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We are opening a new servine supporting adults in Mental Health Crisis, we have multiple roles available!

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

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 Recovery Workerto play a pivotal role in our Thanet Crisis & Recovery House.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role is at the heart of supporting people through periods of mental health crisis, providing compassionate, person-centred support from referral and admission through to discharge. You will work closely with residents to understand their strengths, needs, goals and risks, developing personalised wellbeing, safety and recovery plans that help them stabilise and move forward. Through one-to-one and group support, you will use a range of non-clinical, trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches, including emotional support, active listening, problem-solving, safety planning, recovery planning and practical assistance. You will empower residents to build on their strengths, develop independence, strengthen social connections and access community resources that support their ongoing recovery and wellbeing.

As a Recovery Worker, you will exercise professional judgement to respond to residents' changing needs, providing calm and effective support during periods of heightened distress while maintaining a strong focus on safety and recovery. You will support people experiencing a range of complex challenges, including severe mental health difficulties, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, psychotic experiences and substance misuse, using de-escalation and other appropriate non-clinical interventions. Working within the boundaries of the role, you will assess risks, develop and review safety plans, collaborate with external agencies and escalate concerns when specialist, clinical or emergency intervention is required. You will also play an important role in helping residents develop practical life skills, prepare for discharge and create sustainable plans for maintaining their wellbeing and independence beyond the 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.

We are looking for someone with experience of supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties and complex needs within a mental health, social care, housing, crisis or community-based setting. You will have a good understanding of the impact that mental health crisis can have on individuals and be confident in delivering person-centred, recovery-focused support that is strengths-based, trauma-informed and psychologically informed. You will be comfortable working with people experiencing significant emotional distress and able to recognise changes in presentation, assess risk and respond appropriately within the boundaries of a non-clinical role.

You will be a collaborative and compassionate professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, confidentiality and professional boundaries. You'll be able to work effectively with a range of professionals, services and partner agencies, maintain accurate records using electronic systems, and demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work. An understanding of co-production and the importance of involving people with lived experience in shaping support is also essential.

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.

Self-Advocacy Project Coordinator (West Sussex)

Learning Disability Voices Network (LDVN)

16 hours per week | Permanent

Starting salary: £27,405 pro-rata, (actual salary £12,528)

Location: Home-based/Hybrid with regular travel across West Sussex

Reporting to: Self-Advocacy Team Leader

Brighton & Hove Speak Out is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Coordinator to lead the development of the Learning Disability Voices Network (LDVN) across West Sussex.

This is an exciting new role for someone who believes in the power of self-advocacy and wants to support people with learning disabilities to have their voices heard, influence decision-making and create positive change in their communities.

Working alongside self-advocates, colleagues and community partners, you will help establish and grow user-led self-advocacy training and support groups across West Sussex, supporting people to take on leadership roles, and strengthen a county-wide movement for inclusion, participation and rights.

About the role

You will lead the development of self-advocacy opportunities across West Sussex, including:

• Establishing new self-advocacy groups in the Bognor & Chichester and Mid Sussex areas.
• Supporting self-advocates with learning disabilities to deliver self-advocacy training to other people with learning disabilities in West Sussex.
• Supporting a Project Worker with the continued growth of the existing SpeakAbout Worthing group.
• Supporting self-advocates to identify issues that matter to them and take action through campaigning, awareness-raising and influencing activities. Also encouraging people with learning disabilities to develop confidence, leadership skills and greater influence over decisions affecting their lives.
• Building strong relationships with community groups, service providers and key local stakeholders.
• Delivering outreach and engagement activities to increase participation in self-advocacy.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to help create a stronger, more connected self-advocacy movement across Sussex.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about the rights, inclusion and empowerment of people with learning disabilities.
• Has experience of supporting people to participate, contribute and have their voices heard.
• Has experience facilitating groups, workshops, training, and meetings.
• Is skilled at building relationships and partnerships with a wide range of people and organisations.
• Can motivate and encourage others to develop confidence, skills and leadership.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is able to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, accessibility and inclusive practice.
• Is willing to travel across West Sussex and occasionally work evenings or weekends.

We particularly welcome applications from people with experience in advocacy, self-advocacy, community development, rights-based work, learning disability services, volunteering or community engagement.

Why work for Speak Out?

As well as being part of a project that changes lives, we offer:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible
• 3% Pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities across Sussex

About Brighton & Hove Speak Out

Brighton & Hove Speak Out is an independent advocacy charity supporting adults with learning disabilities. We work to ensure people with learning disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to speak up, influence decisions, understand their rights and participate fully in their communities.

How to Apply

Please download an application pack from Speak Out’s website

Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a role where you can truly make a real difference?

At Woodgreen, we're committed to ensuring that every pet has the opportunity to enjoy a healthy, happy home, whilst providing owners with the support they need along the way.  We're looking for a compassionate and skilled RVN to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. Working 30 hours per week across four days, you'll become part of a supportive team that values your wellbeing just as highly as your clinical expertise, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners every day.

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 the 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;

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered).
• A team player with a heart for rescue and animal welfare.
• Positive, friendly, and level-headed - someone who is empathetic, supportive and able to deliver difficult messages in a calm, compassionate manner
• Able and willing to work on a number of roles on the rota, including caring for patients in the wards (including isolation), dispensing medications and working in the theatre suite/radiography areas.

We would love to hear from you!

This is a 9 month fixed term opportunity working 30 hours per week over four days, Tuesday to Friday including approximately 5 weekends per year on-call.

The starting salary for this position is £21,840 per annum (full time equivalent salary £27,300 per annum), with an additional market supplement of £1,760 per annum (full time equivalent £2,200 per annum). This is complemented by;

• 36 days (pro rata) annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Employee wellbeing package to include free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced parental leave (subject to qualifying period)
• Benefits hub – exclusive discounts on popular brands
• 25% discount in our charity shops

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.

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker's to join our Mental Health service located in Tower Hamlets. No experience or personal care required, just the right values.

£31,748.77 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Fixed Term Contract for 1 year.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training
• Free DBS

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.

Post-holders will be required to demonstrate strengths in all the indicators set out in the relevant Look Ahead Competency Model. More specifically, the post-holder will:

• Provide intensive support (both practical and emotional) to people undergoing a period of mental health related crisis.
• Act as a positive influence on customers encouraging responsible behaviour and self-reliance to people in the service.
• Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently on returning to their own homes.

What you'll do:

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.

• Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager.
• Carry out initial assessments of potential customers and make decisions over access to the Crisis House
• Undertake continuous assessment of needs and potential risks & agree levels of support and actions.
• Create support / action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable the customer to overcome their crisis

About you:

• Promote team ethos and values
• Positive contribution to team environment
• Personal development in team context
• Assist customers to achieve Support Plan goals

What you'll bring:

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, or equivalent academic qualification.
• A minimum of one years' experience of supporting vulnerable adults with mental health / substance use or dual diagnosis needs.

Desirable

• An understanding of care-planning processes and Models of Care within mental health.
• Knowledge of group and individual therapy and an understanding of risk management.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people who are undergoing a period of crisis.

About 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.

If you are committed to providing holistic and person-centred support to your clients, and making a real difference in people’s lives, we may be the perfect fit for you!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic ACN team, as an Advocacy and Complex Needs Advisor for our Inverness and Highlandsregion.

The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy and Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans facing complex and often isolating challenges.

Our Advisors directly support beneficiaries experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, issues relating to alcohol and substance use, behavioural addictions, domestic abuse, involvement with the criminal justice system, and other circumstances that may affect the safety and wellbeing of adults, children and their families.

Your work will empower the Armed Forces community to achieve their potential and lead more fulfilling lives.

We have a number of vacancies across our Advisor team as we are delighted to be enhancing our service offering by increasing the size of our team and adding additional Advisor posts to provide more responsive support to our beneficiaries. If you are interested in this role in a different location, please do take a look at our Careers page for more vacancies.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to the Advocacy and Complex Needs Manager for the region, key responsibilities will include:

- Complete effective and efficient case management of circa 20 complex beneficiary cases; ensuring case records are maintained, accurate and up to date
- Complete visits with beneficiaries in their homes to assess need, build and maintain positive, professional relationships, build engagement, review progress and provide practical, person-centred support
- Work holistically with beneficiaries to explore their full range of needs, identify and agree their priorities, and develop a clear, person-centred support and action plan
- Provide specialist advice and advocacy, identify appropriate statutory and external services, including mental health, addiction and substance misuse, and housing services, and support beneficiaries with referrals
- Work collaboratively with beneficiaries and partner agencies to overcome barriers, coordinate support around agreed priorities, and provide practical and motivational support throughout.

Face to face work with beneficiaries is an important part of the role, and the successful candidate will need to be able to travel across the designated area to meet beneficiaries in their homes or other appropriate community locations (travelling within working hours). You must live within Inverness, or within a reasonable radius for travel within the area. Other periodic travel will be required for team meetings.

The successful applicant will require a DBS check at Enhanced level to be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Support Worker to help young people overcome homelessness and move towards brighter, independent futures.

Salary: £26,436 per annum
Location: South Tyneside
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing date: 27 September 2026

About the role

No two days will be the same in this rewarding role. As a Young People Support Worker, you will help young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability to build their confidence, develop practical skills and achieve greater independence.

You will manage a caseload of young people who need homelessness prevention or pre-tenancy support, developing personalised plans that help them secure accommodation and improve their wellbeing. By building trusting relationships and taking a creative approach to engagement, you will help each young person identify their strengths, overcome barriers and work towards their goals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Managing a caseload and delivering tailored, outcome-focused support

· Completing risk assessments and developing effective support plans

· Providing homelessness prevention and pre-tenancy support

· Delivering drop-in and planned sessions at the community hub and other local venues

· Supporting young people to access education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities

· Working with statutory services and partner agencies to provide coordinated support

· Maintaining safeguarding, professional boundaries and accurate records

· Completing health and safety checks and reporting concerns

· Supporting and supervising volunteers who contribute to the service

The role will involve lone working and responding calmly and professionally to challenging situations.

About you

You will be passionate about helping young people create positive change and able to build effective relationships with individuals who may be facing significant challenges.

You will bring:

· Experience of completing risk assessments and support plans

· A clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

· The ability to engage young people creatively and sustain positive working relationships

· Confidence working independently and managing challenging situations

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· Strong professional boundaries and personal integrity

· An effective and collaborative approach to partnership working

· A flexible and responsive approach to meeting the needs of the service

· A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK exists to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Since 1989, the charity has provided accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK.

Joining Depaul UK means becoming part of an inclusive organisation where every achievement matters. You will receive tailored training and development, 26 days’ annual leave rising with service, family-friendly policies, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan and a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.

Depaul UK welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to fair, inclusive and safer recruitment. An appropriate DBS check will be undertaken where required.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Key Worker, Project Worker, Tenancy Support Worker, Community Support Worker or Young Person’s Support Worker.

Please note this role is advertised by NFP People, the recruitment agency acting on behalf of Depaul UK.

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

Crisis Recovery Worker
Post no: 670
Salary: £24,811.13 per annum FTE (£8,214.50 actual per annum for 2 shifts per week)
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: 12.25 hours per week
Working pattern: 2 x 6-hour shifts per week (Varied across 7-days) 5:00pm to 11:00pm, evenings and/or weekends (Pattern to be agreed)
Contract: Permanent

About our Community Crisis Cafés

Our Community Crisis Cafes offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment outside of normal working hours for those who feel in mental distress or crisis.

About the Role

This will involve working with service users in a preventative way, assessing needs, deescalating crisis, offering coping strategies, signposting to other services and ensuring they feel supported, through the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing.

Staff will work with a team of Crisis Recovery Workers.

Service Delivery

• Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Houghton Regis & Central Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to service’s process and undertaking 1:1s.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
• Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.

Entitlements/benefits:

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

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

Closedown: 5pm Friday 25th September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.

Interested?

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

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a Corporate and Community Fundraising Executive for an incredible children's health charity to be responsible for developing relationships and stewarding supporters, with a particular focus on community organisations and individual fundraisers.

The role will primarily focus on Community Fundraising but also work with the Corporate Fundraising team.

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking after probation.

The Charity:
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, they offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days' holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role:
Manage the Community Fundraising plan, ensuring key income streams are applied to and managed effectively.

Research and identify new business opportunities within care team locations.

Work collaboratively to recruit, steward and support volunteer fundraisers to achieve their fundraising goals.

Support the Corporate and Community Fundraising team with a variety of events and campaigns.

The Candidate:
Proven experience of building relationships.

Proven experience of demonstrating proactivity and a desire to succeed.

Confident verbal communicator - face to face and over the phone.

Confident presenter.

Strong negotiation, networking and relationship management skills.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful , but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion, Safeguarding and DSL

• Location: TreeHouse School, Woodside Ave, London, N10 3JA
• Hours: Permanent, full time (37.3 hours per week)
• Salary: £62,541 to £66,744 per annum
• Start date: January 2027

About TreeHouse School:

TreeHouse School, part of Ambitious about Autism, is an Ofsted outstanding specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with autism and complex learning needs. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where every pupil can thrive and achieve their full potential.

About the role:

We are looking for a resilient and values led Assistant Headteacher of Inclusion, Safeguarding and DSL to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for safeguarding, inclusion and pupil welfare for autistic children and young people with complex needs.

You will lead on child protection and safeguarding, working closely with our team of deputy and assistant DSLs and with external partners including Social Care, Health, Police, LADO and Prevent.

You will also provide strategic oversight of inclusion, behaviour, wellbeing, healthcare, therapeutic support, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and least restrictive practice, working collaboratively with education, nursing and wider multidisciplinary teams.

This is not an office based role. You will need to have a strong presence across the school, supporting pupils, families and staff, providing visible leadership and responding calmly and effectively when complex situations arise.

What we are looking for:

• Has strong safeguarding experience and ideally experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL.
• Has a good understanding of autism, SEND and complex needs, with experience in an education or specialist setting preferred.
• Could be an experienced education professional, SEN specialist or social worker with substantial relevant experience and a strong understanding of education.
• Is confident making difficult safeguarding decisions, managing referrals and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Is resilient, persistent and able to manage complex cases involving vulnerable children.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.
• Can lead and develop staff, ensuring safeguarding training, recording and procedures are consistently followed.

What we offer:

You will be well supported by an experienced safeguarding team, Senior Leadership Team and receive regular supervision and mentoring. There will also be opportunities to develop your expertise through DSL, trauma informed, autism and CALM training.

This is an opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of autistic children and young people, while leading a team and helping shape excellent safeguarding and inclusive practice across the school.

If you are a confident safeguarding professional who combines expertise with compassion, resilience and determination, we would love to hear from you.

Shortlisting date: Friday 2nd of October

Outcome of application: Friday 2nd/Monday 5th of October

Interview date: Friday 9th and Tuesday 13th of October

Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance

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 Recovery Workerto play a pivotal role in our Thanet Crisis & Recovery House.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role is at the heart of supporting people through periods of mental health crisis, providing compassionate, person-centred support from referral and admission through to discharge. You will work closely with residents to understand their strengths, needs, goals and risks, developing personalised wellbeing, safety and recovery plans that help them stabilise and move forward. Through one-to-one and group support, you will use a range of non-clinical, trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches, including emotional support, active listening, problem-solving, safety planning, recovery planning and practical assistance. You will empower residents to build on their strengths, develop independence, strengthen social connections and access community resources that support their ongoing recovery and wellbeing.

As a Recovery Worker, you will exercise professional judgement to respond to residents' changing needs, providing calm and effective support during periods of heightened distress while maintaining a strong focus on safety and recovery. You will support people experiencing a range of complex challenges, including severe mental health difficulties, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, psychotic experiences and substance misuse, using de-escalation and other appropriate non-clinical interventions. Working within the boundaries of the role, you will assess risks, develop and review safety plans, collaborate with external agencies and escalate concerns when specialist, clinical or emergency intervention is required. You will also play an important role in helping residents develop practical life skills, prepare for discharge and create sustainable plans for maintaining their wellbeing and independence beyond the 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.

We are looking for someone with experience of supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties and complex needs within a mental health, social care, housing, crisis or community-based setting. You will have a good understanding of the impact that mental health crisis can have on individuals and be confident in delivering person-centred, recovery-focused support that is strengths-based, trauma-informed and psychologically informed. You will be comfortable working with people experiencing significant emotional distress and able to recognise changes in presentation, assess risk and respond appropriately within the boundaries of a non-clinical role.

You will be a collaborative and compassionate professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, confidentiality and professional boundaries. You'll be able to work effectively with a range of professionals, services and partner agencies, maintain accurate records using electronic systems, and demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work. An understanding of co-production and the importance of involving people with lived experience in shaping support is also essential.

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.

We are looking for three Benefits & Income Maximisation Advisers to join our newly created Income Maximisation team. These vacancies are an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting RBL beneficiaries facing financial hardship, helping them access the benefits, grants and financial assistance they are entitled to.

This role will see you provide high quality telephone and digital advice and guidance, empowering our beneficiaries to maximise their income, planning and manage budgets, and make informed decisions about their future.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

As a Benefits & Income Maximisation Adviser, you will manage a varied caseload, providing expert advice across the full range of welfare benefits and financial support available. You will work closely with beneficiaries to identify opportunities to increase income, reduce financial pressures and access additional sources of assistance. You will stay informed about changes to welfare legislation, benefit systems and financial support schemes, ensuring your advice remains accurate, relevant and impactful.

Reporting to our new Income Maximisation Manager, key responsibilities will include:

- Provide comprehensive welfare benefits advice and support to beneficiaries experiencing financial difficulties
- Complete benefit entitlement checks and calculations, identifying opportunities to maximise income
- Advise on available grants, discretionary support and financial assistance from government bodies, local authorities, energy providers and charitable organisations
- Support beneficiaries with benefit applications, form completion and signposting to appropriate services
- Produce detailed written advice and maintain accurate case records using case management systems
- Carry out budgeting and income maximisation assessments
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal RBL support services, partner agencies, charities and statutory organisations

You will have proven experience of providing welfare benefits advice and have an in depth knowledge of the UK benefits system, including experience in conducting benefits checks, calculations and budgeting assessments. You will have excellent communication skills, a client focused approach and the ability to build trust with people facing challenging circumstances.

These are truly rewarding opportunities where you can use your expertise to help people navigate financial challenges and improve their quality of life. You will join a supportive and collaborative UK wide, Benefits, Debt and Money Advice Service that is committed to delivering exceptional advice and making a genuine difference every day.

You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for team meetings and training).

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

Interview Dates: virtual interviews week commencing 12th October

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the roles. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our Domestic Abuse team based at our office in Basingstoke. This role is fully office based and regular travel throughout Hampshire will be required.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: shift patterns can be discussed at interview
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As a Caseworker, you will provide structured, tailored support plans based on holistic assessments for individuals affected by crime. You will make initial contact with victims via the telephone, then tailor the support to them explaining our services, and assessing the impact of crime. Your responsibilities will include developing, delivering, and monitoring safety and support plans, providing resources, interventions, and information to service users.

As a Caseworker you will:

• Manage a caseload of self-referred & referred service users, providing information & advocacy to help them navigate the criminal justice process.
• Conduct risk & needs assessments, ensuring each victim receives tailored support & information.
• Identify barriers to accessing services & work with partners to provide ongoing support.
• Keep accurate & confidential case records on a bespoke case management system
• Make calls to offer support to victims of domestic abuse, delivering immediate support.
• Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support.
• Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer
• Work as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients

About You

You will have an understanding of the impact of crime on victims & experience in delivering services within a statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency setting. Experience in managing a caseload and of completing risk & needs assessments would be beneficial.

You will need:

• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to navigate and utilise bespoke case management systems effectively and an ability to use Microsoft Office applications to a high standard
• Good organisational & time management skills, able to manage competing needs and priorities.
• To work effectively both as part of a team & independently
• To develop & maintain partnerships with internal & external organisations.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries & confidentiality.
• Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role

This role involves regular travel through Hampshire 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.

If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

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.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

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 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.

If you are committed to providing holistic and person-centred support to your clients, and making a real difference in people’s lives, we may be the perfect fit for you!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic ACN team, as anAdvocacy and Complex Needs Advisor covering Cumbria.

The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy and Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans facing complex and often isolating challenges.

Our Advisors directly support beneficiaries experiencinghomelessness, mental health challenges, issues relating to alcohol and substance use, behavioural addictions, domestic abuse, involvement with the criminal justice system, and other circumstances that may affect the safety and wellbeing of adults, children and their families.

Your work will empower the Armed Forces community to achieve their potential and lead more fulfilling lives.

We have a number of vacancies across our Advisor team as we are delighted to be enhancing our service offering by increasing the size of our team and adding additional Advisor posts to provide more responsive support to our beneficiaries. If you are interested in this role in a different location, please do take a look at our Careers page for more vacancies.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to the Advocacy and Complex Needs Manager for the region, key responsibilities will include:

- Complete effective and efficient case management of circa 20 complex beneficiary cases; ensuring case records are maintained, accurate and up to date
- Complete visits with beneficiaries in their homes to assess need, build and maintain positive, professional relationships, build engagement, review progress and provide practical, person-centred support
- Work holistically with beneficiaries to explore their full range of needs, identify and agree their priorities, and develop a clear, person-centred support and action plan
- Provide specialist advice and advocacy, identify appropriate statutory and external services, including mental health, addiction and substance misuse, and housing services, and support beneficiaries with referrals
- Work collaboratively with beneficiaries and partner agencies to overcome barriers, coordinate support around agreed priorities, and provide practical and motivational support throughout

Face to face work with beneficiaries is an important part of the role, and the successful candidate will need to be able to travel across the designated area to meet beneficiaries in their homes or other appropriate community locations (travelling within working hours).You must live within the Cumbria.Other periodic travel will be required for team meetings.

The successful applicant will require a DBS check at Enhanced level to be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.