Support work jobs

To support the development and delivery of inclusive programmes and supported employment opportunities for learning disabled people, ensuring participants receive appropriate supportwhile helping to build sustainable opportunities through partnerships and funding. 

Main duties and responsibilities 

Programme and participant support 

• Act as a key contact for learning disabled employees, volunteers and programme participants. 

• Support individuals to engage confidently in activities, work placements and employment opportunities and seek progression routes for all learning-disabled employees. 

• Help identify support needs and practical adjustments to enable participation in clubs and employment programmes. 

• Liaise with staff, families, carers and external support organisations where appropriate. 

• Ensure programmes remain accessible and inclusive. 

Programme coordination 

• Coordinate and oversee learning disability-focused activities: Tuesday evening adult social club; Friday evening youth sport club; hospitality and front of house employment programme. 

• Support scheduling, attendance monitoring and participant communication. 

• Gather feedback, outcomes and participant stories. 

• Help develop new opportunities and pathways for participation, skills and employment. 

• Work with staff across the organisation to embed inclusive practice. 

Funding and development 

• Research grants, trusts and funding opportunities related to disability inclusion, supported employment and community programmes. 

• Support preparation of funding applications and contribute information, participant case studies and impact evidence. 

• Build relationships with local organisations, partners and funders. 

• Help identify opportunities to grow and sustain the role and associated programmes. 

• Maintain records of participation and outcomes. 

• Collect evidence demonstrating impact and learning. 

• Contribute to reports for funders and stakeholders. 

Person specification 

Essential

• Experience working alongside learning disabled people in community, arts, employment or education settings. 

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills. 

• Understanding of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments. 

• Ability to work independently and identify opportunities. 

• Good organisational skills with an ability to keep accurate records 

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet 

Desirable

• Support Work qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory 

• Experience with fundraising, partnerships or bid writing desirable 

• An understanding of pan disability and employment

• Local to SEACC 

Chef – The Granary at Caring For Life

Share great food. Serve with purpose. Be part of a Christian mission that changes lives.

At Caring For Life, everything we do flows from our Christian mission of servanthood, seeking to bring glory to God through the way we care for people. In our social enterprise restaurant, The Granary, that mission is lived out daily through excellent food, genuine hospitality, and a warm welcome that reflects the love of Jesus in a practical way.

We are looking for a Chef who is passionate about food, people, and purpose. Whether you are starting out in your catering career, building experience, or already working at Sous Chef or Deputy Head Chef level, this is an opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment where excellence and service go hand in hand.

Our aim is simple: to serve outstanding food, offer outstanding care, and create a place where every customer feels valued and welcomed.

Line Management

This role is supported and supervised by the Head Chef.

Role Purpose

To prepare and deliver high-quality food for customers of The Granary, while contributing to a team environment that reflects the Christian mission of Caring For Life through excellent service, care, and hospitality.

You will play a key part in maintaining high standards in food preparation, hygiene, and customer service, while helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all who visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes to a consistently high standard in line with recipes, dietary requirements and allergen procedures
• Support the kitchen team in maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and served safely and correctly, including regular date and quality checks
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen and restaurant environment at all times
• Assist with soups, daily specials, and menu items, contributing ideas where appropriate
• Support special events, functions, and private bookings when required
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef to develop new dishes and products, including promoting Caring For Life farm produce where possible
• Provide a welcoming and friendly service to all customers, including elderly and vulnerable visitors, creating space for conversation and care
• Take part in team prayer times and contribute to the spiritual life of Caring For Life as appropriate
• Where appropriate, share personal testimony of Christian faith in a natural and respectful way with customers, volunteers, or the wider community
• Occasionally assist in representing Caring For Life at church or supporter events

About You

We welcome applicants from a range of experience levels. You may be:

• Starting out in your catering career and keen to learn
• Building solid kitchen experience and looking to grow
• Already working at Chef, Sous Chef, or Deputy Head Chef level

You will be:

• Passionate about food and delivering high standards
• A team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Committed to cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Willing to learn, develop, and take responsibility
• Supportive of Caring For Life’s Christian mission

Training & Development

You will receive full induction and ongoing training, including:

• Food hygiene and safety (minimum Level 2 CIEH)
• Manual handling
• Health and safety procedures
• Ongoing in-house training and development opportunities

Place of Work

Crag House Farm, Otley Old Road, Leeds LS16 7NH

Hours

5 days per week working between Monday and Saturday, 9-hour shifts
The Granary is open Monday to Saturday (9am–4pm)
Weekend working on a rota basis is essential
Some evening work may be required for functions, this fairly infrequent

Annual Leave

30 days per year (including bank holidays, which may be required as working days depending on rota)

Other Information

Caring For Life is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Bursary Support and Educational Partnerships Lead

About King Edward’s School, Bath
Founded in 1552, King Edward’s School (KES) is Bath’s oldest school and one of the leading co-educational independent schools in the south-west of England. The School was recently awarded Independent Secondary School of the Year in the South West by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Serving pupils aged 3–18 across its Pre-Prep, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form sections, KES combines a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education.

About the role:

Responsible for developing and strengthening King Edward’s School’s partnerships with primary schools, youth-focused organisations, local authorities and other relevant bodies, primarily across BANES and Wiltshire.

The role focuses on expanding engagement programmes, widening access to a KES education, and increasing applications to the School’s means-tested Bursary Programme. It also includes supporting bursary applicants and families throughout their journey with the School.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Develop and grow partnerships with local primary schools and youth organisations, enhancing the School’s outreach and support programmes.
• Design and deliver a targeted community engagement strategy aligned with the School Development Plan and bursary access objectives.
• Promote and increase applications to the means-tested Bursary Programme to widen access to KES.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions, the Bursar and the Development Director to ensure a joined-up approach across outreach, bursaries and admissions.
• Engage the wider school community to raise awareness of bursary and partnership initiatives.
• Act as a professional and approachable ambassador for King Edward’s School within the local community.

Application Deadline: June 17, 2026

Please see the attached job description for more in depth list of the main responsibilities and person specification.

Living Experience Peer Support Worker (Listening Lounge) – Part Time
Line Manager: Lived Experience Manager 
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Location(s): Various sites across Salford
Salary: £12.71 per hour

About us

At Mind in Salford, we’re more than a local mental health charity, we’re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone.

Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives.

About the Service(s):

The Listening Lounge is a collaborative service delivered in partnership by Mind in Salford, Start Inspiring Minds, and the Home-Based Treatment Team (HBTT) within the NHS Mental Health Trust. The service operates as a weekday drop-in provision, currently available from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, for individuals experiencing a self-defined mental health crisis.

The service is staffed by Recovery Workers and Peer Support Workers, with on-site managerial support to ensure safe, responsive, and high-quality delivery. It provides a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where individuals can access immediate, person-centred support, with a focus on listening, de-escalation, and connecting people to appropriate ongoing support where needed.

Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH), Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters, and START. The service is jointly funded by GMMH, NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and Salford Primary Care Networks.

SNMHT is a multidisciplinary service that brings together a wide range of professional and lived experience roles. The team includes occupational therapists, nurses, recovery workers, psychiatrists, social workers, peer mentors, and a comprehensive psychology team.

Working collaboratively, the service supports adults with mental health needs within the community, offering recovery focused support. We do mental health support differently. Our approach is rooted in people’s strengths, skills and aspirations. By placing these at the centre of our work, we support individuals to aid their recovery, build resilience, and stay well as active members of their communities.

About the role:

We are seeking a Peer Support Worker who can draw upon their lived or living experience of mental health difficulties to help support service users in a Listening Lounge and within Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT), formerly known as Living Well.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and will:

• Take part in case discussions, offering a valuable non-clinical, lived-experience perspective
• Co facilitate group work with service users
• Work alongside keyworkers to provide practical, relational support to individuals accessing the service

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to use lived experience to empower others, promote hope, and support recovery within a compassionate, collaborative service.

Application deadline: 5pm on Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews will take place in person, dates to be confirmed.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

All Referral & Assessment Hub employees / volunteers are required to adhere to the principles of effective and safe safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

Infection prevention and control is the responsibility of all Referral & Assessment Hub staff. All staff have a responsibility to protect service users, visitors and each other by consistently observing infection prevention and control guidelines and best practice guidance.

No agencies please.

Communications and Marketing Lead

Location:Hybrid — Solar House, 1–9 Romford Rd, London E15 4LJ, with flexible remote working

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary:£33,439 – £39,888 per annum

Closing date: Thursday 4 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be identified. Interviews to be held on an as-and-when basis, and we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment

About School-Home Support

School-Home Support's mission is "Children in school, ready to learn." Whatever it takes. With 40 years of experience, our expert practitioners work with the entire family to tackle the barriers that keep children out of school, including poverty, domestic violence and mental ill health, building resilience and ensuring education is prioritised. This role sits at the heart of how we tell that story.

Purpose of the role

As Communications and Marketing Lead, you will build SHS's profile and influence across digital, media and campaign channels. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of our communications strategy, creating compelling content, managing our digital presence, driving campaigns, and supporting our major strategy and brand review.

You will be a skilled communicator who can translate complex issues around school attendance and family poverty into messages that resonate with schools, funders, the media and the wider public.

What we're looking for

Beyond skills and experience, the successful candidate will be genuinely passionate about SHS's mission and understand the power of effective communications in driving social change. You will be a confident self-starter who thrives working both independently and collaboratively in a small, committed team.

As an employer, we offer:

• A supportive, collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential 24/7 support for you and your family
• Life assurance at three times your annual salary
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A structured induction programme with ongoing training and development
• Access to mental health first aiders and staff networks
• The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and their families

Safeguarding

School-Home Support takes very seriously, the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. This role is subject to a DBS Check.

This post is advertised as an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advice Session Supervisor (ASS) to consolidate their skills and experience or as a development opportunity for an advisor to train to become an ASS within six months of starting in post. If applying as a trainee the starting salary will be on NJC Scale 6 – £35,689 for the first six months whilst undertaking the training.

The post holder will be required to work across all of our offices and outreaches in Southwark according to operational needs.

The role includes:

• Providing advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues
• Supervising advice and gateway assessment sessions
• Supporting and supervising staff and volunteers 

To be successful you will need:

• Recent experience of giving advice to the public. This should include having undertaken advice casework.
• Experience of undertaking the role of Advice Session Supervisor or to demonstrate the ability to undertake this role with training provided within 6 months of starting
• To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 8 June 2026

Interviews: Wednesday June 2026

Complex Needs Recovery Worker

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Job Title: Complex Needs Recovery Worker

Location: This role is based in Balham. The service is a short walk from Clapham South Station (Northern Line Underground). Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.

Salary: £28,800

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota between 08:00 - 21:30. You may be required to work bank holidays and evenings as required. You may be required to work additional hours outside of the hours to meet service and resident needs.

About the Role

We're hiring a Complex Needs Recovery Worker to join our team based in Penrose Focus. In this role, you will support residents who have a history of forensic mental health issues with co morbidity, often alongside co-occurring substance misuse disorders. The residents range from high risk to low support and our aim is to provide tailored support to help them reintegrate into the community. 

As a  Complex Needs Recovery Worker, you will identify individual resident needs, and provide person centred, tailored support to residents to help them overcome their personal challenges and achieve their goals. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and have a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support residents who may be facing challenges with forensic mental health issues, substance misuse recovery and practical assistance such as applying for benefits or booking medical appointments.
• Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
• Provide person-centered support to residents, helping them rebuild their lives and transition back into the community.
• Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
• Support residents to build skills and confidence and signpost residents to external organisations and services that can aid their recovery, such as drug rehabilitation programs, psychological therapy and social services.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular welfare checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies. Build good relationships with residents, offering emotional support and fostering a safe, non judgmental environment.
• Provide tailored support to residents to help them achieve their personal goals and outcomes. This may involve contributing to and developing support plans, conducting risk assessments, participating in reviews, and attending case meetings.
• Confidently report issues to the police when necessary and work closely with probation officers to ensure residents meet their legal and rehabilitation requirements.
• Create an empowering and enabling environment where individuals are supported to make informed decisions and take control of their own lives.
• Support residents in accessing primary healthcare services, including arranging GP appointments and liaising with mental health professionals. 

About You

We're looking for a genuine passion for supporting people who may have complex needs which includes forensic mental health. You will be a self motivated individual who is able to be proactive in managing your own time during busy or quiet periods to ensure productivity. Experience in mental health or support work is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and will have alignment with our SIG values. You will be keen to support our residents to achieve their individual goals and support them to be the best versions of themselves. 

• Previous professional or lived experience supporting people with forensic mental health and complex needs, ideally in mental health and residential setting
• Experience working with people with complex backgrounds, including ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, or challenging behaviour and an understanding of housing and social needs
• Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
• Ability to show empathy and compassion and the different challenges people face; ability to come up with creative solutions to support them in their journey
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
• Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

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

We are seeking to recruit a Service Support Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team supporting young people aged 11–25 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This role will enhance our team by providing reception duties and administration and support related to our service areas

Key Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming front of house services for young people, professionals and members of the public
• Provide administration support to the CEO, Operations Manager and our specific service areas
• Undertake duties to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation
• Provide services at times suitable for young people. 
• Predominantly requiring the postholder to be based on site, but may involve some remote work if appointed to a fulltime role
• Keeping records on our salesforce database

About You

• Helpful, friendly and has a professional approach to dealing with people.
• Comfortable positively promoting our services and able to work appropriately within a diverse organisation with a wide range of people in regard to their racial, cultural, religious beliefs, gender, sexuality and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Motivated, proactive and flexible
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-agency teams
• Interested in working in a hands-on position in the charitable and voluntary sector

Working with Step Forward

We pride ourselves on providing inclusive, flexible, professional and young people friendly counselling and wellbeing support services.  We provide services both in our own purpose built centre and also on an outreach basis in schools and community/ youth settings. 

As Step Forward is a small charity our multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide a holistic support service to young people. We expect all members of the team to take part in activities which help ensure the smooth running of the organisation and help us to reach organisational objectives.

Why Join Us

Work in a small, dedicated organisation making a difference to children and young people’s lives. Join a passionate and reflective  team of staff and volunteers who embrace and uphold our organisational ethos and values to ensure we are: Inclusive, Warm, Empowering, Inspirational and Innovative.

Other terms/benefits include:

· 35 hour (FTE) working week

· Generous holiday allowance -28 days per year plus bank holidays (FTE)

· Organisational closure for 3 days between Christmas and new years

· Employer pension contribution of 5%

· Access to enhanced sick leave after probation

· Ongoing learning and development opportunities

· Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay

· Hybrid and remote working potential where organisational requirements allow

How to Apply

Applications should be made directly through our website. Depending on the volume of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close the recruitment process early, so early applications are encouraged.

Project Manager (Cascade Wellbeing Project)

Part Time – 21 hours (3 days) per week

Salary £24,000 (£40,000 FTE)

We are seeking a Project Manager to deliver the Cascade Project – a partnership between the St Benedict’s Centre and the Diocese of Rochester. The project aims to develop a programme of initiatives and interventions to support frontline church leaders (lay and ordained, including Headteachers of church schools) with their wellbeing.

The project has been under development for the past year. The Project Manager will lead the project from development to implementation. Funding has been committed by the Church Commissioners for the first 4 years of the implementation period.

The Project Manager will provide overall leadership for the Cascade project, taking responsibility for setting culture and strategy and vision, developing strong and successful relationships with key external partners, delivering an imaginative programme (in person and online) to support the wellbeing of lay and ordained church leaders (including Headteachers of Church Schools) in the Diocese of Rochester and beyond, and ensuring that there are sufficient resources available for Cascade to flourish.

Candidates should have experience of leadership in a church setting with project management experience.  You should have an understanding of wellbeing issues for frontline workers and knowledge of a variety of therapeutic processes and other interventions.  You will have excellent organisational and communications skills.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities, which include:

· Developing a clear vision and strategy for the project, ensuring that all necessary resources are in place for the project to flourish

· Developing, delivering and sustaining an imaginative and adaptive programme of interventions to support the wellbeing of lay and ordained church leaders, including workshops, peer support, therapy, counselling, one-to-one support, coaching, conferences, retreats, speakers on specific topics, etc

· Responsibility for building strong and effective relationships/partnerships with external stakeholders

Please note that we are advertising this role in parallel with the role of St Benedict’s Centre Warden. While the two roles are distinct, they are inter-related. We are open to flexing both appointments where one person is interested in holding both part-time roles together.

What we can offer:

· Flexible working, Hybrid working and TOIL

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Contributory pension scheme

· Access to an Employee Assistance programme

This is an employed post, if you are an ordained candidate wishing to remain a member of the clergy pension scheme, please contact us for a discussion about salary and pension.

The St Benedict’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. 

The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes. We are committed to the Diocese of Rochester’s aim to achieve diversity by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide-range of backgrounds, to help create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12 June

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 1 July

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite / this role operates on a seven‑day rolling rota following a four‑on, four‑off shift pattern. Shifts will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

Guildford Foyer provides 24/7 supported accommodation for up to 34 young people aged 16–25, many with complex needs, including unaccompanied asylum‑seeking young people. We use a trauma‑informed, psychologically informed approach to help residents build life skills, set goals, and move towards independent living. Our Support Workers, Night Workers and Bank Workers offer guidance around housing, budgeting, living skills, education, employment and community engagement. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures.

We are looking for a Housing Night Worker to join our team at Guildford Foyer. You will respond promptly to any reported incidents, accidents, or concerns, carrying out thorough checks and taking appropriate action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone on site. You will also take a proactive approach to preventing anti‑social behaviour, working closely with support staff to maintain a positive environment. In addition, you will carry out one‑to‑one interventions with young people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or who require medical assistance, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support.

What you will be doing - this is more than a night shift role - it’s an opportunity to make a real difference, working as part of a dedicated team committed to helping young people grow and develop.

Main areas of responsibilities are:

Safety and security

• Provide a friendly, professional presence and ensure the building remains safe, secure and welcoming at night.
• Support resident wellbeing by upholding health and safety procedures, house rules and tenancy requirements.
• Monitor risks and respond to incidents calmly and appropriately, recording and reporting to the relevant teams. 

Resident engagement

• Welcome residents and offer informal, responsive assistance to help them develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Encourage residents to share their views and engage with available services and opportunities.
• Assist with evening groupwork sessions that promote learning, wellbeing and positive development.

Administration and housekeeping

• Complete essential admin tasks including data entry, case notes and record management.
• Carry out routine health and safety, compliance and room checks.
• Log maintenance issues to ensure the building remains safe and well maintained.

General

• Work collaboratively on a four‑on, four‑off rota, providing consistent, non‑judgemental support overnight.
• Maintain a calm, professional approach and handle challenging situations effectively.
• Take part in ongoing training and reflective practice to support psychologically informed care.

This role involves lone working, so you will need to be confident in decision‑making and in following procedures. However, before joining the rota, you will have the opportunity to get to know the team and services, take part in a full induction, complete the required training, and undertake shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident, supported, and well prepared.

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we are looking for.

About you - this is a dynamic role for someone passionate, empathetic and committed to young people’s development.

Experience and knowledge

• Experience in a customer‑facing role, staying calm and solutions‑focused during challenging situations.
• An understanding of the needs and experiences of young people and adults at risk.
• Awareness of trauma and the ability to work in a strengths‑based, compassionate way.
• Confidence in accurate record‑keeping, including incident logs and health and safety checks.
• Basic safeguarding knowledge and the ability to maintain professional boundaries (training provided).

Skills and abilities

• Clear verbal and written communication, with accurate handovers for day‑time colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships.
• Comfortable lone‑working, using initiative, and working as part of a team.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and basic system navigation (training provided).
• Ability to de‑escalate situations and manage challenging behaviour calmly.
• You will bring an awareness of the challenges young people face and the ability to connect with them positively 

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 21 June 2026 at midnight. 

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. 

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.

Service Manager – Community Services

Please note, this is an on-site role only. Due to the nature of our Refuges and Outreach services, it is essential that our teams are present and accessible, enabling us to provide safe, responsive and high-quality support to those who need us most.

About Safenet

Safenet delivers domestic abuse services across the North West, including refuges for women and children, safe houses for men, and community-based support.

We provide trauma-informed, survivor-led services and work with partners to help people stay safe and rebuild their lives.

About the Role 

As Service Manager – Community Services, you will lead the operational delivery of community-based domestic abuse services, including IDVA, triage and outreach support for adults, children and young people. Working closely with the Area Operational Lead and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strong, values-led leadership to frontline teams, drive service performance, and ensure delivery is safe, responsive, trauma-informed and survivor-led. You will also play a key role in strengthening partnerships, supporting service development and ensuring services remain compliant, effective and sustainable.

Women only occupational requirement: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the survivors we support, Safenet considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of community domestic abuse services, ensuring support is safe, timely, trauma-informed and survivor-led.

• Provide effective leadership, supervision, reflective practice and case management oversight to staff, supporting wellbeing, accountability and professional development.

• Oversee referrals, allocations and case progression to ensure survivors receive an appropriate, equitable and responsive service, with risk managed effectively.

• Monitor service quality, performance and outcomes through audits, data, survivor feedback and reporting, and use this insight to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, legal, contractual and organisational requirements, maintaining accurate oversight of governance and risk.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations to strengthen referral pathways and improve outcomes for survivors.

• Support service planning, workforce coordination and cover arrangements to ensure safe staffing and consistent service delivery across periods of leave and absence.

• Contribute to strategic development, identifying emerging needs, supporting service growth and helping to shape high-quality, inclusive responses for diverse communities.

What you’ll need 

Essential: 

• Experience of managing or leading teams within domestic abuse, social care, housing, community safety or a related support environment.
• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding for adults and children, and risk management in complex cases.
• Ability to provide effective supervision, case oversight and reflective support that promotes staff wellbeing, professional curiosity and high-quality practice.
• Experience of performance monitoring, report writing and using data, feedback and outcomes information to support service improvement.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners and represent the organisation confidently in multi-agency settings.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and survivor-led practice, with the ability to model Safenet and Calico values in day-to-day leadership.

Desirable 

• ILM, CMI or another relevant management qualification, or evidence of continued professional development in leadership.
• Experience of service development, project delivery, change management or supporting new initiatives within a support service setting.
• Knowledge of Women’s Aid National Quality Standards and relevant legislation and frameworks relating to domestic abuse and safeguarding.
• Understanding of budget monitoring, contract requirements or income maximisation within a commissioned or grant-funded service.

Salary: £ 36’500
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bury
Closing date: 19th June 2026

Telephone screening: 25th June 2026
Interview date: 29th June 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of adults, children and young people. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice.

About Spear

Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life. 

About the role

This is an exciting and varied, relationship-focused role within a successful corporate partnerships team. Working with the Head of Corporate and Employer Partnerships, you’ll help manage partner relationships, develop funding proposals, track income, and identify new business opportunities to support strategic growth.

You’ll also lead corporate volunteering initiatives, creating meaningful engagement opportunities with Spear trainees through workshops, mock interviews, and visits. From planning to follow-up, you’ll ensure a high-quality experience while supporting events and wider engagement. This role suits someone organised, proactive, and confident building relationships, who is motivated to make a tangible difference in a mission-driven, faith-based organisation.

Key information:

• Salary: £30,000
• Full-Time, One Year Fixed-Term Contract 
• Location: London Office 
• Closing date: Tuesday 2nd June (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, establish effective processes and structures, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and professional levels.
• Strong and effective project coordination skills, with the ability to bring together multiple stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Fundraising experience is desirable but not essential.
• IT literate, with a good working knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

We’re creating new roles and opportunities at the Octagon as we reshape our team to match our ambitions.

We are looking for a People and Business Support Manager to allow the Octagon to run smoothly with and for everyone who works here. You will be proactive, efficient and care about delivering great service to people and teams in a busy, values-driven, creative environment.  You will have responsibility for people/HR processes, management of IT services and support, and data collection and reporting for decision-making.

The Octagon is a thriving and award-winning regional theatre and charity that makes work for local and national audiences and engages our diverse communities in a wide range of creative, life-enhancing opportunities. We are known for being a friendly, welcoming theatre and have a track record of nourishing careers on and off-stage. As a busy arts charity with a social and cultural purpose, our business needs are diverse. You’ll be collaborating with all teams on staff hiring, training and departures – the full ‘hire to retire’ journey. You’ll ensure the right IT and technology support is in place for everyone to work at their best. You’ll be responsible for business information – collecting and reporting on a range of data and evidence to help us make the right decisions.

This is a wide-ranging role that requires previous experience in either business or HR administration. Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and office skills and a proactive attitude. You’ll be both a people person – who works well with others, and a process person who is thorough, consistent, and pays attention to detail. You’ll be a capable IT user and organiser who can liaise with support providers and ensure staff have the right equipment, training and access. You’ll be trustworthy with confidential information, and confident in working with data and preparing reports. You’ll be willing to learn and grow as you provide the best people and business support to the organisation. Previous experience in either the arts or charity sectors would be beneficial.

£12,623 per annum (pro-rata salary, FT pay scale £24,545 to £26,469)

Main purpose of the job

• To support the organisation’s day-to-day finance, HR and impact data administration. This includes maintaining and strengthening financial controls, contributing to monthly and year-end financial processes, and supporting with finance/HR reports as required.
• To collect, manage and analyse data to improve service quality, demonstrate impact, and meet reporting requirements. The post holder will ensure information is accurate, compliant and used effectively to support decision-making, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure management information is produced accurately and on time, which will support effective strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation.

Main Tasks

Finance Administration and Financial Control

1. Process income sales invoices, grant claims and associated receipts and payments, ensuring timely receipt of all revenue.

2. Process purchase ledger invoices and associated payments.

3. Calculate accruals, prepayments and internal recharges.

4. Complete bank reconciliations.

5. Maintain and update the organisation’s asset register.

6. Maintain project files in line with funding guidelines.

7. Record cash account transactions, including weekly cash issues to relevant budget holders, ensuring all returns comply with financial procedures.

8. Monitor individual budgets and highlight any issues or concerns to the appropriate colleagues.

9. Liaise with the charity’s auditors and provide information required to support the annual audit.

10.  Assist in the design, management and co-ordination of appropriate finance and administrative systems as required.

11.  Ensure day-to-day financial processes comply with the Financial Procedures Policy.

12.  Contribute to procurement and value-for-money activities.

Impact, Data and Reporting

13.  Support the organisation to collect, analyse and use data to improve service quality, demonstrate impact, and meet regulatory and funding requirements.

14.  Support the development of evaluation frameworks and tools, including surveys, feedback forms and outcome trackers.

15.  Collect qualitative and quantitative evidence, including case studies, feedback and statistics.

16.  Assist with the production of reports for funders, trustees and the Senior Leadership Team, including annual and impact reports.

General Organisational Responsibilities

17.  Carry out general administrative and other duties within the scope and purpose of the post, as required.

18. Promote an equal opportunities culture and ensure fair treatment of all staff, young people and parents/carers, with standards of behaviour based on dignity and respect.

19. Comply with, and support the development and implementation of, organisational policies and procedures, including Equality, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection, reporting all concerns appropriately.

20. Undertake appropriate training as required.

21. Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

22. Promote a positive image of MYL and the wider work of the organisation.

23. Ensure that your conduct, both within and outside MYL, does not conflict with the professional expectations of the organisation.

Manchester Young Lives is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. Application and Demographic forms must be returned either via email or by post to Manchester Young Lives, The Addy Young People’s Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Wythenshawe, M22 9TF. Please ensure you complete the final section of the application from, giving information as to how you meet the person specification. The forms can be found on our website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

The closing date for completed application forms is 15th of June at 9am.