Volunteer manager jobs
Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £32,838 - £35,002 per annum (Salary Band 3) Dependent on experience and qualifications
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 5th Janaury 2026 - with potential extension)
Closing Date: Monday 21st July 2025
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Housing IDVA at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
The Waltham Forest SASS team provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse living in Waltham Forest. An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for a Senior IDVA.
About the Role
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Senior Housing IDVA for Solace co-located in Waltham Forest Housing Department. As the Senior Housing IDVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of abuse attending housing including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the housing lead for Solace in Waltham Forest, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and Waltham Forest housing professionals.
The Senior Housing IDVA will also hold line management responsibility. The Senior Housing IDVA will hold a caseload of cases with complex housing issues for short-term support.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work.
About You
We are seeking highly organised, self-driven individuals who are passionate about ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) and homelessness. Applicants should have a proactive attitude and a strong commitment to Solace’s feminist approach in supporting women and their children toward safety. Training and support will be provided as needed for this role.
We are seeking candidates with a deep understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience providing both emotional and practical support to survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG). A thorough knowledge of housing options and associated legislation is essential. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification in VAWG or be willing to undertake accredited training. Previous experience in supervising staff or volunteers is also required.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Financial Controller
About you
As Financial Controller you will oversee our finance function ensuring that our management reporting, payroll, VAT, forecasting, sales and purchase ledger processes run as efficiently as possible and safeguard the assets of the charity.
We run payroll for around 400 staff and one large part of the role will be improving the processes around this, with support from the Finance Director and Head of HR.
You will line manage and support the development of two Finance Officers. You will report to the Director of Finance & ICT.
This is a new role and is a great opportunity to make your mark in a fascinating and challenging organisation.
What we offer:
The role is hybrid and you will work two days a week either in our office in Wandsworth (SW18 3HR) or East Acton (W12 0AE)
Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, 3% contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
Why Join Pact?
• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Develop your leadership skills in a strategic finance role.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting role please complete an application form by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.
Organisation:
Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focuses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including from people with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over).
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120 years of service delivery.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity.
Location: Two days a week either in our office in Wandsworth (SW18 3HR) or East Acton (W12 0AE)
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £57,000
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, Finance Director, CIMA, ACCA, Finance Manager, etc.
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Job title: Community Nurse, Band 6
Location: Christopher's, Artington near Guildford and community based
Salary: £40,355.30-£46,089.41 plus geographical allowance (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday, 1st August 2025 (23:55 pm)
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for a paediatric nurse to join our hospice community team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
About the role
You will join our team of experienced nurses, delivering care to children and young people with complex and palliative care needs at home, in hospital or at our Guildford based hospice, Christopher’s.
You’ll work alongside other professionals delivering care within the community, helping to shape and build our 24/7 community service and being supported to work as an autonomous practitioner within a supportive team.
About you
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and have at least 2 years’ experience of children’s nursing.
There will be lots of opportunity for networking and you will share your knowledge and skills, as well as learn from other healthcare professionals.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
The post will be based at Christopher’s near Guildford but the successful candidate will also need to travel to hospitals covered by Shooting Star Children's Hospices as well as home visits throughout Surrey and West London, therefore car owner and driver is essential.
Please note that appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
An enhanced/standard disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
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 passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? As the Out & About 50+ Project officer, your main focus will be to provide hands-on support to help older clients regain their confidence and independence. You'll work with individuals who would benefit from a short-term, 5-week program designed to encourage them to venture out into the community, participate in activities, and expand their social networks.
In this role, you'll be the driving force behind promoting our new service. You'll identify older people who could use a helping hand, understand their goals and dreams, and uncover any obstacles they face. Your mission will be to provide personalized, short-term support to help them achieve these goals and rediscover the joy of being active and engaged in their community.
Duties
Service Provision
- Promote the new service across the Vale of Glamorgan.
- Identify older people who would benefit from the service and establish their goals and aspirations.
- Explore barriers to achieving these goals and provide short-term support (5 weeks max) to help clients overcome these barriers.
- Take clients out for community outings, shopping trips, social groups, and short walks to encourage confidence.
- Support clients to attend recreational activities to strengthen independence and social interactions.
- Offer information and materials on confidence building.
- Assist with transport support, encouraging the use of personal and public transport.
- Ensure that clients are capable of going out on their own after the 5-week program. If additional support is needed, facilitate a pathway for individuals to transition into Age Connects volunteer-supported services for continued assistance
Monitoring and Administration
- Maintain accurate records of all clients’ progress and related work undertaken.
- Ensure that all information relating to clients is kept confidential.
- Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of the progress of the work.
- Promote and support Age Connects fundraising activities.
Health and Safety
- All employees of Age Connects Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan are subject to the organisation's terms and conditions.
- All employees are required to cooperate to achieve a healthy and safe workplace.
- All employees have a responsibility to prevent injury to themselves, their fellow employees, and others affected by their actions and omissions at work.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Join Our Team as an HR Administrator
Are you an organised, service-driven professional with a heart for people and a passion for purpose? Scripture Union, one of the UK’s most respected children and youth ministry organisations, is looking for a talented HR Administrator to join our team.
About the role
We’re Scripture Union (SU), we’re one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations, and we’re looking for a talented Administrator to join our team to support our HR function.
What You'll Do
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Keep our HR engine running by providing excellent admin support
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Maintain accurate employee records and databases
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Help welcome new team members through recruitment and onboarding
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Support training and policy implementation
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Champion digital tools to streamline our processes
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Deliver excellent service in every interaction
Why Scripture Union
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Hybrid working (2 days/week in Milton Keynes HQ)
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Flexible hours (full-time or part-time from 22.5 hours/week)
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Generous benefits: 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days, up to 12% pension contribution, life insurance, and enhanced family leave.
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A supportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact
Important things to note before you apply.
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We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
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The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.
Who We're Looking For: Our Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking someone who is not just good at what they do, but is passionate about who we are what we do. Here’s what we envision in the right person:
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Organised and Driven: You thrive on managing your own workload, setting priorities effectively, and juggling multiple projects with grace and precision.
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Deeply Committed to Faith: You have a strong personal commitment to God and live as an active Christian disciple, bringing your faith into your daily work.
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Process-Oriented: You’re always looking for ways to improve systems and processes, making things more efficient and effective.
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Service-Focused: You believe in delivering first-class service to colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring every interaction is handled with care and professionalism.
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Digitally Savvy: You embrace digital tools and solutions to streamline HR operations and enhance the employee experience.
Previous experience in HR is not essential as training and support will be provided to gain HR qualifications.
As with all our team members, you will also:
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Be a committed Christian who resonates with Scripture Union's mission and values, actively participating in a local church community.
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Strive for a strong understanding of the Bible, applying its teachings to your daily life and inspiring others to do the same.
How to Apply
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If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job profile. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max) and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the person specification via Charity Jobs. All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a Covering letter via CharityJob. All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered.
Closing date: 31st July 2025.
Interview date: 12th August 2025.
Interview location: At our Head Offices in Milton Keynes
Registered Charity
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ScriptureUnion is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation of children and young people with their own vibrant, personal faith in Jesus
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior IDVA to join the Specialist Services team in Bedfordshire. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026, which maybe extended subject to funding. This role will be hybrid and be located within Bedford Borough Council.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About this role:
This role supports the service across Bedford Borough. As a Team Leader for the Specialist Services team you will:
- Offer a consistent representative for the twice weekly MARAC
- Be a SPOC for the Front Door - giving advice and support around queries/ concerns about DA
- Carry a reduced caseload
- Support the Safe & Together model
- have line manage responsibilities including Bedford Borough IDVA
You will need:
- IDVA or ISAC qualification
- Experience in multi-agency partnerships and legislative frameworks
- Knowledge of equal opportunities, diversity, safeguarding, and risk assessments
- Understanding of confidentiality, safe working practices, and legal file maintenance
- Experience in customer-focused service delivery in challenging environments
- Crisis management and support experience
- Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage competing demands
- Analytical skills for problem-solving and data reporting
- Proficiency in IT and software (Word, Excel, Case Management systems)
- Commitment to continuous self-development
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
We are looking for a Digital Communications Coordinator to cover maternity leave and to support our busy Communications team.
The Digital Communications Coordinator is a key role within CLAPA, responsible for implementing our digital communications strategy to engage and inspire the UK cleft community. This role moves beyond content creation to take ownership of CLAPA’s digital communications across social and email platforms, ensuring online communications are strategic and data-driven. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, this role supports the planning, delivery, and monitoring of campaigns that inform, support, and connect the cleft community in the UK.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a good understanding of digital communications and a passion for community engagement. The Coordinator will manage day-to-day digital content, respond to online enquiries, and support internal teams with their communications needs. They will also play an important part in maintaining CLAPA’s brand and voice across all channels, ensuring our communications are accessible, on-brand, and effective.
NB - We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of strong candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking to recruit a project coordinator to lead on 2 areas of our engagement work including embedding co-production across the wider children and families system and rolling out our refreshed WHAM Plan programme enabling young people to support their peers around emotional wellbeing. There are also opportunities to support other existing project work within the youth engagement portfolio.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A well-established and forward-thinking professional membership organisation is seeking a Salesforce Release Specialist to play a vital role in the delivery and continuous improvement of its CRM platform.
This organisation champions professional development, knowledge-sharing, and community-building, reinvesting in tools and initiatives that support both individual members and corporate partners. If you’re passionate about enabling meaningful change through technology, this could be a perfect fit.
About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the release and deployment process across Salesforce and Fonteva platforms, with a strong focus on automation, governance, and best practice. You’ll be the go-to expert for coordinating deployments, managing environment strategies, and ensuring smooth release cycles using Copado. The role includes supporting Salesforce administration tasks and ensuring stability, security, and scalability across the CRM landscape. You’ll work collaboratively with developers, admins, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of system improvements.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
- Private medical and dental cover (after probation).
- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
- Life assurance (4x salary).
- Salary sacrifice schemes (pension, cycle to work, additional leave).
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme and performance-related bonus scheme.
- One paid volunteering day per year.
- Hybrid working with office attendance required approx. 4 times per month.
Key Responsibilities- Own and manage the full Salesforce release lifecycle.
- Lead version control, pipeline automation, and deployment orchestration using Copado.
- Ensure platform stability and data security through strong admin practices.
- Facilitate testing and environment management for multiple deployments.
- Provide technical documentation and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Skills & Experience
- Salesforce Certified Administrator qualification essential.
- Copado DevOps Fundamentals or Advanced Certification highly desirable.
- Strong hands-on experience in Salesforce Administration, including user and permission management, flows, and custom objects.
- Proven experience in Copado deployment pipelines, Git version control, and managing change across multiple environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
Apply Now If you're a proactive and technically skilled Salesforce Specialist looking to join a dynamic and supportive membership organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability.
Please note: We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Hope House service in Slough.
£19,656.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Taking on shift leading responsibilities by coordinating and leading shifts in the absence of a manager
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Maintain records in accordance with Look Ahead's Information Management policies, procedures and guidance under the direction of the Support Worker's manager(s). Keep a clear desk at all times and assist with archiving and secure disposal of records when required.
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy
What you'll bring:
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an award-winning international humanitarian and development organisation. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we take action and raise awareness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
We are looking for an ambitious, results-driven fundraiser to join our UK partnerships and philanthropy team and help us increase our income from trusts, foundations and high net-worth individuals in order to support the people we serve.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PURPOSE OF THE POST
As part of our ambitious plans to significantly increase private fundraising, we aim to achieve a step-change in our income from partnerships and philanthropy.
As Major Giving Officer, you will:
- Collaborate with the Global Specialist in Major Giving (based in the UK) on the delivery and implementation of an ambitious major-giving programme for HI UK, encompassing trusts & foundations, major donors and corporates, in line with UK and Federation priorities.
- Research and identify opportunities, write proposals and secure five- and six-figure major gifts from a diverse and sustainable base of major givers from the these income streams.
- Provide excellent cultivation of prospects to produce committed, long-term donors.
- Manage existing partnerships and donors to a high standard.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General
- Work closely with the Global Specialist in Major Giving and the other Major Giving Officer to further develop major giving as a sustainable income stream in the UK, including launching and running a Capital Campaign.
- Manage data relevant to your role, keeping our database (CRM) up to date and accurate, and mining it for new prospects.
- Build your knowledge of the wide range of our work – both thematically and geographically – so you can communicate and present with expertise to donors and prospects.
- Attend relevant networking groups, external events and meetings to make contacts and represent HI UK.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of high-quality cultivation events for prospects and donors.
- Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required.
Trusts, foundations and high net-worth individuals
- Update existing research and carry out new research to find our top trust, foundation and high net-worth individual prospects, prioritising six-figure and multi-year donors.
- Connect directly with targeted prospects through networks, introductions and events.
- Build relationships with prospects through personalised communications: face to face, on the phone and written.
- Deliver excellent relationship-management to existing partners and donors to ensure loyalty and year-on-year renewal.
- Produce high-quality and engaging proposals and presentations for meetings with prospects and donors.
- Write and submit approximately two high-quality proposals per month for five- or six-figure sums (multi-year donations preferable) from targeted trusts and foundations.
- Source information about each project’s impact and write and submit regular reports according to the agreement with each partner organisation or individual.
- Ethically screen our prospects, in line with our ethical standards and processes.
- Liaise with the Federal fundraising team in Lyon for project content.
Other duties
- Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues, the Federal fundraising and communication teams, and Major Giving counterparts in other HI national associations in Europe and North America.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and high standards.
- Keep up to date and adhere to any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation, best practice and industry standards in relation to private fundraising.
- Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Global Specialist in Major Giving.
Equal opportunities policy
HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential. Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.
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Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Resettlement Worker to play a pivotal role in our Homelessness Service in Windsor.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The main purpose of this role is to support rough sleepers on the RBWM housing pathway. The resettlement team help service users to maintain their tenancies and remove the risk of homelessness.
You will be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining independent living skills and general wellbeing for 25 service users within the Support Service
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what
the team will be looking for
PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK PURPOSES AND VALID DRIVING LICENCE
You should have a strong understanding of the issues faced by individuals at risk of homelessness and the skills to support them in maintaining their tenancies. You will have experience working with people with a range of mental health conditions, including dual diagnosis, and demonstrate the ability to communicate with empathy, dignity, and respect. A solid understanding of safeguarding and how to respond appropriately is essential.
Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping, or temporary accommodation is required, particularly those with complex needs such as substance use, mental health issues, and offending histories. The candidate should be familiar with recovery principles and approaches, and committed to empowering service users to make informed choices and work toward independence.
You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, including supporting the induction of peer staff and volunteers. An awareness of lone working and health and safety practices is important, alongside motivation to uphold professional standards and use management and peer support to maintain resilience. Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and email communication.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to
you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment
with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Team Leader to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Kensington and Chelsea.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience working with African, Caribbean, and Arabic-speaking individuals with mental health support needs, with a strong understanding of their cultural perspectives and barriers to engagement. They will have a proven track record in implementing co-production models, gathering user feedback, and embedding this into culturally responsive service delivery. The candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in managing diverse teams, including all aspects of recruitment, supervision, performance management, and training. They will have experience delivering high-quality, compliant social care or day services, and championing best practices in equality and diversity.
Strong analytical and reporting skills are essential, along with the ability to assess and respond to mental health deterioration. The role requires sound knowledge of relevant legislation across housing, mental health, social care, health and safety,
and welfare benefits. Candidates must also be capable of managing services within budget, promoting the organisation externally, delivering presentations, and overseeing accurate data reporting and staff IT competencies.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The main purpose of this role is to lead, motivate, and support a team in delivering high-quality, person-centered, and culturally responsive support to African, Caribbean, and Arabic-speaking service users. The postholder will manage complex casework, build partnerships across agencies, and ensure services align with recovery-focused outcomes. They will oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and performance of staff and volunteers, while designing culturally appropriate interventions and user-led activities based on assessed needs. Central to the role is ensuring user involvement in service development, maintaining robust support planning processes, and delivering services that empower individuals towards greater independence.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to
you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment
with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the team in Hampshire working 37.5 hours per week. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with 3 days working from the office in the Southampton office and 2 days working from home. The role is offered on a fixed term basis until the end of September 2026.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You are able to work a hybrid with 3 days working from the office in Southampton and 2 days working from home.
As a Caseworker you will:
- Make calls to offer support to victims of crime, delivering immediate support.
- Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users
- Work alongside and oversee the casework management of a small number of volunteer supporters
- Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors
- Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
- Working as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as sexual violence, hate crime and anti-social behaviour
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
- Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
- Ability to use generic IT applications competently.
- This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
- Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
- Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
- Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
- As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
- If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
- We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Prospectus are proud to be partnering with our client, a small impactful organisation, working to improve Lambeth-based carer’s lives through quality support services and community engagement. They are now recruiting for a dedicated Carers Service Coordinator to provide high quality support for a variety of people caring for those with a learning disability or neurodiversity.
The Learning Disability & Neurodiversity Carers Service Coordinator role sits within the Adult Carers Team and supports carers from the age of 18 upwards who look after a family member, friend or neighbour living with a learning disability or neurodiversity. The Service Coordinator will act as a first point of contact in a busy, fast paced environment responding to enquiries and referrals from both carers and professionals. The post holder will offer immediate signposting support and offer additional one to one support via a home visit if appropriate. The Service Coordinator is responsible for promoting, managing and developing a programme of peer support groups and will work collaboratively with carers and the Adult Carers Team Leader to identify opportunities for service development and the creation of new groups to increase our reach.
To be considered for this role you will have experience of working or volunteering in a Health and Social Care setting - whilst you don’t necessarily need to have experience of supporting carers previously, you must have demonstrable experience of supporting and assessing the needs of vulnerable people. You will have the ability to communicate effectively and credibly with a wide range of people in a wide range of settings and will be confident establishing relationships and working alongside a variety of professionals. Overall, you will be warm and approachable, passionate about delivering high quality support services to unpaid carers.
Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you.
Please note, this is a part-time role, 28 hours per week (days flexible / either 4 days a week or spread across 5 days). This role will be hybrid-working and may require home-visits depending on service user’s needs.
Please also be aware that interviews will take place for this role on Tuesday 19th August.
