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Trauma Stabilisation Worker
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Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
Job Title: Trauma Stabilisation Worker
Location: Based in Hove. Unfortunately there is no step free access available at this service.
Salary: £31,000 (Full Time Equivalent)
Shift Pattern: 8 hours a week Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and resident needs.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Trauma Stabilisation Worker to join our team based in Hove. In this role, you will support women who have experienced significant trauma and multiple disadvantages, including domestic and sexual violence, exploitation, homelessness, mental ill-health and substance use.
As a Trauma Stabilisation Worker, you will deliver person-centred support and structured interventions to help residents manage trauma, build emotional regulation skills and develop coping strategies to support recovery and housing stability. You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to maintain a trauma-informed, psychologically informed environment that promotes safety, consistency and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Support residents experiencing trauma, mental ill-health, substance use, homelessness and complex needs
Deliver structured 1:1 trauma stabilisation interventions and maintain a manageable caseload
Help residents build emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence to sustain housing and move forward positively
Create and review personalised support plans through one-to-one work, group sessions, and multi agency collaboration
Recognise and respond to risks, including safeguarding concerns and deterioration in mental health
Plan and deliver trauma-informed group activities and contribute to house meetings
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to provide joined up support
Keep accurate, timely records and maintain high standards of case management and confidentiality
Support residents in crisis while maintaining clear professional boundaries
Lone working is part of the role, with support from a wider team
About You
We’re looking for an empathetic and resilient individual who understands the impact of trauma and the challenges faced by women with multiple and complex needs. You will have experience supporting people affected by issues such as domestic abuse, mental ill-health, homelessness, and substance use. You will be confident delivering structured support, including one-to-one interventions and group work and be able to engage individuals who may be in distress or disengaged from services.
You’ll be proactive, organised, and able to manage a varied workload, while working collaboratively within a team. You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and will have alignment with our SIG values. You will be keen to support our residents to achieve their individual goals and support them to be the best versions of themselves.
Understand safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries
Be committed to supporting residents to achieve their goals and independence
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and outgoing Young Carers Youth Worker in North Oxfordshire, who, as a member of the team, will provide support to young carers and plan and deliver a varied programme of social activities and trips, working directly with young carers. Join our small and friendly team and you’ll see the impact of the charity’s work first-hand.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide one-to-one support for Young Carers, liaising with other agencies to help ensure the best outcomes for Young Carers;
· Establish relationships with schools across North Oxfordshire offering them support in how they identify and respond to the needs of young carers in their classrooms.
· Assist schools in launching Young Carers Groups and introducing Young Carer Leads in their settings.
· Contribute towards awareness raising events and activities to increase the identification and support of Young Carers, including liaison with Schools and community group;
· Record all casework contact information and ensure that all appropriate consent forms, assessments, Baseline Forms, and other required information and administration is completed and recorded for all Young Carers;
· Ensure all tasks, procedures, and practices comply with Be Free Young Carers’ policies, including safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and equal opportunities;
· Set up and run a monthly youth club to support young carers socialisation.
Interviews will be offered for the week commencing 22nd June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Membership Co-ordinator
Barnwood is an independent charitable Trust. We get millions of pounds of funding out into the county every year. But money is only part of the story.
We join with the people, communities and organisations in Gloucestershire’s disability and mental health movement – driving forward change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live.
We are looking for a new Membership Co-ordinator to join the team to coordinate our engagement scheme ‘Barnwood Circle’. Barnwood Circle is a network of disabled people, people with mental health conditions, and carers, who inform and shape our work by sharing experiences and expertise.
Our Membership Co-ordinator is a key contact for members. We are looking for someone who can provide excellent administration and coordination of Circle meetups and projects. The Membership Co-ordinator helps us make our communication accessible and relevant to members, and enables members to participate by ensuring access requirements are met.
Specialist experience relevant to disability and mental health challenges, including safeguarding, specialist communications or cultural awareness is welcomed for this role.
We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support– this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:
· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health conditions.
Contract Terms:
Summary of Key Duties:
Coordination of engagement scheme
1. Develop and maintain a project-based overview of Barnwood Circle activity.
2. Support participation from disabled people and people with mental health conditions with the widest possible range of lived experiences.
3. Manage registration of new members and Barnwood’s database.
4. Provide administration of Barnwood Circle member agreements, payments and expenses claims for taking part in projects with the Barnwood team.
5. Collate feedback and support evaluation of Barnwood Circle activity.
Communications and Events
· Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to ensure that communications and channels used to engage disabled people and people with mental health conditions are effective, accessible, and relevant.
· Coordinate the creation of communications products which engage a wide range of disabled people and people with mental health conditions, commissioning specialist resources where necessary.
· Support teams across the Trust to engage meaningfully with Barnwood Circle members and create communications to resource this.
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
· Demonstrable knowledge of project planning tools and techniques.
· Demonstrable knowledge of accessibility tools and techniques.
· Proven success in engaging those with complex needs and/or those who are routinely marginalised.
For full details please see our application pack.
Summary of Skills
· Exceptional interpersonal skills, self-awareness, enabling excellent working relationships with a wide range of people.
· Strong written and verbal communications skills that engage a wide range of audiences and which champion accessible communication.
· Digital skills which are applicable across a wide range of channels and work for a wide range of audiences.
· Project management and administration skills.
· Ability to prioritise own workload, set objectives and meet deadlines.
· Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WhatsApp, Teams and Zoom).
· CRM database management.
Benefits:
· 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)
· Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.
· Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
· Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.
· We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.
· Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.
· Assistance dogs are welcome!
Guidance On Applications:
Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.
You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.
Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org.
We want our application process to be right for you as an individual. If there’s anything we can do to make the process below more straightforward for you, please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org and we will contact you to discuss what support we may be able to provide.
Our careers page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place.
· Deadline for applications: 12.00 noon on Friday 12th June 2026
· First interviews: Tuesday 23rd June and Wednesday 24th June 2026
· Second stage interviews: Wednesday 1st July 2026
We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Barnwood acts as an agent of social change, working alongside disabled people and people with mental health conditions to create that change.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context and background
Remote/Home based, ideally in the central East Midlands areas of Leicestershire/Warwickshire, travel required.
The NSPCC's purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect of children across the UK and Channel Islands. We do this through 3 core strategic goals:
Could you help us by joining the Schools Service team, playing an integral role in delivering these goals through education settings?
Could you demonstrate skills and experience (current or transferable) that meet our person specification for this role?:
If so, we would love to hear about you.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Schools Service Manager, the Schools Coordinator role will mainly be responsible for delivering the Schools Service and local offer to primary and secondary school settings. This includes (not an exhaustive list):
If you are interested in applying for this role, we encourage you to apply early. To help us manage the process we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a strong response to the role.
In keeping with our values and our policies, if any individuals who are regrettably at risk of redundancy apply for a role and meet the minimum essential criteria they will be given priority consideration. We hope that you understand our position on this and that this will not discourage from applying. We cannot predict who, internally, will apply for a role, or whether they will meet the minimum essential criteria. Where no at-risk candidates meet the minimum essential criteria, all applications will be considered as normal.
As a key member of the Trusts & Grants team, The Trusts & Grants Fundraiser will work closely with the Trusts & Grants Manager to raise funds from a portfolio of charitable trusts in accordance with Child Bereavement UK’s budgets and targets.
Initiative, creativity, excellent organization and writing skills are required, together with the ability to develop persuasive proposals and nurture effective relationships with key stakeholders across Child Bereavement UK and externally.
This role comes at a particularly important time for CBUK when the charity is looking to evolve and grow services, diversify into new areas, and raise significant funds for ongoing work. The Trusts & Grants Team are a vital part of the charity’s expansion into new areas, and the post-holder will have the opportunity to work with frontline staff to develop new projects and bids.
Main Responsibilities
Leadership
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Benefits
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 16th June 2026 at midnight
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Please refer to our recruitment pack for further details on the interview process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
FORCE Cancer Charity is seeking a Community Fundraiser to join our Income Generation team. This is a rewarding role, focused on building relationships with supporters, growing fundraising income and raising awareness of FORCE and our work across Exeter and the wider Devon community.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and strengthening relationships with new and existing supporters, ensuring individuals, community groups, schools and local businesses receive an exceptional level of support and engagement. The role will focus on identifying and securing new community fundraising opportunities, supporting existing fundraising activity, and helping to deliver ambitious income growth targets.
A central part of the role will involve engaging with local schools, clubs, associations, volunteers and community groups to inspire support for FORCE’s work supporting people affected by cancer. You will deliver talks and presentations, attend fundraising events and cheque presentations, support third-party fundraisers, and build long-term relationships that encourage ongoing support and community involvement.
Working closely with the wider Income Generation team, you will also contribute to fundraising campaigns, supporter stewardship, volunteer engagement and awareness-raising activity. The role includes maintaining accurate supporter records, responding to donor enquiries with warmth and professionalism, and ensuring all supporters receive timely acknowledgement and excellent care throughout their fundraising journey.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, organised and personable individual with strong relationship-building and communication skills. You may already have experience within fundraising or be able to demonstrate transferable skills from a customer-facing, community engagement, sales, or relationship management background. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, engaging with a wide range of audiences, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about community engagement and motivated by making a genuine difference to the lives of people affected by cancer across Devon.
Working Pattern: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday (Some evening and weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu.)
Interview Date: 1st July 2026
Working to support anyone affected by cancer in Exeter and Devon



Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North England Fostering Service has recently been rated ‘Good' by Ofsted.
We are committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. Wwe are now looking for a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our committed team.
Our North England service covers Yorkshire, Humber, and the North East of England. This role will mainly cover the North East, with expectations of traveling to North Yorkshire on occasions.
About the Role
This exciting opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion.
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to deliver high-quality care.
Key responsibilities include:
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an individual who is:
Why Join Barnardo's?
Additional Information
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Supervising Social Worker
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Job Title - Senior Supervising Social Worker
Homebased - (travel across Bristol and surrounding areas, including Bath & South Gloucestershire)
£42,032 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £1,500 OOH allowance per annum (once on the rota)
35 hours | Mon–Fri | Permanent
Why Join TACT?
Benefits
Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits
Training & Career Development
The Role
You’ll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package, including:
What You’ll Need
Travel
Key Dates
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications.
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.
The Paralegal will support the Legal team by providing high-quality legal and governance assistance across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, data protection, charity governance, and compliance. This role will help ensure the organisation operates effectively, ethically, and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, while supporting the charity’s wider mission and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support the Legal & Compliance team with commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, and contract lifecycle management.
· Assist with data protection compliance and related processes, including maintaining confidentiality and supporting GDPR obligations.
· Support governance, company secretarial, and charity law related matters as required.
· Conduct legal and regulatory research on matters affecting the charity and non-profit sector.
· Maintain accurate legal records, filing systems, and documentation.
· Assist with the preparation and management of policies, agreements, and governance materials.
· Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across departments, escalating legal or compliance risks appropriately.
· Liaise with external legal advisers, regulators, trustees, and other stakeholders where necessary.
· Monitor legal and compliance deadlines to ensure timely action.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Law degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ Paralegal or relevant legal support experience.
· Experience supporting commercial contracts.
· Sound understanding of data protection principles and confidentiality requirements.
· Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
· Good judgement, including the ability to assess legal or operational risk and escalate appropriately.
· Confident user of Microsoft Office and comfortable working with legal processes and documentation.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 7th June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen
We are seeking a creative and engaging Sessional Youth Worker with a passion for cooking and supporting young people to build confidence, life skills and wellbeing through food.
Position: Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen
Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening shifts
Location: Burnt Oak, North West London
Working Pattern: Tuesday PM and Friday PM
Contract: Sessional / Part Time
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your culinary skills with meaningful youth work in a vibrant community setting. Working within a dedicated training kitchen, you will support young people to develop cooking skills, confidence and healthy living habits through fun, engaging and inclusive sessions.
You will work with young people of all abilities, from beginners through to those considering catering or hospitality careers, helping to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can learn and thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
We are looking for someone energetic, approachable and passionate about working with young people.
You will ideally have:
Experience supporting young people facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges would be highly beneficial.
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Cooking Tutor, Catering Tutor, Hospitality Trainer, Food Workshop Facilitator, Activities Coordinator, Engagement Worker, Kitchen Facilitator or Youth Activities Lead. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Barnardo's have a great opportunity for a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic Volunteer Co-ordinator to join the team at Rugby Children and Family Centres and help make a real difference in the community.
As Volunteer Co‑ordinator, you'll also have the opportunity to get out into the community—attending local events, promoting our services, and encouraging others to get involved. You'll work closely with the Early Years and Children's Lead, supporting the Family Voice forum and helping ensure families' voices are heard. As this role involves travelling across the local area, access to your own transport will be important.
This post requires:
Barnardo's is proud to deliver Children and Family Centre services across Warwickshire, working in partnership with a wide range of local organisations. Together, we offer a variety of activities and support for children, young people, and their families. Our aim is simple but powerful: to help families thrive, grow in confidence, and build the resilience they need for life.
If you're passionate about supporting families and enjoy working with people, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that truly makes a difference in the community.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
There when it matters
About the role:
The Regional Fundraiser is responsible for delivering sustainable net income through a variety of income streams across a hospice catchment area in line with fundraising strategy.
The post holder delivers locally tailored activity, building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters, community groups, businesses and volunteers to grow income and engagement.
Working closely with the Regional Fundraising Team Manager and colleagues, the role contributes to planning, delivery and mitigation across key income streams.
As an ambassador, representing the charity within the local community, promoting collaboration across hospice, retail and fundraising teams.
The role ensures excellent supporter stewardship, accurate data management and compliant fundraising practice.
Through excellent supporter care, compliant practice and flexible cross-team collaboration, the Regional Fundraiser drives net income and supports the long-term sustainability and reputation of Sue Ryder.
About you:
Essential Criteria
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
Closing date: 10th June
Interviews: TBC
**We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Competitive Benefits Package
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
Are you our next Trusts Fundraising Officer?
If you have a talent for story telling, are looking for a role where your words can make a lasting impact and are passionate about giving vulnerable young people life changing opportunities, then this is the job for you. We’re seeking a talented individual who can tell our story and help secure vital funding from trusts and grant-makers.
Trusts and other grant-makers are an important source of funding for our charity. As we look ahead, we’re expanding our Trusts fundraising portfolio to meet the growing needs of our programmes. This is where you come in.
As our Trusts Fundraising Officer, you’ll be an inspiring storyteller whose enthusiasm for our work shines through in your writing. You’ll play a key role in researching new funders, crafting compelling funding applications and keeping our supporters engaged with our work. Your work will involve developing case studies and gathering evidence to show the need for our services. This will help secure sustainable funding. You’ll be supported by our experienced Trusts Fundraising Manager to build lasting relationships with funders. Together, you’ll keep them engaged and informed about the positive impact they’re making on the young people we support.
The Trusts Fundraising Officer must be self-motivated, well organised, able to multi-task, have good administration skills and understand the “power of the outdoors”. Paid or voluntary experience in a fundraising environment is essential. This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to take the next step in their career, with plenty of scope to develop your skills and experience within a supportive team. Whilst the role is home-based you must live in the South West to ensure easy access for in-person meetings.
The Charity
At the Youth Adventure Trust, we use outdoor adventure to empower vulnerable young people from Swindon, Wiltshire and Somerset to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. We work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives. Dedicated support, guidance and mentoring from our staff and volunteers ensures young people receive the maximum benefit from our long-term intervention. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.
We’re proud to offer our programmes completely free of charge to participants which means the fundraising team is crucial. With ambitious plans to help more young people over the coming years, our Events Fundraising Officer role is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll be well-supported as part of a small fundraising team with a big heart, with plenty of opportunities to visit our programmes and see the tangible impact of your work.
What We’re Looking For:
Outstanding communication skills – You can write clearly, persuasively and passionately. You’re confident speaking to others about the charity’s work.
Writing experience – You have experience writing successful funding applications, proposals, or compelling articles, ideally but not necessarily with a fundraising focus
Fundraising experience - You may not have written a grant application before but you should have some paid or voluntary experience in a fundraising capacity.
Attention to detail – You take pride in your work, have a good eye for detail and a thorough approach.
Creativity - able to put together eye-catching proposals, impact graphics and social media posts.
Self-motivation and organisation – You’re able to manage your own time and prioritise effectively.
Passion for the outdoors and youth development – You understand the importance of giving vulnerable young people outdoor experiences and are willing to put on your waterproofs and join in on our activities and camps to witness first-hand the difference the Youth Adventure Trust makes.
Willingness to learn - if you think you have what it takes but don’t have lots of experience as a Trusts Fundraiser, this role comes with plenty of scope to develop your writing skills and gain experience within a supportive team environment.
Safer Recruitment
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
We use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Community Fundraiser
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £26,807 – £28,324 per annum (pro rata)
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 May 2028; Full-Time – 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 09/06/2026 at 23:59
The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Income Generation and Engagement Team as an Assistant Community Fundraiser!
As an Assistant Community Fundraiser, you will be an integral part of supporting the Community Fundraising team to reach their annual income target. You will oversee the running of the Edinburgh Fundraising Office, including stock management and managing a small team of volunteers. You will help support the team by co-ordinating supporter and volunteer communications and attend fundraising events when required.
About You:
Why CHAS?
Every week, in Scotland, three children die from an incurable condition, and CHAS provides unwavering care at every step on this hardest of journeys for families facing this devastating reality, in our two hospices, in hospitals and at home.
We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together because no-one should face the death of their child alone. As Assistant Community Fundraiser, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.
This is a pivotal moment to join CHAS. We’ve just launched More Than A Hospice – a £20 million appeal to change how Scotland cares for children who will die young, and for the families who love them.
As part of working with CHAS, you will:
The benefits package for working with CHAS include:
This role will be based in our Head Office in Edinburgh, with some travel to other CHAS sites required for meetings and for picking up / dropping off materials with supporters.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers page to complete your application.