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WHY WORK WITH HEREFORD CATHEDRAL ALMSHOUSE CHARITY AND HEREFORD CATHEDRAL

With a history stretching back over 800 years, the Hereford Cathedral Almshouses Charity offers its residents a wonderful blend of historic architectural heritage with a true sense of community and belonging. The charity’s objective is “the relief of poverty through the provision of almshouse accommodation” and this has traditionally focussed on providing housing for people on lower incomes. Rooted in gospel values, its Christian ethos has ensured a unique pastoral presence and availability to residents, unlike secular housing provision. However, current trustees also recognise the need to address poverty in its less obvious manifestations such as are related to spiritual, mental and physical health, and see the role of a parish nurse as integral to achieving this. For the right person, there is a unique opportunity to integrate their nursing expertise with their faith, thereby adding a holistic dimension to the charity’s objective not previously contemplated in this way.

OUR VISION FOR THE PARISH NURSING SERVICE

While Herefordshire is a beautiful rural county, this charm hides some serious issues. National measures of poverty tend to focus on large cities, such that the specific challenges of rural or country town life—like high housing costs, transport, difficulty accessing community healthcare provision and social isolation — can often fall under the radar.

Poverty means more than lack of money although this often sits at the heart of other manifestations. Addressing matters of health and access to health and social services can, and should, be understood as another form of poverty alleviation which can have tangible benefits for the elderly, carers and young families on low incomes. Furthermore, poverty in psycho-spiritual care and dignity, particularly related to death and dying are significant issues in our rural setting.

Recognising the needs described above, the Hereford Cathedral Almshouses Charity has embarked on a strategy committed to alleviating such poverty. In an effort to provide groundbreaking pastoral, social and practical support for our communities, the trustees, in conjunction with the Chapter of Hereford Cathedral would like to appoint a Parish Nurse. This would initially be to support the residents of the Almshouses, with the intention, in due course, of expanding the service to those in the wider community, including potential collaboration with other local organisations.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Parish Nurse will play a vital role in helping to achieve holistic pastoral care by supporting and building relationships with the residents of the Almshouses in Hereford and Ledbury, and being appropriately available to support the community associated with Hereford Cathedral which has a growing number of elderly people and young families.

Responsible to the Dean of Hereford and linked with Parish Nursing Ministries UK (PNMUK), the Parish Nurse is to provide nursing support to recipients, regardless of their faith position. This support will integrate spiritual, physical, psychological, emotional and social health to the residents of our Almshouses in Hereford and Ledbury, and the wider cathedral community. Supported by the Steering Group, the Parish Nurse will be accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Chapter of Hereford Cathedral, the Hereford Cathedral Almshouses Charity, and a spiritual supervisor who will be determined in due course.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support Holistic Health

• Integrate faith and health through providing a holistic assessment of need
• Support individuals from the Almshouses and Cathedral community in dealing with health issues and concerns, through collaboratively planned health advice, support and spiritual care
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the care provision, adjusting the care plans as required
• Where appropriate, support risk assessments to ensure that health needs are being met
• Where appropriate, develop screening opportunities for residents in the Almshouses and cathedral community
• Where appropriate, attend local meetings with health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care
• Ensure parish nursing activities and advice are evidence based and supported by current research

Health Education

• Provide and promote appropriate health education to individuals and groups, aiming to increase understanding of health concerns and to empower people to make positive choices to improve their health
• Focus on a variety of educational activities for all ages which can explore the relationship between values, attitudes, lifestyle, faith and health
• Develop opportunities for health education activities in the Almshouses and at community events

Health Advocacy

• Provide an advocacy role that supports people to access health services
• Initiate and support referrals to other health professionals as appropriate

Referrals

• Liaise with appropriate agencies and authorities in order to support the health needs of individuals
• Signpost to health, social care, faith organisations and voluntary sector services as appropriate, to access the most suitable resources for holistic care

Support Groups

• Develop appropriate support groups, following assessment of need of residents of the Almhouses and Cathedral community
• Support the Cathedral Pastor and Pastoral Visiting Team

Integration of Faith and Health

• Integrate faith and health in all activities and contacts, aiming to promote the understanding of the relationship between faith and health
• Pray with or for clients, if requested and appropriate or, if preferred, refer them to a faith group/leader of their choice
• Facilitate or assist with a service of, for example, Holy Communion in their home, as appropriate

Professional Management

• Promote safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk in all parish nursing activities
• Attend Steering Group meetings and regular one to one meetings with line manager
• Work as an autonomous and lone practitioner, ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures of Hereford Cathedral Chapter, including those related to lone working
• Maintain accurate, systematic and timely record keeping of health interventions in keeping with NMC Record Keeping guidance, ensuring safe storage and disposal of documentation
• Maintain statistical information and data as required by the Almshouses charity, Hereford Cathedral Chapter and PNMUK
• Manage the resources of the parish nursing service, including any financial resources, in line with professional standards
• Participate in an Annual Development and Performance Review with line manager
• Ensure that the Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies of Hereford Cathedral Chapter and the NMC are stringently adhered to
• Maintain the Parish Nurse Accreditation Standards, annually reviewing these with the Regional Nurse Coordinator and line manager
• Record and take appropriate action if any accident or incident occurs involving a volunteer, client, staff member or visitor

Personal Development

• Be aware of, and always act in accordance with, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain NMC registration
• Work within the scope of professional knowledge and competence
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills, and undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with the individual parish nurse, and organisational needs
• Ensure personal spiritual care needs are identified and met, and participate in regular spiritual supervision
• Attend PNMUK Community of Practice events for professional development, supervision and peer support

The above-mentioned tasks are a summary of the key responsibilities involved; however, the post holder may be asked to carry out other tasks as directed by the Almshouses Charity trustees/Parish Nurse Steering Group/other authority.

The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 part 1(1-3) applies to this post. The post is restricted to practicing Christians.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential qualities:

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health/Learning Disability)
• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
• Evidence of post registration education and training
• Completion of the PNMUK Preparation for Parish Nursing Practice Course or willingness to undertake this (the next Preparation for Practice Course starts on 7 September with sessions on 8, 14 & 28 September and 5 & 12 October 2026)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fully insured for business use and service user transportation
• Confident user of Microsoft Office

Desirable qualities:

• Community Nursing/Specialist Practitioner Qualification
• Some theological or discipleship training or willingness to undertake this

Experience

Essential qualities:

• Significant post-registration experience of Community Nursing
• Have a love of God’s people and be comfortable and willing to pray with and for others when appropriate

Desirable qualities:

• Previous management experience
• Experience of teaching
• Experience in delivering health education
• Experience of working in the UK as a Registered Nurse 

Skills and Knowledge

Essential qualities:

• High level of nursing expertise
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Decision making skills
• Good communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Commitment to work within the NMC Code of Conduct
• Commitment to personal and spiritual development
• Regular safeguarding training
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance development and its implementations
• Knowledge of the purpose and value of professional supervision and support of staff
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities

Other

Essential qualities:

• Regular member of a church of any Christian denomination
• Willingness to attend a cathedral service at least monthly
• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations

HOW TO APPLY

For full details and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of the Hereford Cathedral website. Fully completed application forms must be received before midday on the closing date of 30 April 2026. 

Team: Research

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with occasional overnight stays 

Salary: Up to £51,443 per year 

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our Cat Scientist - Emerging Welfare Technology 

• Support the development, validation, and practical application of feline welfare data collection tools. 

• Coordinate on-site technical logistics and data collection at UK adoption centres, including hardware deployment and software troubleshooting, while designing resilient, internet-enabled monitoring systems. 

• Use specialised programming skills to develop and maintain interactive software applications, creating user-friendly mechanisms for stakeholders to interrogate research outputs and inform management decisions. 

• Act as technical project lead for the transition of a Markerless Pose Estimation (MPE) system from external academic development into internal pipelines for automated cat behaviour and activity monitoring. 

• Lead and support on evidence synthesis projects and associated publications, in order to create robust knowledge bases for shelter, unowned and owned cat welfare and risk factors. 

About the Research team: 

• The Feline Welfare Research Team are a small but growing team of six scientists, who sit within the wider Cat Welfare department. The team supports the organisation in improving our understanding of feline welfare both on a population and individual basis across a range of disciplines including epidemiology, demography and welfare assessment. 

• The team are responsible for providing the charity with scientific expertise. 

What we’re looking for in our Cat Scientist - Emerging Welfare Technology: 

• Extensive experience undertaking non-invasive animal behaviour and welfare studies, including first-author publications. 

• Significant experience in research project design and leadership, including planning, oversight, and completion of projects on time and within budget. 

• Experience leading and advising on data-led research and innovation projects to inform animal management or conservation strategies 

• Strong programming and statistical data analysis skills including experience of transitioning academic research or coding systems into practical, operational tools to support positive animal health and welfare outcomes

• Solid grasp of research principles and the ability to find, absorb, and apply new analytical techniques 

What we can offer you: 

• range of health benefits 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing 

• and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 3rd April 2026 

Virtual interview date: 16th and 17th April 2026 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

2. Virtual interview and presentation 

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. 

Hybrid/Redcar TS10 4AB

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ITE Faculty Administrator to join the National Institute of Teaching. In this pivotal role, you’ll support the ITE Programme Manager to ensure our ITE provision is well supported.

About us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

At the NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and this role helps ensure our programmes are delivered smoothly and professionally, so that trainees, mentors and partner schools receive a consistently excellent experience.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our team in the North and West region. They will support our ITE Programme Manager, who is responsible for the proactive and effective planning, execution and administration of our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme. The ITE Regional Administrator reports to the programme manager and will work closely with colleagues to ensure the programme is well supported. This role also supports colleagues in the south and west region.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong track record of providing administrative support, ideally in an education setting, who enjoys regular contact with participants and partners. Great communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as is being proactive and self-motivated, with a positive approach to work. 

The role is based at our Redcar campus, so you should be within commutable distance; our campus post code is TS10 4AB. The role is predominantly hybrid with the need to be on site at least once a fortnight. The role will, on occasion, be required to travel to other sites across the country and travel expenses will be paid.  

Key benefits

• Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
• Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
• Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
• Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
• Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
• Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
• Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
• Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

If you have any queries about this role, please email our recruitment team.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 4.00pm on Thursday, 2 April 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

Hybrid/London, Birmingham, Blackburn, Doncaster, Bradford, Redcar or Bristol

We are recruiting for a talented and experienced Graphic Designer to join the National Institute of Teaching and support the creation of high‑quality, engaging visual content across our programmes and campaigns.

About us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

We believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and we’re looking for someone who shares that belief.

About the role

As our Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the visual identity of the national institute. Working closely with the Head of PR and Communications and wider Partnerships team, you will create high-quality, engaging visual content that supports our campaigns, programmes and brand.

You will be responsible for producing compelling design across a range of channels, including print, digital and social media, ensuring consistency and excellence across all outputs. With a strong eye for detail and creativity, you will help translate complex ideas into clear, engaging and accessible visual communications.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation, helping to elevate our brand presence across the education sector and ensure our communications stand out in a competitive landscape.

This is a hybrid role, and it is anticipated that the postholder will work on campus one day per fortnight. We offer flexible working and would consider part-time hours for the right candidate.

Key benefits

• Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
• Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
• Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
• Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
• Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
• Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
• Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
• Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

If you have any queries about this role, please email our recruitment team.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 4.00pm on Friday, 3 April 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

Hybrid/within commuting distance of one of our campuses

We are excited to offer a temporary opportunity for two experienced communications professionals to join us at an exciting time of growth and impact. With a strong marketing and communications background, you will help shape the voice and brand of the National Institute of Teaching.

About us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

At the NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and this role helps ensure our programmes are delivered smoothly and professionally, so that trainees, mentors and partner schools receive a consistently excellent experience.

About the role

We are seeking two Communications Managers, to work closely with the Head of PR and Communications and help shape the voice and brand of the National Institute of Teaching. Your work will support the organisation in articulating its value to the education sector and strengthening its reputation by engaging key stakeholders. 

With a strong marketing and communications background, you will be confident adapting your approach to suit a wide range of audiences, from frontline teachers to government policymakers. As a strategic thinker, you will bring excellent project management skills and take responsibility for leading key communications campaigns and event plans. 

A key aspect of the role is overseeing our core communication channels, including the website, social media and email communications. Your attention to detail will ensure all content is of the highest quality and aligned with our brand and tone of voice. 

These roles offer significant scope to make an impact and bring forward new ideas. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

These are hybrid roles, and it is anticipated that the postholders will work on campus one day per fortnight. We offer flexible working and would consider part-time hours for the right candidates. 

Key benefits

• Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
• Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
• Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
• Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
• Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
• Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
• Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
• Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

If you have any queries about this role, please email our recruitment team.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 4.00pm on Friday, 3 April 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. At the heart of the RNLI are thousands volunteers and their passion, talent and kindness has supported saving lives for over 200 years. Recognising the incredible contributions of our volunteers, supporters, and staff is vitally important to us — their commitment is what makes saving lives possible.

About the role

Recognising the huge contribution that volunteers make to the organisation is something we are immensely passionate about and to help us do this, we are looking for a talented Recognition Adviser to join the Volunteering Development and Inclusion team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our approach to volunteer recognition both now and for the future. In addition to leading the team in delivering our existing awards and events programme, the post holder will co-ordinate the review of current ways of working whilst exploring new ways of recognising volunteers.

About you

You will be an experienced, motivated volunteering professional who has developed and implemented volunteering recognition initiatives on a similar scale. Your communication and stakeholder engagement skills will be first class with experience of delivering volunteering recognition and most importantly, you will be passionate about making a difference.

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance

An understanding of volunteering or previous experience of working in another charity would be helpful, but is not essential.

For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 5 April 2026.

Interview date: w/c 13 April 2026.

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

The Compliance Officer will safeguard the charity by contributing to robust internal governance and compliance processes, supporting risk identification and management processes and being mindful of relevant legislation and regulation. This role will be able to interpret regulatory guidance and make suggestions for changes to internal processes, including but not limited to guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Through the development and utilisation of new and existing processes, you will provide assurance to the charity’s leadership teams that the organisation operates in line with statutory obligations, internal policies and procedures and recognised best practice standards.

This role will co-ordinate and support the development, implementation, and regular review of policies and procedures that underpin strong internal controls and transparent decision-making. Responsible for supporting colleagues with identification, assessment, and monitoring of incidents and operational risks, helping to record proportionate controls and review periods to protect all stakeholders. In doing so, you will promote a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement across the charity. 

This role focuses on the processes that support operational day-to-day governance and compliance, as opposed to overarching governance which falls to the responsibility of the CEO, supported by the Board Secretary/ Executive Assistance role.   

Working closely with the Finance and Operations Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and external Data Protection Officer to ensure a co-ordinated and streamlined approach to governance, compliance and risk across the whole organisation. 

This role is not responsible for: 

• Acting as Board Secretary 

• Strategic decision making 

• Providing legal advice 

• Acting as the Data Protection Officer 

You Will Bring: 

A strong understanding of internal governance frameworks, ability to implement and coordinate risk management principles and processes and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance. You will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the confidence to ensure processes are applied across the organisation. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you will proactively help others to identify risk and implement and record effective mitigations and controls. You will be able to implement processes which support continuous learning and improvement of policies and procedures. You will work closely with others who have a responsibility for compliance, quality measures and risk identification processes ensuring seamless working across departments.

You will also bring excellent written and spoken communication and have strong interpersonal skills, which enable you to deliver training to others and to foster a culture of integrity around compliance. You will build trusted relationships across the organisation while maintaining independence and objectivity in your own role, having the confidence to speak up if change is needed or processes and practice needs to change. 

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised with attention to detail and is able to work collaboratively with a focus on operational delivery.

How to apply 

Please upload your CV and supporting cover letter outlining why you’re interested in the role. Please take your time to explain how your experience is relevant to this post.

Closing date: 9am Monday 6th April 2026 

Interviews:  

First stage virtual: w/c 13th April 2026 

Second stage in-person (Leeds): w/c 20th April 2026 

For more information, please refer to the attached recruitment pack.

About Spear

We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.

Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’).

About the role

We’re looking for a new Church Partnerships Manager to join us for this northern based role, with travel across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving national growth by developing and nurturing partnerships with churches across the North of England. You will be at the forefront of developing new relationships with potential early-stage partners, inspiring churches to engage with our mission, and supporting them through the pipeline, and helping to establish a diverse and thriving network of church partnerships.

We are looking for a confident relationship-builder who can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly church leaders, and who is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key information:

• Salary: £37,000
• Location: Regional travel in the North, Hybrid
• Full-time, 12-14month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension
• Closing date: Friday 10th April, 09.00am (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
• Strong leadership ability with the confidence to make effective decisions
• Outstanding people skills and emotional intelligence, capable of quickly winning trust and confidence, as well as network, influence and negotiate with church leaders and a range of audiences, internally and externally
• An understanding of the needs and workings of churches and their leaders, and the ability to innovate, build our growth strategy and generate new partnerships
• An excellent communicator (both written and verbal)
• Excellent initiative and a self-starter, with the ability to operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment and in response to the support needs of each partner
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate processes and structures and to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines
• Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint competent and experience of/ability to use databases

Are you an approachable, friendly, people person who feels at ease engaging with people facing homelessness?

Do you have the confidence to hop on the Justlife minibus and participate in outreach to temporary accommodation across Manchester, going out and meeting people where they are? Are you able to adapt to changing situations, think on your feet and problem solve?

Are you passionate about navigating through various systems to get the best outcomes for people who are homeless and living in temporary accommodation?

Are you open to supporting people using a trauma informed approach and reflecting on your practice with colleagues?

If you do want to work for an innovative, collaborative and solution focused organisation that supports homeless adults living in temporary accommodation then please apply! See below for details.

About Us

Why do we exist?

Justlife is in existence because we know thousands of people struggle to manage in poor and unsuitable temporary accommodation. Their stay isn’t temporary, they are likely to be suffering with deteriorating mental and physical health, becoming victims of crime, losing control of their life and even dying prematurely. We are working towards making their stays as short, safe and healthy as possible.

How do we operate?

Our values guide our work and are very important to us:

• Collaboration before competition
• People before programmes
• Innovation before institutions

What do we do?

Justlife delivers impactful services in Greater Manchester and Brighton & Hove, supporting and empowering people experiencing homelessness in temporary accommodation. We also drive positive system change across the national temporary accommodation sector, convening those with a common interest; people with lived experience, landlords, charities, local and national government, and carrying out research and gathering insights.

We aim to grow our impact and reach, supporting more people in temporary accommodation and to build a movement that brings about lasting positive change.

Why work for us?

Here at Justlife, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

Perks of working at Justlife

• Great holiday package! Starting at 27 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service)
• Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced pension contribution scheme, 5% Justlife contribution (correct at time of print)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Access to regular clinical supervision

About the job

About this role:

The role of Specialist Support Worker involves supporting a caseload of clients who are experiencing homelessness and taking part in regular outreach visits to temporary accommodation (TA) across Greater Manchester. The role requires the use of specialist knowledge and relationship skills to support clients with varying degrees of mental and physical health, addiction and trauma related issues to engage with health services and to access suitable housing solutions. The Specialist Support Worker is also expected to develop good working relationships with TA Landlords and Managers ensuring that their residents experience of TA is as positive as possible.

This will include advocacy in registering them for medical services and accompanying them to appointments, assisting them in addressing all aspects of physical and mental health and substance addiction needs, as well as advocating for them to get access to suitable housing and social security benefits. The role is dependent on excellent communication and collaborative working with colleagues and a variety of partners, including the Probation Service, local council services and other third sector organisations.

The role requires a high degree of motivation in addition to creativity and flexibility to support people with multiple and compound needs. With a passion to work collaboratively with others for the good of our clients, and with experience of working in a related field in a voluntary or paid capacity.

Making decisions ‘in the moment’ to mitigate risk with clients can place high emotional demands on the job holder. A high degree of emotional intelligence is required to support clients, many of whom have complex emotional needs, with backgrounds of trauma, neglect, abuse and involvement in the criminal justice system. In a role of this nature, you will experience a range of emotions from joy to grief and as such it requires a high level of resilience and self-awareness to cope with the emotional demands of the role.

The role sits within a highly supportive team with all staff in receipt of regular line management and external clinical supervision; with reflective practice actively encouraged in team meetings.

Key terms and conditions

Job Title: Specialist Support Worker

Hours: 31 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Normal hrs to be worked: Monday/Wednesday 9am-5pm and Tuesday/Thursday 9am-5.30pm

Location: Justlife Centre, Manchester

Salary: £15.33 p/h (£29,894 per annum pro rata)

Application Process

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification. The person specification details key areas of knowledge, experience, skills and personal attributes required for the role. Please describe in this section, using examples from your experience, how you meet the person specification. Short listing will be based upon how well you demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification in your cover letter.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We value authentic applications but recognise that Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.

Deadline for applications is midnight 9th April, but we may close this early if enough suitable applicants are identified.

Provisional interview dates will be the week of 20th April.

Role description

Service Delivery:

Using frontline practical and procedural knowledge of working with people with multiple and compound needs to support them to engage with health care, wellbeing services, benefits and housing services during their housing vulnerability.

This could include, but is not limited to:

• Assisting people in addressing housing, financial, health and wellbeing needs through the support pathway.
• Connecting people with appropriate support services such as substance misuse services, GP, mental health services, advocating on behalf of the client and accompanying them to appointments.
• Supporting the delivery of outreach to TA’s across Greater Manchester on the Justlife minibus. This includes engaging with residents, managers and landlords of TA to build effective working relationships and establish support needs.
• Helping to increase the self-confidence of clients to improve their chances of moving on from their housing vulnerability through one to one key work sessions, group activities and outreach.
• Maintaining regular contact, a listening ear and emotional support during times of crisis.
• Liaising with Landlords and property Managers to identify residents who would like support and to help prevent evictions.
• Manage own calendar to deliver a caseload during periods of work-related pressure, including actively pursuing the project outcomes set for the project and individual clients.
• Use interpersonal and communication skills to provide support to clients and collaborate with others including colleagues, partner agencies, health care professionals and external agencies through joint working.
• Take duty of care seriously by assessing the client’s social and environmental conditions, identifying and passing on information to and from relevant professionals, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained.
• Use of excellent writing skills to prepare and submit referrals and housing applications along with a good working knowledge of housing legislation in order to advocate on behalf of people.
• Brief and liaise with other members of the team and external agencies regarding clients, enabling them to effectively carry out their roles.
• Ensure accurate and up to date client data and case notes are recorded within our Inform database within the standards set by the organisation.
• Carry out light physical tasks, such as travelling to visit people on outreach, shopping, organising deliveries or lifting office equipment.

Service Development:

• Collaborate with the entire Specialist Support team to ensure support requirements are in place for all registered clients.
• Contribute to initiatives that seek to influence service improvements, implement changes and develop new interventions and support for clients.
• Provide data, reports and impact studies when requested.
• To be part of and contribute to the Justlife staff team, attending meetings as appropriate and to be involved in staff development, training, supervision and reflective practice as well as continuing professional development and training events where appropriate and be committed to team events.

Research:

• Supporting the wider Justlife vision to feed into research and help develop the service including the involvement of clients in design and delivery of the service.

Responsible to: Service Manager

Responsible for: N/A

This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Justlife. It is expected that the post holder will be as positive and flexible as possible in using this document as a framework, and in performing other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and skills and qualification of the post-holder.

Person Specification

Experience:

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults (those experiencing homelessness or housing vulnerability, or a comparable client group).
• Experience of working with drug and alcohol dependent adults and those experiencing poor mental health.
• Experience of working with people in contact with the criminal justice system.

Skills:

• Care, empathy and skilled in dealing with emotionally vulnerable clients.
• Excellent ability to engage with clients in an empowering manner.
• Effective communication; written and oral skills.
• Effective administrative and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Driving licence holder and access to a vehicle (desirable).

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate knowledge of assessment, support planning and interventions that help clients experiencing homelessness or housing vulnerability to feel connected and healthier.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the challenges and solutions to working with a client group who may be experiencing one or more of the following: poor health (physical and mental), substance misuse, homelessness and contact with the criminal justice system.
• An understanding of health and safety and safeguarding policies and procedures that aim to keep staff and clients safe.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to equal opportunities in our service delivery.
• High level of self-awareness and the ability to maintain personal wellbeing through periods of pressure and stress.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work well in a team and as a lone worker.

We’re looking for a confident, proactive, and highly organised Community Programme Coordinator to join the team, and be responsible for planning and coordinating activities, events, and other group offers here at the Likewise Community Hub, Kitchen, and Garden in Camden. 

Please note, we may decide to stop taking applications earlier than the 10th of April if we receive a high number of applicants. Please also ensure you read through the job pack attached before submitting your application.

About the Role:

Job Title: Community Programme Coordinator 

Salary: £29,000

Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service)

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full time

Based: At the Likewise Community Hub, Camden; Flexible; Minimum of 4 days in person, up to 1 day a week remote

About Us 

Likewise is an innovative social care and mental health charity working at the heart of the Camden community, supporting individuals experiencing loneliness, isolation and social exclusion. We provide a range of one-to-one and community offers, and our goal is to create spaces and places where people from all walks of life and with varying levels of need can find belonging, connection, and support navigating life.

At the Likewise Community Hub, we offer a programme of activities, events, and therapies that are free and open to all adults, but with a particular focus on those experiencing social isolation, loneliness, or marginalisation through mental ill health. We want to continue developing into a vibrant, thriving and inclusive wellbeing hub.

About You

Essential experience and skills would include:

- Planning, delivering, and coordinating projects, activities, or events with multiple stakeholders

- Using Microsoft Office, with strong knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Forms in particular, and being comfortable learning new systems

- Supporting or coordinating volunteers and/or placement students

- Attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and administrative tasks

- Building relationships and engaging with community members, volunteers, or service users

- Working with people who may have varying support needs, including mental health challenges

- Responding thoughtfully to, or managing challenging situations and conflict while maintaining appropriate boundaries

- Building positive relationships with external partners, communicating with care while representing the needs and values of the organisation

It would also be great if you had...:

- Experience working in the charity, community, or health and social care sector

- Experience in supporting and implementing project reporting, monitoring, or evaluation tools

- Some familiarity with housing, social care, or welfare systems, or experience in supporting people to navigate these            

- Experience designing and distributing promotional materials, or using tools such as Canva, MailChimp, etc

- Familiarity or knowledge of adult safeguarding, duty of care, and GDPR principles                    

- Experience using project coordination tools, databases, and/or CRM systems

- Some familiarity with the local area or experience working in the Borough of Camden                                                                 

How to Apply

More information about this role and how to apply can be found in the Job Information Pack attached below. Please read through it before you apply. The deadline for submitting your application form, CV, and your supporting statement with the answers to your written application (see information pack for guiding questions) is 9 am on the 10th of April, 2026. 

Please do not include your name or any other personal characteristics on your CV or supporting statement. This helps us to look at applications anonymously.

For any questions or enquiries related to our recruitment process

View our job information pack for details on how to contact us.

About the organisation

nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

About the service

East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support.  Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.

About the role

The Rapid Response ISVA provides proactive support and advocacy service to female survivors of sexual violence aged 16+ who are engaging with the criminal justice system. This role will have a focus on supporting survivors who have been subjected to group-based Childhood Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and whose criminal justice cases have been reopened under Operation Beaconport/Pintar. You will work as part of a growing Feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls. These posts involve travel across East London, and a hybrid model of home, outreach and office working.

We’re looking for highly organised and self-motivated women who are passionate about ending violence against women.  You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and girls. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minoritised women.

Job Ref:     205

Hours: 35 hours per week (including up to 1 evening a week and occasional Saturday mornings)

Salary: £29,000- £32,000 dependent on experience and qualifications (unqualified £29,000-£30,000, unqualified

£30,000 - £32,000 – qualified

Location:Hybrid model of office, outreach and home working

Term:                     Funded until March 2028

Closing date: 10am, 13 April 2026

Interview date: 22 April 2026

CVs will not be accepted.

This  post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

Do you have a track record of delivering outstanding fundraising results? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to develop and lead fundraising campaigns that ultimately help young people succeed? We are looking for a fundraising professional to lead the alumni and fundraising activities at the BRGS Fundraising Trust, a charity connected to Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School.

About Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a mixed secondary grammar school and sixth form for 11 to 18 year olds in Waterfoot, Lancashire. We joined Star Academies in 2023 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has a charitable foundation, the BRGS Fundraising Trust, that raises and distributes funding to support Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School pupils. It exists to expand opportunities and improve outcomes for all pupils at the school, with a particular focus on supporting those with additional barriers to success, such as pupils from lower‑income families.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to lead the development of fundraising and alumni engagement for the BRGS Fundraising Trust. Your expertise will secure the support of our community to continue to provide an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a proactive leader with strong fundraising knowledge and skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering fundraising projects and campaigns, preferably in education contexts, with proven ability to develop relationships with alumni, parents and other donors.

The successful candidate will be employed by Star Academies and will deliver the fundraising strategy for the school and charity.

You will have:

• A degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in fundraising through individual giving and major donors.
• Experience cultivating and stewarding major donors and senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of effective fundraising practice and donor stewardship.
• Knowledge of alumni relations and community engagement strategies.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

This role is full time, however we are open to requests for part-time working, with a minimum of 3 days a week.

At least 50% of the role will be on site at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, with the remaining proportion undertaken remotely if preferred by the postholder.

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact the school.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 1 June 2026.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

About the organisation

nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

About the service

East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support.  Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.

Job Ref: 206

Hours:  14 hours per week including 1 evening per week

Salary: [£12,600 – £14,000 (FTE £31,500 - £35,000 depending on experience

Team: East London Rape Crisis Therapeutic Team

Location:  East London (Current office locations include Islington, Dagenham Heathway and Waltham Forest. We have      further satellite counselling hubs across East London. We offer a hybrid working approach combined of office, outreach and home working)

Term: This post is funded until March 2028

Cvs will not be accepted

This  post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

About Spear Norwich

Spear Norwich is a partnership between Spear and East Church Norwich!

East Church Norwich

Their vision is to play their part in sharing and reaching the East of England with the good news of Jesus. They are a large and growing church, one church, yet formed of multiple parishes across the city of Norwich. They are a family, journeying through life together, seeking to love God, to love each other, and to love those around us, as we gather and scatter. They gather on Sundays, as groups, communities, teams, and as family to worship, pray, and to open God's word, and to be filled over and over again with the Holy Spirit. They gather to connect with one another, to have fun, and to encourage each other along the way. They then scatter, to play their part in the mission that God calls us to, empowered by his Spirit to live everyday, supernatural lives for him.
 

Spear is at the very forefront of their mission to bring life through Jesus to all. They believe that every person, whether young or old, has a unique call on their life, and they want to see each person find the purpose for which they have been created. Find out more on their website.

You would be employed by East Church with Spear Norwich as a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss further before applying, although Spear will also provide an informal conversation to discuss East Church's theology early on in the application process.

Key Information:

• Salary: from £28,000 - £32,000 FTE
• Part-time, 4 days a week - Monday to Thursday
• 25 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
• The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms

Recruitment Process

Application Deadline: Monday 13th April, 5pm

Informal Call

Short Administration Task

Assessment and Interview Day: Monday 20th April

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and East Church. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader.
• Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education
• A dynamic and engaging individual with an enthusiasm for and experience of group and 1-1 coaching and training.
• An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!