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Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have experienced homelessness and addiction. We run a Housing First project, a Recovery Hub, supported housing and social enterprises that help people rebuild their lives. Our charity shops are a vital part of that work, raising income to support our services and connecting us with the communities we serve.
SCT is recruiting an Assistant Shop Manager to work across our East London charity shops in a floating role, supporting the day-to-day running of multiple stores.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week, worked across 5 fully flexible days including weekends and bank holidays) with a salary of £26,936 per year.
A bit about you
You’re friendly, hands-on and organised, with strong retail experience, excellent people skills and a real enthusiasm for charity retail and preloved fashion. You’re confident supporting shop performance, delivering great customer service, leading volunteers and maintaining high standards across different locations.
You’ll be adaptable, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, volunteers and local communities. You’ll also be comfortable with stock processing, merchandising, shop administration and using systems such as MS Office and POS.
SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with strong motivation, initiative and a commitment to our values.
Please see the full Role Overview and Role Responsibilities attached.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how and why you’re a good match for the role.
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are advertising these roles as a partnership with Age UK Bexley, Bexley Mencap and Carers Support Bexley each hosting 1 role. You can apply for a role with a specific organisation or all 3. They are looking for 3 Direct Payments Advisors to support people and their families to understand, set up and confidently manage their Direct Payments.
This is a role where you will combine practical advice, problem solving and relationship building to help people take control of their support in a way that works for them.
The role will include:
- Providing clear, accessible advice about Direct Payments and how they work.
- Supporting people to understand their responsibilities, including employing Personal Assistants.
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting monitoring and audit processes.
- Includes working with a small team of advisors based in partner charities to provide holistic support.
The Direct Payment Support Advisor supports people to understand and manage their direct payments so they can make informed choices about their care and support. By providing clear, practical and compassionate guidance, the role helps residents maintain independence, confidence and connection to the lives and communities that matter to them.
This post is 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until March 2028 (contract extension based on funding).
*An enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate, at no cost to you. (T&Cs apply)
Registered Charity
21 - 50
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
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This is a really crucial role within our Specialist Family Residential Service and would be ideal for someone looking to develop their career in the sector.
Above all, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated individuals with a desire to support people to transform their lives.
We are recruiting for Night Support Workers to join our Specialist Family Residential Service in Sheffield. The service provides drug and alcohol recovery support for parents and their children in a residential setting. Previous experience is desirable, however not essential.
The Role
As a Night Support Worker your role is to provide cover to the service at night. You will be reliable with the ability to be awake and alert at all times during your shift. You may be working alone, and you will be required to act with integrity and use your initiative, staying calm in the event of an emergency.
- Ensuring the support and safety of the residents and the building
- You will be responsible for monitoring and controlling access to the site, dealing with emergencies, and communicating any concerns or events to the manager on call and the rest of the team.
- You will have good communication skills with the ability to respond and interact with residents and colleagues.
- You will also have experience in administrative procedures and maintain clear, accurate records.
Flexibility is required, as you will be working a night shift rota that includes weekends and public holidays.
There are multiple roles working on a shift pattern within a night worker team. Shifts are over night and working on a 3 night on/3 night off pattern. Working 9pm-8am.
Other organisations may call this role Night Care Worker, Waking Night Worker, Night Care Assistant or similar.
The service is based close to Eccelsall Road/Sheffield Hallam Collegiate Campus area of Sheffield, it is easily accessible. Situated in a large Victorian Building, fully refurbished in 2022, there is free on-site parking as well and is also easily access by multiple bus routes.
Your Rewards
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
- You will be paid annual salary of £24,637 pro rata £23756.64
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Opportunity to complete the Care Certificate, a robust induction to roles in health and social care developed by Skills for Care and Health Education England.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.