Volunteer youth mentor volunteer jobs
Two positions available: Based Wales and London
Closing date: 30th April at 14:20pm
This Wheelchair Skills Trainer role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. You will be required to work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited wheelchair skills training across South or North Wales (location dependent) or London. Full training and resources will be provided.
Whizz Kidz: The facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs. Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months - 25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
Our vision
A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.
The person
You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. The postholder will take responsibility for the delivery of accredited face-to-face wheelchair skills training for young wheelchair users, as well as training for parents and other professionals involved in their development, ensuring processes and procedures relating to safety and safeguarding are followed. The role also includes liaising with schools, colleges and external organisations and ensuring volunteers are supported and empowered at services.
Key accountabilities
• Planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training and train the trainer across Wales or London.
• Liaise with Whizz Kidz Service Delivery Managers to ensure familiarity with the content and plans for each session, including information about young people’s care and medical needs, details of volunteers attending and venue information including contact names and access arrangements.
• Updating all documentation for events and participants onto the database.
• Promoting Whizz Kidz services to third party organisations in order to drive new applications/referrals.
• Ensuring feedback and monitoring data is collected at each event.
• Liaising with young people, families and schools as required.
• Attending Whizz Kidz services across the country if required in order to support the Service Delivery Managers.
• Use the risk assessment provided by Whizz Kidz to ensure confidence in briefing other staff/volunteers, continually updating each risk assessment where necessary.
• Adhere to relevant Whizz Kidz policies and procedures regarding safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality, risk management, health and safety, incident reporting and working with volunteers when facilitating events for young disabled people. Ensure that all staff and volunteers are fully briefed and working within these guidelines and policies.
• Liaise with Whizz Kidz Services Delivery Managers to ensure availability of sufficient resources and equipment for services, highlighting any discrepancies.
• Attend training days and events with Whizz Kidz staff and volunteers to continually develop relevant skills and competencies to effectively deliver Whizz Kidz’s Young People’s Services.
• Lead Volunteers throughout the day to deliver all planned activities in a safe and positive way, working in line with policies and procedures to ensure maximum participation.
Person specification
Skills and knowledge
• Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages.
• The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.
• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Experience
• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families
• Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.
• Youth work experience.
• Experience of risk management procedures.
Personal qualities
• Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative
• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change
• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages
• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good level of computer literacy, including databases
Weekday working, lone working and travel will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car or have good public transport links is therefore necessary.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
To apply please visit our website via the apply button.
We welcome applications from disabled people, including wheelchair users, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love bringing programmes to life, bringing people together, building relationships, and making things happen? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity to join the Young Enterprise team as a Programme Coordinator – Centres of Excellence.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
· A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
· A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
· Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
· Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
· Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
· A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
As Programme Coordinator for Centres of Excellence, you’ll play a pivotal role in our flagship financial education accreditation programme, supporting schools to strengthen and embed high-quality financial education across their curriculum and their wider communities.
Working closely with the Programme Manager and colleagues across the charity, you will play a key role in ensuring our network of teachers feel confident, supported and inspired by:
· Supporting the planning and organisation of our annual teacher conferences and skills sharing webinars.
· Creating and coordinating programme marketing and communications.
· Recording, monitoring and evaluating programme data.
· Providing high-level customer service to educators, stakeholders and YE colleagues.
This is a varied role that balances autonomy with collaboration. You’ll make a difference every day — helping teachers enhance their curriculum and enabling young people to build vital money skills for life.
You’ll love this role if you:
· are a brilliant organiser, proactive, and keen to support the development and delivery of programmes.
· are an excellent communicator and enjoy building and developing relationships with people of various stages of their career.
· are good at maintaining accurate records and analysing simple data.
· are creative and good at sharing stories or ideas with others.
· are experienced in programme coordination (but we welcome candidates with the drive to grow in this area).
Key Responsibilities
· Work with the Programme Manager to support the smooth day‑to‑day coordination of the Centres of Excellence programme, helping to maintain systems and records that track participation, progress and engagement.
· Contribute to delivering a high‑quality experience for educators by supporting the organisation of the annual YE Teacher Conferences and our termly skills‑sharing webinars.
· Develop and coordinate clear, engaging programme communication, including newsletters, press releases, social media content and marketing materials, ensuring consistency of messaging across all channels.
· Keep track of programme activity by collecting, recording, monitoring and preparing data for reporting and insight.
· Build positive, professional relationships with schools, partner organisations, stakeholders and colleagues across Young Enterprise to support strong collaboration and programme delivery.
A few practical things
- This is a hybrid role based in London, with a minimum of 8 office days per month.
- You’ll have the opportunity to visit some of the participating schools and colleges across the UK.
Keeping Young People Safe:
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please send us a separate document answering the three questions below, up to 250 words per answer. Please note, applications without answers to the three questions will not be considered. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early if a suitable number of applications is received. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Interviews will be held via Teams on a rolling basis. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 16 April 2026.
1. Interest in Young Enterprise
What attracted you to Young Enterprise and the Centres of Excellence programme?
2. Experience and Achievements
Tell us about three of your personal or professional achievements that you’re proud of which demonstrate your ability to:
1. organise an activity or event
2. support others
3. get things done
3. Skills for the Role
What relevant or transferable skills and experience would you bring to this role?
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While these can be a helpful resource, we want to hear about your personal skills, experiences and insights that highlight your unique strengths and perspective in your own words.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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Operation Smile is an international medical charity specialising in cleft surgery and care for babies, children and adults. Since 1982, the organisation has transformed lives through safe surgery and comprehensive cleft care, while strengthening local health systems through training, education and partnerships
Operating in more than 30 countries, Operation Smile raises around $100m globally each year. Operation Smile UK plays a vital role within this international network as a fundraising office, working closely with Operation Smile Inc. to fund programmes and support medical volunteers delivering care around the world.
The organisation is entering an exciting phase of development through its Operation 100 strategy, which focuses on strengthening surgical systems by supporting district hospitals closer to the communities they serve. This approach creates compelling opportunities for philanthropy, enabling donors to support highly tangible, life-changing interventions while helping build sustainable surgical capacity in low-resource settings.
Operation Smile UK has a strong individual giving programme and well-established relationships with corporate partners, trusts and institutional donors. Major donor fundraising, however, is still developing, presenting significant untapped potential and an exciting opportunity to help build a structured and sustainable philanthropy programme.
Operation Smile UK is now seeking a Philanthropy Manager to help grow major donor fundraising, building new philanthropic relationships and expanding support from HNWIs.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Develop and implement Operation Smile UK’s major donor strategy alongside the Director of Partnerships
- Identify and cultivate new major donor prospects through research, networking (internally and externally) and peer-to-peer introductions through supporters and board members
- Steward a small but warm portfolio of existing donors while focusing primarily on developing new prospects, delivering full lifecycle stewardship from cultivation through to long-term relationship management
- Develop compelling restricted funding propositions aligned with programmes, including geographically or thematically focused projects
- Lead cultivation activity including donor meetings, proposals, events and programme visits
- Represent Operation Smile UK confidently with major donors, prospects and senior stakeholders
- Contribute to the continued development of philanthropy fundraising within the wider Partnerships team
- Occasionally travel internationally to visit programmes and accompany donors, providing first-hand insight into Operation Smile’s impact
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience in major donor fundraising with a track record of securing five-figure+ gifts from HNWIs
- Experience managing the full lifecycle of major donor fundraising, from prospecting and cultivation through to solicitation and stewardship
- Strong prospect research and pipeline development skills, including identifying and developing new donor relationships from cold
- Experience and confidence in building rapport and trust with prospective major donors
- Experience engaging trustees, senior volunteers and colleagues in fundraising and leveraging networks for peer-to-peer introductions
- Confidence and credibility when representing an organisation to HNWIs and senior stakeholders
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to champion major donor fundraising in a collaborative and thoughtful way across the organisation
- A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to identify and develop opportunities within a growing fundraising programme
Desirable:
- Experience in international development or global health fundraising
- Experience helping to develop a major donor programme from a low base or early stage
We are open to receiving applications from early career major donor fundraisers for this role. The role offers an opportunity to work alongside an experienced Director of Partnerships who has previously built major donor programmes and is committed to supporting the successful candidate through coaching and mentoring.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays, with 1-day additional holiday each year to a maximum of 30 days annual leave
- 6.1% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity package (min. 24 months service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
Operation Smile UK are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Operation Smile UK are a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
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Our Service
Trauma Recovery CIC is a female founded not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to providing vital support services for victims and survivors of trauma. Founded in 2020, our mission is to build a safe, supportive, accessible, and sustainable service for the community.
Butterflies Lived Experience Community is an integral part of Trauma Recovery CIC, bringing together people with lived experience of sexual, domestic and/or relational trauma to form a community that supports each members ongoing recovery journey.
Every member of the Butterflies team has direct personal lived experience of sexual, domestic and/or relational trauma and use their own courage to support others to connect with theirs and use this to fuel their recovery.
The team consists of level 1,2 and 3 Lived Experience Facilitators, Volunteer Ambassadors who come together to support community members and develop the service on a co-production model.
The Level 3 LEF Role
Our Level 3 LEF role requires a Social Work qualification and registration.
As well as facilitating groups and key working, Level 3 LEF’s take responsibility for:
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Completing initial appointments with new community members to ensure that the team has a good
understanding of their support needs and that they can be safely supported through Butterflies LEC. -
Mentoring and supporting the Level 1 and 2 LEF’s and Ambassadors
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Working with community members, team members, Trauma Recovery leadership team and partner
organisations to develop the service. -
Facilitating the understanding trauma programmes
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Providing reporting data to Trauma Recovery CIC Business Operations Lead and working with them to complete
reports for funders and funding/grant applications. -
Co-chairing the Lived Experience Forum
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Contribute to the newsletters, social media, attend events to promote the service (at times this may require
attending events outside of usual working hours). -
Ensure that all team members complete required admin accurately and in a timely manner and processes are
followed. -
Highlight concerns about team members to the leadership team, identify ways to support the team or team
member and offer the support.
Our ideal candidate
- Is someone who has walked their own recovery journey, experienced therapeutic support as part of this and understands the benefits on both a personal and professional level of therapy and group support.
- They will be a qualified, registered Social Worker with relevant social work experience of co-ordinating a service, mentoring team members and working from a systemic perspective.
- They will have experience of completing risk assessments, keeping records and using software and systems to do this effectively.
- They will be able to communicate and connect with people from a variety of backgrounds, understand their individual needs and work creatively to meet them in way that supports recovery.
How to apply
As well as facilitating groups and key working, Level 3 LEF’s take responsibility for:
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Completing initial appointments with new community members to ensure that the team has a good
understanding of their support needs and that they can be safely supported through Butterflies LEC. -
Mentoring and supporting the Level 1 and 2 LEF’s and Ambassadors
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Working with community members, team members, Trauma Recovery leadership team and partner
organisations to develop the service. -
Facilitating the understanding trauma programmes
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Providing reporting data to Trauma Recovery CIC Business Operations Lead and working with them to complete
reports for funders and funding/grant applications. -
Co-chairing the Lived Experience Forum
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Contribute to the newsletters, social media, attend events to promote the service (at times this may require
attending events outside of usual working hours). -
Ensure that all team members complete required admin accurately and in a timely manner and processes are
followed. -
Highlight concerns about team members to the leadership team, identify ways to support the team or team
member and offer the support.
How to apply
Application is through our website where you will find an application pack with further information about our service and the role. Please read through the pack and complete the application form, when we read your application we hope to read not only about your experiences, but how they relate to this role and our service.
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Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 with cancer. Every day, seven young people in the UK hear the words “you have cancer”, and Teenage Cancer Trust ensures they do not face it alone.
The charity funds specialist nurses and youth support teams in hospitals across the UK and provides vital emotional, practical and psychological support for young people and their families during and after treatment.
Regional fundraising is a core income stream for Teenage Cancer Trust, generating income through a combination of community and corporate fundraising. Supporters are often personally connected to the cause, including young people, families and communities directly impacted by cancer, making this a highly emotive and rewarding fundraising environment.
Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Regional Fundraising Manager (North) to lead and grow income across a significant and high-potential region. With an income target of c.£750k and ambitions for further growth, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering a more proactive, strategic approach to regional fundraising.
The Regional Fundraising Manager is a senior role responsible for leading fundraising across the North of England, managing a team of four fundraisers and contributing to the wider regional fundraising strategy. The role combines strategic leadership, team development and operational delivery, ensuring sustainable income growth across both community and corporate fundraising.
Reporting to the Head of Regional Fundraising, you will be responsible for delivering regional income targets, developing effective fundraising strategies and ensuring strong pipeline development across the region. You will also play a key role in embedding a more proactive approach to community engagement, strengthening volunteer involvement and maximising opportunities across local communities and corporate partners.
As Regional Fundraising Manager, you will:
- Lead community and corporate fundraising across the North region, supporting long-term partnerships
- Lead and deliver regional fundraising strategy in line with national objectives
- Manage and develop a team of four fundraisers
- Develop and implement regional plans to grow sustainable income
- Drive proactive community fundraising, engaging groups, clubs and local networks
- Identify and develop new income opportunities across community and corporate audiences
- Ensure strong pipeline development, income forecasting and performance management
- Work collaboratively across fundraising teams to maximise supporter engagement
- Lead key projects and initiatives to improve fundraising effectiveness
- Support the wider regional fundraising function as part of the management team
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong experience in community fundraising or relationship fundraising
- Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver high performance
- Experience developing and implementing fundraising plans and strategies
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Proven track record of delivering income against targets
- Experience leading projects or initiatives that drive change or improvement
- Ability to analyse data and use insight to inform decision making
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Desirable:
- Experience working across both community and corporate fundraising
- Experience managing geographically dispersed teams
- Experience working in emotionally sensitive cause areas
- Experience supporting teams through change or organisational development
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day with each year of service, up to 30 days annual leave
- End of year closure: when we can, we offer 3-4 extra paid days off over Christmas for a relaxing or time with family and friends. This is decided year by year.
- Up to 5% employer pension contribution
- Annual salary review
- Flexible bank holidays (except 25th and 26th December and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave benefits
- Income Protection and Life Assurance
- Health Cash Plan plus free telephone access to a GP whenever you need it
- Gym discount
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined. You can use the cover letter section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.



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As a Fundraising coordinator at Be Free Young Carers, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s financial sustainability and growth. You will be responsible for developing creative fundraising strategies, building relationships with donors and local partners, and organising engaging events to generate vital support for young carers. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Community fundraising
o Develop and implement a community fundraising strategy.
o Recruit, support, and retain community fundraisers and volunteers.
o Build partnerships with local schools, clubs, faith groups, and businesses.
o Manage fundraising campaigns and community events.
· Individual giving
o Develop and implement the individual giving strategy (including regular giving, cash appeals, and digital fundraising).
o Plan and manage multi-channel campaigns (email, direct mail, social media, SMS, PPC).
o Oversee donor acquisition, retention, and reactivation programmes.
· Data Management & Reporting
o Enter, track, and reconcile donations and pledges
o Generate reports on fundraising performance, donor activity, and campaign outcomes
o Ensure compliance with data privacy and gift-processing standards
· Administrative & Team Support
o Provide administrative support to the development team as needed
o Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, and internal coordination
o Collaborate with communications, finance, and program staff to support fundraising goals
Person Specification
· Experience with fundraising for charity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and inspire people.
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities to manage schedules, records, and tasks.
- Adaptability, as charity roles can be varied and require managing a wide range of duties.
- A commitment to the charity's cause is often a key requirement.
This job description is not intended to be comprehensive but indicative. Responsibilities may very from time to time, depending on the needs of the organization.
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Organisational Vision & Context:
As we journey towards our vision to bring fulness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as a Church Relationship Lead for our Make Lunch programme.
While our programmes vary, they share one common thread: an unwavering resolve to see lives transformed for good. Mobilising over 200 churches and 1,500 volunteers, TLG’s volunteer programmes – Early Intervention and Make Lunch – currently support around 5,000 children and their families each year. However, our vision goes further: we aim to see many more churches partner with us to transform lives in their communities.
This Role’s Impact:
We are seeking an experienced, relational, and highly organised leader with a strong passion for the issues of mental health, poverty, and social justice that underpin Make Lunch. Working alongside other Church Relationship Leads, this role will train, support, and develop church-based volunteer Make Lunch teams, ensuring they provide effective support and meaningful connection to children, young people, and families in their communities.
With excellent people, communication and training skills, the postholder will nurture positive, growing relationships with volunteer Make Lunch Coordinators, enabling excellent programme leadership at a local level. Operationally astute and confident in bringing constructive challenge, they will ensure all Make Lunch activities are safe and fully compliant. Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, they will foster a growth mindset among those they support, maximising the impact of Make Lunch both locally and nationally.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week, 0.6 FTE), including Tuesdays
Closing Date: Sunday 29th March
Initial Interviews: Monday 13th April – Online
Final Interviews: Tuesday 21st April – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
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Head of Operations
A senior leadership role where your decisions will directly improve young people’s lives.
The Jack Hazeldine Foundation (JHF) is a small, ambitious youth charity with a big mission: to transform the lives of young people through high‑quality 1:1 mentoring, tutoring and personalised support.
We are now seeking a Head of Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping how our charity runs – strengthening our systems, supporting our people, and ensuring we are sustainable, compliant and impact‑driven as we grow.
This is a genuinely senior role, working closely with the CEO and Trustees, where your judgement will be trusted and your impact will be visible every day.
About the role
As Head of Operations, you will lead JHF’s operational strategy and oversee delivery across operations, finance, people, systems, programmes and compliance.
You will line manage a small, committed team and deputise for the CEO when required.
This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, and who thrives in a small organisation where leadership is visible and change is possible.
Why join JHF?
- A senior leadership role with real influence over how the organisation operates
- The opportunity to shape and improve systems
- Close working relationships with the CEO and Trustees
- A manageable team size that allows for thoughtful, people‑centred leadership
- Clear, visible impact where your work directly supports better outcomes for young people
- A values‑driven culture rooted in integrity, collaboration and ambition for impact
- A supportive organisation that values learning, wellbeing and sustainable ways of working
We have strong operational foundations in place and have been awarded a CAF Resilience Grant to further strengthen our financial and operational sustainability – a key focus for this role.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and implement JHF’s operational strategy alongside the CEO and Trustees
- Oversee day‑to‑day operations across programmes, finance, HR and administration
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and controls
- Act as senior lead for governance, risk, GDPR and information security
- Own and develop our bespoke database to improve efficiency, reporting and impact measurement
- Provide high‑quality operational insight and data to inform Board decision‑making
- Support programme delivery to balance impact, quality, compliance and sustainability
- Lead and support staff development, wellbeing and inclusive practice
About you
You will bring:
- Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally in a charity, youth, education or people‑centred organisation
- Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting
- Experience leading small, multi‑disciplinary teams
- Confidence overseeing service delivery, compliance and risk
- Experience owning or leading organisational systems or digital change
- A values‑driven, collaborative approach and strong commitment to safeguarding young people
We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you bring relevant experience and a strong commitment to our mission, we would love to hear from you.
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Are you passionate about supporting and improving the lives of marginalised young people and their families? Think of yourself as super-organised? Want a role where no day will look the same? Then read on as this could be the job for you!
Ignite Life is a small, grassroots charity based in Bristol that aims to support young people and families overcome adversity by providing holistic care tailored to individual needs.
Ignite Life believes that every young person, regardless of their background, deserves equal access to support services to thrive.
We work with our community, with other organisations and with schools to reach those deemed 'hard to reach' and help close the gap disadvantaged young people face when accessing support. Ignite focuses on relieving the needs of disadvantaged and/or marginalised young people through supporting with wellbeing and mental health, educational support, food poverty, family support, access to sport and other life changing opportunities.
Ignite Life offers a range of services including mentoring, talking therapy, 1:1 Counselling for young people and families, food support, cooking workshops and community events
About the role
As the Operations Manager, accountable to the Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for the day to day running of all activities in relation to the operation of Ignite Life. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services and compliance with contractual and organisational standards, as well as working in partnership with the Fundraising Manager to ensure income generation for the charity.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in Staple Hill, Bristol BS15. Whilst the post is mainly office based; there is some flexibility for hybrid working.
If you're committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in our local community and want to bring your excellent organisational skills to a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Operations Manager you will:
● Have operational leadership of the charity, ensuring day to day systems and practices are in good order and operating efficiently and effectively
● Support the Board of Trustees to set annual goals for Ignite Life
● Being the Designated Safeguard Lead for all of Ignite Life’s services.
● In partnership with the Fundraising Manager, ensure a consistent fundraising strategy for the charity is in place, including developing new partnerships and funding streams.
● Taking overall responsibility for the charity’s Health and Safety, and GDPR.
● Have oversight of charity’s financial position, including budgeting and updating managed accounts.
● Provide leadership for the core team of staff and volunteers (around 39 – 5 contracted counsellors and 1 clinical supervisor, 1 full-time employed staff member, 13 volunteers, 14-20 contracted youth mentors).
● Undertake regular and effective reporting to the Trustees.
● Manage annual reporting with the Charity Commission.
About You:
We're looking for someone who is extremely organised, can confidently manage a busy workload while building strong relationships with staff, volunteers and other agencies. You'll bring proven operational experience, alongside a real desire to work in an environment that focuses on supporting and improving the lives of marginalised young people and their families.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the following:
- An ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
- An understanding of mentoring and counselling practice and procedures.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.
- Excellent and various organisational skills in multiple areas.
- Ability to analyse data and produce clear, evidence-based reports.
- Experience working directly with children and young people.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please send in your cv and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria.
Providing frontline services to disadvantaged and marginalised young people and families for them to overcome adversity and reach their potential.
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Children and Young People's Lead
Location: Hybrid
Salary: FTE £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (£14.84 to £16.48 per hour)
Role Status: 28 (Part-Time) to 35 (Full-Time) hours per week
We are looking for a committed Children and Young People’s Lead to deliver our UK wide programme of support and positive activities for young people aged 11 – 25 who have been impacted by meningitis, including the current Believe and Achieve programme, and to support new developments within our work.
About the Job
This role supports young people who have experienced meningitis to overcome barriers, build confidence, and access opportunities, activities and supportive connections.
Our Believe and Achieve (B&A) Programme makes a meaningful difference to young people’s lives every day, helping them face the future with hope and confidence.
Events and Communications:
- Plan and deliver a range of face to face and online events that help young people feel part of a supportive community.
- Identify opportunities for young people to participate in lived experience panels, peer mentoring, volunteering and storytelling.
- Monitor regional and events expenditure in line with budgets.
- Contribute to social media, marketing and communications content.
- Ensure the voices of children and young people inform service development, delivery and review.
Support:
- Engage and onboard young people aged 11 – 25 into support services.
- Deliver support via face-to-face, phone, email and digital channels to assess and meet individual needs across the UK.
- Hold sensitive or difficult conversations with people affected by meningitis.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver coordinated support to families and individuals.
- Signpost and refer individuals to external services and support their access where appropriate.
- Build relationships with education, health and social care professionals and regional partners to increase awareness and referrals.
- Provide meningitis related information to professionals, families, friends and workplaces to help them support individuals.
- Attend professional meetings (e.g. education support meetings, employer meetings) as required.
- Reach out to those who may be unaware of the charity’s services and explain available opportunities.
- Provide accurate and up to date information about meningitis, recovery and aftereffects.
Administration:
- Maintain accurate records and store sensitive information securely, in accordance with procedures and policies.
- Contribute to reports and attend meetings as required.
- Use evaluation tools to demonstrate impact.
- Contribute to operational and departmental planning.
- Ensure B&A publicity materials are up to date and available.
What We're Looking For
Essential Selection Criteria:
- Experience supporting young people and understanding the factors that influence their lives.
- Experience planning and delivering events for young people.
- Experience working with young people with disabilities, neurodiversity or SEND.
- Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience evaluating activities or interventions.
- Experience using social media to engage young people.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively with diverse groups.
- Competent use of Microsoft Office and databases.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to motivate yourself and others.
- Ability to present information to varied audiences.
- Ability to work confidentially and with diplomacy.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good stewardship of people and budgets.
Desirable Selection Criteria:
- Awareness of the issues facing individuals affected by meningitis.
- Event management qualifications or experience.
- Level 3 qualification working with children and young people or equivalent.
- Experience of working within the third sector.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- Experience of delivering digital workshops with children and young people.
- Experience of report writing.
Other requirements:
- Full clean UK driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance.
- Commitment to safeguarding and adherence to all safeguarding policies.
- Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging – inclusive, anti-discriminatory and culturally aware practice.
- Active engagement in learning, meetings, awaydays and organisation wide events.
- Willingness to work out of hours, travel and attend events as needed.
Ready to Apply?
Please apply by completing the application form on our HR system, you will be redirected on clicking apply.
Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or covering letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed.
Closing date for applications: 10am, Monday, 30th of March 2026*
Interviews: Tuesday, 14th of April and Wednesday, 15th of April 2026
*Note: Meningitis Now reserve the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 50,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for someone who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our
centre in Southampton.
Location: IntoUniversity Southampton
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until July 2026
Applications close: 9am Tuesday 31st March 2026
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate
Salary
£28,250 per annum
What could my day look like?
The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.
In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.
As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort.
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER: Violence Against Women and Girls (Female Applicants Only*)
Location - North Middlesex Hospital Accident & Emergency Department
Full-time - Fixed Term Contract to March 2027
Salary - £31,312 (including London Weighting) per annum
Youth violence is a problem that significantly affects young people, their families and entire communities. At Oasis, we believe that violence can be prevented by taking a holistic public health approach. Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a range of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community. Through this holistic approach we have been instrumental in shaping the way young people are supported after experiencing trauma, violence or aggression.
Oasis Youth Support at North Middlesex Hospital is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker: Violence Against Women and Girls Specialist to accompany young women who attend North Middlesex Hospital A&E department due to a violent or aggressive incident, on their journey to make positive choices with the aim of breaking the cycle of violence through 1:1 mentoring.
You will be part of a large team based at the hospital and supported by the Youth Support Project Coordinator, as well as the wider Community Hub Team based in Ponders End, Enfield.
The key responsibilities within the role are:
· Support young people and develop a bespoke mentoring programme that meets their needs
· Develop and evaluate a model of care that enables young people to benefit from community based interventions
· Planning and delivering sessions focusing around specific areas of violence against women and girls for young people and professionals
· Assisting the team by facilitating high quality information gathering/sharing to track the support given and the success of the project
You could be successful in this role if you:
· Are passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives
· Have the ability to build positive relationships with young people as well as professionals
· have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. JNC, QTS, QSW), or relevant experience
· Have experience of working in a youth/community setting affected by youth crime
· Experience of mentoring / supporting young people
· Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time
This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances.
Please submit your completed application form at your earliest convenience. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for application pack.
Completed applications forms should be returned by 9am Monday 28th April 2025
9am Thursday 9th April, with interviews W/C 20th April 2026.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. *Please note that due to the nature of this role, this post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RNCSF enables hundreds of vulnerable children each year to access the care, stability and education that prepares them for success in life--join our small and dedicated team to run the SpringForward programme for care-experienced post-18 success through university preparation and employment opportunities leveraging resources from the UK's top independent schools.
Driving social mobility through access to great educational opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Programme Lead
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: North West
Salary: £23,500
Contract: Permanent, term-time only, full-time
Annual Leave: 50 days paid holiday each year which must be taken during school holiday
“The facilitator is a friend and teacher mixed into one… she gets the reasoning from the teacher and the understanding bit from the friend.” - Power2 Rediscover Young Person
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people's charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 crisis response programme.
With our support, children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
We’re committed to equality and operate within a culture and structure that recognises diversity and strives to be fair. We live by our values of Brave, Expert and Passionate and we aim to have an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to work.
We are looking for new Programme Leads to deliver our programmes so that all children and young people, regardless of their needs, feel they belong and can prosper.
Our new Programme Leads will be trained to deliver all our programmes and will primarily work in schools to support young people, their families, and school staff to ensure that at-risk pupils make the most of their education and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support based in a school or in the community and delivery of Power2’s group programmes. The successful candidates could be based in one school or travel between multiple schools.
The relationships you cultivate with the young people you work with are at the heart of our success – so recruiting the right people is paramount. Our facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority and must embrace responsibility and be accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education and their future life plans.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related and how this has shaped you, including things you’ve learnt along the way.
We are specifically interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of the issues we seek to address (childhood experience of having low family income, being disengaged with school and learning, experiencing poor wellbeing/mental health, being care-experienced, involved in gangs and violence). It is also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Please apply online with a CV and a personal statement. In your personal statement please describe how your skills and experience match the role description and provide your notice period. Your CV and personal statement are submitted on the second page of the application process. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We work to ensure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If we can make the application process more accessible to you, please let us know.
Safeguarding
Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS certificate (child workforce) in place. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker: Targeted Support and Community Programmes
Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill, Southampton
PART TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK
FIXED TERM CONTRACT 12 months (with a view to extend – subject to funding)
SALARY: £15,250 per annum (£30,501 for 1 FTE)
We have a unique opportunity to join Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill as part of our work with students and families. This role will create real impact in the Lord’s Hill Community by working alongside our Academy colleagues to support families of Oasis students and the wider community. Helping more families to engage with support and provision, including the therapeutic space of our city farm.
We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for supporting families and compassion for all, to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to work with some of our hardest to reach families with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to supporting families and young people in our community, city farm and academy
The successful post holder must have:
· Experience of family support
· Experience of managing and working with volunteers
· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.
· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance
· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals
If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following:
Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in family support
We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible
If you have any questions about the role, please contact us via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website
Interviews will take place at the Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill,
The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

