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Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and rebuild their future?
We’re looking for a compassionate Learning & Skills Coordinator to join our grassroots charity in Greenwich, South East London where you can play a vital role in helping people experiencing homelessness develop confidence, gain new skills, and access opportunities through education, training and employment.
The Learning and Skills Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of clear, structured pathways into education, training, volunteering, work placements and employment for guests accessing GHP services. The role will work directly with guests to identify aspirations, remove barriers, and support progression into meaningful opportunities that enhance wellbeing, independence and long‑term stability.
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Main responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Oversee the property portfolio of church buildings and manses
- Undertake transactions related to the properties as required
- Advise local church premises management teams on their responsibilities for the buildings in their care and Trust on major repair works required to church buildings
We are looking for someone who:
- Is educated to degree level and/or holds relevant professional qualifications
- Understands the legal requirements involved in property transactions
- Has experience of the charity sector
- Has empathy with the Church
- Has experience of managing a portfolio of properties
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Job Title: Employment Consultant (Portsmouth area)
Location: Home- and field-based with regular local travel (driving licence essential)
Salary: £33,174
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)
Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension
At The Poppy Factory, we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century, we have stood alongside veterans and their families, evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.
We are seeking a passionate and person-centred Employment Consultant to join our team. This is a role for someone who believes in potential, not limitations – someone who can walk alongside clients with empathy and determination, empowering them to take ownership of their employment journey.
You’ll provide tailored information, advice and guidance to help veterans secure meaningful and sustainable work, managing a diverse caseload with care and professionalism. Using coaching, mentoring and strengths-based approaches, you will help individuals identify their goals, build resilience and move confidently towards lasting employment outcomes.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will develop strong partnerships with regional organisations to generate referrals and address wider barriers such as mental health, housing or addiction, while also building strong relationships with local employers to create real opportunities for your clients, and sharing best practice with your colleagues in the team.
With a strong understanding of local labour markets and safeguarding practices, you’ll maintain high-quality case records, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in team development. Adaptability, initiative and resilience are key, as we respond to the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve.
Why The Poppy Factory?
- A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.
- A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
- Variety in the role, a mix of delivering a community-based service in your region, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
- The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
- Be part of an iconic charity with a 100+ year history
For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.
How to apply
To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Melanie Rignall, Services Manager.
For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Melanie Rignall.
The closing date for this vacancy will be 17 August 2026. Please note, we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.
First stage interviews will take place on 24 August 2026, with second stage interviews expected to take place 4 September 2026.
No agencies please.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us. We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.
As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.
We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.
The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.


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PURPOSE OF POSITION
This role will be responsible for developing and reviewing organisational standards of support in line with contractual and regulatory standards, leading on quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement as well as supporting compliance and regulatory requirements.
To lead on the development of new models of support practice which are person centred and trauma informed, working closely with operational managers, frontline teams, and the Head of Compliance, the post-holder will ensure that services delivered to vulnerable adults are safe, effective, person-centred, compliant, and consistently achieving positive outcomes.
The role will provide strategic oversight of quality and performance data, lead on the interpretation and analysis of operational and compliance information, identify emerging risks and trends, and support leaders to implement improvements. The post-holder will also drive organisational learning, promote consistency in practice across services, and lead the development of a robust framework to capture and embed the resident voice in service delivery and improvement. Enabling residents to have a significant contribution in shaping services and contributing to an inclusive and safe community. In addition, this will support contributing to achieving the social housing consumer standard around transparency, influence and accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Quality Assurance and Performance Oversight
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Lead the quality assurance function across support services
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Review and analyse and interpret quarterly performance, identifying risks, trends, gaps, and areas of concern, as well as providing solutions
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Provide comprehensive analysis and evidence-based recommendations to operational and senior management teams
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Ensure quality standards are consistently applied across all services
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Monitor service delivery against contractual, regulatory, and organisational standards
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Produce high-quality reports identifying key findings, themes, risks, opportunities, and improvement actions to support strategic and dynamic problem solving, as well as continuous improvement
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Maintain oversight of our Service Improvement Plan and monitor progress against agreed actions and outcomes
Data Analysis and Insight
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Lead on the collection, interpretation, and deep analysis of operational, performance, quality, compliance, and outcome data
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Translate datasets into meaningful insights to support informed decision-making
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Identify emerging trends, performance risks, and opportunities for service enhancement
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Produce executive summaries and reports for senior leadership teams and governance meetings
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Use data to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate service impact
Development of Support Practice
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Be responsible for developing person centred and trauma-informed practice standards for our support services
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Contributing to creating a Psychologically Informed Environment across the organisation
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Develop our reflective practice offer across all services
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Lead on the development and implementation of an accredited programme of independent living skills activities for our residents
Impact and Performance Management/Reporting
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To lead on impact and performance, providing leadership and line management to Impact Specialist
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Lead and facilitate regular KPI and performance review meetings with Frontline Management and services
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Challenge and support managers to understand performance outcomes and develop improvement plans
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Track progress against agreed targets and improvement actions
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Ensure accountability and ownership for quality and performance outcomes across services
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To maintain up to date project management and reporting records
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To write and present regular reports for senior management and external stakeholders/partners, on the development and progress of Quality Assurance.
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To contribute to the updating of InForm to capture performance requirements
Practice Development and Workforce Support
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Design and deliver workshops, quality forums, and learning sessions for frontline staff and managers
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Promote consistency of practice across all services
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Share learning from audits, complaints, incidents, safeguarding concerns, resident feedback, and performance reviews
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Develop resources and tools to support high-quality, person-centred service delivery
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Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and quality improvement
Resident engagement and accountability
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To lead on the development of a programme of resident engagement, empowerment and involvement, which targets resources to build strong, sustainable support services that engage proactively with local communities
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Establish meaningful opportunities for residents to influence service design, delivery, and improvement through expression of voice, listening, connecting and motivating each other; promoting a culture of co-production
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Develop methods for gathering, analysing, and responding to resident feedback
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Ensure resident experiences and outcomes are reflected within quality assurance processes
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Provide leadership and management of Resident Engagement Specialist
General
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To attend internal meetings as and when necessary, for example Directorate, Management and Planning meetings
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To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.
Ideal attributes for meeting the needs of position and being an effective member of the wider Your Place team.
Experience
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Experience supporting rough sleepers and homeless people with complex needs, including mental health, substance use and physical health.
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Experience developing and reviewing quality frameworks, audits, service standards, action plans and improvement processes.
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Experience developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks.
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Understanding of safeguarding and MARAC processes.
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Experience of reflecting critically upon own practice in order to improve the experience for service users
Skills, knowledge & Abilities
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Strong organisational and project management skills, with confident use of Microsoft Office and digital recording, analysis and reporting systems.
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Strong understanding of issues affecting rough sleepers and homeless people with complex needs, including barriers to accessing services, sustaining accommodation and engaging with support.
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Strong analytical skills, able to interpret performance, safeguarding, complaints, incidents, outcomes and resident feedback data into clear recommendations.
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Strong communication and facilitation skills, including leading workshops, learning sessions, reflective practice and quality forums.
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Ability to produce clear reports, briefings and presentations for managers, senior leaders, commissioners, boards and governance forums.
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Sound knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, confidentiality, information governance and professional boundaries when supporting vulnerable adults
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Strong understanding of anti-discriminatory practice.
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Good case-management recording skills, ideally with experience of InForm.
Personal qualities
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Flexible and resilient
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Patient and pro-active
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Personable and energetic
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Self-motivated
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Commitment to the values of compassion, collaboration, inclusion and growth
Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
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Supporter Care Assistant
Fixed Term Contract | 3 days per week
Are you highly organised, people-focused and confident providing excellent customer service? Do you enjoy helping people feel welcomed, supported and connected?
Scripture Union is looking for a Supporter Care Assistant to join our Mobilisation Team on a fixed term basis. This role plays an important part in helping us care well for our supporters, customers and wider community, ensuring they receive a positive, efficient and engaging experience whenever they connect with us.
About the role
As Supporter Care Assistant, you will act as one of the first points of contact for enquiries and help support the smooth running of our supporter and customer care processes.
You will be involved in:
- Responding to enquiries by phone, email, website and post
- Processing orders, subscriptions, donations and Direct Debits
- Supporting fundraising activity and mobilisation campaigns
- Maintaining accurate records on our CRM system
- Working closely with colleagues and external partners to fulfil orders and communications
- Encouraging engagement with Scripture Union’s ministry and wider work
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing excellent service. You may already have experience in a customer-facing, administrative or supporter care role, or you may be looking to develop your skills further in this area.
You will be someone who:
- Communicates warmly and professionally
- Is organised and able to manage a varied workload
- Has good attention to detail
- Is confident using systems and handling data accurately
- Can work to deadlines and follow processes carefully
- Is supportive of Scripture Union’s mission and values
Invest in our mission, as we invest in you:
Our Benefits:
- 23 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Life insurance
- Free Bible Reading Guides
- Enhanced family leave
- Asupportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact
Occupational Requirement
Scripture Union is a Christian charity committed to sharing the good news of Jesus with children and young people. Therefore, this role carries an occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to actively support and work in accordance with Scripture Union's Christian ethos, mission and values.
Safeguarding
Scripture Union is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job profile. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max) and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the Job Profile, via Charity Jobs.
Scripture Union is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation with a vibrant faith in Jesus.



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Asylum Link Merseyside is looking for an experienced fundraiser to lead our fundraising activity and coordinate our external communications at an important stage in the charity’s development.
Based at St Anne’s Centre in Liverpool, we provide practical support, specialist advice and opportunities for connection and participation to people seeking asylum in Liverpool and others who access our services from across Merseyside.
The role will focus on developing high-quality funding applications and maintaining relationships with funders. It will also involve developing selected income streams and coordinating communications across our website, social media and supporter channels.
We are looking for someone with a successful track record in fundraising, excellent writing and relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Communications experience is desirable.
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To provide support to the small Finance and Administration team at Heart Research UK.
The role is office based and for 22.5 hours per week, with working pattern to be agreed but must include Friday morning.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
· Assist the team in maintaining accounting records for both the Charity and the Trading Company
· Purchase Invoices – obtain relevant authorisation, code and process invoices onto Xero, produce and send remittance slips
· Process staff expenses onto Xero
· Create and upload payments on bank account
· Process all credit card transactions onto Xero
· Process expenses
· Arrange set up of new standing orders, direct debits and other regular payments
· Input any other income or expenditure onto bank as required
· To assist in uploading regular donations to Beacon
· Create sales invoices as required and maintain sales ledger
· Credit control – periodic review outstanding balances and chase overdue amounts
· Undertake general administration tasks including call handling, sending out mail and issuing temporary parking passes.
· Cover reception area in the absence of receptionist
· Undertake any other appropriate duties as requested
Person Specification
HRUK is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
You will be proactive, resourceful and a great team player.
You will be an excellent communicator to a variety of audiences.
You will have a genuine interest in the charity sector and a shared commitment to HRUK’s culture and values.
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification.
We won't stop until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
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Role Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, but dynamic team at Access – The Foundations for Social Investment. The Assistant Management Accountant will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Access's financial records. The role will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and provide support to the Senior Finance and Operations Manager and Director of Finance and Operations.
About Access
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises. Through our programmes and our advocacy work, we ensure that charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need to sustain or grow their impact.
We target those most in need of patient and flexible investment through:
- Funding enterprise development and blended finance programmes in England.
- Sharing knowledge and data and translating it into practical insight that others can use.
- Mobilising others who share our goal of making capital work for communities.
Main responsibilities include:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (guide c.85%)
- Keeping the accounting system up to date, ready for review by the Senior Finance and Operations Manager, this includes but not limited to weekly bank uploads, posting weekly and monthly journals and reconciling Access's bank accounts and balance sheet.
- Assisting the Senior Finance and Operations Manager with preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets and Access's year end audit.
- Supporting treasury management by maintaining cashflow records and assisting with forecasting future cash requirements.
- Managing the accounts payable and receivable functions
- Maintaining organised financial files to support monthly reporting and the year-end audit
- Work with the Finance team to ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place and are being followed in order to comply with financial regulations and internal policies
- Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time, consistent with the nature, level and responsibilities of the role
OPERATIONS, PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE (guide c.15%) – scope dependent on number of hours worked
- Support the Senior Finance and Operations Manager with the delivery of the finance and operations team’s objectives
- Support the implementation of new systems and processes to improve operational workflows, with a dedication to continuous improvement
- Understand the programmatic work via the building of strong relationships across Access to be able to provide support to other areas of the business.
- Support the Senior Leadership Team with ad hoc administration, coordination and organisational tasks as required
- Support the Senior Finance and Operations Manager in assisting with the preparation of Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), Endowment Investment Committee (EIC) and Board papers and minute taking as and when needed
Please download the Job Specification for the full job description, person specification, terms & conditions and benefits.
Please note we are review applications on Thusday, 6th August, and may close recruitment early if suitable applications are received.
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises.



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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced People & Culture Generalist to join our team on a maternity cover basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CIPD-qualified HR professional who enjoys employee relations work and wants to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven Charity.
You'll provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across the charity, leading on a range of employee relations matters and helping to ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant people practices.
Working closely with the Employee Relations Specialist, you'll take ownership of day-to-day case management, enabling the wider People & Culture team to focus on strategic projects and organisational development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a range of employee relations cases including:
- Investigations
- Disciplinary processes
- Grievances
- Performance management
- Probation reviews
- Conduct issues
- Informal employee concerns
- Restructure consultations
- Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.
- Support with the HR inbox and respond to manager and employee ER queries.
- Support payroll administration through accurate and timely submission of employee changes.
- Assist with organisational change activities, policy reviews and HR improvement projects.
- Coordinate training activity and support compliance with mandatory learning requirements.
- Maintain accurate HR records and case documentation.
About You
You will be a confident and pragmatic HR professional who is comfortable managing a varied caseload and building trusted relationships with managers at all levels and is able to prioritise accordingly.
Essential requirements:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience in a generalist HR and ER role.
- Strong employee relations case management experience.
- Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising when to seek support.
Desirable:
- Experience within the charity, healthcare or not-for-profit sector.
- Experience supporting organisational change and consultation processes.
What We're Looking For
You'll be:
- Empathetic and approachable.
- Fair and solutions-focused.
- Organised and resilient.
- Confident in advising managers and handling sensitive situations.
- Committed to inclusion, wellbeing and positive employee experiences.
- Passionate about making a difference through your work.
Why Join Catalyst?
- Hybrid working
- Flexible part-time hours
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected Surrey charity
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Meaningful work that contributes to improving lives across local communities
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. A history of drug, alcohol or criminality issues will not automatically exclude applicants from consideration.
The interview will be an on-line interview followed by a face to face meeting at our office in Nankeville Court, Guildford Road, Woking
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We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Assertive Outreach Worker to support people experiencing multiple disadvantage, including mental health needs, substance use, homelessness, social isolation, or other complex challenges. This role will involve building trusting relationships with people who may find it difficult to engage with services, providing practical and emotional support, and working closely with partner agencies to help individuals access the right support at the right time.
The role focuses on building trust with individuals who may be reluctant to engage with traditional services, helping to reduce health inequalities, improve wellbeing, strengthen safety, build confidence and support sustainable recovery and independence.
The post holder will deliver community-based outreach, complete needs and risk assessments, co-produce support and safety plans, maintain accurate case records and work closely with partner agencies including housing, health, social care, domestic abuse services, drug and alcohol services and criminal justice partners.
This opportunity would suit someone with experience of supporting vulnerable adults, particularly in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, domestic abuse, exploitation, safeguarding or multiple disadvantage. Strong safeguarding knowledge, sound risk management skills, resilience and a non-judgemental approach are essential, alongside a commitment to Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity.
Location: Nankeville Court, Woking, with travel across Surrey)
Salary: £31,140.00 (Pro-rata)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term - 5 years
Key responsibilities:
Outreach & Engagement
- Deliver assertive outreach across Surrey providing a person centred and trauma informed approach to clients referred into the project.
- To work with clients in the community using a safe, risk assessed approach. Working collaboratively with other practitioners to best support the needs of the client.
- To conduct continuous risk assessments on client’s needs, presenting behaviour including harm to self and/or others and consider this risk in deciding the outreach approach. Develop and update risk management and crisis contingency plans within the necessary systems as required.
- To conduct continuous risk assessments on client’s needs, presenting behaviour including harm to self and/or others and consider this risk in deciding the outreach approach. Develop and update risk management and crisis contingency plans within the necessary systems as required.
- Work with clients to develop an action plan that best fits their current needs, identifying any barriers and be proactive in supporting them to achieve their goals.
- Undertake continuous assessments with all clients, monitoring their well-being and development through the use of, but not limited to, GAD7, PHQ9, impact reporting and individual case studies.
- Engage service users who may be resistant or disengaged from traditional support services.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding risks.
- Develop and implement risk management and safety plans in collaboration with service users.
- Act promptly on safeguarding concerns in line with company and local authority procedures.
- Work closely with police and safeguarding teams to protect victims.
Case Management
- To record and maintain accurate and comprehensive client case notes on our database. Including ensuring all project monitoring material is completed within set timeframes and reported to management.
- Complete needs assessments and co-produce support plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitor progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
Multi-Agency Working
- Attend multi-agency meetings (e.g., MARAC, safeguarding meetings, case conferences).
- To facilitate joint working with other support services to tackle any barriers, including Housing; Health; Social care; Domestic abuse; Drug and Alcohol and Criminal Justice.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to access services, housing, and support.
Working Conditions
- Regular lone working and community-based visits, including high-risk environments.
- Flexible working hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
- Requirement to follow all health and safety and lone working procedures.
About Catalyst Support
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you
The post is looking for someone who has:
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults, particularly in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, domestic abuse, exploitation, safeguarding or multiple disadvantage.
- Experience of assertive outreach, intensive engagement or working with people who may be reluctant to access support.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and working with complex or high-risk situations.
- Knowledge of issues such as cuckooing, county lines, exploitation, trauma-informed practice and harm reduction.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and work in a non-judgemental way.
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in challenging environments.
- Resilience, empathy and strong problem-solving skills.
- Good IT and record-keeping skills.
- The ability to work flexibly across Surrey, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- A commitment to Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity, and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources
Safeguarding & Checks
- This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
- A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
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Join Catalyst Support as a part-time Management Accountant and use your finance skills to support meaningful work across mental health, wellbeing and recovery services. This flexible hybrid role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning financial information into useful insight, supporting budget holders and making a real difference in the charity sector.
Catalyst Support is looking for a part-time Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting the financial management of our charity services. This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys preparing clear management accounts, working collaboratively with budget holders, and helping ensure accurate financial reporting across projects that make a real difference to people’s mental health, wellbeing and recovery.
Working closely with the Head of Finance & Resources, you will support monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and year-end processes, while providing practical finance guidance to colleagues across the organisation. We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and values-led, with a commitment to kindness, integrity and high-quality charity finance.
Location Hybrid with at least 50% of working time in our Woking office
Salary £32,000 pro-rata
Work pattern 14–17.5 hours to be worked across 2 / 2 ½ days per week
Contract Permanent
About Catalyst Support
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health and wellbeing – together every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and project financial reports.
- Participate in regular management accounts meetings with budget holders; conduct variance analysis against budget and forecasts and provide commentary for senior management.
- Complete reconciliation of project related balance sheet accounts including accrued and prepaid expenditure, deferred and accrued income accounts.
- Respond to internal and external finance queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Process the month-end transactions in the accounting software (Xero).
- Prepare budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with the Head of Finance & Resources and budget holders to ensure accurate upload into the financial system.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial procedures and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with auditors as required.
- Contribute to the compliance with relevant financial regulations, internal policies, and reporting standards.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Finance and Resources tp support the effective running of the finance function.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds an Association of Accounting Technicians Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.
- Has at least two years’ experience in a management accounting role.
- Has experience working within the charity sector.
- Is confident preparing accurate, timely and informative monthly management accounts.
- Has experience working with budget holders and providing clear financial advice and guidance to non-finance colleagues.
- Can analyse budgets, forecasts and variances, and explain financial information in a clear and accessible way.
- Has strong numeracy skills and experience working with multiple projects or funding streams.
- Is confident using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, including advanced Excel functions such as IF formulas and Pivot Tables.
- Has experience using accounting software; experience of Xero would be desirable.
- Understands, or is willing to develop knowledge of, charity finance, Charity SORP and relevant financial regulations.
- Works well independently, within a small finance team and as part of the wider organisation.
- Is organised, proactive and able to prioritise work effectively.
- Demonstrates Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity.
- Is respectful, inclusive and committed to equality of opportunity.
- Is adaptable, self-motivated and able to work calmly in a changing or challenging environment.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental and counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working wherever possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation and access to our employee assistance programme
Safeguarding & Checks
- Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role. We encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lead a vital out-of-hours mental health crisis prevention service, supporting people across Surrey when they need help most.
Join Catalyst Support as our Safe Haven Team Lead and help shape a compassionate, responsive service that offers a meaningful alternative to A&E.
Catalyst Support is looking for a confident and values-led Safe Haven Team Lead to support the smooth running of our out-of-hours crisis prevention and support service across Aldershot, Guildford and Woking. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a partnership model that brings together community connections and statutory mental health providers to reduce emotional and psychological distress for people experiencing, or at risk of escalating to, a mental health crisis.
You will help lead and support Safe Haven staff, manage rotas and cover, contribute to safe and effective incident management, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the service is consistent, high quality and responsive. The role will suit someone with experience in mental health or social care settings who can remain calm under pressure, communicate confidently, support staff wellbeing and performance, and build positive relationships across services.
At Catalyst, we believe change is achievable through a flexible, respectful, inclusive and non-judgemental approach. If you bring kindness, integrity and commitment, and want to help deliver a service that makes a real difference to people in moments of crisis, we would love to hear from you.
Location Hybrid, ability to travel to Safe Haven sites in Woking, Guildford and Aldershot. Minimum two days per week at Catalyst Support's office in Woking
Salary £30,000–£33,000 pro rata plus on-call allowance
Work pattern 28 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours
Contract type Fixed term until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
About Catalyst Support
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing - together every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage rotas, ensuring there is adequate cover for holiday and sickness
- Solve issues of staff cover with partner organisations as they arise
- Undertake monthly team meetings with all Safe Haven staff
- Deliver one to one supervision for staff, ensuring all performance issues, complaints and support needs are addressed
- Support with annual appraisals for Safe Haven staff
- Ensure all Catalyst staff are following the incident management process and utilising the on-call rota
- Participate in the on-call rota, ensuring you are able to respond to urgent calls, follow-up and report incidents during Safe Haven opening times
- Attend any necessary meetings to meet the needs of Safe Haven
- Liaise with the Senior Manager and Director of Services in preparation for the Service Review and Steering Group Meetings in relation to service delivery
- Work with the Senior Manager around operational efficiencies and ensure the service follows best practice
- Work with the Senior Manager around any complaints, grievances and serious performance issues
- Work as part of a team of Team Leads and communicate well with colleagues working from different locations
- Develop relationships with service users, carers and statutory and non-statutory organisations, in order to provide more integrated preventative and crisis management provision
- Ensure high quality services are delivered consistently and adhere to best practice guidelines, including safeguarding and safe practice.
- Take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal
- Work within the Catalyst governance framework
- Work 1 shift a month at a Safe Haven site (minimum 10 a year), to be paid additionally to Team Lead hours at Support Worker rate
About you
- We’re looking for someone who can bring compassion, confidence and strong leadership to a busy out-of-hours mental health support service. You will be someone who:
- Has experience working in social care, mental health, crisis support or a similar community-based service.
- Has experience supervising, supporting or mentoring staff and/or volunteers.
- Can build positive working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners.
- Understands safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, information sharing and GDPR
- Can support staff wellbeing and address performance or support needs appropriately
- Communicates clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
- Is organised, with good administrative, recording and reporting skills
- Can remain calm under pressure and respond confidently to urgent or sensitive situations
- Is able to work on your own initiative while also contributing positively as part of a wider team
- Is committed to delivering high-quality, safe and inclusive services
- Understands and values equality, diversity and equal opportunities
- Is confident using IT systems and databases
- Is able to work flexibly across locations, including evenings, weekends and on-call responsibilities
- Brings Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity to everything you do.
Benefits
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental and counselling sessions)
Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working wherever possible
Supportive probation, sick pay after probation and access to our employee assistance programme
Safeguarding & Checks
This post is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role. We encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.
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Can you provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ young people attending the YES's youth group? You will work with the Young People’s LGBTQ+ Officer to support young people to build confidence, develop positive relationships, improve wellbeing and access appropriate information and support.
The role involves co-facilitating group activities, planning and executing ideas for activities, promoting inclusion and helping create a space where every young person feels respected, valued and able to be themselves, as well as has fun at the group.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
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YES care about young people's mental health, sexual health and wellbeing. The Outreach and Support Officer will deliver knowledgeable, high-quality, youth-centred support to young people in various settings.
You will get out into the community offering groups, 121 support and workshops. You will be a key part of our Information and Guidance team, delivering wellbeing programmes for YES.
This role is frontline and delivery-focused, supporting the development of inclusive services in outreach settings such as schools, youth clubs, social spaces and groups and will be pivotal within our small team of young people's support staff.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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General requirements
- To understand fully, and have a commitment to, carrying out the aims and objectives of Mudlarks.
- To work within the Mudlarks’ policies and procedures to provide a high quality of service and in particular to always have a high regard for the organisation’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- To act in accordance with the General Data Projection Regulation (2018).
- To act in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the organisation’s Health and safety policy statement.
Specific duties and tasks
- To support and train the service users involved in Mudlarks activities, including people with learning disabilities, students on work experience, people with mental health concerns and other volunteers. This requires supporting people who may exhibit some challenging behaviour, in all weather conditions year-round.
- To support service users to learn new skills required for on-site projects.
- To organise site activities and prepare and prioritise tasks.
- To be responsible for the tidiness of the site.
- To assist the site manager and the rest of the team in the everyday running and development of Mudlarks.
- To provide personal care support to service users when required, such as toileting and hygiene.
Additional requirements
- To take part and assist with the planning of projects on site and in the community.
- Provide information for reports and review meetings.
- To keep up-to-date with changes in policies/laws/regulations/practices and implement them in the Mudlarks ethos in all aspects of Mudlarks.
- To safeguard the long-term future of the charity.
- You may be required to carry out other duties, as within your capabilities and level of responsibility, in order to meet the needs of the organisation. This includes a range of annual events throughout the year in which you will receive TOIL that will be used during the winter months when our site closes early.
Person specification
Education and training
Essential
- A good level of communication skills.
- Experience of working with people with learning difficulties and/or working in the care sector.
Desirable
- Training and/or qualifications in care.
- An interest in and/or experience of one or more of the activities undertaken at Mudlarks
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to think logically and creatively to provide practical solutions to a changing range of problems and issues.
- Ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviour.
- Ability to work positively both as a member of a team and independently, with general direction and within a clear framework of accountability.
- Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
- Willingness to be flexible.
- Prepared and able to work outdoors in all weather.
Desirable
- Good written communication skills.
- Good IT skills.
DBS Clearance
Please note that as this post will involve working with children and vulnerable adults, your appointment is subject to you receiving satisfactory DBS clearance.
The Mudlarks Community is a Hertford based charity supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health concerns.


