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Role Summary
The Pathways Youth Worker is responsible for supporting young people aged 16–19 who are not in education, employment, or training to move away from harm and progress towards positive, sustainable futures.
They build trusted, consistent relationships with young people facing complex barriers, providing tailored one-to-one support that promotes independence, resilience, and informed decision making. Through skilled assessment, planning, and delivery of targeted interventions, they help young people reduce risk, disengage from harmful lifestyles, and develop the confidence and life skills needed for adulthood.
Working in partnership with families, local services, and professional networks, the Pathways Youth Worker ensures young people receive coordinated, high-quality support that is rooted in safeguarding, youth voice, and strengths-based practice. Their work enables young people to access education, training, or employment and to sustain positive change over time
Role Information
- Location: The Shrewsbury House Youth & Community Centre (The Shewsy), Liverpool, L5 3PE
- Salary: £29,000 – £31,000 (depending on experience)
- Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week, including 3 evenings per week)
- Contract: Permanent
- Annual Leave: 22 days + bank holidays
- Benefits: NEST Pension, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Professional Development Opportunities
Key Responsibilities
1. Engagement, Intervention & Relationship Building
- Assess individual needs and risks, then design and deliver tailored interventions, both one-to-one and in groups, to support behaviour change and personal progression.
- Use trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to build trust and promote positive change
- Empower young people to set and take ownership of their own goals and progression plans
- Coach and guide young people in developing life skills, emotional regulation, and positive decision-making, while constructively challenging and supporting them to leave harmful behaviours behind.
- Maintain comprehensive case management records, documenting interventions, progress, and outcomes for each young person
2. Pathways, Partnerships & Opportunity Creation
- Build strong relationships with local employers, training providers, and community organisations to develop pathways into employment, apprenticeships, and further education
- Work in partnership with schools, colleges, youth offending services, and other agencies
- Advocate for young people with employers, colleges, and agencies to overcome barriers to engagement
- Support young people to sustain placements, courses, or employment through ongoing mentoring
- Track progression destinations and longer-term outcomes
3. Work Readiness & Life Skills Development
- Ensure life skills delivery directly supports young people’s readiness for work, training, and independent adulthood, including.
- Prepare young people for the world of work by developing their CV writing and application skills, equipping them for interviews, and fostering an understanding of workplace expectations and behaviours.
- Support access to accreditation and recognised qualifications where appropriate
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain clear professional boundaries and work in line with safeguarding, data protection, and information-sharing policies
- Contribute to risk management and contextual safeguarding discussions where required
- Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment
- Contribute to wider youth provision where needed
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of young people, including evening work, with patterns reviewed as engagement becomes established
- Contribute to continuous improvement and organisational development
Person Specification
Essential
- Level 3 (or above) qualification in Youth Work or related field
- Experience working with 16–19-year-olds, particularly those who are NEET or at risk
- Experience delivering targeted interventions and behaviour change support
- Strong relationship-building and engagement skills
- Ability to assess risk and develop intervention plans
- Experience working in partnership with external agencies
- Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Experience managing a caseload and evidencing outcomes
- Ability to maintain high-quality case notes and monitoring data
- Confidence working with young people experiencing multiple and complex needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of youth justice, exploitation, or contextual safeguarding
- Experience supporting young people into employment or training
- Understanding of emotional regulation or trauma-informed practice
- Knowledge of the local Liverpool context
- Understanding of employability frameworks, NEET reduction, or transition programmes
- Experience of delivering group programmes or structured courses
- Knowledge of benefit systems, post-16 pathways, or barriers to participation
Personal Qualites
- Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
- Able to challenge and support in equal measure
- Resilient and calm under pressure
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Committed to The Shewsy value: People matter more than things
- Able to work independently, using professional judgement while maintaining accountability
We create a safe, welcoming space where young people and our community can grow in confidence, skills and ambition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Brent. Step‑free access is available at our main office. However, due to the nature of the role, you may be required to visit homes and other buildings that do not provide step‑free access
Salary: £27,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota which can range between 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00 and 10:00 - 18:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and participant requirements.
About the Role
We're hiring a Housing Support Worker to join our floating support service which is based in Brent. The service supports adults who have been or are at risk of homelessness, have experienced social exclusion, have previous criminal convictions, suffer with their mental health, and substance misuse, and/or could have a learning disability. You will support participants on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence, all within a compassionate, trauma informed environment.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of delivering high quality, person centered support through tailored support plans which provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves!
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support participants will all aspects of their housing needs to support them ensure sustainable housing.
- Co-create tailored support plans which are centred towards the participants needs.
- Signpost participants with local providers to support with their independence such as with Job Centres, employment support hubs, community support centres, mental health trusts and other as relevant.
- Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration.
- Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required.
About You
This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping others to achieve greater independence. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:
- Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Operations Director
Location: Kington, Herefordshire (On-site)
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Chairman of the Board
Governance: Position on the Board of Directors (Monthly Meetings)
Start date: Immediate start preferred
Application Deadline: 24th April 2026, 5pm
The Role Purpose
The Operations Director (OD) will hold total accountability for the day-to-day running of Dunfield House. As a Board member, you will translate the Board’s long-term vision into operational reality. Your mission is to maximise the potential of our 15-acre estate, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all potential revenue streams, while maintaining the financial health and charitable ethos of the venue.
Organisational Structure
You will act as the "hub" of Dunfield House, providing leadership, mentorship, and accountability to a dedicated senior management team.
Direct Reports
- Sales & Marketing Manager: Driving occupancy and commercial revenue.
- Admin Assistant: Oversight of HR, budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting.
- Site Caretaker: Ensuring the 15-acre site, indoor pool, and historic buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained.
- Head of Kitchen: Managing food safety, gross profit (GP), and quality of service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Prepare and present monthly operational reports to the Chairman and the Board.
- Present Key financial reports in collaboration with the admin assistant.
- Lead the annual business planning process.
- In collaboration with the sales and marketing manager, implement the marketing strategy.
- Act as a guardian of Dunfield’s culture, ensuring the venue remains a "home from home" for all guests.
2. Financial & Commercial Management
- Work with the admin assistant to optimise margins, particularly focusing on energy efficiency and food costs.
- Work with the sales & marketing manager to implement dynamic pricing and improve mid-week occupancy.
- Understands the importance of financial management and has the ability to compile financial reports for Board meetings.
3. Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Oversee the site caretaker to ensure rigorous health and safety standards, particularly regarding the indoor pool and fire safety in a high-capacity residential setting.
- Oversee the head of kitchen to ensure 5-star hygiene ratings and efficient volume catering for up to 90 guests.
- Streamline internal processes (booking systems, staff rotas, guest check-ins) to improve efficiency.
- Share duty manager responsibilities.
4. People & Culture
- Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment between the distinct departments.
- Manage recruitment, appraisals, and professional development for the senior team.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
1. Financial & Efficiency KPIs
- Primary KPI: Achievement of 103 FHE days.
- Secondary KPI: 15% conversion rate of OTA guests to direct bookers.
- Tertiary KPI: Average TRevPAG of £2.00+ per guest.
2. Operational & Capacity KPIs
- Full House Equivalent (FHE) Readiness: While Sales books the days, Operations must ensure the site is "Turnaround Ready." A KPI for "Zero Down-Time" between back-to-back groups.
- The "Pool Availability" Score: A KPI of 98%+ uptime (excluding scheduled maintenance).
- Catering Margin: 70% Gross Profit (GP) on meals by managing waste and seasonal purchasing.
3. Compliance & Duty Management KPIs
- Health & Safety Audit Score: 100% compliance on monthly internal safety checks (Fire, Water/Legionella, Pool, Safeguarding).
- Guest "Home from Home" Satisfaction: A score (derived from post-stay surveys) specifically measuring Cleanliness and Facility Functionality.
- Staff Retention & Training: A target for Staff Turnover <15%.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience
- Senior Management: At least 5 years in a senior operational role within hospitality, residential centres, or large-scale venue management.
- Board-Level Presence: Comfortable reporting to a Board and communicating complex operational data to stakeholders.
- Commercial Acumen: Proven track record of improving profit margins without compromising service quality.
- Team Leadership: Experience managing diverse teams (from maintenance and catering to sales and finance).
Skills
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to look beyond the day-to-day and plan for the next 3–5 years.
- Financial Literacy: Ability to interpret P&Ls, balance sheets, and budget variances.
- Adaptability: Equally comfortable in a boardroom meeting as they are walking the estate with a contractor.
Benefits
- Board Position: A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a significant regional venue.
- Autonomy: High degree of freedom to implement operational changes and drive the commercial strategy.
- Environment: Work in a beautiful 15-acre setting in the Herefordshire countryside.
Why Join Us?
You will be taking the helm of a financially viable venue at a pivotal moment of transition. You have the opportunity to secure the future of a unique estate that serves as a vital resource for schools, churches, and families alike.
Job Description: Internal Document – Role Profile
- Job Title: Operations Director
- Department: board level
- Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary Grade: TBC
- Start date: ASAP
Role Purpose
The Operations Director (OD) will hold total accountability for the day-to-day running of Dunfield House. As a Board member, you will translate the Board’s long-term vision into operational reality. Your mission is to maximise the potential of our 15-acre estate, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all potential revenue streams, while maintaining the financial health and charitable ethos of the venue.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Stewardship & Yield Management
- Monitor the venue’s "Daily Burn" of £978.08, ensuring all operational activities contribute toward our annual break-even target of 103 "Full House Equivalent" (FHE) days.
- Implement and manage "Minimum Facility Fees" and "Minimum Catering Fees" to protect the venue against the risks of under-capacity.
- Drive a 2026 strategy to move from per-person metrics to FHE tracking to secure long-term sustainability.
2. Operational Excellence & Asset Management
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the historic manor, 15 acres of grounds and the indoor swimming pool—our "gold dust" asset.
- Manage a quadrupling of energy costs through aggressive utility efficiency and smart scheduling of "Whole Site" vs. "Stables" bookings.
- Ensure the venue remains a "Safe Sanctuary" for schools and youth groups, maintaining all regulatory standards for residential stays.
3. Commercial Growth & Guest Experience
- Execute the "Midweek Profit Zone" strategy, targeting corporate retreats and "Work from Hotel" bookings to fill the Monday–Friday slump.
- Collaborate on the "TRevPAG" initiative (Total Revenue Per Available Guest) to increase spend on extras like the tuck shop and pool hire.
- Maintain the "Home from Home" vibe that differentiates us from institutional "mega" centers, ensuring high-quality communal spaces for all guests.
4. Mission & People Leadership
- Lead the staff team with a focus on hospitality and mission-alignment.
- Oversee the "Church Subsidy" model, ensuring that faith-based groups receive their mandated support while commercial groups provide the necessary profit margins.
Candidate Profile
- Commercial Acumen: You understand that a 70% occupancy in the Stables can still result in a net loss and know how to fix it.
- Operational Grit: You are comfortable managing a high fixed-cost heritage site with complex heating and maintenance needs.
- Values-Driven: You respect our faith-rooted origins and can balance charitable "at-cost" bookings with high-margin commercial events.
- Strategic Thinker: You can translate a "Mixed Booking Model" into a daily action plan for your team.
If you’d like, I can also format this into a PDF, a designed job advert layout, or a shorter recruitment‑ready version.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you believe you’re the right fit for this role. We’re keen to understand what draws you to Dunfield House, how your experience aligns with our mission, and the strengths you would bring to leading a busy, multi-faceted residential venue.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
At Your Place, we have one simple goal: to solve homelessness, one person at a time – and this role plays a vital part in making that possible. Based in Newham, where the levels of homelessness are the highest in the country, our work has never been more needed.
We are looking for someone with experience in communications within the charity sector. If you have a passion for telling stories that matter, and are skilled in content creation, social media and email marketing, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is at the heart of our efforts to increase awareness and inspire action through the power of storytelling. You will create compelling content across digital, editorial and creative platforms, helping to engage our supporters, build our community and contribute to the growth of our charity.
Your work will directly support our fundraising efforts and enable us to reach a wider audience, making a lasting impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness.
People like Darren, who said, "Because of Your Place, I’ve got the strength and the support to progress." Darren, who was living in a shed after losing a loved one, is now in stable housing and completing a course to get a role in construction. His journey is just one example of the many lives we’ve positively impacted. You’ll be at the heart of gathering and sharing these stories in a way that is ethical, trauma-informed and always respectful of the individual’s journey.
Job details
Salary: £32,965-£39,350 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. Open to part-time or flexible working requests
Location: Hybrid. 2/3 days per week in East London office (Canning Town, Newham)
Job closing date: Monday 13 April 2026
First‑stage interviews will take place remotely on 15 and 16 April.
Candidates who progress may be invited to a possible second‑stage interview, held in person on 21 April (and 23 April if required).
Key responsibilities:
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Identify and create powerful stories from across the charity, leveraging key moments, events and milestones to raise awareness and engagement.
· Develop and deliver a content plan that brings our mission to life and shares stories across multiple channels and formats.
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Lead social media, web and email marketing activity to inform, engage and motivate supporters to take action.
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Monitor and evaluate communications, using insights to continuously improve content and engagement.
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Create visually compelling assets, (including imagery for socials, reports, leaflets and more)
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Collaborate with fundraising team to ensure content aligns with fundraising goals and drives supporter action, including supporting events and appeals
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Record and update consent for stories, photos and videos, ensuring content is collected and shared ethically and respectfully.
About you:
· A skilled communicator who understands the power of everyday stories.
· Relevant experience in communications within the charity sector
· Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content
· Creative approach to content creation, with strong visual design skills and understanding of how to tell stories through various media.
· Ability to manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), use content management systems (e.g. Wordpress) and email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) to distribute and assess effectiveness of communications
· Highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Committed to continuous personal development and seeking opportunities to expand your skills.
You can download or request the full job description for more information.
Employee Benefits
We support you so you can do your best work. Here’s some of what we offer:
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Holiday: 25 days leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
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Health & Wellbeing: Weekly Wellbeing Hour, 2 Wellbeing Days, gym membership reimbursement, 24/7 helpline, cycle-to-work, and more.
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Pension: We match your contributions up to 7.5%.
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Career Development: Training, qualifications and professional memberships.
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Flexible Working: Tailored to help balance work and life.
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Discounts: Access to discounts on shopping, holidays, and events.
Commitment to inclusion
At Your Place, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Salary: £36,600 (outside of London); £38,534 (London)
- 35 hours per week
- Permanent contract
- Hybrid variable (UK) with 1 day a week in our London or Bristol office
- Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026
- Round 1 interviews: WC 4 May 2026
- Round 2 interviews: WC 11 May 2026
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.
We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Social Media Officer with a genuine passion for conversation, connection, and community to join our Digital Engagement Team.
As the Senior Social Media Officer, you will lead the delivery of the charity’s social media activity, as well as the paid boosting strategy of social media content across all platforms.
This is not a broadcasting role: it’s about fostering meaningful engagement with our supporters and raising the voices of young people and children with cancer.
This role is part of the Digital Engagement team, who are responsible for paid media, email marketing and organic social media activity. While social media will be the core focus of this role, experience in paid media and/or email marketing is desirable.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of the organisation’s social media strategy across all major platforms (eg TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and more).
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of the organisation’s paid boosting strategy of social media content across all major platforms, to deliver against comms team objectives (for example, Reach or Engagement KPIs month-on-month, or campaign-on-campaign).
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of our smaller paid media campaigns to deliver against briefed KPIs (eg Paid social, PPC; working on smaller conversion campaigns or awareness campaigns).
- Act as a brand and channel guardian, ensuring consistent voice, tone, messaging, and visual identity across all social content.
- Foster a supportive and engaging environment for our digital communities, responding to comments and engaging in discussions; escalate risks where appropriate.
- Deliver and maintain our social media moderation guidelines and rota.
- Oversee the content planning process and maintain a high quality content calendar, identifying gaps, opportunities, and content pipelines.
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation on content creation (copy, stills, audio, short form video), ensuring alignment with brand, accessibility standards, and audience needs.
What do I need?
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Proven experience managing and growing organisational social media channels, ideally across multiple audiences and markets. (Desirable: experience in the third sector).
- Demonstrable experience planning, delivering, and evaluating social media strategies and/or multi channel campaigns.
- Proven experience managing and executing paid media campaigns, ideally across multiple channels and campaign objectives (eg. Paid social conversion campaigns; mid-funnel PPC campaigns). (Desirable: experience in the third sector).
- Strong track record of community management, including moderating discussions, protecting online spaces, and managing sensitive or complex enquiries.
- Experience producing engaging content for different platforms (copy, static, video, audio, short form reels).
- Experience using analytics, social listening, and reporting tools to derive insights and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience project-managing the implementation of campaign tracking across various ad platforms and websites.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and juggling cross team projects in a fast moving environment.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
To arrange an informal chat, please contact Tommy Beattie.
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BVSC is looking for a Health & Wellbeing Volunteer Lead to drive the growth and impact of our volunteerled programmes — Bexley Buddies and Digital Champions.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working collaboratively across sectors, developing highquality volunteer programmes, and strengthening relationships with GP surgeries, NHS partners, charities and community organisations. You will play a key role in delivering better outcomes for residents by ensuring volunteers are supported, trained, and empowered to make a meaningful difference across the borough.
You will lead programme delivery, champion best practice in volunteering, support two staff members, and maintain strong relationships with partners and commissioners. With over 80 volunteers involved, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to boroughwide health and wellbeing priorities while shaping and expanding volunteerled community support.
Key Areas of Work:
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Programme Leadership & Delivery: Lead the expansion and quality assurance of volunteerled health and wellbeing programmes across GP surgeries and community settings.
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Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with NHS, VCS and community partners, representing BVSC at borough‑wide health and wellbeing forums.
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Volunteer Leadership & Workforce Development: Support, coach and manage staff and volunteers to ensure an inclusive, rewarding and high‑quality volunteer experience.
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Continuous Improvement & Insight: Use feedback, monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen programme effectiveness and drive ongoing improvement.
We’re looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in community health or wellbeing programmes, partnership working and volunteer management. You will bring excellent communication, problem‑solving and strategic planning skills, along with the ability to support teams and build effective relationships across NHS, voluntary sector and community partners.
If you are proactive, organised and passionate about improving outcomes for local residents, we’d love to hear from you.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
Join a Charity Making a Real Difference – Become Our Next Donations and Data Officer!
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a great cause? Nottingham Hospitals Charity is seeking a Donations and Data Officer to play a pivotal role in managing the donations that help transform care for patients and staff across Nottingham’s hospitals.
In this essential administrative role, you’ll support both the Fundraising and Finance teams by accurately processing donations, maintaining our supporter database, and helping us deliver outstanding donor care. Your work will directly support life-changing projects across Nottingham’s NHS hospitals - whether funding cutting-edge equipment, enhancing staff wellbeing, or creating welcoming environments for patients and families.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, where your contribution will be valued and your skills developed.
What you’ll be doing:
- Accurately recording and managing donations
- Helping us maximise income through Gift Aid
- Playing a key role in donor data, finance integration, and stewardship
- Providing customer service to donors and supporters
- Supporting fundraising campaigns and appeals
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills
- Experience with databases (preferably CRM systems)
- A proactive and team-oriented approach
- Strong communication skills and a passion for great service
- Commitment to data accuracy, GDPR, and charity best practices
Why join us?
At Nottingham Hospitals Charity, you’ll be part of a close-knit team making a real impact every day. You’ll enjoy a collaborative environment, opportunities for development, and the satisfaction of knowing your work supports thousands of NHS staff and patients across Nottinghamshire.
For full details on the role, and how to apply, please see our job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Location: Oxfam House - Oxford, Oxford / UK (Flexible)
- Workplace Type: Hybrid
- Hours: 36 (part-time considered)
- Salary: £49,601 with a discretionary range up to £55,744 subject to relevant experience
- Job Family: Finance
- Division: Finance, Legal, Advisory, and Governance
- Grade: B
- Job Type: Open ended
- Closing Date: 16 April 2026
- Country: United Kingdom
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Divisional Finance Engagement, this is a pivotal finance role for the Retail division as it supports and oversees the finance business partnering activities to the Retail Director and the Retail Leadership Team (RLT). You will lead a team of finance business partners including providing insights, financial oversight and financial guidance on strategic short- and long-term planning to support decision making and the achievement of the division’s operational objectives.
This role also provides oversight and financial advice for large transformation projects and investment decision-making, working closely with other teams across Oxfam, such as the Transformation and project teams, on business cases and providing oversight for the financial results of these projects after going live.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
- Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent).
- Proven senior stakeholder management skills, including effective influencing and managing differences of opinion.
- Experience in team building, actively managing the performance of others and helping people to develop, grow and achieve their potential, including increasing diversity and inclusion in teams and/or workplaces.
- Experience in leading through change and improvement programmes.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to successfully generate trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organisation.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
- Very strong financial analysis and presentational skills and experience in designing and implementing forecasting models and tools.
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a full-time, part-time or job share working arrangements.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the .In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
is a member ofof 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
This role will provide administrative support for the TRaC team and our associates – a small team who work to ensure maximum impact of our organisation. It will help to centre lived experience in the co-production of our activities by supporting inclusive recruitment of disabled people and accessible participation across the TRaC team’s work.
You will need to be experienced in, or willing to learn about, the barriers disabled people face in transport and street space and how to ensure our work is fully accessible. Ideally, you will bring your own lived experience to this role.
We are looking for someone who is organised, a great problem-solver, and who can take a proactive approach to the tasks they are asked to complete. You will need to be able to prioritise and meet multiple deadlines. We also need someone who is confident in ensuring our work is accessible to people with a range of access needs.
Transport Justice for disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TPP Recruitment is supporting a well-established, mission-led organisation to recruit a Training Team Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality workplace training across a dispersed geographical area.
This is a people-focused leadership role where you will manage and develop a team of trainers, ensuring training is delivered to a consistently high standard, on time and in a cost-effective way.
Details
- Salary: £27,795 per annum
- Location: East Anglia (Cambridgeshire or Norwich)
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential
- Working Pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week
- Working arrangements: Field based with regional travel
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Additional benefits:
- Opportunity to lead and develop a large, dispersed training team
- Meaningful work that contributes to public benefit and community outcomes
- Supportive management environment with a strong focus on values and quality
- Professional development and learning opportunities
About the Organisation
This role supports one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace training. With a mission to save lives and make communities safer, their vision is to empower every person with skills that make a difference. They value their people, offering opportunities for growth, and champion diversity in everything they do.
About the Role
As Training Team Manager, you will be responsible for the operational leadership of a regional training team, ensuring courses are delivered effectively across multiple locations.
You will line manage Lead Trainers, Trainers, Trainees and Apprentices, embedding a strong performance culture while supporting team development. You will also act as a key point of contact for training delivery in your region, working closely with internal teams and external customers to resolve issues and continuously improve services.
This role requires regular travel across Cambridgeshire or the Norwich region, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Line manage and develop a team of trainers, including recruitment, induction, performance management and ongoing development
- Embed a structured performance management culture, including regular one-to-ones, reviews and team meetings
- Ensure the professional delivery of training courses across multiple sites, coordinating logistics, venues, resources and people
- Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and compliance across all training activity
- Act as the local management lead for training delivery, resolving issues and supporting customer relationships
- Monitor budgets, contribute to business planning and provide regular performance reports
- Work as part of the wider management team to improve efficiency, quality and customer confidence
- Champion organisational values and contribute positively to the organisation’s mission
Skills / Experience Required
- Experience in a leadership or management role, ideally within training, education or a regulated environment
- Proven ability to manage and motivate a dispersed team
- Experience developing and supporting people to perform at their best
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Confidence working independently, managing priorities and solving problems
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Willingness to work flexibly, including travel and occasional unsociable hours
To Apply
- If you are an experienced people manager with a passion for high-quality training delivery and are comfortable working across a geographically dispersed area, we would love to hear from you!
- Application is by CV only – no covering letter required.
Deadline for Applications
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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!
Head of Payroll & Systems - Location
Remote working (home-based with occasional travel to Bristol)
Head of Payroll & Systems – About the Role
Join Hft at a pivotal moment as we move to our transformation phase. We’re looking for a senior leader to bring together payroll, systems, data and administration into a connected, high-performing service driving efficiency, insight, and better outcomes for colleagues and the people we support.
Head of Payroll and Systems - Benefits
- £65,000 per annum
- The People's Pension 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
- Life assurance 3x salary from day one
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Free independent mortgage advice
- TELUS Health EAP
- Aviva DigiCare+ digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations
- Medicash health cash plan covering optical, dental and more
- Up to 25% off at 3,500+ gyms via My Gym
- Specsavers eyecare vouchers for screen users
- Blue Light Card eligible
Head of Payroll and Systems - Your Responsibilities
- Lead teams across Payroll, Systems, Data and Administration
- Oversee complex payroll operations (accuracy, compliance, improvement)
- Integrate and optimise HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS)
- Develop people data, reporting and insights
- Partner with senior stakeholders to support organisational decision-making
About You
- Proven experience leading multi-functional teams
- Strong background in payroll and HR systems
- Data-driven with the ability to generate meaningful insights
- Experienced in change and transformation
- Collaborative, resilient and stakeholder-focused
Why Join Hft?
At Hft, we support learning disabled adults to live the best life possible.
We are:
- Purpose-led organisation with real impact
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Opportunity to shape and improve, not maintain
- Flexible, home-based working
Apply today to be part of a leadership team driving meaningful change across the communities we serve.
We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact our recruitment team.
To improve the lives of learning disabled people by providing personalised support that promotes independence, choice, and inclusion.
Join our team and help deliver real-world change
We stand at a defining moment. Climate change, inequity, and health challenges demand action. This isn't the first time Manchester has risen to the moment, and now we are ready to do it again.
At the end of 2025 we launched our first ever fundraising and volunteering campaign, “ Challenge Accepted”. We're uniting alumni, donors, staff, students and civic, industry and community partners to tackle the world's toughest challenges and transform lives locally and globally.
We are building an exceptional team of people to champion bold thinking that is rooted in impact.
Will you accept the challenge?
Manchester individuals are recognised for embracing shared values such as integrity, courage, ambition, and collaboration. Our community is strengthened by a pioneering outlook and a collective determination to drive positive change. We welcome people of all backgrounds who demonstrate resilience, optimism, and a genuine commitment to fostering a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable world. If you share these qualities, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with us.
This is a fixed term position for 3 years.
Details of the Role
Reporting to the Head of Principal Gifts, the Philanthropy Manager (Principal Gifts) will operate at the higher end of donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure significant support (six and seven figure gifts) in support of the University’s key priorities.
As an exceptional fundraiser, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships with alumni and significant philanthropists, to secure gifts for bold, impactful projects and programmes across the University. You will proactively build the pipeline, demonstrating a creative approach to reach potential new donors in the UK and globally.
We seek individuals with success in securing significant philanthropic gifts in the Higher Education, Voluntary or Cultural Sector or proven transferable skills. You will have experience of working within a team whilst working towards personal targets. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are results orientated, persuasive and have exceptional negotiation skills.
Fundraising at The University of Manchester
As a member of the University's fundraising team, you’ll have access to a robust support structure that enables you to do your very best work. This includes regular training and development opportunities; access to detailed reports, data, and management information to guide and inform your fundraising; an expert team of Operations and Prospect Research colleagues supporting your work; and the full engagement of senior University leadership. As part of an experienced and supportive network of fundraisers, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate and share best practice. You’ll also have access to a whole host of learning and development opportunities to help you develop core skills like personal effectiveness, leadership, and management.
Manchester Mindset
Our approach to fundraising is driven by our values of being collaborative, bold and ambitious – and approaching our work with integrity. These values underpin the Manchester Mindset: our framework for fundraising success, authored by and for our fundraising team.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser
Salary: £30,000 pa
35 hours per week, 25 days A/L + contributory pension scheme
Birmingham Settlement has an opportunity to join our Money Advice Team as an experienced Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser.
As an experienced Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser you will already have a background in providing effective, high-quality debt and welfare benefits advice to a wide range of clients in differing circumstance.
Based at our Newtown office with outreach work in other areas of the city, you will be adaptable with excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage your own workload.
You will be joining a long established and professional Money Advice Team providing specialist advice with a holistic approach that covers all areas of debt and welfare benefit along with training to build and continually improve money management and financial capability.
This is a great opportunity to join a progressive charity making a real difference to people’s lives – see our website
For an informal discussion about the role call Theresa Gniadkowski
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
For an application pack visit our website or email us or write to Human Resources, Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre, 600 Kingstanding Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SH.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th April 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: Friday 8th May 2026
Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Lambeth. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.
£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
- Deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer with complex needs to develop independent living skills as appropriate to their individual needs.
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation.
- Undertake support planning and risk management.
- Deliver robust medication support informed by external partners and in compliance with our Medication Policy & Procedure
- Undertake a case load of customers with key work responsibilities.
- Maintain solid knowledge of relevant referral partnerships and specialist support agencies.
- Working together with family, primary and secondary health agencies to reduce risks and increase independence.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector or mental health.
- At least 1 years' experience of support work with people with mental health related support needs.
Desirable:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people.
About us:
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
HOME WORKING (with occasional travel to Wirral locations for training/shadowing/forums)
MAIN PURPOSE
To help people who are making a new Universal Credit claim, working across a variety of channels including telephone, web-chat and video conferencing.
Role overview:
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Use listening and questioning skills to interview clients so they can explain their problems. Empower them to set their own priorities
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Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed decisions
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Enable clients to use IT to make their new Universal Credit claim
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Complete benefit checks where appropriate
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Act for the client where necessary using appropriate communication skills and channels
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Refer internally or to other specialist agencies as appropriate
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Ensure that all work meets quality standards and the requirements of the funder
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Ensure that work reflects the Citizens Advice service’s equality and diversity strategy
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Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation
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Support research and campaigns work through various channels including case studies, data collection and client consent
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Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training
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Use telephone and IT equipment for multichannel delivery of advice services including webchat
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Attend relevant internal and external meetings as needed.
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Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings as appropriate.
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Ensure GDPR compliant training is completed on an annual basis.
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Ensure all work conforms to Citizens Advice Wirral’s systems and procedures.
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Adhere to the aims and policies of Citizens Advice.
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Abide by health and safety guidelines and take steps to ensure your own safety and that of colleagues.
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Recognise the importance of safeguarding procedures within the organisation. Ensure that any concerns, disclosures or allegations of abuse are immediately reported, following the correct procedure.
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To attend occasional out of hours events in conjunction with the work of Citizens Advice Wirral and participate in fund-raising activities.
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Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.
UNIVERSAL CREDIT HELP TO CLAIM ADVISER ROLE: Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
1 - Level 2 qualifications (GCSE or equivalent) in maths and English with the ability to interpret statistics, calculate benefits and complete financial statements as well as write up accurate case notes, letters and reports.
2 - A knowledge of welfare benefits and a willingness to develop detailed knowledge of Universal Credit within the first 2 months of employment.
3 - Experience of using a range of IT systems and packages and a willingness to embrace new technologies e.g. to give advice over webchat and help clients with their online application.
4 - Excellent communication skills and confidence on the telephone, with the ability to question, interview and assess clients in order to get to the root of the issues.
5 - Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and also to develop and maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders e.g. colleagues at the Job Centre.
6 - A flexible approach as and when required by client needs and the organisational skills to manage a complex workload. Flexibility to work out of hours if required.
7 - Ability to monitor and maintain standards for advice provision and quality assurance.
8 - A commitment to both the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and also to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
9 - Experience of working within the area of Universal Credit and an existing knowledge of criteria for eligibility.
10 - Demonstrate an awareness of issues facing vulnerable clients, many with mild-moderate mental health problems.
Interview date: 27/04/26
Interview location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Citizens Advice Wirral is part of the Disability Confident scheme. We're taking positive action by providing interviews to candidates who have a registered disability - provided they meet the minimum skills for the role. We'll ask you whether you are eligible when you apply, so if you'd like to be considered for this scheme, all you need to do is let us know in your application.
At Citizens Advice Wirral we use role-specific situational questions as part of our recruitment process. These are designed to help us understand how applicants would approach scenarios they are likely to encounter in the role. Applications are assessed on the quality, relevance and authenticity of responses, and the extent to which answers demonstrate the applicant’s own judgement, reasoning and experience.
We use AI screening tools to support the review process. Where answers appear overly generic or do not clearly reflect an applicant’s own thinking or decision-making, this may affect how strongly the answer scores against the marking criteria.
If you require assistive technology or other support to complete your application, or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.