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Change Lives. Fight Harm. Join Our Team.

Are you ready to tackle one of today's most hidden public health crises?

The South East Gambling Harms Partnership—a strategic collaboration across eight regional Citizens Advice offices (East Berkshire, West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham and Basingstoke, Rushmore, Tadley and Hart)—has secured dedicated funding through the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). We are launching a pioneering initiative across Berkshire and North Hampshire to identify, prevent, and reduce the devastating impacts of gambling harms.

We are recruiting for 8 roles to build this brand-new, regional project team. Roles based in Berkshire will be employed by Citizens Advice Wokingham and roles based in North Hampshire will be employed by Citizens Advice Hart :

Prevention Outreach Worker (5 x FTE)

● Salary: £28,392 – £31,000 pro rata

● The Role: The frontline face of the project. You will smash cultural taboos and run early intervention workshops for four high-risk groups: Youth, Ethnic Minorities, Veterans, and Affected Others. (3 covering Berkshire, 2 covering North Hampshire).

Applications open: Thursday 2nd July  - Close: Thursday 30th July

Core Details

● Hours: 37.5 hours per week

● Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2028 (Flexible working available)

● Location: Hybrid working with regular regional travel across Berkshire and North Hampshire.

Why Join Us?

You will sit at the intersection of Public Health and Economic Resilience. At Citizens Advice, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer an inclusive, learning-focused culture that deeply values a healthy work-life balance. We highly value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the issues we address.

Ready to Apply?

Please download the full application pack for your chosen role via the Citizens Advice Wokingham Website or apply directly through the Charity Jobs portal.

Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence has been supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse since 1994, and today provides a range of services to anyone in Derbyshire or Derby City who has experienced sexual abuse, assault or violence, including friends and family members. We support people irrespective of age, gender or when the abuse occurred.

We're looking for A highly motivated Ch-ISVA to work across Derbyshire. The role will support people aged 13+ and over including adults who have experienced sexual abuse or rape at any point. The successful candidate with join our friendly, professional and passionate team, working across Derbyshire remotely and in person.

You might be the right person for the role if you have:

• At least one year’s experience in managing complex client cases

• Experience of building relationships with partner services and other professionals

• Knowledge of issues affecting victims of sexual violence and abuse

• Experience in delivering services in a confidential environment

• Knowledge and experience in relation to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children

We're keen to hear from you if you are looking for a new challenge. This post is full time. 

In exchange we offer a competitive salary which increases on qualification, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a comprehensive employee wellbeing service. Our hybrid working policy is based on doing what's best for our clients, our services and our people, so we would expect you to be on site for at least of your working week.

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS certification and Police Vetting due to the nature of our services. You can find out more about our recruitment of ex-offenders policy by contacting us

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy once the position has been filled

Interviews will be held in-person at our Ripley Head Office, DE3 5GH

Hours: 22.2 hours per week 

Salary: £30,518 - £33,143 p.a. (pro rata). (pro rata £18,311– £19,886 p.a.) NJC Spine Points C01 – CO6. Salary to be at entry level except for exceptional circumstances. 

Contract: 12 months Maternity Cover (to September 2027)

Greater Manchester Moving (GM Moving) is the Active Partnership for Greater Manchester. We are a charity with a clear purpose to change lives through movement, physical activity and sport. We lead, support and connect people and partners across the system to develop and deliver on the whole system vision and approach to the shared GM Moving in Action strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team working with a network committed to making positive change through physical activity, sport and movement.

We are seeking a talented finance officer to join the team at Greater Manchester Moving where purpose, passion and integrity are at the heart of all we do. The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a busy finance team providing high quality financial support to colleagues and stakeholders. This is a mainly transactional finance role including purchase and sales ledger processing as well as maintaining the cashbook and performing bank reconciliations.

This is a part-time role (22.2 hours per week), which can be worked in 3 days or spread out as shorter days across the week as part of our commitment to flexible working. This is a hybrid role with some home working, but we require at least 2 days to be office based with one of those days being a Tuesday.

We have permanent office space in the National Squash Centre in Manchester, and regular team and co-working days in venues across Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester Moving is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity, irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, pregnancy or personal circumstance. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible organisation. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects and understands the communities we work alongside.

The recruitment pack (which includes the Job Summary), Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, are available to download from our website. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 August 2026 (midnight) 

Interview date: Thursday 13 August 2026 (if you are unavailable on this date, please let us know when submitting your application).

Are you someone who stays steady in moments of crisis, brings empathy to tough conversations, and adds creativity to community spaces?

We are launching an exciting new service which will aid in de-escalating individuals in a state of crisis which is excaberated or influenced by gambling related behaviours, and we’re looking for a Support Worker ready to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• De‑escalate mental health crises linked to gambling behaviours with calm, confidence and compassion

• Hold your own caseload, offering bespoke 1:1 support around gambling, mental health, finances, housing and more

• Co‑produce psychoeducation workshops exploring root causes of gambling harm

• Create safe, meaningful peer‑led spaces for affected others and loved ones

• Engage in outreach across Hounslow, connecting communities to support

• Collaborate with NHS, Public Health and internal teams to deliver integrated care

• Ensure accurate documentation and safeguarding practice, aligned with policy and legislation

• Finalise case reports with clear preventative outcomes and insights

What We're Looking For

You’re autonomous, creative, and calm under pressure. You’ve worked in mental health and addiction settings. You bring empathy, flexibility, and a non‑judgemental approach to every conversation.

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services

• Minimum of 1 year working with those impacted by addiction

• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children

Benefits of working with us

• Contributory pension — A solid pension that supports your future while you support others

• Generous annual leave — 25 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 30 days

• Mind Mental Health Day — a day off for your birthday  

• Perkbox wellness hub — Rewards, discounts and wellbeing tools to keep you feeling your best

• Cycle to Work — Save money, stay active and make your commute greener

• Flexible working — Balance life and work with supportive flexibility

• Employee Assistance Programme — Free counselling and confidential support whenever you need it

• Paid medical appointment time — Take care of your health without losing pay

• Training & development — Grow your skills with ongoing learning and professional support

• Mind Federated Network resources — Access shared training, expertise and tools from the wider Mind community

Please find a full JD and Person Specification attached to the ad. 

Are you someone who can bring calm to chaos, creativity to crisis, and leadership to a team supporting people at their most vulnerable? 

We are launching an exciting new service which will aid in de-escalating individuals in a state of crisis which is excaberated or influenced by gambling related behaviours, and we are looking for a Project Coordinator to help shape the service from the ground up. 

This is your chance to lead a small, passionate team of support workers and volunteers to build innovative peer‑led spaces, and support individuals navigating the complex intersection of gambling, mental health, and crisis. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, love community‑driven work, and want to make a real difference, this role is for you.

What You’ll Lead & Create:

• Empower a diverse team of support workers and volunteers

• Working and collaborating with senior managers and stakeholders, including commissioners

• De‑escalate mental health crises with confidence, compassion, and creativity

• Hold your own caseload, offering bespoke 1:1 support around gambling, mental health, finances, housing and more

• Co‑produce psychoeducation workshops that explore root causes of gambling behaviours

• Build safe, meaningful peer‑led spaces for loved ones and affected others

• Drive outreach across Hounslow, connecting communities to support

• Collaborate with NHS, Public Health and internal teams to create an integrated, holistic service

• Lead safeguarding with confidence, ensuring every interaction is safe, ethical and well‑documented

What we're looking for

You’re autonomous, creative, and calm under pressure. You’ve worked in mental health and addiction settings, you understand safeguarding, and you’re ready to lead. You bring empathy, flexibility, and a non‑judgemental approach to every conversation.

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services

• Minimum of 1 year working with those impacted by addiction

• Minimum of 1 year of line management

• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children

Benefits of working with us

• Contributory pension — A solid pension that supports your future while you support others

• Generous annual leave — 25 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 30 days

• Mind Mental Health Day — a day off for your birthday  

• Perkbox wellness hub — Rewards, discounts and wellbeing tools to keep you feeling your best

• Cycle to Work — Save money, stay active and make your commute greener

• Flexible working — Balance life and work with supportive flexibility

• Employee Assistance Programme — Free counselling and confidential support whenever you need it

• Paid medical appointment time — Take care of your health without losing pay

• Training & development — Grow your skills with ongoing learning and professional support

• Mind Federated Network resources — Access shared training, expertise and tools from the wider Mind community

Please find a full JD and Person Specification attached to the ad. 

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Multiple Disadvantage Worker at Solace Women's Aid.

We exist to end the harm caused by gender-based violence. Our aim is to prevent violence and abuse, as well as provide services that meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Ella House supports women facing multiple disadvantages and intersectional challenges, including homelessness, substance misuse, contact with the criminal justice system and mental ill health. These women can fall through the gaps between services and systems, making it harder for them to address their challenges and lead fulfilling lives. At Ella House, the goals are to support clients with multiple and complex needs, recognising the emotional and compound trauma that can accompany and, in many cases, precede homelessness, and to co-produce, co-ordinate and deliver support.

Ella House provides support by empowering women through independence, inclusion, peer support and wellbeing, bringing together diverse expertise and approaches.

The service delivers holistic support, where people are seen for their full combination of strengths, capacities, and experiences. We recognise how women, as individuals, want to be supported to define and work towards their goals. This looks different for everyone and will require staff to be patient, observant, creative and committed to trying a range of approaches.

About the Role

Multiple Disadvantage Workers provide support services to women affected by multiple disadvantages, who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence and who have mental ill health and/or use substances.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including processing and admitting new referrals, ensuring rent and personal charges are paid, preparing rooms, overseeing general housekeeping, organising repairs and responding to crisis situations. You will work with women to devise a Support Plan that meets their immediate practical and emotional needs and starts the process of recovery, linking women to more specialist support services where required. You will work in a trauma-informed way and ideally have a background in supporting people with significant mental ill health and/or substance use issues.

About You

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of multiple disadvantages and their impact on women, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support to clients experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, contact with the criminal justice system and mental ill health.

You will have experience of managing risk and following case management procedures to meet the needs of the client group, as well as the ability to work with women to help them understand their needs, assess risk, develop safety plans and link with other agencies.

You will have a working knowledge of the available legal remedies, housing and welfare benefits, as well as experience of providing workshops.

In addition to case management, you will be required to undertake housing management responsibilities, including health and safety and maintenance of the accommodation. You will have excellent administrative and time management skills.

Additional Information

The postholder will be based at our Haringey service, working full-time from Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis and providing on-site support to survivors. Given the nature of this role, we are unable to offer hybrid working for this position.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits, and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please contact us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Interview Date: 11th & 12th August

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Multiple Disadvantage Worker at Solace Women's Aid.

We exist to end the harm caused by gender-based violence. Our aim is to prevent violence and abuse, as well as provide services that meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Ella House supports women facing multiple disadvantages and intersectional challenges, including homelessness, substance misuse, contact with the criminal justice system and mental ill health. These women can fall through the gaps between services and systems, making it harder for them to address their challenges and lead fulfilling lives. At Ella House, the goals are to support clients with multiple and complex needs, recognising the emotional and compound trauma that can accompany and, in many cases, precede homelessness, and to co-produce, co-ordinate and deliver support.

Ella House provides support by empowering women through independence, inclusion, peer support and wellbeing, bringing together diverse expertise and approaches.

The service delivers holistic support, where people are seen for their full combination of strengths, capacities, and experiences. We recognise how women, as individuals, want to be supported to define and work towards their goals. This looks different for everyone and will require staff to be patient, observant, creative and committed to trying a range of approaches.

About the Role

In conjuntion with the Service Manager, the postholder will provide operational management of the service, supporting practice development and providing guidance to the team. The role plays a key part in driving performance and service quality, building effective partnerships through multi-agency working, and contributing to financial accountability. The role also includes housing management, general tasks and responsibilities, and wider corporate responsibilities.

About You

If you demonstrate commitment, innovation, passion, and a non-judgemental attitude and collaboration you are likely to thrive in our diverse feminist team.

You’ll have a sound a sound understanding of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues affecting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, alongside in-depth knowledge of advising on options including safe housing, criminal justice, civil remedies and risk management.

You have demonstrable knowledge of adult and children’s safeguarding, as well as managing staff and projects. The successful candidate will be able to work well under pressure, prioritise their workload and manage crises effectively, while maintaining a sensitive and non-judgemental approach when working with vulnerable clients. The postholder will be required to work some weekends, early shifts and late shifts to meet the needs of the service.

Additional Information

The postholder will be based at our Haringey service, working full-time from Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis, providing on-site support to survivors. Given the nature of this role, we are unable to offer hybrid working for this position.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits, and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please contact us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies

The Individual Giving Lead (Acquisition) sits within the Individual & Legacy Giving team. This role focuses on raising funds through prize- and cause-led individual giving activity and legacy giving. The Individual Giving Lead (Acquisition) leads the strategy and execution of (prize-led) donor acquisition campaigns, and develops compelling propositions to recruit and retain players supporting Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity by engaging with our prize-led fundraising products. This role manages multi-channel direct marketing activity (online and offline), optimises performance through rigorous analysis and testing, and ensures campaigns are compliant, data-driven and financially robust. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & campaign leadership: 

• Develop and deliver the prize-led acquisition campaigns with income and player acquisition targets. 
• Identify growth opportunities within prize-led fundraising models. 
• Manage campaign lifecycles from concept to evaluation.

 Campaign management & delivery: 

• Create detailed project plans, briefs, schedules and budgets. 
• Manage campaign timelines to ensure delivery on time and to income targets. 
• Work across channels including direct mail, digital, paid social, DRTV (where relevant), email and telemarketing. 
• Ensure all communications are on brand, accessible, and aligned with organisational values. 

Financial management & reporting:

• Manage campaign budgets and expenditure. • Monitor income and expenditure performance; provide reforecasts where required. 
• Process POs and invoices in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Produce performance reports analysing KPIs including response rate, CPA, retention and average gift. 
• Make proactive, evidence-based recommendations to optimise performance.

Supplier & agency management: 

• Lead relationships with media agencies, External Lottery Manager, gaming suppliers, Professional Fundraising Organisations (PFOs), print and production partners. 
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance requirements are met. 
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews. 
• Support audit processes where required. 

Data, insight & compliance: 

• Work closely with the Data team to ensure effective segmentation, targeting and testing. 
• Use data intelligently to improve activity performance. 
• Ensure all activity complies with: o
  • Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice o GDPR and UK Data Protection legislation 
  • Safeguarding principles o Gambling Commission regulations (where applicable to prize-led fundraising) 

Collaboration & leadership:

• Partner with Supporter Experience, Experience & Engagement, Finance, Procurement and Data teams. 
• Act as a champion for innovation within acquisition fundraising. 
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture. 
• Represent Individual Giving professionally across internal stakeholder groups. 
• Work in a hot desk environment, at least two days per week of meaningful time in the Foundation’s office, plus time within a hospital or other sites as required. 

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, abilities, and attributes: 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Confident briefing and influencing internal stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and apply insight. 
• Proficiency in CRM databases, digital platforms and financial systems. 
• Commercially astute and results-driven. 
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused. 
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. 
• Strong relationship builder with influencing capability.
• Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Strong campaign analysis and reporting capability.
• Value diversity and treat others with respect, showing sensitivity towards differences, promoting and encouraging diversity, and building on people’s different skills and talents to enhance the quality of their own and others’ work. 

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: 

• Significant experience of delivering online and offline acquisition campaigns within Individual Giving. 
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding income targets. 
• Experience managing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns (online and offline). 
• Budget management and financial forecasting experience.
• Experience managing agencies and external suppliers. 
• Understanding of relevant Fundraising Regulator codes, GDPR regulations, safeguarding principles, and ability to independently apply them to own campaigns and projects. 
• Deep understanding of direct marketing acquisition principles and KPIs. 
• Knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Fundraising Regulator requirements. 
• Understanding of compliance requirements related to prize-led fundraising. 

Benefits

• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Contract: Fixed term, 12-month maternity cover contract

Hours: 21 hours per week, flexitime with core hours 10am-4pm)

Salary: £17,400 per annum (FTE £29,000)

Location: Based at Coram Campus (Bloomsbury, Central London) with opportunities for hybrid working

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Founded by Thomas Coram we are the first children’s charity, helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group supports more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Shakespeare Schools

Coram Shakespeare Schools is a national cultural education charity that exists to instil curiosity and empathy, aspiration and self-esteem, oracy and teamwork - giving young people the confidence and skills to stride onto whatever stage they choose. Our programmes follow a rigorous and supportive process to train teachers and young people in an active and ambitious way of working with Shakespeare.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, collaborative and solutions-focused Project Coordinator to lead an exciting new programme funded by the Inner Circle Education Trust (ICET). Working in partnership with universities, theatres, Virtual Schools and specialist organisations, you will coordinate an ambitious programme that uses Shakespeare and the performing arts to support care-experienced young people to develop the confidence, skills and aspirations to progress into higher education and beyond.

Equally comfortable building relationships and coordinating high-quality programme delivery you will also play a key role in shaping and growing our wider work with Virtual Schools as part of our 2030 Strategy.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 at 12pm

Please note that we will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis.

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We encourage applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team, we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services we provide to children and schools.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within the busy Court environment at Medway Magistrates Court. You will play a vital role in supporting the Team Leader, volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice journey.

This role to provide maternity cover for up to 9 months working 30 hours per week and is based at Medway Magistrates Court .

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best?

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a motivated, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Stratford.

£14.80 per hour, Zero hour contract.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme
- Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
- Online wellbeing resources
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:
Behaviour Analysis:
- You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour.
- You are responsible in planning appropriate intervention to modify and resolve the behaviour.
- You require superb interpersonal and relationship skills and must have the capacity to handle psychologically behavioural changes.
- You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the community.
- You exhibit a concrete basis in behavioural analysis.
- You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals in a formal setting.
- Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect, or endangerment appropriately.
- Actively participates in the reviewing and the designing behavioural interventions plans.
- Implements behaviour support plans.
- Measures goals and objectives of behaviour support plans to ensure they are being met.
- Communicates with parents and care managers regarding customer's progress in the absence of management.
- Analyses the behavioural interventions to determine their success.
- Assists customers in identifying inappropriate behaviours and develop better behaviour alternatives.
- Assists newly recruited staff in facilitating behavioural interventions.
- Maintains up to date accurate records of customer's, service being provided and behavioural data.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement.
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour.
- Prefers working as part of a group or team.
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement.
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem.
- Is respectful, articulate, and sensitive in style of communication.
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can-do attitude.
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour.

What you'll bring:
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges and Diabetics.
- Good IT skills
- Drivers

Desirable
- Experience with PBS Approach

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

Salary: £26,630 - £28,600 per annum, depending on experience 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until April 2027

Location: West Midlands CARS

Job reference number: 1741 

Help Change Lives Through the Justice System 

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and compassionate professional to join our Cranstoun Arrest Referral Intensive Supervision Court (ISC) team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the criminal justice system, supporting people at a pivotal point in their lives. Through rapid, trauma-informed assessments and compassionate engagement, you will help individuals identify their strengths, address challenges, and access the support they need to build healthier, safer, and more fulfilling futures. 

At Cranstoun, we believe in people and their ability to make positive changes. Working in partnership with the judiciary, probation services, and a wide range of community agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring individuals are heard, understood, and connected to services that meet their needs. You will assess risk, identify safeguarding concerns, advocate for those you support, and help develop pathways that reduce reoffending and promote long-term recovery and wellbeing. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference, combining professional expertise with Cranstoun's values of compassion, collaboration, and inclusion. By building positive relationships and taking a person-centred approach, you will contribute to better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities while helping to create a more responsive and supportive justice system. 

You'll be joining a team that is committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect, recognising the impact of trauma, and supporting people to achieve their goals and realise their potential. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Conducting court-based assessments and risk screenings. 

• Identifying safeguarding concerns and making appropriate referrals. 

• Providing recommendations to support judicial decision-making. 

• Working closely with probation, housing, treatment and safeguarding services. 

• Supporting individuals with complex needs to access appropriate interventions. 

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service development. 

We're Looking For Someone Who Has 

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals and complex needs. 

• Strong assessment, safeguarding and risk management skills. 

• Experience of multi-agency working. 

• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities. 

• A good understanding of criminal justice, safeguarding or related services. 

• A commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred practice. 

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of an innovative and impactful court-based service. 

• Help shape positive outcomes for individuals and communities. 

• Work within a supportive and collaborative multi-agency environment. 

• Access ongoing training, supervision and professional development. 

If you are passionate about rehabilitation, safeguarding and helping people make lasting change, we would love to hear from you. 

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. 

Closing date: 2 August 2026.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. 

Registered Charity No: 1061582 

Project Ecologist – Species Recovery
Contract type: Fixed term, until the end of March 2029
Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Salary Banding: Level 3
Location: Based at our Callow Office, Shipham Gorge BS27 this role covers the Somerset Levels and will be a hybrid role working from the office, home and out in the field.

This exciting new role is a part of the Natural England Species Recovery Programme. The “Wild Again: Restoring England’s Wildlife” initiative aims to enhance threatened species populations across the UK. Somerset Wildlife Trust are excited to lead the Bolstering the Somerset Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) population project.

About Us

Somerset Wildlife Trust is a local independent charity and the only organisation uniquely focused on improving the natural environment of Somerset for the benefit of wildlife and people. We champion Somerset’s stunning, diverse, and important natural environment, making the case for nature to the public and politicians. We protect wildlife and lead the recovery of the environment by example, including on our nature reserves.

About You and the Role

The Project Ecologist will be responsible for delivering habitat and bittern species surveys across the Somerset Levels and Moors project area. This will include assessing a range of reedbed and wetland mosaic types to assess suitability for bittern, as well as engaging and advising landowners on habitat enhancement.

Supported by Somerset Wildlife Trust staff, landowner engagement will involve the identification of improvement works funded by the project. The survey work will be completed with the support of a new, dedicated volunteer group led by the Species Recovery Project Ecologist.

Responsibility 1: Lead Ecological Surveys

Ensure correct data reporting by:

• Leading bittern, reedbed, and wetland mosaic habitat surveys across the project area (Somerset Levels and Moors). This work includes surveying on private land, as well as National Nature Reserves owned by SWT, RSPB, and Natural England.
• Keeping up to date with SWT data handling & reporting standards, particularly in close collaboration with Somerset Environmental Records Centre (SERC).
• Working closely with the Project Manager for the BSB project, sharing specialist species knowledge, reporting project progress, being involved in project meetings, and recording volunteer hours.

Responsibility 2: Enhance Habitat Conditions

Improve reedbed and wetland mosaic sites by:

• Identifying key sites for restoration and/or enhancement, supported by specialist habitat knowledge and SERC.
• Collaborating with SWT’s Honeygar Land Management and Monitoring Manager to engage local landowners and organisations around the Avalon Marshes area with the aim of habitat restoration and/or enhancement for bittern recovery.
• Advising landowners across the Somerset Levels project area on habitat enhancement and restoration, identifying and allocating use of project funding to support work on private land.
• Ensure best communication practices that are in line with SWT standards.

Responsibility 3: Manage Volunteers

Provide leadership and support by:

• Providing leadership and mentoring to volunteers so that they can conduct species and habitat surveys without direct supervision.
• Working with SWT’s Volunteering & Community Support Officer to ensure best practice when engaging and recruiting volunteers, including following SWT safety procedures and capturing issues raised by volunteers.
• Contributing to the recruitment & promotion of volunteers for the new bittern survey group, which involves working closely with the Project Manager and SWT Marketing & Communications team

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• An annual professional institution subscription if applicable
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.

Closing date: Friday 31 July 2026

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.

No agencies please.