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Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference to young carers?

We are looking for a motivated individual to lead our Young Carers service at an exciting stage of development.

This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on service delivery with the chance to shape and grow the project.

The role would suit someone who is confident working both operationally and strategically who can deliver high-quality support, while helping us build for the future.

Could this be you?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Experience working with children and young people
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and social work practices
• Experience of managing or supporting staff
• Excellent partnership and communication skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach

About the Role

As the Young Carers Project Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Young Carers service
• Manage and support a small team
• Build strong relationships with schools, families and partner organisations
• Ensure high-quality support, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for young carers
• Lead and support the Young Carers Forum to develop and grow the service and to have their voices heard
• Contribute to funding bids and future service development
• Monitor and report on service performance

What else can we tell you?

• You will be joining a team of people with a strong commitment and passion to support carers.
• Salary: £29,688 for a 35 hour per week.
• Location: Trafford
• All staff receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas Efficiency days.

Job Title:         Senior Relationship Manager – West Scotland

Location:         Home based within the West of Scotland.

Candidates should ideally reside in Highland, Moray & bordering with Aberdeenshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Argyll & Bute, Glasgow & Surrounding areas, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Falkirk, Stirling & Clackmannanshire. Have access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training.

Hours:             35 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Salary:             £35,655 per annum (Home Based)

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who can drive a high level of engagement to proactively identify, support, and retain our supporters. They will have strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others.

• A successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from community and corporate opportunities.

• You will have a growth mindset which is solution focused. You can manage your time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers. 

• You will be able to deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.

Key dates:

Applications by Sunday 12th July, 1st stage interviews 21st / 22nd July (online)and 2nd stage interviews 29th July (in person in Glasgow).

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly reset days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
• Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us.

Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team and we will do our best to accommodate your request. 

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description and shortlisting questions.

To opt into this scheme, please enter ‘yes’ in the appropriate question on the application form.

Please note that in recruitment campaigns with a high volume of candidates opting into the scheme, interview offers will be made only to those who best meet the essential criteria and provide the strongest responses to the shortlisting questions. 

We are unable to offer individual feedback at the shortlisting stage. 

Privacy and Safeguarding: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please contact the HR Team.

MioCare is a values-driven organisation delivering high-quality care and support across Oldham. We’re proud of our supportive culture where people stay, grow, and do meaningful work, and we have a clear ambition to be outstanding, improving outcomes, independence and quality of life for the people we support.

This is a pivotal leadership role as we continue to strengthen quality, performance and impact across our services.

As Service Director for Quality and Performance, you will build on strong foundations to embed a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility. Working closely with the Managing Director and Director of Care, you will lead and shape our strategic approach, ensuring we exceed regulatory and contractual standards.

You will drive the ongoing enhancement of our quality and performance framework, ensuring we have the right insights to measure outcomes, evidence impact and continuously improve. Just as importantly, you will champion a culture of learning, scaling what works well and embedding learning from incidents to strengthen the excellent care we deliver.

You will also take a strategic approach to workforce, helping us build a sustainable, skilled and engaged workforce for the future.

As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping MioCare’s direction alongside a supportive, collaborative and increasingly ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and help shape the development and delivery of strategy, ensuing plans are realistic and challenging assumptions. Providing guidance on activities and targets, plus anticipating and responding to key issues.
• Ensure MioCare has an effective learning and development offer for employees that provides the workforce with the skills and capabilities to deliver high quality services.
• Ensure MioCare has an effective quality assurance framework in place which meets regulatory and compliance standards and drives improvement.
• Improve and enhance the data infrastructure to identify and capture trends, outcomes, service performance KPIs and forecasting data, ensuring accurate and timely data is available to evidence the effectiveness of service delivery to a range of stakeholders.

Please visit our website to download the vacancy Application Pack for full details of the role, including a Role Profile, Person Specification, Terms and Conditions and details of MioCare’s additional Staff Rewards package.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready for a career with real impact? At MSI Reproductive Choices UK, your skills don’t just support patients, they empower life-changing decisions. Every day, you’ll provide expert abortion and contraception care in a fast-moving clinical environment, delivering support that is compassionate, respectful, and completely centred on the individual. This is more than a role in healthcare, it’s a chance to stand alongside people at pivotal moments and ensure they feel heard, safe, and in control.

You won’t be standing still here. Working across our centres in Greater Manchester, Blackpool, Liverpool, and Preston, you’ll gain diverse clinical experience and exposure to a wide range of cases keeping your work varied, engaging, and professionally rewarding.

We’ll invest in you too. With a structured development pathway and genuine opportunities to progress, you’ll be supported to grow your expertise and shape your career in a direction that excites you.

✨ What you’ll be part of a:

• Purpose-driven organisation making a real societal impact
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Hands-on clinical environment
• Culture built on dignity, choice, and compassion

Important: We are not accepting applications from newly qualified nurses or midwives

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:

�� Financial & Rewards: Aviva pension (up to 5% employer contribution), Blue Light Card discounts (4,000+ perks), Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loan, and long-service recognition rewards.

�� Wellbeing & Work–Life Balance: Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave, 24/7 GP access and EAP via Westfield Health, an extra day off for your birthday, accredited Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a national employee recognition programme.

�� Learning & Career Development: Clear career pathways, paid training and development, accredited apprenticeships, and learning agreements to support your professional growth.

Join GMWSA and help women build positive futures after prison

The Greater Manchester Women’s Support Alliance (GMWSA) is looking for a passionate and motivated Link Worker to support women who have experienced multiple recalls to custody and are preparing for release from HMP Styal.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist, women-centred organisation committed to delivering trauma-responsive, gender-specific support to women facing multiple disadvantage.

Working directly with women in custody, you will support them to overcome barriers to successful resettlement, reconnect with services in their local communities, and build the foundations for a more stable future.

About the Role

As the HMP Styal Link Worker, you will provide one-to-one support to women from Greater Manchester who have been recalled to custody. Many of the women you will work with will have experienced trauma, domestic abuse, poor mental health, homelessness, substance misuse, family separation, and other complex challenges.

You will:

• Build trusting relationships with women whilst they are in custody.
• Assess individual needs and develop person-centred support plans.
• Support women to prepare for release and reintegration into their communities.
• Link women into local Women’s Centres, housing providers, and specialist support services.
• Work closely with prison staff, probation, housing providers and community organisations.
• Provide practical and emotional support before and immediately after release where required.
• Advocate on behalf of women to ensure they can access the services and support they need.

This role requires someone who can combine empathy, resilience and strong professional boundaries while working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting women and understands the challenges faced by those involved in the criminal justice system.

You will ideally have:

• Experience of supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Experience in advocacy, support work, case management or related roles.
• An understanding of trauma-responsive and strengths-based approaches.
• Knowledge of issues affecting women involved in the criminal justice system.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from women with lived experience of the criminal justice system and will support successful candidates through the required vetting processes.

Why Join GMWSA?

GMWSA is a partnership of Women’s Centres and specialist organisations working across Greater Manchester to support women facing multiple disadvantage.

We believe in:

• Trauma-responsive and evidence-led practice
• Women’s voices shaping services
• Partnership and collaboration
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Empowerment, dignity and respect

You’ll be joining a team committed to helping women overcome barriers, reduce reoffending and create lasting positive change.

Important Information

This post is open to women only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (occupational requirement).

The successful candidate will be required to undertake:

• Enhanced DBS check
• BPSS clearance
• HMPPS prison vetting and barring processes (Enhanced Check Levels 1 and 2)

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.

How to Apply

Please download and complete the application form and return it by 12 noon on Thursday 2nd July 2026.

The recruitment pack and application form can be accessed via our website by clicking the "Redirect to Recruiter" button.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or covering letters in place of an application form.

Application deadline: 12 noon, Thursday 2nd July 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Please note, we are actively interviewing candidates for this role and remain the right to close the right early if a candidate is appointed. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our brand-new Shelter Shop in Beverley opening in summer of 2026. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Shelter opening their newest shop. You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

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

Benefits 

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

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

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

How to Apply

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

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding statement

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

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

Location: Hybrid role working in North East England (primarily home-based with significant regional travel)

Base region: Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear

Coverage: This is a home-based role that requires regular weekly travel to schools and colleges across the North East. You will be expected to work extensively throughout Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear, with specific current activity hubs in Cramlington, Walkergate, Hartlepool, Stanley and Redcar. Regional location throughout the North East will change according to programme demand.

Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have the ability and willingness to travel regularly across the region.

Reporting to: National Programmes Manager

Application Deadline: Wednesday 8th July at 9AM. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy sooner if we receive a high volume of applications.

1st Stage Interviews: Week commencing 13th July (online)

2nd Stage Interviews: Wednesday 22nd July (in-person)

About The Girls’ Network:

The Girls' Network is a national charity with a mission to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of professional women role models and volunteer mentors. We believe no girl should have her future limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Our vision is a future where all girls are supported to realise their ambitions, discover their self-worth, and shape their own futures.

We partner with secondary schools and colleges across multiple regions in England, including London, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, Sussex, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear and the West Midlands. We match girls aged 14–19 with trained volunteer mentors for one-to-one support. In addition to this core mentoring, workshops, and access to an Ambassador Community that provides continued opportunities for development, career support, and connection.

Role Summary

The Regional Programme Lead is responsible for delivering The Girls’ Network’s suite of programmes in schools and colleges, including facilitating engaging and impactful workshops for girls aged 14–19 from disadvantaged backgrounds. The post-holder also leads on the recruitment, induction, training, matching, supervision and support of volunteers and will appropriately match mentors with young people. You will steer local partnerships and oversee programme administration to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of our mission.

This role combines hands-on programme delivery with operational coordination, ensuring that The Girls’ Network’s regional programmes achieve their intended outcomes and contribute to national KPI achievement.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have the ability and willingness to travel regularly across the region.

• Understanding of equal opportunities and inclusion in youth work. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of its application in youth work in the charity and/or education sector. We welcome applications from outreach youth workers and/or teachers/teaching assistants or equivalent roles.

• A genuine understanding and passion for addressing the challenges faced by girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Experience and/or willingness to learn delivering high quality workshops or training sessions to groups of young people, aged 14-19.

• Proven ability to build and independently manage multiple relationships with key stakeholders, including young people, volunteers, education providers and local partner organisations.

• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a target-driven environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

• Experience of developing resources for programmatic delivery, including volunteer training and workshops for young people.

• Project or programme coordination experience, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively.

• Target-oriented, with experience of achieving KPIs and contributing to performance monitoring.

• Practical knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection working practices.

• Competence in using digital tools, including Salesforce or other CRM platforms, with attention to accuracy and the ability to maintain high-quality records for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, adapt to change, and work effectively both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.

• Commitment to The Girls’ Network mission and keeping young people at the centre of all work.

• Ability to travel and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a charity, youth, or education setting.

• Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds.

• Experience of safer recruitment in volunteering.

• A mentoring or coaching qualification, or equivalent experience.

• Experience working remotely, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.

• Flexible and adaptable approach, with an understanding of the time and resource limitations typical in small organisations.

• Specific knowledge of mentoring programmes and/or youth/education services.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you believe you have relevant experience and the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every single criterion listed.

How to apply

Please apply as soon as possible. You will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and answering a few application questions.

Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

The deadline to submit your application is Wednesday 8th July at 9AM. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Diversity at our core

The Girls' Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. In line with the Equality Act 2010, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you with any stage of this recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Our Benefits

• 27 holiday days per year, plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)

• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave every year

• Gifted birthday leave

• 3 days volunteering leave per year

• Extended and comprehensive sick pay policy

• Enhanced Family Leave pay policy

• Pension scheme

• Annual professional development fund to help you grow

• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Benefit from flexible, remote working options with home office equipment.

• A dedicated Girls’ Network buddy, available beyond the induction period for ongoing support

Philanthropy Officer

Manchester, UK

Starting salary for this position is £28,620 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

As Philanthropy Officer, you will directly support the global Philanthropy team in delivering fundraising activity, helping to generate income. Through administration, research, events, cultivation and stewardship activity, as well as identifying new prospects to build a pipeline of future supporters, you will contribute to MAG’s life-saving projects around the world. This role offers you an opportunity to a wide variety of projects and plenty of scope to bring your creative ideas to life.

This is a key role in an ambitious organisation that is continuing to grow its income, impact and influence at pace. MAG stands at an extraordinary moment of global recognition and opportunity: having been awarded the 2025 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. With growing visibility and access to new philanthropic opportunities, this is a great time to be joining MAG as we build momentum with our global fundraising strategy to transform and grow our income. The Philanthropy team at MAG aims to secure multi-year, multi-million philanthropic pledges from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates to ensure the sustainability of MAG’s work around the world.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

About you:

Are you ready to take an exciting first or next step in your fundraising career? We are seeking someone with energy and drive, who is eager to learn, grow and make a real impact. You’ll play a vital role, helping to keep our small philanthropy team running smoothly, engaging across all audiences whilst developing your skills and confidence along the way. This role offers you an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and plenty of scope to bring your creative ideas to life. If you’re proactive, enthusiastic, organised and excited to build a career in fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone with:

· Experience of providing effective administration support to teams, with excellent attention to detail.

· Experience of building excellent working relationships in a voluntary or other work environment.

· Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear, effective and persuasive manner.

· Experience in working across teams, ensuring all functions run efficiently while identifying and implementing improvements to systems and processes.

We value enthusiasm, energy, potential, and problem-solving skills. If you are passionate about this role but do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to still apply.

Benefits and Further Information:

• Salary: £28,620 per annum and this increases with service.

• Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee’s contributions up to 5%.

• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks.  We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once you’ve been with MAG for two years, you’re entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave, flexible working and family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave.

• Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff, as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG.

• Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances.

• Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.

This role is based in the UK, therefore, a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application, we will not be able to consider you for this role.

We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at recruitment [@] maginternational [.] org for further guidance. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by submitting an application detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of Wednesday 8th July 2026.

The Sands Insights Network is an online community of bereaved parents who want to use their experience and knowledge to shape Sands work to make maternity and neonatal care safer.

The Network sits within the Saving Babies Lives team which focusses on using evidence, including from parents, to drive improvements in maternity and neonatal safety. The Network also facilitates parents’ involvement in Sands policy and campaigning work, as well as external projects seeking to include people with experience of baby loss.

Main Purpose of Job 

1. Undertake the day-to-day management of a successful network, building diverse membership and ensuring a safe environment for bereaved parents 

2. Ensure the diverse experiences and perspectives of bereaved parents are included in research, learning and improvement initiatives in a way that works for them 

3. Ensure the involvement activities are monitored, evaluated and impact is captured and shared

4. Help to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in partnership working, advocating for the inclusion of bereaved parents in research and decision making

Principle Tasks and Responsibilities 

1. Undertake the day-to-day management of a successful network, building diverse membership and ensuring a safe environment for bereaved parents 

• Grow the network. Engage potential new members and oversee screening and onboarding processes.

• Create a welcoming space with signposting to enable new and existing network members to navigate and make best use of the platform. 

• Maintain the network as a safe space for bereaved parents. 

• Promote the platform and its impact to Sands audiences. 

• Create and embed Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) principles throughout the network and proactively ensure the membership is diverse in experience and background as the network grows.

• Work with Research Manager to ensure appropriate risk management and safeguarding protocols are in place and followed. 

• Work with the Research Manager to co-create governance policies/agreements with the network members.Moderate user activities and take actions where needed if policies are breached. 

2. Ensure the diverse experiences and perspectives of bereaved parents are included in research, learning and improvement initiatives in a way that works for them 

• Working with Sands teams and with external groups, identify opportunities for PPIE involvement, to provide a continuous range of options for parents to engage with. 

• Engage with network members to develop the community, and create activity based on their needs. 

• Share opportunities with the Network, encouraging and supporting involvement from members. 

• Create a dynamic and interactive atmosphere on the platform, building and maintain relationships with network members, and generating enthusiasm and a sense of purpose. 

• Encourage and facilitate activity within project groups on the network to ensure activities proceed and are constructive and inclusive. 

• Develop and share tools and resources to support parents with the skills and information they may need to be positively involved in research and improvement projects.

• Lead some involvement activities, including discussion groups, interviews and collaborative working. 

• Work with the Research Manager and the membership of the network to develop and implement a policy for reward and recognition for both internal and external opportunities. 

3. Ensure the involvement activities are monitored, evaluated and impact is captured

• In partnership with the Research Manager develop and embed a framework for monitoring and evaluating activities. 

• Summarise and share findings and outcomes of network projects, feeding into research, service and policy development. 

• Provide regular reports on impact and share those across Sands.

4. Help to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in partnership working, advocating for the inclusion of bereaved parents in research and decision making

• Build relationships with external stakeholders; support network members to influence people and organisations outside Sand directly, including decisionmakers, influencers, research groups or research funders.

• Represent network members externally and advocate for their involvement and inclusion in research and improvement programmes. 

• Represent Sands at external events, meetings and activities, helping to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in the field of working in partnership with bereaved parents.

General 

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required by the Research Manager, Head of Saving Babies Lives team and the CEO.

• Work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to achieve shared goals. 

• Always maintain strict confidentiality. 

• Adhere to all Sands policies and procedures. 

• Undertake all mandatory training as required. 

• Participate actively in annual appraisals and personal development

Money and Employment Caseworker (Mental Health)

Location: Sheffield – Gleadless & Heeley
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £26,457 - £28,500 based on experience
Contract: One Year Fixed Term
 

Join us and help change lives in your community

At Mental Health UK, we believe everyone should be able to live a fulfilling life, with the right support at the right time. Our Money & Employment teams help people across Sheffield to manage financial challenges, access specialist advice, and move closer to meaningful paid employment — all while navigating the realities of mental health difficulties.

We’re now launching an exciting new pilot within the Sheffield 24/7 mental health partnership, and we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Money and Employment Caseworker to join us.

If you’re committed to improving people’s financial wellbeing, understand the barriers created by mental health, and want to make a real impact locally, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

This unique role blends specialist money advice with employment support using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model. You’ll work one-to-one with people who are experiencing mental health challenges, helping them stabilise their financial situation and take steps towards sustainable paid work.

You’ll be based within the community in Gleadless and Heeley, working closely with mental health professionals, local partners, and employers to provide early, accessible support that prevents crisis and supports recovery.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality money advice, including debt casework, budgeting, income maximisation and welfare benefits support.
• Complete holistic assessments to understand clients’ financial, wellbeing, and employment needs.
• Support individuals to progress towards paid employment using the IPS approach.
• Build strong relationships with local employers, referral routes and community services.
• Maintain accurate casework records and uphold quality, safeguarding and compliance standards.
• Contribute to ongoing learning and service development within this innovative pilot.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, compassionate, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.

You’ll need:

• Accredited or recognised training in money advice (e.g. IMA or Wiser Adviser).
• Experience delivering debt casework and ideally providing welfare benefits advice.
• Strong understanding of the link between financial wellbeing, employment, and mental health.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in community and remote settings.
• Experience using electronic case management systems.

It would be great if you also bring:

• Accreditation with the Institute of Money Advisers (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience in supported employment or knowledge of employment legislation.
• Experience working in mental health services or lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Skills in assessing risk and developing support plans.

Why join Mental Health UK?

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that puts people with lived experience at the heart of its work. We offer ongoing training, regular supervision, opportunities for progression, and the chance to contribute to a truly meaningful pilot programme that will shape future service delivery.

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about empowering people severely affected by mental illness, and you have the skills to support both financial stability and employment aspirations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a future where everyone can thrive.

Join the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting children and young people who have a parent with a mental illness.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Administration & Business Support Officer to help keep our growing charity running smoothly.

Working closely with the Director of Operations, you’ll provide essential support across administration, finance, HR, governance and organisational systems. From coordinating recruitment and processing invoices to supporting Board meetings and maintaining key records, you’ll play a vital role in enabling our team to deliver life-changing support to children and families across the UK.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys bringing order to busy environments, takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys helping colleagues succeed. As a small charity, we value flexibility, collaboration and a willingness to get involved wherever support is needed.

The role is home-based, with occasional travel to meetings in or around York and other locations across the UK.

Please download the application pack for full details about the role, responsibilities, person specification and application process.

Our client is a dynamic, passionate charity, committed to improving the lives of children across the UK. They currently run over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need support, as well as campaigning to change laws and policies to make children’s lives both happier and safer. They are now looking to recruit a Service Manager (part-time, 21 hours) to lead the safe and effective development and delivery of a new Virtual Therapy service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a new impactful service, providing accessible digital therapeutic services to a variety of young people. As Service Manager you will initially work closely with external app developers to translate clinical and safeguarding needs into platform requirements, validating functionality through user testing, and assuring compliance, accessibility and data protection for online therapy with children and young people. Once the app is built and launched, the role will focus on setting up, scaling and running the virtual therapy programme, ensuring high-quality practice, safeguarding, accessible delivery and continuous improvement.

Please note, the first phase of this work involving the development of the product will last approximately 6 months. Subject to funding, this role will then move into the second phase of work involving the mobilisation, leadership and management of the product.

To apply for this role, you will have demonstrable experience of delivering therapeutic work with children and young people across a range of presenting issues. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health or Nursing) and registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. BACP, BABCP, UKCP or equivalent) is essential for this role. You will have project and/or service management experience within a health, social care or education setting, and will have experience of supervising and managing staff performance and practice. Experience of working as a service/product owner with software teams to deliver a regulated or digital-health platform is desirable. Overall, you will be a skilled communicator, able to work independently and passionate about driving forward new accessible therapeutic services to improve the lives of vulnerable young people.

In order to apply please initially submit your CV in the first instance (Cover Letters are not required). Should your experience be suitable, we will then be in touch to advise next steps.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

Please note, this is initially a 6 month FTC with possibility of extension due to funding. Please only apply if you are available immediately or have no more than a 1 month notice.

This is a remote role and will be part-time (21 hours per week). 
 

Main Duties:

· Housing Management, ensuring sign ups to tenancies, licencing agreements, taking payments etc.

· Carry out regular occupancy checks such as managing health and safety and ensuring correct occupancy numbers.

· Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

· Attend appointments with clients where appropriate.

· Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.

· Regularly review action plans and risk assessments in line with Hope’s policies and practice.

· Various administrative tasks.

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.

What we are looking for:

· Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, people with mental health issues,  substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

· IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience.

· Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs.

· Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others.

Hope is committed to safeguarding adults and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS check (currently up to £59.10) must be met by the successful applicant.

Role Overview
Stroke Association are delighted to partner with The Talent Set on a fantastic Associate Director of Marketing & Communications role.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Giving, Volunteering and Voice, this role will lead the talented Marketing and Communications team and play a critical role in shaping how the charity engages with stroke survivors, supporters, partners, policymakers and the wider public. Working closely with Executive Directors and teams across the organisation, you will develop and deliver an integrated marketing and communications strategy that advances our organisational goals and strengthens impact.

As Stroke Association builds a more agile and collaborative culture, multidisciplinary teams are embracing test-and-learn approaches, using insight and evidence to focus efforts where they can make the greatest difference. 

We’re looking for an exceptional leader who combines strategic vision with creativity, influence and collaboration. Someone who can inspire and develop a high-performing team, champion the value of marketing and communications across the organisation, and help the charity reach more people affected by stroke than ever before.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a coherent and compelling marketing, communications and brand strategy that strengthens the charity's profile, supports organisational priorities and builds public understanding of stroke and its impact.
• Drive insight, evidence and learning to inform decision-making, enabling the continuous evolution of marketing and communications approaches, channels and activities.
• Create the conditions for marketing and communications to operate as a strategic partner across the organisation, supporting the delivery of fundraising, influencing, research and stroke support priorities.
• Champion a co-creation approach, building meaningful partnerships with colleagues, stroke survivors, volunteers, supporters and external stakeholders to shape communications, campaigns and organisational priorities
• Embed an audience-led approach that enables meaningful engagement, broadens reach and deepens connection with diverse communities.
• Ensure the voices and experiences of stroke survivors, carers and communities are authentically represented and embedded within the charity's communications, campaigns and brand narrative.

Person Specification

• Proven experience of developing and delivering organisation-wide communications and marketing strategies that support organisational objectives and drive measurable impact.
• Experience of leading and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams, creating an inclusive, empowering and values-led culture.
• Demonstrable experience of building and protecting organisational reputation, including managing complex communications, sensitive issues and reputational risk.
• Experience of working collaboratively with senior leaders to shape organisational priorities and influence decision-making.
• Experience of developing compelling audience-led communications, campaigns and engagement approaches across multiple channels.
• Experience of working with lived experience, service users, beneficiaries or communities to shape communications, campaigns or organisational activity.
• Experience of managing significant budgets, resources and external agency relationships.
• Experience of supporting organisational influencing, campaigning or policy objectives.
• Experience of leading communications through organisational change, transformation or periods of significant growth.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £75,000 (+ London weighting depending on post code)
• Permanent
• Home-based, with national travel in the UK as require, including some overnight stays

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.