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Specialist Support Worker

We're looking for a passionate, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets

£31,593.00 per annum, working 40 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.

Tabard Court is a mental health supported accommodation for individual with significant offending histories and complex mental health needs.

What you'll do:
1. Keyworking, Support Planning & Recovery
? Hold a keyworking caseload (typically 4-6 customers), meeting each customer regularly for structured keywork sessions focused on mental health, risk, daily living skills and recovery goals.
? Complete and regularly review support plans, risk management plans and crisis plans with customers and the wider team, ensuring they are meaningful, co-produced and linked to clear, achievable outcomes.

2. Risk Management & Safeguarding
? Undertake initial and ongoing assessments of risk and need, including dynamic risk indicators
(e.g. changes in behaviour, non-engagement, relapse indicators), and escalate concerns promptly.

3. Day-to-day Support & Service delivery
? Provide practical support with daily living skills (e.g. budgeting, shopping, appointments, selfcare, routines) to enable customers to build independence and sustain their accommodation.

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:
Experience & Knowledge
? NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
? Experience of working with people with significant mental health needs, ideally in forensic or criminal justice settings (secure services, probation, prison, step-down or similar).
? Understanding of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed approaches in mental health.
? Awareness of risk assessment and risk management processes in forensic mental health (e.g. working with index offences, relapse indicators, safeguarding, conditions of discharge or licence).
? Experience of keyworking or case management, including multi-agency liaison and report writing.
? Comfortable working in a structured environment with policies, procedures and clear documentation standards, while remaining flexible and responsive to individual need.

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.

Please see our website for full Job description

We're looking for a passionate, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Richmond.

£23,203.00 per annum, working 30 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.

Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

The working pattern for this role is: -
Week 1
M10, TOff, WOff, TOff, F10, S10, S0ff

Week 2
MOff, T10, W10, TOff, FOff, SOff, S10

What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues

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:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer

What you'll bring:
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience

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.

Please see our website for full Job description on our website

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient IDVA to join our Homelessness Social Care Service in Kent on a 2-year FTC.

£27,028.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Unqualified IDVA - £27,028.18

Qualified IDVA salary- £29,528.18

Want to feel like you're part of one team? 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
• Free DBS
• 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

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.

What you'll do:

• Manage referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork.
  
  
• Working to raise the awareness of male domestic abuse in the Kent community as directed by line manager.
  
  
• Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere.
  
  
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.
  
  
• Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals.
  
  
• Support clients to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.
  
  
• Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
  
  
• Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan

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:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
• Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized

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 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.

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.

Please see our website for full Job description

Location: Bristol.
Salary: £27,950 per year (pro rata)
Job Type: Full Time (or part time from a minimum of 30 hours per week), 12 Month Fixed Term

The role:

As a Trainee Energy Advisor, you will help householders access the support available to them. You will work directly with clients, giving clear, practical advice to help them to make informed choices.

This is a varied role combining client support with accurate case management. You will keep clear records and contribute to a service that makes a real difference to households.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Monitor the advice line and/or other telephone advice projects making and receiving calls from people who may need help with energy related issues.
• Accurately record client details and use your knowledge to assess help and support needed.
• Identify energy improvements that can be made to clients’ properties and refer to installers who can fit them.
• Listen attentively to callers and respond to their needs in an empathetic way during difficult conversations.
• Report any safeguarding or safety concerns promptly to the designated Safeguarding Officer, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken and documented to maintain client safety and wellbeing.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

About you:

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent qualification)
• Previous experience of providing advice or within a similar customer service environment
• Proficient communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of empathy and compassion
• Accomplished at using a range of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel
• Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding processes

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the job description.

Benefits:

CSE offer a range of other benefits including:

• You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Discounted breakdown cover and many more.
• We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
• We are flexible with the working hours of this role and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and send it to our Jobs inbox. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.

To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to our Jobs inbox (details on our website)

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Tuesday 28 July 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 5 August and Thursday 6 August 2026 in person at our Bristol office

If you have not heard from CSE by 17:00 on Friday 31 July, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Schools North East is approaching its 20th year as the region’s dedicated, independent voice for schools. We are a successful, dynamic and influential charity, representing over 1,150 schools in the North East and specialist schools nationally through the National Network of Special Schools for School Business Professionals (NNoSS).

We are entering an exciting next phase of our development. Our marketing and communications work is central to that: it helps us reach schools, grow engagement, tell the story of North East education, support our events and memberships, and strengthen our influence with policymakers, partners and the wider education sector.

Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting a Marketing and Communications Officer to work closely with our Marketing Manager and the wider team. This is a varied, creative and delivery-focused role, suited to someone with marketing or communications experience or an early-career or graduate applicant with strong writing, digital and creative skills and the desire to develop quickly.

You will help produce content, campaigns and communications across Schools North East, NNoSS, Jobs in Schools | North East, our events programme, memberships and policy activity. You will be joining a small, ambitious and high-performing team where people take ownership, work at pace and care deeply about the difference we make.

If you are organised, curious, creative, confident with words and digital tools, and motivated by work with a clear social purpose, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why join us

This is an exceptionally varied and hands-on role where you will see the direct results of your efforts; from producing high-impact content like the Weekly Update to promoting flagship events that bring the region’s education community together. You won't just be executing tasks; you will be helping to shape a positive narrative for our region's schools, working within a small, ambitious team where your ideas are valued and your contribution is visible.

Beyond the meaningful mission, you will develop a broad and practical marketing skillset across digital communications, social media, and CRM management, all while receiving dedicated mentorship from our Marketing Manager. Schools North East offers a supportive and collaborative culture that truly cares about its people, providing a package designed for work-life balance, including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a contributory pension, and a modern office in central Newcastle with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

For a creative professional looking for real responsibility and a future-focused career, we provide an environment where you can grow professionally while doing work that truly matters for our region, as part of a small but highly impactful team.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing and Engagement

• Contribute to lobbying and policy work through campaign activity
• Deliver and coordinate campaign activity within agreed plans to grow event attendance, memberships, sponsorship, partnerships and engagement across Schools North East programmes
• Promote programmes through email, website, social media and marketing materials
• Help maintain audience data and segmentation to ensure communications are relevant, timely and effective
• Identify and share member stories, case studies and examples that demonstrate the value of Schools North East
• Contribute ideas to improve the effectiveness of campaigns, content and audience engagement

Content & Brand

• Create, edit and proofread engaging content for newsletters, websites, blogs, social media, email campaigns and stakeholder communications
• Support production of the Weekly Update and translate complex information into clear, accessible content for schools and partners
• Produce marketing materials and maintain a consistent Schools North East brand across all channels and outputs
• Use storytelling and creative content, including video and photography, to strengthen audience connection and engagement

Digital & Marketing

• Use digital platforms including CMS, email marketing tools, CRM systems and social media channels to deliver day-to-day activity
• Update website content and apply basic SEO good practice to support clear user journeys and accurate information
• Monitor campaign performance and use data and insight to support improvements in communications activity
• Work collaboratively across the organisation and support events through content capture, delegate communications and promotion
• Maintain organised records and ensure communications meet data protection, accessibility and quality standards
• Support paid digital advertising campaigns (e.g. Meta, LinkedIn or Google Ads)

Essential Requirements

• Background in marketing, communications, journalism, media, PR, digital marketing, design or a related field (including through study, work, volunteering or personal projects)
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work effectively with colleagues, members, partners and stakeholders
• Creativity, audience awareness and the ability to contribute ideas for campaigns, content and engagement
• Experience using digital communications tools such as CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress), email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), design tools (e.g. Canva or Adobe), social media scheduling tools, Google Workspace, CRM systems and analytics platforms
• The confidence and willingness to learn new systems as required
• Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading and editing to a high standard.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work at pace
• Understanding of how communications support engagement and audience growth, with an interest in developing knowledge of campaign performance and impact
• A collaborative, proactive approach, with the ability to take direction and work on initiative
• An interest in education, schools and the role of Schools North East as the Voice, Glue and Bridge for North East schools

Desirable

• Experience creating content across digital and print channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, blogs, video, photography or graphics.
• Understanding of SEO, email marketing, audience segmentation, accessibility or user journeys
• Experience in an education, charity, membership, public sector, events or partnership environment
• Experience supporting or managing paid digital advertising campaigns (e.g. Meta, LinkedIn or Google Ads)

To apply: Please submit your full CV, clarifying any gaps in employment, along with a cover letter clearly linking your skills and experience to the job description and person specification FAO Lindsay Gerencser.

Greater Manchester Moving is the Greater Manchester charity committed to changing lives by inspiring a healthier future in Greater Manchester through moving more, sport and physical activity. We play a strategic leadership role in support of the Greater Manchester wide movement, for movement.

We are seeking to recruit an individual with purpose, passion and integrity to lead, support and connect the Greater Manchester system in creating the conditions to enable Active Lives for All.

It’s an exciting time to join the team as we develop our vision to build and foster relationships with and between people, communities and system partners, to enable a whole system approach to supporting the development of community networks, activities and opportunities to move more and tackle inequality.

We are looking for someone who loves working with people, who can unite people from diverse backgrounds around a vision, who understands the power of collaboration and who can work with others to help people connect, support and lead across sectors, organisations and alongside communities to help us achieve the ambitions set out in the ten-year strategy, GM Moving in Action.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team working with a network committed to making positive change through physical activity, sport and movement.

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), but job shares, secondments and reduced hours will be considered as part of our commitment to flexible working. Working days will predominantly be Monday to Friday. Our team works a minimum of two days a week in person, and our core office day is Tuesday. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required.

We have permanent office space at House of Sport in Manchester, and office space with GMCA and NHS GM at Tootal Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester. We have regular team and co-working days, blended with homeworking. We trust you to work in a way that suits you and that enables you to be productive and thrive.

Greater Manchester Moving is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity, irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, pregnancy or personal circumstance. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible organisation. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects and understands the communities we work alongside. 

Closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026, midnight 

Interview date: Wednesday 29 July 2026

Who we are

At Public Law Project (PLP), we work to champion fundamental rights and hold power to account. Our work has played a crucial role advancing fairness in our society. In recent years this has included:

• Fighting against the Rwanda deportation policy and the reneging on Windrush commitments
• Revealing the impact of DWP deductions to benefits and the lack of lawful consultation on cuts to disability benefits affecting 100,000 people
• Sector leading research warning against overreliance on remote advice as a substitute for in-person support and documenting unmet legal need of asylum-seekers in south-west England
• Preventing the implementation of draconian and unconstitutional anti protest laws
• Being a leading voice on public sector use of AI

About Public Law Project

We are researchers, lawyers, trainers and public law policy experts. The aim of all of our work is to make sure that state decision-making is fair and lawful and that anyone can hold the state to account.

For over 30 years we have represented and supported people marginalised through poverty, discrimination or disadvantage when they have been affected by unlawful state decision-making.

The role

This is an important role at the heart of PLP. You will help our leadership team and governance structures work smoothly and effectively, enabling senior colleagues to make the best use of their time in delivering PLP’s mission. You will support governance functions and create opportunities for colleagues to connect, collaborate and strengthen the sense of community at PLP.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised and detail oriented with strong communication skills. You will build relationships with a wide range of people including external partners, people in senior roles and new and junior colleagues. You will enjoy being a catalyst for team impact, supporting collaborative leadership and helping to promote and sustain a thriving culture.

We welcome applications from a wide range of people with relevant skills or experience. We are happy to explore different flexible working arrangements including shaping regular hours around caring responsibilities.

As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process.

Supporter Acquisition Executive

We are looking for a confident and driven marketer who is eager to join a hard-working and ambitious Individual Giving team. As the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, we're proud that the Individual Giving team is continuing to produce highly successful campaigns, driving income, and acquiring the most engaged new supporters.

Working with teams across the charity, you'll be supporting the Senior Officer and Officer to plan and deliver direct marketing campaigns across a range of channels, including digital and print. You'll also work with external agencies to support campaign delivery. Activity within the acquisition portfolio is varied, from helping to develop online supporter journeys and prize-led campaigns to supporting training and campaign communications. Your work will help drive income and attract new, engaged supporters to the charity. This is an entry-level role suited to someone organised, detail-focused and keen to develop a career in fundraising, marketing, or supporter communications.

On a day-to-day basis, the post holder will support campaign activity, compile regular reports across a range of financial and non-financial KPIs, and help ensure compliance with the latest regulations and codes of practice.

The successful candidate will help the team deliver well-organised, accurate and timely direct marketing activity. They will keep campaign administration on track, maintain reliable records, communicate clearly with colleagues and suppliers, and show enthusiasm for learning about supporter engagement and fundraising.

The successful candidate will be eager to learn and develop and will bring a proactive approach to supporting a collaborative team with ambitious goals.

You'll be part of a team that works across a multitude of channels; speaking to range of audiences with one theme in common - compelling people to support our work and bring about life-changing dementia treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

· Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of successful campaigns across a range of channels, including digital and print.

· Assist with preparing campaign briefs, schedules, fundraising scripts, and other marketing materials.

· Help maintain accurate supporter data, ensuring records are updated carefully and in line with data protection requirements.

· Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to help ensure campaign activity is delivered on time and to agreed standards.

· Process invoices, purchase orders, and other routine financial administration linked to campaign activity.

· Help ensure all campaign activity complies with relevant regulations and codes of practice.

· Work closely with Data and Digital teams to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.

· Assist with reporting by gathering campaign results, updating trackers, and maintaining accurate records.

· Proofread campaign materials and help ensure communications are accurate, consistent and supporter focused.

· Conduct monthly competitor analysis, support weekly call listening, monitor social media comments relating to campaigns, and share team updates on the intranet.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

· Focus on results and continuous improvement.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels.

· Agency management skills.

· Use of CRM or database systems.

· Strong team player and self-motivator.

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 5th July 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job description and person specification

Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:

• Can this be stopped?

• How will I live my life?

Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.

We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people. 

We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.

We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. If you want to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

The Fundraising Administrative Assistant forms an integral part of our Fundraising Team. We are looking for a driven, committed, and creative individual to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful and a key support within the fundraising team. 

 The Fundraising Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in the future growth of our charity and the impact that we can achieve through partnerships for people with sight loss.  You will be a key part of a growing fundraising team providing support across the team.

Responsible to: Individual Giving Manager 

Direct reports: None

Working hours and contract: This is a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week).  We will consider part-time and flexible working arrangements. 

Salary: £25,000 - £26,500 (depending on experience)

Location: Central London with some remote working. A minimum of two days required in the office, 50 Leman Street, London E1 8HQ.

How to Apply: 

Please submit your CV and a covering letter, with the subject header: Fundraising Administrative Assistant application to our recruitment inbox

Your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience you’ll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight?

Closing date for applications: Thursday, 9 July 2026 at noon

Early applications are encouraged. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.

Interview dates: 16-17 July 2026 (TBC)

The interview process is as follows: 

• 1st Interview: Online with recruiting manager and fundraising colleague. 

• 2nd Interview and an informal meeting with colleagues: Face to face in London E1 8HQ with line manager and other members of the fundraising team on Wednesday, 22 July (TBC)

Role Responsibilities 

Supporter Development team 

• Support the Individual Giving Managers and Legacy Giving Manager with day-to-day communications with our donor base, including timely database administration to capture communication preferences and personal details. 

• Support the Database team with data and financial processes, including recording and batching donations, generating reports, contributing to supporter journeys and reconciling income. 

• Liaise with design and print suppliers to source quotes and deliver appeals and other campaigns. 

• Support the Supporter Development team in-person in the office, with the processing of direct marketing appeal responses, including banking of donations and sending thank you letters.

• Work with the Individual Giving Managers to implement supporter journeys to encourage further support to the organisation. 

• Support the Individual Giving Managers in building emails using the charity’s email marketing platform. 

Philanthropy team

• Use a CRM database to effectively administer and manage event and community enquiries and activities. 

• Work with the Events and Community team to send out literature and parcels to community groups and event participants in an efficient and timely manner. 

• Support with logistics for virtual and in-person events as required. 

• Work with suppliers to order new fundraising materials. Be responsible for managing and replenishing fundraising merchandise and stock.

• Helping the team to source prizes and goods for community and challenge events.

• Provide financial admin support to the Philanthropy team including batching and reconciling incoming payments.

• Provide general administration support across the Philanthropy team as required, including printing and posting items.

• Update the database and provide CRM reports as required.

Wider fundraising  

• Answering inbound calls as part of the head office call team, at least three days per week, and responding to or triaging enquiries to be resolved in a timely manner.

• Support the Supporter Care Officer in dealing with external enquiries and managing internal post, including sorting incoming post and organising outgoing fundraising post from head office. 

• Provide general administration support across the fundraising team as required. 

• Be responsible for the fundraising team’s 1Password folder, ensuring it is consistently updated. 

• To work in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation. 

Person specification

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience 

• Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders. 

• Proven ability to engage, inspire and enthuse a range of supporters. 

• A commitment to undertake training where required and an enthusiasm for new challenges and experiences. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport. 

• Strong project management and prioritisation skills. 

• IT literate with experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and databases. 

• A commitment to our values: Together we are bold, tenacious, informed and optimistic.

• Experience of using a CRM database to support relationship management. 

• Understanding of the charity sector and associated fundraising technique. 

Personal qualities 

• An understanding of and commitment to blind and vision impaired people. 

• A passion for fundraising and wanting to make a difference. Someone who is keen to succeed and keen to demonstrate their abilities.

• Highly organised with the ability to juggle several deadlines at the same time. 

• Positive, confident and enthusiastic. 

• The ability to use initiative, common sense and solve problems.

• Self-motivated, team worker with ability to work autonomously as required. 

• Willingness to work flexibly where required. 

• Approachable, creative, ‘can-do’ attitude. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Happy and comfortable with managing day-to-day routine administrative tasks, in addition to prioritising ad hoc tasks when required 

• A growth mindset.

Flexibility

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring license for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.

Employee benefits

We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:

• A great team and a supportive culture

• Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover

• Generous parental leave

• Flexible/hybrid working options

• Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development

• Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program

• An active Social Committee and staff events

Application & Interview process

See above (page 2) for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. 

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview online via MS Teams.

Accessibility

We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence. 

Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have. 

We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young carers?

We are looking for new sessional workers to join our Young Carers team. Our sessional workers play a key role in supporting the delivery of a programme of activities designed for our young carers aged 5 to 15 and the delivery of monthly peer support groups and activities for young adult carers aged 16 to 21.

Carers’ Hub plays a vital role in Lambeth, supporting unpaid carers across the borough with 1-1 and peer support, signposting, monthly forums, training, workshops and social activities. Our young carers team works with children from the age of 5 upwards, offering support and information to young carers and their families. Adventure, friendship and support are super-important for young carers, so we split our work into four areas:

1. We organise a mixture of exciting activities throughout the year

2. We run monthly young carers groups – a space to relax and have fun

3. We provide a listening ear and relevant help to young carers and  their families

4. We run dedicated projects working with schools to support young carers with their education

If you are passionate about delivering exciting activities and focused interventions to children and young people, we would love to hear from you. 

Please note, the majority of hours available will be during school holidays and the occasional weekend.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 10 July

Interview date: Wednesday 22 July

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our Domestic Abuse team based at our office in Portsmouth with regular travel required throughout the region.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As a Caseworker, you will provide structured, tailored support plans based on holistic assessments for individuals affected by crime. You will make initial contact with victims via the telephone, then tailor the support to them explaining our services, and assessing the impact of crime. Your responsibilities will include developing, delivering, and monitoring safety and support plans, providing resources, interventions, and information to service users.

As a Caseworker you will:

• Manage a caseload of self-referred & referred service users, providing information & advocacy to help them navigate the criminal justice process.
• Conduct risk & needs assessments, ensuring each victim receives tailored support & information.
• Identify barriers to accessing services & work with partners to provide ongoing support.
• Keep accurate & confidential case records on a bespoke case management system
• Make calls to offer support to victims of domestic abuse, delivering immediate support.
• Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support
• Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer
• Work as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients

About You

You will have an understanding of the impact of crime on victims & experience in delivering services within a statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency setting. Experience in managing a caseload and of completing risk & needs assessments would be beneficial.

You will need:

• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to navigate and utilise bespoke case management systems effectively and an ability to use Microsoft Office applications to a high standard
• Good organisational & time management skills, able to manage competing needs and priorities.
• To work effectively both as part of a team & independently
• To develop & maintain partnerships with internal & external organisations.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries & confidentiality.
• Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

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.

Start date September 2026 

Main Purpose: To provide integrated classroom and employment support to learners on The Autism Project (TAP), enabling them to develop independence, employability skills, and readiness for adulthood. The role combines in-class learning support with job coaching responsibilities, including work placements, employer liaison, and learner progression tracking.

You will work with: TAP staff and senior management team, Employer Engagement Officer, other CareTrade staff, local authorities, and other external partners e.g., external partners (e.g. schools, employers), as well as learners and parents/carers.

Your place and hours of work: Main office at Larcom Street, SE17 1RT plus regular travel throughout London. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm (allowing an hour for lunch). 37.5 hrs. a week. Candidates must be willing to be a little flexible to facilitate learner-parent meetings and occasional presentations in the early evening. Time may be taken in lieu for unsocial hours worked, where necessary.

Key Responsibilities: 

Learner Support (Classroom & Curriculum)

1. Support learners to access the curriculum in Functional Skills, PSD, social skills, and employability sessions as independently as possible.

2. Work alongside tutors to deliver sessions, adapt teaching materials, and provide differentiated support.

3. Promote learner development in communication, behaviour, independence, and emotional regulation.

4. Support positive behaviour strategies and help learners develop coping mechanisms.

5. Contribute to creating resources and teaching aids to meet learner needs.

Job Coaching & Employability Support

1. Support learners in work placements, helping them develop workplace skills and confidence.

2. Liaise with employers to ensure appropriate support and implement reasonable adjustments.

3. Assist learners in understanding workplace expectations, routines, and professional behaviours.

4. Support employability sessions, careers guidance activity, and transition planning.

5. Contribute to travel training, independence skills, and community engagement.

Assessment, Progress & Documentation

1. Support assessment of learner starting points and ongoing progress.

2. Maintain accurate records, including progress notes, targets, and evidence of outcomes.

3. Contribute to EHCP reviews, Individual Education Plans, risk assessments, and support plans.

4. Monitor and report on learner progress towards aspirations and outcomes.

Multi-Agency & Team Working

1. Work collaboratively with tutors, job coaches, families, and external partners.

2. Communicate effectively with parents/carers, employers, and professionals.

3. Contribute to a consistent, person-centred approach across all areas of learner support.

4. Support enrichment activities such as trips, social events, and insight days.

Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Professional Practice

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

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

3. Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

4. Participate in training, supervision, and continuous 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.

ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery and facilitate high quality and impactful sessions for our young people. Reporting to the Programmes and Impact Manager, you’ll work with autonomy to manage your school partners, develop your team of volunteer mentors and collaborate across our ambitious delivery team with a focus on evidence based continuous improvement.

Designed as a two-year experience for graduates and early-career professionals ready to take on real responsibility from day one. You’ll build the skills, confidence and experience to thrive in leadership roles across charities, education, social impact and beyond. 

Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.8FTE) with a probationary period of 6 months

Salary: £26,227.50 pro rata (£20,982 for 0.8 FTE) in line with the real living wage

Location: Manchester

• In-school project delivery Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday with travel costs covered
• Hybrid working for the remainder of your time – choose to work from home or access co-working spaces across the city
• Manchester team co-working days – currently twice a month but some team members choose to meet up more regularly

Hours: 30 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday

• Standard hours 9:00-17:30with flexibility offered where possible
• Working hours to shift, approximately 11:00-19:30, where schools prefer sessions in our later timeslot. We do not currently have any later projects and would not allocate more than 2 in a week

Annual Leave: 29 days plus bank holidays pro rata (23 days for 0.8 FTE) with a maximum of 4 days to be taken in school term time

Application Deadline

• 9am Tuesday 7th July 2026

For the full description, person specification, and background information, please download the Recruitment Pack found below or on our website.