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Youth Worker: Targeted Support and Community Programmes

OASIS HUB LORD’S HILL

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31st DECEMBER 2026 (with a view to extend – subject to funding)

SALARY: £30,501 per annum

 We have a unique opportunity to join Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill as part of our work with students and families. This role will create a real impact in the Lord’s Hill Community by working alongside our Academy colleagues to support Oasis students and the wider community. Helping more young people to engage with support and provision, including the therapeutic space of our city farm. 

We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for supporting young people and compassion for all to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to work with some of our hardest to reach families with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to supporting families and young people in our community, city farm and academy.

The successful post holder must have:

· Experience of youth work either as a volunteer or professionally

· Experience of managing and working with volunteers

· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.

· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:

Apply with your CV via Charity Jobs or visit our website. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in youth work

Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon Thursday 4th December 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please use the contact details on the advert on our website. 

Interviews will take place at the Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill, on Thursday 11th December 2025.

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Family Support Worker: Targeted Support and Community Programmes

Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill, Southampton

PART TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31st December 2026 (with a view to extend – subject to funding)

SALARY: £15,250 per annum (£30,501 for 1 FTE)

We have a unique opportunity to join Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill as part of our work with students and families. This role will create a real impact in the Lord’s Hill Community by working alongside our Academy colleagues to support families of Oasis students and the wider community. Helping more families to engage with support and provision, including the therapeutic space of our city farm.

We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for supporting families and compassion for all, to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to work with some of our hardest to reach families with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to supporting families and young people in our community, city farm and academy.

The successful post holder must have:

· Experience of family support

· Experience of managing and working with volunteers

· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.

· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:

Apply with a CV via Charity Jobs or by visiting our website. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in family support Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon Thursday 4th December 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please use our contact details on the job advert on our website.

Interviews will take place at the Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill, on Thursday 11th December 2025.

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours‘on-call rota’

At YMCA DownsLink Group,is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Our values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.

We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you.

As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our- supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported.

Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. 

In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for:

Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents’ referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture.

Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries.

General: Be a member of the out of hours ‘on call’ rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices.

About You – If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.

You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments.

You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 7 December 2025 at midnight, interviews to be held on Wednesday 17 December.

TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.

We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

We are looking for a Senior Direct Marketing Officer to manage a team to deliver a multi-million pound lottery & lead generation programme.

This is a London based role with a 50% hybrid working model.

The Charity
A well known and well loved, collaborative animal welfare charity, dedicated to protecting animals in need and improving quality of their care. Having recently launched thier new five year strategy they have some exciting plansand ambitions in the pipeline.

You will be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 28 days annual leave in addition to eight days paid public holidays, a competitive pension scheme, a health cash plan and paid maternity and paternity leave, as well as much more!

The Role
Manage and motivate a team of three to deliver the programme effectively and professionally.

Manage a portfolio of multi channel campigns including direct dialogue and direct marketing projects to acquire and develop supporters who give via a regular gift.

Lead the development and growth of the Lottey product, along with its integration with raffles.

Drive the creative and functional development of the lead generation programme to maximise the conversion of leads to a regular gift.

The Candidate
Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate direct marketing campaigns with substantial understanding of direct marketing acquisition and retention across a range of media channels, including direct dialogue, telemarketing, DRTV, digital and/or direct mail.

Previous line management experience, the abilty to motivate and lead a small team.

Proven ability to analyse results of campaigns.

Ability to build rapport and present to a range of audiences and work with both internal teams and external suppliers. negotiating costs, managing relationships and ensuring positive outcomes.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

JOIN OUR WORK TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE

We are looking for a dynamic manager to make our community hubs thrive! In this role, you will shape the welcome and experience of thousands of visitors, oversee our room hire and Front-of-House services, and drive the vibrancy and usage of our centres. You will lead a passionate team, manage systems that connect people to opportunities, and grow income streams through events and partnerships – all while championing our values and mission. If you are commercially savvy, great with people, and are passionate about enabling others, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT US:

Southmead Development Trust is a Bristol-based charity made up of staff, volunteers, and residents working together to keep power in our community. We work alongside local people and partners to improve health, wellbeing, employment, and local pride — while tackling social isolation and bringing investment into the area.

Guided by residents, our vision is a thriving and healthy community. We provide the support, spaces, and services our community needs through our two well-loved sites: the Greenway Centre and Southmead Adventure Playground (The Ranch). These venues host a wide range of activities, including wellbeing services, youth and play sessions, fitness classes, community groups, and local celebrations.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, just let us know — we will do our best to support you.

ABOUT YOU:

• You thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. A confident and empathetic communicator.
• You have a strong track record in sales, customer service, or event management — from any sector.
• You feel at home with systems thinking. You are passionate about enabling others.
• You are ambitious and creative, always spotting new opportunities and turning ideas into action.
• You have led teams before and know how to bring out the best in people. You are collaborative, flexible, and great at building relationships across teams and partnerships.
• You understand how to grow income streams and apply sales and marketing principles to meet targets and increase impact.
• You are tech-savvy, quick to learn new systems, and confident in producing marketing materials and reports.
• Most importantly, you embody our values of:Positivity  – Integrity – Excellence – Welcoming – Entrepreneurial

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will shape the welcome, experience, and customer journey of the thousands of residents, partners, and visitors who come to our centres every year.

You will lead and develop the team to oversee our room hire service, provide Front-of-House to all operations and activities, and grow the vibrancy and usage of our centres in line with charity objectives and values.

You will continuously administer and develop our systems, which will enable business development, provide streamlined and connected pathways to community services, and supply impactful operations support to the whole organisation.

Key responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management:  

• Lead, support, and develop our team of Customer Experience Assistants to ensure our centres are busy, thriving, and welcoming hubs.  
• Coach the team to maintain systems and oversee the community and customers’ journey through all our offers and services, enabling a seamless and efficient experience. 

Busy and Thriving Centres: 

• To increase utilization rates across all Trust spaces for community and business use, growing revenues and impact through excellent interpersonal relationships, strong systems, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. 
• To lead and develop our room hire services, working with colleagues to produce compelling, effective, and targeted marketing material and campaigns, and set the sales strategies, including reviewing pricing and re-purposing spaces as required. 
• Ensure excellent customer relations across all activities and services, including Greenway Gym, room hire, tenancies, snooker, and our wellbeing services.  
• Manage and develop the on-site cafe concession to align with charity goals and values.
• Develop and implement systems for community and customer feedback on the experience at our centres. 
• Lead the development of events as a core income stream for the Trust. Coordinate the events programme across our centres to enable colleagues, partners, customers, and the community to run events in our spaces. 
• Deliver a reliable service to the day-to-day needs of our tenants and licencees, focusing on retention and partnership development, working with the Operations Manager on key challenges and change. 

Systems Management   

• Manage the day-to-day use of core CRM systems, particularly OnCentre and Beacon, to ensure they are robust and enabling. Take proactive action on feature development, efficiencies, data integrity, writing processes and guidance, and conducting staff training. 
• Collaborate with managers across the Trust to ensure that the Front-of-House team and our systems act as a ‘front door’ to the whole organisation, knowledgeably connecting any visitor or contact to a positive next step. 
• Work with the Operations Manager and others to develop Trust software to enable growth, efficiency, integration, decision-making, and community action.
   

Welcoming and Inclusive Spaces   

• To manage, lead, and develop the Customer Experience team to provide exceptional service to make sure all visitors and customers feel welcomed, valued, and looked after in a manner true to our values, mission, and our EDI and Trauma-Informed Action Plan.   
• Recognise the broad range of stakeholders in our spaces, working with them to ensure these are well-presented, safe, and welcoming.  

General Responsibilities

• Follow all Southmead Development Trust policies and procedures. 
• Actively demonstrate and promote our values: Positivity, Integrity, Excellence, Welcoming, and Entrepreneurial. 
• Work independently and take initiative to solve problems. 
• Engage in training, development, and team activities. 
• Support a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. 
• Collaborate effectively across teams and with the community. 
• Be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends. 
• Carry out other duties as required to support the Trust’s work. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven management experience of multiple-service areas, e.g. Facilities, Hospitality, Events, whilst working to financial and customer satisfaction targets.
• Experience with the development and implementation of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Be commercially informed and excellent at generating and processing different income streams with a strong understanding of sales and marketing principles.
• Ability to line-manage and develop a team, build consensus, and assign responsibility to others.
• Comfortable with systems thinking and process development.
• Confident and empathetic communicator with strong relationship management.
• Team-working skills: flexible, collaborative, and supportive.
• Excellent IT skills, ability to master systems, maintain and develop them, and educate others on their use.
• Understanding of the essential health and safety, accessibility, data protection, and safeguarding requirements of a charity with busy public buildings that frequently work with vulnerable adults and children.
• Commitment to and understanding of the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Previous experience in the social enterprise, community, or health and social care sector. 
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Understanding of the principles of community development

Do you have excellent interpersonal skill, are well organised and able to manage a busy workload?

We are looking for a team player with iniative to join our Fundraising team.

Duties include:

Delivering a portfolio of creative and inspiring initiatives that place the supporter at the heart of every interaction.

Maximise retention and long-term value of the supporter base through effective stewardship and data-driven engagement.

Support delivery of Individual Giving KPIs and income targets in line with strategic objectives.

Monitor and report on income and expenditure across campaigns, ensuring alignment with agreed budgets.

Develop and implement innovative methods for acquiring new supporters and reactivating lapsed donors.

Lead on integrated campaign planning, including direct mail, and communication.

Design and deliver outstanding stewardship plans, including personalised communications and impact updates.

Develop effective welcome and thanking programs to enhance supporter experience

Represent Individual Giving at events and external initiatives such as Hospice Care Week and Dying Matters Week.

Driving Licence essential

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

You’ll join Marie Curie’s Policy and Public Affairs team in our Research & Policy Directorate, working alongside passionate colleagues across the UK to champion better palliative and end of life care. We collaborate with governments, the NHS, social care, the voluntary sector, researchers, and people with lived experience to deliver lasting change.

In this strategic role, you will shape Marie Curie’s policy platform for palliative and end of life care, using evidence from research and practice to drive systemic change. Your work will influence government, health, and social care policy at national and local levels - helping to ensure that everyone who needs palliative care can access it, regardless of who they are or where they live.

You will be responsible for: 

• Leading the development of evidence-based policy positions to improve access, quality, and sustainability of palliative and end-of-life care.
• Analysing complex policy developments, identifying opportunities to influence at national and local levels.
• Building and managing strategic relationships with policymakers, sector leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Acting as a spokesperson for Marie Curie, representing the charity in the media, at conferences, and in political forums.
• Working with research teams to shape policy-relevant research and ensure findings are used to inform decision-making.
• Designing and manage strategic programmes of work, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.

Key Criteria:

• Proven experience of leading impactful policy change in palliative and end-of-life care, health, or social care.
• Demonstrable ability to use research and practice evidence for policy development and influencing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• Political astuteness and proven policy influencing skills.
• Experience designing and managing strategic programmes of work.
• Understanding of health and social care systems and policy-making processes.
• Commitment to advocate for equity and equality.

Please see the full job description .

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary information about your motivation and relevant experience. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Closing date for applications: 7 December 2025

Salary: £45,000-50,000 per annum (+ £3,500 London Allowance if applicable)

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Based: Hybrid. You can work from anywhere within the UK, with regular travel to the London office as required.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

The Organisation

A not-for-profit association with an annual income of approximately £3 million. Their work includes events, learning, networking, and research, delivered in collaboration with leading partners and academic institutions. Operating primarily from the UK with a growing presence internationally.

The Job

You will be a key part of a small Finance team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, managing the Accounts Executive and working collaboratively within the wider team. The Head of Finance will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial data, and monthly reporting, budget monitoring and year-end accounts.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
• Preparing UK and Irish VAT returns
• Supporting the annual audit and year-end accounts
• Producing monthly budget reports and management accounts
• Monitoring cash flow and liaising with asset managers
• Deputising for the COO when required
• Contributing to system improvements
• Acting as Secretary to the Finance and Audit Committees

The Person

We're looking for a qualified accountant with previous leadership experience within a smaller organisation, ideally immediately available or on short notice.

You'll bring:

• Strong financial systems and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• A methodical, organised approach and strong time management
• A collaborative mindset and high-level communication skills
• A proactive attitude to improving systems and processes

What's in it for You?

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

Contract: Full-time, 9-12 months (35 hours/week)

Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week in their City of London office, with Tuesday as a core office day

Employee Benefits Package:

• Discretionary performance bonus
• Annual Leave: 27 days (rising to 30 days with service)
• Pension: 7.5% employer contribution, with a minimum 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance: 4x salary
• Income Protection: Up to 75% of salary after 6 months' incapacity
• Private Medical Insurance: Bupa
• Dental Cover: Bupa dental plan
• Wellness Programme: Discretionary benefits

What to Do Now

If you're interested in joining a purpose-driven organisation with a collaborative culture, please apply now.This role is being managed by Peter O'Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance.

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Hours: 5 days a week, with flexible working available. We are also able to consider part-time options.

Salary: £37,884 (B1 on REDRESS’ salary scales).

Term: fixed term 12 months - maternity leave cover (subject to confirmed funding)

Closing Date: 12 December 2025 (12.00 midday). This is a rolling advertisement, and we encourage early applications. We may close the vacancy sooner than the closing date if it is filled.

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REDRESS is looking to appoint a Survivor Participation Officer to support our work designing, delivering, co-ordinating, and co-producing our policy advocacy with survivors of torture based in the UK and internationally. We are seeking applications from candidates with experience of working with survivors, grassroots organising, or policy advocacy. 

We are committed to amplifying the voice of survivors of torture or ill-treatment within REDRESS and the wider sector and working to ensure that people with lived experience are partners in bringing the change needed. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience, which may mean that they or their families are survivors of torture, or that they have escaped persecution.  

REDRESS has a diverse team from different backgrounds and with different experiences, including those with lived experience of torture. Under our Equality Policy, we encourage applications from people of colour, LGBTQI+ people, and disabled people, who are currently under-represented. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified.

Who we are

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. Our approach to legal claims is strategic, so that as well as representing an individual we target the policy reasons that enabled the torture to take place, by building campaigns that uses advocacy, survivor participation, and communications to influence change.

At REDRESS, we utilise a survivor-centred approach, and we undertake a range of legal, policy, advocacy  and communications initiatives (both in the UK and internationally) that we seek to co-produce with survivors on accountability and reparations for torture. This includes working with different groups of survivors to co-design and co-develop initiatives which reflect their priorities.

REDRESS has undertaken a process of growth and modernisation over the last few years. You can find information about the organisation in the latest Trustees Annual Report. We are strengthening our processes to further enhance our diversity, build our survivor-centred approach, and ensure people with lived experience are part of REDRESS. 

The Team

The Survivor Participation Officer will work with individual survivors and survivor networks to facilitate co-designed advocacy campaigns aimed at the UK government and international stakeholders on key issues, deepen relationships with key stakeholders within the anti-torture movement, develop referral pathways for survivors and make referrals as necessary.

Position Profile

The main responsibilities of the role are:

Survivor Participation. Develop and implement co-production initiatives with survivors of torture, including by providing the secretariat for the Survivor Advisory Group (SAG). Manage and build strong working relationships with new and existing SAG members, as well as survivor networks in the UK and internationally. Advise and support colleagues across REDRESS on embedding co-production in their work.

Survivor-Centred Approach. Develop, implement and manage internal policies and practice on survivor participation as needs arise. Enhance institutional thinking on survivor participation.

Advocacy. Work alongside the Advocacy Officer to co-develop advocacy strategies and campaigns with survivors based on their priorities. Facilitate meetings between survivors and parliamentarians. Support survivors with the development of key messages.

Project Management. Ensure delivery of project and related activities. Manage the budget. Contribute to the drafting of funding proposals, financial reports, and donor reports.

Support guides. Update the REDRESS Guide to Justice, Accountability and Reparations (and the relevant sections of our website) periodically to ensure these remain accurate and up to date resources for survivors and practitioners.

Deliver training. Develop and deliver capacity strengthening workshops to survivor groups, diaspora communities and NGO practitioners, to increase access to information on justice and reparations.

Referrals. Support REDRESS clients where necessary, including by signposting and making referrals to support providers.

Partnerships. Foster relations with existing and potential partners and counterparts on litigation, policy advocacy, and training.

Teamwork/Collaboration. Work collaboratively with REDRESS team members and external stakeholders always exercising professional integrity.

Representing REDRESS. Contribute to the wider needs of the organisation, including communicating REDRESS’ work to a wide array of audiences.

The position is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS.  

Person Specification

We are seeking applications from intermediate professionals with some previous experience in either co-production, grassroots organising, or policy advocacy to contribute to this work.

Essential Competencies

The successful candidate will need to have the following essential competencies:

· Experience working with survivors and/or survivor groups. At least three years relevant experience.

· An understanding of human rights.

· Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing for a public audience.

· Experience in delivering projects.

· Experience working with NGOs and other stakeholders.

· Experience in public speaking to a variety of audiences.

· Experience managing volunteers.

· Good standard of written and oral English.

· Willingness to undertake travel within the United Kingdom.

· Literacy in social media in a professional environment (primarily Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook).

We may consider candidates who are at the early stages of their career and do not meet all the essential criteria. As a minimum at junior level, candidates would benefit from experience of working with survivors, and demonstrable experience in delivering projects.

Desirable Competencies

A strong candidate will also have other desirable competencies:

·  A relevant degree in an area such as human rights or international relations, or equivalent experience in the field of human rights.

· Fluency in a language other than English.

· Experience managing projects and project budgets.

· Experience in UK parliamentary advocacy.

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes: 

· Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small and energetic team with a wide range of personalities. 

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task, show initiative, solve problems, and take a hands-on role when necessary.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work. 

· Able to work with survivors of human rights abuse with a range of specific needs. 

Terms

Reporting. The position will report to a Senior Legal Advisor.

Hours. This is a full-time position at 35 hours a week, however part-time hours will be considered. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time.

Location. The position is based at the REDRESS office in London.

Flexible Working. REDRESS is an “in-person” organisation and we value teamwork, but we have a flexible working policy which allows for working from home. This role is currently required to be in the office at least two days a week.

Duration. The contract is for a fixed term of 12 months (maternity cover).

Start date. The position would start in January 2026.

Probation. There is a six-month probationary period. 

Pension. REDRESS offers a pension contribution of 10% of salary.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor a UK immigration process for this role.

Interview process. We expect to do two rounds of interviews. We may ask candidates to complete a brief written test as part of the process but will provide information on that nearer the time.

· First round Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and will be on-line.

· Final round interview will take place on 17 December 2025 and will be in-person at our office in London.

How to Apply

Please upload to our recruitment portal a single PDF file including both: 

· A cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESS, (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role, and (c) how you will contribute to the diversity of REDRESS, and

· Your CV or resume.

Please also complete the anonymous Diversity Monitoring Form. We use the information from the form to tell us about the diversity of the applicant pool for each of the positions that we advertise. We keep the conclusions of the analysis for our records, and the underlying data is destroyed three months after the recruitment closes.

Deadline:  12 December 12.00 midday

Floating Support Worker (Outreach)

We are seeking a motivated individual to provide flexible, person centred support to young people preparing for independent living.

Position Floating Support Worker (Outreach)
Salary £24,136 per year plus benefits
Location Cheshire West and Chester, community based with work from local bases
Hours Full time, 37.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends
Contract Permanent
Closing date 19th December 2025

About the Role

This is a hands on outreach role supporting young people with care experience as they transition into independent living. You will hold a caseload and work with each young person to build confidence, develop life skills and move towards their personal goals.

Key responsibilities include:

· Completing assessments to identify strengths, needs and goals

· Creating tailored, strengths based support plans

· Working with young people aged 15 and over in their homes and in the community

· Providing practical support with daily living skills, budgeting and managing a tenancy

· Supporting access to education, training, employment or volunteering

· Helping young people apply for benefits and complete forms

· Linking with health, mental health, drug and alcohol and specialist services

· Building positive relationships with housing providers, social workers and partner agencies

· Maintaining accurate records and providing updates at multi agency meetings

· Using a trauma informed approach in all areas of work

· Offering flexible support that fits around young people’s routines, including some evening and weekend work

About You

You will thrive in a role where every day is different and you can make a real impact. You will bring:

· Experience supporting young people with challenges such as mental health needs, substance misuse, offending behaviour or unstable accommodation

· Knowledge of safeguarding and professional boundaries

· Understanding of independent living skills and the steps involved in maintaining a tenancy

· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team

· Confidence working with external agencies in a multi-disciplinary environment

· Strong organisation and IT skills for case recording and reporting

· A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice

· Access to your own transport and the ability to travel across the area as required

About the Organisation

The employer delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, #INDNFP

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

Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a committed and proactive Support Worker to help young people build independence and move positively into their futures.

Position Young People Support Worker
Salary £24,136 per year plus benefits
Location Chester or Winsford, working onsite and in the community
Hours Full time, 37.5 hours per week on a flexible rota including evenings, weekends and sleep ins (additional payments apply)
Contract Permanent
Closing date 19 December 2025

About the Role

You will work as part of a supportive team delivering assessment, guidance and move on support to young people aged 16 to 18 who are leaving care. The aim is to help every young person develop resilience, confidence and the skills needed to manage a safe and successful transition into independent living.

Key responsibilities include:

· Carrying a caseload and acting as the named key worker for each young person

· Completing detailed risk assessments and support plans using an asset based approach

· Supporting young people with daily living skills, budgeting, tenancy sustainment and wellbeing

· Providing one to one and group sessions within accommodation settings and the community

· Working in partnership with local statutory teams and external agencies

· Advocating for young people and encouraging their involvement in decisions affecting them

· Helping young people access education, training, employment or volunteering

· Participating in a 24 hour rota which includes some lone working and sleep ins

· Ensuring accommodation is safe, welcoming and maintained to a good standard

· Keeping accurate records and contributing to regular team meetings and supervision

· Supporting the induction of new residents and helping them settle into their accommodation

· Encouraging engagement in activities, community opportunities and development programmes

About You

You will be someone who is patient, confident and genuinely passionate about supporting young people. You will bring:

· Experience working with young people, care leavers or other vulnerable groups

· Understanding of safeguarding processes for children and adults

· Experience of risk assessment, support planning and caseload management

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a rota based service

· Strong communication, organisational and IT skills

· Confidence working in partnership with multi agency teams

· Ability to maintain professional boundaries at all times

· A commitment to equality, diversity and safe working practices

· Willingness to reflect on your practice and actively develop your skills

About the Organisation

The organisation provides housing and support services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. Their work focuses on prevention, resilience and empowerment, helping individuals build the skills needed to progress into safe, stable and independent lives. Services are grounded in trauma informed practice and a commitment to involving young people in shaping their own support.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Progression Coach, Support Worker, Leaving Care Worker, Young Persons Key Worker, Residential Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Tenancy Sustainment Worker, Outreach Worker. #INDSCP

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

Location: Enfield (with a co-location across LBE Safeguarding Team)

Salary: £29,923 - £32,623 per annum (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification)

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until January 2027)

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Child Service IDVA at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

The Enfield SASS team provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse living in Enfield. An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for an IDVA within the Domestic Abuse team to be collocated across the LBE Children’s Services.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for risk and needs assessing and safety planning with survivors of domestic violence. They will hold a caseload of service users identified as requiring crisis intervention, advice, advocacy and onward referral where appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for social care professionals providing training and upskilling as part of the LBE Children Services Domestic Abuse team.

About You

We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending gender-based violence. You will have a “can-do‟ approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role as necessary.

Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on service users and their children. You will have experience in crisis risk management and safety planning. Experience working within safeguarding procedures is essential as it needs to promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights, and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme, and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work, and campaigning.

(Please note, this role may not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship) 

In this role, you will work on a 1:1 basis with our autistic learners. You will provide support to learners so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community-led activities.

School: Ambitious College, Pears Campus, Capital City College Tottenham, N15 4FY
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 9am – 4.30pm)
Salary: £25,837 to £27,165 (based on experience)

About the School:
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London, and West Thames College, West London.

Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support, and real work experience – delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term-time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)

• A competitive salary of up to £26,502 with an increase every September

• Free healthy breakfast available every day

• State-of-the-art autism-specific training including person-centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training, and understanding sensory needs

• Working with experts in the autism sector with 1:1 meetings and training provided

• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans, and a cycle-to-work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme to help you balance your work, family, and personal life

• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

Start date: January 2026 

(Please note, the official job title for this role is a Specialist Teaching Assistant)

Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Advice Caseworker – Debt Specialist

Location: Bradford / Hybrid

Salary: Up to £28,957.50 per annum

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract until March 2027 (With the possibility of an extension), Full Time

Closing Date: 8th December 2025

St Vincent de Paul Society has been a beacon of hope since 1844, part of a vibrant international Christian movement working in 153 countries. They are dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by offering practical, person-to-person support to those in need. Their mission is rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect - serving anyone, regardless of faith, race, gender, or background.

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through expert debt advice and support?

Do you want to work for a values-driven organisation that puts compassion and dignity at the heart of its services?

The Role

They are seeking a dedicated Advice Caseworker (Debt Specialist) to join their team in Bradford. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital community service, helping individuals and families navigate financial challenges and access the support they need.

As an Advice Caseworker, you will:

• Deliver specialist debt advice and income maximisation support.
• Provide triage assessments and advice at first contact, streamlining access to appropriate services.
• Work across outreach venues and via phone, offering guidance on benefits, housing, budgeting, and debt resolution.
• Liaise with creditors, produce financial statements, and advocate for clients.
• Maintain accurate case records using Advice Pro and contribute to service improvement under the BMDC Advice Contract.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience delivering debt advice and managing a caseload.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a Debt Relief Order Intermediary if not already qualified.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before commencing employment.

Desirable:

• CertMap qualification or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience in benefit and housing advice.
• Knowledge of MaPS, FCA, and AQS regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to produce statistical reports and conduct case audits.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is required.

Why Join Them?

You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to making a difference in communities across the UK. They offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.