector and want to be part of a diverse team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, this role is for you!
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.
To apply: Please submit a current CV (No longer than 2 A4 pages) and a comprehensive cover letter (no longer than 2 A4 pages) stating how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and person specification.
Please note, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is evident that AI tools have been used in place of original, personal responses.
We'll conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes. We therefore encourage applications as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Carers and people affected by caring responsibilities.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Self-Advocacy Project Coordinator (West Sussex)
Learning Disability Voices Network (LDVN)
16 hours per week | Permanent
Starting salary: £27,405 pro-rata, (actual salary £12,528)
Location: Home-based/Hybrid with regular travel across West Sussex
Reporting to: Self-Advocacy Team Leader
Brighton & Hove Speak Out is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Coordinator to lead the development of the Learning Disability Voices Network (LDVN) across West Sussex.
This is an exciting new role for someone who believes in the power of self-advocacy and wants to support people with learning disabilities to have their voices heard, influence decision-making and create positive change in their communities.
Working alongside self-advocates, colleagues and community partners, you will help establish and grow user-led self-advocacy training and support groups across West Sussex, supporting people to take on leadership roles, and strengthen a county-wide movement for inclusion, participation and rights.
About the role
You will lead the development of self-advocacy opportunities across West Sussex, including:
- Establishing new self-advocacy groups in the Bognor & Chichester and Mid Sussex areas.
- Supporting self-advocates with learning disabilities to deliver self-advocacy training to other people with learning disabilities in West Sussex.
- Supporting a Project Worker with the continued growth of the existing SpeakAbout Worthing group.
- Supporting self-advocates to identify issues that matter to them and take action through campaigning, awareness-raising and influencing activities. Also encouraging people with learning disabilities to develop confidence, leadership skills and greater influence over decisions affecting their lives.
- Building strong relationships with community groups, service providers and key local stakeholders.
- Delivering outreach and engagement activities to increase participation in self-advocacy.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to help create a stronger, more connected self-advocacy movement across Sussex.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about the rights, inclusion and empowerment of people with learning disabilities.
- Has experience of supporting people to participate, contribute and have their voices heard.
- Has experience facilitating groups, workshops, training, and meetings.
- Is skilled at building relationships and partnerships with a wide range of people and organisations.
- Can motivate and encourage others to develop confidence, skills and leadership.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Is able to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, accessibility and inclusive practice.
- Is willing to travel across West Sussex and occasionally work evenings or weekends.
We particularly welcome applications from people with experience in advocacy, self-advocacy, community development, rights-based work, learning disability services, volunteering or community engagement.
Why work for Speak Out?
As well as being part of a project that changes lives, we offer:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible
- 3% Pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities across Sussex
About Brighton & Hove Speak Out
Brighton & Hove Speak Out is an independent advocacy charity supporting adults with learning disabilities. We work to ensure people with learning disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to speak up, influence decisions, understand their rights and participate fully in their communities.
How to Apply
Please download an application pack from Speak Out’s website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.