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Money and Employment Caseworker (Mental Health)
Location: Sheffield – Gleadless & Heeley
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £26,457 - £28,500 based on experience
Contract: One Year Fixed Term
Join us and help change lives in your community
At Mental Health UK, we believe everyone should be able to live a fulfilling life, with the right support at the right time. Our Money & Employment teams help people across Sheffield to manage financial challenges, access specialist advice, and move closer to meaningful paid employment — all while navigating the realities of mental health difficulties.
We’re now launching an exciting new pilot within the Sheffield 24/7 mental health partnership, and we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Money and Employment Caseworker to join us.
If you’re committed to improving people’s financial wellbeing, understand the barriers created by mental health, and want to make a real impact locally, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
This unique role blends specialist money advice with employment support using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model. You’ll work one-to-one with people who are experiencing mental health challenges, helping them stabilise their financial situation and take steps towards sustainable paid work.
You’ll be based within the community in Gleadless and Heeley, working closely with mental health professionals, local partners, and employers to provide early, accessible support that prevents crisis and supports recovery.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality money advice, including debt casework, budgeting, income maximisation and welfare benefits support.
- Complete holistic assessments to understand clients’ financial, wellbeing, and employment needs.
- Support individuals to progress towards paid employment using the IPS approach.
- Build strong relationships with local employers, referral routes and community services.
- Maintain accurate casework records and uphold quality, safeguarding and compliance standards.
- Contribute to ongoing learning and service development within this innovative pilot.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is motivated, compassionate, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.
You’ll need:
- Accredited or recognised training in money advice (e.g. IMA or Wiser Adviser).
- Experience delivering debt casework and ideally providing welfare benefits advice.
- Strong understanding of the link between financial wellbeing, employment, and mental health.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work flexibly in community and remote settings.
- Experience using electronic case management systems.
It would be great if you also bring:
- Accreditation with the Institute of Money Advisers (or willingness to work towards it).
- Experience in supported employment or knowledge of employment legislation.
- Experience working in mental health services or lived experience of mental health challenges.
- Skills in assessing risk and developing support plans.
Why join Mental Health UK?
You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that puts people with lived experience at the heart of its work. We offer ongoing training, regular supervision, opportunities for progression, and the chance to contribute to a truly meaningful pilot programme that will shape future service delivery.
Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about empowering people severely affected by mental illness, and you have the skills to support both financial stability and employment aspirations, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create a future where everyone can thrive.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Newham. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.
£21,606 per annum, working 30 hours per week. The shift pattern for this role is 10 hour shifts 3 days per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Establishing a night-time routine
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others.
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience.
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications and languages.
- Look Ahead values the experience of applicants who have used our services or those similar to Look Ahead services.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see full Job description on our website
This is a pivotal leadership role sitting at the heart of one of the most important long-term income streams in the organisation. As Senior Legacy Marketing Manager, you will shape how thousands of supporters connect with us in a meaningful way, turning interest and intent into enduring legacy commitments. This is not just about communications, it’s about building trust, relevance and emotional connection at scale, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the values, purpose and ambition of the organisation.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You will lead a high-performing Legacy Marketing team to design and deliver intelligent, insight led supporter journeys that feel personal even at scale. Working closely with colleagues across Legacy Administration, Planning, Acquisition, Brand and wider Fundraising, you will bring coherence to how we engage legacy audiences, ensuring our messaging, experiences and channels work together to maximise impact. This is a role for someone who can see the bigger picture but is equally confident getting into the detail of campaign performance, audience insight and creative execution to continually refine and improve results.
Just as importantly, you will be a confident and collaborative leader who knows how to bring people with them. You will set clear direction, coach and develop your team, and create an environment where ideas, challenge and innovation are encouraged. With responsibility for shaping strategy, influencing senior stakeholders and helping to future proof legacy growth, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference, both to the organisation’s income and to the experience of every supporter who chooses to leave a legacy.
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



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Mercy Ships UK
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
About Mercy Ships UK
Mercy Ships is a faith-based international charity bringing safe surgery and healthcare to people living in some of the world's poorest nations. Through our hospital ships, Africa Mercy and Global Mercy, we deliver life-changing surgical care, medical training and healthcare system strengthening across sub-Saharan Africa.
As we continue to grow our supporter community and fundraising impact, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Legacy Manager to lead and develop our legacy giving programme.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of legacy fundraising at Mercy Ships UK. You will be responsible for developing and delivering our legacy strategy, growing long-term income, stewarding supporters and managing legacy administration with care, professionalism and empathy.
Working closely with colleagues across Supporter Development, Communications and Marketing, you will help inspire supporters to leave a lasting legacy that will transform lives for generations to come.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of Mercy Ships UK's legacy fundraising strategy.
- Grow legacy income and increase the number of confirmed legacy pledges.
- Manage a portfolio of legacy cases, acting as the key contact for solicitors, executors, beneficiaries and family members.
- Deliver engaging legacy marketing campaigns across online and offline channels.
- Develop meaningful stewardship journeys for legacy supporters and enquirers.
- Provide accurate forecasting, reporting and performance analysis.
- Ensure all legacy administration is managed sensitively, efficiently and in line with best practice.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with excellent relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for supporter care.
You will ideally have:
- Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Experience managing legacy giving programmes and stewardship activities.
- Knowledge of legacy fundraising principles and best practice.
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising or legacy marketing campaigns.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive conversations with empathy.
- Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
- An analytical approach with experience of reporting and forecasting.
Why Join Mercy Ships UK?
In return, we offer:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution.
- Annual Learning & Development budget of £1,000 (pro rata).
- Hybrid working.
- Free onsite parking.
- Travel and training loans.
- Christmas office shutdown.
- The opportunity to play a key role in an organisation transforming lives through hope and healing.
Our Values
Following the model of Jesus, we seek to:
- Love God
- Love and serve others
- Be people of integrity
- Strive for excellence in all we say and do
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we appoint before the advertised closing date.
Help create a legacy of hope, healing and transformation. Join Mercy Ships UK and make a lasting impact on lives around the world.
Mercy Ships is a faith-based international development organisation that deploys hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world
As Content Creator for Child Bereavement UK, you’ll play a vital role in helping us communicate sensitive messages with care, clarity and impact. You’ll translate our campaigns and organisational priorities into thoughtful, engaging content that connects with people across a range of platforms and reflects the lived experiences of grieving children, young people, parents and families.
Working alongside content, brand and marketing colleagues, you’ll assist with the pitching and creation of high-quality digital, audio and print content that speaks directly to our priority audiences, refining and optimising content so it reaches and supports those who need it most.
Main Responsibilities
· Develop and deliver engaging, high-quality content (copy, images, audio and film) to increase awareness, engagement and support for our services, training and income generation activity.
· Proactively generate and pitch ideas for both evergreen and seasonal campaigns, informed by audience insight, organisational priorities and the wider landscape.
· Work with brand, marketing and digital colleagues to plan and deliver content across online and offline channels in line with agreed strategies and objectives.
· Ensure all content reflects our tone of voice and values, and is accessible, inclusive and appropriate for sensitive subject matter.
· Ensure all content is created in line with safeguarding, consent and confidentiality guidelines.
· Work sensitively with service users and donors where appropriate, ensuring lived experience is represented with dignity and respect.
· Optimise content using data and performance insights, working with the Brand Lead, Digital Marketing Lead and Social Media Lead to maximise reach and impact.
· Respond appropriately to timely opportunities and key moments in the external environment, ensuring content is handled sensitively and responsibly.
· Provide guidance and constructive feedback to colleagues to support high content standards across teams.
· Act as a brand ambassador, championing consistency, quality and compassionate communication.
· Recommend and test innovative approaches to content creation, evaluating results and sharing learning to strengthen future activity.
· Work closely with approved freelancers and suppliers to commission and deliver content projects to brief, budget and timeline.
· Contribute to reporting on content performance, identifying insights to inform future planning.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience & Knowledge
· Experience creating high-quality content across a range of formats, including written, visual, audio and short-form video content.
· Experience contributing to content for campaigns or organisational communications.
· Knowledge of best practice for creating accessible, inclusive and audience-appropriate content.
· Awareness of the importance of safeguarding, consent and confidentiality when communicating sensitive or personal experiences.
Skills
· Excellent written communication skills.
· Strong content development skills, including the ability to generate ideas, draft content, refine messaging and adapt materials for different channels and audiences.
· Skilled in producing high-quality video and audio content, including hands-on skills in filming, recording and editing.
· Strong graphic design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe etc).
· Ability to translate complex or clinical information into clear, engaging content.
· Strong ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
· Ability to balance creative ambition with commercial or organisational objectives.
· Excellent attention to detail and commitment to editorial quality.
Attributes & Values
· Compassion, emotional intelligence and ability to work respectfully with bereaved children, young people and families.
· Collaborative, approachable, and able to build trust across teams.
· Creative, innovative and proactive, with a solutions-focused, self-starter mindset.
· Highly organised, resilient and able to work independently in a remote environment.
· Strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and ethical storytelling, including amplifying lived experience safely and respectfully.
· Willingness to undertake relevant training and development opportunities.
· Willingness to work flexibly to meet organisational need.
· Ability to undertake periodic UK travel and represent the charity at meetings and events.
Desirable
· Experience working within the charity/third sector, particularly in bereavement, mental health or social care.
· Understanding of bereavement and the needs of bereaved children, young people and parents.
· Previous experience in a Content Creator role or similar.
· Background in storytelling, editorial or publishing environments.
· Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
· Experience of working with lived-experience contributors, ambassadors or volunteers.
· Knowledge of digital marketing principles (e.g., SEO, user journeys, content optimisation).
· Active engagement with creative or content industry networks.
Benefits
· 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.
· TOIL for our hours work.
· Contributory pension scheme.
· Company sick pay.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Life assurance.
· Training loans.
· Enhanced family friendly policies.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 6th July 2026 at midnight
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Interviews
If you are progressed to an interview, you will be invited to attend a 1-hour competency-based interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the role. You may also be asked to complete an interview task, which will also be shared with you in advance.
Proposed interview dates: 23rd and 24th July 2026
This is a full-time role with employment commencing from September 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, millions of children and young people are facing complex social and emotional challenges. AllChild works within local communities and wider support systems to identify and support children and young people most at risk of poor social, emotional and academic outcomes. Through our two-year Impact Programme, we help build a joined-up network of support around each child and family, working in partnership with schools, local services and community organisations.
We’re looking for an inspiring Head of Community Delivery to join our London-based team. This is a senior leadership role within our Delivery Team, where you’ll play a key part in shaping and delivering AllChild’s place-based programmes, ensuring they create meaningful and lasting impact across your region.
For further information, please view the Job Pack.
To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9 July 2026.
We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support research and check grammar. However, we ask that all supporting statements and application responses reflect your own thoughts and experiences. Over-reliance on AI may limit our ability to assess your individual skills, critical thinking, and personal approach, which are important parts of our selection process.
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke.
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in the North Lincolnshire area.
Position: 000014 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, North Lincolnshire. However, extensive travel across the region will be required as part of this role (this will include regular home visits, and may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: Circa £17,000 per annum (FTE circa £28,300 per annum)
Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding until 31 March 2028.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Health Cash Plan, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Interview Date: 21 and 22 July 2026. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Making introductory calls to stroke survivors and carers, identify their needs and their desired support pathway through the service.
· Delivering an effective service in line with our case management principles ensuring that confidential and accurate records are kept on our CRM database.
· Organise and deliver community engagement activities such as awareness events and service presentations to promote the service and raise awareness of stroke and its risk factors
· Provide personalised information, advice and support using a person-centred approach through a variety of contact methods including home visits.
· Working collaboratively with other professionals and organisations involved in the care of stroke survivors and carers to ensure the best possible support is provided throughout the stroke pathway.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· Providing person centred support.
· Working to improve outcomes for individuals/communities
· Using technology and IT systems to support your work and keep timely, accurate records.
· Working collaboratively with other professionals in a variety of settings.
· Deliverig presentations and organising local events
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings and also travel further afield for team and Locality meetings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Applications
You will be asked to submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.
You will be able to view the role profile when you apply.
Stroke Association
Finding strength through support
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.
Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.
We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
WHO WE ARE
We are Zarach, the children’s bed charity, and we’re on a mission to end child bed poverty, helping children get a good night's sleep, and the chance to thrive at school.
In our nearly eight years as a registered charity, we’ve captured the hearts and attention of many individuals, community groups, businesses and funders who want to support us on our mission. We’ve also been given an incredible media platform from which we have raised awareness of child bed poverty at local, regional and national levels. This support and awareness has seen us deliver over 17,000 bed bundles to children to date!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As we grow, we are looking to recruit a Policy & Advocacy Manager to join the Communications team.
As our ideal candidate you will need to be in commuting distance to our Leeds warehouse, meaning you can travel regularly to meet with the team. This is a hybrid role based between the Leeds warehouse and home, and regular travel to other locations will be required to attend meetings, conferences and other such activities related to policy and advocacy. As such, you will need to have a full UK driving license and access to your own car.
You will be someone who has strong experience in the field of policy and advocacy, with a proven track-record of engaging and influencing a range of external audiences and political stakeholders, such as MPs and councillors.
Alongside your relevant skills and experience, we’ll be looking to see that you have a genuine care for our mission and, as such, are self-motivated to do a great job and be a values-led member of our team.
Ideally, you’ll have experience in a charity/NGO or social policy sector, due to some of the specialities that come with this. However, charity experience is not essential if you can demonstrate an appetite and track record for continual learning and development across your working life to date.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Starting at £20,400 with progression up to £22,800 p/a (£34,000 - £38,000 FTE)
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28 days, plus Bank Holidays (prorated for part-time work)
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Healthcare Cash Plan
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Quarterly Staff Recognition Award
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A great working environment! One of our colleagues described us as- “Zarach is a wonderful place to work with the mission at the core of all that we do”
To decide if you’d like to bring your skills and experience to bear in the pursuit of our mission, please have a look at the job description, our website and the coverage of us across social media.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker – Thames Valley
£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits
Thames Valley and surrounding areas.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week) to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
• Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life
• Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Time off in Lieu
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.
More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.
Development opportunities:
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website and apply online.
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Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Additional information:
Interviews will take place at our Thames Valley Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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Safe Haven Sussex CIC is a non-profit community interest company that provides accommodation and support for vulnerable adults who were homeless or vulnerably housed. Safe Haven Sussex has 42 houses across the city, ranging from 3-8 bedrooms with shared communal facilities.
The role of the Support Coordinator is to provide floating support to our residents who are individuals deemed a low risk to themselves or others. The aim is to enable and encourage our residents to achieve their goals and gain the skills necessary to move on to live independently in the future.
Driving Licence Essential with Use of Car.
Full Specifications are available on request, however a summary of responsibilities are:
- Manage a caseload of approximately 20 service users, providing consistent and tailored support.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop effective, individualised support plans.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
- Address each service user’s needs holistically and signposting to relevant services, considering their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Develop personalised support plans that reflect the goals and preferences of each individual.
- Encourage and support service users in engaging with appropriate community services to aid recovery, personal development and build independence.
- Assist service users in creating budget plans.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to connect service users with the most relevant services.
- Support individuals to attend appointments.
- Facilitate one-to-one weekly key work sessions and group activities, setting clear agendas and measurable outcomes.
A full driving license, use of a vehicle and business insurance for the vehicle is essential for the role.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Schedule: Monday - Friday (9am-5pm).
Benefits:
- Possible early finish on Fridays
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - incudes access to short term counselling and wellbeing support.
- Monthly wellbeing activities - such as badminton and bowling.
- Annual work and play away days.
- Office closed on bank holidays.
- Regular reflective practice sessions - dedicated time for staff to process experiences, share learning and support personal and professional growth.
- Refreshments.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and use of a car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Offering a safe home, support, and hope for the future
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Key details
- Contract: 1-year fixed-term, with potential to extend. 3-month probationary period.
- Hours: 16 hours per week. Candidates must be available Weds 9.00-12.00 and Thurs 15.30–18.30 most weeks, to support project activities. Remaining hours can be worked flexibly by agreement.
- Location: Office and venues in Tower Hamlets, with some home working
- Salary: £29,500 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE, 2 days per week)
- Start date: From 1 August 2026 (negotiable)
- Line manager: Project & Operations Officer
- Requirements: DBS check. You must already have the right to live and work in the UK.
Who we are
Globe Community Project is a dynamic and growing charity in the heart of East London. Our mission is to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets. Connection is important to us in everything we do.
About the role
We are seeking an organised, dynamic and people-focused Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteering across both our programmes. This role will supporting and coordinate volunteers across
- Touching Safe Ground – supporting women and children seeking sanctuary.
- Well Old – supporting older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
You will support our established volunteer team within Touching Safe Ground, and develop volunteering opportunities within Well Old. This role is responsible for recruiting, coordinating, supporting and developing a diverse team of volunteers who make our sessions and activities possible.
You will help ensure that volunteers have a positive, rewarding and meaningful experience, while enabling Globe Community Project to deliver high-quality support to participants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships and using their great admin skills to create opportunities for others, helping volunteers develop their skills, confidence and sense of belonging.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate volunteer availability for both of our projects, including weekly Touching Safe Ground sessions.
- Recruit new volunteers through social media, volunteering websites, local university liaison and community outreach.
- Act as the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries, manage applications, conduct interviews, and manage references and onboarding requirements
- Build and maintain effective partnerships and referral pathways with organisations, universities and community groups, including including universities, faith organisations and community groups across East London.
- Ensure all volunteers complete appropriate DBS checks, Volunteer Agreements and any other required safeguarding processes.
- Deliver volunteer inductions and provide practical training, supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of volunteers, and identifying any further training needs as they arise.
- Network and conduct desk research to identify wellbeing, learning and CPD opportunities for volunteers, particularly those with lived experience of migration or seeking sanctuary.
- Administer volunteer travel expenses and maintain accurate records on shared systems.
- Attend sessions regularly alongside volunteers to build relationships, provide support and understand their experiences.
- Maintain regular communication with volunteers and respond promptly to questions and concerns.
- Organise volunteer thank-you events and other opportunities to recognise and celebrate their contributions.
- Monitor and report on volunteer numbers, recruitment, retention, successes and challenges.
- Attend relevant staff meetings as required.
- Report safeguarding concerns immediately and follow organisational safeguarding procedures.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience coordinating, managing or supporting volunteers, interns or staff.
- Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Experience recruiting, onboarding or coordinating volunteers, interns or staff.
- Confidence in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident using email, spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records.
- Commitment to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and adults, protecting confidentiality and personal data.
- Warm, inclusive and supportive, committed to helping others succeed.
- Commitment to the values and mission of Globe Community Project.
Desirable:
- Experience working within the charity, community or voluntary sector.
- Experience supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, older adults on low incomes, or other marginalised communities.
- Knowledge of volunteer management best practice.
- Experience of using CRM systems.
- Experience organising events, training or community activities.
- Speaks a community language.
- Experience using social media or digital platforms for recruitment and engagement.
Equal Opportunities
Globe Community Project is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration and seeking sanctuary.
What we offer
- Salary £29,500 per annum (full-time equivalent). This role is 2 days per week (16 hours, 0.4 FTE), giving an actual salary of £11,800 per annum.
- 30 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro-rata, increasing after 5 years’ service.
- 10% employer pension contribution through our NEST scheme.
- Employee health insurance following successful completion of probation period.
- Hybrid working with some home working.
- A supportive, diverse and mission-driven team.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
We are a Buddhist-inspired charity working to benefit the local community, while putting our values into practice.


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Are you passionate about retail and ready to take on a new challenge that will make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Shop Manager to join our team in Wyke on a permanent , full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) over 7 days.
As a Shop Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of our store by leading an inclusive team of paid colleagues and volunteers to maximise sales income and to minimise costs. You will have the passion to drive your store to be the best in the area.
What you will do:
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Drive sales in the store to meet expected budgets and KPI’s
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Run a high-density shop, ensuring that the shopfloor meets retail merchandising standards and that stock is rotated onto the shopfloor daily.
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Ensure that stock is generated over the door and that donors are signed up for Gift Aid.
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Ensure that the high standard of customer service that is expected by Mencap is delivered at all times.
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You will be an inclusive leader developing your team, paid and volunteers, through training and performance reviews.
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Be responsible for all financial, cash handling, security, safeguarding and health and safety in the store.
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To be a successful Shop Manager you will be:
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An experienced manager with the ability to drive sales and meet KPI’s, ideally within a fashion retail environment.
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Ability to lead and support a team from varying backgrounds.
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Ability to meet the needs of the customers to generate and increase the sales of the store.
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Have a flexible approach to working hours and days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
The full detailed job description is attached
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
If you’re passionate about leading high‑performing teams and maintaining exceptional store standards, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close on 2 July, with interviews taking place from 18 June onwards. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications or identify suitable candidates.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
Lead a team, inspire young people and help shape brighter futures across Merseyside.
Looking for the next step in your youth work / mentoring career?
Maybe you're currently a Senior Youth Worker, Programme Coordinator, Team Leader, Sports Development Officer or Pastoral Lead looking for your next challenge.
You've spent years delivering impactful work with young people and are ready to take on more responsibility while still staying connected to frontline delivery.
Or perhaps you're already leading a team and fancy a new challenge in a dynamic and busy role.
At Dallaglio RugbyWorks, we support young people who are at risk of exclusion from education. Using sport as a hook and positive relationships as the foundation, we help young people build confidence, resilience, aspirations and life skills that can transform their futures.
We're looking for someone who can lead from the front. Someone who can support and develop a team, build strong partnerships with schools and community organisations, and still enjoy working directly with young people.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Role at a Glance
Youth Mentor / Regional Team Lead (we call it Senior Programme Coordinator)
Luton and Stevenage
£28,000 – £34,000 per year
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including up to two evenings per week until 7pm
What you’ll be doing
As Senior Programme Coordinator, you'll help make sure that support reaches as many young people as possible and that it's delivered to a consistently high standard.
You'll lead a small team of sports coaches and youth mentors, helping them plan great sessions, develop their practice and overcome the day-to-day challenges that come with the job. You'll also build and maintain strong relationships with schools, alternative provisions and community partners to keep programmes running smoothly.
This is a hands-on role. Alongside keeping regional delivery on track, you'll still spend time working directly with young people: being a positive presence, modelling good practice and helping create the kind of safe, engaging environments where young people can thrive.
You'll also take the lead on the activities that go beyond our weekly sessions such as organising holiday programmes, Career Taster Days, regional trips and events that give young people experiences they wouldn't otherwise have. These are some of the most rewarding parts of the role and a real chance to see young people shine in a different context.
Building relationships in the community is a big part of this too. You'll get to know the local area, embed yourself in the networks around it and find partners, venues and opportunities that help deepen out work and enhance our engagement with young people.
You don't need to know anything about rugby to do this job well. What matters is your ability to connect with young people and the communities around them.
This is a role where you get to combine youth work, teamwork and programme coordination, making a real difference every day.
You're probably a great fit if...
You believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of the challenges they've faced.
You have experience working with young people and understand how important positive relationships can be in helping them build confidence and change their future direction.
You're someone who enjoys supporting others to succeed, whether that's coaching staff, building partnerships or helping young people overcome barriers.
You can balance the bigger picture with the day-to-day detail, keeping programmes organised while maintaining a strong focus on quality and impact.
Most importantly, you're passionate about creating opportunities for young people and helping teams deliver their very best work.
What you'll need
- Experience delivering programmes or interventions for young people facing significant challenges
- A qualification in Sports Coaching, Youth Work, Teaching or a related field
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- The ability to travel regularly across Luton & Stevenage
- Flexibility to work up to two evenings per week (until 7pm)
Bonus points if you have...
- Experience leading, supporting or developing staff within youth work, sport, education or community settings
This is your chance to help shape the future of our work across Luton & Stevenage.
More About Us
At Dallaglio RugbyWorks, we support young people 12-18 who have been excluded from education or at risk of exclusion. Using sport as the starting point and mentoring as the foundation, we help them build confidence, resilience and the skills they need to create brighter futures. Rugby helps start the relationship, but the work goes far beyond sport. The charity uses mentoring, life skills, wellbeing support and career-focused activities to help young people build confidence and prepare for life after school.
Our work focuses on four areas: life skills, raising aspirations, physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing and the aim is to make sure exclusion from school does not become exclusion from society. You’ll be part of a team giving young people consistent support, trusted adults and practical chances to move towards education, employment or training.
Come join our squad
Please click the apply button or get in touch by email, phone or LinkedIn if you’d like to ask a question before applying.
Supporting young people, using the power of rugby.
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1. Background
Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America
The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery.
2. Purpose of the Role
The Senior Programmes Officer (Maternity Cover) is responsible for supporting the effective coordination, delivery, and development of a multi-country humanitarian programme portfolio. The role ensures continuity of programme implementation during the maternity cover period by maintaining strong partner relationships, overseeing programme progress, and supporting high-quality proposal development and reporting.
The post holder will act as a key focal point for communication with implementing partners and internal teams, ensuring that programme activities remain on track, compliant, and responsive to evolving needs. The role also contributes to organisational growth through proposal development, donor engagement, and strengthening partnerships.
3.Terms of Reference
- Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
- Reporting to: Programmes Manager
- Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns
- Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements
- Full time/Part time: Full Time
- Travel: International travel may be required depending on programme and organisational needs.
4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
Programme Coordination and Partner Management
- Maintain regular communication with implementing partners across multiple countries
- Coordinate programme activities to ensure timely and effective delivery
- Support negotiation and alignment with field teams and partners on implementation priorities
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders
Proposal Development, Business Development and Donor Engagement
- Lead the development of project proposals, concept notes, and budgets
- Contribute to business development efforts, including drafting marketing materials and supporting donor engagement
- Develop marketing and programme-related materials to support fundraising and visibility
- Build and maintain relationships with donors and external stakeholders
Programme Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance
- Review narrative and financial reports from partners for quality and accuracy
- Track programme deliverables, milestones, and deadlines across projects
- Maintain programme trackers, dashboards, and internal monitoring tools
- Liaise with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams to support programme tracking and learning
- Ensure documentation and data are organised, accurate, and up to date
Financial Coordination
- Coordinate closely with the finance team on budgets, forecasts, and expenditure tracking
- Review partner budgets and support financial planning processes
- Ensure alignment between programme delivery and financial requirements
Design, Communications and Knowledge Products
- Develop visual and written materials including presentations, one-pagers, capability statements, and reports
- Support media and communications outputs using design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
- Contribute to internal and external communications materials to enhance programme visibility
- Support media-related activities, including content development and basic media training where required
Capacity Building and Team Support
- Provide training and guidance to implementing partners on project requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Develop and refine internal documents such as SOPs and guidance materials
- Support onboarding, training, and supervision of interns
- Provide support to colleagues across programme activities as required
Systems, Learning and Operational Support
- Maintain and update programme databases and information systems
- Support feedback collection processes, including surveys and learning inputs
- Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement across programmes
- Participate in calls across multiple time zones and undertake occasional travel as required
Procurement and supply chain support
- Support review of procurement requests, specifications, delivery schedules, and procurement documentation for completeness before onward processing.
- Track status of procurement packages, purchase actions, vendor communications, and delivery milestones and flag bottlenecks for management attention.
- Coordinate with the Operations and Logistics Officer in the field on shipment status, local sourcing issues, warehousing constraints, and asset receipt confirmation.
Operational risk management
- Identify operational bottlenecks relating to procurement timing, delivery sequencing, documentation gaps, or service support readiness.
- Provide timely updates to the Programmes Manager on issues requiring escalation or re-prioritisation.
5. Qualifications and Experience
- Degree or equivalent experience in international development, humanitarian studies, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in programme coordination, project management, or humanitarian/development settings
- Proven experience in proposal development, including budget preparation
- Strong experience working with implementing partners and managing multi-country programmes
- Experience reviewing narrative and financial reports and ensuring donor compliance
- Familiarity with working alongside finance and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) teams
6. Core Competencies
- Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English required; Arabic is desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience developing presentations, reports, and programme materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); experience with tools such as Canva or Adobe
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and coordinate across multiple time zones in a fast-paced environment
7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics
The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations.
The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders.
Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Safe Ground Families Manager
Location: Based within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool. Step Free access is available at this service. You may be expected to travel to other services as required, including to Central London Central Office and for in-person meetings held off site.
Salary: £38,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and organisational requirements, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and forming part of the out of hours on call rota for managers.
About the Role
Are you ready to do things differently, and make it count?
Safe Ground isn’t a typical organisation, and this isn’t a typical management role. We work inside prisons, using creative, therapeutic approaches to strengthen relationships between men and their families. Our work is rooted in connection, reflection, and real change, often in environments that aren’t designed for either.
We’re looking for a Families Manager to lead our flagship service at HMP Altcourse. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is confident working in complex, fast-paced environments and motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful change within the prison system. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team delivering arts-based group programmes, family counselling, and practical family support. You’ll shape how these different elements come together, holding the quality of the work, supporting your team, and making sure families are at the heart of what we do.
This role will suit someone who:
- Is comfortable rolling their sleeves up and leading from the front
- Can hold both the operational detail and the bigger picture
- Is energised by creative, relational work, even when the environment is challenging
- Believes that people can change, and that families matter
At Safe Ground, we create space for people in custody, their families and staff to think, reflect, and do things differently. If that resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Line Management throughout the employee lifecycle embedding a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation.
- Creative leadership of creating and delivering engaging high-quality services and interventions which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and culture shifts in systems of power and compliance.
- Manage day-to-day operational delivery of programmes, the service, and visitors centre.
- Ensure core responsibilities and contractual requirements are fulfilled.
- Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.
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Ensuring core responsibilities and contractual requirements are met; Striving for excellence and consistently high standards in service delivery.
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Managing Programme Coordinators, Facilitators, Family Counsellors and a Deputy Service Manager, empowering the team to support operational booking for all social visits and deliver nationally recognised programmes.
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Leading the delivery of nationally recognised programmes including Fathers Inside and Man Up which have received national recognition being delivered nationally across custodial and community settings.
- Bringing strong leadership experience managing a diverse team, with line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower your team to deliver high quality support to the participants of our programmes and their families
- Working closely with prison and Sodexo colleagues, alongside internal SIG teams, to ensure services are innovative, safe and compassionate.
Why work with Safe Ground Prisons?
At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame.
Working with Safe Ground means working differently. It’s about meeting people without judgement, holding space for accountability, and using creativity to disrupt cycles of harm. We believe real change happens when people are seen, challenged and supported, even (and especially) inside prison walls. Want to find out more? Follow this link!
Please be informed that as this role is based within a Prison environment, therefore further vetting from SIG's enhanced DBS will be required such as MOJ clearance.
About You
This role will suit you if you believe change happens through relationships, not control. You lead with warmth and clarity, and you’re able to hold care and accountability at the same time. You’re comfortable working in a prison environment and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. You will be knowledgeable of the criminal justice setting, and ideally have experience within a similar environment. We’re looking for a proactive, grounded leader who can support and stretch a team to do their best work. You’ll be confident managing a service day-to-day, navigating challenges as they arise, and keeping the quality of the work high.
- Previous experience experience of leading a team or service in a similar setting
- Be confident facilitating groups and/or delivering training (ideally within a creative or therapeutic context)
- Build great relationships quickly, creating trust with both staff and participants
- Support, motivate and develop staff through clear, consistent line management
- Balance people focused leadership with delivering against KPIs and service requirements
- Promote the service externally and build positive relationships with partner organisations
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including occasional on-call responsibilities
- IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software.
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets



