Jobs for the Youth and Children sector
The Coin Street Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic team player, who wants to gain experience in a non-domestic kitchen supporting our in-house nursery chef. Your role will be to support the chef running the nursery kitchen, providing food for the children and childcare staff in our 59-place nursery. Ideally you will be familiar with working in a similar setting, though this is not essential.
We are looking for someone who has passion for ensuring young children eat healthy and balanced meals, takes initiative and is eager to learn. We’ll provide training – Food Hygiene or Food Safety – if you haven’t already done these. You’ll be working with an experienced chef, assisting with food preparation and inventory, plus cleaning, hygiene and health & safety.
Download the Job Pack below to view the full job description and person specification.
What we do
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Extras
In return, we can offer you:
- 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff (increases with length of service)
- 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
- Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
- Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
- Commitment to training and development
Contract
Permanent, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary
£14.80 per hour or £15,392 per annum
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.



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Be a key part of a values‑driven team supporting young people from underserved communities to feel seen, supported and inspired. Plan and deliver engaging youth sessions that build confidence, connection and possibility
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Job Title: Referrals Coordinator
Salary: £25,000 - £29,500 per annum
Team: Care Admin
Hours: Full Time, 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Christopher's, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1LP
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for a Referrals Co-Ordinator to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
About the role
This role will provide administrative support for the referrals of children and young people to our service and to assist in the caseload reviews processes.
Due to the nature of this role, it will be office based.
About you
This role requires you to have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and the ability to work under pressure and manage a changing workload.
You will also need experience of working with Microsoft365 applications including Word and Outlook as well as database packages, websites and social media platforms.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Mental Health First Aiders
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
Please contact Camellia Kavanagh if you have any questions about this role.
Anticipated Closing Date: 08 May 26
Interview Date:18 May and 20 May 26
Please note that vacancies may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.
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Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.
We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
Our Young People & Families (YP&F) Operational Hub delivers a wide range of integrated support services designed to help resolve complex difficulties experienced by young people and their families/carers.
Support is provided to people who find themselves in a range of circumstances; they may be missing from home or have emotional, housing or substance misuse issues. We also support families where parents/carers are experiencing domestic abuse, substance misuse, emotional issues, youth violence, exploitation, homelessness or unemployment. Whatever the situation, we work alongside young people and their carers to find a way of stabilising their lives.
Redthread is one of our services delivered as part of the Young People and Families Hub within Catch22.
Job Description
Redthread is a hospital based youth work service, working alongside NHS staff and other professionals in emergency departments.
Our experienced, specialist youth workers engage with and support young people, aiming to reduce serious youth violence and exploitation. We often meet young people at a moment of change and work with them to find a positive way forward.
We provide long-term, holistic support. We consider every aspect of a young person’s life and build support around them.
The Young Women's Worker role is to be part of the youth work team within Redthread, whose primary focus is around providing youth violence interventions in a health care setting.
In this role you will be part of the Youth Violence Intervention team at St George's Hospital. You will support young women aged, 11-25 years old, who present to hospital following an incident of violence/sexual violence of for whom them there are concerns around exploitation (criminal and sexual) or extra-familial harm. You will work with the young women in the hospital as well as supporting them post discharge to ensure they have the support in place that they need and want. The Young Women's Worker provides long term, holistic support and can work with a young women for up to a year.
Please note: We are only accepting applications from female applicants due to the nature of the role and that the post holder will only be working with young women.
Main responsibilities include:
- Holding a caseload of young women and to support them in a range of settings and support their personal, emotional, educational and health and social development through all interactions
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to safeguarding young women
- Ensure young women's details and case records are kept up to date on our case management system
- Support the delivery of training to clinicians
Qualifications
Key Skills and Qualifications are:
- Significant professional experience of working with vulnerable young people in a range of activities and settings
- Experience of working as an effective team member
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working autonomously
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of the physical, social and emotional developmental needs of young people and especially young women
- Understanding of the issues faced by young people living in inner city areas
- An awareness of child protection and safeguarding issues and knowledge of current best practice within the youth work sector
- A knowledge of best practice in case recording
Additional information
Hours & work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week including regular weekend and evening working and shift patterns covering hours of 9am - 9pm.
Important information for Applicants: We are only accepting applications from female applicants due to the nature of the role and that the post holder will only be working with young women.
Screening: Successful admission to post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have the right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas.
Catch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who will be a key member of RF’s programme team. It’s an opportunity to develop skills, gain new experience and support RF across programme coordination, outreach and engagement and impact. You will play a key role in helping to plan, deliver, promote and evaluate the programme, making sure everything runs smoothly and ensuring RF young people have a great experience.
Key Contributions
Programme Coordination:
- Supporting the day-to-day coordination of RF’s programme and maintaining programme systems and processes including databases and spreadsheets
- Attending drop-in sessions and holiday activities to support the young people. Term time drop ins take place Wednesdays 5-7pm. Holiday drop-in sessions take place at different times. (Evening work will be time taken back in lieu)
- Acting as lead coordinator for RF’s mentoring programme
Outreach and Engagement:
- Supporting the Programme & Outreach Manager around communication with schools, hospitals and other stakeholders to build partnerships that promote growth of young people, including supporting to deliver assemblies, hold meetings and other external visits as required
- Acting as a confident and reliable point of contact for young people at RF, building positive, trusted relationships to encourage active participation on the programme
- Supporting with tracking and reporting the progress of each young person throughout their 3-year journey
Marketing & Communications:
- Developing and coordinating programme communications including social media content and marketing materials
- Collecting and writing stories and testimonials from the young people and their families to share impact
- Updating the website and digital content
General:
- Ad hoc projects as necessary
- Building effective, productive and collaborative working relationships with everyone at RF and external partners
- Adhering to RF’s policies and procedures at all times
- Attending and engage in team and external meetings
About You
You will be a self-starter with a passion to work with young people; proactive, organised and have excellent communication skills; and creative, knowing how to create engaging marketing and social media content.
You may already have experience in the charity sector, in youth work, or another related field, but most importantly you will have experience in project planning and coordination and really enjoyed it or are keen to build skills in this area and feel you would be good at it.
Your Skills & Experience
You will have:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- The ability to work unsupervised and able to prioritise own work
- Strong organisational skills
- The ability to multitask
- Good attention to detail
- Experience using Microsoft 365 packages (Word and Excel)
- Creative skills with experience using Canva
- The ability to thrive in a small but busy charity
- A willingness to learn
- An enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply for one
We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What we can offer
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience
Standard benefits:
25 days holiday, plus public holidays
Pension
Additional benefits:
Birthday leave
Extra leave at Christmas
Team socials
Cycle to work scheme
Professional training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Time off in lieu for irregular hours worked
How to apply
Please upload a tailored CV which includes two referees and a supporting statement.
For your supporting statement, please provide evidence to demonstrate that you have the knowledge, experience, skills and attributes for this position. You should tell us why you want to work for RF and what you think you would bring to the team. This should last no more than 2 pages.
Deadline for applications - Monday 18 May 2026, 10am
Shortlisted candidates notified - wc 18 May 2026
1st round interviews (online) - wc 25 May 2026
2nd round interviews (in person) - 3 or 4 June 2026
Start date - July 2026 (exact date to be agreed with successful candidate)
We are committed to safeguarding at RF. Successful candidates will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background or any other difference.
Our mission is to inspire and empowers young people with caring responsibilties and/or chronic health conditions to reach their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interim Director of Finance and Operations
Initial up to 6 month fixed-term contract
Part Time 2-4 days per week, flexible
Hybrid, 1-2 days on site in Angel, London
£90, 000 Pro Rata
Our client champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. They’re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes. They offer young women free coaching, feedback on job applications and information to help them get where they want to be. They bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other, build their self-belief, and have their voices heard. They work with young women to campaign for equality in the workplace, and their research provides insight into what young women’s lives are really like, fuelling their campaigns for change.
This is a critical executive role, providing strategic financial and operational leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team while they recruit for the permanent position. During this interim period, the postholder will bring stability and expertise to the Finance and Operations function, effectively manage the team, ensure robust financial leadership and systems, while driving forward key organisational projects, including the CRM/data programme.
Main responsibilities and key deliverables:
- Effectively lead and manage the Finance and Operations Team
- Provide strategic financial leadership including of the audit process, board reporting and, assisted by our outsourced investment advisors, oversight of the charity’s endowment and investments
- Establish good working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and externally
- Drive forward the timely delivery of the cross organisational data/CRM project, with external expert advice
About you:
- Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) – essential
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to lead others to achieve required results.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Digitally confident, with advanced skills in MS Excel and finance and accounting software (experience with Xero desirable)
- Significant experience of leadership, management and development of staff.
How to Apply
Please submit an up-to-date CV via the Prospectus website using the link below, and indicate your preferred number of part-time working days within your application.
Candidates of all genders and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus.
Timeline
Application deadline: Sunday, 10 May Midnight
Interviews with the organisation: 15th May, in person
CVs will be assessed on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged.
Please note that candidates must be available for a start date in May/June 2026
37 hours per week / fixed term until 31 March 2027 / Working pattern Monday - Wednesday 0930-1730, Thursday 1100-1900, Friday 0900-1630 (to be confirmed)
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
Youth Advice Centre (YAC) offers information, support and guidance to young people (13-25) and their families in Brighton and Hove. The YAC team offer expertise on a wide range of topics including housing, wellbeing and family relationships. We provide a safe and friendly environment where everyone is made to feel welcome.
We are on the lookout for a new specialist housing advisor to join the YAC team. Based in the heart of Brighton, you will support young people to understand their housing options, make referrals on their behalf, and advocate when needed to ensure young people get the support they need. You will be based within the advice centre and form part of the team who deliver drop-in clinics and appointments. As well as providing one to one work, this role will also focus on prevention and early intervention through the delivery of workshops in schools, colleges and other youth settings.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
Experience in a housing or advice setting is desirable; however, this is not essential as we will provide a full induction and training package. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage with young people, hear their voice and co-produce their support plans looking at their holistic needs, be able to professionally challenge decisions advocate on their behalf, work with professional networks to provide support, identify safeguarding concerns and risk, and hold strong professional boundaries at all times.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 17 May 2026 at midnight, if we find the right candidate sooner than expected, we may close the advert early - so early applications are strongly encouraged.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

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Contract Type: X1 Permanent and X1 FTC for 13 months
Interviews: Assessment centre - 19th May 2026 - 3pm-5.30pm in our Glasgow office.
We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Funding Management Administrator to join our team. This is a vital role at the heart of our operations—supporting the smooth and accurate management of funding so we can continue delivering life-changing opportunities for young people.
You’ll play a key role in preparing funder claims, working with financial and payroll data, and maintaining accurate records across our systems. From auditing timesheets and raising invoices to coordinating meetings and managing documents, you’ll bring structure, accuracy and consistency to a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll bring
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and reporting
- Great attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Every detail you check and every process you support helps unlock funding that changes young lives. You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team where your work truly matters.
We know not everyone ticks every box—if this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Funding Management Administrators?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Funding Management Administrators!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract Type: Fixed Term for three years
Interviews: 21/05
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
Are you excited by the idea of managing major international development contracts that transform young people’s lives across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean?
King’s Trust International (KTI) is embarking on one of our most ambitious partnerships yet, a £2m, three-year collaboration with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). Their support will power our global education programmes and help drive our mission to reach one million young people worldwide.
We’re looking for a QFFD Contract Manager who can lead this flagship partnership with confidence, clarity and creativity.
What you’ll do:
You’ll take charge of the end‑to‑end management of this high‑profile institutional grant, ensuring everything runs smoothly, reports shine, risks are spotted early, and growth opportunities are maximised. You’ll be the steady, trusted link between KTI and QFFD, keeping the partnership strong and impactful.
You’ll work closely with global delivery teams, MEL experts, finance colleagues, and in‑country partners to ensure every deadline is met and every requirement is delivered with excellence.
Why this role matters:
This isn’t just compliance.
This is influence, visibility and real-world impact.
You’ll be right at the heart of a major programme that improves education, builds core skills, and opens up opportunities for young people around the world.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A confident manager of institutional funding contracts
- Great with budgets, reporting and donor compliance
- A relationship-builder who can collaborate across cultures and teams
- Proactive, organised and solutions-focused
- Motivated by meaningful, global impact
If you’re ready to take on a role with strategic importance, international reach and the chance to help shape a major global partnership — we’d love to hear from you.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
- Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
- Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
- KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working – Royal Hospital for Children & Young People and from Home
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for a Social Worker to support children and young people diagnosed with cancer in our Scotland Team.
We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families using a needs based assessment framework. The work we do is rewarding but also complex and demanding. You will be part of a close-knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team, working with an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and services in the community.
This role is part home, part site-based. Your contractual base will be both Home and Hospital.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application, an enhanced criminal record check will be completed. A previous conviction is not necessarily a barrier to employment. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, and we will consider each case individually.
This role is also subject to a Social Work Registration, with Social Work Scotland.
What do I need?
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- A recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England/ Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales/Northern Ireland Social Care Council
- Experience working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting.
- Sound knowledge of child and young people development.
- An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and their families.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
To arrange an informal chat, please contact Louise Dolphin.
Closing date: 25.05.26
Interview date: 11.06.26
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Contract Type: Maternity Cover
Interviews: week commencing 25th May 2026
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
This is an exciting moment to join King’s Trust International as we launch our ambitious new 10-year strategy. Working across more than 20 countries, we partner with governments, NGOs, and employers to create life-changing opportunities for young people.
We’re looking for an exceptional Impact Data and Reporting Lead to join us for a 12-month maternity cover role. This strategically important role central to our ambition to become a truly insight‑led organisation, using high‑quality data to drive learning, evidence our impact, and improve outcomes for young people.
In this role, you’ll champion the power of data across the organisation. You’ll lead the development of robust, user‑friendly data processes, ensure high‑quality analysis, and translate complex information into clear, actionable insights that inform decision‑making and strategy.
What you’ll do
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Lead our data and reporting function, building organisational capability to collect, understand, and use data effectively
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Strengthen and streamline existing data processes, from defining data collection needs to transforming analysis and developing engaging, accessible data products
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Champion a data‑driven culture by improving data literacy, promoting learning, and communicating insights clearly to diverse audiences across the organisation
What you’ll bring
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Strong hands‑on experience working with data, ideally within a multi‑partner international development context
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A proven ability to improve complex systems and processes to a high, robust standard
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Experience turning quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights and compelling evidence of impact
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Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to act as a visible advocate for data, evidence, and learning
You’ll be a collaborative, enthusiastic self-starter with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for improving outcomes for young people worldwide. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
- Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
- Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
- KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate, motivated, and keen to help raise funds to support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK.
As a Store Associate you will support the Store Manager, other Store Associates, and volunteers to help run a busy store, you will have the opportunity to develop and learn within the store. Weekend work will be a key part of the role.
Store Location: 21-26 Scotch Street, Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT61 7BY
Hours: 7 Per Week (Permanent)
Some of the Key Responsibilities include:
- Excellent Customer Service
- Visual Merchandising
- Organising Stock, Pricing and Steaming stock before going on the shop floor.
- Ensuring Stock is generated over the door by members of the public and ensuring donors sign up for gift aid.
- Implement any promotion in the store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager or your Store Manager.
- Achieve and maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and cleanliness throughout the Store, including the sales floor and stockroom areas.
- Actively encourage the public to donate saleable stock.
- Rotate stock on a daily basis so that no garment remains on the shop floor for any longer than the agreed time limits.
The Ideal candidates should demonstrate in their application:
- Experience of working in a retail environment
- Experience of cash handling
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
- Experience of working on own initiative
- Knowledge of working in a fashion environment
- Basic IT skills
The full Job description and Person profile is linked under the Additional Info section. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our ESOL service was established in 2017 and now runs 5 days per week and offers English lessons for resettled refugees and an English Club with an emphasis on learning skills for integration into UK society. We are a growing team of ESOL tutors and creche teams providing training to help refugees and their families to resettle in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.
About the role
The Early Years Session Lead holds responsibility for leading sessions in our trauma-informed Early Years setting. They do not hold line management responsibility for other practitioners however supervise a small team of L2 practitioners during the sessions.
The Early Years Session Lead is part of the EY Leadership Team, which meet together online on a Weds 15:00-16:00.
In addition the EY Session Lead works in our EY setting in Bedford on a Friday alongside the EY Session Lead (Bedford) and the Senior Early Years Practitioner who holds line management responsibility for the EY team.
We are open to discussing flexible working requests for the right candidate.
You can download a full job description from our website
Next Step
If this sounds like you, please complete our application form and Equal Opportunities form.
Location: Shefford, and Bedford Town Centre
Closing Date: 21st May 2026 at 6pm
Interview Date: 1st June 2026 in Shefford
To tackle homelessness, displacement and social isolation by providing opportunities for people to thrive and have a home.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Red Sky Foundation
We’re a Sunderland-born charity with a big heart and a national mission: saving lives and giving hope to children and families affected by heart conditions. From installing defibrillators in local communities to funding specialist equipment and care, we’re powered by people, partnerships and passion.
We’ve built a strong presence in the North East – now we’re looking for someone who can strengthen our community connections and take our fundraising activity to the next level.
Join Us at an Exciting Time of Growth!
Are you a people person, passionate about building strong relationships and making a real difference in our local community?
We’re looking for a warm, proactive and highly organised Community Fundraiser to strengthen the Red Sky Foundation team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on connecting with people, supporting grassroots initiatives, and helping passionate individuals turn their energy into fundraising success.
As our Community Fundraiser, you’ll be the first point of contact for individuals, schools and clubs who want to support Red Sky Foundation. You’ll nurture and guide fundraisers from their first idea through to celebrating their success – making sure they feel valued every step of the way.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Building strong, lasting relationships with community event organisers and supporters.
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Managing the calendar of fundraising events, ensuring every supporter feels appreciated and supported. This will include attendance at some events so you must be comfortable working weekends and some evenings
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Managing inbound enquiries via phone, email and social media, providing professional and friendly responses.
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Following up with all community fundraisers post-event – thanking them and encouraging continued support.
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Networking across the North East to increase Red Sky Foundation’s visibility.
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All staff assist in planning and preparation of events and provide on-the-day support to ensure they run smoothly.
Please submit your CV with a cover explaining your suitability for the role.
Supporting babies, children and adults with complex cardiac conditions, and saving lives with public access defibrillators and CPR education programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.
While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.
About the role
Are you a connector, a builder, and a champion for community?
We're looking for a bold and driven Volunteering and Community Manager to join our team and shape the future of postnatal support across the UK - leading a thriving network of 4,000+ volunteers who show up every day to transform the lives of parents and families.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and grow a volunteer movement - take ownership of our national volunteer network across the UK and Channel Islands, building the systems, processes and communications that keep 4,000+ passionate people engaged, supported and inspired to make a difference.
- Build something that lasts - redesign and streamline how volunteering works at NCT, removing duplication and fragmentation to create a scalable, self-service model that makes it easier than ever for volunteers to show up and stay.
- Put the volunteer experience front and centre - craft communications and support journeys that motivate and retain volunteers, ensuring every person who gives their time feels valued, informed and connected to our mission.
- Grow our community footprint - partner with the Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships team to expand Baby Cafés and postnatal drop-ins, and identify creative community fundraising campaigns that extend our reach to more families.
- Develop and manage - line manage the Volunteer Administrator, champion safeguarding and safe operating procedures, and lead the rollout of digital tools (Eventbrite and iPlicit) that will transform how our volunteer community operates.
Our Benefits – What we offer you
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
- 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
- Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
- Life Assurance for peace of mind
- Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
- Blue Light discount card
At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know—we’re here to support you.Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.
To apply visit our NCT Website and complete the application process.
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