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Are you passionate about supporting people to build confidence, improve wellbeing and feel more connected to their community? Do you enjoy helping others find the right opportunities, groups and services that help them live well? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
As a Community Facilitator, you will work closely with Lewisham’s Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to support residents over an 8–12 week period. You’ll build trusting relationships, co‑create personalised wellbeing plans, set achievable goals, and help people access local groups, activities and services that boost independence, resilience and wellbeing.
You’ll be the friendly, motivating, non‑judgemental person who walks alongside residents as they make positive changes, empowering them to take the lead in their own journey.
Are you an experienced events professional with a passion for delivering high-impact events that strengthen brand, relationships and engagement?
We’re looking for an Events & Partnerships Officer to support the delivery of a diverse and strategically focused events portfolio at Leeds Beckett University. This is an important role within the Stakeholder Engagement & Events team, contributing to the delivery of purpose-driven, high-quality events aligned with the University’s brand, reputation and strategic objectives.
In this role, you will support the planning and delivery of a broad programme of events that underpin the University’s strategic priorities. This includes contributing to large-scale, high-profile events such as graduation ceremonies, alongside a varied portfolio of stakeholder, partnership, city and community events. You will help ensure each event is designed to tell the University’s story, showcase its strengths and create positive, memorable experiences for students, prospective students, partners, staff and wider audiences.
You will work closely with the Events Manager, colleagues across the University and external suppliers to coordinate event planning, logistics, hospitality, guest management, budgets and risk assessments. Strong organisational and project coordination skills are essential, as you will support the delivery of multiple events simultaneously, often to tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
A key aspect of the role is managing event administration and communications. This includes preparing and managing guest lists, drafting and sending invitations and event communications, producing promotional copy and collateral, and utilising event technology and data systems to enhance the participant experience and maximise attendance. Accuracy and attention to detail are particularly important when working with student data for graduation ceremonies and other high-profile events.
Working closely with colleagues across marketing, communications, recruitment and academic services, you will help ensure events are effectively promoted, consistently branded and aligned with audience needs and strategic outcomes. You will also contribute to post-event evaluation and continuous improvement, helping to demonstrate the value of events in enhancing reputation and strengthening partnerships.
At Leeds Beckett, we value diverse perspectives and offer generous annual leave and strong support for professional development. Join a collaborative team committed to delivering outstanding events that bring the University’s strategy to life and create lasting impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite / this role operates on a seven-day rolling rota following a four-on, four-off shift pattern. Shifts will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Working hours are either 8pm to 7am or 9pm to 8am and are subject to ongoing review.
At YMCA DownsLink Group,is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
We are looking for a Housing Night Worker to join ourservices. In this role, you will help ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of our residents by providing a friendly and reassuring presence within the service at night. You will manage challenging situations calmly and professionally, while keeping essential administrative tasks and housekeeping duties running smoothly.
Our OLYP services delivers specialist 24-hour supported accommodation where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently, safely explore their increased freedom of choice and develop responsibilities associated with adulthood, whilst still having the appropriate level of support from an experienced team. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support workers, Night workers and additional Bank workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building.
What you will be doing
This is more than a night shift role - it’s an opportunity to make a real difference, working as part of a dedicated team committed to helping young people grow and develop.
Main areas of responsibilities are:
Safety and security
- Provide a friendly, professional presence and ensure the building remains safe, secure and welcoming at night.
- Support resident wellbeing by upholding health and safety procedures, house rules and tenancy requirements.
- Monitor risks and respond to incidents calmly and appropriately, recording and reporting to the relevant teams.
Resident engagement
- Welcome residents and offer informal, responsive assistance to help them develop confidence, independence and life skills.
- Encourage residents to share their views and engage with available services and opportunities.
- Assist with evening groupwork sessions that promote learning, wellbeing and positive development.
Administration and housekeeping
- Complete essential admin tasks including data entry, case notes and record management.
- Carry out routine health and safety, compliance and room checks.
- Log maintenance issues to ensure the building remains safe and well maintained.
General
- Work collaboratively on a four-on, four-off rota, providing consistent, non-judgemental support overnight.
- Maintain a calm, professional approach and handle challenging situations effectively.
- Take part in ongoing training and reflective practice to support psychologically informed care.
This role involves lone working, so you will need to be confident in decision-making and in following procedures. However, before joining the rota, you will have the opportunity to get to know the team and services, take part in a full induction, complete the required training, and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident, supported, and well prepared.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we are looking for.
About You
A dynamic role for someone passionate, empathetic and committed to young people’s development.
Experience and knowledge
- Experience in a customer-facing role, staying calm and solutions-focused during challenging situations.
- An understanding of the needs and experiences of young people and adults at risk.
- Awareness of trauma and the ability to work in a strengths-based, compassionate way.
- Confidence in accurate record-keeping, including incident logs and health and safety checks.
- Basic safeguarding knowledge and the ability to maintain professional boundaries (training provided).
Skills and abilities
- Clear verbal and written communication, with accurate handovers for day-time colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships.
- Comfortable lone-working, using initiative, and working as part of a team.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and basic system navigation (training provided).
- Ability to de-escalate situations and manage challenging behaviour calmly.
- You will bring an awareness of the challenges young people face and the ability to connect with them positively
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29 March 2026 at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

37 hours per week / £32,565 per annum / fixed-term Maternity cover (12 Months) / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-1700, Friday 9.00-16.30.
At YMCA DownsLink Group,is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
YMCA is our specialist project supporting children and young people across Sussex and Surrey who are affected by, or at risk of, exploitation. Through education, awareness-raising and empowerment, we help young people understand healthy relationships, recognise harmful behaviours, and build safety and resilience.
We now have an exciting opportunity to join our WiSE team as a Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner. In this vital role, you will work alongside the Service manager, an Early Intervention worker, and two experienced Practitioners. You will be co-located with the Exploitation team at Guildford Police Station, working collaboratively with partner agencies to support young people and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding responses.
The role involves a significant amount of lone working and frequent travel across Surrey to meet clients and attend meetings, with occasional travel further afield. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
What you will be doing
In this role, you will hold a caseload of young people aged 10–25 who are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation, providing intensive, person-centred support. You will work closely with professionals across multiple agencies to promote safety, disrupt exploitation, and empower young people to move towards safer, more stable futures. Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of vulnerable young people, helping them stay safe and move away from the influence of perpetrators.
- Work collaboratively with partner professionals to design and deliver tailored support packages, offering specialist consultation where needed.
- Maintain accurate case records and contribute to clear, timely, and professional reports.
- Liaise effectively with Children’s Services, Surrey Police, and other agencies to disrupt abuse and support safeguarding and prosecution processes.
- Deliver training and awareness workshops to professionals, foster carers, and partner agencies to strengthen community understanding and responses to exploitation.
- Contribute to strategic development, deputising at relevant meetings and helping shape best practice across the service.
This is a challenging role; many of the young people you support may not recognise the risks they are facing or the abusive dynamics within their relationships. Supporting victims can at times be emotionally demanding and distressing. To ensure you feel supported and able to deliver high-quality practice, you will receive:
- One-to-one clinical supervision
- Weekly team meetings
- Regular line management supervision focused on both casework and wellbeing
We recognise the emotional weight of this work and prioritise a reflective, supportive environment for all team members.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.
Qualifications, experience and knowledge
We are looking for someone who brings a strong combination of professional understanding, practical experience, and a commitment to safeguarding young people. You will ideally have:
- A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or an equivalent field — or significant comparable experience working directly with vulnerable young people.
- Proven safeguarding experience involving children and young people, with the ability to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Direct casework experience supporting young people aged 10–25, delivering structured, person-centred interventions.
- Experience facilitating group work that engages, educates and empowers young people.
- Experience delivering and risk-assessing outreach work, ensuring safe, effective practice in community settings.
- A strong understanding of the risks faced by vulnerable young people, including sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, and harmful sexual behaviour.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29 March at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours ‘on-call rota’.
is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
Are you a person-centred leader who thrives on empowering others and driving positive outcomes for young people?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as the Deputy Supported Housing Manager at Lansworth House, one of our two 24-hour high supported housing services across Brighton & Hove.
Our provide safe, supportive accommodation for young people at risk of homelessness, creating a place where they can feel secure, valued, and empowered. At Lansworth House, we provide 20 bedspaces alongside welcoming shared communal spaces for young people aged 16–25.
We take a trauma-informed and psychologically informed (PIE) approach, ensuring every resident receives thoughtful, compassionate support that recognises their individual experiences. Through this framework, we help young people build essential life skills, gain confidence, set meaningful goals, and move toward independent, fulfilling futures with hope and direction.
You will join a passionate team of Support workers, Night workers and Bank staff who provide day-to-day guidance around housing, budgeting, living skills, education, employment, and building healthy relationships. Located in the heart of Hove, our service maintains strong links within the local community and plays a key role in supporting young people to thrive.
What you will be doing
As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a key role in the running, quality, and impact of our services. Working closely with the Supported Housing Manager, you will help lead a safe, supportive, and high-performing environment where young people can thrive.
Service Provision
You will support the Supported Housing Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the service, ensuring we meet all requirements set out in the service specification and remain fully compliant with Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the full referral, interview, and induction process for all bedspaces and ensuring that every resident understands their Occupancy Agreement and House Rules.
- Maintaining the quality, safety, and presentation of the accommodation by working closely with our Housing and Property Services team to coordinate estate inspections, health and safety risk assessments, repairs, and the timely turnaround of void rooms.
- Supporting effective income collection across the service, working with the Rents team to build and maintain a positive rent-payment culture among residents.
Leadership and People Management
You will directly line-manage members of the staff team, ensuring their practice, professionalism, and development reflect our high standards. You will:
- Provide coaching, guidance, and clear expectations to ensure staff feel confident, supported, and motivated in their work with young people.
- Create a team culture rooted in creativity, consistency, and best practice, ensuring staff are equipped to empower young people to reach their goals while maintaining appropriate and safe boundaries.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining staff rotas to ensure adequate service coverage at all times.
General Responsibilities
- Participate in the management on-call rota, offering out-of-hours support to services across the wider locality.
- Embed Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma-Informed approaches, and restorative practices throughout your work, ensuring our support model is compassionate, reflective, and person-centred.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
About you
You will bring experience working in supported housing or similar services, supporting young people and/or adults at risk, along with proven experience in managing or supervising a team. You will already have a solid understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a strong working knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).
You will be an effective communicator with strong facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with confidence, calmness, and a solution-focused approach. You will also have experience overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, ensuring safety, accountability, and robust decision-making. Just as importantly, you will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, modelling best practice for the team and the young people we support.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 15 March 2026 at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite / this role operates on a seven‑day rolling rota following a four‑on, four‑off shift pattern. Shifts will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Working hours are Sunday - Thursday 8pm- 7am and Friday to Saturday 9pm - 8am.
As this is a mobile role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential.
YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
We are looking for a Housing Mobile Night Worker to provide flexible assistance across our high‑support, medium‑support, and transitional housing services. In this role, you will help ensure our properties remain safe, secure and welcoming throughout the night.
Our services provide 24‑hour supported housing for young people aged 16–25, offering high‑level, medium‑level and transitional housing options. We take a trauma‑informed and psychologically informed approach, supporting residents to build essential life skills, identify personal goals, and work towards their aspirations, enabling them to move on to fully independent living.
What you will be doing
In this mobile role, you will travel between supported housing sites across Crawley and Horsham throughout the night, ensuring each service remains safe, secure and welcoming. You will carry out routine checks of unstaffed properties—including communal areas, gardens and external spaces—to ensure they are quiet, well‑maintained and compliant with health and safety standards.
You will provide responsive assistance to residents who may need help, and act quickly when concerns arise. You will respond to calls from the on‑call manager and attend sites where an incident, accident or potential risk has been reported, completing thorough checks and taking appropriate action.
When required, you will work alongside the on‑site Night Workers at Crawley Foyer and Horsham Y Centre, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment. This will include monitoring CCTV, completing building checks and keeping accurate records of night‑time activity. You will also take a proactive approach to preventing anti‑social behaviour, work closely with support staff, and carry out one‑to‑one interventions with young people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or require medical assistance.
This role involves lone working, so you will need to be confident in decision‑making and in following procedures. However, before joining the rota, you will have the opportunity to get to know the team and services, take part in a full induction, complete the required training, and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident, supported, and well prepared.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we are looking for.
About You
A dynamic role for someone who is passionate and empathetic, able to adapt to changing situations while maintaining a strong focus on young people’s safety and wellbeing.
Experience and knowledge
- Experience in a customer‑facing role, staying calm and solutions‑focused during challenging situations.
- An understanding of the needs and experiences of young people and adults at risk.
- Awareness of trauma and the ability to work in a strengths‑based, compassionate way.
- Confidence in accurate record‑keeping, including incident logs and health and safety checks.
- Basic safeguarding knowledge and the ability to maintain professional boundaries (training provided).
Skills and abilities
- ESSESNTIAL a full, valid UK driving licence with the ability to travel between sites
- You will bring an awareness of the challenges young people face and the ability to connect with them positively
- Ability to de‑escalate situations and manage challenging behaviour calmly.
- Clear verbal and written communication, with accurate handovers for day‑time colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships.
- Comfortable lone‑working, using initiative, and working as part of a team.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and basic system navigation (training provided).
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

Reserve Community Outreach Support Worker - Mental Health
Salary: £12.60 per hours
Contract: Reserve (bank staff)
Your week: Reserve shifts, as and when required (You’ll work varying hours between 8.30am and 8.30pm, 7 days per week, including 12-hour shifts, evenings and weekends)
Location: Eastfield Road, Peterborough
We’re on a mission to deliver homes that make a difference. As a Reserve Community Outreach Support Worker (Mental Health), you’ll provide ongoing support to our customers with profound and enduring mental health issues, helping them improve their quality of life, sustain tenancies, and achieve independent living through structured and community outreach services
Snapshot of your role
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Provide a comprehensive range of support services to customers with profound and enduring Mental Health conditions.
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Encourage the customer to take their medication as directed by their GP in promoting positive emotional and physical well-being.
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Help the customers understand the responsibilities of holding a tenancy – particularly with respect to keeping the property in a clean and tidy state, not causing a nuisance to neighbours and paying rent.
What we’re looking for
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A full UK Driving Licence for use to deliver services in the community.
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Ability to demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude while adopting a people-focused friendly and approachable manner.
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Ability to demonstrate an awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.
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Ability to communicate clearly when speaking and writing including maintaining clear and accurate records and reports whilst using Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and competent user of the Internet and email system.
Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.
Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
Closing: 25thMarch 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.
Housekeeper
- Hours: 20 hours (including some weekend and bank holidays)
- Location: Oxford, OX4 1RW
- Salary: £25,087 per annum (pro rata)
- Closing date: 26th March 2026 at 12 noon
We are currently looking for a housekeeper to join our friendly, professional housekeeping team at Helen and Douglas House. You will work as an integrated member of our Housekeeping Team undertaking general cleaning and laundry duties to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the entire organisation reflecting the home from home ethos of Helen & Douglas House. This will include good hygiene, infection control and health and safety.
Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vacancy: Day Care Officer – Age UK Camden Day Care Centres
Are you passionate about supporting older people and making a meaningful difference every day? At Age UK Camden, we believe in kindness, courage, justice and hope, and we are looking for compassionate individuals to join our Day Care Centre teams.
Current Opportunities
Role 1: Day Care Officer (Permanent, Part-Time – Kings Cross)
25 hours per week (5 × 5-hour shifts), Monday–Friday
Salary: £19,240 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)
Role 2: Day Care Officer (Permanent, Part-Time – Hampstead)
25 hours per week (5 × 5-hour shifts), Monday–Friday
Salary: £19,240 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)
Role 3: Day Care Officer (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover, Part-Time – Kings Cross)
15 hours per week (3 × 5-hour shifts), Wednesday–Friday
Salary: £11,544 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35-hour contract including London Weighting)
About the Role
Our Day Care Centres – Great Croft (Kings Cross) and Henderson Court (Hampstead) – support older people with complex needs, including those living with dementia.
As a Day Care Officer you will:
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Support group activities such as arts, music, quizzes and gentle exercise
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Assist with personal care and mobility
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Support clients living with dementia using person-centred approaches
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Help with daily centre activities including serving meals and preparing activity spaces
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Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
About You
We are looking for people who are:
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Friendly, caring and empathetic
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Reliable and flexible team players
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Good communicators who enjoy working with older people
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Patient, calm and supportive
No formal experience is required as full training will be provided.
Staff may occasionally be required to work across both centres, so the ability to travel to Kings Cross and Hampstead is essential.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the attached application forms.
Please indicate which role(s) you are applying for.
Why Age UK Camden?
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London Living Wage Employer
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Pension scheme with employer contributions
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Blue Light Card discounts
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Health cash plan
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Training and development opportunities
Join our team and help make a real difference to the lives of older people in Camden.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Principle purposes of the job:
To deliver group support services including:
· provision of child focussed play/educational activities to support development
· parental guidance to support child development
· supervision of Play Leader and support for Volunteers
· to work alongside the scheme Manager in the planning and delivery of group support
Main responsibilities:
· To work within Home-Start’s standards and methods of practice including Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children, Confidentiality and all mandatory policies.
· Work in close co-operation with the Play worker, Volunteers and other scheme staff as directed by the scheme Manager.
· Work in partnership with other family support agencies, as appropriate
· To make initial contact with families to assess their needs
· Review family’s needs on a regular basis and at the end of support.
· To maintain contact with individual referrers during a family’s support
· To welcome all parents/carers to the Family Group, recognising the importance of their role as the prime educators of their children
· To be aware of group dynamics ensuring the groups provide a non-judgemental environment for children and their parent/carer
· To provide a safe, stimulating environment for children and their parents
· To be vigilant about the upkeep of equipment ensuring good standards of safety and hygiene are followed.
· To closely work alongside the Play Worker planning activities for the children
· To make observations, record and report on children’s development
· To encourage the active participation of parents/carers in their child’s play and other activities as appropriate
· To provide opportunities for external agencies to offer advice/information to families
· To promote the use of suitable toys, books and activities and encourage the use of local resources e.g. Toy Library, Library and Children & Family Centres
· To complete a Risk Assessment prior to each session/outing
· To keep a register at each session detailing names of all those attending, including visitors/speakers with an evaluation of each speaker
· To record any accidents/incidents in the Accident or Incident Book and report as appropriate
· To respond, record and report appropriately all Safeguarding Children/Child Protection issues
· To liaise with the Manager regarding budgets
· To promote the work of Home-Start with referrers
· To be willing to undertake training as appropriate, including safeguarding/child protection.
· To attend regular supervision sessions
· To regularly attend staff Meetings
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our new Learning Coordinator will be an outstanding teacher who believes in learning as a vehicle for change. We work with a diverse group of people who may have experienced trauma, problems with mental health, and discrimination that has limited their opportunities. Our ideal person therefore needs to be patient, kind, and inclusive with an aspirational approach to support members to build their self-worth and achieve their potential.
A core part of this role is designing and delivering new and inspiring courses and activities in keeping with the needs and interests of members and key themes including wellbeing, culture, and citizenship. You will support the day to day running and quality assurance of the learning programme and capture impact for members.
We deeply value diversity, lived experience and what those can bring to the team, and we welcome applications from people who have faced the disadvantages our members experience in their lives.
For all the details of the role and how to apply please download the application pack below.
The application deadline for this role is Wednesday 9th March at 9am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Glasgow and surrounding areas
Base salary of £22,222 per annum FTE/Potential earnings including commission of £39,000
Permanent, Part Time (18 hours per week minimum - potential additional hours based on performance)
Closing date: 9th April 2026
Interviews: Run on a per application basis so early applications are encouraged
Are you passionate about conservation and great at connecting with people? Maybe you’re looking for a career path where you can make a genuine impact? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as Membership Recruiter and help grow our community of wildlife supporters!
In this role, you’ll engage with the public at exciting venues and events across Scotland, encouraging people to support wildlife conservation by becoming members of our client.
About our client:
Our client are Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity, and with 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, their work has never been more important.
From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing their network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, they work for Scotland’s wildlife year-round.
They want to give a voice to nature, but can’t do it without the support of their members.
This role as Membership Recruiter is critical to the success of our work, and for the future of Scotland’s wildlife and wild places.
The Role
Our client are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Membership Recruiter to join their team.
No day is the same for our Membership Recruiters – you will travel around varied, exciting and unique venues throughout Scotland, all within a 1 hour radius of your home base, unless otherwise arranged with your line manager. Your days will be spent managing your own membership stall, actively engaging with the public and inspiring them to become members of the Trust.
Membership recruiters are often the first point of contact for people who are yet to learn about their work. And so, whilst the main part of this role is to recruit new members, our recruitment team also work hard to inspire the public to become as passionate about wildlife as we are. Whilst experience is desirable, we are open to meeting the right fit for our team, and this position comes with direct training, with your fuel and parking costs paid for on top of your salary and commission. You’ll also have your own vehicle provided for business use.
As a member of their recruitment team, you will:
- Actively contribute to our vision of a healthier, wilder, Scotland.
- Attend venues and events as a Membership Recruiter
- Use appropriate communication and sales techniques (with no ‘hard sell’) to encourage members of the public to join the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an engaging communicator – you can comfortably build rapport with members of the public and colleagues.
- Be a self-starting individual who is confident with lone-working.
- Be well-organised with good administrative skills.
- Have some knowledge of conservation and wildlife in Scotland.
- Hold experience in a customer-facing role such as Direct or Field Sales or Customer Service with experience of working to targets.
- Have the flexibility to work weekends.
- Be comfortable with working outdoors and independently.
- Have a full UK driving licence – there is no requirement to have your own vehicle.
Our client is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. Our client welcomes individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.
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Project Officer: Voices for Health Equity
Job Description and Person Specification
Job title Project Officer: Voices for Health Equity
Hours 35 hours per week
Salary Between £27,000 - £29,000, depending on skills and experience.
Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office, as well as regular travel to in-person events across England – please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.
Reports to Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity
National Voices
Making what matters to people matter in health and care
National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.
Our Vision:
People shaping their health and care.
Our Mission:
We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.
We do this by:
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Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.
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Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.
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Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.
The Role
National Voices has been commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver their work with the CQC Public Engagement Network. The Public Engagement Network is a group of 200+ charities with reach into communities experiencing health inequalities across England. By engaging with these organisations, the CQC’s aim is to ensure that local health and care services meet the needs and preferences of the communities they serve.
For both organisations this is much more than just another engagement contract, it is a new partnership designed to make the voices the CQC hears from more than the sum of its parts. In our work with the Public Engagement Network, we are committed to:
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Ensuring meaningful participation of people and communities
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Championing accessibility and inclusion
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Valuing VCSE organisations as equal partners
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Ensuring insights collected lead to impact and action
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Investing in the long-term capacity and agency of VCSE organisations
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Being brave and principled – acting with courage and not shying away from difficult conversations
The Voices for Health Equity Project Officer role is to:
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Support the delivery of the Public Engagement Network contract, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure high-quality, well-organised and inclusive engagement activity
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Play a key role in coordinating networks, events and engagement with people within VCSE organisations and people with lived experience.
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Support the capture, organisation and synthesis of insight from people with lived experience to inform learning, improvement and influence
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Provide strong project coordination, administrative and delivery support to ensure the programme runs smoothly and meets its commitments
The role is delivery-focused and externally facing, with regular contact with people with lived experience, VCSE organisations and delivery partners. It offers the opportunity to develop skills in engagement, insight, project delivery and partnership working.
Responsibilities
Project coordination and delivery support
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Support the day-to-day delivery of the Public Engagement Network programme, working to agreed project plans and timelines
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Maintain accurate records of activity, contacts, meetings, outputs and finances as required
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Support reporting requirements by collating data, evidence and narrative updates
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Support coordination of subcontracted activity, including scheduling meetings, tracking outputs and supporting invoice processing.
Engagement, networks and events
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Support the coordination and administration of the network of VCSE organisations.
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Assist with organising and delivering engagement activity, including learning events, sense-making sessions, panels and workshops
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Act as a first point of contact for participants, responding to queries and ensuring a positive, inclusive experience
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Support practical arrangements for engagement activity, including accessibility, reimbursements and follow-up communications
Capturing insight and learning
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Support the capture of qualitative insight from VCSE organisations and people with lived experience through notes, summaries and write-ups from events, meetings and conversations
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Assist with organising and coding feedback, helping to identify emerging themes and issues
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Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefings and other outputs under the guidance of the Project Manager
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Support feedback loops by helping to communicate how insight has been used and what impact it has had
Governance, quality and good practice
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Work within agreed project governance, safeguarding, data protection and accessibility frameworks
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Flag risks, issues or concerns to the Project Manager in a timely way
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Support quality assurance processes by checking outputs for accuracy, accessibility and consistency
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Follow organisational processes for project, financial and data management
Team working and development
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Work closely with the Project Manager and wider team to deliver joined-up, high-quality work
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Contribute to team planning activities and reflective learning
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Take part in training and development opportunities to build skills in engagement, insight and project delivery
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Support other National Voices projects where required, in response to capacity or demand
General
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Take a proactive approach to including people with lived experience and members in all areas of work
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Be prepared to take part in full-day events and, with sufficient notice, events outside core working hours
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Undertake other relevant duties appropriate to the role
Person Specification
Values, attitudes and behaviours
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Strong commitment to National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience
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Commitment to equity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities
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Organised, reliable and proactive
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Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team
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Responsive and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
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Respectful, empathetic and confident communicating with a wide range of people
Skills and abilities
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Good organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Experience of supporting and occasionally leading on projects, events or engagement activity
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Confident in public speaking and in developing relationships with VCSE organisations
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Ability to listen carefully, capture information accurately and identify emerging themes
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Ability to work to guidance and processes while exercising judgement about when to escalate issues
Experience, knowledge and understanding
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Experience of working with people, communities or voluntary sector organisations
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An understanding of, or strong interest in, health, care and social justice issues
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An appreciation of the value of lived experience and diverse perspectives
Our approach to hybrid working
We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.
We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.
We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.
In addition, because this role involves engaging with and recruiting to a large network of VCSE organisations, the post holder will be required to regularly attend in-person events across England. These are likely to take place around once a month and may sometimes require overnight stays.
Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive.
Application guidance
Please submit a cover letter along with a CV to apply.
Applications should be addressed to our Director Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.
Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.
The deadline for applications is noon on 20th March 2026. (Please note: National Voices reserves the right to close applications before this date if required.)
The interviews will take place on Thursday 26th March on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.
We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from people from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds and men, who are both underrepresented in our team. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.
Please submit a cover letter along with a CV to apply.
Applications should be addressed to our Director Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.
Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.
The deadline for applications is noon on 20th March 2026.
The interviews will take place on Thursday 26th March on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain HR exposure in an international organisation to begin or further your HR career. Your role will be busy and varied – including dealing with routine HR queries, providing a full administration service across the employee life cycle, maintaining our HR information system and supporting the development of the people pages of our internal online platform.
You will have excellent administration skills and experience (including use of Microsoft Office), ideally in an HR setting. You will be highly organised, methodical in your approach to work and have meticulous attention to detail. A willingness to learn new systems and acquire new knowledge and skills is essential, as is the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build positive, productive work relationships with colleagues and ensure that our People Department remains a trusted and approachable service for managers and employees.
You will be joining a really supportive and friendly People Team, committed to working collaboratively to provide a high-quality and responsive people service to the organisation.
You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 March 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 30 March 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Fauna & Flora is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and adaptable individual for the role of Office Manager. As a member of the Operations Team, you will ensure the smooth running of Fauna & Flora’s Cambridge headquarters (accommodating circa 200 employees), including responsibility for facilities management, UK Health & Safety and delivery of our Reception function. You will also drive our head office’s environmental and sustainability practices and support Fauna & Flora and its staff across the globe in initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint generated by our work.
Fauna & Flora is based in the David Attenborough Building (DAB) on the New Museums Site, where the University of Cambridge and nine conservation organisations have collaborated to create the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) – the largest grouping of nature conservation organisations and university researchers in the world. You will therefore not only deal with a wide range of individuals from Fauna & Flora, including our members and supporters, our trustees and your colleagues in the UK and across the globe, but also your counterparts in the other NGOs and the central facilities staff at the DAB, as well as contractors, suppliers and our University landlords.
As the first point of contact for Fauna & Flora, you will be friendly and approachable, confident and articulate. You will have excellent organisational and administrative capabilities, a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work and well-developed prioritisation and time-management skills. This is a standalone role and you will be comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision, you will look to avoid problems before they arise, developing and improving office systems when needed and working to ensure that Fauna & Flora’s head office provides a welcoming and efficient working environment for employees and visitors alike.
You will have good relevant experience in an office/facilities management role, or experience where you can demonstrate relevant and transferable skills. Knowledge and experience of health and safety in a UK office environment, including willingness to undertake First Aid and Fire Warden duties, is a requirement of the role (with training provided if these qualifications are not currently held). Knowledge of, and an enthusiasm for, environmental and sustainability issues in an office setting would also be particularly advantageous. Excellent Outlook skills, and strong Word and Excel abilities are essential and previous use of Microsoft SharePoint and Salesforce is also desirable.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
Please note that whilst Fauna & Flora has adopted hybrid working practices involving partial remote working within the UK where appropriate, it is envisaged that due to the nature of this role, it will be based full-time in the Cambridge office.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 March 2026. Interviews are likely to be held during weeks commencing 30 March and/or 6 April 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa.