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About the role
This role is promote Healthwatch to local residents and stakeholders, and support people to get involved in our work. You’ll be a skilled communicator, comfortable networking and engaging with a diverse range of local residents. This role is primarily based in Westminster, and we’re looking for someone who can understand and relate to the diverse local population.
Your role will involve finding innovative ways to present the information the team gathers to key audiences. This will range from face-to-face conversations with partners and funders through to producing imaginative materials. This includes producing accessible reports and presentations to make sure we can maximise the impact of people’s feedback.
You’ll be responsible for a variety of internal and external communications for the Healthwatch Westminster producing impactful communications across all platforms including our website, social media channels and newsletter. You’ll also produce informative and engaging content for our websites, keeping it fresh and relevant for our diverse audiences.
As well as developing our online presence, you’ll own the Westminster engagement plan. This will involve identifying engagement opportunities, working with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure we have good coverage at events across the borough, and getting out into the local community to promote our service and hear from local residents.
Working as part of a small team, you’ll be involved in many aspects of the organisation. You’ll need to be flexible, with a ‘can do’ attitude to meet the evolving needs of the service. You will need to work in close collaboration with our other Healthwatch services in Kensington & Chelsea and Brent, and occasionally support communications and engagement in those areas when the need arises.
Key responsibilities
Engagement
- Develop a vibrant engagement plan for Healthwatch Westminster, ensuring that we are reaching a wide range of residents a
- Develop effective relationships with local groups to promote the Healthwatch service and share platforms to capture people’s views and experiences.
- Keep abreast of good engagement practice and actively seek out innovative ways to capture and express people’s views/experiences, including engagement techniques appropriate to different audiences.
- Work in partnership with key stakeholders from the grassroots network to support engagement in projects, including coproduction and joint communications.
- Take a lead role in making sure all Healthwatch Brent activities involve people from all sections of the community, including seldom-heard communities.
Communications (Healthwatch Brent, Westminster, RBKC)
- Create engaging and up-to-date digital media content across all social media channels, including web content, Twitter and Facebook.
- Create regular newsletters and e-bulletins, circulating these to key stakeholders to support engagement.
- Design reports, presentations and stationary templates for the Healthwatch service, making sure all materials keep to the Healthwatch brand guidelines.
- Answer and respond appropriately to calls about the service, collaborating with the team to give signposting support via phone and email.
- Keep up to date with best practice from Healthwatch England, by reading, attending courses and networking.
- Carry out any other tasks needed for the service to run smoothly, as directed by the Healthwatch Manager.
General responsibilities
- Participate in team meetings, training and organisational development.
- Contribute to monitoring reports.
- Keep to our policies, including health & safety, safeguarding and risk regulations.
- Work to our mission, vision, and values.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, in line with the changing local and national landscape and carry out other projects and tasks as needed.
Person specification
Essential
- Good understanding of the NHS / social care, in particular the role of user/citizen involvement in developing services.
- Experience of promoting user empowerment and user choice.
- Experience producing communication materials for a variety of channels and audiences.
- Experience of working with diverse communities, particularly in Brent, Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea.
- Good understanding of health inequality and the role Healthwatch can play in helping local people to address this.
- Experience of project management; ability to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from local residents, colleagues, partners, trustees and commissioners.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to take initiative and plan your own workload.
- Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project and Healthwatch code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
- Willingness to attend further training and to adopt new procedures.
- Willingness to promote Healthwatch and The Advocacy Project in line with our mission, vision and values.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal development and training related to the role.
- Previous experience of working within a Healthwatch service.
- Experience coordinating and working with volunteers.
Benefits of working for us
We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff. Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan. All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.



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We’re seeking an experienced and driven Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to help change the lives of young carers. In this pivotal role, you’ll secure vital funding from charitable trusts and foundations, building strong relationships and crafting compelling cases for support. You’ll lead on high-value applications, identify new funding opportunities, and play a key role in shaping our income growth. Working with a passionate, mission-led team, you’ll see the direct impact of your work every day. If you’re persuasive, and inspired by making a lasting difference for children, we’d love you to join us.
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We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Business Development Manager to help Honeypot transform the lives of young carers. This is a unique opportunity to grow sustainable income while making a real, visible impact. You’ll build inspiring partnerships with corporate businesses, spotting new opportunities and turning bold ideas into meaningful support for our charity. Working closely with a passionate fundraising team, you’ll research pipelines, open new doors, and champion our mission wherever you go. If you’re an experienced fundraisier with business development experience, a natural relationship-builder who’s motivated by purpose as much as performance, we’d love to hear from you.
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Can you help us?
We’re seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to lead the delivery and quality assurance of our national specialty training programme in Community Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CSRH). As Training Programme Lead, you’ll play a central role in supporting CSRH trainees, upholding curriculum standards, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements of the General Medical Council (GMC). You’ll also guide doctors pursuing specialist registration through alternative routes, such as the GMC’s Portfolio Pathway, ensuring these processes are fair, transparent, and effective. Acting as the key liaison between trainees, educators, regulators, and other stakeholders across the UK, you’ll help shape the future workforce in this vital area of healthcare. If you’re passionate about education, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.



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Shop Manager
Service: Relate at Family Action
Location: Warwick
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £13.10 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
We are looking for a talented Shop Manager who is an enthusiastic self-starter, with a passion for charity retail, to manage our Warwick shop on a full time (37.5 hours per week) basis.
Who we are
Relate is a leading relationships service, offering counselling, information, mediation and support to individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds and sexualities, at all stages of life. We also provide expert training for relationship support practitioners.
Relate is now part of the family charity, Family Action. Supporting people through change, challenge or crisis, we protect children, support young people and adults, and offer direct, practical help to families and communities. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. With Relate at Family Action, we work to support the creation of secure foundations for children and young people, and safe, supportive relationships for all.
We currently manage 11 shops located within 5 regions across the UK. Our shops generate income to support the work of Relate. The shops are managed by paid Shop Managers, supported by Assistant Shop Managers/Sessional Workers (Retail Assistants) and our amazing Shop Volunteers.
What are we looking for?
• Charity retail experience preferred
• Experience of customer care
• High levels of organisational skills
• Highly focussed on maximising sales
• An eye for detail
• A sound track record in achieving targets and delivering success
You will be responsible for the creation of a warm and welcoming environment for customers, volunteers and donors, with a view to maximising sales, profits and Gift Aid to support the work of Relate at Family Action.
The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly for 37.5 hours each week (5 days per week including Weekends) across a 7 day trading week, Monday to Sunday.
What will we offer you?
We offer flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. We have six staff diversity networks that offer peer support and contribute to the strategic development of EDI; Accessibility Network, Anti-Racism and People of Colour Network, Gender Equality Network, Inter-Faith Network, LGBTQIA+ Equality Network and Parents and Carers Equality Network. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
To Apply:
· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Our Senior Coordinator is primarily responsible for all Member and supporter engagement and stewardship across the year. They build and develop relationships with individuals, support event delivery and manage all communications from content creation to delivery. This includes e-newsletters, fundraising appeals and ad-hoc communications that increase engagement, retain loyalty and raise funds.
We are looking for someone who is creative, has strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and take ownership of projects – ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. You’ll have a sound understanding of thoughtful stakeholder engagement, marketing communications and tools, and enjoy sharing with people the impact of their support.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.



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Senior Supervising Social Worker
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Salary: £41,208 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £1,500 OOH allowance per annum + £500 OOH referral allowance per annum & £4,184 London weighting per annum- (if eligible)
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent - Full-time
Location: Home-based, with regular travel required to support children and young people in foster families in East, West , North London, Essex & Hertfordshire. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days in South and Central London
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
We will also invest in your learning, supporting your growth and development during your employment with TACT. You will be encouraged to attend personal and professional development opportunities and will have access to learning and resources to empower you to advance your knowledge and skills.
In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.
As a Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT London & South East, you will be a part of our fantastic team of professionals, working with our organisational values here at the heart of our everyday practice.
The successful candidate will ideally be based in or around East, West, North London, Essex & Hertfordshire, as travel to these areas will be required. Alongside travel to attend staff meetings and team away days in South and Central London
The main role requirements for this role include:
- An appropriate social work qualification
- Up-to-date registration with the Social Work England
- A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
- Experience in supporting and supervising foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
- A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
- Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
- Experience of working with/supporting looked-after children and their foster carers.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
- Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package, including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
- 45p per mile for business travel.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family-friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- HelpatHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 18th February 2026
Interview Date: Thursday, 26th February 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
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This is a rewarding and varied part-time role at the heart of a national organisation working to improve life for the one in six people in England affected by a neurological condition.
As Administration and Membership Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the Neurological Alliance runs smoothly, efficiently and professionally. You will support strong governance, effective membership engagement and well-run meetings and events, helping to ensure that lived experience, evidence and collective expertise shape health and care policy.
This is a practical, admin-led role with real responsibility and autonomy. You will manage day-to-day administration, support the Board and members, maintain accurate records and systems, and ensure financial and membership processes run effectively. In doing so, you will help amplify the voices of people affected by neurological conditions and our member organisations.
This role would suit someone looking for a meaningful, flexible part-time position where their work directly supports collaboration, influence and change. The role is home-based, with occasional travel for team meetings (around once every two months) and infrequent external meetings.
About you
You will be an experienced administrator who is highly organised, reliable and detail-focused, and who enjoys keeping things running well behind the scenes.
You will be comfortable working independently, juggling multiple tasks, and supporting colleagues, trustees and members. You’ll be confident using IT systems and databases, open to learning new digital tools, and interested in improving administrative processes over time.
You will bring a friendly, professional and collaborative approach, and share our commitment to inclusion, partnership working and improving outcomes for people affected by neurological conditions.
About us
The Neurological Alliance is the only collective national voice for more than 100 organisations working together to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by neurological conditions across England.
Our vision is a world where everyone affected by a neurological condition is supported to live life to the fullest.
Our mission is to unite and empower people affected by neurological conditions and our member organisations to influence health and care policy in England, so it reflects real-life experiences and ensures everyone can access the support they need.
We are a small, collaborative organisation with a strong focus on evidence, lived experience and impact. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to supporting staff wellbeing through flexible working, regular 1:1s, and opportunities for learning and development.
Our values
- Inclusive – we listen deeply, value every voice and welcome diversity
- Bold – we speak truth to power, grounded in lived experience
- Together – we achieve more through collaboration
- Leading – we champion the rights and needs of people affected by neurological conditions
- Insightful – we connect voices, data and evidence to guide better decisions
Key responsibilities
The role includes:
- Day-to-day administration and office management
- Supporting Board, committee and member meetings (scheduling, papers, minutes)
- Membership administration, renewals and fee collection
- Financial administration, including invoicing and use of Xero
- Managing shared inboxes and responding to routine enquiries
- Supporting the AGM, member meetings and events
- Maintaining accurate records, databases and systems
- Supporting website updates, communications and surveys
The salary for this role is £28,000 per year, pro rata.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We actively encourage applications from disabled people and from people with lived experience of neurological conditions.
We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support you to do your best work.
We may close the application window early if we receive a high volume of quality applications.
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Compliance Officer - United Teaching
Job reference: REQ003867
Salary: £30,500 FTE
Contractual hours: 15
Basis: Part Time
Region: London
Hybrid Role. You will on occasion be required to travel to our London and Peterborough offices.
Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at Midnight
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
Job description
We are looking for a confident and detail-focused Compliance Officer to support our apprenticeship provision on a part-time basis (7.5 - 15 hours per week)
The role will suit someone with strong experience in apprenticeship funding rules, data entry, and the use of apprenticeship and management information systems to make accurate funding claims. You will be the go-to person for compliance, working closely with Paddington Academy and United Teaching to build on the processes we already have in place. This is a key role ensuring our Teacher standard apprenticeships run smoothly and remains fully compliant.
The Role
United Teaching is United Learning’s national teacher training programme, offering high-quality school-based routes into teaching. Trainees learn from expert practitioners while working in our schools, gaining practical classroom experience alongside academic study. The programme is designed to develop confident, skilled teachers who make a lasting difference in the classroom from day one.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Compliance Officer with excellent communications skills and a sound knowledge of the apprenticeship funding rules. You’ll need strong IT skills and have experience working across a range of software packages such as Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. You will also excel with organisational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
Essential:
· Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (GCSE, A Level, or Functional Skills L2).
· Proficiency in data management and risk mitigation strategies.
· Experience of working in a Further Education MIS department.
· A sound knowledge of the Individualised Learner Record (ILR), funding regulations and audit requirements for further education.
· Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision.
· Current knowledge of data and compliance requirements within public funding programmes including apprenticeships.
· Experienced user of FRMs, PDSAT software and other related software / reports for data cleansing and credibility related issues.
· Experience of planning and undertaking internal audits.
Desirable:
Experience of external funding assurance audits.
Rewards and Benefits:
· Competitive salary.
· Part-time.
· Contributory pension scheme.
· 26 days holiday FTE.
· Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
· Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
· Group Life Insurance Scheme.
· Westfield Health cash plan and extensive range of employee benefits for eligible staff.
· Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
· A supportive team across the country.
· We are open to requests for flexible working and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
For a confidential discussion about this role or the process, please contact us.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a large volume of applications.
United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.
About
Scrubditch Care Farm is a rural working farm, founded in 2010 and exists to provide therapeutic farm based activities for vulnerable people and adults with learning disabilities, through hands on work including animal care, gardening, cooking and woodworking. We are open Monday to Friday and deliver structured sessions for our students, plus community events and Outreach visits with other organisations.
Our work improves people’s confidence, health and social connection through hands-on farming and nature-based activities. We follow the Care Farming Code of Practice.
The role
We are looking for a hands-on, committed leader to manage the day-to-day delivery on the farm and keep improving what we offer.
You will lead staff and volunteers, manage all aspects of safeguarding, and work closely with the CEO and fundraiser to plan delivery, build partnerships and evidence impact.
We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience or a strong understanding of disability.
Responsibilities include
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Manage all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of the Care Farm’s activities.
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Manage staff and volunteers.
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Plan, communicate and support a programme of farm and nature-based activities.
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Act as safeguarding lead.
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Build strong relationships with partner charities and referrers to reach and benefit vulnerable people as well as building our student numbers.
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Lead on evaluation and outcomes monitoring.
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Coordinate group visits and relationships with outside agencies.
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Provide regular updates to the CEO and quarterly reports to Trustees.
Skills and experience
Essential
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Experience leading and line managing teams.
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Strong organisation and communication skills.
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The ability to plan and deliver to deadlines.
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Full clean UK driving licence and confidence travelling to and from a rural site.
Desirable
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Experience of care farming or delivering farm or nature-based activities.
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Budget oversight and basic financial tracking experience.
Scrubditch Care Farm is committed to safer recruitment. Any offer will be subject to references and appropriate checks (including an enhanced DBS).
Contract:
1 Permanent Full-Time role (52 weeks), 37.5 hours per week
1 Permanent Term-Time role (41 weeks total, 39 term time plus 2 additional weeks), 37.5 hours per week
Salary:
Full-Time salary – £25,585.20 - £31,239.21
Term-Time salary – £20,173 - £24,632 (plus paid annual leave)
Location: The Bourne Academy, Hadow Rd, Bournemouth BH10 5HS
Closing Date: 3rd February 2026
Interviews will be held w/c 9th February 2026
Please note, this role may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of strong applications, so early application is encouraged.
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for two passionate and proactive Upstream Practitioner’s to join our Team based in Bournemouth.
About us
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. We provide homeless young people with accommodation, mental health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037. Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
The roles
We have two permanent Upstream Practitioner roles available, which are both school based and are part of our policy and prevention directorate. They will report to the Senior Upstream Practitioner and as a team, you will play a key role in our pre-16 prevention pilot, helping to identify and address the root causes of youth homelessness.
We have one full-time role and one term-time role available. Both roles are 37.5 hours per week and will be based in The Bourne Academy. The full-time role is working over 52 weeks and includes annual leave entitlement in line with Centrepoint’s policy. The term-time role is working over 41 weeks per year (39 weeks during term time plus 2 additional weeks). This role does not include annual leave. Instead, the annual leave is paid in addition to the salary.
The successful candidates will need to be available week commencing 23rd March Monday to Friday in Manchester, to undertake Level 4 mediation training with UK Mediation. All expenses will be paid for by Centrepoint.
What you’ll be doing …
- Delivering a school-based early intervention programme aimed at preventing youth homelessness
- Administering the Upstream Survey to students aged 11–16 to help identify hidden risk factors
- Managing and maintaining a caseload of young people, carrying out holistic assessments to understand their wellbeing, relationships, and home life, working proactively with them and their families before issues escalate to crisis point
- Leading and delivering workshops and providing early intervention support focused on emotional wellbeing, resilience, healthy relationships, and independent living skills
- Working closely with schools, families, and community services to support sustained positive outcomes
- Collecting, monitoring, and recording impact data to track progress and support continuous improvement
What we’re looking for
- Experience supporting children, young people, and families in a preventative or early intervention context
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with young people, families, and professionals
- Strong skills in completing risk assessments and managing safeguarding concerns and be committed to safeguarding and trauma-informed practices
- Knowledge of local services and referral pathways
- Ability to work independently within a school-based environment while collaborating with partner agencies
- Interest in using data and evaluation to inform and improve practice
- A relevant qualification or experience in Family Support, Mediation, Social Work, or a related field is desirable
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days. Term-time roles do not include annual leave. Instead, the annual leave is paid in addition to the salary.
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Upstream Practitioner, click ‘Apply’ now!
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The Dementia Trust was formally created as a charity in 1988 in Scotland with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their carers by funding innovative, impactful projects, and fostering a community of knowledge sharing and support.
We are now looking to award a fixed term service agreement to provide interim content creation and digital marketing support from 1 March 2026. The appointed contractor will lead delivery of all content creation and digital marketing activity during this period, ensuring consistency, quality and responsiveness.
Working closely with the Interim Lead Officer (also a part-time contractor role), the contractor will manage a fortnightly content catch-up to coordinate priorities and discuss performance, direction and opportunities. This relationship will support a dynamic balance between proactive planning, such as event timelines, grant cycles and campaigns, and reactive activity driven by media interest, sector conversations or project updates.
Please download the Request for Proposal (RfP) for the full scope of the role and details on how to apply.
Creating a world where people with dementia and their carers thrive. Empowered by our grants and dedicated support to make meaningful change happen.



Job title Corporate Fundraiser
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Salary £30,389 - £32,184 per annum
Contract Permanent
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Fundraiser to join our team. Your role will primarily involve building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners, aiming to secure financial support for the organisation. You will be responsible for implementing fundraising strategies, coordinating campaigns, and developing strong connections with businesses in order to generate income and meet targets.
Additionally, you will contribute to the overall growth and sustainability of the charity by identifying new corporate partnership opportunities and fostering existing relationships.
The role will also include:
- Develop and manage long-term corporate partnerships.
- Research and approach new business prospects.
- Create compelling proposals and presentations to inspire support.
- Collaborate across Income Generation teams to develop joint initiatives to maximise impact.
- Represent St Richard’s Hospice at networking events, presentations, and public engagements to expand corporate networks and raise St Richard’s profile within the business community
This role will be based at the Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester.
This role requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you
You will bring,
- Proven track record of meeting fundraising or sales targets and securing financial support from corporates.
- Excellent networking and communication skills — confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
- A good understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how businesses can partner with charities.
- Demonstrate financial acumen to effectively manage budgets, track fundraising progress and evaluate the impact of corporate partnerships
- Strong organisational and presentation skills, with a proactive and resilient approach.
- Full driving licence and ability to travel across Worcestershire
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
- Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
- Supportive management – keen to develop you
- Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
- Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Fabulous subsidised on-site café
- Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
- Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
- Free Will writing service
Closing date Sunday 1st February 2026
Interview date Monday 9th February 2026
Job Reference 4041
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help power life-changing support through excellent financial operations
Future Dreams is a pioneering UK charity providing psychological, practical, and emotional support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. We also champion early detection through breast health masterclasses and fund vital research into secondary breast cancer.
Based at Future Dreams House in King’s Cross — our welcoming breast cancer support centre — we deliver a vibrant programme of in-person and online services, community activities, and one-to-one support with specialist nurses, counsellors, and therapists. Everything we do is driven by one clear belief: nobody should face breast cancer alone, or without hope.
We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing team and play a key role in strengthening our in-house finance function.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-driven finance professional who wants to develop their career within a purpose-led charity.
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time, records are well maintained, and financial controls are consistently applied. You’ll contribute to reliable reporting, support audit and compliance activity, and help build efficient processes that enable the charity to operate effectively.
You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders, becoming a trusted part of a friendly, supportive team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
What we offer
- Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional one-week paid shutdown over Christmas and New Year
- Hybrid working (a mix of office-based and remote working)
- Free weekly yoga sessions
- A warm, inclusive working environment in a mission-driven organisation
To apply, candidates should download and complete our application form and submit it along with an up to date CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a full-time Editor of Oryx to lead and manage the Journal. This role offers the chance to make a lasting contribution to conservation science and practice, influencing policy and on-the-ground efforts through enabling the dissemination of cutting-edge conservation learning.
As Editor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the journal’s scientific and strategic direction, ensuring it remains at the forefront of global conservation discourse. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced conservation professional with a strong academic background and editorial expertise to influence the way conservation science is communicated and applied, and play an important role in building local conservation leadership capacity. You will:
- Lead the editorial vision of Oryx, maintaining its reputation for scientific rigor and relevance.
- Engage with a global network of researchers, practitioners and policymakers to promote high-quality, impactful content.
- Support diversity and inclusion in authorship and readership, amplifying voices from underrepresented regions and disciplines.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver a journal that informs, inspires and drives conservation action.
With a PhD in conservation or a related field, coupled with an extensive track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, you will bring a strong academic foundation. Proven editorial experience and a deep understanding of global conservation issues are essential, along with the ability to critically evaluate diverse scientific manuscripts and manage complex editorial workflows. Exceptional leadership, organisational and communication skills will enable you to work effectively with our editorial boards and foster an inclusive, collaborative working culture. Experience working internationally, as well as commitment to building local conservation leadership capacity is essential for the role, and experience advancing diversity and equity in scientific publishing would be an advantage.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 2 March 2026.


