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Merseyside Society for Deaf People
Chief Executive
Full-time
Permanent
Merseyside
Merseyside Society for Deaf People (MSDP) has been supporting and empowering Deaf, Deafblind and hard-of-hearing people since 1864. We are one of the oldest deaf charities in the country and an important part of the Deaf community on Merseyside.
We are a local charity with a national outlook. Campaigning, advocacy and practical support are all central to who we are. We work to advance equality for Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing people by raising awareness of the barriers they face and providing accessible, high-quality services that promote independence, inclusion, and well-being.
MSDP is a “lived experience”- led organisation that works in partnership with Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing communities to design and deliver services that reflect real needs and lived realities.
Demand for our services is growing. The needs of Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing people continue to evolve, and support systems do not always keep pace. Rising delivery costs, pressure on public funding and the need to diversify income all make this a pivotal moment for the organisation.
We’re looking for an inspiring, values-led leader who can combine long-term vision with day-to-day delivery. You’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees to steer our business strategy, ensuring both sustainability and innovation.
You will lead teams with compassion and purpose, embedding Deaf culture and equality at the heart of everything we do. As our ambassador, you’ll also influence partners, funders, and policymakers to broaden our reach and impact.
To be our next Chief Executive you will bring strategic leadership experience with a proven record of accountability, financial stewardship, strong governance, and organisational growth. You’re a confident communicator and influencer, comfortable building partnerships and leading campaigns. Above all, you share our values of inclusion, integrity, and community.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button for further information.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role. Applications in written English, BSL video, or other accessible formats are welcomed. As a general guide, your Supporting Statement should be around two sides of A4.
View a BSL version of the candidate brief on the MSDP website.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd May
Accessibility
Please let us know if you have any special requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process, e.g. attending interview, completing any part of the selection process. Any requests will not be taken into account in the selection process.
MSDP is a Disability Confident Employer.
Personal Assistant (PA) – Make an Impact
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in London office)
Working Pattern: 4–5 days per week
Pay Rate: £16.48 – £17.58 per hour
Contract: Immediate start until July 2026 (with strong potential to extend)
We’re partnering with a leading cancer charity to recruit an experienced Personal Assistant supporting the Director of Digital & Data and the Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications.
This is more than a PA role. It’s a chance to support work that directly impacts lives, while operating at the heart of a fast-moving, purpose-driven organisation.
The Role
You’ll be the trusted right hand to two senior leaders, keeping everything aligned, organised, and moving forward.
Key responsibilities:
About You
? Why Apply?
If you are an immediately available PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants your work to truly matter, this is your chance to step into a role with real purpose, please apply online today!
A prestigious, world-renowned professional membership body and educational charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join them. This is a pivotal role that balances technical reporting, tax compliance, and systems development within a complex group structure.
This is a great opportunity for an ACA qualified auditor currently working in practice specialising in charity or non profit audits, or someone already operating in a Financial Accountant role within the charity sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Requirements:
Salary is £55,000 + Benefits. Central London based with hybrid working.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews being set up immediately. Please apply with your CV ASAP to ensure you are considered.
Financial Wellbeing Coach
Part-Time
Home-based
The Financial Wellbeing Coach is a new post that will play a key role in strengthening the financial resilience of nursing and midwifery professionals. Working directly with individuals, the post holder will help Nurses, Midwives, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants and Maternity Support Workers to build financial literacy, develop budgeting skills, set realistic financial goals, and improve money management. The role combines one-to-one coaching with group workshops and digital support, helping people to gain confidence in managing day-to-day finances and planning for their future. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Head of Services and Impact and the wider Cavell team to ensure our financial wellbeing support is impactful, accessible and evidence based.
This is a 2-year fixed term post, 15 – 18 hours per week. It can be home based or hybrid, although we would expect visits to our Redditch office at least once a month.
Main Responsibilities
Financial Coaching and Support:
Workshops and Resources:
Service Delivery and Impact:
Partnership and Collaboration:
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience:
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Personal Attributes:
Benefits:
More details are available on the attached job description.
Please click on the 'Apply' button to download the full job pack.
Submit your CV of no more than two pages and maximum two page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role by 9am on Friday, 15th of May.
Supporting the nursing and midwifery family through tough times.
Head of Development and Engagement
Do you have senior leadership experience in a charitable organisation?
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Development and Engagement to lead growth and influence, and to develop the income strategy at a defining moment in the organisations history.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise, ambition, and creativity will have a direct and lasting impact on people’s lives. Shape a legacy. Grow impact. Lead with purpose.
Position: Head of Development and Engagement
Location: Gloucestershire/Hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week (flexible working)
Salary: £57,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits include: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with service, wellbeing days, retailer discounts and rewards, company pension and sick pay, life assurance, onsite sports facilities and a supportive, passionate and high-performing team environment.
Closing Date: 25th May 2026
About the Role
This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s future, shaping how it is seen, how it is supported, and how it can sustainably deliver life‑changing services for children, adults, and families across Gloucestershire
You will set the strategic direction for brand, engagement, partnerships, and income generation and ensure the mission is powerfully articulated, widely championed, and sustainably funded.
As Head of Development & Engagement, you will:
· Lead the development and delivery of a long term strategy that diversifies income and strengthens financial resilience.
· Drive the acquisition of new contracts and commissioned services.
· Build and maintain high value partnerships with funders, commissioners, and corporate partners.
· Grow and nurture a loyal donor base through innovative engagement and retention strategies.
· Oversee all marketing, PR, and brand activity to raise our profile locally and regionally.
· Build a Development and Engagement Team.
About You
This role offers the chance to do work that truly matters, to use your skills and leadership to strengthen communities, transform lives, and steward an organisation with an exceptional past into an even stronger future.
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications
· Degree level education or equivalent experience in fundraising, marketing, business development, or a related field
· Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
· Senior Leadership in a charitable organisation
· Raising significant sums (min of £2m)
· Strong bid writing and tendering experience
· Ability to build strategic partnerships with funders, commissioners, and corporate partners
· Experience managing brand development, media relations, and marketing campaigns
· Digital marketing and social media expertise
· Experience leading and motivating teams
· Budget management and financial forecasting skills
· Proven success delivering significant income growth across diverse fundraising streams
· Experience developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies
· Track record of securing contracts and commissioned services
If you are driven by impact, energised by influence, and motivated by the opportunity to leave a meaningful legacy that changes lives for the better, we would love to hear from you. Please note that we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK.
Employees are not required to adhere to the Christian faith, nor any faith, and no such consideration is made by the organisation in employment choices nor in delivering its services, however, all employees are expected to demonstrate the organisations values.
About the Organisation
Founded in 1855, this registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works including early-years provision, sports facilities, community engagement and other charitable activities.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith.
You may have experience in other roles such as Deputy Head of Development and Engagement, Head of Development and Engagement, Head of Engagement, Head of Impact and Engagement, Director of Development and Engagement, Development and Engagement Manager.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Our client is a specialist ‘by and for’ organisation providing refuge, supported accommodation, and wraparound support programmes for Black and minoritised (Global Majority) women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. They manage refuges and dispersed accommodation across Newham and Haringey and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive support including advocacy, counselling, immigration and family legal advice and specialist projects.
They are now recruiting for a new Head of Services, a senior leadership role with responsibility for the strategic, operational, and financial oversight of all frontline delivery across the organisation. Reporting to the Director, the postholder will oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of all services, including refuges, dispersed accommodation, immigration legal advice, counselling, and specialist projects. You will ensure that services are managed and delivered efficiently and effectively, are safe, high-quality, compliant, financially well-managed, and aligned with the organisation’s feminist, anti-racist, and survivor-centred values.
To apply for this impactful senior leadership role, you will have significant experience of overseeing accommodation-based services, particularly for vulnerable adults and their children. You will have demonstrable experience of specialist domestic violence and abuse services that support the specific needs of Global Majority women and their children and will have significant experience of managing and supporting delivery staff. You will have experience of working within a commissioned or contract-funded service environment, as well as demonstrable budget management experience.
Please initially apply with a Word-formatted version of your CV – suitable candidates will then be contacted.
Due to the nature of the organisation’s work, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. This post is open only to Black and minoritised, i.e. Global Majority, women.
Please note, this role will mostly be based onsite, with regular visibility across accommodation-based services (mostly East London and Haringey).
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Financial Accounts Assistant role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support key financial processes for a wonderful charity, ensuring smooth month-end and reconciliation activities.
The successful candidate will join the organisation on a temporary basis, providing essential financial support. The role involves processing payments, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end procedures, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. There is a potential for this role to extend and even become permanent.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
What’s on Offer
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Cydlynydd yr iaith Gymraeg
Mae gennym gyfle cyffrous am Gydlynydd yr iaith Gymraeg i gefnogi ymarferwyr blynyddoedd cynnar, gofal plant a gwaith chwarae hefo sgiliau'r iaith Gymraeg.
Swydd: Cydlynydd yr iaith Gymraeg
Lleoliad: O Gartref a bydd angen teithio gyda’r swydd
Oriau: Rhan amser, 22.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyflog: £27,500-29,000HLA y flwyddyn
Hyd: Tymor sefydlog hyd at 31 Mawrth 2027 gydag, estyniad posib yn amodol ar gyllid
Budd-daliadau: Yn cynnwys 26 diwrnod tal o wyliau (codi i 30 diwrnod yn unol â hyd wasanaeth ynghyd a 8 g yl banc) , cynllun pensiwn personol, Cynllun arian parod gofal iechyd, cynllun disgownt ar-lein, rhaglen cymorth i weithwyr, ynllun gwobrau Staff, tal salwch cwmni a phatrwm gweithio hyblyg yn bosib.
Y Rôl
Fel Cydlyndd yr Iaith Gymraeg fyddwch yn chefnogi ymarferwyr y sector blynyddoedd cynnar, gofal plant a chwarae, gyda’r iaith Gymraeg. Cytunir ar dargedau yn flynyddol rhwng llywodraeth Cymru a phartneriaid elusennol. Fyddwch yn cydlynu’r prosiect Iaith Gymraeg yr elusen, yn annog aelodau i ddysgu'r iaith Gymraeg ar-lein a darparu cefnogaeth barhaus i ymarferwyr i gynyddu eu defnydd or Iaith Gymraeg.
Mae’r prif ddyletswyddau’n cynnwys cefnogi’r sefydliad yn eang a’n cwsmeriaid yn y DU a’n cwsmeriaid rhyngwaladol drwy:
Amdanoch Chi
I fod yn llwyddiannus yn y rôl bydd angen y sgiliau canlynol arnoch:
Er mwyn gyflawni'r rôl hon mae'n rhaid bod gennych y defnydd o'ch trafnidiaeth eich hun a'r gallu i deithio yn ôl yr angen.
I wneud cais, gofynnir i chi gyflwyno eich CV ynghyd â llythyr eglurhaol sy'n manylu ar sut mae eich sgiliau, eich gwybodaeth a'ch profiad yn bodloni gofynion y rôl.
Yngl n â'r Sefydliad
Mae'r sefydliad yn elusen genedlaethol ac yn gymdeithas aelodaeth yn gymdeithasol ar gyfer meithrinfeydd. Maent yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth a meithrinfeydd, awdurdodau lleol ac ystod o bartneriaid i ddatblygu amgylchedd lle gall dysgu cynnar a gofal ffynnu.
Mae'r sefydliad wedi ymrwymo i bolisi o gyfleoedd cyfartal ac yn mynd ati i wrthwynebu gwahaniaethu mewn cymdeithas.
Efallai y bydd gennych chi brofiad mewn meysydd fel Swyddog Cymorth Cymraeg, Rheolwr Prosiect Siarad Cymraeg, LSA Siarad Cymraeg, Cynorthwyydd Dysgu Cymraeg, Cyfieithydd Cymraeg, Athro'r Gymraeg, etc.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a role that truly makes a difference? At Woodgreen, we’re on a mission to give every pet the best possible life and we’re looking for a compassionate RVN to join us for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. Working 30 hours a week over four days our successful applicant will join our team in a position that values their well-being as much as their clinical skills.
Working at Woodgreen is vet nursing at its most rewarding. You are an essential part of a pet’s journey from a vulnerable stray or relinquishment to a happy life in a forever home and based in our busy on-site clinic, you’ll be the advocate for the dogs, cats, and small pets that need us most. From complex medical cases to surgical support and preventative care, you’ll use your full range of nursing skills to give these animals the second chance they deserve. It’s challenging, emotional, and incredibly fulfilling work that goes right to the heart of why we join this profession.
Working alongside a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll provide expert nursing care while offering vital guidance to our staff, volunteers, new adopters and members of the community. Our facilities are modern and well-equipped, and we’re big believers in professional growth, providing plenty of encouragement and funded CPD to keep your skills sharp.
If you are;
We would love to hear from you!
This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity working 30 hours per week over four days. This is worked on a 6 week rota pattern to include 1 weekend in 6 with a rostered day off either side of the working weekend.
The starting salary for this position is £27,300 pro rata per annum, with an additional market supplement of £2,200 pro rata per annum. This is complemented by;
To apply for this position please submit a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter outlining why you feel you would be the best candidate for this position. We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be working in partnership with our client in the search for a Community and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to join a values‑driven housing association with charitable aims, committed to creating positive change in people’s lives through housing, support, enterprise, and community connection. Please note this is a part-time role working 19 hours per week on a 14 month fixed-term contract.
This role offers the chance to do work that truly matters. You will lead a one‑year project tackling food poverty while strengthening wellbeing, social connection, and access to opportunity for tenants and local communities. Sitting within the Enterprises and Training Team, you will shape and deliver a wrap around service alongside the Pantry Coordinator, bringing together skills training, information and guidance, volunteering, and community led activities. This is a role with real ownership, creativity, and the chance to build meaningful partnerships while seeing the tangible impact of your work day to day.
We are looking for someone who brings warmth, initiative, and curiosity, with experience of community engagement, volunteer coordination, or wellbeing focused services. You will be collaborative and confident working with diverse communities, including people facing disadvantage, mental health challenges, or social isolation. A strengths‑based mindset, the ability to build trusted relationships, and the confidence to facilitate groups, events, and co‑production activities are essential. You don’t need to meet every requirement on paper, what matters most is your commitment to social inclusion, learning, and positive change.
If you are motivated by community impact, believe in co‑production, and want to be part of an organisation striving to be anti‑racist, inclusive, and people‑centred, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via Prospectus, sharing how your skills and experience align with this role and the organisation's values.
To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. You may also be asked to complete a supporting statement if you do progress further in the recruitment process.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Department: Communications & Public Affairs
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
The Role:
The Digital Content Officer will support the implementation of digital communications plans that will help NFCC to deliver on its vision of being a digital first service to support fire and rescue services and the communities they serve. This will include developing and enhancing NFCC’s digital presence across the corporate website, online engagement platforms, and wider online and social media channels. The postholder will work to support the Digital Communications Manager and wider Communications team in the implementation of our Digital Communications Strategy which seeks to establish NFCC platforms as the go-to place on information about our work and resources. They will work closely with the Content and Guidance, IT and Digital Transformation teams, and other departments, to help establish and maintain a standard of excellence across website content, social media, and elements of digital design.
What you will be doing:
Website content
Social Media
Digital Design & Asset Production
Additional Duties
Who we are looking for:
If you think this could be the role for you, please have a look at the Job Description and apply.
What you can expect:
We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.
We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), healthcare cash plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and flexible working.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the role for you, please complete our online application form linked on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted for this position.
Closing Date: 17th May 2026
Interviews:Week commencing 1st June and week commencing 8th June 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an analytical, collaborative, and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with children and young people within safeguarding, youth support or related services? Do you have sound experience of screening referrals, undertaking assessments or triaging cases within a safeguarding or specialist support setting?
If so, St Giles is looking for a Referral and Assessment Specialist Caseworker to act as the first point of contact for referrals into the Violence and Exploitation Support Service, leading on screening, triage and initial assessment, supporting case allocation and maintaining oversight of referrals progressing through the service.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps young people aged 12-25 facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for referrals into the Violence and Exploitation Support Service, receiving, screening and processing referrals in line with safeguarding procedures. You will undertake initial assessment and triage, gathering and analysing information from referrers, partner agencies and relevant records to identify risk, need, vulnerability and strengths, plus apply safeguarding thresholds and professional judgement to determine service eligibility and appropriate intervention pathways.
We will also count on you to ensure the voice, views and experiences of children and young people are considered within assessment and decision-making processes, while also responding to safeguarding concerns appropriately, maintain oversight of referrals progressing through the service, supporting effective case flow and identifying delays or barriers to intervention, plus develop and maintain effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies
What we are looking for
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
An enhanced Children’s Barred List DBS check is required for this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person specification.
Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 9 a.m. Interviews: 25 May 2026 on Teams
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
As Southwark Cathedral’s Audience Development Coordinator, your main responsibility will be to monitor visitor numbers and build new audiences. Leading on impact and evaluation, you will develop strategies to attract new visitors, engaging existing audiences, and improve the overall visitor experience.
You will collaborate on projects related to the Cathedral’s marketing, visitor engagement and cultural events programme.
If you have experience in:
And are:
Then we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Develop and implement strategies to attract new audiences and deepen engagement with existing ones through various channels like social media, email, and events.
· Work with the Head of Engagement to improve the visitor experience to encourage repeat visits and positive word-of-mouth
· Work with the Communications Team to create and manage marketing campaigns to promote the Cathedral and its offerings
· Attend Cathedral public events and programming to gather relevant data and audience feedback
· Build creative and engaging forms of visitor feedback that captures qualitative and quantitative data key to the building of an audience-led Engagement programme
· Work with the Engagement team to plan and execute audience-led programming to attract visitors and enhance engagement, such as concerts, lectures, or tours, delivering on the new Engagement Strategy
· Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of audience development efforts
· Work with other departments, including marketing, fundraising, and education, to achieve the Cathedral’s vision and mission values
· Working with the Head of Engagement, CFO and COO to manage budgets related to audience development activities
· Develop and implement an audience development strategy and an evaluation framework that aligns with the Cathedral's overall goals
· Lead on data and feedback analysis and the building of reports to inform key stakeholders and SLT of Cathedral programming
Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday, May 13th
Interviews are planned for Friday, May 29th
Introduction to the Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Housing First Worker
£25,974 - £26,070
Southampton
Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday. Generally no weekends or evenings, though there may be times client support needs or appointments mean these hours will be required.
Must be a driver with own car for use in role as travel is an essential part - we cannot offer interviews to non-drivers. As such, must have business insurance for use of own vehicle during working hours. Mileage will be paid for client and support related travel.
Experience working with challenging behaviour, mental health support, substance misuse or trauma beneficial. Understanding of entrenched behaviours and intensive support needs beneficial alongside tenancy management and benefits awareness.
Awareness of Housing First principles would be desirable
Our company supports individuals aged 16 and over, who have high support needs and a history of entrenched or repeat homelessness, to have a home of their own where they can regain stability, safety, and support. We work in partnership with the council and various housing association to deliver intensive person-centred support and accommodation choices.
Our priority is to find safe, permanent housing that’s suitable for the client. Once housing is found our dedicated team provides intensive one to one support to enable clients to maintain their accommodation and achieve their goals.
If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!
JOB PURPOSE
· To be part of a team that supports our clients, by providing intensive wrap around support, keeping them safe and helping them to achieve their goals.
· To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
· To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their personalised support plan and safety plan to achieve their goals. These are kept under regular review
· To manage a personal caseload of clients who require intensive support on a one-to-one basis
· Providing assertive outreach for those that are rough sleeping to build a trusting relationship, which will require a flexible approach to engagement techniques.
· To provide practical support when a client moves into a property such as setting up utilities, sourcing furniture, developing their domestic skills and accessing services in the community
· To mediate and negotiate with housing providers to secure accommodation and prevent homelessness when applicable
· To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients
· To liaise with colleges, training agencies, employers to help clients gain access to education, find work or maintain their benefit entitlement
· To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills
· To support clients by providing advice on housing, welfare benefits, rent deposits and household goods via a variety of schemes
· To support clients to understand harm reduction approaches to keep them safe and well
· To carry out housing management duties such as collecting service charges at various locations
· To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways
· To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure
· To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures
· To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)
· To work confidently and efficiently when lone working
· To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR
· To maintain confidentiality
· To represent the organisation in a professional manner
· Any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
· This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
· This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle
· This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites and in the community
· This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis
· This role will require you to lone work
· This role will require you to support people sleeping rough
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
· Clear verbal and written English
· Good keyboard skills for data inputting
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
· Confident and assertive manner
· Ability to self-motivate as you will have some instances of lone working
· Effective team working
· Ability to respond calmly to crisis
· Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations
· Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
· Experience of managing a caseload of clients
· Understanding of the complex support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
· Knowledge of Safeguarding practices
· Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system
· Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members.