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ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
This is a specialist youth work role with two complementary areas of practice focus: (a) gender-responsive work with girls and gender-diverse young people experiencing or at risk of violence, harmful practices, exploitation, and coercive control; and (b) inclusive practice with neurodivergent young people whose support needs are routinely missed by mainstream youth provision.
VAWG specialism is the primary area of expertise for this role; SEN-aware practice is a complementary area of focus, supported by mentorship and consultation from Angel Shed Theatre and external SEN expertise where deeper input is needed. The role is designed to ensure that the cohorts most often underserved by violence-reduction provision — particularly neurodivergent girls — are reached and supported well.
The post holder will work within MGWT's trauma-informed practice framework, in close collaboration with the Dahlia Project on harmful practices, and within Andover's operational vision.
KEY AREAS AND OUTCOMES
Specialist practice — VAWG and gender-responsive work
• Lead on the design and delivery of a weekly girls and gender-diverse group at Andover, with structured progression and trauma-informed group work practice
• Provide 1:1 keywork to young people experiencing or at risk of gender-based violence, harmful practices (FGM, forced marriage, breast ironing), online and image-based abuse, and coercive control
• Hold a clear understanding of safeguarding pathways for harmful practices and serious youth-on-youth violence, working closely with MGWT's Safeguarding Lead and the Dahlia Project
• Support the wider Andover team to develop gender-responsive practice across all sessions
• Contribute to safety planning for individual young people in collaboration with the Safeguarding Lead
Specialist practice — SEN-aware and neurodivergent-inclusive work
• Co-design and deliver a sensory-aware parallel offer for neurodivergent young people, in partnership with Angel Shed Theatre
• Provide adapted 1:1 support to neurodivergent young people, including those with and without formal diagnosis
• Build and sustain referral relationships with SEN services, schools' SENCos, and partner organisations including the LYTP SEND project
• Support the wider Andover team to develop SEN-aware and trauma-informed practice across all sessions
Outreach, engagement, and youth voice
• Build and sustain trusting relationships with young people from the cohorts the role is designed to reach
• Lead on outreach and engagement activity to reach young people not currently accessing the service, particularly girls, gender-diverse young people, and neurodivergent young people
• Support the embedding of youth voice in the design and review of the specialist offer, with paid lived experience contributors where appropriate
Safeguarding and partnerships
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding pathways relevant to VAWG, harmful practices, and SEN-related vulnerability
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with policy
• Work in partnership with the Dahlia Project, Angel Shed Theatre, and external specialist organisations to maintain the quality of practice
• Participate in multi-agency meetings as needed for individual young people
Reporting and learning
• Maintain accurate records of 1:1 keywork, group sessions, and outcomes
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the VRU Stronger Futures programme and other relevant funded streams
• Contribute to learning and reflective practice across the Andover team
This job description is a broad outline of your main responsibilities. Manor Gardens' employees may be required to undertake other work at times in order to provide flexible services. In addition, all employees are required to:
• Support the broader mission and objectives of MGWT and contribute to its overall strategy
• Contribute to the shared operational effectiveness of MGWT through attendance and contribution to organisational team meetings and working groups
• Ensure organisational data collection and reporting processes are completed as required
• Know and adhere to MGWT policies and procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATION
a) Specialist knowledge and experience of working with women, girls, or gender-diverse young people affected by violence, harmful practices, exploitation, or coercive control
b) An understanding of neurodiversity, with willingness to develop SEN-aware practice further through mentorship from Angel Shed Theatre and external training
c) JNC qualification in youth work, social work, or a related qualification (or working towards), or equivalent specialist experience
d) At least two years' experience of working with young people in a youth work, community, or specialist support setting
e) A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and the principles of safe disclosure
f) Knowledge of the safeguarding landscape relating to VAWG, harmful practices, and exploitation, including referral pathways in Islington or comparable boroughs
g) Experience of running group work for young people, including closed groups, with structured progression
h) Experience of 1:1 keywork or casework with young people experiencing complex harm
i) Strong relational and communication skills with young people whose trust is hard-won
j) Ability to work flexibly across after-school and school holiday provision, including evening hours
k) Lived experience of any of the issues this role addresses is welcomed and valued, although not required
l) A mature, thoughtful, and reflective approach to equalities, diversity, and the intersection of gender, race, disability, and class
m) Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
n) Willingness to engage in regular reflective supervision
Please apply with your CV and cover letter explaining your motivation for the role and your relevant skills and experience.
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Partnerships and Best Practice Lead
Salary: £42,000
Contract: 36 hours per week, fixed term (12 months initially, with potential to extend subject to funding)
Location: Home-based, with travel for meetings, collaboration, and partnership work. You’ll be expected to spend time in person with colleagues and partners across locations including London, Sutton Coldfield and Hull.
Reports to: Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Advocacy
About the Role
Too many young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) face a sharp drop in support as they transition into adulthood. This role sits within an ambitious new programme, Ending the Cliff Edge, designed to change that.
As Partnerships and Best Practice Lead, you will play a central role in building a national, cross-sector alliance of young people, families, practitioners, organisations and service providers. Together, this alliance will drive meaningful reform and create better pathways into adulthood for disabled young people.
This is an opportunity to help shape a new initiative from the ground up—spreading best practice, testing innovative approaches, and building strong evidence of what works.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a broad collaborative partnership of cross‑sector organisations, providers, and experts to achieve collective ambition of driving improvement in transitions support.
- Refine, capture and share best‑practice models for supporting disabled young people into adulthood, ensuring they are evidence‑informed and accessible.
- Support partner organisations to design, adapt and deliver pilots that test innovative approaches and generate strong evidence of impact.
- Expand Kids’ national reach by growing the number of young people supported through improved transitions pathways, and increasing the number of businesses and providers engaged.
- Act as the central link between Kids’ direct delivery and wider national partners, ensuring learning is shared widely and consistently.
- Represent Kids externally as a champion for high‑quality transitions support, contributing to sector learning, collaboration and thought leadership.
About You
You are a confident relationship builder with experience of working across sectors and bringing people together around a shared goal. You’re comfortable working in a developing programme environment, able to take initiative, manage ambiguity, and turn ideas into action.
You are motivated by improving outcomes for disabled young people and have a strong understanding of the barriers they face.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience of partnership development and cross-sector collaboration
- Experience identifying and sharing best practice, and translating learning into practical resources
- Ability to coordinate and support pilot projects, including stakeholder engagement and evaluation
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong understanding of challenges faced by disabled young people transitioning to adulthood
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences
- Experience supporting funder relationships and understanding funding environments
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and sustain partnerships
- Experience using data and insight to inform practice and demonstrate impact
Desirable
- Experience in disability, SEND, education, employment or youth sectors
- Knowledge of policy and practice related to transitions into adulthood
- Experience facilitating training, workshops or communities of practice
- Familiarity with co-production approaches
- Experience evaluating programmes and capturing outcomes
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a national movement for change—working collaboratively to ensure disabled young people have the support, opportunities and outcomes they deserve as they move into adulthood.
Interviews will take place on 21st and 22nd May 2026
For further details, please see the full Job Description attached.
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The Operations and Development Manager is a senior leadership role at AALT, responsible for ensuring the organisation’s operational effectiveness, financial stability, and long-term sustainability.
They will join at a pivotal and exciting moment for the organisation, as AALT prepares to open the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) at Penton Street and transition into a newly restored and developed building, establishing operations and embedding a resilient and ambitious model for the future.
Working in close collaboration with the Director, the postholder will have strategic oversight of finance, HR, governance, fundraising, and day-to-day operations, while also taking direct responsibility for delivering key operational, financial, and income-generating activity.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and active delivery. The postholder will lead on financial and operational management, co-develop and drive fundraising activity, and ensure that the organisation’s systems, processes, and resources are robust, effective, and fit for purpose.
The role will also take responsibility for venue management during the early stages of the AALC opening, before transitioning to line management of dedicated venue staff as the organisation grows.
We preserve and engage audiences with anti-apartheid heritage to inspire action and solidarity. Opening Europe’s first museum in 2026 at Penton Street
About Screen Share
Screen Share is the leading refugee digital inclusion charity in the UK. Our mission is to ensure every refugee in the UK has access to a connected digital device and the skills to use it to achieve their goals. We provide devices, internet connectivity, and digital skills support to refugees. Our full-service digital inclusion support gives refugees an opportunity to get on with their lives. If they are digitally excluded, they cannot access education, employment, or support services. Being offline slows down language learning, delays the asylum process, creates social isolation and marginalises refugees at a time in their lives when they have to be online. By providing refugees with the tools and confidence to operate online, our work fosters agency and independence, allowing refugees to rebuild their futures on their own terms.
It's a genuinely exciting time to join Screen Share. Our new 2026–2030 strategy sets an ambitious vision: to scale our impact to reach 5,000 people annually; build a nationwide, integrated programme model across multiple cities; deepen our lived-experience leadership; and deliver a sustainable, circular-economy approach to device reuse. Every element of our work is guided by our values Responsibility, Sustainability, Equity, and Collaboration, which you can read more about in the applicant pack.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who can bring significant income-generating expertise to a new challenge. You’ll sit lead our Outreach team, be a collaborative 'do-er' who leads inclusively, is passionate about our mission and wants to add value to our small team from day one. We want to work with someone who is excited by our growth journey and can be flexible and dynamic as we scale. We are launching our Senior Leadership Team this summer, which includes a Director of Income to take ownership of our income generation, drive forward our social value offer and lead our Outreach team effectively and kindly.
Purpose of the Role
The Director of Income role is responsible for leading our income generation. Our fundraising strategy is to significantly grow and further diversify our income, with a particular focus on corporate and trading income. The postholder will coordinate our fundraising activity, lead our Outreach team and work closely with the CEO to drive forward our income generation so we can safely deliver our ambitious strategy over the next 5 years.
In particular, the postholder will be responsible for coordinating and developing our income function, converting our strategic fundraising objectives into operational plans, managing the Head of Outreach and representing the organisation externally. However, the role is not solely governance and leadership - we need a do-er who is comfortable working in a small team and sharing responsibilities, including submitting fundraising proposals and taking responsibility for our reporting. They will work closely with the CEO, Director of Programmes, Head of Outreach and Communications and Fundraising Coordinator to ensure we are communicating our value proposition coherently and effectively to the important stakeholders that make our work possible.
We do not see this as a traditional fundraising director role - we are looking for a skilled generalist who can meet us where we are at by working confidently across Trusts and Foundations, statutory grants, corporate partnerships and traded services simultaneously. We are a small charity with 10 staff, so while we are looking for a decision-making and accountable leader, the postholder will be expected to support colleagues across the organisation. They will have a collaborateive spirit and the emotional intelligence to thrive in a small team.
The postholder will lead the Outreach team (CEO, Head of Outreach, and Fundraising and Communications Coordinator), ensuring we work efficiently and together. They will also model our values, actively promote our commitment to refugee leadership, and bring stability and leadership at a crucial time for our organisation's development. We are looking for someone humble and ambitious, motivated by our mission and confident in our ability to create a sustainable, full-service digital inclusion organisation for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
Check out the recruitment pack attached for further information. If you have any questions about the role or it’s scope, please feel free to get in touch.
Timings:
Advert Closes: 22nd May 2026 at 5pm
First Round Interview (online): 28th or 29th May 2026
Second Round Interview (In person): 4th or 5th June 2026
EDI Statement:
Screen Share is committed to building a fair, inclusive and equitable organisation where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We aim to make our recruitment process consistent, transparent and accessible.
As the leading charity supporting digital inclusion for refugees in the UK, we value diverse perspectives and especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of displacement and forced migration or digital exclusion
We involve clients from refugee backgrounds in our recruitment as part of inclusive and participatory hiring approaches.
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process to remove barriers for disabled candidates.
Selection decisions are based on skills, experience, potential and values alignment, supported by a fair and transparent process.
If you don’t meet every requirement of the role but feel aligned and excited by our mission, we still encourage you to apply.
We want to hear from talented people who share our commitment to inclusion, equity and meaningful social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager role
In this varied and exciting position, you will manage high profile WI campaigns and play a key role in achieving change on key issues affecting women and their community.
The Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager provides essential management of the Public Affairs team and its activities- including campaigning, lobbying, research and policy work- whilst working closely with the Director of Campaigns and Membership to maintain a strategic overview of the department’s work.
You will be responsible for devising appropriate lobbying strategies to achieve our key objectives, responding to governmental policy and consultation papers and supporting the NFWI’s media work in relation to all campaigning and Public Affairs activity.
This role also plays a vital part in managing departmental projects, from the development and implementation of campaign project plans, to identifying funding opportunities and administering budgets.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid working, with at least one day per week at our London office.
About you
Experienced in all aspects of campaigning and lobbying, with a strong understanding of current affairs and issues across the policy spectrum, you will be adept at taking a campaign from start to finish, whilst developing impactful influencing strategies in a political context. You will be a confident line manager, with experience of supporting and overseeing your team’s performance, development and wellbeing.
The ability to represent the NFWI externally- to civil servants, government departments and external organisations- as well as working closely with volunteers and members at a grassroots level is also key.
An understanding of key policy issues relating to areas such as women’s health or the environment would also be desirable, however your passion for helping the WI achieve its mission by making a difference every day will be the key to your success in the role.
Benefits
In return, we will offer you a hybrid working arrangement, which means a minimum of one day a week in your primary office and the rest worked from home, although you can work up to three days in the office if preferred; 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years’ service with the flexibility to take your annual leave in hours; membership of our healthcare scheme; enhanced family-friendly policies; a commitment to employee wellbeing; and more.
How to apply
For further information about the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.
To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role to the HR department.
Closing date: 13 May 2026.
First and second-round interview dates: w/c 18 May 2026, with the first round conducted virtually and the second in-person at our London office.
No other media or agencies, please.
The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.
We are looking for a passionate and empathetic communications professional to develop, build and manage our public profile. This is an exciting opportunity that comes at a crucial moment for the organisation. We are looking for someone who understands how to co-create with people with lived experience to engage people with the work we do across England, Sierra Leone and Syria.
This is a hands-on role within a small team, shaping campaigns, managing social media and communications, and amplifying the impact of our programmes. You’ll play a key role in:
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Developing and delivering marketing & comms strategy
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Creating engaging content across digital platforms
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Growing audiences and strengthening the organisation’s voice
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Supporting fundraising, partnerships and programme visibility
We are part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative. The network supports inclusive recruitment of people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system. If this is your experience, you can find useful resources on their website. You can also ask for free and private help with your application by contacting them directly.
Multi-award winning Music Action International co-create life-changing music programmes with survivors of war, trafficking and persecution.


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Be at the heart of a welcoming community hub—shaping daily operations, supporting local people, and helping a growing centre thrive.
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Centre Coordinator to play a key role in the smooth running of the Weir Link Centre.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be the person who keeps everything moving—from coordinating bookings and supporting community sessions, to ensuring the building is safe, well-maintained, and ready for use. You’ll work closely with the Centre Director, taking ownership of day-to-day operations and enabling them to focus on developing partnerships and growing the centre’s impact.
There is real scope to shape this role and make it your own. With a supportive and flexible approach from the Centre Director, you’ll be encouraged to bring ideas, use your creativity, and introduce practical improvements that enhance how the centre runs and how the community experiences it.
You’ll also be a visible and approachable presence within the centre—supporting a weekly volunteer-led art club, hosting a relaxed “stay & play” session for mums, and building positive relationships with partners, including our onsite nursery provider.
We’re looking for someone who is naturally organised, calm under pressure, and enjoys working with people from all walks of life. You’ll be confident managing a range of responsibilities within limited hours, and motivated to take ownership while contributing fresh ideas.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution in a community setting—bringing together operations, coordination, and people-focused work in a role with real purpose.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you if you feel you could be a strong fit.
Please find the job description attached. Applications must include a CV and cover letter to be considered.
Application deadline: 15th May
Interviews: 20th - 29th of May
The Weir Link acts as a catalyst for change by offering educational, training and social support for local residents.



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Job Title: Self-Employment Coach
Reporting To: Self-Employment Manager
Salary: £30,900 pro rata (£18,540 actual)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Currently one day in the office in Kings Cross N1 9LG
- working actively in the community for the rest of the week
DBS: This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Context of Job
AFK is a national charity creating opportunities for children and young people who are disabled or neurodivergent, to increase their independence, reach their individual potential and remove the barriers they face.
The Self‑Employment Programme is a growing initiative designed to help 18–25‑year‑olds transform their passions, skills and talents into real income‑generating opportunities. Through coaching, group delivery, mentoring, and practical business development activities, the programme provides accessible, person‑centred support to young people who want to pursue self‑employment as part of their pathway to independence.
The Self‑Employment Coach plays a key role in delivering high‑quality, empowering support to young people, working alongside the Self‑Employment Programme Manager to co‑design, deliver and evaluate a dynamic, inclusive and impactful programme.
Overall Job Purpose
To provide structured, person‑centred coaching to young people exploring or preparing for self‑employment. This includes delivering 1‑2‑1 and group sessions, supporting beneficiaries to develop viable business ideas, and helping them access tools, resources and opportunities needed to succeed. The role also contributes to the programme’s administrative, monitoring, partnership and outreach activities.
Working Conditions
The post is 21 hours per week, typically worked between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Contracted working days will be agreed with the Self‑Employment Programme Manager; however, Tuesdays are a mandatory working day. The post holder may occasionally be required to work evenings or weekends depending on programme needs.
The role includes 16.5 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
AFK operates a TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) policy.
Working Relationships
The Self‑Employment Coach will work closely with young people, their families, education professionals, and colleagues across AFK to deliver tailored coaching and support.
The post holder will report regularly to the Self‑Employment Programme Manager and work alongside the Executive Director of Services as required, while actively engaging with external partners to ensure positive and sustainable outcomes for young people.
Principal Responsibilities
Coaching & Programme Delivery
- Deliver 1‑2‑1 coaching, small‑group sessions and workshop activities to support young people’s business development, confidence and skills.
- Work with young people to identify their aspirations, needs and goals, and translate them into practical action plans.
- Support trainees to develop essential components of their business ideas (e.g., value proposition, customer identification, pricing).
- Help young people understand the financial aspects of self‑employment, including budgeting, basic feasibility and potential benefits implications (with support from the Manager where specialist knowledge is required).
- Co‑facilitate specialist sessions with mentors, guest speakers or external partners.
Research & Business Development Support
- Research and suggest suitable platforms, markets and selling opportunities for trainees’ products or services (online and physical).
- Support trainees to understand and test their business ideas, including conducting simple market research and exploring feasibility.
Programme Co‑ordination & Administration
- Maintain accurate records, including session notes, trainee progress, KPIs and monitoring data.
- Contribute to evaluation processes, including collecting feedback, tracking impact and supporting continuous programme improvement.
- Support with scheduling, communication and preparation of delivery materials.
- Assist in maintaining a positive, accessible and inclusive programme environment.
Outreach & Partnerships
- Support delivery of outreach sessions in schools, colleges and community settings, promoting AFK’s offer.
- Develop positive working relationships with external partners, mentors and community organisations to enhance opportunities for trainees.
- Contribute to collaborative work across AFK departments, ensuring consistent communication and alignment with organisational objectives.
General Organisational Responsibilities
- Uphold AFK’s commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in learning and development opportunities, and participate in supervision and appraisal.
- Carry out any other responsibilities reasonably associated with the role.
Please send a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 26 May.
Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse.
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Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others?
Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important.
So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be face-to-face work as part of the job, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Any travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light Card.
We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team as an Autism Advisor, as part of our well-established and successful Autism Service.
Our Autism Advisors offer a waiting well service, working to ensure that our Hub members are offered information, advice and guidance and other appropriate support as early as possible via our workshops and groups.
This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:
- Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to autism
- Awareness and understanding of mental health issues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information about the role.
Applicants will need to deliver a 5-minute presentation on autism awareness specifically relating to Autistic people without a Learning Disability.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a supporting letter.
Closing Date: Wednesday 13th of May
Interviews: Monday 18th and/or Tuesday 19th May
Barnet Mencap is committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service form in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
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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Job Description
Job Title: Parent Adviser – SEND
Responsible To: Senior Parent Adviser - SEND
Team Membership: Helpline/IAS- (Information, Advice and Family Support Directorate)
Hours: 28 hours a week (4 days)
Salary:
Scale 26
£ 36,242.00 - FTE
£ 28,993.60 – actual salary including inner London weighting
Contract:
Fixed term – until 31 March 2027
Location:
Central London – Office N1 7EU.
(Hybrid working, 1 day working in office). Another working day in the office, will be needed during the induction and training period.
Job Purpose:
The post’s primary focus is to provide specialist education advice primarily by telephone and email, to parent carers with disabled children in the UK. The post holder will be working on the Contact national helpline service. Service hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm.
Main Duties:
To respond professionally and with empathy to incoming calls, emails, web form and social media enquiries on SEND and related education issues.
To deal effectively with enquiries by offering specialist education advice, information and relevant signposting.
To provide, information and signposting on the wider concerns of families with disabled children including health and social care.
To build positive working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a culture of mutual respect, trust, and shared responsibility.
To work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing and supporting colleagues to deliver a reliable and responsive helpline service.
To respect diverse experiences and perspectives within the team and contribute constructively to problem‑solving and decision‑making.
To enter accurate enquiry data on the Contact database in a timely manner ensuring appropriate follow up actions to calls and accurate written notes.
To keep up to date on law and guidance relevant to education in England and to be aware of education law relating to Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
To communicate, be flexible and responsive, with team members, to ensure coverage of the helpline rota.
To ensure the helpline operates in accordance with confidentiality, safeguarding, privacy and data-protection policies and procedures.
To provide a high-quality service, with commitment to ongoing service development, improvement and good practice.
General duties
In common with all Contact staff, the post holder will be expected to work in accordance with the aims of Contact and to observe the policy and procedures set out by the directors of the charity.
The post holder will be expected to assist with any reasonable duty at the request of the line manager for the post.
Staff will be expected to attend and participate in Contact staff meetings and the staff annual conference.
Staff will be expected to attend training events relevant to their specific responsibilities.
Staff will be offered supervision, support and annual appraisal incorporating their training needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Student groups, community building, and personal development are at the heart of the Activities Team and this role plays a key part in bringing those to life. You’ll join a passionate team supporting student groups, while delivering standout events across the year, including Freshers’ Fair and the Shadowing Scheme.
As the Activities Coordinator for events, you will help deliver Cambridge SU’s core events programme, working collaboratively with teams across the organisation. You’ll take ownership of our flagship events, leading on planning and delivery, while also supporting a wide range of smaller events run by colleagues and students.
At the centre of this role is Freshers’ Fair, our largest member engagement event which welcomes over 20,000 students and showcases the full breadth of opportunities available within the university community.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work in a student-led organisation that drives positive change, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Job Title: Digital Content Officer – SEND
Responsible To: Senior Parent Adviser - SEND
Team Membership: Helpline/IAS- (Information, Advice and Family Support Directorate)
Hours: 14 hours a week
Salary scale:
Scale point 26
£32,168.00 FTE
£12,867.20 – actual (14 hours a week) plus £26.00 a month home working allowance
Contract: Fixed – until 31 March 2027
Location: Home based - UK
Job Purpose:
To write engaging plain English website copy on SEND law and related education law matters in England.
To help ensure the provision of quality information, advice and support to parent carers.
Main Duties:
To write quality plain English copy for the Contact website.
To review, edit and update existing SEND and education related copy on the Contact website.
To work with the education helpline team to identify and prioritise the information and advice needs of parent advisers and parent carers.
To write and develop content to respond to common SEND and related education law concerns of parent carers.
To help ensure our information and advice reaches more families by working with the comms team to promote our IAS through social media, and digital channels.
To build positive working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a culture of mutual respect, trust, and shared responsibility.
To respect diverse experiences and perspectives within the team and contribute constructively to problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Demonstrates awareness of education legislation, statutory guidance, and good practice in England.
A commitment to the provision of quality information and advice.
General duties
In common with all Contact staff, the post holder will be expected to work in accordance with the aims of Contact and to observe the policy and procedures set out by the directors of the charity.
The post holder will be expected to assist with any reasonable duty at the request of the line manager for the post.
Staff will be expected to attend and participate in Contact staff meetings and the staff annual conference.
Staff will be expected to attend training events relevant to their specific responsibilities.
Staff will be offered supervision, support and annual review s incorporating their training needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Job Title:
Parent Adviser – By Your Side Project, North East
Responsible To:
Senior Parent Adviser/ London Family Support Projects Manager
Department and Location:
Family Support
Salary Scale:
Scale point 26 FTE £32,168 Actual salary £14,104.43 (Inclusive of annual leave)
Hours of Work
17.5 hours per week. Term time only.
Hybrid working - one day a week in hospital and home based.
Annual leave entitlement:
5 weeks a year plus one day for each additional year served up to a maximum of 6 weeks (pro rata for part-time employees) As this is a term time contract, annual leave is taken outside of term time. The annual leave entitlement pay is included in your salary and paid over 12 months.
Main Duties
1. To work with families with disabled children using Great Northern Children’s Hospital, providing in-person information, advice and support around issues faced by families with children with disabilities.
2. To support parents to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make decisions which are right for their families.
3. To build strong relationships with hospital partners, funders, Contact volunteers and voluntary sector partners.
4. Focus on developing and enhancing our work with hospitals, aiming to reach more families early in their journey with their child’s disability.
Cross functional duties:
1. Work in partnership with health, local government, and voluntary agencies to ensure those families’ social, emotional, and practical needs are recognised and responded to wherever possible.
2. Work with the By Your Side team to seek ways to improve partnership working with other agencies and hospitals to provide a seamless and co-ordinated service to children and families.
- Contribute to representing Contact’s work in the hospitals at a strategic level, where appropriate.
- To work with colleagues to produce appropriate information and publicity materials for families and professionals.
- Participate in forums and meetings that operate within Contact, and Children’s Hospital’s to utilise resources available across the organisation as appropriate.
- Keep up to date with relevant new developments, policies, and guidance.
- To support and participate in events and activities as appropriate.
General duties
- To work with parents of disabled children using Great Northern Children’s Hospital, to provide information advice and support to meet their need.
- Provide in-person drop-in information services for parents of disabled children who attend Great Northern Children’s Hospital. nb the specific hospitals/locations may change as the project develops).
- The service is in-person, with additional online support.
- Ensure the provision of good quality information and support to parents and professionals working with families.
- Respond to enquiries via phone, social media, email and through the drop-in service for information and advice from parents, signposting on to other organisations where appropriate.
- Work in collaboration with hospital and hospices staff, and colleagues in other By Your Side services (e.g., Midlands, London and Scotland) to continuously promote and improve the By Your Side service for families, developing and growing a network of partners
- Actively gather information on local services and explore the most effect ways to disseminate this across the designated location(s).
- Deliver and contribute to the design of information workshops (delivered face to face or virtually) to parents and professionals.
- Maintain accurate up to date records of work.
- Participate in external family and information events to promote the work of Contact.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of the service using the common outcomes framework and use this information to inform the development of the work.
Our Room is a values-driven, creative support community working with male, trans and non-binary people who do sex work: an often-hidden population experiencing some of the highest levels of homelessness, trauma, poor mental health and social exclusion in Manchester. For twenty years, we have been a trusted, specialist service providing intensive advocacy alongside creative, developmental programmes that help participants stabilise their lives and imagine new futures.
As a Manchester-based organisation, we are the only organisation in the UK whose core mission is to support male, trans and non-binary people who do sex work. We believe that everyone who sex works deserves dignity, respect and safety.
We are seeking someone who can bring together clear strategic thinking and hands-on-leadership to inspire our staff team and represent the charity externally across key sectors and partnerships. This is an opportunity to lead a unique and vital organisation supporting male, trans and non-binary people who sex work.
The CEO acts as the primary external ambassador for the organisation, maintaining partnerships across housing and homelessness, sex work and VCSE sectors. The role is responsible for establishing our inclusive, values-led culture and is accountable for ensuring the charity delivers impact for male, trans and non-binary people who sex work.
a creative community for male, trans & non-binary people who sex work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to create a vibrant ecosystem for young entrepreneurs.
You’ll take ownership of the centre, embedding it in the local community while supporting young people (18–30) to start and grow their businesses. From building partnerships to mentoring founders, you’ll be at the heart of real social impact.
We’re looking for a self-starter who thrives on responsibility, can work independently, and brings energy, ideas and leadership to everything they do.
Growing Enterprise in the Community
- Build strong partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
- Create a collaborative network that champions youth enterprise
- Raise awareness and position the hub as a go-to space for start-ups
Recruiting & Supporting Clients
- Lead outreach and recruit aspiring entrepreneurs
- Provide pre-start advice and guide business planning
- Manage applications, referrals and waiting lists
Delivering Business Support
- Offer ongoing mentoring and practical business advice
- Connect clients with local businesses, professionals and mentors
- Support employability and enterprise development pathways
Running the Hub
- Oversee day-to-day operations and facilities
- Host tours, meetings and events
- Ensure a welcoming, professional and inspiring environment
Reporting & Performance
- Monitor KPIs including occupancy and business success rates
- Maintain accurate records and reporting for trustees
- Manage rent processes and contribute to financial sustainability
Budget & Compliance
- Manage budgets and support fundraising activity
- Ensure Health & Safety standards are implemented and upheld
Launch It Kent is an independent charity based in Sheerness Kent. The charity is supported through a social franchise by Launch It who have been operating for over 25 years and manage 7 enterprise centres across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.