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 Arabic speaking Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Psychologist

Salary: £32,076 

Hours of work: 35 hours, 5 days a week

IKWRO –Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) is an award-winning charity founded (as the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation) in 2002. As testament to its’ success and in response to huge need, IKWRO has expanded and now provides unique and vital support for women and girls from all Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan (MENA) communities who are at risk of “honour” based violence, child marriage, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, sexual violence and other forms of gender violence.  

IKWRO provides direct services including advocacy and professional counselling. IKWRO opened the UK’s first specialist Middle Eastern women’s refuge. IKWRO is regularly called upon to share expertise with government, academics, and media and to train professionals from bodies such as the police, social services and schools.  

IKWRO has led the recognition of “honour” based abuse and “honour” killing as forms of violence against women and girls. Campaign successes include; the first extradition from Kurdistan-Iraq to the UK of perpetrators of “honour” killing of Banaz Mahmod, the UK’s criminalisation of forced marriage, child marriage, virginity testing and hymenoplasty, as well as the first ever national inspection of policing of “honour” based violence. 

The post-holder will help Arabic speaking women who have experienced Forced Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation and “Honour” Based Violence. Working in a confidential setting, counsellors listen attentively to their clients and offer them the time, empathy and respect they need to express their own feelings, to help them overcome their problems and to make appropriate changes to their life.

The post holder must be BACP or UKCP accredited (or equivalent e.g. HCPC) or training to achieve these accreditation

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with clients;
• To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions; making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
• Develops treatment and guidance methods and give guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques;

· To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of clients’ mental health problems based on an appropriate multi-factorial understanding of the client’s problems and current evidence-based best practice, taking into account the current NICE guidelines.

• Studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders;
• Maintains required contacts with education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented;
• Encouraging clients to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others;
• Accepting without bias the issues raised by clients;
• Helping clients towards a deeper understanding of their concerns;
• Attending supervision and training courses;
• Liaising with IKWRO’s staff, counselors and advisors;
• Working to agreed targets in relation to client contact;
• Undertaking group as well as individual therapy on occasions;
• Keeping records and writing reports.

We are delighted to be supporting with the recruitment of an AP Officer to join the team on a 12-18 month fixed-term contract. 

About Salix

Salix's mission is to enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net zero targets and create better places to live and work. They deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment, save money and to remove more households from fuel poverty.

Salix works with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. As well as managing the funding schemes, they provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. They also offer insight, intelligence, and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development. Salix was created in 2004 and have been growing ever since, now employing over 200 people, with offices in Manchester and London. They are committed to and passionate about supporting the public sector on the road to net zero.

The role

Salix are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their finance team in Manchester. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will be responsible for all aspects of the payments process, including supplier invoices, staff expenses, and grant payments. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an accounts payable environment and be confident in handling a variety of financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Resolving supplier queries efficiently and maintaining strong relationships.
• Managing staff cash expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Processing loan and grant payments in line with company policies.
• Monitoring the central accounts email inbox and responding to inquiries.
• Entering payments into NatWest Bank and managing Autopay uploads.
• Assisting with other ad hoc duties as required.

Key Criteria

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable
• Familiarity with bank cash management systems.
• Strong Microsoft 365 and NetSuite (or similar accounting software) skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach.

What Salix can offer you

• Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience)
• The role is to be offered on an 12- 18 month fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension or permanent role thereafter
• Annual Leave: 28 days (excluding bank holidays).
• Flexible working: 1 day required in Manchester office
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Purpose of the role: To support the organisation and its members to develop and maintain a culture of compliance.  The position will be key in ensuring members are supported to operate in a safe, consistent and sustainable manner. 

Key Responsibilities

· Review, develop and implement compliance processes across all levels of the organisation with the aim to promote a culture of compliance.

· Develop and maintain robust procedures and structures around both compliance and health and safety.

· Work to maintain a culture of compliance across the charity through the development of training and guidelines that are easy to understand and accessible to volunteer members.

· Analyse membership data to identify trends, strengths and areas for improvement.

· Write reports, policies and procedures in a clear, readable format including drafting risk assessments.

· Support volunteers to ensure our policies and procedures are adopted and understood at local level.

· Provide general administrative, analytical and reporting support across the compliance portfolio adapting to shifting priorities as needed.

· Other relevant related duties as required.

Person Specification Essential

· Demonstrate experience in a comparable compliance or health and safety role with responsibility for maintaining standards.

· Understanding of current health and safety legislation and best practice

· Proven experience of working in a regulated environment

· A strong knowledge of risk management and strong analytical and communication skills

· Ability to interpret and apply regulations in practical scenarios

· Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and their application

· Ability to demonstrate practical thinking and proven experience of handling confidential and sensitive information

· Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

· Experience of working with volunteers.

· Ability to plan and prioritise own workload but also have a flexible approach as part of a small staff team.

· Ability to multi-task, demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.

· Proficient in the use of IT and Microsoft software.

· Sympathetic to the vision and mission of The Boys’ Brigade.

Desirable

· Proven experience of working in a regulated environment.

· Knowledge and understanding of youth organisations

· Knowledge and understanding of the work of The Boys’ Brigade.

We are looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Officer who will provide expert safeguarding advice and support to churches in the Mersey Synod.  Develop, manage and implement the United Reformed Church’s safeguarding policies in accordance with the URC Good Practice 6 and relevant legislation, enabling churches to develop best practice in their work with children and adults.The Mersey Synod of the United Reformed Church (URC) is a charitable organisation, and the Safeguarding Officer, will work with the 72 United Reformed Churches in the Merseyside Region.

The post holder will be the main contact for the churches to advise them on safeguarding children and adults at risk on a day-to-day basis, as well as providing training to a wide range of people as necessary.  They will have excellent communication skills, broad experience of networking across organisations, expert knowledge of current statutory safeguarding legislation and the ability to work and travel independently. Note that CV's will not be accepted.  The full job details are on URC Mersey Synod's website plus the application form.

Are you passionate about empowering young people up to the age of 25 to make positive life choices?

Do you have the experience and dedication to engage with those at risk of offending or already involved in the youth justice system, and inspire them to build a better future?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The James Brindley Foundation is seeking a committed and compassionate individual to deliver our accredited Full Circle Programme (FCP). This powerful initiative provides one-to-one interventions, educational workshops, and school assemblies to help young people reduce their risk of involvement in youth violence and crime. Full training and extensive support will be offered to the successful candidate.

At The James Brindley Foundation, we want to live in a country where no one walks in fear of youth violence. We believe that, when everyone accepts personal responsibility for those around them, inevitably violence will be reduced and ultimately, lives saved.

If you're up for the challenge, share our vision and want to make a lasting impact, apply to join us today!

About the Role

The Refugee and Migrant Centre is seeking to appoint two Employment Coaches, one full-time and one part-time – to support clients in overcoming barriers to employment and moving closer to the labour market.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide one-to-one employment support to clients, including CV building, job search assistance, interview preparation, and completing job applications.

· Assess clients' skills, experience, and employment goals to develop tailored action plans.

· Support clients in accessing training, work placements, and volunteering opportunities to enhance employability.

· Liaise with employers and training providers to identify suitable opportunities for clients.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, tracking progress and outcomes in line with organisational requirements.

· Work collaboratively with other teams and services within the organisation to provide holistic support.

· Support the delivery of employment workshops or group sessions where needed.

· Promote and uphold the values and policies of the Refugee and Migrant Centre in all aspects of work.

Essential Requirements:

· Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with clients on employment-related matters.

· IAG level 3 qualification or commitment to complete.

· Good knowledge of the UK job market, including current recruitment practices.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to build rapport and work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.

· Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied caseload.

· Competent in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and online job search platforms.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

· Ability to speak additional languages relevant to the client base.

· Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or migrants.

· Understanding of welfare-to-work programmes or similar employability schemes.

· Experience in delivering group workshops or training sessions.

· Knowledge of local employment and training opportunities in the Birmingham area.

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

What we hope you'll do next

We are keen to hear from all candidates whose skills and experience fulfil the criteria set out above. Please complete the application form, indicating where you first saw the job advertisement and demonstrating your professional fit with the role.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Closing Date:

Friday 30th 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.

Assistant Editor
c. £30,000
Hybrid Working – minimum 2 days per week in London office

The Talent Set is delighted to be working with a leading international membership organisation that supports professionals in a highly specialised area of legal and financial planning. Renowned for its commitment to education, professional standards, the organisation represents a global network of practitioners who advise families on complex and sensitive matters relating to future planning. We are currently supporting them in the search for an Assistant Editor to join their dynamic Communications Directorate. Working closely with the Managing Editor and Graphic Designer, the Assistant Editor will be involved in the full editorial process, including managing submissions, editing content, coordinating with authors, and supporting publication across digital platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented editorial professional looking to contribute to high-quality publications in a meaningful and globally impactful field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the end-to-end production of two core digital publications, including copy-editing, proofreading, and preparing content for online publication, ensuring high editorial standards are consistently met.
• Act as a key point of contact for contributors, authors, and internal stakeholders, managing communications to ensure smooth collaboration and timely content delivery.
• Upload, tag, and maintain editorial content on the publications’ website using a CMS, ensuring pages are accurate, up-to-date, and optimised for engagement.
• Manage the production and distribution of publication newsletters through Marketing Cloud, ensuring content is timely, relevant, and aligned with audience needs.
• Support content strategy by compiling and writing regular features, such as society news pages, and reporting on website and newsletter analytics to inform future content development.
• Work closely with the Managing Editor and Graphic Designer on daily editorial operations, including organising editorial board meetings and maintaining publication schedules, to ensure the smooth delivery of both publications.

Person Specification:

• Excellent writing, sub-editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strong command of grammar and style.
• Highly organised with strong time-management abilities, capable of managing multiple deadlines and editorial tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with proven experience working effectively across departments and with external stakeholders to produce cohesive and high-quality publications.
• An interest in legal, tax, or financial content or the ability to learn and quick to grasp complex or technical subject matter.
• Strong digital publishing skills, with familiarity in CMS platforms, SEO principles, and analytics tools to support online content optimisation.
• Self-starter with initiative and adaptability, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and respond flexibly to changing editorial priorities.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Recovery Coordinator

Location: HMP Deerbolt, Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG

Salary: £24,242 - £30,790 per annum

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Coordinator to support Waythrough’s service delivery within Reconnected to Health in HMYOI Deerbolt .As a Recovery Coordinator, you will provide 1:1 support for service users, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, including groups, to ensure that every recovery journey is tailored to individual priorities. You will take a “whole person” holistic approach to ensure that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person. 

• Manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing on-going recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate.
• Carry out triage/screening assessments and comprehensive assessments with service users.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to undertake shared assessments, key working and interventions to promote individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
• Facilitate service user access to treatment and community resources to increase recovery and social capital, supporting service users and their families within their local community To lead effective case management for allocated service users, including on-going processes such as risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments and plans. This includes the effective use of an online case management system.

About You

The successful post holder will match our ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service quality and performance within this partnership.

‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’ 

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service) 
• Annual leave purchase scheme 
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit 
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers 
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses 
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies 
• Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce 
• Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks 

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer  
 
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? 

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated Community Development Manager to join our team and lead the West team of Community Fundraisers to reach ambitious goals and grow our presence with our West region.

Position: Community Development Manager (West) 

Location: Home-based, within our West region which includes South West England, West Midlands, Wales, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire.

Salary: Circa £43K per annum 

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week 

Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, personal safety app, and option to join our healthcare scheme. 

Closing Date: Friday 30th May. Early applications will be considered as they are received and, as a result, the closing date may be brought forward.

About the Role 

Brain Tumour Research is a growing charity with a diverse range of exciting and fast-paced campaigns and activities. Our Community Fundraisers are at the heart of everything we do, and responsible for income generated through Regional Workplace Fundraising, Challenge Events, Fundraise your Way (including schools, individuals and community groups), Fundraising Groups and our flagship campaigns which are Walk of Hope and Wear A Hat Day. 

The Community Development Manager will lead of team of Community Fundraisers across the West of England and Wales, stewarding supporters to generate and grow income in order to achieve a regional team target of approximately £1 million. You will work within an innovative and supportive fundraising team, who are passionate about our cause as well as cross-functionally with teams such as PR and Comms, and the Research, Policy and Fundraising departments.

About Brain Tumour Research 

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. You will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. 

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People. 

We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​

​To apply: Please send your CV via our Application System. See attached for a copy of the JD. 

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Head of Maintenance & Estates

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Job Title: Head of Maintenance and Estates

Location: Central Office based in Islington, N1 1TY (approx. 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station). The role is mixed hybrid including 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, including regular service visits to any of our sites. Flexibility will be required to attend visits, away days, and office working around the number of days listed. 

Salary: £46,900

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Housing, we are looking for a Head of Maintenance and Estates to lead on the effective delivery of an efficient and customer focused maintenance and estate service across our properties within SIG. Managing a small team, you will focus on management and leadership activities to empower staff to achieve high quality results in the service. You will take oversight of the Maintenance and Estates function, to ensure the smooth running of upkeep and repair operations, working with various teams internally and externally to build sustainable working relationships.

You will have overall responsibility for ensuring policies and processes are up to date and that the way the function is run has continuous improvement. You will lead with creating and implementing a strategic plan, supporting with short to medium to long term objectives. You will work to ensure properties and estates are kept safe, to required standards and lead the team towards achieving the SIG ‘Good Homes’ standard.

About you

We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in managing similar repairs and estates services and who is able to lead a team to be empowered to provide a high-quality service. You will be able to to develop and implement maintenance plans, strategies, and procedures, and have confidence to take ownership of your department, making key decisions.

• Management and leadership experience, including with direct line of reports and indirect
• Experience in developing and implementing formal maintenance plans, strategies, and procedures with a key eye to detail
• Experience in directing and delivering customer service functions, ideally in a repairs and maintenance or cleaning context
• Experience in completing and managing risk assessments
• A recognised building services qualification and/or any of the following: NEBOSH, IOSH, Certificate in Occupational Heath and Safety, Legionella Awareness, Asbestos Duty Manager Training, Fire Safety Qualification
• Proactive approach to work, ability to use own initiative to resolve challenges
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to balance competing priorities 

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
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. 

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 (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

This role is key to the successful management of the charity.  You will provide the financial data required by the team to meet the needs of our funders reporting requests as well as maintain accurate records of the charities finances.  You will work with our small friendly staff team to ensure we have the most up to date figures to hand.  A great charity to work for, you will find us a friendly group who support each other.

Job Description

Spires was established as a response to homelessness in the late 1980s. Initially providing a hot meal, clothing, and advice to those who came for help, Spires has developed into an organization that provides a range of services, including day centre style drop ins for homeless people, a Women’s drop in, a Refugee drop in and outreach targeted at supporting Women who are sex working. 

Our core mission is to support homeless people into housing and to assist those who have been homeless in maintaining their accommodation, reducing the risks they face, and increasing their choices. We assess need, create support plans, and provide ongoing key work to empower people to improve their circumstances.

Purpose of Role:

• Support the effective delivery of Spires services across the range of activities provided, 
• Provide casework, support planning, and key working sessions for Spires’ clients.
• Assess and respond to client needs, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support.

Position in Organisation:

Part of the Spires Support Team, reporting to the Head of Clients Services. This is a new position and will work across all of Spires’ services. 

Working Contacts:

• Internal: Collaboration with staff and volunteers, particularly the head of client Services, Service Coordinators, and other support workers.
• External: Direct engagement with vulnerable individuals and coordination with partner agencies as part of a multi-agency approach.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth and safe running of drop-in sessions in collaboration with staff and volunteers.
• Welcome and assess new clients, providing appropriate support and referrals.
• Maintain a psychologically informed environment and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Supervise and support volunteers.

Outreach and Support Work:

• Engage with individuals in various settings to connect them with relevant services.
• Conduct needs assessments, crisis interventions, and ongoing support planning.
• Assist clients in achieving support plan goals, including attending appointments.
• Work with partner agencies to coordinate multi-agency support.

Information Management:

• Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant client records and case notes.
• Report safeguarding concerns and contribute to service improvements.
• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practices.

General Duties:

• Adhere to Spires’ policies and contribute to organisational development.
• Engage in personal development and team collaboration.
• Undertake other duties as required, including session cover.

Person Specification:

Essential Experience:

• Supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Working with vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Managing a caseload within a support setting.
• Maintaining professional boundaries while managing challenging behaviour.
• Liaising with service providers to improve client access to support.

Desirable Experience:

• Working with volunteers.
• Supporting individuals engaged in high-risk activities.

Essential Knowledge:

• Understanding issues faced by vulnerable individuals, including those in high-risk activities.
• Trauma-informed practice and safeguarding principles.
• Confidentiality, data protection, and social care services.

Desirable Knowledge:

• NVQ2/3 or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Understanding of health promotion and sexual health.
• Current UK  Driver Licence

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and work independently.
• Commitment to inclusivity and equality.

Summary of Terms and Conditions:

• Location: Based at Spires’ Offices, 5 Stockwell Mews, SW9 9GX
• Probation: Six-month probation period.
• Notice: One week’s notice during probation, four weeks thereafter.
• Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata (including bank holidays and three closure days over Christmas).
• Pension: Employer contribution of 5%, employee contribution of 3%.
• Other Benefits: Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees.
• Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed as per policy.
• Safeguarding: Adherence to Spires’ safeguarding policy; subject to a DBS check.

this is rolling recruitment and we will be actively interviewing throughout the recruitment process.

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Could you support young people aged 14-18 to deescalate crisis and improve their mental health and wellbeing, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions?

Youth Mental Health Worker - Young Persons Sanctuary
Post no: 635
Salary: £24,088 per annum F.T.E (actual / pro rata salary £11,881.24 for 18.25 hours per week)
Working pattern: 3 evenings per week over 7 (4:00pm – 10:00pm)
Contract: Permanent
Working base: Young Persons Sanctuary, Milton Keynes Hospital – Eaglestone Health Centre
Area covered: Milton Keynes

About Us:

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

About Young Persons Sanctuary

Our Young Person’s Sanctuarys offer a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment outside of normal school hours for those aged 14 – 18 who feel in mental distress or crisis.

About the Role

Our Young Person’s Sanctuarys' Youth Mental Health Worker role will involve assessing needs and offering one to one support to service users to enable them to begin the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing and to providing clarity on services and pathways available in the area. The role will be part of a larger Young Persons Sanctuary team made up of YPS Youth Mental Health Workers, YPS Manager and volunteers.

Service Delivery

• Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports young people experiencing a mental health crisis in Milton Keynes, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process and undertaking 1:1s.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
• Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.
• Attendance to mandatory reflective practice is required for this role. It occurs once every six weeks for one and a half hours.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm Tuesday 20th of May 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

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Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role offers an exciting opportunity to build, develop and maintain our partnerships to help deliver a multi-million-pound programme of investment in childhood health. 

We are looking for an experienced and talented individual who is passionate, organised and motivated to join the fundraising team at Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal.

Are you great with people and at building relationships? Do you have a minimum of three years of working in a corporate fundraising environment?

As the Senior Corporate Fundraiser, you will work with a wide range of corporate partners to support their fundraising and develop new relationships. You will work closely with the wider Fundraising team to provide first-class support for our partners, pursue new fundraising opportunities, and help grow the charity's income. 

You’ll have excellent communication and organisation skills with the ability to multitask and a real passion for developing relationships with a people-orientated focus. 

Together with the Head of Corporate Fundraising, the Senior Corporate Fundraiser will also help implement the department's strategy, engaging prospects and long-term supporters to develop or continue their support of the charity.

Gromit Unleashed 3, this summer’s highly anticipated sculpture trail, will present a huge number of exciting opportunities for the Corporate Fundraising team, and this position will play a key role in maximising partnerships and working autonomously to seek out and manage new opportunities to support the long-term strategy of the charity.

If you are looking to develop your fundraising career in an exciting and varied role, then this is the role for you.

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive and rewarding workplace for its approx. 40 staff. The foundation of our organisation is its strong team culture, in which all staff play an essential part. Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal’s most important resource.