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Are you a strategic storyteller with a passion for caring for the environment and tackling climate change?
We're looking for someone who can build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally, communicate complex issues in clear ways, and help position the Church's net zero carbon work as a practical expression of our calling to care for God's creation.

Description

You'll understand that effective communication is about more than sharing information; it's about connecting with people's values, telling compelling stories, building relationships and clear calls to action. You'll be able to communicate the Church's response to the climate crisis in a way that is hopeful, authentic and rooted in Christian faith.

The Church of England's Net Zero Carbon Programme is working to reach net zero carbon across the energy used to heat, light, and power all of its buildings, including 16,000 churches, 42 cathedrals and over 4500 schools.

As Comms Lead for the Net Zero Carbon Programme, you will deliver the programme's communications strategy, working with colleagues and stakeholders across the Church to tell stories of progress and inspire action.

As well as copywriting skills, you will have an excellent eye for design and branding and will need experience in commissioning and managing external freelancers and agencies and maintaining budgets. You'll create engaging content across a wide range of channels, from blogs, reports to videos, campaigns and social media.

Recruitment Webinar - We are hosting a recruitment webinar on 29th June 2026 from 12-12:45pm where you can come along to hear more about this exciting role and understand what it's like to work at the National Church Institutions. You will also have the opportunity to ask the team any questions that you may have about the role. To register for this webinar, please click this link .

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

In this role you will:

• Lead the delivery of the Net Zero Carbon Programme Communications Strategy

• Create compelling, values-led content across multiple channels

• Identify and tell inspiring stories from churches, schools, dioceses and cathedrals

• Support stakeholder engagement and internal communications activity

• Manage external agencies and creative suppliers

• Monitor communications performance and evaluate impact

• Work closely with colleagues across the national Church and dioceses

This is a home-based role, with occasional travel to Church House in Westminster and other locations for meetings.

This role would be a great role for an external secondment from a relevant comms role in a diocese.

This is a fixed term position lasting until 01 November 2027.

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIAL
Knowledge experience:
* Internal communications experience in a large and distributed organisation.
* Experience in developing and delivering successful communication strategies & plans
* Experience of leading communications across a wide range of channels (including web, social media, written, print, and audio) aimed at a wide range of stakeholders
* Experience of monitoring and reporting against communications strategies/plans.
* A strong track record of creating engaging, audience appropriate content
* Understanding of the media.

Skills and aptitudes:
* Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.
* Excellent writing, proof-reading and copy-editing skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to analyse and target communications messaging to key audiences
* Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a straightforward way.
* Able to digest complex information

Personal Attributes:
* Able to work independently under own initiative.
* Collaborative and positive, with good influencing and inter-personal skills.
* Agile and responsive approach to change
* Discretion in dealing with confidential matters and sensitive issues
* Self-motivated and well organised
* Easy to work with - high challenge personality
* An interest and enthusiasm for environmental issues.
* Sympathy with the Church of England and its aims.
* Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:
* A qualification in marketing, business, communications or training.
* Professional Qualification and membership of a relevant professional body.
* Worked or volunteered for an environmental charity or similar organisation.
* A good understanding of the structures and ways of working of the Church of England.
* Experience running webinars / workshops.
* Event management experience.
* Project management experience.

Anna Freud is seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

The start date for this role is 24 August 2026, when three weeks of induction training will begin and is non-negotiable. Please do not apply if you are not able to commit to this.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.

MindWorks is a research programme designed as a randomised controlled trial to test a specialist intervention for young people at risk of school exclusion due to challenging behaviour. Grounded in CBT and systemic approaches and underpinned by a strong anti-racist framework, the programme recognises the impact of structural inequality and works closely with schools, families and communities, with young people recruited directly through education settings.

Please note: the role is known internally as Practitioner.

What you’ll do

You will deliver a structured, short-term intervention (typically over eight weeks) to young people and their parent or carer, combining therapeutic work with collaboration across the wider school network, including trusted adults. The role is outreach-based, primarily taking place in schools, family homes and community settings. It involves providing direct clinical support, working systemically with families and education staff, and contributing to a wider research trial while applying evidence-based, trauma-informed and mentalisation approaches.

What you’ll bring

Please note: a three-week training programme in the intervention and trial requirements will start on 24 August 2026. You must be available to complete this comprehensive training, which is a core requirement for the role. This is non-negotiable.

Essential requirements:

�� Proven therapeutic experience in supporting young people in community and education settings, working systemically with families and other key adults.

�� Relevant qualifications and expertise: training in psychology or a related mental health field, with the ability to deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people.

�� Cultural competence and inclusion: ability to work effectively across diverse cultural contexts, applying inclusive, anti-discriminatory practices within clinical work.

�� Strong communication and collaboration: skilled at building relationships, communicating complex ideas clearly, and working with multiple stakeholders while using supervision effectively.

�� Organisation, safeguarding, and research commitment: capable of managing workload across settings, maintaining accurate records, applying safeguarding standards, and engaging fully with research trial requirements.

Key details

Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week.

Salary: £32,136 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.

Location: community sites, schools and colleges, and Anna Freud (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Face to face delivery predominantly. Ability to travel is essential and travel expenses will be paid. The schools taking part in the Mindworks trial for the first term (September – December 2026) are based in Dagenham, Borehamwood, Tilbury and Bedfordshire. You will be allocated to a school in one of these areas for the term and must be willing to commute there daily. From January 2027, school recruitment will be focused on the London / Greater London area.

Contract type: starting on 24 August 2026 (non-negotiable), fixed-term until July 2028.

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Wednesday 1 July 2026. Please note we will close this vacancy once 40 applications are received. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 3 July 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely in mid-July 2026.

How to apply: visit our careers website to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Are you an experienced, adaptable project manager who loves dogs?
We’re looking for two Project Delivery Managers, to help us deliver exciting projects across two different business areas, both playing a critical role in the realisation of our long-term strategic objectives.

What does this role do?
As Project Delivery Manager, you’ll:

• drive, facilitate and coordinate the delivery of multiple projects taking place across the division, from building detailed project plans to chasing up actions; you’ll be across all parts of each project,
• monitor progress of existing projects, ensuring interdependencies are managed, actions are moving forward, spend is monitored and everything stays on track,
• build key relationships across the division, collaborating effectively with subject matter experts in each department to enable their decision making,
• provide secretariat support for relevant steering groups, from circulating agendas and papers to recording actions and decisions, 
• primarily focus on delivery and implementation, but some new projects will require scoping and planning.

At Dogs Trust, project delivery focuses on managing delivery teams, overseeing project progress, optimising processes, building and maintaining documentation throughout the project lifecycle and ensuring projects remain on track.

We currently have a vacancy covering our International work, which includes collaborating with sister charities in Ireland and Bosnia, and another in our Marketing and Communications division, which includes digital, brand and public affairs projects. In your application, you’ll be asked to state which role you’d like to be considered for. 

These roles are fixed term contracts until July 2027. Interviews for these roles are provisionally scheduled for 9th and 10th July 2026, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need significant experience of delivering multiple projects, including developing and monitoring project plans, budget tracking, and risk management. To do this, you’ll need excellent attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels. We’re particularly looking for candidates who are adaptable, who can flex their approach reactively to meet the varying needs of different projects. We’re also keen to hear from candidates who pride themselves on taking a pro-active approach, who feel confident managing lots of moving parts and pulling them together into a cohesive project. A commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust is essential.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Are you an experienced public procurement professional looking to play a strategic role within a purpose-driven organisation while helping shape procurement excellence under the Procurement Act 2023?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Finance, IT and Compliance Directorate at St Mungo’s. This is a strategically important role within a highly visible procurement and contract management function supporting services that make a direct difference to vulnerable and homeless people across the UK.

In this role you will:

• Lead compliant end-to-end procurement activity across a broad portfolio of goods, services and technology contracts, ensuring commercially robust and value-driven outcomes in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Deliver high-value competitive tenders, framework mini-competitions and sourcing exercises whilst developing procurement strategies, business cases and procurement plans that support organisational objectives and value for money.
• Act as a trusted commercial business partner to stakeholders across the organisation, providing procurement guidance, challenge and support to strengthen commercial decision-making and procurement capability.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies, savings, supplier improvements and procurement innovation through spend analysis, market engagement and continuous improvement activity.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and modernisation of procurement governance, contract management practices, templates, training and best practice across St Mungo’s.

You will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional hub locations.

About you

We are looking for a commercially minded, proactive and collaborative procurement professional who can operate confidently within a complex stakeholder environment.

• You will be able to use your skills to contribute to the ongoing development of strategic procurement and contract management practices at St Mungo’s.
• You will hold a minimum CIPS Level 4 qualified or studying towards this qualification.
• You will bring experience of business partnering, delivering procurement plans, and developing strategies.
• You will demonstrate your working knowledge in in procuring under relevant legislation and regulations.

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level. 

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 3 July 2026

Interview and assessments on: 21-22 July 2026

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

We’re looking for someone with experience in managing corporate partners of different levels, someone who can secure new income and spot different opportunities. And someone who can deliver high quality, tailored stewardship to support the development and retention of partnerships.

The Corporate Partnerships Officer (Account Management) is a key part of our Corporate Partnerships team. As part of Philanthropy and Partnerships, this role is key to helping Diabetes UK manage, and retain corporate partners, maximise fundraising opportunities, and ultimately work with partners to help us all work to a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Are you a social media-savvy communications professional who knows how to create content that informs, engages and inspires? The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer (Social Media) to lead the delivery of engaging social media content and help shape our digital and print presence.

Who we are

The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. We have over 24,000 members and employ around 65 staff, predominantly 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 Communications and Engagement Officer (Social Media), you’ll play a key role within our Content and Engagement team, helping to deliver high-quality communications that inform, inspire and engage our members, the public and colleagues across the organisation.

You’ll take the lead in managing and growing our social media presence, creating compelling and engaging content that connects with our audiences and supports our organisational objectives. Working in line with our social media strategy, you’ll oversee day-to-day activity across our channels, identify opportunities to increase engagement, and use insights to continuously improve performance. Alongside social media management, you’ll be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and publishing a wide range of content across digital and print platforms. From website updates and member communications to campaign materials and digital resources, you’ll ensure content is accurate, accessible, engaging and aligned with our brand and tone of voice.

To thrive in this role, you’ll combine strong technical communications skills with creativity, attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines while bringing an improvement-focused mindset that seeks out new ways to enhance content, strengthen engagement and streamline processes.

Hours and Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover).

Location: London-based/hybrid (you must be able to attend the London office at least twice per week).

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a creative and proactive communications professional with experience delivering engaging content across a range of digital channels. You’ll have a strong track record of managing and growing social media platforms, creating compelling written and multimedia content, and using audience insights and analytics to inform your approach. An excellent writer and editor, you’ll be able to translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content for different audiences. You’ll be confident working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, advising on communications best practice and managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Experience using design and content creation tools such as Canva, Photoshop and Premiere Pro is essential, while knowledge of web accessibility, content management systems and the charity, membership or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage. Above all, you’ll be highly organised, detail-oriented and motivated to continuously improve, with a commitment to inclusion, collaboration and delivering high-quality communications that make an impact.

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 further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 6 July 2026.
Interview date: w/c 13 July 2026 (virtual Teams call). 

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.

We're saying goodbye to one of our amazing colleagues and looking to recruit an equally fabulous new member of staff who wants to work alongside people as they find their pathway to travel out of homelessness.

The 999 Club

The 999 Club has stood on the corner of Deptford Broadway for more than 30 years, working with and supporting the local community. Our focus now is on people who are street homeless, rough sleeping or precariously unhoused and those who have no recourse to public funds. As  we are the 999 Club, everyone connected to us are our members.

The Gateway

Our day centre, The Gateway, is open five days a week and provides a welcoming, safe and friendly space where our members can spend time away from their usual situation and sort out practicalities like getting laundry done, taking a shower, charging their phone and having something to eat. It’s where our Intervention Team are often based as part of their work, empowering our members.

The Intervention Team

Working alongside the Essential Services Team and an amazing team of volunteers the Intervention Team provide triage, assessment, holistic progression planning, advocacy and support for members of the Gateway, identifying and addressing their immediate housing situation as well as wider social, health and wellbeing issues with the ultimate aim of them finding a pathway out of homelessness.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who likes people, who cares about doing a good job and who wants to be part of a dynamic team, providing the best service possible. We want a team member with common sense, who is assertive, compassionate, has a sense of humour, a no- nonsense, positive attitude and who is looking to make a difference in their community.

We’re recruiting a Complex Intervention Worker to work alongside Gateway members who are experiencing homelessness with overlapping challenges such as addiction, trauma or mental ill health. This would best suit someone with experience or really solid transferable skills.

Why You Should Apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as we evolve service delivery, creating clear pathways for people who have different journeys to travel out of homelessness.  

The hours of work are Monday-Friday 08:45h-16:45h based at the 999 Club. On successfully completing probation there is the possibility of working from home one day per week, dependent on the needs of the service.

Staff benefits include

· 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days 

· 3% pension contribution on qualifying income 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Cycle to Work scheme 

· The opportunity to be part of a truly amazing team doing truly amazing work

Application Instructions

Make sure your covering letter gets us interested in you; don’t just rehash your CV, tell us about your amazing, unique and talented self. Top Tip - avoid using AI - it's unbelievably tedious to have to read loads of Chat GPT* letters saying practically the same thing. Put your covering letter in your own words, make it interesting and a joy to read. Basically, make it so good that by the end of it we can’t wait to meet you. We look forward to reading it!

*Other AI chat bots are available!

Closing Date 08:00h Monday 06th July 2026

Interview Date Tuesday 14th July - interviews will be in person, on site.

£63,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Procurement Lead.

This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded and collaborative individual where you will shape procurement practice, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure strong governance whilst enabling operational flexibility.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 6 July 2026.

Interview date: Week Commencing 12 or 19 July 2026.

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

The AI Engineer is a hands-on role where you’ll work across the full development lifecycle, from shaping ideas and building prototypes through to deploying production-ready solutions. You’ll play a key role in applying AI and modern software engineering practices to real-world service challenges. 

As AI Engineer, you’ll be part of a small, collaborative team, working closely with product, user experience and operational colleagues to deliver impactful, user-focused solutions. 

This role is predominantly home-based with occasional attendance at our Birmingham Office (minimum of four days per year).  However, during probation more frequent office attendance will be required to ensure you receive full support.  

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Designing and building applications and tools using modern engineering practices 

• Developing integrations, APIs and automation to support key services 

• Translating business and user needs into working technical solutions 

• Exploring where AI and automation can add value to real workflows 

• Building and testing prototypes, then iterating based on feedback 

• Supporting deployment and early-stage live running of new solutions 

• Collaborating with non-technical stakeholders to shape and refine ideas 

What We’re Looking For 

Core Experience 

• Strong background in software or application development 

• Experience working with Python and/or Microsoft technologies 

• Experience building and integrating APIs and services 

• Ability to deliver solutions end-to-end (design through to deployment) 

• Confident communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences 

AI & Innovation 

• Good understanding of AI / Generative AI concepts and use cases 

• Interest in applying emerging technologies to solve real problems 

Nice to Have (but not essential) 

• Experience building AI-enabled features or tools 

• Knowledge of technologies such as RAG, vector databases or LLMs 

• Background in regulated, public sector or customer-focused environments 

• Experience working with CRM, contact centre or case management systems 

• Awareness of accessibility, data protection or service design principles 

What We Offer:   

We believe in taking care of our people, and we offer a great range of benefits, including:   

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays   

• A contributory pension scheme   

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement   

• Generous Life Insurance   

• Wellbeing days to support your mental health   

• A healthcare cashback scheme   

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme  

• Working outside the UK (up to 30 days in a 12-month period)  

• Free on-site gym    

• Enhanced maternity pay    

Recruitment Process  

*We will review all applications after the closing date and contact shortlisted applicants thereafter** 

• Stage 1: informal chat  

• Stage 2: interview 

Accessibility and Adjustments  

We want every candidate to feel confident and supported. If you need any adjustments or have specific preferences during the recruitment process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.  

Important Information  

We will only use the data you supply to us for recruitment purposes, and it will be held for twelve months. For further details, please see our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants on our vacancies page.  

 Our Commitment to Inclusion  

 We take diversity seriously and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our values: ‘We put people first, We support each other, We solve problems’ underpin our vision to be a place where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds.  

Money and Employment Caseworker (Mental Health)

Location: Sheffield – Gleadless & Heeley
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £26,457 - £28,500 based on experience
Contract: One Year Fixed Term
 

Join us and help change lives in your community

At Mental Health UK, we believe everyone should be able to live a fulfilling life, with the right support at the right time. Our Money & Employment teams help people across Sheffield to manage financial challenges, access specialist advice, and move closer to meaningful paid employment — all while navigating the realities of mental health difficulties.

We’re now launching an exciting new pilot within the Sheffield 24/7 mental health partnership, and we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Money and Employment Caseworker to join us.

If you’re committed to improving people’s financial wellbeing, understand the barriers created by mental health, and want to make a real impact locally, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

This unique role blends specialist money advice with employment support using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model. You’ll work one-to-one with people who are experiencing mental health challenges, helping them stabilise their financial situation and take steps towards sustainable paid work.

You’ll be based within the community in Gleadless and Heeley, working closely with mental health professionals, local partners, and employers to provide early, accessible support that prevents crisis and supports recovery.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality money advice, including debt casework, budgeting, income maximisation and welfare benefits support.
• Complete holistic assessments to understand clients’ financial, wellbeing, and employment needs.
• Support individuals to progress towards paid employment using the IPS approach.
• Build strong relationships with local employers, referral routes and community services.
• Maintain accurate casework records and uphold quality, safeguarding and compliance standards.
• Contribute to ongoing learning and service development within this innovative pilot.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, compassionate, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.

You’ll need:

• Accredited or recognised training in money advice (e.g. IMA or Wiser Adviser).
• Experience delivering debt casework and ideally providing welfare benefits advice.
• Strong understanding of the link between financial wellbeing, employment, and mental health.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in community and remote settings.
• Experience using electronic case management systems.

It would be great if you also bring:

• Accreditation with the Institute of Money Advisers (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience in supported employment or knowledge of employment legislation.
• Experience working in mental health services or lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Skills in assessing risk and developing support plans.

Why join Mental Health UK?

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that puts people with lived experience at the heart of its work. We offer ongoing training, regular supervision, opportunities for progression, and the chance to contribute to a truly meaningful pilot programme that will shape future service delivery.

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about empowering people severely affected by mental illness, and you have the skills to support both financial stability and employment aspirations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a future where everyone can thrive.

To deliver the Day One Casework bedside model to patients, or those closest to them, impacted by serious or multiple injuries which could result in life changing consequences, such as disability or death, within the Royal Victoria Infirmary, providing support on some of the wards (such as rehabilitation), on-site clinics and other settings (e.g. rehabilitation centres). 

Have a visible physical presence within the Trust, becoming embedded into clinical teams focussing on major trauma pathways, facilitating outpatient and in-person legal clinics.

To work closely with those impacted by serious and life-changing injury, taking referrals and carrying out initial assessments of need, expertly navigating, signposting and putting services in place in the immediate aftermath of major 

trauma, including talking about and facilitating timely access to legal support to aid rehabilitation.

To establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders to promote Day One and address the needs of those affected by serious and life-changing injury. 

To work as part of the wider Day One Service’s team and organisation, taking responsibility for own record keeping and data collection in line with regulatory requirements.

The post holder’s primary duties and responsibilities are as follows: 

• Work closely, and in partnership, with NHS clinical staff and relevant community and voluntary sector organisations, to address the needs of patients, and those closest to them, affected by serious and life-changing injury. 

• Operate a case management approach to individuals, assessing and identifying needs, putting support in place including signposting, making referrals and direct support. 

• Provide consistency in assessment of all patients and their loved ones, irrespective of injury cause, age, status, giving access to the earliest possible specialist legal advice which supports rehabilitation and NHS cost recovery. 

• Maintain detailed case records, including accurate records of activity and intervention, using Day One’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, capturing and storing data in line with Day One policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. 

• Contributing towards report writing through the writing case studies and narrative to support data collection. 

• Implement processes and procedures to collect patient and family feedback and contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Day One services through providing relevant information, case studies and reports. 

• Deliver awareness raising presentations to clinical colleagues and departments. 

• Organise and facilitate outpatient and in person legal clinic drop-in sessions. 

• Build awareness of the role and charity’s purpose through building strong and effective relationships across the regional major trauma network, ensuring those who need it have access to Day One support. 

• Work closely with local authority, statutory and voluntary organisations to provide patient and family support and advocacy. 

• Help establish other support mechanisms once a person is no longer within the hospital setting, supporting the patient discharge process in conjunction with leadership from NHS staff. 

• Identify and support the recruitment and supervision of Day One volunteers, where appropriate. 

• Work closely in partnership with our Peer Support Service, focussed on promoting awareness and uptake within the region. 

• Work closely with the wider team on performance, quality, safety and effectiveness of all services, ensuring appropriate safeguarding policies are followed. 

• Work closely with our Fundraising and Communications team, supporting national activity, as well as regional initiatives to raise awareness and fundraise. 

• Be prepared to travel across the region and, on occasion, to other sites and national meetings as required. 

• Willingness to undertake continuous development and training for the role, including mandatory Day One and NHS Trust specific training. 

• Participate in external clinical supervision and monthly caseworker reflective practice to sessions to effectively explore and uphold professional boundaries within a safe, structure and supportive environment. 

Please see the attached recruitment pack for the full job spec.

Please upload your CV and supporting cover letter  outlining why you’re interested in the role. Please take your time to explain how your experience is relevant to this post.

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 8th July 2026 
First stage virtual interviews: W/C 13th July 2026 
Second stage in-person interviews in Newcastle: W/C 20th July 2026 

The Senior Strategy Lead plays a key role, using marketing and leadership experience to spearhead agency performance - whilst working collaboratively and leading a team to deliver high quality, creative marketing output.

Working across a number of client accounts, you'll draw on 5+ years of marketing experience to set strategic direction, ensure work is delivered to a consistently high standard, solve problems and make decisions on priorities, build
trusted client relationships and collaborate with leaders across the team to share learnings and lift performance.

It's a brilliant opportunity for a proactive marketer, with experience across multiple channels, to grow in a managerial role and join a fast-growing, ambitious agency. 

This role requires experience working with Christian organisations, and/or a deep understanding of what motivates people with faith.

This job is for you if:

• You think strategically and creatively to achieve objectives
• You’re proactive - you spot what needs attention before anyone else
• You love leading people, and helping a team thrive and grow
• You’re a confident communicator who builds client trust quickly
• You’re high capacity and enjoy juggling multiple projects at once
• You stay calm under pressure, and always find the route forward
• You’re a people person - you know how to make clients happy

The role of Communications and Publications Support Officer is key in helping us share knowledge, support our networks, and deliver high-quality outputs that influence practice and policy.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce and distribute the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health fortnightly newsletter (via Mailchimp)

• Support the development and scheduling of social media content, helping to grow engaging content and reach

• Monitor and report on social media analytics

• Update the Pathway website with news, publications and resources, and support with website improvements

• Organise and support online meetings of the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health and its subgroups

• Coordinate and support online specialist Masterclasses for people working in health and care provision for people in marginalised groups

• Support delivery of external events, including the annual Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health conference

• Coordinate publication of major Pathway reports, working with designers and printers

• Provide publishing and administrative support to Fellows undertaking research projects

• Deliver high-quality editing, formatting and presentation of shorter reports and documents

• Maintain the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health database and mailing lists

• Maintain and support Pathway document sharing and organisation on SharePoint and OneDrive

• Ensure Pathway resources are organised and accessible to support external communications

About you – it is essential you have:

· Experience of working in a communications or administration role (including remote working)

· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Experience of maintaining or updating websites, including WordPress

· Experience of using social media professionally (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), creating content and understanding social analytics

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, MS Teams, Canva, Mailchimp and similar tools

· Experience of using digital tools to prepare and format documents, including academic reports or publications

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

· Understanding of confidentiality and data protection Personal Attributes

You should also be:

• Motivated, with a flexible and proactive approach to work.

• Politically aware and able to work sensitively in a complex environment.

• Commitment to Pathway’s mission, including tackling inequality and promoting human rights.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience of supporting events or conferences

• Experience of producing newsletters

Start date: September 2026 

Main Purpose: To provide full-time support to learners within the Building Independence (BI) pathway at The Autism Project (TAP).

The role focuses on enabling learners to develop independence, communication, life skills, and confidence, supporting them to access the curriculum and participate in community-based learning. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure learners make meaningful progress towards their EHCP outcomes and personal goals.

Information:

Permanent part-time role. Working days are Tues to Fri 9-4pm (6.5hrs a day, allowing half hour unpaid for lunch). 26 hours a week.

Salary is £28,860 per annum (full time 37.5hrs) pro-rata. This is £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage).

Holiday allowance is 37 days per annum plus bank holidays pro-rata.

Holiday can only be taken outside of TAP term times.

Your place of work will be at our classrooms at Larcom House SE17 1RT. 

Flexibility: Term-time working only can be considered, on request.

 Learner Support

1. Support learners to access sessions across the BI pathway, including Functional Skills, PSD, social skills, and independence-based learning.

2. Provide 1:1 and small group support, promoting independence and reducing support where appropriate.

3. Use autism-informed approaches to support communication, sensory, and behavioural needs.

4. Support learners to develop:

o daily living skills

o emotional regulation

o social interaction and communication

5. Apply consistent support strategies to help learners develop coping mechanisms and resilience.

6. To provide personal care support with learners if needed.

Classroom & Curriculum Support

1. Work in partnership with tutors to support lesson delivery and learner engagement.

2. Adapt tasks and resources to meet individual learning needs.

3. Support the implementation of planned learning activities and structured routines.

4. Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and visual supports.

5. Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Independence & Community-Based Learning

1. Support delivery of independence-focused sessions, such as:

o cooking and life skills

o travel training support

o accessing local community services

2. Accompany learners on trips, enrichment activities, and community visits.

3. Support learners to apply skills in real-life contexts and unfamiliar environments.

Behaviour & Wellbeing Support

1. Support learners to manage behaviour positively using agreed strategies.

2. Recognise and respond to anxiety and emotional needs.

3. Contribute to a safe, structured, and predictable environment.

4. Promote wellbeing, confidence, and self-advocacy.

Assessment, Progress & Documentation

1. Support the recording of learner progress and achievements.

2. Contribute to:

o Termly reviews

o EHCP reviews

o Risk assessments and support plans

3. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with TAP requirements.

4. Provide feedback to tutors on learner progress and engagement.

Team Working & Communication

1. Work collaboratively with tutors, TAs, and the wider TAP team.

2. Communicate effectively with parents/carers and professionals when required.

3. Contribute to a consistent, person-centred approach across the BI pathway.

Safeguarding & Professional Practice

1. Safeguard all learners and promote their wellbeing at all times.

2. Follow TAP policies including safeguarding, behaviour, health & safety, and equality.

3. Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

4. Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

CareTrade is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where applicable), references, verification of identity and qualifications, and proportionate online checks of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.