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About The Role
As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. This Dementia Adviser role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people affected by dementia in Belfast. The role will include information programmes (CrISP) and peer support groups for people with dementia carers, and dementia support.
Your role as a Dementia Adviser will include:

- Planning, administration and delivery of an information programme for carers in the Belfast area and group facilitation of number of peer support groups for people with dementia and carers (this will include a monthly evening carer support group, and evening information programmes every 2-3 months, subject to need and contract requirements)
- Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives
- Assisting with the identification of needs, providing information and access to relevant services
- Supporting people affected by dementia, families and carers to access vital services, and processing referrals into the local services
- Promoting local and national services and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals

The Dementia Adviser will be the role manager for a team of volunteers who support the local services. The successful candidate will also be required to provide support as required with other services throughout Northern Ireland and may provide support within the dementia support service as required. The role is funded by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Please note that local team meetings currently take place on Wednesday.
Interviews will take place on the 12th June.
We are looking for someone with:

- Experience of planning, delivery and evaluation of group services
- Confident presentation skills, both in-person and online
- Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other diagnosis or support requirements this would be taken into consideration.
- Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals, both internally and externally, to achieve a positive outcomes for people.
- Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
- Experience of volunteer management, including volunteer recruitment and support, who will support with delivery of the local services
- Good IT skills, experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom).
- Excellent organisational skills as the role has administration responsibilities.
- The ability to travel across local area independently when required.

The successful candidate will work within the Belfast trust area. The role is community-based, meaning that the staff member will work from home or within the community as the role requires. The successful candidate will be eligible to claim mileage from the boundary of the trust area and travel within the trust area. If the successful candidate lives within the Belfast trust area, they will be eligible to claim travel within the trust area relating to the role. If the successful candidate lives outside the Belfast trust area, they will be eligible to claim travel within the trust area relating to the role only when they reach the trust boundary.
As the Dementia Support Service reflects the needs of the people we support, you will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

 The External Relations (ER) department includes private fundraising, marketing & communications and advocacy. ER’s goal is to mobilize external audiences to raise funding to meet core organization needs deliver programs that support our clients to recover and gain control of their lives; influence policy changes to improve outcomes for our clients; and build and grow our global brand.

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team plays a vital role in supporting ER to advance our ambitious global strategy. The FP&A team (1) is a strategic finance partner to leadership and ER teams (2) leads revenue modelling and budget development (3) provide insights and analysis to support decision making on funding decisions and critical initiatives. ER’s FP&A team sits within the Business Operations and Analytics unit, the backbone of the ER department which provides best-in-class strategy, financial planning, analytics, and operational support. The FP&A Senior Analyst will also be an integral part of IRC’s broader Finance organization. The Senior Analyst, FP&A, will be assigned a portfolio of ER teams. This role requires strong project management, the ability to drive projects from end to end, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the commitment to deliver high quality results at a fast pace

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead financial planning, reporting and analysis projects, with minimal supervision 
• Build and maintain robust revenue and expense models
• Generate insights on performance, track progress and identify risks and opportunities to meet target
• Provide strategic decision making support on critical initiatives, including the development of business cases
• Develop a strong command of data and systems that enable FP&A delivery (e.g. Power BI, Integra, Salesforce)
• Produce high-quality deliverables (often spreadsheets, decks, memos, and analysis) with little re-work required
• Confidently present analysis and recommendations to global leaders to facilitate decision-making and alignment 
• Collaborate closely with global senior leaders, building trusted relationships, making recommendations that account for their needs, and influencing them to act
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• **Bachelors Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics or Business
• Solutions-oriented and ability to drive tasks and projects independently
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time-management skills – proven ability to prioritize against simultaneous demands and deliver at a fast pace
• **Strong analytical skills – analyze, interpret, and translate quantitative data into actionable insights 
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills – breakdown complex problems
• **Advance command of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint, PowerQuery
• Experience with cloud-based planning tools (Salesforce), PowerBI and ERP systems is desirable

Experience:

·**Considerable experience in budgeting/ financial analysis/ performance tracking

Salary: £31,133.37 (plus £5023.71 of London weighting if applicable)

Location: Flexible with home working option, regular travel to London is also required 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours

Closing date: 27th May 2025 at 11:30pm

Are you passionate about engaging supporters, being audience-led, and building outstanding supporter journeys, with a proven track record of working on projects and campaigns to engage, retain and develop supporters or customers across a range of direct marketing channels? Then join Shelter as Direct Marketing Executive – Supporter Retention and you could soon be putting your skills and experience to excellent use at the heart of our Individual Giving team.

About the role  

This pivotal role will see you help deliver the Individual Giving (IG) and Retention strategies, working collaboratively with colleagues across teams in IG to increase lifetime value of cash, regular giving and lottery supporters.

You’ll work with the Senior Direct Marketing Manager to lead on the delivery and development of direct marketing campaigns to engage a range of supporters, from those who have just started giving, to others who have a lifelong relationship with Shelter and the cause, stewarding them across their supporter journey with Shelter. 

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a matrix way, across multiple products, and on projects that push forward not only the team strategy, but the organisation’s strategy. 

You will give supporters control of how they give, when we contact them and the content that will mean most to them. Helping build multi-channel, integrated and inspiring campaigns which build strong supporter relationships and long-term loyalty to Shelter. And, along the way, you’ll get to work with new products and propositions to retain supporters in innovative ways and build strong relationships with colleagues, agencies and suppliers alike.

 About you

Passionate about outstanding supporter experiences and maximising income opportunities, you have a good understanding of direct marketing and digital channels such as direct mail, SMS, telemarketing and email. You’re also used to optimising and reviewing campaigns and aren’t afraid to share both failures and successes. Managing and influencing stakeholders to deliver results comes naturally to you too. What’s more, you excel in analysis and intelligent use of data, are great at utilising insight, including the motivations, interests and behaviours of supporters to guide decisions. You’ll have a keen interest in, or willingness to learn about, product management and development. 

You’re happy to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and processes too, like to horizon scan and keep ahead of emerging trends and are comfortable working in matrix teams.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team 

Our Individual Giving team sits within our successful, growing Income Generation directorate and consists of three programmes - Supporter Acquisition, Direct Dialogue and Supporter Retention and Development. Together, we deliver a diverse programme of work with ambitious income targets that support our organisational strategy, across cash, regular giving and lottery products. We’ve grown quite a bit over the past few years and benefitted from both investment and opportunity for innovation. 

That’s resulted in us generating over £20m of unrestricted income every year. We’re also welcoming and supportive, firmly believe in developing our people and can offer you every opportunity to progress. 

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert approximately 1 page in length, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the following behaviours listed below throughout your responses:

• We learn from our experiences and are open to risk
• We create change and align behind our strategy

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. 

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. 

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. 

An exciting new opportunity for a Community Connector has opened up at CPSL Mind, working closely with a Primary Care Network.

CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity, working across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire.

Mental Health Community Connector
Salary: £27,113.00 per annum FTE
Salary scale point: 15
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2026
Based at Cambridge Office – covering Ely Primary Care Network

About the Role

Be part of a new service, supporting people with mental health challenges to achieve their goals by connecting with their community.

We are seeing a highly motivated candidate for our exciting new Community Connector service, which will work alongside GP surgeries across Cambridge. The Community Connector Service will support people with moderate to severe mental health challenges to achieve their goals and connect with their local community.

Community Connectors will work alongside GP surgeries to support people for whom social interaction will be key to their recovery. They will support people to set and achieve goals that will include accessing groups, activities and services in their community.

About You

We are seeking candidates who have experience of supporting people with moderate to severe mental health challenges; have a preference for strengths-based approaches; and enjoy spending time with others.

The post holder will have experience of supporting at least one person with complex mental health needs, they will be highly motivated and organised, and confident to work autonomously.

The successful candidate will work closely with Primary Care Networks as a member of the CPSL Mind Team. As such they will gain both Statutory and Third Sector experience, with potential progression routes in both. They will receive induction training and ongoing personal development.

Closing date: 2nd June 2025
Virtual Interviews will be held on: 11th and 12th June 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.

No agencies please.

Operational Lead Area Manager

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operational Lead (Area Manager). In this role, you will support, coach, and guide our service managers and teams to deliver high-quality care that reflects our values and mission.

You will be working for a national charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs. They put people at the centre of everything they do, so that they get support that truly meets their needs.

Position: Operational Lead (Area Manager)

Location: Homebased, travel will be required to and around Kent

Salary: £49,669.22

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 23rd May 2025, they reserve the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap.

Interviews: Thursday 5th June 2025 at the London Office, Westminster Bridge Road

About the role:

The Operational Lead will oversee the day to day running of several services that support adults with learning disabilities, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly and that the people we support receive the best care possible. We are also looking for someone who can inspire others, drive positive change, and stay committed to promoting people’s rights and upholding the values of the organisation.

• Provide inspirational leadership, clear management and guidance to leadership teams and staff to ensure they fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
• Support, coach, develop and mentor leadership teams to provide high quality support and outcomes.
• Support local cultures so that they embody the culture and values of the workforce and the organisation. 
• To assist in the development and operational leadership across your area of responsibility.
• To provide oversight for the day-to-day operational management of the designated area of responsibility and that all agreed Policies are adhered to.
• To develop and grow new work in line with opportunities that present themselves.
• Ensure that there is a culture of co-production, and support is shaped on the views of people involved.
• Actively contribute to the successful strategic direction and transformation of the organisation by advocating for the needs of the people supported and front-line teams. 

You will be responsible for services in Kent and Medway, along with two more in Hastings. This is a home-based role, but as it involves regular travel to different sites, we’re looking for someone who lives in Kent or can travel to Kent within an hour.

About you:

We are looking for someone who communicates well and feels confident working with families, commissioners, and other professionals. You will be passionate about helping people with learning disabilities live fulfilling lives. You should be motivated, well-organised, and comfortable leading teams.

• Previous experience in a similar operational or leadership role
• Knowledge of adult social care, particularly services for people with learning disabilities
• Able to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the regulated activity of personal care
• Comfortable working as part of a wider management team to ensure services are high quality and financially sustainable
• Hold a driving licence and willing to travel

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Regional Manager, Housing Services Manager, Care Services Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Service Manager, Social Care Manager. #INDNFP

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

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Bicester! (Oxfordshire).

We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Bicester shop, Dean Court OX26.

As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

We are looking for passionate individuals to work in the National Counter Trafficking Centre.Are you ready to improve the lives of young people affected by modern slavery, do you have Immigration, Social Care, or Criminal Justice Experience? If you have answered yes then we are waiting to hear from you! 

We are recruiting for a full-time role (37 hours per week), all roles are home based and have the potential for extensive travel across our delivery sites; due to the nature of the work you must be able to identify a confidential space whereyou can carry out your day to day work. If you are interested in applying for the role, you must have a current driving licence and use of a car or be able to manage extensive travel via pubic transport.

We are looking for people to join our team who live in the following area:

• Merseyside

What are the responsibilities of the Independent Child Trafficking Guardian:

Support for Children: Independent Child Trafficking Guardians support children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation, working alongside other professionals to ensure that children receive appropriate support in line with their needs. 

 Within this role some of your responsibilities will be: 

• Supporting professionals, including Social Workers, Police, Youth Justice Teams, Foster Carers and Residential Support Workers, to identify children exploited through modern slavery and refer them into the Service 
• Provide advice, guidance and information about child trafficking and initial safety planning to professionals through 1:1 case consultations or attendance at multi-agency meetings 
• Develop initial needs assessments and action plans 
• Support practitioners from partner agencies to meet the needs of children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation
• Manage a substantial caseload of young people supported through direct and indirect work, working within the requirements of service Key Performance Indicators and in line with Home Office Guidance.
• Support children through face-to-face contact and online platforms using creative approaches to ensure that children receive an excellent standard of specialist support within the boundaries of the role.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding, alerting managers to concerns and working with staff from partner agencies to deliver a robust safeguarding response. 

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2026 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.
This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2026.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date and as we fill vacancies the geographical areas may change. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possib

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

The salary advertised for this post is in line with our approach to starting salaries, which is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band. More information about the Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and  Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates. 

Our basis and values

Location: Kirklees
Salary: £42,000
Hours: 37
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
 
Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing in local communities?
 
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to lead TSL Kirklees’ health-related work, including the successful Wellness Works programme.
 
You’ll work closely with VCSE partners, the NHS, and Kirklees Council to deliver high-impact health initiatives, manage a small team, and ensure the sector is well-represented in strategic conversations.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape innovative programmes, build collaborative partnerships, and help create healthier, more resilient communities.
 
We are looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in programme or project management
• A background in health, wellbeing, or VCSE sector delivery
• Excellent partnership, communication and leadership skills

 
The availability to start as soon as possible
 
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Road Collision Caseworker to join the Dyfed Powys Victim Support team. You will be working 30 hours per week over 4 days and will need to live within the Dyfed Powys area. This role will involve regular travel to provide face to face support for families bereaved by road traffic collisions.

Do you want the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced service, delivering exceptional support to families bereaved by road traffic collisions, coordinating a tailored package of support to service users and their families?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you...

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

You will be joining a passionate and committed team who provide high quality and bespoke support to service users. We pride ourselves on exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users.

You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.

Once in post you will benefit from the mandatory comprehensive training programme which will build on your existing skills and experience to prepare you for the role. Homicide Service training includes, criminal justice process; trauma informed approach to support; supporting traumatically bereaved families; personal and professional resilience.

As a trained Road Collision Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards.

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.

Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.

You will need:

• Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

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.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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 look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Careers and Employability Adviser

We are looking for an experienced Careers and Employability Adviser with extensive knowledge of working with care experienced young people (16-26) to guide and support young people in their professional development to help them reach their full potential.

Position: Careers and Employability Adviser

Location: London Waterloo (twice a week based in Lewisham)

Salary: £34,900 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Start date: July 2025

Benefits: 27 days holiday per year PLUS the 1st Friday of every month is a half day. Pension and contributions are payable 3% after 3 months of service, employee assistance programme.

Closing Date: Friday 6th June at 11.59pm.  

About the role:

As a Careers and Employability Adviser, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for making a difference in your client’s lives. You will possess the ability to build trusting relationships quickly, broaden horizons, and encourage young people to be aspirational.

You will be working for a charity that really makes a difference in the lives of young care leavers. Wherever they’re coming from, they help to open doors and give them the skills, confidence, and inspiration to realise their full potential.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To provide individual Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) support to young people on the programme.
• To identify opportunities for work that match participants’ interests and abilities.
• Support the delivery of various Programmes.
• To assist young people in their search for employment in outreach locations.
• To maintain a client-centred approach and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse client group.
• To compile and maintain accurate records and collect monitoring data for the project.
• To support the delivery of milestones and outcomes relating to those agreed upon with our partners.
• To provide progress information to line management as required.
• To attend and participate effectively in internal and external meetings.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Careers and Employability Adviser you will have resilience, a belief that there is always a way forward and an innovative approach to youth engagement.

If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience working with disadvantaged youth groups to transition them into employment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Resilient, positive, and comfortable working effectively with complexity.
• Experience in delivering training sessions to young people.
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and risk assessment.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as collaboratively with the rest of the team
• Empathetic, engaging, and innovative – the ability to present and to be motivational.
• Flexible approach yet able to maintain clear boundaries with clients once contracted.
• Strong organisational, timekeeping and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT skills required including recording of database entries.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate to young people with varying levels of educational attainment, attention spans and motivation.

If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!

You may have experience in areas such as Careers Officer, Careers Manager, Careers Specialist Advisor, Recruitment Support, HR & Recruitment, HR generalist, HR Adviser, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, HR Consultant, etc.

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

We are seeking motivated change-makers who have a heart to see students come to faith in Christ and a passion to help students live and speak for Christ.

Salary: £25,238 per year 
Location: Home-based within a regional team
Hours: Full-time or part-time
Closing Date: 11 June 2025

About the role:

As a Christian Union Staff Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting, encouraging, and equipping students in Christian Unions (CUs) to share the gospel in their universities.

In this role, you will:

• Train and support CU leaders in evangelism, helping them to share the gospel effectively
• Work alongside CU members to reach their friends and peers with the good news of Jesus
• Support students in understanding the Bible and applying it to their lives
• Organise and facilitate training events in evangelism, leadership, and discipleship
• Build relationships with local churches, student workers, and other organisations
• Recruit and supervise Relay Workers and Associate Staff Workers
• Promote UCCF’s ministry among students and churches, developing prayer and financial support networks
• Take part in UCCF training and national conferences for personal and professional development

To equip Christian Union Staff Worker's for this strategic ministry, staff follow a training curriculum covering theology, biblical studies, mission, apologetics, church history, and ministry skills. They receive ongoing support from a Team Leader and regional team, meeting regularly for study, prayer, and fellowship.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a committed Christian (an occupational requirement of the role)
• Has a heart for student evangelism and discipleship
• Is able to relate well to students, inspiring and equipping them for mission
• Has strong communication skills
• Is able to think strategically and initiate change
• Can work independently while also being part of a regional team
• Is willing to raise personal financial support
• Agrees with UCCF’s Doctrinal Basis

About UCCF

UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship) exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the student world. We support and resource student-led Christian Unions across the UK, helping students reach their campuses with the good news of Jesus. As a Christian Union Staff Worker, you will be part of a team passionate about equipping and supporting students to live and speak for Jesus.

Housing Rights Worker

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Grade 3 - £31,133 per annum

Fixed term contract until April 2026

Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Monday 26th May 2025 at 11:30pm

Are you compassionate, proactive and collaborative with experience in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy? If you are looking for an exciting new career opportunity, then join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.

About The Role

This role will be part of our partnership with a leading bank which aims to build financial resilience and break the cycles that lead to financial exclusion and poor financial health negatively impacting people’s housing situations. You will deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in line with the Birmingham hub’s local community priorities: supporting families experiencing homelessness, improving conditions in the Private Rented Sector and reducing barriers for those experiencing multiple disadvantages. This will involve working alongside people who are experiencing homelessness and bad housing to identify issues facing local communities.  You will plan and deliver casework to individuals and communities to resolve their housing situation, networking and engaging with community groups, local organisations and individuals to understand local housing issues and raise awareness of housing rights.

About You

You will have the ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities and with all stakeholders, including running group workshops and presentations. You have experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy, with the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge. You will be able to carry out casework related interviews, maintaining detailed case records and offering advice and support to clients so they can make informed decisions as well as deliver group workshops and presentations.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About The Team

In Birmingham hub we specialise in providing housing advice and homelessness work, with a particular focus on families and people experiencing multiple disadvantage. We work in partnership with a range of organisations to improve the underlying systems that prevent people from living securely in suitable, safe, affordable accommodation.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the following points in the ‘About you’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format:

• Experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge
• Ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities
• Experience of delivering and/or ability to deliver group workshops and presentations

Please ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We create change and align behind our strategy

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Outreach teams work as the hands and feet of Causeway traveling out into the community and supporting service users. Outreach coordinators are organized and caring. They assist by supporting current advocates with their cases, offering guidance and instruction on safeguarding and complex cases. They will complete administrative duties in line with The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Contract, ensuring KPIs are met across the department. In addition to this they help to train and induct new advocates into the organisation.

Responsibilities:

Oversight of Staff:

• Management of advocates in the team. Including but not limited to: interviews, supervisions, appraisals and managing leave requests

• Line Management of Operations and Assurance Officer

• Leading team meetings

• Taking responsibility for training new starters and the ongoing training and coaching for the team and ensuring staff attendance at Mandatory training

• Assisting with month end reporting

• Monitoring Staff wellbeing and workload

• Be the first point of contact for your team

Oversight of Casework:

• Being the first point of contact for advocates queries including but not limited to; safeguarding incidents, issues and complex cases.

• Ensuring quality and consistency in advocates is upheld through quality checking and managing referral and exit checklists.

• Effectively managing risk across your team through supporting them with risk assessments and risk management.

• Being a point of contact for service user complaints when appropriate.

• Ensuring TSA KPI's and contractual deadlines are met within the relevant timescales.

• Work on a small amount of caseloads when necessary

Other responsibilities:

• Outreach ‘on call’ duties on average 1 week in 4.

• Keyholder for the office on average once per week.

• Complete relevant sections of the OR weekly baseline and OR model where needed along with other administration in line with ensuring internal and external KPIs are met within the department.

• Attending all relevant meetings (with OR Manager, other Coordinators, Sub team Meeting and Causeway Managers and Coordinators across all regions.)

• Assist the Service Manager with specific tasks or change management projects when required

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role

Do you want to help charities to change the lives of people most in need of help across Yorkshire and the Humber?

We have two permanent Funding Officer positions in the Yorkshire and the Humber regional team.

Join us as a Funding Officer and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to communities across the region. Working as part of the Yorkshire and the Humber team as part of a team of 20 colleagues you will combine hybrid working - either from home, our Leeds office adjacent to Leeds station, or project visits, to understand how and where amazing people and organisations are transforming neighbourhoods.

If you have previous experience for a funder, then that is great but it’s not a necessity.

• You will need to be confident with comprehension and writing because you will be working with those applying for grants to advise and support them as necessary to develop proposals including project budgets.
• You’ll work with your colleagues to assess and recommend projects for funding. Some days you’ll be attending funders fairs, in person or online, whilst on others you may be meeting with Councils or other funders to share information about need and funding in a particular neighbourhood.
• You’ll also have responsibility for overseeing a portfolio of projects to ensure they are on track. If you have experience of the voluntary sector that would be ideal, particularly in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
• Confident in writing, comprehension and with an understanding of budgets you will be passionate about supporting communities to build on their strengths to improve lives.

Interview date:25th and 26th June. Virtual, 1st stage only interview.

Location: Leeds is the local office – Hybrid, flexible working style with a requirement to travel into the communities

Essential criteria

• Communication skills: Strong report writing skills to produce concise, written recommendations for assessment purposes within strict timescales. Listening and verbal communication skills also important.
• Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
• Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• An ability to adapt quickly, decisively and with full commitment to new processes and systems and the confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate.
• Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Yorkshire and the Humber and the charity sector within it. Experience working with under-represented communities in the region is particularly desirable.
• Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
• An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)