Entry level jobs

Working with one of our trusted partner day centres on an initial 12 month contract,  The post holder will be responsible for the following:

· Providing a specialist advice and advocacy service to the homeless guests of our services, which include partner day centres and night shelters over the winter season

· Employing creative thinking and practices to ensure that guests are supported and motivated to achieve their goals

· Attending appointments with guests occasionally when needed

· Referring and signposting guests to accommodation providers, health services and other relevant internal and external support services, as necessary

· Maintaining good communication with the Managers of our partnered Drop-in Centres, Glass Door colleagues and local statutory and non-statutory services

· Attending meetings with the casework team, external service providers and partner organisations when required

· Collating statistics and outcome measurements of the casework service for both internal and external use

· Maintaining a well-organised and easily accessible administration system for the casework programme in line with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR)

· Managing a small casework budget

· Undertaking any other duties to aid the good running of the project, as required by the charity

Person Specification

Essential

· At least one year experience of working one-on-one with -- and assessing the needs of -- homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups

· Empathetic attitude to homeless and vulnerably-housed people

· Up-to-date knowledge of the welfare issues and legislation affecting homeless people

· Knowledge of relevant support services available to homeless people, particularly in West London

· Confident approach to, and experience of, dealing with challenging behaviour

· Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues and external service providers

· Highly organised with strong time-management skills

· Ability to keep clear and up-to-date case records

· Ability to work independently and take the initiative to make important decisions

· Flexible and supportive team member with excellent communication skills

· Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies

· Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities

· For night shelter caseworkers, willingness to work a minimum of one evening per week

Desirable

· Ability to speak Polish, Romanian or other Eastern European languages

· Experience of working alongside volunteers  

Our Prayerline call takers are all volunteers who have a passion for prayer and an intimate relationship with Jesus that desires them to see breakthrough in people’s lives.  This role, as part of our staff team, will ensure that our volunteers as well as our callers have a safe and positive experience of telephone prayer ministry.

In order to fulfil this role, you must be computer literate, able to monitor the call management system, analysing dropped calls and call waiting times but also ensuring that volunteers are able to log into and out of the system successfully.  You will also need excellent people skills as you will be the primary point of contact should a volunteer have a difficult call and need prayer and support themselves, with escalation to the team leads when necessary.  You will also be required to pray for callers should you notice that waiting times are becoming too long.

We are looking for someone who can offer us five afternoons per week, working Monday – Friday from 1.00pm – 5.00pm and one Saturday in four working from 10.00am – 6.00pm

You will also need to be flexible in offering cover for absences, which could be Saturdays, mornings or evenings.

If you have a passion for people and prayer and have the insight to know how data can help sustain and improve our service, then you may be the right fit for this role.

This position is currently based at our Broadcasting Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8RY and will relocate to Operations Centre, ST6 4JF late 2026.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th September 2026 - noon

Zoom interviews: Friday 11th September 2026

Onsite interviews: Monday 21st September 2026

Salary: £15,429 per annum (FTE £25,423) plus staff benefits. UCB's staff benefits include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

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UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

Location: Central London, London Bridge Hybrid (Min of 1 day per week in our Central London Office)

Are you passionate about helping us generate income for a great cause? If so, we are looking for a highly organised individual who can support our Legacies and Communities teams with their administration and records.

The Fundraising Administrator will play a pivotal role in the team. As a first point of contact for supporters, you will be responsible for helping us deliver an excellent stewardship experience by handwriting ‘thank you’ notes, updating the database with supporter interactions and pulling reports, along with other administration tasks. This is our largest area of income at Brooke, and making sure we get the best from our supporters is vital to securing our future success.

This role is part-time (21 hours a week), and we are ideally looking for someone able to spread these hours across 5 days (Mon-Fri).

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to gain experience in a fast-moving and dynamic team. We are an ambitious international charity, and you will need excellent organisational and time-management skills to thrive. You will have a passion for animal welfare, a strong ‘can do’ attitude and a keen eye for detail.

You will be joining a friendly and passionate Legacy and Community Engagement team at a really exciting time for Brooke.

If you are interested in the role and meet the criteria, we will look forward to hearing from you.

At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25, as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.

We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.

Closing date: 24th August 2026 (we may close this advert early if we receive a large number of applications)

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People Assistant

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Contract: Fixed-term – 12 months

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £29,512 gross per annum FTE / £17,707 pro rata R

Reporting to: Head of People (with oversight from the People Coordinator)

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. Our people are central to our mission, and we are committed to ensuring our systems, processes and staff experience support a high‑performing, values‑led and inclusive working environment. We are now seeking a People Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative, systems and coordination support across our People function.

About the role

The People Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate HR data, systems and records, supporting smooth and consistent employee lifecycle processes, and acting as a first point of contact for routine People queries. Working closely with the People Coordinator, you will support recruitment, onboarding, induction, contract changes, payroll updates, staff communications and wider People Team priorities. This is a varied role that suits someone organised, proactive and committed to strengthening employee experience across a global organisation.

Key responsibilities

People systems, data and records

• Lead day‑to‑day administration of People systems (including Cascade), ensuring accurate and timely updates.

• Maintain HR trackers, staff files, recruitment records, onboarding checklists, leave records and contract change documentation.

• Support preparation of routine people data, monthly updates and reports.

• Monitor data quality and follow up on missing information.

• Provide first‑line support on HR systems queries.

• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency and compliance.

Support to the People Coordinator and employee lifecycle

• Provide coordination support across recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, contract changes, leave processes and exits.

• Prepare adverts, schedule interviews, communicate with candidates and support reference checks.

• Draft HR letters, templates and documents for review.

• Support induction arrangements, systems access and onboarding documentation.

• Track probation, contract end dates, leave and exit actions.

• Assist with staff engagement, wellbeing and employee experience administration.

Processes, policies and internal platforms

• Support maintenance of People processes, templates and guidance.

• Keep People content on SharePoint and internal platforms accurate and up to date.

• Assist with policy updates and document management.

• Support audit recommendations, compliance checks and process improvement actions.

• Provide content for routine People communications and updates.

Payroll, compliance and administration

• Support accurate and timely payroll changes in collaboration with Finance.

• Assist with preparation and checking of employee change information and final pay inputs.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection and employment requirements.

• Track routine HR deadlines, training records and contract administration.

Team coordination and wider support

• Provide flexible administrative support to the People Team.

• Build effective working relationships across global teams.

• Support meetings, workshops and training sessions.

• Contribute to People projects and organisational priorities.

About you

You will bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience in HR, People administration or coordination.

• Strong systems and data management skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.

• Good understanding of HR administration, confidentiality and data protection.

• Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills.

• A proactive, solution‑focused approach and willingness to improve processes.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures.

• Commitment to Saferworld’s values, safeguarding principles and inclusive working culture.

How to apply

Apply through our vacancy portal on the Saferworld Jobs website. Please upload your CV and a covering letter addressing the person specification and explaining how your experience matches the requirements of the role.

Closing date: 20 August 2026

This role delivers one to one case work including ongoing support to resolve both immediate and crisis situations, in the main relating to welfare benefits, referring to appropriate support agencies and other ICCM services promoting a multiagency approach. The aim of the service is to empower people through access to appropriate support services and improve quality of life, health and wellbeing.

This is a fixed term role to cover for Maternity Leave (9 Months)

· Delivering client focused, culturally appropriate support services for the benefit of members of the Irish community in Manchester on an appointment office basis, drop in service, and on outreach for those with mobility issues facilitating access to mainstream health, housing, education and employment services.

• To provide support to members of the Irish community who are vulnerable through age, poor physical or mental health, homelessness, risk of homelessness, drug/alcohol use, offending, hate crime, social and cultural isolation etc.
• To complete an initial assessment of Service Users’ needs, presenting issues and risks, making onward referrals to statutory and other voluntary support agencies as appropriate for people to access specialist support
• An understanding of how to deal with people who have experienced trauma.
• Inputting all client based work onto the CMS; maintaining accurate and up to date case files and reporting.
• To facilitate the successful running of ICCM’s health and well being activities as required.
• To promote the wider work of ICCM, facilitating pathways to support where needed.
• To be aware of and maintain best practice in safeguarding.
• To commit to continuous professional development and keep up to date with best practise in the sector.
• To attend relevant training, conferences and seminars locally, regionally and nationally as directed by line manager.
• To participate and engage in supervision and appraisal provided by the manager
• To work as an accountable member of the staff team, working within the charity’s policies and procedures
• It is the nature of the work at ICCM that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way, when the occasion arises, when tasks not specifically covered in their job have to be undertaken.
• To ensure you fully embrace ICCM’s values in all your work.

Specialist Behavioural Support worker

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support worker to join our Learning disabilities Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets.

£18,470.40 per annum, working 25 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Working with individuals who present challenging behaviours in a learning disability service involves providing person-centred, proactive support that promotes safety, dignity, and quality of life.

The working pattern for this role consist of: Flexible working pattern, including the ability to work every other weekend when required.

What you'll do:
* Deliver person-centred care based on individual PBS plans developed in collaboration with Look Ahead's PBS service and multidisciplinary teams.
* Support our customers to achieve their personal goals, participate in meaningful activities, and engage in their community.
* Support our customers with personal care, medication and all daily living skills as needed, whilst promoting independence.
* Use proactive and reactive strategies to prevent or manage behaviours that challenge, while upholding the person's rights and safety.
* Maintain accurate and timely records, including incident reports, behaviour tracking, and daily support logs.
* Maintain records in accordance with Look Ahead's Information Management policies, procedures and guidance. Keep a clear desk at all times and assist with archiving and secure disposal of records when required.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
* Caring, compassionate, and inclusive.
* Focussed on excellence and innovation.
* Commitment to partnership working within the team and wider community.
* Respect for individual choice and independence.
* Dedication to continuous improvement and learning.
* Resilient and calm under pressure.
* Professional and trustworthy in all interactions.

What you'll bring:
Essential
* Experience supporting people with learning disabilities/autism/complex behaviours.
* Understanding of PBS or willingness to undertake PBS training.
* Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.
* Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our customers.
* Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:
* NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
* Prior training in PBS, Maybo, Capable Environments, Active Engagement & Support and/or Reducing Restrictive Practices.
* Full UK driving licence

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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