Jobs for the Youth and Children sector

Family Support Worker

£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits

Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life

· Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Time off in Lieu

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.

Development opportunities:

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Additional information:

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Neo-Natal Support Worker 

£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits

This role covers the South West of London, including Chelsea & Westminster catchment area.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized organisation and Top 20 Charity is looking to appoint a Neonatal Support Worker (35 hours, 5 days per week) as part of a developing programme delivering high quality wrap-around care and support to families with a baby receiving treatment on the Neonatal Intensive Care units within the London & South East region, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team supporting the families.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.

Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a special care baby unit/community environment and those with a recognised qualification in health or social care.

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

• Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life

• Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

• Time off in Lieu

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.

Development opportunities:

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website and apply online.

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Additional information:

Interviews will take place at our London & South East Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced international advocacy professional to lead our global engagement strategy as our inaugural Head of Advocacy. You will be joining us at a pivotal moment on our mission as we continue to develop and implement our international engagement strategy and launch a new Global Institute for the 1001 Critical Days. As our Head of Advocacy you will elevate our influence on the global stage. You will work with our senior team to drive international advocacy and engagement with policymakers, parliamentarians, international organisations, and strategic partners. Your work will help us to position babies – and the 1,001 critical days – at the heart of global policy agendas.

Join a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. 

Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (Leeds GATE) is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. 

We are recognised as being innovative, brave and creative.  Our overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. 

We run a number of a community facing and strategic projects to achieve our aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. Those who access our services and activities are members of Leeds GATE.  

Job Purpose: 

Working in Wakefield and Calderdale you will build trusted relationships with Leeds GATE members, residents and families living on the Heath Common local authority site (Wakefield), yards, houses and roadside across the Wakefield district and Calderdale Borough.

Through your relationships you will gain understanding of people’s strengths, interests and hobbies, whilst also building up knowledge of the needs of support, barriers and issues faced by Gypsies and Travellers.   

As a community development worker you will help to develop and create opportunities to engage the community, such as activities and group work, thinking how these can help people to share their ideas, develop their skills, build confidence and empower them, as well as improving  health and wellbeing outcomes to enable better lives.   

An element of hybrid working is supported within this role but it is expected that the majority of work (80%) will be based on sites, outreach and community based events. 

Build partnerships that change young lives!

Wigan Youth Zone is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to build meaningful relationships with businesses that want to make a real difference in their local community.

Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (with some flexibility considered)
Location: Wigan Youth Zone

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus more with service
• Your birthday off
• Gym access
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and pension
• Discounted holiday club access for staff

About the Youth Zone:

Wigan Youth Zone gives young people somewhere safe to go, something positive to do, and someone trusted to talk to. As a vibrant, purpose-built facility supporting young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs), it plays a vital role in the life of the borough. This role helps that impact continue and grow by connecting local businesses with a cause that really matters.

The opportunity:

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, senior leaders, and trustees, you'll lead on securing and growing significant corporate partnerships, generating £75,000+ per year, with ambition to increase this to £100,000+ over time.

What you'll do:

• Build new, long-term corporate partnerships
• Develop compelling partnership ideas and proposals
• Steward and grow existing supporter relationships
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and engagement
• Represent Wigan Youth Zone across the local business community

This is a hands-on role with real scope to shape your approach and clearly see the impact of your work.

Who this role could suit:

We are look for an extremely proactive relationship developer.

You might come from community fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, sales, marketing, communications, or another relationship-led income role.

What matters most is your ability to build trust, communicate impact, and turn relationships into sustainable support. Strong transferable skills such as influencing, persuasive writing, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking are highly valued.

Local knowledge of Wigan and existing networks are a real advantage.

How to Apply:

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Priya Vencatasawmy as a first step.

If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application.

This roll is being advertised on a rolling basis, which means we will be sharing applications as and when we receive them if this affects you in any way please let Priya know.

Deadline: 13^th July at 9am

Interviews: TBC

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with

Early Years Tutor 

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Do you have industry experience in health and social care, and a desire to share your knowledge through teaching?

The  tutor role will provide a pivotal role to the development of the Early Years vocational area study programme.  You will teach a range of Early Years skills to young people aged 16-18 (up to 25 with an EHCP).

You will work with young people and support a team of staff, volunteers and other agencies to assertively and creatively engage with hard to reach young people.

You will be responsible for contributing to, devising and developing schemes of work, session plans and resources to meet curriculum requirements to equip young people with the Early Years skills, personal social and development skills, motivation, confidence and employability skills to progress into and sustain employment and/or further education/training.

You will support the team to source work placements and for supporting young people to attend work placements.

This role will work to a case load ratio and key performance indicators for qualification achievement, attendance and progression.

This role is based at The Triangle, SE19 3BG

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

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

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Location: Based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements and regular travel

Contract: Fixed term role to 31 March 2028. Full time, 37 hours per week or part time, 30 hours per week (please state on your application if you would prefer full or part time)

Salary range: Starting full time equivalent salary from £35,502 per annum 

Would you like to become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?

Every day at PACT, we are building adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to embrace a positive future. PACT is an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about creating brighter futures for women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home and we are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality. We are proud of our four successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.

We are looking for an Adoption Support Education Advisor to join our Reading team.

Our Adoption Support Education Advisor will work in PACT’s adoption support service and support our Lead Specialist Education Worker in the implementation and development of our Early Education Pathways pilot project for a fixed term period to March 2028 to:

· foster positive and effective relationships between schools, educational and other professionals and adoptive families

· contribute to meeting the objectives of the pilot project, maintaining delivery momentum, data quality and consistency to ensure the project’s success

About you:

We are looking for an individual with demonstrable experience of training and education ideally within a primary school setting. You’ll have an understanding of the needs of looked after children and child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development.

You’ll hold a degree (or equivalent), and professional qualification/s preferably in education (or related field). With great organisational and communication skills, you’ll be adept at managing assigned project deliverables to agreed timelines to ensure the pilot project’s success.

You will make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

For further information and details on how to apply and contact details for an informal conversation, please visit our website.

Closing date: 4pm Friday 10 July 2026

We look forward to hearing from you.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications received throughout the advertising period and may close the vacancy earlier than stated.

Please do not submit your CV; only completed application forms will be accepted. No agencies please.

PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5-year period.

All opportunities are based in the UK.

Other relevant roles you may have experience of could include: Designated Teacher for LAC/PLAC, Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Adoption Support Advisor, Specialist Education Advisor, Education Advisor, Adoption Teaching Advisor, Education Psychologist, Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Virtual School, Virtual School Head, SENDCO, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, SEND, SEND Educational Advisor, Primary School Pastoral Care Lead.

Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £40,300 gross, per annum

Closing Date: 8 July 2026

Assessment Day: 16 July 2026

Application: CV & Covering Letter 

Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge?  We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team. 

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

About the role 

We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team!

The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context.  You will have excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Help along with experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk.  

Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as our lead professionals in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory duty.

We aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.  We are continually evolving and seeking ways to improve and enhance our safeguarding practices as we move forward. 

Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Sales, Head of Safeguarding & Young People Support.

Some information about the role: 

- Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns

- Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload

- Lead professional – Allegation Management

- Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children’s Services, Social Care or

equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS)

For further information, please download the full . If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Requirements

For applications to be considered, it is essential that both a CV & Supporting Statement are submitted.  Supporting statements should detail how a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person specification.

Without this, we sadly will be unable to progress your application for this role.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. 

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. 

Safer Recruitment - We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

Safer Recruitment:  All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Post Title: Production Sewing Machinist

​Reporting To: Lead Machinist 

​Location: Daisy Chain (new warehouse on Portrack Lane, Stockton. tbc)

​Salary: £25,400 FTE or pro rata for reduced hours. Fixed term until June 2028. 

​Hours: We currently have 2 x 37.5-hour posts available for the this role. 
However, we are flexible and open to considering a mixture of part-time hours ranging from 15 hours to 37.5 hours per week. If you're interested but require different hours, please feel free to apply and specify your preferred working hours.

​Daisy Chain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to a DBS check.

​Please note that if enough applications are received, we will close the job early, please ensure you apply as soon as possible

​JOB SUMMARY

​Neuthread: where reharvested waste becomes ethical fashion

​Daisy Chain has launched Neuthread, a pioneering community sewing and social enterprise project that transforms reharvested fabrics and garments into high-quality, sustainable fashion. Alongside reducing textile waste, we create training, jobs, and meaningful work for autistic and neurodiverse people.

We are now seeking a skilled machinist to join our eco-manufacturing team. This is a fast-paced, production-focused role, working with a variety of textiles on industrial sewing machines and overlockers to produce garments and upcycled products with speed, accuracy, and a consistently high-quality finish.

You will work closely with the Lead Machinist, following agreed workflows and helping to deliver ambitious production targets in terms of both quality and quantity. As part of the team, you will:

• ​Ensure all items are completed on time, to specification, and to a consistently high finish.
• ​Support the smooth day-to-day running of the production line, including fabric selection, handling, and machine maintenance.
• ​Work collaboratively to build a positive, inclusive, and creative workshop culture that aligns with Neuthread’s sustainable brand ethos.

​This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative new project that blends sustainability with social impact, playing a vital role in producing high-quality garments at scale, contributing to both sustainability goals and Neuthread’s growing reputation.

​KEY TASKS

• ​Meet daily and weekly production targets for garments and upcycled products, ensuring all items are completed to specification, on time, and to a consistently high finish.
• ​Operate a range of industrial sewing machines and overlockers with precision and efficiency, carrying out sewing, stitching, and finishing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• ​Work from set patterns and technical specifications, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all garments produced.
• ​Prepare and process textiles (cutting, sewing, finishing) to maximise speed and throughput while maintaining high quality standards.
• ​Support the smooth running of the production line, including fabric handling, machine maintenance, and workflow efficiency.
• ​Communicate effectively with the Lead Machinist and production team to prioritise workloads and resolve any production issues quickly.
• ​Ensure all garments meet Daisy Chain’s brand standards for quality, durability, and finish before release to retail.

​Additional Tasks:

• ​Comply with Daisy Chain’s Health and Safety policies in all employment practices.
• ​Work in ways that promote equality, opportunity, participation, and responsibility.
• ​Maintain the integrity of the Daisy Chain brand in all internal and external communications.
• ​Contribute proactively to the role and responsibilities, maintaining a positive ethos within the organisation.
• ​Attend staff meetings and contribute to continuous service improvement and quality initiatives.
• ​Ensure attendance and engagement with all required training and development activities.
• ​Any other reasonable tasks as required, in line with the level of the post.
• ​To ensure that confidential/sensitive information is handled in an appropriate manner and in line with GDPR
• ​Work in a way that contributes to the continuous improvement of the Charity’s services and embraces the organisations quality initiatives

​PERSON SPECIFICATION

​Experience

• ​A background and experience in working with a broad range of textiles, including clothing, denim, leather, and cotton. E, A, I & T
• ​Experience of making or adapting clothing in a production-line or factory setup, meeting set targets and deadlines. E, A, I & T
• ​Ability to create clothing from set patterns, working to established designs and specifications. E, A & T
• Experience in working under pressure to meet production targets and deadlines while maintaining quality standards. E, A & I
• ​Previous experience of working within a team in a manufacturing or factory environment. E, A & I
• ​Experience in using industrial sewing machines, overlockers, and other related equipment to produce clothing. E, A & T
• ​Ability to work at speed without compromising on quality. E (A,T)
• ​Demonstrated accuracy in sewing and finishing across a range of textiles – E (A, I, T)
• Creative and flexible approach to working, including adapting to different styles, materials, and techniques based on production needs. E & I
• ​Organised approach to practical work with excellent attention to detail, ensuring all garments meet high-quality standards. E, A & I
• ​Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while meeting production targets. E, A, I & T

​Qualifications/Skills

• ​Tailoring qualification or similar, OR relevant qualification/experience in garment production. E & A
• ​Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with the design team and production staff. E, A & I
• ​Ability to use an overlocker and industrial sewing machines with confidence and accuracy. E, A, I & T
• ​Practical and creative skills, with the ability to transform donated textiles into desirable, fashionable items. E, A & T
• ​Ability to use a range of equipment and tools associated with the garment production process. E, A & T

​Knowledge & Skills

• ​Strong practical skills in garment creation, including pattern cutting, sewing, and finishing techniques. E, A & T
• Understanding of how to make clothing from patterns and the ability to adapt designs where necessary. E, A, I & T
• Knowledge of safety regulations and legal requirements related to textile production, including fire retardancy standards. E, A & I
• Ability to follow production targets and timelines, ensuring efficient workflow and meeting deadlines. E, A & I
• Understanding of sustainable fashion practices and upcycling techniques to maximise the value of donated textiles. E, A & I

 Other

• A passion for sustainability, upcycling, and contributing to environmental and community-driven initiatives. E, I & A
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding in working with a diverse team and community volunteers. E, I & A
• Sympathetic with the aims of Daisy Chain, including its values in social inclusion and environmental sustainability. E & A
• Comfortable working in a structured environment with clear performance expectations and targets. E, I & A
• Ability to form positive relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and needs. E, I & A
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A warm welcome from GMYN

Thank you for showing an interest in joining GMYN. The charity has been supporting young people since 2007 and has helped transform many lives across Greater Manchester. Our focus is on supporting young people who have experienced trauma or lack a strong support network, providing them with a safe, nurturing space to learn and grow.

We are looking for a Programme Manager to lead our Beeing Together project while also contributing to our wider Care Experienced Young People programme. This is an opportunity to lead a high-profile piece of work that combines programme leadership, partnership development, project management, and a strong commitment to youth voice.

This role will be instrumental in developing our work with separated and age disputed young people. You would be joining a passionate and highly skilled team, all wanting to make a difference to young people’s lives. 

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our
provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for individuals who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor working in our centre in Brighton. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.

The role at a glance 

Contract

Part-time, permanent 

Start date

September 2026

Working hours

16 hours per week, local school term time only

Salary

Starting salary is £28,250 (pro-rata)

Pro-rated salary is £10,885 per annum for 16 hours per week

Location

IntoUniversity Brighton

Application deadline

9am Friday 24th July 2026

Interview Day (online)

Thursday 30th July 2026

Please ensure that you are available on these dates

Location: Weymouth National Boat Centre, Dorset, DT4 8TZ (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £13,914 per annum pro rata (£23,190 per annum full time equivalent)

Closing Date: 26 June 2026 

Are you an administrator looking for a new opportunity? 

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure, while also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development.

Thousands of young people take part in Sea Cadets activity every week. We want to reach thousands more. We have a strong vision and are on the cusp of rolling out a new multi-year growth strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide for young people. We aim to equip them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are immensely proud of the breadth, quality and safety of activities we offer to young people.

We are currently looking for a Support Administrator to join our team.

About the role 

The Inshore Boating Support Administrator works on development and administration of processes and policies that support our on the water activities, assisting with routine correspondence on all matters relating to the Inshore Boating department.

Responsibilities 

• Answering and signposting enquiries received by email, post and phone.
• Updating and amending held records on all boats and equipment across the charity.
• Management and tracking of data to review and identify trends.
• Support the updating of personal records as required
• Supporting the Head / Assistant Head of Inshore Boating with the admin of the department.
• Support admin in the wider learning directorate.

Requirements

Requirements 

• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office programmes, EXCEL and Office 365 tools, SharePoint and MS Teams
• Experience of Oracle based databases
• Working as part of a team; Demonstrating a flexible and innovative service
• Engaging, influencing and enthusing colleagues, volunteers
• Experience of developing and managing business-to-business relationships

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Marine Society Digital Library

Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling

Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. 

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

To manage the delivery of high-quality counselling for young people 11-25in Hounslow, to support the counselling team and to act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the whole service.

• To provide ethical and effective management of counselling in line with BACP professional standards.
• To recruit, manage, and support volunteer counsellors.
• To recruit, manage, and support school team counsellors
• Manage partnership and contracts with schools
• To contribute as part of the senior counselling team in developing and implementing policies and procedures aligned with the BACP Ethical Framework and legal requirements.
• To work in partnership with the Service Manager to ensure accessible and effective pathways into counselling services.

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

Events Co-ordinator
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Salary: £28,952 per annum
Location: Homebased – however NCB has offices in Belfast, Sheffield, Newton Abbot and London that staff can work from should they choose.

The Vacancy

This is an exciting opportunity within the newly formed Centralised functions at NCB supporting the Project Support, Events or Business Support teams.

The post holders will support the organisation’s portfolio of projects and/or complex learning event delivery of online and in-person workshops and conferences for the team they are working in, working closely with peers to provide coherent, consistent support to delivery teams. They will ensure that projects and events are well managed and delivered in line with internal processes and systems whilst balancing business needs achieving contracted requirements and targets.

The post holders will act as peripatetic support across projects, events and the wider business to deliver business objectives, including the administration of contracting processes, event hosting and logistics and business support administration as necessary.

This will include oversight and management of people, tasks and activities according to business need, and supporting teams and directorates.

Knowledge of budget management, risk mitigation and financial acumen is necessary to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

The post holders will also work closely together drive a culture of continuous improvement informed by systems and data to optimise processes, enhance customer experience and improve delivery performance over time.

About NCB

For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.

Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.

The Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working
• Winter Holiday Closure & Break
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 8th July 2026 
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.

No agencies please.