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Camphill Village Trust is a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active and independent lives.

For over 70 years we have pioneered a different kind of care – shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world. We believe care should do more than meet needs, it should create opportunity, belonging, and purpose. By rooting our support in meaningful work, relationships, and the natural environment, we help people to build skills, confidence, and independence.

Do you want to make a difference and help us achieve our vision?

As a Team Leader, you will manage a team of support workers to successfully enable the people we support to lead a fulfilled and meaningful life within their home and as part of the wider, local community, and lead the staff team by promoting and practicing the values of CVT.

You will hold a minimum of Level 3 NVQ/ QCF (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, and will have worked in a health and social care setting for a minimum of two years, preferably with people who have a learning disability and/ or autism, and has experience of managing a staff team. A driving licence would be useful as the community can be difficult to access by public transport.

Position: Team Leader

Responsible to: Care & Support Manager

Location: The role is based at Oaklands Park, a 150-acre rural community situated near Newnham on Severn on the edge of the Forest of Dean. We offer opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and other support needs, who live and work within a beautiful location, where their contributions to the life of our community are valued. Our estate offers an eight-acre garden, wood workshop and a weavery/ craft workshop. 

Hours: 2 roles available, 1 x 30 hours per week and 1 x 37.5 hours per week, generally Mon - Fri days, but we are flexible.

Salary: £25,740 - £29,367 FTE, dependent on skills and experience pro rata for part-time.

Annual Leave and Benefits: 

• 28 days paid annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• The option to buy and sell annual leave
• Company sick pay after one month starting at 4 weeks and increasing to 12 weeks with service
• Life Cover for all employees
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Blue Light Card

Main responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and guide the staff team in a way that will enable the people we support to have the best quality of life possible.
• Ensure the health, safety, development and happiness of the people we support is paramount at all times.
• Ensure there are monthly team meetings, quarterly supervisions, twice yearly medication competencies and observations of practice along with a yearly annual review.
• Complete the induction of new staff within the service and support them through their probationary period.
• Undertake any other duties which are consistent with this post, as directed by line management.

Personal Attributes

• Be highly organised and trustworthy.
• Be able to work with a degree of autonomy in managing the service.
• Be a positive role model to the support workers and others employed by the Trust.
• Have professional values that lead on how to promote a capable environment and work using a positive behaviour support approach.
• Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job we do.
• Respect the community and the people who live and work here.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop services that support people experiencing Domestic Violence and Abuse across Bath and Northeast Somerset. You'll manage and inspire local teams, drive service improvements, and work closely with commissioners and partners to ensure clients are safe and receive high-quality support that enables them to move forward with confidence and independence

Job Role: Service Manager- Domestic Violence and Abuse services

Salary: £ 34,505 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: BANES

Additional information:

Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

About Alongside:

Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to lead our Domestic Abuse Housing services across the BANES (Bath & Northeast Somerset) area.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support for people experiencing social exclusion, including survivors of domestic abuse. You will be responsible for managing local projects, leading and developing staff teams, driving service improvements, and ensuring contractual, quality, and performance targets are achieved.

Working closely with commissioners, partner agencies, and the wider Alongside leadership team, you will ensure services remain person-centred, strength-based, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for clients. You will maintain a visible presence within services, support staff to deliver excellent client support, and help shape service development across the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• • Lead, motivate and develop a team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support services.
  • Ensure clients receive person-centred support that helps them achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.
  • Build strong relationships with commissioners, partner agencies and other stakeholders across the BANES area.
  • Drive service quality, performance and continuous improvement across multiple projects.
  • Oversee housing and operational management, ensuring services remain safe, compliant and effective.
  • Maintain Safelives Leading Lights standards across service delivery

What We're Looking For

Essential

• • Experience managing teams within housing, domestic abuse, homelessness, social care or support services.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and supporting people experiencing social exclusion.
  • Experience managing service performance and achieving positive outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the statutory or voluntary sector.
• IDVA/ISVA/Safelives Service Manager qualification or equivalent

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

What we’re looking for:

Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people experiencing domestic violence and abuse, facing homelessness, including those with mental health challenges, complex needs and substance misuse issues.

Experience working with people who may have multiple and complex needs and/or challenging behaviours due to their experience of trauma and abuse.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan

27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)

30% staff discount at our charity shops

A generous and competitive pension scheme

A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators

For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands

Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week

Interviews: 14th & 15th October 2026

Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)

Help to shape programmes that create brighter futures for young people around the world. The King’s Trust International is looking for an inspiring Head of Programme Development to lead the creation of high-quality, evidence-informed and scalable programme models that help young people learn, earn and thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to support our programme design and content team in translating ambitious long-term strategy into practical programme models, curricula, tools and guidance that can make an impact across diverse global contexts. You will lead a talented team of specialists and work across the organisation to champion innovation, inclusion, safeguarding and impact. This permanent, part-time role is 21 hours per week and is London-based, with hybrid working and an expectation that at least 50% of contracted hours are spent in the office.

What you will do

• Lead the Programme Development function, setting a clear vision, priorities and quality standards.
• Oversee the design, testing and continuous improvement of inclusive youth programmes, blended learning models, curricula, training materials and delivery tools.
• Use evidence, data and learning to strengthen programme models, theories of change and measurable outcomes.
• Work with Delivery, Impact, Digital, Safeguarding and Fundraising colleagues to create scalable, fundable propositions and support their transition into delivery.
• Champion user-centred design, blended delivery and responsible uses of digital tools and AI.
• Develop a high-performing, collaborative team and manage resources, capacity and budgets effectively.

What we are looking for

You will bring strong programme development expertise, sound judgement and a track record of turning strategy into practical, adaptable approaches. You will understand how evidence, safeguarding and inclusion shape excellent programme design, you will be confident working across both online and offline delivery and you will be able to evidence significant experience working with partners across international or multi-country contexts. With a strong track record of leading and developing teams, you will create clarity, build alignment and enable others to do their best work. Above all, you will share our commitment to putting young people at the centre and creating meaningful, sustainable impact.

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year

The Role
Policy Development Lead
We are looking for a Policy Development Lead to provide strategic leadership, coordination and expertise in proactive policy development across NDCS. This exciting new role will help us think beyond immediate policy activity, identify where system change is needed, and develop longer-term policy positions that are informed by evidence, specialist insight, lived experience and external practice.
The role will initially focus on Education, while retaining the flexibility to support wider policy development across areas such as early years, social care, health, benefits, sign language and other emerging priorities. Working closely with Platform Leads, Policy and Nation Leads, and colleagues across the organisation, you will help ensure NDCS develops strong, evidence-based policy positions that create meaningful change for deaf children and their families.
What you'll do

• Lead and coordinate proactive policy development activity across NDCS, identifying opportunities for deeper policy thinking and systems change.
• Apply systems thinking to identify complex challenges, explore interdependencies and develop practical solutions
• Identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities, using systems thinking and horizon-scanning approaches to inform future organisational priorities.
• Translate complex evidence, research and lived experience into clear recommendations that support organisational decision-making and influence.
• Influence senior leaders and key stakeholders by providing strategic policy advice, insight and recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate policy development activity across multiple teams, ensuring expertise, insight and activity are aligned.
• Build productive relationships with external researchers, policy networks and sector experts to bring innovative thinking into NDCS.
• Identify cross-cutting themes and opportunities for change by bringing together insight from local, regional and national sources.
• Facilitate strategic conversations that help colleagues explore complex issues, understand system interdependencies and develop long-term solutions.
• Champion a proactive, evidence-informed approach to policy development across the organisation.

What you'll need

• Significant experience in policy analysis, development or strategy within a complex organisation, sector or policy environment.
• Proven ability to translate complex evidence, research and lived experience into recommendations that drive organisational action and influence.
• Experience influencing senior decision-makers and shaping organisational, sector-wide or public policy direction.
• A track record of leading and coordinating complex work across multiple teams, functions or stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality briefings, policy positions and strategic recommendations.
• Experience bringing together evidence and insight from multiple sources to identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities for change.
• Strong systems-thinking skills and experience developing long-term solutions to complex challenges.
• The ability to lead through collaboration, credibility and specialist expertise, building alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the policy, practice and systemic issues affecting deaf children and families, and the ability to apply this knowledge to strategic policy development.
• Strong digital skills and a sound understanding of agile values & principles.
• Acriminal record check / DBS disclosure (if offered the position).

What you'll get

• Home-based working with flexible hours.
• 25 days holiday - plus an additional 3 days at Christmas (& bank holidays).
• Pension (5.5% employer contribution).
• Healthcare Cashplan.
• Annual performance-based salary increase.
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes.

What we do
The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Pre-employment checks
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and trusted environment for the children, young people and families we support, all offers of employment are subject to background checks. These include Right to Work verification, Criminal Record Disclosure, and ID and address verification.

To complete an online Right to Work check, you will need a valid UK or Irish passport, or a government share code if you are not a British citizen. If an online check is not possible, we’ll need to verify your documents in person at our London office. Please be aware that travel time and expenses for this appointment cannot be reimbursed.

Disability Confidence
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1016532 and in Scotland no. SC040779.

A little bit about the role

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term (6 months) 

Salary: £29,151.91 (£32,727.26 if based in London/receiving London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension 
 

Location: Flexible, hybrid. If you are based in London or receiving London Office Allowance you are required to attend the London office twice a week. If you are based outside of London, you are required to attend the London office once a month. (Please note that travel to the London office is at your own expense)

This six-month role has been created to provide additional capacity during a busy period of organisational growth and change, with a particular focus on supporting a high volume of recruitment activity and providing an efficient, inclusive and candidate-focused recruitment service across the organisation

Alongside recruitment, the role will support the People Officer with onboarding new starters and provide high-quality HR administration across the employee lifecycle. This is a fast-paced and varied role that would suit someone with an interest in recruitment, who is highly organised, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent people services.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Coordinate recruitment activity across the organisation, ensuring vacancies are advertised effectively on relevant platforms and within agreed timescales.
• Manage recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews, coordinating assessment activities and maintaining accurate recruitment records and trackers.
• Act as a key point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, delivering a positive and inclusive experience.
• Coordinate reasonable adjustments for candidates and support the organisation's commitment to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices.

Onboarding

• Support the People Officer in coordinating onboarding activities for new starters, ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition into the organisation.
• Assist with preparing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate induction schedules, meetings and introductory sessions with managers and key stakeholders.

Administration

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle, maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Act as a first point of contact for routine People Team queries, providing timely responses and escalating where appropriate.
• Provide administrative support to People Team projects and initiatives as required.

For list of full responsibilities, please see the job pack

A little bit about you

Experience and Knowledge

•  Experience of coordinating recruitment  processes within a busy environment and managing multiple recruitment activities simultaneously
•  Experience of providing high-quality administrative support, ideally within a People/HR function
• Knowledge of recruitment best practice and an understanding of the importance of delivering an excellent candidate experience.
• Experience of using applicant tracking systems, HR systems or other database management systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Understanding of employee onboarding processes and HR administration.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and their application within recruitment and people practices

Characteristics and Skills

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment activities and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities.
   

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive pension employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closes from 25 Dec to 1 Jan
• Interest free loan for season ticket
• Personal coaching and mentoring
• Cycle loan scheme
• Deposit loan scheme
• Volunteering days
• Employee assistance programme
• Life Assurance Scheme (x3 salary)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Prescribing Team Lead to oversee the delivery and ongoing development of Bexley's Social Prescribing Service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting residents to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through access to community-based support. 

As Team Lead, you will provide operational leadership to a team of Community Wellbeing Coordinators, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for residents. You will work closely with GP practices, NHS partners, commissioners, local authority teams and voluntary sector organisations to strengthen partnerships, identify emerging community needs and support service improvement across the borough. 

This role combines leadership, partnership working, quality assurance and performance management responsibilities with a small resident-facing caseload. 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Experience of leading, supervising or supporting staff or volunteers. 

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working across organisations and sectors. 

• Experience using data, performance information and reporting to improve services. 

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for adults, children and young people. 

• An understanding of social prescribing and person-centred approaches. 

• A passion for reducing health inequalities and supporting stronger communities.

If you are a motivated leader who wants to make a real difference to residents and communities across Bexley, we would love to hear from you. 

Why Work for Us
• Hybrid working 
• Additional Birthday Day off 
• Flexitime and TOIL 
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Blue Light Card 
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for a compassionate, confident and experienced Liaison and Diversion Team Lead to provide day-to-day leadership for our Liaison and Diversion outreach team in Surrey.

Working in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective services for vulnerable people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining operational leadership, staff supervision, partnership working and a reduced caseload of complex and high-risk clients.

You will lead and support a team of practitioners, help manage service performance and quality, and work closely with health, social care, criminal justice and voluntary sector partners to improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and other complex needs.

We are looking for someone who can bring strong leadership skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred practice. In return, you will be part of an organisation that values Kindness, Integrity and Commitment, and is committed to improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities for people across Surrey.

Location: Frimley Park Hospital, Guildford
Salary: £32,680
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: type: Permanent

Key responsibilities:

Leadership and Operational Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Liaison and Diversion team.
• Support the recruitment, induction and development of staff and volunteers.
• Conduct regular supervision, appraisal and performance reviews for team members.
• Support staff wellbeing and promote a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe working environment.
• Provide management cover and deputise for the Catalyst Senior Manager when required.
• Lead team meetings and case discussions.
• Support the implementation of organisational policies, procedures and best practice guidance.
• Monitor staffing capacity and workload allocation to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

Clinical and Case Management

• Hold a complex caseload requiring enhanced intervention, multi-agency coordination and risk management.
• Support staff in managing complex cases involving mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, safeguarding concerns and social vulnerability.
• Formulate support and risk management plans.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, escalated and managed in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
• Support clients to access appropriate health, mental health, housing, welfare, treatment, recovery and community support services.
• Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice across the service.
• Ensure service users are supported to engage effectively with criminal justice processes and community services

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Police, Courts, Probation, Youth Justice Services, NHS organisations, Local Authorities and voluntary sector partners.
• Represent Catalyst and the Liaison and Diversion Service at internal and external meetings.
• Promote integrated working across health, criminal justice and community services.
• Support the development of pathways that improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
• Facilitate joint working and information sharing arrangements in accordance with GDPR and information governance requirements.
• Act as a key contact for partner agencies and support the resolution of operational challenges

Service Development and Quality Improvement

• Support the Catalyst and SABP Service Managers in developing and improving service delivery.
• Contribute to service reviews and quality improvement projects.
• Identify gaps in local provision and support the development of new partnerships and initiatives.
• Promote innovation and evidence-based practice across the service.
• Participate in contract monitoring and performance reporting processes.
• Support the development of community resources that enhance recovery, diversion and social inclusion

Performance and Governance

• Monitor service activity and outcomes to ensure contractual and organisational requirements are achieved.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of client information on case management systems
• Carrying out service audits, and following thought to ensure all requirements are met.
• Maintain compliance with information governance, confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection requirements.
• Prepare reports, performance information and outcome data as required.
• Ensure all team members maintain accurate case records and complete mandatory training requirements.
• Contribute to risk management and incident reporting processes

About the organisation

Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.

 About you

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with adults with complex needs, such as mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities or offending behaviour.
• Experience of providing supervision, mentoring or line management to staff.
• Experience of working in partnership with multiple agencies and services.
• Experience of managing complex and high-risk cases.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse and social vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation and practice.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management.
• Good understanding of information governance, consent, confidentiality and GDPR.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads.
• Strong report-writing and record-keeping skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Committed to social inclusion and reducing inequalities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Resilient and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Desirable:

• Degree, diploma or professional qualification in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Criminal Justice, Health and Social Care or a related field.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Understanding of the Liaison and Diversion model and criminal justice pathways

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
• Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Safeguarding & Checks

• This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
• A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
• All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional to join GARAS, a leading immigration charity in Gloucestershire, and help shape the future of safeguarding practice across the organisation.

The successful candidate will hold both strategic and operational responsibility for safeguarding, leading on the management of safeguarding concerns and cases while developing GARAS's safeguarding framework, policies, procedures, training and quality assurance. 

You will work closely with other members of the Senior Team, reporting regularly to trustees, and will act as the lead point of contact for staff and volunteer safety, mental health and trauma-related crisis management, while building key partnerships across the county to reduce risk.

This is an immensely rewarding role, working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of care and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptional individual, committed to going the extra mile and bringing expertise, confidence and compassion to safeguarding leadership within our organisation.

Due to the nature of the work, the role will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Lead a service that changes lives

Do you want your leadership to have a direct and lasting impact on people affected by domestic abuse?

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and motivated Domestic Abuse Service Manager to lead and develop our specialist services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

This is much more than an operational management role. You will lead a committed team delivering support through safe accommodation, community and outreach services, helping ensure adults and children affected by domestic abuse receive safe, high-quality and empowering support when they need it most.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape services, strengthen partnerships and help define what excellent domestic abuse support looks like.

The opportunity

Reporting to the CEO, you will provide confident leadership across our domestic abuse services, managing a diverse team of practitioners, outreach workers, project staff, volunteers and others.

You’ll create a positive culture where staff feel valued, supported and able to deliver their best work, while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality and practice.

You’ll build strong relationships with police, housing, health, children’s services, courts, commissioners and voluntary sector partners, ensuring the voice, rights and safety of victim-survivors remain central.

As our Designated Safeguarding Lead, you’ll play a key role in developing a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation, ensuring concerns are managed effectively and learning leads to meaningful improvement.

You’ll also use data, outcomes and feedback to understand what is working, identify emerging needs and drive service development.

You will:

• Lead, support and develop a dedicated domestic abuse team.
• Oversee safe and effective delivery across refuge, community and outreach services.
• Champion trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred practice.
• Lead safeguarding for adults and children and contribute to multi-agency processes.
• Develop and deliver training on domestic abuse, safeguarding, risk and trauma-informed practice.
• Build effective relationships with commissioners and partner agencies.
• Monitor performance, analyse data and evidence the impact of our work.
• Contribute to service development, funding applications, tenders, policy and organisational learning.
• Ensure contractual, quality, health and safety and financial requirements are met.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.

About you

You’ll have experience of managing people and services, together with a strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on adults and children. Experience within domestic abuse, safeguarding, housing, social care, family support or a similar specialist service would be highly relevant.

You’ll combine strong leadership with genuine compassion. You’ll be confident managing risk and complex situations, able to challenge poor practice when necessary, and committed to developing others.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An inspiring and supportive people manager.
• Experienced in trauma-informed, person-centred

Northern Ballet is looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Development Executive to join our friendly and ambitious fundraising team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is a confident communicator, with experience in administration, fundraising or customer service who is looking to develop their career in arts fundraising. You’ll play an important role in growing support for Northern Ballet, nurturing relationships with our supporters and helping the Development team run smoothly.

What you’ll do

• Support the growth and administration of our Patron and individual giving programmes

• Help deliver engaging supporter stewardship

• Support donor and corporate events in Leeds and across the UK.

• Maintain accurate supporter and donor information within our Spektrix CRM database

• Support fundraising campaigns, appeals, trust and foundation applications, research and reporting

• Coordinate meetings, donor visits, backstage experiences, rehearsals and other supporter activities
• Provide high-quality administrative support and contribute to improving systems and supporter experience
• Work collaboratively across the organisation and support performances and events, including some evening and weekend work.

Why join Northern Ballet?

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative and purpose-driven team where your contribution really matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow and make a meaningful impact through the work of one of the UK’s leading ballet companies.

Northern Ballet is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

People Partner & Service Lead

Closing date: 23th September 2026
Interview date:6th October 2026
Department: People

Location  - Across both Sites – Erdington and Selly Park
Hours: 37.5 
Duration: Perm

Salary: Corporate Band B up to £50,000 per annum

DBS:  Basic

Lead with purpose. Support with compassion. Make a difference every day.

We are recruiting a People Partner & Service Lead to provide leadership for our People Team and help deliver an exceptional colleague and volunteer experience across Birmingham Hospice.

At Birmingham Hospice, our people and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive People professional to lead a dedicated team while partnering with managers and leaders across the organisation to deliver high-quality, people-centred services that support the attraction, recruitment, engagement, retention and reward of our people.

Working closely with the Head of People, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of our People services, providing expert advice, coaching and support across a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, performance and organisational change. You'll combine operational leadership with strategic influence, helping to shape our people practices, develop our workforce and support the delivery of our People Strategy.

We're looking for someone with strong employee relations expertise, a passion for helping people thrive, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organisation. In return, you'll play a key role in ensuring Birmingham Hospice remains a great place to work and volunteer, while contributing to a culture where colleagues and volunteers can deliver their very best.

What you'll bring

· CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent supported by extensive practical experience

· Significant experience working within a People function, with strong employee relations expertise

· Knowledge across key People disciplines, including recruitment, learning and development, employee engagement, organisational development and policy development

· Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing People teams

· Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels

· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively at pace

· A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

· Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and service improvement

· Confidence using people data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvement

· A commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused People services

What we offer

· The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values-led organisation where people and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do

· A varied and rewarding role that combines operational leadership with strategic influence across the people agenda.

· The opportunity to shape and enhance the colleague and volunteer experience across Birmingham Hospice

· A supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages innovation, development and wellbeing

• Recognition of prior NHS or hospice service (including pension and annual leave entitlements)
• Generous annual leave, wellbeing programmes and access to employee benefit platforms such as Stream and Engage

The Head of Operations will provide strategic leadership and oversight of HEY Smile Foundation’s governance arrangements, organisational systems and infrastructure, human resources and culture, and buildings and facilities. The role will ensure Smile has the people, processes, controls and resources to deliver its purpose reliably and respond confidently to future opportunities. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the postholder will translate organisational strategy into a clear operational plan, strengthen accountability and lead improvements across the charity. They will provide the CEO and trustees with timely information, assurance and practical recommendations on operational performance, capacity and risk.

This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight with the ability to secure delivery through colleagues, managers and specialist providers. The postholder will establish clear responsibilities, standards and reporting, intervening directly where necessary and building capacity so that routine delivery does not depend on the CEO.

Role/Job Title: Development and Opportunities Lead
Location:
Office Base to be either 19 High Street, Battle, TN33 0AE or Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU
Hybrid role but regular travel required (Battle, Hastings and Pembury)
Mileage expenses will be paid for travel to locations away from your main workplace, in accordance with the organisation's mileage policy. 

Hours:  37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026
We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Aspens is entering an exciting new chapter. Following a recent organisational restructure, we've strengthened the way we deliver care, creating an even more effective, responsive and sustainable model of support for the people we support.

As part of this transformation, we've created new opportunities to join our leadership team - roles that didn't previously exist. We're looking for passionate, values-driven leaders who are committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred support, driving continuous improvement, and embedding high-quality, consistent standards across our services.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact: empowering teams, sharing best practice, strengthening governance, and ensuring every person we support receives exceptional care, regardless of where they live or who is supporting them.

If you're ready to shape the future of social care, inspire others, and be part of an ambitious organisation dedicated to improving lives, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help lead the next stage of the Aspens journey.

Lead Innovation. Drive Growth. Create Opportunities.
Aspens is seeking an exceptional Development & Opportunities Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services and creating meaningful opportunities for the people we support.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an ambitious, strategic thinker who is passionate about innovation, service development, and delivering outstanding outcomes for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. Working closely with the Head of Service Development and PBS and the wider leadership team, you will identify opportunities for growth, develop new services, lead transformational projects, and ensure our services continue to evolve and thrive.

About the Role:
As Development & Opportunities Lead, you will lead service innovation and growth across our day and community-based services. You will oversee the strategic development of our day opportunities provision while identifying new ways to diversify services, generate income, and respond to emerging community needs.

This role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, project management and quality improvement, making it an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys turning ideas into reality and influencing positive change at organisational level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, expansion and scaling of high-quality services across the organisation.
• Embed co-production throughout the organisation so the voices of the people we support are heard at all levels
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and service diversification. 
• Develop business cases and support funding applications for new initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and embed best practice across services.
• Lead the strategic development and operational oversight of day services.
• Build strong relationships with commissioners, funders, families, regulators and key partners.
• Use data, evidence and insight to shape decision-making and measure impact.
• Lead, coach and support managers while developing talent across the organisation.
• Horizon-scan for emerging opportunities, research and sector developments.
• Support organisational strategy and contribute to long-term sustainable growth.
   

About You:
We're looking for a forward-thinking leader who combines commercial awareness with a genuine passion for inclusion and person-centred support.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant senior leadership experience within health and social care.
• Proven experience leading service development, growth and transformation initiatives.
• Experience overseeing day services or community-based support models.
• Experience managing multi-site services.
• Strong strategic thinking and programme management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn evidence into action.
• Financial, commercial and operational awareness.
• Values-driven leadership with high emotional intelligence.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Health & Social Care, Education, Psychology or a related field. 
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care

· Paid DBS check

· Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts

· Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit

· Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

· Blue Light Card discounts

· 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff

· Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)

· Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral

· Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further.

If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need

Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.

High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking an ambitious Head of Community Research & Impact to join our senior management team and lead one of our core service areas.

Community-led research sits at the heart of how High Trees works. Our approach aims to rebalance the role and power that communities have in deciding how research is informed, delivered and used to improve lives for Lambeth residents. Over recent years we have built a strong foundation for this work and developed two flagship community research partnerships — the Lambeth Peer Action Collective and the Lambeth Community Research Network. We are now looking for someone to significantly expand this work: building local evidence of community need, working with communities to identify solutions and appropriate responses to local challenges, and advocating for change to policy and practice where needed.

This is a broad and varied leadership role. Alongside our direct research programmes, you will lead the development of infrastructure around community-led research in Lambeth, so that voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations can access the training, resources and networks they need to design and deliver their own research. You will also lead our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Communications functions, ensuring the impact of everything we do is understood, evidenced and communicated well.

As part of High Trees’ senior management team, the Head of Community Research & Impact will not only oversee delivery in their service area, but also help shape organisational strategy, grow partnerships and income, and ensure we work as one High Trees — keeping our practice responsive, collaborative and always led by community need.

About High Trees

Based in Tulse Hill, High Trees has been rooted in the local community for nearly 30 years. We deliver community action, employment, education, youth services and community research, working in partnership with local people and local organisations to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We are recognised for our collaborative, long-term approach and our ability to adapt and respond to the issues that matter most to local people.

About the role

As Head of Community Research & Impact, you will:

• Lead and inspire our Research & Impact team to deliver high-quality, community-led research that drives change.
• Shape and deliver High Trees’ strategic vision for community-led research, championing collaborative research practice across Lambeth.
• Take the lead on designing new research programmes, support with sourcing the funding to run them, and ensuring projects are completed to a high standard with high-quality outputs.
• Grow the infrastructure for community-led research locally, including through the Lambeth Community Research Network and the Lambeth Peer Action Collective.
• Support VCS organisations with community research training, resources and capacity building support.
• Lead and embed Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Communications across High Trees and our partnership work.
• Contribute as a member of High Trees’ senior management team, ensuring a joined-up approach across all our services.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Significant professional experience in research and/or community settings, with a track record of leading research projects.
• Experience of qualitative and mixed methods research and a working knowledge of participatory research approaches.
• A proven track record of leading teams and managing multiple projects and programmes at once.
• The ability to build trust and long-lasting relationships across community, academic, public sector and voluntary sector organisations.
• A strategic mindset, balancing day-to-day delivery with long-term vision.
• A solid understanding of the context in which High Trees delivers its work

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a values-led organisation at a time of growth and ambition. You will help set the standard for community-led research and system change, creating tools, resources and practices that benefit the wider sector — and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating lasting change.