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Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a permanent Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager.

The trust is a charity committed to improving social mobility in the UK. Their work is focused on improving social mobility through education opportunities. Their mission is to level the playing field for young people from low-income backgrounds so that they have a fair chance of accessing leading universities, apprenticeships, and jobs. With a three-pronged approach including programmes, research, and policy advocacy, The trust supports nearly 12,000 young people each year and they have been able to work towards keeping social mobility high in the political agenda.

As the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for leading some of the largest and most complex partnerships, focusing on delivering shared strategic goals to increase social mobility in the workplace. The corporate partnerships for the charity have been focused on strategic engagement on an organisational level and growth has been achieved through supporting multiple objectives and senior stakeholder relationships, so continuing this line of work will be important in the portfolio. The role will focus on both new business and account management with ambitious individual and team income targets.

To be successful as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will have proven experience of corporate partnerships fundraising and be able to evidence securing and managing multi-year high value partnerships of six and seven figures. This person will need to demonstrate how they have developed a successful set of approaches to win new corporate partnerships and ideally experience of networking mapping and relationship building with the education and/or non-for-profit sector at the C-suite level.

This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week. The salary for this role is £49,000 to £55,000.  

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon

No one enjoys medical procedures, least of all children. From facing everyday vaccinations to the most serious of surgeries and chronic conditions, all children experience varying degrees of apprehension and fear. Feeling scared, powerless, or anxious in healthcare settings doesn’t just trigger a child’s emotions; it can create traumas that impact treatment success and that can have a life-long impact. Starlight’s aim is to transform children’s health through better experiences, by putting play at the heart of every child’s healthcare.

Evidence shows that play in healthcare can reduce anxiety, fear and even pain; it helps children engage and prepare for their treatment and cope better with procedures; it minimises trauma and contributes to a better experience; and supports children to have some sense of agency and control in an environment where these opportunities are limited. Play can also reduce the number of attempts to deliver treatment, the need for sedation and the need for repeat appointments. Prioritising children’s right to play in healthcare results in healthier, happier children who are involved in their own healing and recovery as well as more efficient treatment and care.

We work in over 900 healthcare settings across the UK with an ultimate vision to ensure that no child endures trauma in healthcare.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, solution focussed finance professional to join our central team as Finance Manager. This is a pivotal role in the organisation, one where you’ll use your experience to ensure accurate and timely business information is prepared and published for decision making across the charity. As you build your knowledge and experience you’ll be able to improve processes and systems, and find the best ways to support the business.

Please see more about this role by clicking on the Job description. 

Programme Officer

We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Programme Officer to work with a small friendly team, supporting the delivery of high-impact events and citizen science programmes connecting people with nature.

Position: Programme Officer

Location: Office based Bristol

Salary: £27,500 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (part time considered, minimum 30 hours)

Contract: 1 year fixed term – potential for extension depending on funding

Closing Date: 17 November 2025 at 6:00am

Interviews: First stage 21 November (online), second stage 3 December (in person)

About the Role

As Programme Officer, you’ll play a key part in delivering a varied and inspiring events programme that engages thousands of people each year. Working closely with colleagues, partners and volunteers, you’ll help bring flagship events to life, including the Festival of Nature, Wild Summit and Communicate conference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of events for both public and professional audiences
• Contributing to the development and coordination of citizen science programmes
• Handling event administration, including ticketing and logistics
• Liaising with partners, contributors, volunteers and attendees
• Supporting communication and marketing activities
• Coordinating volunteer recruitment, support and management
• Gathering data and supporting evaluation and reporting for funders and partners

About You

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, well organised and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll enjoy variety in your role and be happy to get stuck in to make things happen.

You don’t need to have worked in the environmental or charity sector before. We’re more interested in your ability to build strong relationships, communicate clearly and confidently, and work effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders. If you’re a great communicator who loves bringing people together and making things happen, we want to hear from you.

You will have:

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence communicating with partners, volunteers and the public
• Experience using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems
• Experience supporting events or working in a busy, public-facing environment
• The ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong teamwork skills

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience coordinating volunteers
• An interest in environmental and wildlife issues
• Familiarity with citizen science projects

About the Organisation

This charity brings together a network of partners across research, media, policy and conservation to connect people with the natural world. Through major events, citizen science programmes and sector-wide initiatives, they engage thousands of people each year to inspire action for nature.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Events Assistant, Programme Coordinator, Events Administrator, Community Engagement Officer, Project Support Officer, Communications Assistant. #INDNFP

If you’re excited by the idea of working on events that inspire action for nature, this is a great opportunity to join a small, passionate team making a big impact!

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

This is an important role, where the ideal candidate will be working closely with the Senior Finance Manager, encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. Within the financial accounts team the Senior Accounts Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the financial systems and processes are operating as designed and within agreed timelines.

With the Senior Finance Manager the Senior Accounts Assistant will allocate appropriate finance tasks between this role and the Senior Finance Technician. They will also oversee the outputs of the financial accounts team to ensure they are to an acceptable standard. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive and adaptable approach, excellent attention to detail, strong time management skills, and relevant experience or transferable skills in team management and supporting change. 

Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer

Salary £35,000 - £38,000 FTE

35 hours per week

Three-year fixed term contract

 

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of stakeholder engagement and experience of coordinating and developing large-scale funding proposals? Do you have a passion for the environment and reducing carbon emissions? If so, read on.

The Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon (NZC) programme has been established to help the Church deliver its commitment to reaching its NZC goals. It aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport.

All parts of the Church will need to raise funds to implement this Net Zero plan. To this end, the Dioceses of Chelmsford, Ely, Norwich, St Albans and St Edmundsbury and Ipswich are collaborating on the shared ambition to achieve NZC across our diocesan estates and are looking to appoint a Fundraising Officer to work across the region to identify funding opportunities and secure funding towards delivering net carbon zero projects.

This is a new role and, as such, offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to make their mark. You will develop and maintain relationships with a range of potential funders and internal and external stakeholders across the region. You’ll need drive, initiative, resilience and the ability to shape an approach to NZC fundraising across the region. Above all, you’ll need to be an excellent communicator and relationship builder with a proven ability to adapt your approach as appropriate, be this creating links with the national NZC Team, influencing and securing funding from grant-making bodies, or delivering training and advice on securing funding locally. Given the scope and nature of the role you’ll also need to be highly organised, flexible and sympathetic to the ethos of the Church of England.

We recognise that this is a specialised role, and training and support will be available for the post-holder both locally and from the national Church of England NZ Fundraising team.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are also required. The role will be home-based and can be anywhere within the region, with regular travel across the region required. The role will be employed by the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich so line management meetings will be in Ipswich.

The five dioceses are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.   
   

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check where required.   

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 

Interviews: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: This is an on-site role, located within the London Borough of Hillingdon, there may be a requirement to occasionally work in the London Borough of Hounslow. 
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum, inclusive of London weighting allowance if applicable
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

The post holder will provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges. This includes safety planning and enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.  

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

Closing Date: 09:00am 10 November 2025

Interview Dates: 18 and 19 November 2025

Policy Specialist (Children and Young People)

Are you interested in improving the lives of children and young people with a learning disability? Can you turn complex ideas into evidence-based policy? Are you a skilled communicator able to influence decision-makers? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Policy Specialist to join Mencap. This position sits within the Policy and Public Affairs teams of Mencap’s Campaigns, Advocacy and Activism Directorate (CAA). You will work closely with our influencing, information and advice, campaigning, and research work, as well as sector partners like the Disabled Children's Partnership. 

This is an exciting new role to deliver policy change and enhance the rights of children and young people with a learning disability. At a key time to influence Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education reform, we are seeking a policy specialist to shape policy work that reflects the needs and experiences of children, young people, and their families. Working within the policy team, you will be responsible for developing evidence-based policy work and influencing decision-makers.

This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week). We are flexible with your work location, but there may be some occasional travel needed to our London office or Westminster.

You will: 

• Translate complex work into clear and persuasive policy briefings, consultation responses and reports.
• Work within wider coalitions of charities, building collaborative relationships and ensuring that the needs and priorities of our community are addressed.
• Develop and expand Mencap’s ‘Policy Shapers’ work, ensuring our work reflects the experiences of children and young people with a learning disability and their families.
• Support our information and advice team, briefing them on important developments, inputting into casework discussions relevant to your areas of work, and supporting the creation of public information resources.
• Represent Mencap at meetings and events, with MPs, civil servants, and sector partners.
• Identify and analyse relevant research to develop evidence-based policy recommendations.

You will bring to this role:

• Experience of working on public policy issues.
• Strong communication skills: experience tailoring your messaging to a variety of different audiences and representing an organisation.
• Experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes; able to positively challenge, negotiate and compromise.
• The ability to work on your own initiative while contributing to team priorities and sustain enthusiasm under pressure.
• Experience analysing evidence to develop recommendations.
• Knowledge the issues facing children and young people with a learning disability and/or the SEND system, as well as the wider parliamentary system. 
• Passion about making the world a better place for people with a learning disability. 

If you're passionate about driving meaningful change for children and young people with a learning disability and you're ready to use your policy expertise to make a real impact, please apply now with an up-to-date CV. This role will close on Monday 27th October. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 3rd November.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

About The Role

We’re on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Events Coordinator to join our growing team. In this exciting role, you’ll help plan, coordinate, and deliver a variety of fundraising events both in the UK and overseas, ensuring they run smoothly and create a memorable experience for all involved. If you’re a proactive individual with a full UK driving licence, this is your chance to make a real impact in an organisation that is doing great work for a meaningful cause.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

As an Events Coordinator, you’ll support the planning and logistics of our events, working closely with the Events Manager and the wider team to ensure every detail is covered. From liaising with venues and suppliers to managing travel arrangements and volunteers, your organisational skills and ability to keep things running on time will be essential. You’ll also have the chance to work directly with participants, ensuring their experience is top-notch from start to finish. The role will involve some travel, so a full UK driving licence is a must.

This is a hands-on role that requires you to think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing needs. You’ll be involved in every stage of event planning, from the initial idea through to the final delivery. Managing budgets, overseeing logistics, and ensuring all event materials are organised and ready will be key elements of your day-to-day work. You’ll also be a key point of contact for volunteers and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and efficient operations to guarantee the success of each event.

In this role, no two days will be the same, and you’ll be part of a team that thrives on delivering high-quality events. If you're organised, self-motivated, and ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding challenge, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to something special while building your career in event management.

You will be contracted to our London hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days a week connection directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Salary: £26,634 – £30,410
Contract: Permanent
Location: South East London (Hybrid working available)
Closing date: 4^th November
Benefits: Generous annual leave, NHS pension access, flexible working, subsidised meals, Blue Light Card, and more
We have a great opportunity for a Challenge Events Fundraiser to join the team at a local hospice that believes in making every moment count. They support people to live as well as they can, for as long as they can, offering compassionate care that helps families create lasting memories and navigate difficult choices with dignity.
This is an exciting time to join the team, with a bold new brand and a relationship-focused fundraising strategy. You’ll have the chance to lead on high-impact events like overseas treks, marathons, and skydives, while developing your career in a supportive and agile working environment.
As part of this exciting role, your creativity and knowledge of the challenge event sector will be key, as you have the opportunity to explore new events and plan varied marketing to engage new audiences.
To be successful as the Challenge Events Fundraiser you will need:

• Experience working to targets and identifying opportunities for development
• First class organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks simultaneously and prioritise 
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently communicate with a wide range of people at all levels.

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2740AJ.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

What if your ability to transform complex financial data into clear, compelling reports could be the single source of truth that enables better, faster decisions across one of the UK's largest charities? As a Financial Accountant at Alzheimer's Society, you'll play a vital role in ensuring financial integrity and compliance as we work to end the devastation caused by dementia.

About the opportunity
As Financial Accountant within our Finance & Assurance directorate, you'll be part of a team that's transforming how we deliver financial partnership across the organisation. We're on an ambitious journey to become the Society's single point of financial truth. We aim to be trusted partners and credible experts who enable the organisation to make faster, better-informed decisions. This is a role where technical excellence meets meaningful impact. Where your accounting expertise directly enables us to focus on what matters most: transforming lives affected by dementia.

In this role, you'll focus on audit. You'll be the cornerstone of trust and credibility that gives stakeholders confidence in our financial integrity. Drawing on your audit background, you'll lead our audit activities end-to-end, prepare comprehensive audit deliverables, including consolidated financial statements and manage relationships with external auditors. You'll ensure our accounting records comply with Charities SORP/FRS102, company law and charity law. You'll prepare and review complex technical accounting adjustments, and champion robust financial controls and processes across the organisation. Your technical expertise and meticulous approach will ensure we navigate regulatory requirements with precision and professionalism.

Working in partnership with colleagues across Finance and the wider Society, you'll champion compliance in a way that enables rather than constrains our mission. You'll build relationships with external auditors and regulators. You'll support teams across directorates to understand and meet their financial obligations and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen our financial governance and control environment.

About you:
You're a qualified accountant with an audit background who brings deep knowledge of audit processes. You understand that robust financial controls build the credibility and trust that allows a charity to maximise its impact. You're comfortable preparing audit deliverables and technical accounting adjustments, and you can explain complex regulations clearly to help colleagues across the organisation make informed decisions.

You'll have:

- A CCAB qualification achieved through education, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience that evidences your understanding of the role's requirements.
- Significant audit experience - ideally from practice or an in-house audit function.
- Demonstrated experience as a Financial Accountant in a large or complex organisation.
- Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical accounting adjustments with precision and professional judgment.
- Experience championing robust financial controls and processes, with evidence of identifying control weaknesses and driving improvements.
- The ability to work effectively across departments and at all levels of the organisation. Translating complex accounting and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences.
- Experience with cloud-based ERP systems (we use Unit4).
- A commitment to continuous improvement, bringing best practice and fresh thinking to audit and compliance delivery.
- Experience mentoring and coaching colleagues to support them in their career development.

What you'll focus on:

- Leading audit activities end-to-end - preparing high-quality deliverables, including the consolidated financial statements, managing timelines, and building constructive relationships with external auditors and regulators.
- Ensuring accounting records comply with Charities SORP/FRS102, company law and charity law. Preparing and reviewing complex technical accounting adjustments with precision and professional judgment.
- Championing robust financial controls and processes, proactively identifying weaknesses and driving improvements that strengthen our control environment and record-keeping standards.
- Building trusted partnerships across the Society, helping colleagues understand compliance requirements and making financial governance something teams engage with positively.
- Working seamlessly with colleagues across the Finance team to provide integrated, end-to-end financial partnership to the Society.
- Driving continuous improvement in financial accounting standards, using feedback, data, and sector best practice to elevate quality while role-modelling our values and a culture of accountability.

Important Dates
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 2nd November.
Interviews will begin week commencing 10th November and will consist of two stages taking place virtually.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Director

1st Place

£70,000

Full-time, permanent

London SE5 and SE17 with some remote working

1st Place is a local success story. Born out of the vision from parents and children in 2005, we are now the recognised voluntary sector provider of early years and Best Start Family Hub services in Southwark.

We are first and foremost a hub of support for families with young children, from birth to rising five years and beyond which enables both children and parents to thrive. This includes health, parenting, as well as early years education through open access services and our highly regarded day nurseries. 

The challenges facing the families and communities we serve are ever present. We live in economically difficult times, which impacts the greatest on people who are already disadvantaged.

We seek a new Director who can take us forward to achieve even more and expand our geographical reach within the borough. This will be done only through vision and by partnering with other local providers of complementary services, commissioners and other potential funders of who there are many and as yet untapped.

You will bring the inspiring leadership, strategic foresight, and operational oversight that ensures that 1st Place continues to be “the place where children and families come first, the place where caring for the environment is second nature” and that we continue to be the go-to choice provider for partners, commissioners and funders.

1st Place is now a complex operation with many moving parts. You will need to be both strategic and outward facing as well as be ‘hands on’ in interacting with the children and families we work with and provide the visible leadership to staff and volunteers to enable them to continue to excel in OFSTED inspection, contract reviews and charity regulation.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a leading animal charity on a fantastic Individual Giving Manager role. This pivotal position will lead the development and delivery of engaging fundraising strategies to support animal welfare and increase supporter engagement, contributing significantly to the organisation’s growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a long-term individual giving strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Manage and diversify a sustainable portfolio of fundraising initiatives, including multi-channel campaigns, appeals, and supporter products.
• Use data insights to monitor performance, optimise campaigns, and demonstrate impact to supporters and stakeholders.
• Design and nurture supporter journeys to enhance loyalty, retention, and growth across all income streams.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and retail teams to maximise campaign reach and effectiveness.
• Provide support for branch-level fundraising activities and foster strong relationships with local supporters.
• Work closely with the PR/Engagement team to deliver integrated campaigns that elevate brand awareness and supporter engagement.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in creating and managing individual giving programmes, including donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship.
• Strong track record in delivering measurable income growth through innovative campaigns.
• Skilled in data analysis, with an ability to interpret insights to inform strategy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, professional, and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathetic and aligned with the organisation’s mission to improve animal welfare.
• Able to handle multiple priorities with organisation and attention to detail.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

Surrey based- predominately on site working with some home working flexibly

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Coxley House in Tower Hamlets.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

In this role, the individual will manage a caseload of clients requiring early intervention or preventative mental health support, delivering group activities and co-produced programmes that empower service users to achieve their goals. They will clearly communicate the service's aims, objectives, and pathways to ensure users can fully participate and collaborate in their own support. The role involves supporting service users in engaging with various community professionals, including mental health teams, social workers, housing providers, health professionals, and Job Centre Plus. They will work flexibly within a team to ensure service coverage and meet contractual obligations, while also developing and encouraging participation in peer support networks and community-based initiatives. Active monitoring of the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of the service and its users is essential, ensuring all concerns are promptly addressed in line with procedures. The role also includes participating in core service functions, supporting colleagues, and using initiative to complete tasks as they arise. Timely and accurate administration is required, with a strong emphasis on maintaining confidentiality. The individual will also be responsible for ensuring effective and timely referrals, assessments, and service reviews, and will regularly engage in supervision, appraisals, and reviews to support continuous development.

What do I need to bring with me?

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

The candidate will have demonstrable experience working with individuals who have experienced mental health challenges and/or dual diagnosis issues, supported by a solid understanding of relevant mental health legislation, safeguarding practices, and recovery principles. They will possess in-depth knowledge of mental health conditions and the ability to provide person-centred support with dignity and respect, while communicating effectively and sensitively. The candidate should be skilled in risk assessment and case management, with experience working alongside statutory services and building partnerships with voluntary and community sector organisations. They will have a track record of delivering value-added initiatives such as events, groups, and volunteer or student placements, and be confident representing the organisation at external events, including delivering presentations to stakeholders and commissioners. Strong time management, prioritisation, and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, including overseeing the induction of new peer staff and volunteers. Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and internet use, as well as good literacy and numeracy skills, are required. The candidate will also have sound knowledge of local mental health and wellbeing services, recovery tools, and the ability to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. They should be able to remain dynamic and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Interview Steps

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

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

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

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

We are a disability confident employer

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

Safeguarding Statement

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

Important Information for Candidates

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

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

Brighton and Hove Speak Out is an innovative advocacy charity. We support people with learning disabilities to have a voice and choice and control over their lives by providing a range of advocacy services and community projects.

About the role

We are seeking to recruit an advocate for adults and young people (17+) with learning disabilities, who will:

• Deliver 1-1 advocacy casework on a broad range of issues that enables people with learning disabilities to express their views and wishes, understand their rights and options, communicate with professionals and address issues they face.
• Coordinate Speak Out’s Drop-in advocacy service, providing time limited 1-1 advocacy within drop-in sessions.
• Develop peer advocacy at drop-in sessions.

About you

The successful candidate will need excellent communication and organisational skills. They will be able to manage a complex workload and work independently within a framework of supervision. Experience of advocacy or work with vulnerable clients is essential. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and knowledge of learning disability services is an advantage. A full induction and training will be provided as well as ongoing peer mentoring and support. It would be desirable for the successful candidate to hold the national qualification in independent advocacy, however this can be undertaken once in post.

If you are eager to make a positive difference in your next role this is a superb opportunity to join a charity making a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities. 

 For more information about Speak Out and the services we offer please visit our website.

 Professional Development

You will have plenty of opportunities to develop in your role, through ongoing training, support and supervision.

Benefits:

· Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.

· Holiday entitlement of 30 days, plus bank holidays 

· Flexible hybrid working 

· 3% employer pension contribution 

· Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support package) 

· Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development 

· A strong sense of purpose knowing your work makes a real impact 

Equality and Diversity

Speak Out is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes, values and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community and treat all on a basis of equality. We support all staff to meet their potential in their role. 

How to Apply

An application pack and more information about Speak Out can be found on our website:

All successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications:  Monday 10th November, 12.00 noon

Interview date:  Wednesday 19th November 

We look forward to hearing from you.