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The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Database Officer to support our Public Fundraising team.
Deadline: 9am on Monday 16th June (interviews on a rolling basis, may close early)
Location: London
Salary: Starting salary £31,350 rising to £35,381, plus £3,285 London Weighting (subject to change following pay review)
Hours: Full time – 32 hours per week as part of our adjusted working week pilot. This may revert to 35 hours from July 2025.
Contract type: This is a fixed-term role for 9-12 months
This exciting Database Officer role will support the data team with data imports, data selections and processing of income.
The Foundation has just started using a new CRM after undergoing a CRM migration from Raiser’s Edge, a very exciting time to be joining the Foundation! This role, alongside with other members of the data team, will liaise with the CRM Project Teams to support and ensure the successful outcome of the project and get us up to BAU.
What does the role involve?
- Manage data processes, imports and exports of all fundraising data including direct debits, new donors, email sign ups etc.in accordance with agreed protocols and in agreement with Database Manager.
- Ensure that the use of the Fundraising database and the capture of all data from supporters or prospects conforms to data protection guidelines including GDPR in particular relating to supporter preferences and consent.
- Support training for colleagues using the new CRM (Beacon) and help ensure all members are trained and kept up to date on new features and enhancements as they require to do their job effectively.
- Support the reconciliation of the bank statement with Beacon and ensure the Finance team know where to find information to enable accurate coding for management accounts.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Demonstrable relevant experience working in Fundraising, or a Charity database team role using Beacon, Raiser’s Edge or any database similar, with experience of CRMs in general.
- Evidenced experience of managing high volumes of personal data using a large and complex supporter/CRM database.
- Evidenced ability to think analytically and deliver the most effective and accurate solutions for data capture, manipulation and reporting.
About us
Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.
Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.
The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application form by clicking 'Apply via Website'. Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs alone will not be accepted. Applications will close at 9am on Monday 16th June, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We will be carrying out interviews on a rolling basis for suitably strong candidates, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home for full time staff, pro rata for part time staff.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our vision is good mental health for all.

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Our partner, an international charity, is looking to recruit an experienced analyst with a background in finance business partnering. The successful candidate will be joining the organisation during an interesting period, and be curious, with a strong analytical mind and ability to interpret financial information, and be articulate.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that there is a sound understanding of business areas in terms of both present as well as forecasted performance.
- Work with budget holders on the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring that any advice/support in understanding the numbers is provided in a timely manner, and that they and senior management are supported in their decision making.
- Lead on the preparation of the quarterly forecasts.
- Undertake budgetary versus actual expenditure analysis, providing reports and meaningful information to budget holders and senior finance team members.
- Support in developing project budgets on a full cost recovery basis, and in the preparation of donor report.
- Support in undertaking grant reconciliations.
- Offer coaching and training as required.
Requirements
- Experienced finance professional, highly numerate and analytical, able to understand the business and strategic outlook of the organisation, able to interpret financial information and communicate this clearly and precisely.
- Experience in developing budgets & forecasts, and undertaking and presenting analysis, both in writing and verbally.
- Strong communication and finance business partnering skills – able to accurately and precisely communicate important financial information to non-finance budget holders, and senior management staff, challenge numbers and support in sound decision making.
- Experience of working in an international organisation, in a multi-currency environment, and with colleagues based globally.
- Experience in the financial management of grants, including developing budgets for proposals (on a full cost recovery basis), and reporting for donors is strongly desirable.
- Strong systems/IT skills
- Experience in offering coaching on internal controls & processes, budgets & accompanying analysis, and systems/IT.
This is a remote role, and the candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Please note, this role cannot accomodate remote working from outside the UK, and as such is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK.
We’re looking for a well-organised person, with excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude. You will enjoy undertaking a variety of work from project work to administration. You will have gained two-years work experience in grant making, so will be comfortable working with others and will feel confident using IT applications and databases.This role is remotely based, you’ll be in touch with the rest of the team on a daily basis, but you’ll also feel comfortable undertaking tasks yourself and will competently manage your own time.You will also have a passion for our values and our work. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Administrator
Location: Leicester
Salary: £24,570 pro rata per annum
Permanent, part-time (15 hours per week)
You’ve got good administration experience, great customer service skills and you’re a good team player with a flexible approach. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Waythrough as an Administrator.
We are looking for someone like you to play a vital support role at Box Tree Farm Crisis House. Here we help individuals with mental health problems, wellbeing and recovery, whilst providing a safe and supportive environment over a short term period whilst they adjust and reintegrate back into independent living and the wider community.
Enthusiastic and keen to develop, you’ve got good communication skills and a professional telephone manner as well as experience of completing financial returns/ records. It goes without saying that you have strong IT skills and are able to prioritise a busy workload and work to deadlines. You will work closely with the Service Manager to devise and implement administrative and financial systems as well as maintaining efficient and up to date records of all financial transactions, including petty cash systems and client funds.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group.
This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship (RF). Aquarius supports people in the Midlands affected by substance use or gambling. It was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship and is now a subsidiary of Waythrough.
We are specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We provide high quality, evidence-based services, which are designed around the needs of the people we support. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.





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The Role
This is a key role within Revitalise Trust, to help meet our fundraising targets by effectively managing a UK portfolio of existing donors and sourcing and securing new ones. Collaborating closely with the Director of Fundraising & International Partnerships, you will build strong relationships with existing funders in the UK and source and build relationships with new donors. You will play an active role in the fundraising team & across the organisation contributing to an exceptional working environment.
The Key Responsibilities
- Help meet RT and LYN fundraising targets, by:
1. Securing income streams from new UK donors, including through Grants & Trust income and individuals, through researching, approaching, and applying, and
2. Developing strong working relationships with existing UK donors, seeking opportunities for deeper partnerships and securing on-going giving where possible.
- Carry out insightful and informative research on new UK opportunities, and create impactful engagement strategies for potential new donors,
- Produce high quality, professionally written proposals, and application forms, which ensure the highest possibility of securing new funds.
- Produce timely, insightful, and impactful monitoring reports in accordance with donor requirements.
- Identify engagement opportunities to keep UK donors updated and informed on our work, including full or partial responsibility for our three key events each year: Experience Revitalise, Celebrate Revitalise, and Introduce Revitalise.
- Manage a small team in delivering the above.
The Right Candidate
- Significant fundraising experience, or a similar environment in raising funds to support an initiative, bringing in c. £2-3m in funds a year, including new funding.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, able to write excellent briefs and build highly effective relationships internally and externally with donors.
- Proactive, organised and solution focussed with an exceptional eye for detail.
- Experience of successfully leading a team and delivering a strategy.
- Able to accept responsibility for personal and wider team targets.
- Confident with MS Office and CRM Databases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tearfund's vision is an exciting one: to see people lifted out of poverty, living transformed lives and fulfilling their God-given potential. In the UK and International Partnerships team, we have the joy of helping to make that happen.
We're at an exciting stage in the Churches Team at Tearfund, as we reach out to a range of donors and UK churches, seeking to secure larger gifts to enable Tearfund to help more people who are living in poverty. We have the privilege of working with a wide range of funders, as well as Tearfund's field staff, technical experts and leadership team. We enable churches and other donors to connect with the issues they are passionate about and to challenge the injustices they see.
We are looking for an excellent Key Church Executive to run and manage Tearfund's trips, Events, and to facilitate our engagement with some UK church events and festivals.
Good relationships are key to this role - both internally and externally - so building connections in both spheres is key to this role.
We offer a supportive team environment, where we are always learning, as well as the opportunity to test new ideas and develop our approach to our Events and Trips.
If you are a confident, proactive and self-motivated relationship builder and good at organisation, we would love to hear from you!
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Contract: This is a part time (21 hours per week) maternity cover contract. The full time salary is £44,797 per annum and the part time salary is £26,878 per annum.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to a new project in West Yorkshire to deliver 6 month reviews to stroke survivors of working age.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke.
Position: S11272 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Homebased Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Salary: Circa £21,948 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 30 June 2026.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 15 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 18 and 19 June 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors in relation to employment and volunteering.
Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Support Coordinators will:
- Deliver 6 month post stroke reviews to people affected by stroke
- Provide personalised information, advice and support especially in relation to employment, volunteering and secondary prevention
About You
The post holders will:
- Be motivated and flexible in their approach
- Able to process new information easily
- Have a background in supporting others ideally in health, social care or the voluntary sector
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other professionals and colleagues
- Be confident and able to use IT systems including data bases
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in the Durham area.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke.
Position: S11233 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Durham. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Salary: £19,596 per annum (FTE £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent. However, services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 22 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 1 and 2 July
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Deliver 6 month post stroke reviews.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
- A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
- Ability to use basic Microsoft systems.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Student Advisor
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting and empowering others.
Our team of Student Advisors work to ensure that students are able to access free, independent and confidential advice on issues that affect their university experience, so that they are empowered to advocate for themselves, and to help students Love Exeter.
You will empower students to understand their rights, to identify and access appropriate sources of support, and to navigate processes and procedures that can be complex and challenging at times. The role plays a key part in ensuring students have relevant information and resources through the provision of advice casework and individual advocacy.
The Role
Role: Student Advisor
Hours: 21-hours per week
Salary: £29,179.35 to £33,081.32 (Pro-rata 0.6 FTE)
Contract: Part-Time Permanent
Closing date: 10:00 16th June 2025
Who are we?
The Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 100 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
· You’ll have some experience in advocacy, advice or other work which has a focus on empowering individuals. We’re especially keen to hear from candidates with experience delivering advice or advocacy in educational, housing, or social care settings
· To have some experience in dealing with sensitive information and situations.
· You’ll be able to have a good level of communication and be able to recognise when to adapt you communication to ensure it is being delivered in a way which is accessible to others.
· You know how to work as a team and be able to collaborate effectively across multiple teams to achieve a shared goal.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for expectant parents, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives and a confidential employee advice service and assistance programme. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible working. We also provide access to great development, helping you to gain valuable experience in the charity sector and beyond, and ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
Dates for your Diary
· Closing Date: 10:00 16th June 2025
· Shortlisting: 17th June 2025
· Interviews: 27th June 2025
To find out more about this role and how you can apply to be our next Student Advisor, please visit our website.
For general enquiries, please contact us.
Helping students to Love Exeter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Engagement Officer
Location: Lancaster LA1 1BJ or such other place as required
Salary: Starting salary £18,556.20 for 22.5 hours per week, £30,919 to £32,654 (FTE), NJC Salary scale 6
Hours: 22.5 Hours per week, 9.00 am to 1.30 pm Monday- Friday (may include some bank holidays)
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 30th June
Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service Limited, known as LDHAS, is a registered charity and they have been working with street homeless and vulnerably housed people for over 32 years. They provide essential needs support, advice and information, from their centre in Lancaster with additional support from visiting partner agencies like Citizens Advice, Changing Futures, SafeNet, Calico, Red Rose Recovery, the Hep C Trust and Inspire.
The Role
The post holder will provide an engagement service with neighbours, the local community, visiting professionals and the clients, volunteers and staff of LDHAS in line with its aims and objectives.
The postholder will have lived experiences which support the work of LDHAS. They will have up to date knowledge of key stakeholders, support networks and agencies. They will liaise and engage with a variety of homeless hub organisations as required.
The postholder will support LDHAS clients, motivating and enabling clients as they engage with LDHAS and advocating for them as appropriate. The postholder will create a psychologically safe environment for clients enabling the completion of dynamic assessments, share information about LDHAS services and triage clients enabling them to access the services offered by key stakeholders including those organisations supporting the LDHAS hub in order to support individual needs. They will support clients with clothing, shower and laundry facilities.
The postholder will coordinate the engagement aspect of day to day running of the centre, including the attendance of clients and the management of donations and footfall in the building. They will ensure that health and safety protocols and procedures are maintained throughout the building during the hours of opening, alert to safeguarding and ensuring procedures followed.
They will ensure that good relations are maintained with the neighbours of LDHAS and with the local community. They will ensure that LDHAS clients in the immediate vicinity of the building are conducting themselves in an acceptable way.
Key Responsibilities
Communication
- Have communication skills and a communication style which enables a psychologically safe environment for clients.
- Have a communication style which motivates and enables people
- Establish and maintain relationships and gain the cooperation of others. This requires the skills to motivate, negotiate, persuade and empathise.
- Provide advice and guidance to others
- Act as an ambassador for vulnerable people
- Maintain effective communication with line manager
- Promote a culture of equality and diversity within the services provided
- Network with people from other agencies
Analytical and judgement skills
- Provide a liaison service with neighbours, the local community, visiting professionals and the clients, volunteers and staff of LDHAS in line with its aims and objectives.
- Ensure that LDHAS clients in the immediate vicinity of the building are conducting themselves in an acceptable way and action support as needed.
- Proactive in promoting opportunities for current and future volunteer roles in line with the volunteer recruitment process.
Planning and organisation skills
- Coordinate footfall and manage client and visiting professional requests through the day.
- Coordinate the use of shower and laundry facilities
- Contribute to reports and provide feedback when necessary
Client care
- Support clients choosing to share their experiences and to resolve inter-personal issues
- Create a psychologically safe environment.
- Advocate for clients and support their journey of recovery
- Signpost to other support networks or agencies as needed
Responsibilities for policy and service development
- Provide the development of policies and procedures
- Contribute ideas for service development and opportunities for clients
- Contribute to the development of volunteer roles.
Skills and Qualifications
- Wide knowledge and understanding of the needs of homeless and vulnerably housed people
- Wide knowledge and awareness of homelessness issues.
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Experience of effective interagency working
- Effective communication being able to engage with and develop positive relationships with service users, colleagues, volunteers, partner agencies and members of the public.
- Ability to influence others
- Creative approaches to resolution of interpersonal issues, using de-escalation and conflict resolution approaches.
- Skills to undertake dynamic client assessments and triage appropriately for appropriate and relevant pathways
- An effective problem solver with an organised and imaginative approach to managing difficult situations.
- IT literate
- An effective team player
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service, please do not hesitate to apply.


· To provide housing related support to eligible migrants living in Newport.
· Provide practical and emotional support, advice, information and advocacy to migrants living in Newport. Working towards the goal of preventing homelessness, increasing connections in the local community and securing appropriate accommodation
· To liaise with a range of professionals and organisations to maximise resources for the client.
· Promote understanding, awareness and positive attitudes towards mental health and wellbeing.
· Promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
Principle responsibilities
1. Deliver person centred housing related support to clients that promotes their mental wellbeing and independence supporting them to progress to a life without the need for support. To work with clients in assessing their needs to create individual personal support and plans.
2. Ensure that anti-racism, equality and diversity are central to your work addressing disadvantage, inequalities, stigma and discrimination, making sure that you take action to reach people from marginalised or disadvantaged groups and that the services you provide match their needs.
3. To network effectively with voluntary and statutory agencies to promote the needs of the clients. Working with clients so that they have the knowledge, understanding and skills to access services, support and to improve their mental wellbeing and resilience. To refer to other agencies where possible if they are not eligible for the service
4. To assist clients with benefits and housing and employment to increase income and opportunities to be suitably housed, keeping up to date with the Social Security system and housing legislation, ensuring that clients are referred for specialist advice where appropriate.
5. Focus on client involvement ensuring that clients have their views heard and that the needs and wishes of service users have an impact on the services they receive.
6. Work as part of the Housing and Tenancy Support (HATS) Team and the wider Newport staff team to develop and deliver activities that achieve positive outcomes for migrants in Newport.
7. Ensure all work is recorded and monitored and contribute to evaluating the service.
8. Work in accordance with best practice, legal requirements, the policies of Mind in Gwent, and the policies outlined by the funders.
9. Share models of good practice to aid in organisational development across Mind in Gwent.
10. To contribute to the work of other projects and teams of Newport Mind as when required or directed to provide cover or to develop new skills or take on new opportunities.
Expectations
1. To work in line with, and to support the delivery of, the vision, mission, values and goals of Mind in Gwent.
2. Adhere to and work within all the policies of Mind in Gwent and the Housing Support Grant, such as child protection policy, protection of vulnerable adults, confidentiality and data protection policies, and the policies contained within the employee handbook.
3. To actively participate, engage with, and respond to, the Mind in Gwent supervision, external supervision and appraisal processes.
4. To attend and positively contribute to Mind in Gwent and Housing and Tenancy Support meetings and other meetings as required.
5. To attend and positively contribute to Mind in Gwent, Housing and Tenancy Support, Housing Support Grant training as required.
6. To actively contribute to a positive, supportive and constructive working relationships and environment with Mind in Gwent, partner organisations and other organisations.
7. To contribute to making Mind in Gwent a greener workplace.
8. To support and contribute to our overall aim of the co-production and participation of people with experience of mental health problems, and to be committed to working alongside people with experience of mental health problems, as colleagues, lived experience experts and campaigners.
9. To be flexible, adaptable and undertake work to support the aims of Mind in Gwent, the aims of the Housing and Tenancy Support Team and the aims of Housing Support Grant funding including participating in an on call rota where required.
Interviews to be held Tuesday 24th June 2025
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
An exciting position has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join a charity based in Maidstone that strives to support people with learning disabilities. The postholder will provide hands-on technical support in all aspects of payroll checking.
Please note that this role requires you to be available for interviews at short notice and to start immediately.
Key responsibilities:
- Apply advanced payroll technician knowledge to verify and approve calculations by Payroll Officers and Administrators, ensuring compliance with charity standards
- Collate payroll data in a timely manner and update spreadsheets to monitor input progress
- Collaborate with the payroll team and Payroll Managers to run the final payroll accurately
- Review exception and comparison reports, taking action to resolve identified issues
- Monitor the payroll inbox as a team and identify any recurring trends or issues
- Run and interpret month-end reports to support accurate financial reconciliation
- Manage internal and external correspondence within required timeframes
- Reconcile and raise monthly payment requests for third-party payments (e.g., HMRC, unions)
- Attend team meetings to provide advice, support, and constructive feedback
- Keep workspaces organised by promptly signing and electronically filing documents
- Stay informed of statutory legislation and auto-enrolment guidance to ensure compliance
- Respond professionally to payroll queries from employees, HR, and external agencies
- Support the production of end-of-month and year-end statutory returns as required
Ideal candidate profile:
- Experience in credit control, including collecting payments from local authorities or similar entities
- In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, including tax, National Insurance, statutory legislation, and payments
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate skills in Excel
- Experience using payroll systems (knowledge of Iris/Earnie is desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail and strong verbal communication skills
Contract length: 12-month contract, with possibility to move permanent
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Working pattern: Office-based working with some hybrid flexibility
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Start date: ASAP
Agency Reference Number: J87689
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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Working for this well-known historical attraction centre as a Maintenance Handyperson, your role covers a wide scope of tasks, be it helping to set up events, basic mechanical and plumbing, compliance inspections, general PPM’s and more.
Salary - £30,000 Per Annum
Location – Weybridge
Role Type – Permanent / Full Time / 37.5 hours a week / Shifts between 8am-6pm (on a rota)
Benefits – 25 Days holiday 8 BH, Pension, Free onsite parking, discounts & many more!
The Role
This hands-on role supports the upkeep and smooth operation of site facilities, and buildings. You'll carry out reactive and planned maintenance tasks, including minor mechanical repairs, plumbing, painting, decorating, basic carpentry, and grounds keeping.
The role also involves preparing for and supporting events by setting up infrastructure such as power, lighting, and signage. You’ll maintain safe, organised workspaces and assist in waste disposal, snow clearing, and weather-related preparations.
Operating machinery like ride-on mowers, cherry pickers, and forklifts may be required, with training provided.
You’ll also help coordinate volunteers, supervise site standards, and support contractors to ensure health, safety, and quality.
Regular outdoor work, including at height and in varied weather, is part of the role, along with participation in the Museum's first aid response team.
This role requires weekend availability as well as occasional working on Bank Holidays, all weekend or bank holiday work is given back as a day in lieu. This is managed by a shift rota a month in advance.
Sound like your perfect role? Apply today.
Do you have experience working within the renewable energy sector, or an organisation that's focused on sustainability and/or environmental purposes? (ESG)
If the answer is YES to both questions, then I want to hear from you. Read on for more info (and if you're available for an ASAP start then even better!)
Location: London, Hybrid - you should be easily commutable to London, and prepared to travel nationwide for exhibitions, trade shows, etc. to represent the organisation.
Salary: £75,000 plus performance related bonus Benefits package
Benefits: private medical cover, life assurance cover, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), enhanced pension scheme and much more!
This is a brand new role to this organisation, who have a strong social purpose and mission to help the environment and address the climate crisis.
You'll be responsible for building out their sales function, bringing together a strategy for business development that encompasses lead generation, prospecting, account management, etc.
Currently a small sales team with aspirations to grow, you'll be reviewing the current ways of working and selling, and guiding the organisation on how to generate more income.
This is a consultative, relationship-based rather than a hard sell, so if you've worked in charities/non-profits or similar purposeful organisations this might ring true. Interested? Then apply today!
Covering a sabbatical for one of the existing team, you'll be joining a well-established, friendly, talented and dedicated People function.
Salary is up to £36,000 for this hybrid role, with generous holiday allowance and pension, plus health and wellbeing provision and lots of staff discounts.
You will be dividing your time between the office in Peterborough and working from home (50/50 split)
So, what will you be doing? A whole bunch of interesting stuff! Such as...
- Acting as trusted advisor to managers, providing your expertise and guidance to help them navigate all types of People issues
- Various HR activities e.g. conducting exit interviews, coordinating the employee engagement survey
- Absence management e.g. liaising with Occupational Health, conducting Risk Assessments, gathering and analysing data
- Reviewing existing templates for policies and procedures, refreshing and updating them where needed
- Managing Employee Relations casework from end-to-end, guiding and advising managers, plus ensuring process is followed
If all this sounds like it might be your cup of tea, then what are you waiting for? Click apply right now!