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Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Young People Support Worker to help young people overcome challenges and build greater independence.

Salary: £26,436 per year
Location: Warrington
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 6 September 2026

About the role

Join Depaul UK and become part of a supportive team working to create brighter futures for young people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.

As Young People Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people who may have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse or the care system. You will build positive relationships, develop tailored support plans and help young people develop the confidence, resilience and skills they need to move forward.

Key responsibilities include:

· Completing risk and needs assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans

· Providing one-to-one and group support to young people

· Supporting clients to access education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities

· Working with local agencies and statutory services to provide joined-up support

· Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and emergency procedures are followed

· Encouraging young people to participate in decisions about their support and wider activities

· Preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting them to settle in

· Working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers

· Participating in a rota that may include unsocial hours, weekends and lone working

About you

You will have experience of working with young people or people who have experienced homelessness, along with an understanding of some of the challenges they may face.

You will also have:

· An understanding of homelessness, mental health, substance misuse or the care system

· Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning

· A clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· The ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

· A collaborative, flexible and reflective approach

· A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK works to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Established in 1989, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

You will join an inclusive and supportive organisation that believes in the potential of every person, with access to excellent training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop.

Benefits include 26 days' annual leave, rising with service, pension contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan, family-friendly policies, retail and lifestyle discounts and death-in-service benefit.

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Where required for the role, an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Support Worker, Young Person's Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Key Worker, Project Worker, Residential Support Worker or Supported Housing Worker. #INDSCP

The Support Team Leader will provide operational leadership for ORL's Housing Support Team, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and successful move-on.

The postholder will lead and develop Support Workers, oversee support planning, safeguarding, case management, partnership working and quality assurance, and ensure services meet organisational values, contractual requirements and sector best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

· Lead, motivate, supervise and develop Support Workers through regular supervision, appraisals, induction, mentoring and learning support.

· Manage rotas, annual leave, service cover and staff wellbeing, promoting reflective practice and a positive, inclusive team culture.

· Ensure staff understand and follow organisational policies, procedures and quality standards.

· Oversee assessments, risk assessments and person-centred support plans, ensuring they are outcome-focused, regularly reviewed and accurately recorded.

· Promote independence, wellbeing, resident choice, tenancy sustainment and successful move-on planning.

· Ensure support reflects trauma-informed, strengths-based and psychologically informed practice.

· Review case files, audit support plans and ensure the Case Management System is used consistently and compliantly.

· Monitor outcomes, performance indicators and service trends, producing reports for senior managers, supporters and funders as required.

· Identify areas for improvement and contribute to service development and best practice.

· Promote safeguarding across the service and ensure concerns, incidents and investigations are managed promptly and appropriately.

· Support staff with complex or high-risk situations, ensuring robust risk management, professional boundaries, lone working and positive risk-taking where appropriate.

· Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy, move-in and move-on arrangements across supported accommodation.

· Work with the Property & Compliance Team on repairs, property standards, licence agreements, rent arrears and tenancy sustainment.

Partnerships, Volunteers and Compliance

· Develop effective partnerships with agencies, volunteers and internal teams to improve resident outcomes and service delivery.

· Support volunteer induction and positive volunteer engagement, ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are understood.

· Promote compliance with health and safety, GDPR, organisational policies, legislation and emergency procedures.

Finance and General Duties

· Manage resources responsibly, maintain accurate financial records and support budget, rent and Housing Benefit processes in line with ORL procedures.

· Attend meetings, undertake required training, maintain confidentiality and promote the values and reputation of One Roof Leicester.

· Undertake other duties reasonably required by the Deputy CEO.

Additional Information

 · The role requires regular travel between One Roof Leicester properties and partner organisations.

· Occasional evening or weekend work and some manual handling may be required.

· The postholder must undertake training appropriate to the role and participate in an on-call rota should one be introduced.

This is a significant and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in supporting our ambition for nature’s protection and recovery across Birmingham and the Black Country. The post holder will help support the collection, collation, and digitisation of ecological data relating to species, sites and habitats across our landscape. Your work will be critical to the success of EcoRecord – the region’s Environmental Records Centre - and aid in the protection of local wildlife of great value to people, and communities in our region.

As a wildlife charity serving a heavily urbanised area, a major element of our work is to provide ecological evidence and related information, that supports the designation of wildlife sites and informs the protection of nature in the face of urban development.

You will work within EcoRecord to deliver high quality data products and services to a range of customers and users. EcoRecord is part of a network of Local Environmental Records Centres across the UK and provides information services to a wide range of users such as local authorities, statutory agencies, ecological consultants, national and local recording schemes, and others.

The post of Biodiversity Data and Evidence Officer is a central and varied role within EcoRecord, that will include making use of GIS mapping and specialised databases to analyse and digitise ecological data. The role will also include promoting high quality biological recording activities, supporting specialist recording groups, and engaging with volunteers, including through our social media channels. You will assist with key aspects of the day-to-day operation of the records centre, including the maintenance, management, and development of core data sets and analytic processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and growth of EcoRecord’s data infrastructure by supporting the collection, collation and computerisation of ecological and other relevant data (primarily species, sites and habitats data), through the competent use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and, though not exclusively, Recorder 6.
• Contribute to the improvement of data management systems and processes.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects that deliver nature’s recovery across Birmingham and the Black Country.
• Assist with the adoption and development of practices and tools that improve the efficiency of data management and data availability.
• Assist with data analysis and the production of high-quality data products and services.
• Be an advocate for and help to promote high quality biological recording in Birmingham and the Black Country.
• Assist in supporting specialist species interest groups and the wider volunteer recording networks throughout Birmingham and the Black Country and with enabling the development and formation of new interest groups.
• Assist and support surveys and local recording initiatives, including the City Nature Challenge.
• Contribute to EcoRecord’s and the Wildlife Trust’s online presence through producing content for social media and website etc. in collaboration with colleagues including the Trust’s Communication Department.
• Assist in the recruitment and supervision of volunteers in a range of activities, namely surveying and data entry.

 

About You

The successful applicant will be very well organised, highly motivated, collaborative, have a high level of attention to detail, and be used to prioritising a complex workload. You will have good ecological knowledge, and the confidence and ambition to affect conservation outcomes through the provision of high-quality ecological evidence. Above all, you will be driven by a commitment to see nature’s recovery across Birmingham and the Black Country’s urban landscape.

What We Offer

• A chance to make a real impact in local communities and the natural environment 
• A supportive and inclusive team culture 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Opportunities for professional development 

Accommodation Support Worker

Southampton

30 hours per week or 37 hours per week

Permanent

Monday - Friday

Pay Scale: 20 – 21

Salary: Full-time 37 hours per week: £25,947 - £26,305 per annum

Part-time 30 hours per week: £21,038 - £21,328 per annum

 

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

Come join SSJ as a Support Worker in our Accommodation Based Support Service. 

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?

The accommodation service in Southampton helps individuals get back on their feet by providing crucial floating housing-related support in various SSJ properties across the city. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Support Worker to join our compassionate team.

What You'll Do:

• Manage your own caseload of residents, delivering high-quality, day-to-day support. Helping individual who have experienced homelessness, with a person-centred approach support them to achieve goals, retain accommodation and explore move on options into the community.
• Focus on supporting and building/developing residents essential life skills, emotional support, and harm minimisation strategies.
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with clients, internal colleagues, and external partners.
• Implement key support processes including comprehensive support planning, risk assessing, and safeguarding vulnerable people.

Who We're Looking For:

• Someone with experience working with people at risk or in a residential setting.
• A truly empathetic individual committed to our client group.
• A car driver is essential for travel between various locations across Southampton.

Hours: Monday to Friday, standard office hours. 

What we can offer you:  

SSJ recognises that our staff are our greatest assets. We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• 25 days pro-rata annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Closing Date: Sunday 30^th August 2026 

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

 

 

We have an opportunity for a dedicated Case Officer to join our Midlands casework team to manage and provide direct support, advice, and guidance to RBL beneficiaries across South East Midlands on a wide range of issues including health, social care, employment, benefits, statutory support, and housing.

Our Casework Services team plays a vital role at RBL in supporting the Armed Forces community, helping beneficiaries to lead better, more fulfilling lives. Each year, we assist around 12,000 people both in the UK and abroad. By collaborating with various departments within RBL and across a wide network of external partners, we ensure that our beneficiaries receive the support they need, regardless of their circumstances.

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.

Based in a friendly and established team, your role will be to ensure that beneficiaries receive appropriate welfare support and advice in an integrated and seamless way, providing a person-centred solution based on a thorough analysis of circumstances and needs.

Reporting to the area Casework Services Manager, key responsibilities will include:

- Manage casework support, providing direct support, advice and guidance to beneficiaries,
- Assess beneficiaries’ needs and draw on support from the regional specialist team and other providers as necessary, ensuring that support is made available in an integrated way that best meets the beneficiaries’ needs
- Support the Casework Services Manager and Head of Welfare in better understanding the needs of the beneficiaries in your area to inform the commissioning of specialist services
- Advise beneficiaries of support which may be available to them and assist them in accessing this support as necessary
- Work in close collaboration with other providers of welfare support services within the local area, developing an understanding of each other’s services to facilitate appropriate referrals and support
- Develop effective working relationships with other Legion services within the area in question (e.g Specialist Service teams, Recovery team, Branch Community Support supporters, care homes, Remembrance.).

The role is primarily homebased and will have regular travel around the South East Midlands area (Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire) for meetings and visiting beneficiaries, therefore you will need to live in a location that allows reasonable travel around this area. There will also be occasional travel nationally to attend training or meetings.

A valid UK Driving Licence is an essential requirement for this role. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check to be undertaken as part of the pre employment checks process.

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
- 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.

Legal Administrator 

Salary: Grade 2 – £29,624 per annum

Hours:  Full time 35 per week

Contract: Fixed Term – 31/03/2027  

Location: Birmingham – Hybrid 

Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 11:30pm

We are looking for someone with administration or secretarial experience gained in a legal environment to be the new Legal Administrator for our National Legal Administration Team. You could soon be playing a vital role helping people who are affected by the housing emergency.

About The Role 

You will provide full administrative support to the Legal Team, including taking telephone calls, secretarial duties, data entry, note taking, sorting the post and managing diaries. You will also be responsible for supporting the wider team when required to ensure the effective running of the service. You will need to liaise with clients and third parties, including making appointments and obtaining information. Producing reports, providing an accurate audio typing service, processing legal funding and other documents, managing files, preparing documents for court and entering information onto a case management system are other aspects of this interesting and varied role.

About You 

You have secretarial experience gained in a legal practice and audio/copy typing skills with a minimum of 70 wpm, along with advanced knowledge of IT tools including case management systems and MS Office systems.  You have great written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working as part of a busy team.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension, and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme, and an employee assistance programme.

About The Team

Shelter Legal provide legal expertise and representation across our Services and is made of four teams - Community Legal, Strategic Litigation, National Legal and Legal Support. The National Legal Team works closely with our national Telephone and Online Advice Service  (TOAS) to identify trends in the issues our clients are presenting with and provide targeted legal work to address them.

About Shelter 

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to apply 

Please submit your work history and a supporting statement with responses to the four 'About You' points outlined in the job description. The supporting statement should be no more than 1500 words in total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We are open to risk and learning from our experiences

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to Young people’s lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment. Our core values are ‘be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. 

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them make safer, healthier choices? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and where you can create meaningful impact in your community?

We’re looking for a Targeted Interventions Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in delivering early intervention and prevention support around drugs & alcohol to young people and make a real difference in their lives!

About the role

This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity where you will take the lead in coordinating targeted interventions across our Buckinghamshire service. You’ll work directly with young people, partners, and professionals to identify needs early and provide the right support at the right time.

From delivering engaging targeted group sessions to shaping local pathways and building strong partnerships, you’ll be at the heart of making sure young people receive timely, effective support around substance misuse and risk-taking behaviours.

Where: This role will be county wide across Buckinghamshire

When: We're looking for the right person to join our team ASAP on a permanent contract

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. 

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating and developing targeted interventions, including group work, outreach, and brief interventions
• Delivering engaging group programmes for young people at risk
• Increasing visibility and accessibility of the service amongst children, young people, families, and partners with the aim of increasing referrals into service for specialist support.
• Building strong relationships with schools, professionals, and partner agencies
• Providing training and support to professionals to help identify and respond to young people’s needs
• Using data and insight to shape and improve services
• Supporting volunteers and Youth Ambassadors to deliver impactful work
• Support the development of projects that increase visibility, create awareness, and improvement engagement including development of educational programmes, informative resources, and prevention pathways
• Ensure effective and consistent young people involvement through our Youth Ambassador Programme including coproduction.
• Support the coordination and development of the service’s social media activity.

About you: 

• Experience of working with young people and knowledge of the issues they face 
• Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people and the Fraser Competence framework 
• Have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field 
• Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young people’s substance misuse treatment services and methods, including relevant best practice guidance 
• An accomplished communicator, both verbal and written with a high degree of personal IT competency 
• Be able to accurately update and maintain records and to work to deadlines for the submission of information. 
• Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives 
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a friend scheme.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

Interview Date

15/9/2026

Closing Date

4/9/2026

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Homeless Support Worker

Southampton Street Intensive Hostel

42 Hours per week, Permanent

Working a rota of 3 days on 3 days off – 8am – 8pm

Salary: £29,453 per annum (calculated for 42 hours per week; equivalent to £25,947 FTE for 37 hours)

 

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association.  The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

Make a real difference where it matters most. Come join SSJ as a Homeless Support Worker.

The Impact You'll Make

Working in our 24/7 intensive homelessness accommodation, you will provide critical life skills and housing-related support to individuals with complex needs. Your core focus will be on driving key outcomes—such as improving daily living skills, boosting self-esteem, enhancing long-term health, and encouraging engagement with support services and meaningful occupation.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Promoting Harm Reduction & Health: Facilitating harm minimisation (including needle exchange procedures and Naloxone administration) and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. 
• Teaching Basic Life Skills & Housing Management: Supporting residents with budgeting, tenancy processes, breakfast preparation, and maintaining personal/communal hygiene. 
• Key-Work & Support Planning: Assisting with risk assessments, updating case notes/IT systems, logging maintenance requests, and coordinating room clearances and turnarounds. 
• Providing Essential Emotional & Community Support: Offering empathy and stability while helping residents access volunteering, training, or opportunities like selling The Big Issue. 
• Maintaining Safety: Carrying out regular welfare checks, reporting safeguarding concerns, and handling incoming rent/petty cash in line with financial procedures.

Who We're Looking For

We are searching for someone with a compassionate approach who can deal with difficult or challenging behaviour calmly, effectively, and professionally.

Essential Qualities, Skills & Knowledge

• Communication & IT Skills: Ability to listen, build positive relationships, and maintain accurate records (case notes, handover logs, emails) using IT systems. 
• Adaptability & Initiative: Able to work flexibly on a 12-hour shift rota, respond effectively to emergencies, and manage time well within a team. 
• Empathy & Awareness: A genuine sense of humor, dynamic understanding of equality and diversity, and strict adherence to professional boundaries. 
• Key Domain Knowledge: Understanding of mental health, substance use, lone working, and adult safeguarding/protection.

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience working with individuals with histories of homelessness, mental health problems, or substance misuse in a residential or supported housing environment.

What we can offer you

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
• Electric Card Scheme
• Blue Light Card

SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website

Closing Date: Friday 4^th September 2026 

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.  

 

Location: Hybrid working in a CAKLC office base in Gravesend, Dartford, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Regular travel around Kent will be needed to meet young people and community partners. There will be scope for some home working, depending on needs of the service.

Are you passionate about empowering young people and helping them develop the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to thrive?

North & West Kent Citizens Advice and Kent Law Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Youth Engagement Officer to lead an exciting project that puts young people’s voices at the heart of advice and support services.

In this role, you’ll work directly with young people across Kent, supporting them to create engaging digital content including videos, podcasts, graphics and social media campaigns. Together, you’ll transform complex topics such as money management, housing, consumer rights, benefits and employment into practical, accessible information that helps young people make informed decisions about their futures.

What you’ll be doing:

• Engaging and inspiring young people from diverse backgrounds
• Delivering workshops, creative sessions and outreach activities
• Supporting youth-led content creation across digital platforms
• Building partnerships with schools, colleges and community organisations
• Helping young people develop confidence, leadership and life skills
• Measuring impact and shaping the future of our youth engagement programme

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people or community groups
• Understands how social media can be used positively for education and engagement
• Is creative, organised and full of ideas
• Can build strong relationships and motivate others
• Is passionate about helping young people realise their potential

For further information, please download the job pack on our website via the Redirect button.

How to apply

Please send your CV, together with a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the post and how your experience meets the role requirements.

There is no closing date — we are accepting applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

This role is funded by The Crisis and Resilience Fund, on behalf of the UK government.

Do you believe that great organisations are built by supporting great people?

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Officer to join our friendly and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting people who make a real difference to people’s lives every day across North and West Kent.

As our HR Officer, you’ll work closely with managers across the organisation, providing proactive support throughout the employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding to employee wellbeing, learning and development, policy implementation and HR administration, you’ll help create a positive and inclusive workplace where people can thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes
• Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues
• Maintaining HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Supporting wellbeing, engagement and learning initiatives
• Assisting with employee relations matters and policy development
• Helping us continue to build an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace culture

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has HR experience and a sound understanding of employment practices
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Communicates confidently and builds positive relationships
• Brings warmth, discretion and professionalism to every interaction
• Shares our commitment to supporting colleagues and delivering excellent services to our communities

Why join us?

At North & West Kent Citizens Advice & Kent Law Centre, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking charity helping thousands of people find a way forward every year. You’ll join a supportive team, contribute to meaningful work and have the opportunity to make a real impact on the experience of our staff and volunteers.

For further information, please download the job pack on our website via the Redirect button.

How to apply

Please send your CV, together with a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the post and how your experience meets the role requirements.

There is no closing date — we are accepting applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

Summary for full details and how to apply please read the Recruitment Pack on our website link has been provided

1. Working closely with the Head of Creative Engagement to deliver HOME’s year-round Creative Engagement offer for young people, schools and communities.

2. Lead multiple Creative Engagement visual art projects, facilitating HOME Young Artists Studio, producing Horizons Festival, curating HOME’s Inspire Gallery and wider Creative Engagement Programme.

3. Be part of working groups and collaborate with colleagues to ensure that the engagement programme links directly to and is part of HOME’s overall programme – as directed by the Head of Creative Engagement or CEO.

4. Embed best practice in relation to working with young people, schools and communities. Prioritise safeguarding and shape an accessible and inclusive programme of work.

5. Recruit, support, contract, liaise and supervise freelance artists and other creative practitioners engaged in the delivery of projects.

6. Uphold set financial processes and effectively manage project budgets regularly reporting to the Head of Creative Engagement.

7. Implement effective project management, with a high level of project administration, manage time and resources and implement effective administration processes in order to produce high-quality and ensure set outcomes and outputs are delivered in a timely manner. 

8. Develop opportunities and shape pathways to careers for young people and communities.

9. Maintain a working knowledge of and participate in regional and national engagement, creative health and visual art networks, to keep up to speed with developments within the sector.

10.  Work with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure work is effectively promoted. Regularly writing copy and providing content for social media and updating the website in order to raise the profile of HOME’s Creative Engagement work at a local and national level.

11. Work with HOME’s Development Team to identify and support fundraising and reporting when needed.

12. Develop and implement an effective monitoring and evaluation strategy for the programme and to provide written reports when required.

Job Summary

Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity is a small charity with big ambitions. We support brain tumour patients and families across Yorkshire and fund pioneering research in our region.

We're now looking for an exceptional Patient Empowerment Coordinator to lead the delivery of our exciting new Empowering Choices programme, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support.

This innovative project has been designed alongside people affected by brain tumours to ensure nobody faces their diagnosis alone. You'll help people in Yorkshire feel informed, confident and empowered throughout their journey by providing practical support, developing new resources, strengthening partnerships with NHS teams and creating opportunities for people to learn from others with lived experience.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new service from the ground up. You'll have the freedom to develop new ideas, build meaningful partnerships and make a lasting difference to the lives of brain tumour patients and their families across Yorkshire.

Responsible to:

Chief Executive Officer

Salary:

£25,500 – £26,500 (depending on experience)

Contract:

Fixed-term (24 months – subject to continued funding)

Hours:

Full-time (job-share considered, alongside flexible and hybrid working – we are open to conversations about how this role works best for you)

Location:

Your contractual place of work will be your home address. This is a community-based role covering Yorkshire, and you will spend much of your time visiting patients, partners and healthcare settings across the region. You may occasionally be required to attend our office in Leeds for team meetings, training or specific organisational needs.

Who This Role Is For:

This role would suit someone who:

• Is passionate about improving the lives of people affected by serious illness in Yorkshire
• Enjoys building trusted relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Wants to develop an innovative new service that makes a real difference
• Thrives in a small, supportive organisation where they can shape their own work
• Is organised, compassionate and motivated by helping people feel more confident and informed

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Support & Empowerment

• Provide personalised practical and emotional support to people affected by brain tumours in Yorkshire throughout their journey
• Support patients before and after important appointments, helping them prepare questions and understand information
• Help people access the right services, information and support at the right time
• Promote confidence, wellbeing and self-advocacy through person-centred support

 

 

Developing Resources

• Lead the development of practical, accessible resources that help people in Yorkshire navigate life with a brain tumour
• Create appointment preparation tools, information guides and digital resources
• Ensure all resources reflect the voices and experiences of people with lived experience

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with NHS neuro-oncology teams, Clinical Nurse Specialists and partner organisations
• Develop referral pathways that improve access to Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity services
• Represent the charity at partnership meetings, conferences and professional networks

Peer Support & Volunteer Coordination

• Create opportunities for people affected by brain tumours in Yorkshire to connect with others who share similar experiences
• Coordinate volunteers and buddies supporting the programme
• Ensure people with lived experience remain central to the design and delivery of the project

Monitoring & Project Delivery

• Monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the programme
• Collect feedback and produce reports for Macmillan Cancer Support
• Help ensure the long-term sustainability and future development of the programme

 

 

 

Person Specification:

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering projects or services within the charity, health or community sector
• Experience of providing person-centred support
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team

Desirable

• Experience working within cancer services, neurological conditions or long-term health conditions
• Experience working alongside NHS services
• Experience coordinating volunteers or community initiatives
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects
• Understanding of shared decision-making and co-production

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, approachable and empathetic
• Calm, emotionally resilient and supportive
• Positive and encouraging
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and willing to travel across Yorkshire
• Passionate about empowering people to make informed choices about their care

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

 

About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity:

Founded in 2003, Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provides vital support to brain tumour patients and their loved ones whilst funding innovative research across our region.

Our vision is a Yorkshire where nobody faces a brain tumour diagnosis alone.

We provide peer support groups, one-to-one wellbeing support, welfare advice, financial assistance and invest in pioneering research that improves outcomes for people affected by brain tumours.

What We Offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working, with a high degree of autonomy over how you structure your week
• A supportive and values-driven team environment
• Generous pension contribution (above statutory minimum)
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The opportunity to lead an innovative Macmillan-funded programme with genuine impact
• A culture built around integrity, compassion, community and ambition

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and covering letter to:
David Grant-Roberts, CEO

Application deadline: Sunday 30th August

Interviews: Week commencing 14th September

Hours: Full or part-time considered. Full-time = 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Part-time must be minimum of 21 hours over 3 days/week

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How to apply

Please send your CV, together with a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the post and how your experience meets the role requirements.

There is no closing date — we are accepting applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

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