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Disability Rights UK wish to hire an experienced Communications Officer to join our Sport England funded Get Yourself Active programme. The chosen candidate will be joining a highly successful team that has been working with disabled people for the last six years to change attitudes, perceptions and practices around physical activity and wellbeing.
We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications, with lived and/or professional experience of disability. The successful individual will work closely with Get Yourself Active team colleagues to manage internal and external communications and to engage new audiences and existing stakeholders. The post will play a key role in ensuring our communications are influential, informative and engaging, as well as leading on work supporting the redevelopment of our website.
To apply, please send your current CV together with a cover letter, outlining your interest in this job, addressing each point in the person specification. Applications without a suitable cover letter will not be considered. Closing date is 9.00am on Wednesday 26th May 2021; interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd June 2021.
Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation (DPO) led by, run by, and working for Disabled people.
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Join a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire.
Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (Leeds GATE) is an established and award-winning civil societyorganisationwith a national profile.
We arerecognisedas being innovative, brave and creative.Our overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies andTravellersthrough addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion.
We run a number ofa communityfacing and strategic projects to achieve our aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.Those who access our services and activities are members of Leeds GATE.
Job Purpose:
Working in Wakefield and Calderdale you will build trusted relationships with Leeds GATE members, residents and families living on the Heath Common local authority site (Wakefield), yards, houses and roadside across the Wakefield district and Calderdale Borough.
Through your relationships you will gain understanding of people’s strengths, interests and hobbies, whilst also building up knowledge of the needs of support, barriers and issues faced by Gypsies and Travellers.
As a community development worker you will help to develop and create opportunities to engage the community, such as activities and group work, thinking how these can help people to share their ideas, develop their skills, build confidence and empower them, as well as improving health and wellbeing outcomes to enable better lives.
An element of hybrid working is supported within this role but it is expected that the majority of work (80%) will be based on sites, outreach and community based events.
A world in which all Gypsies and Travellers have the opportunity to thrive and make choices as equal, valued and respected members of society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will lead on all aspects of safety, facilities and estate management at our outdoor learning centre Hindleap Warren. You will also support and advise the facilities team (managed on site by the Director of Finance at our London Office. This role will be a blend of strategic and pragmatic thinking to create a great place to work, along with the need to ‘roll up sleeves’ and ensure our buildings, grounds and systems of work are safe, compliant, efficient and sustainable. A monthly visit to the London office will be expected.
What you will be doing
Facilities Management
Health & Safety
What you bring to the role
The following attributes are required for the role.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
Why work at Hindleap Warren
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About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
Following an exciting period of growth, CoppaFeel! is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solutions focused individual looking to continue their career in charity finance, both Financial Accounting and Management Accounting, and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.
You’ll be working closely with our Head of Finance & Contracts to help manage CoppaFeel!’s day-to-day finances and contribute to a range of essential finance functions. As part of a newly developed finance team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact as we shape our systems and processes to support our continued growth.
We’re looking for someone with experience of line management within a finance role, ideally within a small team or charity environment. You’ll need to be confident using accounting software (we use Xero), have strong Excel skills, and be comfortable working independently. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the success of our mission.
You will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team. This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Operations
Oversee cashflow, month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, payroll, VAT, Gift Aid and grant income.
Manage the day-to-day finance function, including queries and bank payments.
Maintain effective financial policies, controls and processes to mitigate financial risk and promote best practice.
Management Accounting
Checking and finalising of budget holder monthly reports and other internal financial reports.
Finance business partnering delegated budget holders (managers).
Lead quarterly Forecasting process & support on annual budget setting.
Stakeholder Management
Support Auditors and provide required financial information.
Line manage finance officer and assistant.
Work with external finance agencies to ensure a smooth handover of day-to-day processes.
Procurement & Projects
Supporting in value for money costings and ROI’s.
Work with People team to check Freelance contracts.
Work closely with the Operations Team and others on cross-organisational projects.
Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity, in line with the needs of the organisation.
Skills, Knowledge, & Personal Attributes
Essential
Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
Strong relationship building and communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of people within the organisation
Have good working knowledge of reporting requirements and UK charity regulations experience including SORP
Have experience driving change and improving processes.
Experience in managing a Finance team
Intermediate to advanced excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups etc)
Proactive and able to use own initiative to be solutions focused
Ability to identify financial risks and maintain effective controls
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to analyse financial information and provide clear, practical advice
Desirable
Experience using Xero
Experience using Power Query
Application information
Applications will close at 9am, Wednesday 16th September however pre-assessment Excel tests will be conducted throughout the application period.
First Interviews will be held week commencing 21st September
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.
Please note: In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CV's and ask that you complete the application form instead This can be found to download further down this page.
Application deadline: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (5:00 pm)
Proposed Interview Date(s): Tuesday 27th and Thursday 28th of October 2026
**Please make sure you can be available on the proposed interview date as it is very difficult to offer an alternative**
About The Role
Are you an experienced Youth Worker? Are you passionate about improving wellbeing outcomes for young people? Are you looking to develop your practice and training around young people’s mental health?
We are currently seeking five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner’s to join our Youth Services team based in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You will work within Creative Youth Network as part of the Youth Services team, delivering, high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
This is a 1 year training role within the Children and Young People’ Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). You will attend Exeter University for all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills. Your travel and accommodation to Exeter University will be provided for you as part of the trainee programme.
You will then be based at The Station (BS1) or Kingswood Estate (BS15) sites with up to two evening open access sessions per week. The training and service experience will equip you with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively within the wider service.
Please note - One of the five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner roles is LGBTQ+ focused and is in partnership with Diversity Trust. For that role we recognise the value of lived experience and encourage applications from members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Please apply via the other listed vacancy (Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner LGBTQ+) for that specific role.
About Us
Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 9 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated “Outstanding” by the National Youth Agency.
This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
To Apply
A full Job Description and Application form are available to download below and via our website where you can also apply.
The Benefits
• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME – Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.
Adjustments
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support to attend an interview — for example, wheelchair access, extra time for assessments etc. - please let us know.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to broaden your leadership experience and help shape homelessness services across Oxfordshire and Reading?
This opportunity is offered as 12 month fixed term contract until 16/11/2027 (Maternity cover).
We are looking for a dynamic and values-driven Senior Service Manager to join our West London and West England Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of homelessness services spanning outreach, prevention, housing first and housing-led support and recovery-focused provision across Oxfordshire and Reading.
Working closely with the Regional Head, you will play a central role in the leadership of services across the region. You will provide strategic and operational oversight, support the development of managers and teams, strengthen relationships with commissioners and partners, and help identify opportunities to further expand and improve our services. You will act as a key member of the regional leadership team, supporting the delivery of directorate objectives and providing leadership across the region's homelessness response.
In this role you will:
This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the Regional Head in shaping the future direction of services across Oxfordshire and Reading. You will contribute to business development activity, support service mobilisation and growth, lead on strategic partnerships, and help ensure that St Mungo's remains at the forefront of developing innovative responses to homelessness and rough sleeping in the region.
About You
Do you enjoy bringing people together, developing others and finding practical solutions to complex challenges? If this sounds like you, and you bring the below please apply:
You will bring:
You may already be operating at a senior level, or you may be looking for the opportunity to take the next step in your career. We welcome applications from people who have developed their experience through leading services, projects, programmes or teams and are ready for a broader leadership role.
Above all, you will be someone who can support others to succeed, work collaboratively across organisational boundaries and help shape services that enable people to move away from homelessness and rebuild lives.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 15 September 2026
Interview and assessments on: 24 September 2026
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
About us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Senior Estates Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working36 hours per week.
The Benefits
This is a terrific opportunity for a general practice surveyor with estate management experience to progress and develop their career within our unique and historic estate.
You will discover a rewarding role, where you will help to protect some of London’s best loved spaces whilst expanding your portfolio of experience as you work alongside a wide range of invested parties including some high-profile stakeholders.
So, if you’re ready to elevate your expertise in the heart of London’s green haven, then apply today!
The Role
As the Senior Estates Manager, you will be responsible for property-related matters across our estate.
Specifically, assisting with the delivery of an effective estate management function, you will lead in negotiating high-profile agreements, supported by the Head of Estates and our Legal team.
You will also negotiate utility, including telecommunications agreements and be responsible for the procurement of a new property management database, ensuring we achieve best value and great results.
Additionally, you will line manage up to three Estates Managers and will be required to visit each park to fully understand the entire estate.
About You
To be considered as the Senior Estates Manager, you will need:
Other organisations may call this role Estate Manager, Property Manager, Land Manager, Land Management Manager, Rural Estate Manager, or Estate Surveyor.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting an award-winning charity with a strong technology and innovation focus, on the appointment of a Technical Product Manager.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week in London office
This is a hands-on and varied opportunity to lead the technical delivery of products and new innovations, working across face-to-face, e-commerce and mobile channels.
Key responsibilities will include:
You will have:
You will be an analytical and proactive problem-solver, comfortable working on technically demanding projects and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. You will be customer-focused, highly organised and confident taking ownership of work from initial scoping through to delivery.
If you are an experienced technical product professional looking for a role that combines technology, innovation and social impact, we love to hear from you.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About Us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Project Manager (Capital Works) to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
This is a unique opportunity to be an integral part of projects that combine heritage, sustainability, and innovation, leaving a lasting impact on some of London’s most treasured green spaces.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will lead projects from early feasibility through to completion, managing consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
You’ll also play a key role in the delivery of the Roehampton Restored programme, contributing to a flagship project that will shape the future of Richmond Park, working with both a Senior Project Manager and an Assistant Project Manager
About You
To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need:
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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Senior Supervising Social Worker (Step Forward)
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Senior Supervising Social Worker (Step Forward)
Homebased (travel across Greater Manchester and Merseyside)
£37,829 Per Annum (increasing to £42,032 after 18 months) + £1,500 Per Annum Out of Hours Allowance + £750 Per Annum Homeworking Allowance
35 hours | Mon–Fri | Permanent
Why Join TACT?
Benefits
Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits
Training & Career Development
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supervising Social Worker to work directly with Step-Forward carers who care for young people who are moving or have already moved from residential to a foster home.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Are you an experienced HR leader who is passionate about creating high-performing, inclusive workplaces where people can thrive?
I am working exclusively with St Giles Trust who are a UK charity that supports people facing poverty, exploitation, violence, homelessness, and involvement with the criminal justice system. Using staff with lived experience, they help individuals overcome challenges, build resilience, and create positive futures through tailored support, advice, training, and employment opportunities. Their mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances.
At St Giles Trust, people are at the heart of everything they do. They are looking for an exceptional Head of People Business Partnering to play a pivotal role in shaping our people agenda, partnering with senior leaders across the organisation to build an inclusive culture where colleagues feel supported, empowered and able to perform at their best.
This is an exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity to lead our People Business Partnering team and drive strategic people initiatives across a national organisation with a strong social purpose. Working closely with the Director of People and Culture, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, helping their leaders navigate change, develop their teams and deliver excellent people outcomes across the employee lifecycle.
The Head of People Business Partnering role is a part-time position, 4-days per week (28 hours) paying £44,000 pro rata (£55,000 FTE). You will be able to work on a flexible hybrid basis with some national travel. The charity’s London office is located in Camberwell, South East London. The role manages a team of two direct reports and four indirect reports. Some of the key responsibilities include:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in strategic business partnering and leading high-performing teams. You will have excellent knowledge of employment law, experience advising on complex employee relations cases, TUPE and be confident influencing senior stakeholders. Ideally, you will be CIPD qualified or have equivalent experience with evidence of continuous professional development.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.
The interview process will consist of two stages, with the aim to have someone in post by the 26th October 2026.
Apply now and help shape the future of an organisation with a great purpose and mission.
We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Philanthropy Manager
Location: Hybrid working with the requirement to work from our Head Office and to attend meetings, events and networking opportunities in London and other locations as required.
Salary: £45,529.83 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5
This is an exciting time to join Refuge, as we grow our philanthropy programme and expand support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. As Philanthropy Manager, you'll lead relationships with major donors and trusts and foundations, securing significant funding that directly supports life-changing services and campaigns. With flexible hybrid working, a genuinely collaborative culture and ambitious plans for growth, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career.
You'll manage and grow a portfolio of high-value supporters, develop compelling funding proposals and reports, identify new funding opportunities, and contribute to a growing programme of supporter engagement opportunities. We're looking for an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing high-value gifts, excellent relationship-building skills, and the confidence to spot opportunities and turn them into long-term partnerships.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing area of fundraising within one of the UK's leading charities. You'll benefit from genuine flexibility, exposure to senior stakeholders, excellent development opportunities, and the chance to see the direct impact of your work while helping to create a future free from domestic abuse.
Closing Date: 9.00am on 21 September 2026
Interview Date:
Stage one: 29 September 2026 (Virtual)
Stage two: 5 October (in person at our Head Office, in Vauxhall, London)
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
As the Director of People and Culture, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of People & Culture within the organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, Leadership Team, Governance Team and Board of Trustees to develop a positive, inclusive and people-focused culture, while ensuring effective recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, performance management and people policies across the organisation.
What you'll do
We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.



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People Adviser – Temporary
£18 per hour | 1 month | Immediate start
Harris Hill is urgently seeking an experienced People Adviser to support a well-established national charity on a temporary basis for approximately one month.
This is a hands-on HR advisory role, providing first-line advice and guidance to managers and employees across a range of people matters. You’ll need to be confident picking up an existing workload quickly and providing practical, accurate HR advice from day one.
Key responsibilities will include:
We’re looking for someone with previous HR/People advisory experience, a good working knowledge of UK employment law and the confidence to advise managers on employee relations matters. A CIPD qualification would be beneficial, although equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
This is an urgent temporary requirement, so you must be available to start immediately or at very short notice. A current DBS is also required.
If you’re an experienced HR/People Adviser who can hit the ground running and are available immediately, please apply ASAP.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Brent Cove Crisis Alternative service in Brent.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The main purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support and interventions to clients with mental health needs who require early intervention and prevention. The postholder will support clients throughout their time in the service, empowering them with the skills to cope independently, while working in line with organisational values, the ethos of recovery, and principles of co-production. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of clients, delivering group activities and programmes, and clearly communicating the aims, objectives, pathways, and service model to enable clients to fully participate in and co-produce their support. The role also involves helping service users engage effectively with community professionals, developing peer support networks and community-based approaches, monitoring the health, wellbeing, and safety of service users, and contributing to the core work of the service. Accurate and timely administration, referrals, assessments, and service reviews are required, alongside participation in supervision, appraisals, training, and team development activities. Flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative approach are essential to ensure effective service delivery and support for both clients and colleagues.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The ideal candidate will have lived experience of mental health care pathways, including emergency department attendance, acute admissions, and community mental health services, alongside a solid understanding of the issues affecting individuals with a range of mental health conditions. They will be able to communicate effectively and provide support with dignity and respect, forming and sustaining trusting relationships with service users, carers, peer support workers, and professionals. Strong listening and verbal communication skills are essential to engage appropriately with service users in crisis, colleagues, and external agencies, both in person and over the phone. Knowledge of recovery tools, local mental health and wellbeing support, and the ability to assess needs, risks, and aspirations to provide appropriate signposting are required. The candidate will demonstrate strong prioritisation, time management, and the ability to work dynamically under pressure. Proficiency in IT, including MS Word, Outlook, and internet functions, as well as good literacy and numeracy skills to produce clear written correspondence, is expected. They will have a sound understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to address them appropriately, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and support the induction of new peer staff and volunteers. Strong communication, partnership building, and interpersonal skills are essential.
This roles requires you to work between the hours of 2pm - 10pm , including weekends and bank holidays
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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