Supporter care jobs
ROLE PROFILE: Grants Wellbeing Worker
This is a fixed-term position until October 2026, with the possibility of
extension to March 2029, subject to continued funding.
Responsible to: Carers Accreditation & Grants Manager
Key Internal Stakeholders: Carers Hub Team Leads & Managers
Vale Unpaid Carers Hub
Training team
Finance team
Wider hub teams
External Stakeholders: Commissioners
Unpaid carers
Schools
Partner organisations
Responsible for: Volunteers
Location: Hybrid: Home and community based
Salary: £24,285.69 (pay review in April pending)
Hours of work: Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday, flexible between 8am – 7pm
Key Purpose / WHY?
To co-ordinate and develop TuVida’s grant programmes including.
• Carers Support fund – Financial Wellbeing Service Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan
• Short Breaks Scheme – Bridgend
• Carers Trust Grants
delivering targeted financial education, support, and direct grants for unpaid carers in financial hardship or in need
of a short break. The service aims to address both immediate financial need and support long-term financial
resilience for carers.
Key Responsibilities / WHAT?
Service Delivery
• Act as the main point of contact for all financial wellbeing and grants-related enquiries.
• Conduct research to provide up-to-date information and practical guidance to help unpaid carers maximise
their income.
• Deliver benefits checks using Money Helper tools and support carers in navigating the welfare system.
• Provide tailored financial guidance, signposting to appropriate services, and assisting carers with benefits
and grant applications.
• Plan, prepare, and chair regular grant panel meetings, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
• Communicate grant decisions to carers and arrange timely award payments.
• Actively identify, engage, and support unpaid carers, including those from seldom heard or marginalised
communities.
• Support carers in articulating their financial goals and refer them to relevant services such as the Vale
Unpaid Carers Hub, Cardiff Independent Living Service or Bridgend Carers Wellbeing Service.
Monitoring and Administration
• Maintain accurate and timely records on TuVida’s CRM system, supporting monitoring and reporting
requirements.
• Oversee the grant budget in collaboration with the finance team, ensuring monthly reconciliation and robust
tracking of expenditure.
• Contribute to contractual reporting and outcomes tracking.
Awareness and Engagement
• Promote the service across social media, online platforms, and through outreach work, with a focus on
increasing access and income maximisation for unpaid carers.
• Represent the service at events such as Young Carers Action Day, Carers Rights Day, and Carers Week,
promoting carer awareness and increasing engagement.
Service Development
• Engage with stakeholders, carers, and community partners to review and shape the development of the
service.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, supervisions, and service reviews, sharing insight to improve
outcomes for carers.
• Operate within TuVida’s policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and diversity.
Culture
• Role model behaviour with volunteers and wider staff team consistent with the values of the organisation.
• Champion the rights and wellbeing of carers and those they support.
General
• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the rights and welfare of carers and the people they care
for.
• To comply with the Code of Practice and Code of Conduct for employee.
• To contribute to the organisation’s public profile and influence / foster good relations with statutory and
voluntary bodies.
We are an organisation led by our culture and values. Our expectation is that all employees will adhere to
behaviours that demonstrate these values in everything they do and all decisions they make. No matter what role
an employee holds in the organisation, we expect them to operate with compassion for our customers and for each
other; to fiercely protect and promote the brand and the reputation of the organisation; and to work in a spirit of
openness and trust…always challenging practice or behaviour that compromises the reputation or values in any way.
Vision Values
A society where every
person who is ill or
disabled and every
carer can live well and
enjoy life
Pioneering – we will continuously try new approaches and ideas, challenging the
status quo.
Uncompromising – we will do what we say we are going to do and when we are going
to do it.
Compassionate – we are committed to enabling people to have choice over their care
and support.
Person Specification
Essential Desirable
Qualifications • A good standard of general
education, with a commitment to
continual professional
development
Experience • Experience of partnership working
with multiple organisations which may
include education, local authority,
health boards and the third sector.
• Experience of social care issues and
knowledge relating to Adults and
Children’s Services provision,
including the private and third sector.
• An understanding of the needs of
carers (young and adult carers),
people with a disability, dementia,
mental health, substance misuse and
people experiencing illness.
• Experience of working with
professionals, including private and
third sector.
• Previous experience of working with
unpaid carers and their families
• Previous experience of working with
Information Advice and Guidance
services
Skills & abilities • Excellent verbal and written
communications skills.
• Ability to manage and work within a
limited budget.
• Must be able to meet deadlines
effectively.
• Ability to gather and collect data and
information, prepare reports.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to
think innovatively and to not accept
the status quo.
• Able to demonstrate an ability to
assimilate and understand
information to provide the correct
advice and information quickly and
accurately.
• Excellent recording skills including
the use of ICT within the workplace
(i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook)
• Good working knowledge of
Microsoft Excel
• Excellent networking skills.
• Previous experience of using CRM
e.g., Charitylog or upshot etc.
• Research skills.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh.
Personal qualities • Self-aware and able to articulate your
own values, strengths and limitations
can identify own emotions and
prejudices and how these affect
decisions and behaviour.
• Reliable and consistent.
• Able to acknowledge mistakes and
use them as learning opportunities.
• Able to manage stress and pressure
and how this may impact on others
around them.
• Ongoing personal and / or
professional development.
Knowledge • A knowledge of and a commitment to
equal opportunities.
• Knowledge and understanding of
relevant legislation for health and
social care.
Other • Willing to be flexible with their hours
of work and willing to work outside of
normal office hours when required,
including occasional weekend work
when the service needs require.
• Commitment to the values of TuVida.
• Current driving licence and access to
a vehicle for work purposes
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- three x basic salary life assurance cover
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Join Dementia UK as Public Affairs Manager and help shape our impact as we enter our 2025–30 strategy. You will play a central role in strengthening our political influence and championing the voices of people affected by dementia at the highest levels of decision-making.
You will lead our public affairs work in Westminster, building strong relationships with parliamentarians, government officials and political advisers, and providing clear political insight to shape our campaigns, policy development and public-facing activity. You’ll help position Dementia UK as a trusted voice on dementia, social care and health, proactively identifying opportunities to raise our profile and influence key debates.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will develop, shape and own a small but high impact public affairs function. You’ll also provide line management and team leadership to a Public Affairs Officer.
To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in public affairs with a strong understanding of UK political institutions, policy-making processes, and how to build public affairs capabilities. You will have a proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior political stakeholders to deliver policy change, and the ability to set direction, assess risk/opportunities in a fast-moving political environment.
Apply today and be a part of a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with us.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact us.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
Outreach Worker
£16,386 - £17,248
Sandown
Permanent, Part Time (25hrs per week)
A variety of shift patterns, including early morning and evening outreach
Our client works in partnership with the Council and housing associations to deliver intensive person-centred support and accommodation choices.
Their priorities are to ensure each homeless person is safe, has access to amenities such as food/water, has their own bank account and to support them in either accessing Hostel accommodation through the single homeless pathway or private sector housing.
If you are passionate about working with individuals with complex needs and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!
JOB PURPOSE
To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals.
To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals
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To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments
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To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis, providing personalised, intensive support via assertive outreach to long-term rough sleepers in the local area
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To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients
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To work with individuals to create clear housing plans, and to support individuals to access support services around health and wellbeing, money, benefits and housing
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To engage and support rough sleepers on the street working alongside local health care teams
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To help keep clients safe by reducing their contact with police and emergency services
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To identify barriers to accessing maintain safe tenancies and prevent eviction
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To attend community meetings and presentations with managers to support additional funding
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To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways
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To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure
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To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures
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To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)
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To work confidently and efficiently when lone working
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To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR
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To maintain confidentiality
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To represent the organisation in a professional manner
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To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
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This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
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This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle
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This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites
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This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis
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This role will require you to work early mornings and/or weekends
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This role will require you to lone work
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
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Clear verbal and written English
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Good keyboard skills for data inputting
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
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Confident and assertive manner
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Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own
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Effective team working
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Ability to respond calmly to crisis
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Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations
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Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
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Experience of managing a caseload of clients
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Understanding of the complex support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
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Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system
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Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: £26,660 to £31,000
Location: Burford OX18 4PF
Closing date: 21/01/2026
Interview date: 02/02/2026
Do you want to turn adrenaline into animal welfare?
At Blue Cross, we believe every pet deserves a healthy life in a happy home. We are looking for a passionate Challenge Events Officer to help us make that happen—one marathon, muddy obstacle course, and skydive at a time.
This isn’t just about marketing and logistics; it’s about inspiring ordinary people to do extraordinary things for pets in need.
More about the role
As our Challenge Events Officer, you will be the driving force behind our third-party events portfolio. You will be the person who rallies the troops for the iconic London Marathon and recruits everyday heroes to take on challenges that change lives.
Reporting to the Community and Events Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the fundraiser experience - from the moment they see an ad to the moment they cross the finish line.
What you’ll be doing
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Championing the portfolio: You will take full ownership of our third-party challenge events, including managing our presence at major events like the London Marathon.
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Recruiting our heroes: You will develop and execute creative marketing plans to recruit participants using social media, paid advertising, and by engaging with our public-facing centres, hospitals, and shops.
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The ultimate cheerleader: You will design and deliver a sector-leading "stewardship journey." Your goal is to ensure every fundraiser feels supported, motivated, and maximized in their fundraising efforts.
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Managing the money: You will deliver and manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring we stay on track and transparent in our financial reporting.
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Always Improving: You will review current processes and analyze fundraising activities with a sharp focus on improving Return on Investment (ROI).
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Staying ahead of the pack: You will research and benchmark our activity against the charity sector to ensure Blue Cross remains competitive and innovative.
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Innovating: You will help develop, implement, and evaluate new fundraising concepts to keep our offers fresh and exciting.
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Collaborating: You will work hand-in-hand with internal teams to ensure our marketing, recruitment, and supporter journeys are seamless.
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Upholding standards: You will ensure all challenge event activities follow best practices and compliance.
About you:
This role requires a highly organised individual with a passion for fundraising. The ability to manage multiple projects whilst consistently meeting deadlines is essential.
Experience in developing fundraising reports, managing income and expenditure budgets. Strong communication and a collaborative spirit are key, as is a creative mind for developing fundraising strategies. Flexibility for occasional travel and out of hours work is required.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience
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Proven experience working in challenge event fundraising
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Demonstrable experience in researching, planning, delivering and evaluating a range of challenge event fundraising activities.
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The ability to develop and deliver marketing plans to recruit third party challenge event participants through a variety of channels.
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The ability to develop and execute an inspiring stewardship journey to maximise income generation.
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Experience of budget management including income and expenditure.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders (donors, sponsors, participants, volunteers, team members)
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Ability to lead on and manage a variety of projects with simultaneous priorities
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A full driving licence is required
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The ability to demonstrate, apply and understand our key Blue Cross Values
Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience
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Experience in obtaining corporate sponsorship for challenge events
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Experience working with fundraising databases (D365) and MS office suite to manage donor data, create reports and communicate effectively
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The ability to thrive in independent and collaborative environments
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A creative and innovative mind for developing marketing, stewardship and development strategies
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 21/01/2026.
Ready to hit the ground running? Apply today and help us change lives.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
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38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
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Life assurance
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Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
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Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
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Free access to GP via MetLife
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Recognition scheme
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Annual volunteer days
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Claim for professional fees
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Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
No Second Night Out (NSNO) provides a rapid intervention service to identify the quickest and most sustainable route away from the streets for new rough sleepers. NSNO is a 24-hour service, which aims to move clients on within 7 days from hubs, and within 42 days from staging posts.
In this role you will:
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Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with clients affected by rough sleeping.
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Support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks such as, assessing clients, implementing move on action plans and supporting clients towards a route away from the streets.
Working as a Trainee Assessment and Reconnection Worker you will:
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Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to manage a caseload of clients working with them in a person-centred way and supporting them with their wellbeing and recovery.
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Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to work as part of the team to deliver the day-to-day service alongside colleagues and external services.
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Work closely with the team to receive on the job learning; shadow staff to observe how they support clients through person centred planning to empower them to make positive changes in their lives, including linking them in with all necessary support services internally and externally.
About you
This is a fantastic role for people looking to develop a career in the sector.
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Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment.
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Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy with the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.
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A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills.
How to apply:
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 22nd Jan 2026
Interview and assessments on: 2nd Feb 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Puropse of Alcohol Recovery Engagement
At our homeless hostel, our Alcohol Recovery and Engagement team deliver high quality, psychologically informed housing and hostel services to vulnerable, single homeless individuals, a number of whom have complex needs. These needs may include mental health issues, brain injury, neurodiversity, substance misuse and/or offending behaviour.
Working alongside the wider team at YMCA Wirral, the Alcohol Engagement Worker will recruit clients at the earliest possible stage, to deliver structured interventions that reduce harm to themselves and support them to access pathways to substance misuse treatment and wider health interventions.
The Alcohol Recovery & Engagement Worker will help individuals begin and sustain their recovery by conducting assessments, creating personalised plans, connecting clients to community resources, and fostering a positive recovery environment. Team members will also support individuals into both abstinence-based and medically assisted forms of recovery to reduce alcohol related harm.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting people through the highs and lows, offering practical help, understanding and encouragement.
- Delivering harm reduction strategies and techniques within the CDE.
- Inspiring change and making a lasting difference in people’s lives.
Specific duties found on our full job description on our Careers Page on YMCA Wirral website.
What We’re Looking For
- A kind heart and a strong sense of empathy.
- Great communication skills to support and encourage others.
- A calm and measured approach to handling challenging situations.
- Personal or professional experience of homelessness, substance misuse or other related issues is desirable but not essential as training will be provided
To apply, please send your application form to our CEO Nanette by the 19th of January. Email found at the end of the application guidance document.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: 5
Salary: £30,994 per annum
Position type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. (Flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Financial Controller
Direct reports: None
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working with at least 2 days a week in the office)
ROLE PURPOSE:
A key member of the finance and financial accounts teams, supporting colleagues and the wider charity by taking responsibility for maintaining elements of the financial records of the charity.
Ensuring compliance with technical and legal requirements, safeguarding the assets of the charity.
Generating data that will allow for informed decisions to be made, maximising the impact that the charity can achieve for people effected by disasters.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our busy team and to help provide a great finance service. You will have excellent attention to detail, good knowledge of finance processes and work well as part of a busy team. Having great organisational skills, you will be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time, work proactively and be a good communicator.
You will have experience in working in a finance team. Main core duty will be maintaining the purchase ledger. Shared tasks will be expected for payroll (training will be given). The individual may hold AAT qualification or be qualified by experience.
We encourage innovation and new ideas and would welcome you sharing your experience with us, to further develop our team.
This will be an exciting time to join the organisation as we have just implemented new systems, for payroll, expenses and finance.
This is an opportunity to join a friendly and vibrant organisation.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Maintain Financial Records
- As part of the Financial Accounts team (two Finance Officers and the Financial Controller) take a share of the responsibility for maintaining the financial records of the charity, ensuring compliance with processes and technical and legal requirements, and safeguarding the assets of the charity.
- Provide support to internal and external stakeholders in operating or using/getting benefits from the outputs from your areas of responsibility.
Areas of responsibility will include: -
- Processing and payment of invoices and bank transfers, including foreign and urgent payments.
- Processing of donations from journals generated from the CRM system, reconciling to bank receipts, and resolving any queries or discrepancies in collaboration with the Supporter Care team.
- Bank and petty cash recording and reconciliation. Including bank account reconciliation on a weekly basis, petty cash and foreign currency. Submission of bank reconciliations for approval by Financial Controller.
- Enter expected cash outgoings into weekly cash flow document.
- Credit Card and Expense Claims (detailed below)
- Process Payroll (detailed below)
- Purchase and sale of foreign currency as discussed with Financial Controller.
- Monthly gift aid submission including generation of Gift Aid submissions, complete pre-claim checks, submission and reconciliation to receipts from HMRC. Submission of draft gift aid submission for approval by Financial Controller.
- Month End - (detailed below)
- Year End - As instructed by the Financial Controller generate reports and information to support preparation of annual report and audit file. Answer audit queries provided by the charities auditors.
- Maintenance of the organisation's fixed asset register, posting journals for depreciation, acquisitions and disposals.
- Monitoring of finance inbox and support organisation with requests for financial information.
- Provide Support to organisation with procurement and purchase ledger system Focal point.
- Update projects/funds on Dimensions.
- Maintaining accounting records for our subsidiary company, ShelterBox Trading.
Credit Card and Expense Claims
- Maintenance of the Company Credit cards, submitting requests for new cards, adjusting credit limits and cancellation of cards.
- Download credit card transactions and upload to Continia Expense system and submit to credit card holders for completion of expenses.
- Review, approve and post to finance system credit card expenses and claims for expenses using Continia expense system.
- The issuing and reconciliation of cash advances for ShelterBox Response teams.
- Provision of new credit cards for Staff/ShelterBox Response team's and deal with any issues.
Payroll
- Processing the monthly payroll with information provided by HR Department using Payroll Software and initiating payment and payslips to staff.
- Monthly submission of payroll reports to HMRC and process payment of PAYE, NI and student loans to HMRC.
- Maintenance of the company pension scheme, uploading details of monthly contributions. Dealing with issues and queries around this.
- Monthly reconciliation of payroll control accounts.
- Providing support to the HR team around pay, pension, loans etc
Month End
- Assist with timely month end process by completing work to meet monthly deadlines.
- Monthly reconciliation of income between CRM and Dimensions.
- Produce month end reconciliations for approval by Financial Controller.
Special Projects:
- Provide support to the Finance Team Managers and Director of Finance including undertaking special projects as requested.
- Providing financial team support on cross departmental projects as required.
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Funding Officer Role –Strategy Learning and Partnerships Team in the London and South East Region (FTC Until Feb 2027).
Social connections and community activities are at the heart of creating healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society. That’s why throughThe National Lottery Community Fund Strategy 2023-2030, we’re looking to make a bigger difference in the years ahead, by listening and responding to communities and by focusing on supporting bolder change.
Thanks to National Lottery players, we plan to distribute at least £4 billion of funding by 2030. Supporting projects that will create resilient communities that are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Projects that will strengthen society and improve lives across the UK.
We are looking to recruit a Funding Officer to join the London, Southeast and East Team (LSE&E), within the Strategy, Learning Partnerships team (SLP). You will be part of a team, led by a Funding Manager and comprised of several other Funding Officers.
The LSE&E team is headed up by a Senior Head of Regional Funding, together with two Senior Grant Making Managers (SGMM) for London & South East. There are 5 local patches for the South East and East and 3 local patches for London.
SLP supports both LSE&E regional grant making, England wide grant making and Partnerships. SLP Funding Officers are involved in England Wide and Partnership Work beyond LSE&E and across England regions. They work with LSE&E colleagues, the Regional Leadership Team and England Wide.
SLP has a uniquely collaborative function, working together with local patches, the region as a whole and across England.
The SLP team purpose is to;
- Enable and lead grant making across geographical boundaries within the LSE&E region & across England
- Ensure intentional and responsive grant making responds to sector needs, is impactful, focused and mission aligned
- Build evidence & drive continuous learning and impact in the mission areas and our equity-based approach
- Provide regional leadership for external engagement, partnerships & funder collaborations & lead and / or support project teams across LSE&E and share best practice
Your Responsibilities:
In Responsive Grant Making, you will support the pipeline of ideas across two or more LSE&E local patches, assessing by The Fund's priorities and missions and using understanding of regional priorities.
Using regional priorities and new IMD data, you will be horizon scanning opportunities for intentional external engagement and contribute to the LSE&E Regional Funding Plans.
You will support the region to deliver to the new routes to partnership and England Wide funding. You will learn about and support the region with Funding Mechanisms that will enable flexible grant making.
You will have an interest in learning and act as the Regional Learning Lead (up to 20% of time – variable according to team / regional priorities).
With oversight from your manager, you will provide leadership to SLP learning and implement high quality and relevant learning & events that meet the strategic objectives of the region.
You will guide and support the LSE&E Mission Leads – these are a group of Funding Officers who support Learning across LSE&E.
You will support them to deliver on learning needs, priorities and events – and work collaboratively alongside the rest of SLP and the Regional Leadership Team (RLT).
In return we can offer the opportunity to develop relevant skills and gain experience working with one of the largest funders in the UK. You can progress to becoming a trained and skilled Funding Officer with good progression routes in the sector.
Working in SLP is a good opportunity to learn new skills work collaboratively across LSE&E and England Wide. It is an opportunity to hone your leadership skills, by supporting colleagues and working with the Regional Leadership Team to support strategic plans for the region.
Interview Details:
Interview Dates: 4th and 5th February 2026
Format:Virtual
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate. London is the regional Office.
You’ll ideally be based in London or within a couple of hours reach. The role does require travel to London at least once a month, and occasionally more frequently — up to once a week during peak periods
If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the hiring manager: Deborah Meyer-Lewis
For any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria
- Strategic Direction - A strong understanding of the Fund’s Priorities and Missions, how this contributes to the achievement of team and organisational goals and how you might apply this in grant making (although Previous responsive grant funding experience is not essential).
- Leading our culture / Developing Self / others – Understands the importance of The Funds Equity Diversity and Inclusion focus. Contributes to an inclusive environment through understanding the views and experiences of others. Considers personal and professional development as well as supporting needs of team members.
- Working together – A strong team player, take’s time to build relationships, collaborate and contribute to team processes that remove silos and nurture a culture of mutual support, driving higher performance across interconnected teams. You adjust your personal work styles and practices accordingly.
- Delivering Quality Results: A strong ability to promote learning and foster a culture of continuous development. Ability to inspire and guide others towards achieving learning objectives. You should be able to clearly communicate desired results and ensure SLP Learning Leads are supported and feel motivated to achieve what is expected.
- Diligence and Control – Your conduct, behaviour and duties are carried out in line with set expectations and policy and/or regulatory considerations.
- Responsiveness & Managing Competing demands - You should have a flexible approach, a can-do attitude and the ability to pivot between different funding programmes & audiences. An ability to manage a large workload, prioritise with minimal supervision, and keep manager up to date on key issues and risks.
- Responsiveness to change & feedback - The SLP team is working on new projects that are subject to reflection and change. You should be flexible and open to supporting continuous learning and change. You promptly address concerns and actively seek feedback and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Visibility - Actively participates in cross functional teams and collaborates with other directorates to achieve common goals. You should have strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Confident to convene & give presentation to different audiences.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
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Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: £42,213.23 FTE (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
What can we offer you?
Financial Reward: Take advantage of a competitive salary with opportunities for progression, up to 5% employer pension contribution and thousands of perks through Blue Light card!
Health and Wellness: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Doctor Line for over-the-phone GP consultations, and dedicated Mental Health First Aiders.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a set schedule, a Birthday Bonus day off, and competitive family-friendly benefits.
Career Development: Paid training, opportunities for accredited apprenticeship programs, and potential for career progression.
The Role:
Putting client-centred care into practice requires the backing of the whole organisation, we are looking for a passionate and committed Clinical Team Leader to join our team within our West Midlands clinic. Within our Nurse led environment we have well-established protocols and support systems that reinforce a values-driven organisational culture, with a focus on care and leaving no one behind.
You will ensure the smooth running of the centre on a day-to-day basis by overseeing all clinical areas, safeguarding and supervision of the nursing team, co-ordination of doctors/surgeons/anaesthetists, being the main point of call for clinical and safeguarding matters and by being a part of the supervisory team.
As a registered Clinical Team Leader, you will be provided with a bespoke training package tailored to your clinical experience to equip you in delivering safe and effective abortion care to our clients.
Previous experience of working within sexual and reproductive health is not a requisite of this role.
Working within our clinics you will be joining a team of both clinical and non-clinical colleagues who empower our clients to make reproductive choices that are right for them.
To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:
- Experience with leadership and leading a team
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Strong interpersonal communication skills for supporting our diverse client population
- Excellent record keeping
- Strong clinical knowledge and good analytical skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to manage risk effectively, prioritising workloads accordingly
- Good IT skills (full training on internal programs will be provided)
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.



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We’re looking for a dedicated and organised Community Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of one of our homeownership over 55s housing communities. In this role, you’ll provide help, support, and advice to residents, ensuring their wellbeing and promoting a safe and secure environment. You’ll be responsible for housing management, coordinating services, and maintaining positive relationships with residents and stakeholders. This is a rewarding position where your ability to deliver excellent customer service will make a real difference to the lives of older people.
What you’ll do
As a Community Manager, you’ll support new residents to settle in, provide information about the scheme, and promote health and safety through regular checks. You’ll manage onsite contractors, oversee repairs, and maintain accurate records of expenditure and income. You’ll process purchase orders, handle administration, and manage communal facilities. You’ll also work closely with Residents’ Committees, attend meetings, and liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations to signpost residents to additional support. Occasionally, you may need to respond to emergencies outside normal office hours.
Please note this role is 20 hours Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day. The office base for this role is based at Rose Acre Gardens.
What you’ll need
- Experience in housing management and working with older people.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with clear written and verbal communication.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and strong administration abilities.
- Knowledge of health and safety compliance and understanding of care and support needs for older people.
- Ability to manage budgets and work independently while building positive relationships with stakeholders.
Why join us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What we offer
- 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
- 4 x salary life assurance
- Up to 10% pension contribution
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Closing date: 20th January 2026 at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
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Barnet Mencap is a very well-established local charity which provides services and support for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and their family carers, while also campaigning alongside them to improve their lives. The organisation aims to create a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, have their voices heard and are included in the community.
We are looking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation and ensure it continues to provide its much-valued services.
The successful candidate will have:
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Experience in a senior role in a relevant service i.e. Learning Disabilities, Children or Adult Services
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Experience of developing a strategy and monitoring framework in a similar environment
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Experience of effective partnership working at a strategic and practical level
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Proven track record of income generation and financial management
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Knowledge of charity governance, regulation for a medium size charity, and working effectively with a board of trustees.
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Knowledge of the Health and Social Care environment, including key policies and legislation
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Understanding of Health and Safety and Safeguarding in a service delivery environment
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Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and how to apply it to deliver empowering person-centred projects and services
Please read the full Job Description, Person Specification and Recruitment Pack for further information on the role.
To apply, please send your CV alongside a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
Closing Date: 16th of January 2026
Interview dates are planned for the 10th and 11th of February 2026.
Barnet Mencap is the leading charity for children and adults with a learning disability and their families in the London Borough of Barnet



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Deputy Service Manager
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Bermondsey, near Surrey Quays station. This location has step free and lift access.
Salary: £33,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday working between 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00 and 14:00 - 22:00. You may be required to work flexibly around these hours due to service and resident requirements, including evening work and taking part in the out of hours on call rota for managers.
About the Role
We're seeking a Deputy Service Manager to join our new service which is opening based in Bermondsey, an Independent Approved Premises (IAP) commissioned by Criminal Justice Services (CJS). The service works with residents who have recently been released from prison and helps them to reintegrate into the community, and restart their journey to independence. The team identify resident needs alongside any licensing restrictions, and will create tailored, person centred support plans including housing support, activities, and personal journey outcomes to help them to reintegrate. The team work in a multi disciplinary approach, working alongside probation services, job centres, mental health teams, and other community partners, with a focus on risk management and public protection.
As a Deputy Service Manager, you will lead the team by providing line management and leadership support to enable and empower the team to deliver high quality support to our residents. You will support the Service Manager in driving service outcomes in line with our contractual requirements, ensuring quality, consistency, within a trauma informed setting.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service.
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed.
- Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.
- Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.
About You
We're seeking someone with a genuine passion for making a difference and helping to create safer communities for everyone. You will be a keen leader, with the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence as individuals and as a team. You will be knowledgeable of the Criminal Justice System and able to provide advice and guidance to the team to deliver outcomes within a residential setting. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and a psychologically informed environment for residents, staff, and relevant stakeholders.
- Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff.
- Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
- Ability to support the Service Manager and help manage staff with daily tasks, caseloads and overall day to day running of the service.
- Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency
- IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for second week of January 2026.
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 directly.
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
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,151 to £29,388 plus £3,954 London weighting allowance
Location: London, SW1P 2AF with hybrid working
Closing date: 18th January 2026
Interview date: 28th/29th January 2026
We’re recruiting a Digital Content Designer to join our digital team in London. This is a hybrid role, with two days a week at our London office. Join us and use your expertise to amplify our mission and connect with a passionate audience.
More about the role
As a Digital Content Designer, you’ll love writing, developing and optimising content for digital channels. You’ll be driven to ensure content meets the needs of its audiences and create engaging user journeys that deepen our relationships with the public.
You’ll spend most of your time creating, analysing and iterating content for our website, working with subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate copy or ideas into simple, clear and effective content that’s in-keeping with our house style. You’ll also champion user-centred design methods, content governance and digital best practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about content design, and wants to contribute to a cause that changes lives.
About you:
As a Digital Content Designer, you’ll have a track record of designing and optimising digital content across a range of channels in an organisation of similar complexity. You’ll be a collaborative team worker, able to build strong relationships with a range of colleagues across the organisation. And you’ll be very organised, have good prioritisation skills and be confident taking initiative to deliver high-quality content to tight deadlines.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
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Knowledge and experience of developing, testing and iterating content to meet user needs and organisational objectives
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Experience of writing engaging content for a range of digital channels eg website, email marketing
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Proven track record of measuring success of digital content and user feedback to improve content
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Experience of stakeholder management and the ability to build good working relationships across the organisation
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Substantial experience in content management systems eg Drupal
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Experience of using analytics tools eg Google Analytics, SEMrush or similar to inform content improvements
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Practical understanding of SEO best practice and how this relates to content development
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Experience of developing accessible content for a range of audiences using content design principles and championing digital best practice
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Excellent organisation and project management skills
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
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Experience editing emails in email marketing platforms eg Dotdigital
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An interest in pet care and pet welfare
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An understanding of wider digital marketing approaches
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 18th January.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
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38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
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Life assurance
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Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
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Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
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Free access to GP via MetLife
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Recognition scheme
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Annual volunteer days
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Claim for professional fees
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Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



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Contract Type: fixed-term for 12 Months
Location: Liverpool
Interviews: 13th of February in-person in Liverpool
Are you ready to join The King's Trust and step into a vibrant role where you'll build meaningful connections and nurture relationships with our extraordinary external delivery partners and volunteers, all in the pursuit of connecting with the young hearts and minds we're devoted to supporting? If the answer is yes, read on!
Take the lead in welcoming, training, and expertly managing a group of delivery partners and volunteers. Your mission will be to ensure that our young people have an exceptional experience and achieve those positive outcomes that change lives. You will also be kept engaged as you’ll be required to travel within your local area to support the delivery of programmes as well as programme visits.
Assist and support our delivery partners and volunteers in bringing The Trust's programmes to life. They'll rely on you for access to training, resources, qualifications, and guidance in adhering to our top-notch quality standards. You’ll also be our compliance hero, ensuring that our delivery partners and volunteers are up to speed with all the necessary policies that keep things running smoothly. You'll be our go-to person, ready to tackle any minor concerns or issues that come our way.
Your knack for precision will shine through as you meticulously record information and data on young people, volunteers, or partners. It's all about ensuring that each step of their journey is accurately documented in our systems and aligns perfectly with the requirements of our funding contracts and is at the forefront of championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Your sheer enthusiasm and commitment will ignite some transformative action, sparking real change as we put those local plans into play and excel in achieving our EDI goals!
Do you have the creativity to facilitate best practice sharing, energise networking sessions, and throw sensational end-of-programme parties? Are you ready to step up and lead sessions with young people when the moment calls? Having a background in education or an understanding of the education system could be an advantage when joining some of our teams, it's like having an ace up your sleeve, whether you're familiar with the intricacies of the school year or you've walked in the shoes of a teacher.
If you are a strong communicator with sharp problem-solving skills and can transform ordinary moments into unforgettable events, you could be just the person we are looking for.
Expect the unexpected and embrace it. Come and be a part of our mission!
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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Young People’s Advocate - RECRUITMENT PACK
Hopscotch takes pride in working to support women and families facing racial and gender inequity in London. We take our trauma informed practice seriously, both with service users and within the organisation. We also run a successful Homecare service, with Care Workers taking care of vulnerable people in south Camden who draw on care.
This Young People’s Advocate role will give you the chance to be an integral part of our organisation. You will be working with the VAWG team to deliver positive masculinity workshops in Camden Schools. You will be engaging with boys and girls aged 12-17 years and to enable them their improved understanding of masculinity.
Salary: £32,639 FTE
Hours of Work: Flexibly, normally 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday
Location: Mainly based in a school but to also spend some time in the office (NW1)
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Funding: Annual
WHY HOPSCOTCH?
- An opportunity to live out your values
- Working in a human rights environment
- A chance to challenge the status quo and not settle for what is
- Working with a diverse and vibrant team
- Team positivity, creativity and problem solving
- A place where all voices are heard
- Daily opportunities to make a meaningful impact on those in need
- Signatories of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant – creating a safe working environment for all staff
- Part of an award-winning charity
- Generous annual leave provision
- Occupational sick leave
- Regular internal and clinical supervision with amazing therapists
- Ongoing training with experts from around the country
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting young people referred to Hopscotch’s programme in schools to safely explore positive masculinity.
- Listening and helping the boys to cultivate healthy attitudes and behaviours – towards each other and girls.
- Work closely with young people and the school to co-create each programme, with a focus on supporting boys to embrace qualities such as empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence.
- Create a culture of inclusivity and respect where teenage boys can develop into confident and compassionate young men.
- Supporting experts by experience
- Maintaining data and reports
- Carrying out relevant administration requirements of the post
- Speaking at public events about the project
This job description in no way implies that these duties are exhaustive as any other duties falling reasonably within the scope of the position may be assigned from time to time. All staff members must be committed to and promote Hopscotch’s Equal Opportunity Policies and Procedures in relation to both service provision and employment issues.
Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Committed to the Vision and Mission of Hopscotch, ensuring our service-user voices are centred in all circumstances
- Committed to fostering innovation and continuous improvement in working practice
- Flexible and open to new challenges, ideas and experiences, and able to be self-reflective
- Committed to understanding diversity and ensuring anti-discriminatory practice is applied in all forms of our work
- Non-judgemental with a commitment to self-care within the team
- Collaborative, building relationships with internal and external partners
Knowledge, Experience and Skills - Essential
- A degree in Psychology – Desirable
- Experience of working within the charity sector
- A coaching or mentoring qualification - Desirable
- An understanding of the essence of Positive Masculinity and attitudes on this issue
- Knowledge of how to relate to young people
- Knowledge of how to challenge young people to think differently
- Knowledge of how to teach young people to challenge non-conformist views and behaviours of other young people
- Knowledge of how to mentor young people.
- Experience working with a diverse staff team applying anti-discriminatory practice
- Experience of working to targets and meeting deadlines
- Ability to critically reflect on own practice and performance and make use of clinical supervision
- Excellent organisational and IT skills including the ability to be self-servicing, use relevant IT packages and maintain an efficient case recording and data reporting system
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have strong attention to detail, highly organised and process driven.
- Classroom & Group Management
- Ability to confidently manage and facilitate group discussions with teenage boys, creating a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
- Empathetic & Youth-Centred Approach
- Demonstrate an empathetic, non-judgemental stance with an ability to understand young peoples lived experiences, challenges, and social realities.
- Awareness of Digital & Social HHMedia Influences
- An understanding of the role of social media, online culture, and peer influence in shaping young people’s attitudes, identities, and behaviours.
- School Partnership Working
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive professional relationships with school staff, teachers, safeguarding leads, and external partners
- Engaging Delivery Style
- Ability to deliver sessions in an enthusiastic, accessible, and engaging way that captures young people’s interest and encourages participation.
- Professional Boundaries & Conduct
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times while building trust and rapport with young people.
Additional requirements
- Safeguarding & Training
- The postholder will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people
- To work closely with the Head of Programmes, attending very regular reflective supervision sessions and annual appraisals
- Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date
- Attain an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service formally known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure
- Right to work in the UK
Hopscotch seeks to address racial and gender inequity and empowers women facing this injustice and disadvantage in a culturally sensitive way


