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Role Summary
We are looking for a passionate and effective Autistic Lived Experience Trainer to support us to deliver an exciting new programme of work. We have been commissioned by an NHS organisation to deliver and support the roll out of autism-informed care training to all staff working in their mental health inpatient settings. This programme of work will run for 9 months, and will include the delivery of various half day and full day autism-informed training sessions both in-person and online. We will also be working closely with Experts by Experience to become skilled and confident in delivery of this training to support the organisational sustainability of this knowledge. The programme of work will also embed an evaluation of the training to demonstrate learning and impact.
The Autistic Lived Experience Trainer will be working closely alongside our Lived Experience Lead to deliver all aspects of the programme, with support from our wider staff team.
Role Description
- Co-facilitate training sessions both online and in-person to staff from various professions and in various roles across mental health in-patient settings.
- Deliver pre-prepared content and facilitate reflective conversations.
- Monitor feedback and adjust content and delivery as necessary.
- Collect and analyse feedback data, both qualitative and quantitative.
- Support Experts by Experience to become confident with delivery of content.
- Ensure training content remains relevant and includes the latest research, alongside lived experience insight.
- Use own lived experience insight to supplement content and support reflection and catalyse change.
- Liaise with NHS colleagues to support training session logistics
- To represent Neurodiverse Connection nationally, regionally and locally as appropriate and to promote the work that we do.
- To work alongside the Neurodiverse Connection staff and associate team to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
- Frequent travel within Norfolk and Suffolk to deliver in person training.
- Some national travel may also be required to support training and delivery on other projects.
Recruitment details
Recruitment Timeline
- Deadline for applications: Monday 7th July, 9am
- Applicants notified if shortlisted no later than: Friday 11th July, 5pm
- Dates of interviews: Friday 18th and Monday 21st July
- Interviewees notified if they have been appointed no later than: Monday 28th July, 5pm
Proposed start date for successful applicant: Start of September
How to apply
The application process is two stages.
Stage 1: download and complete application form.
- You will be asked to confirm you met some of the essential criteria.
- You will be asked to enter your contact details and details of previous work.
- You will then be asked to answer 4 questions.
- Email the completed form to our recruitment email address.
- You will also be asked to complete an equity and diversity form. This is optional.
Stage 2: If you are shortlisted you will be invited to attend an online interview. You will be sent the interview questions 5 days ahead of the interview date.
As part of the interview, you will be asked to deliver a 15-minute virtual training session. We will share the training topic when we invite you to attend the interview.
About Neurodiverse Connection
Neurodiverse Connection is a neurodivergent led Community interest Company.
Our mission is to:
- Listen to and amplify neurodivergent views and voices.
- Give additional consideration to intersectionality and how we can support the amplification of views and voices that are often unseen and unheard.
- Support people from different neurologies to understand each other, facilitating solutions to the double empathy problem.
- Lead on changing understanding of sensory and social processing differences, particularly in relation to the built environment.
- Challenge the common misunderstandings and misconceptions of autism and support an improved understanding of neurodiversity within health and social care.
- Promote an improved understanding of neurodivergent culture and communication.
- Support neurodivergent people to have equal opportunities in life.
- Support neurodivergent people to have equal opportunities and outcomes in health.
- Support neurodivergent employment, including in leadership positions and facilitating change for the neurodivergent community.
How we work
Neurodiverse Connection is a new Community Interest Company. We are working to be a neurodiversity affirming and supportive organisation. We want to support you as an important team member to work on projects that you love, that align with your interests and skills and enable you to have a balanced and rewarding work and personal life. We welcome you working with us and providing gentle challenge if we don’t get this right, so we can learn together. We want to see neurodivergent people treated better, and that starts with us. We hope you’ll work with us to champion this approach for other people, too.
Our commitment to you
It’s part of our mission to be a great place to work and to demonstrate how to work in neurodivergent affirming ways. We believe this is beneficial to everyone, regardless of neurology.
We aim to:
- Enable you to shape your role to your strengths and interests.
- Offer flexibility in delivery hours, within agreed parameters.
- Work to make Neurodiverse Connection an organisation that you enjoy being part of, that supports you in your role, that recognises your contribution and that delivers great outcomes for the neurodivergent people we work to support.
- Support to develop in your role through access to training, shadowing and mentoring.
- Access to supervision and a reflective space to support you in a lived experience role.
- Involve you in shaping and directing the organisation.
- Listen when we don’t get it right, and welcome constructive feedback.
- Involve team members in development opportunities and spending the social value we’ve accumulated together.
- 35 hour working week (pro rata).
- 4% work place pension contribution.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Access to a wellbeing fund.
Application deadline: Monday 7th July, 9am
We are a neurodivergent-led Community Interest Company (CIC) created to improve support and outcomes for neurodivergent people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you our new Grants Manager?
- Are you committed to defending human rights and human dignity, and interested in issues affecting marginalised and excluded people?
- Are you passionate about social justice and believe in the agency of people to create change?
- Do you have a personal and/or professional connection to one or more of our priority areas, and experience or understanding of grant making?
- Are you emotionally intelligent and able to form and develop strong working relationships with a range of individuals and groups?
If so, then you might be the right person to join the AB Charitable Trust at this exciting time.
Our priorities and approach
- The human rights framework
- The criminal legal system
- Migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum
- Access to justice
The A B Charitable Trust exists to promote human dignity and defend the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people. Our approach is founded on liberal principles of universalism and human rights. We believe in justice, not charity. For us, this means supporting work that promotes rights and does not diminish dignity. It also means supporting efforts to change the systems that shape the lives of marginalised and excluded people in pernicious ways. We have a particular interest in work that uses the law to address inequities and injustices.
Our journey
The Trust was founded 35 years ago to promote and defend human dignity. Since then, we have given over £47m to organisations, and this year we will spend some £10m. We have significantly increased our grantmaking over recent years and intend to continue on a trajectory of growth. This role will join us as we look to the longer term future and begin to develop a new strategy that will build on all that is being achieved through our current strategy, which ends in 2027.
We are excited by the future and are fortunate to have a modest but growing budget which is expected to reach £15m by 2027. But we are realistic about the challenges involved. The areas we work in are highly politicised and the need is ever increasing, which is why it is important that we attract candidates who are able to help us navigate these waters and who can contribute to maximising our impact at this critical moment.
About the role and you
The key purpose of this role is to:
- Effectively manage a portfolio or grants across all of our priority areas
- Work closely with the team, grant holders and Board members, developing strong and supportive working relationships
- Contribute to the development of our new strategy and be committed to our values and share our aspirations around best grantmaking practice
The new Grants Manager will need to be genuinely interested in grantmaking in our priority areas and will have the curiosity to learn and develop new areas of knowledge and expertise. You will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for the work of small, grassroots organisations, have emotional intelligence and strong communications skills, and also be genuinely excited about joining our team.
This could be the right opportunity for a range of potential candidates. We value the knowledge and expertise gained through lived experience of social injustice alongside sector experience. We’re not looking for a seasoned grant maker but you will need to bring commitment to our work and vision, demonstrate experience of seeking to bring about change on tough issues, and have experience of one or more of our priority areas.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role then please contact Allyson Davies, who is advising and supporting the trustees in this appointment.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.
A B Charitable Trust exists to promote human dignity and defend the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people.
The CMV Connect Project Coordinator role is designed to enhance the charity's outreach and support initiatives, focusing on building and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals, families, and the broader community. This position involves coordinating projects that aim to increase awareness, provide resources, and support families affected by cCMV. This role is a part time role funded by National Lottery Community Fund. It is a freelance contractor role, as it is a contract for services.
CMV Action is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a leading cause of childhood disabilities such as deafness, developmental delays, and vision impairment. The charity provides information, advocacy, and support to raise awareness and improve outcomes for those impacted by cCMV, both during pregnancy and in babies and children.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Coordination: Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CMV Connect initiatives, ensuring they align with the charity's objectives. Work with other Operation Team members and report to the Board fortnightly.
- Supporting families: Work with the trustees to follow up on those we support and identify how we can support them in the future. Work with volunteers to organise in-person and online opportunities for families to meet up.
- Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and support volunteers involved in CMV Connect project.
- Event Management: Organise and support events and campaigns aimed at raising awareness and funds for CMV Action.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, community groups, and other families to promote awareness and support for cCMV. Provide social media content to the Fundraising Officer when each milestone is reached.
- Resource Development: Assist in creating and distributing educational materials and resources for families and healthcare providers.
- Data Management: Collect and analyse data to assess the impact of initiatives and inform future strategies. Financial data collection for the final evaluation report.
Person Specification
Essential
- Education: Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Experience: Proven experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and working within a charitable or healthcare setting. Previous working experience with volunteers within a project would be ideal.
- Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Excel.
- Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Qualifications: Project management or volunteer management qualification.
- Experience: Experience in fundraising, event management, and using CRM systems, experience managing a similar project or offering support to families.
- Knowledge: Understanding of public health issues, particularly related to congenital infections and how to work in the charity sector.
Working Conditions
- Location: The role is home-based with occasional travel required for meetings and events.
- Hours: Part-time position, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the projects. Approximately 16 hours per week, equivalent to 2 days per week.
- Salary: £150 per day, 8 hours a day, approx. 2 days a week, approx. 40 weeks till early June 2026.
This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of families affected by cCMV, contributing to the charity's mission to raise awareness and provide support.
This role has been funded thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TreeHouse School is an Ofsted “Outstanding” SEN School for children and young adults aged 3-19 with a primary diagnosis of autism (most of whom have additional learning, social, emotional, communication, health and care needs).
Our Ambitious approach ensures that, through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality of life outcomes for our children and young people.
We are proud to announce that we have retained Ofsted "Outstanding" (June 2024) in all areas. Please do read our Ofsted reports on our website.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, qualified SEND Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred lessons to up to 8 learners in a pre-formal class.
We will consider ECT's for this role and welcome both Primary and Secondary teachers to apply.
Why join us?
- Term time only role
- Free healthy breakfast available every day
- Working with Autism/learning disability industry experts across our school and our charity
- Autonomy in your role – You have the freedom to be creativity and get to see first hand our learners progress and achieve their goals and aspirations (as well as your ideas coming to life in the classroom).
- Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do; The SLT practise “compassionate leadership”.
- Continued professional development and training including a wide range of in house and external training courses.
- Annual staff recognition awards.
- Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme (plus a bike shed outside the school).
- Employee Assistance Programme: to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- Access to physiotherapy.
- On-site parking is available
Your role:
- Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across TreeHouse School.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support.
- Work with pupils to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans.
- Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements.
- Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team.
Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood and follow different pathways depending on their needs and strengths, these are pre, semi and formal and you can read more on our website.
(Please refer to our JD and FAQ document attached to our website for more details).
Closing date: Sunday 15th of June
Shortlisting date: W/C 16th of June
Interviews date: Tuesday 24th of June
Start date: September 2025
Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (45 minutes - 1 hour) and you will conduct a Micro Teach (20-30 minutes) with a group of pupils.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity andwe warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion
or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the skills to design and implement innovative learning programs that empower education professionals and elevate practice?
At Ambitious about Autism, autistic children and young people are at the heart of all we do. We stand with them, champion their rights and create opportunities. If you share our vision of a world where autistic children and young people can be themselves and realise their ambitions, then we want to hear from you.
We are seeking an Ambitious Academy Instructional Designer to join our team and take the lead in shaping high-impact learning experiences for education staff that lead to high-quality education provision for autistic children and young people.
This is a unique opportunity to drive forward the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge programs and materials that result in meaningful, inclusive educational provision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and delivery of innovative learning programmes that enhance the skills and confidence of education professionals.
- Apply evidence-based instructional design principles to create impactful content and experiences.
- Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs), educators, and stakeholders to ensure content is relevant, accessible, and practical.
- Integrate educational technologies to enhance engagement, accessibility, and learner outcomes.
- Continuously evaluate and improve program effectiveness through feedback and learning analytics.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with.
In return, we offer excellent benefits including flexible working, very generous holiday allowances, access to professional development and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with.
Please see the full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact Stephen Vickers.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
Learning through Landscapes is the UK’s leading school grounds charity, dedicated to enhancing outdoor learning and play for all. Our vision is a society where the benefits of regular time outdoors are valued and appreciated, and outdoor learning, play and connection with nature is recognised as a fundamental part of education, at every stage, for every child and young person.
We have unrivalled expertise based on three decades of experience, practical action and research. With offices in England and Scotland and staff based across the UK, our team and our accredited network of outdoor learning experts have the capacity to work nationally and internationally. Click HERE for more information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of LtL’s core services and programmes
- Provide administrative and functional support to the management team
- Provide general administrative and organisational support to the LtL team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Eastleigh office.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Office Administration
- Be the first point of contact for all callers, including email, phone and in-person
- Administer incoming and outgoing mail and email boxes, giving appropriate advice or referring onwards on within one working day
- Support the management of IT equipment
- Arrange travel and accommodation for managers, staff and trustees
- Assist with the organisation of events, conferences and training on behalf of LtL
- Organise refreshments and catering at events and meetings
- Maintain LtL’s records/files/images both electronic and paper based, ensuring all data is stored accurately and securely in accordance with LtL policy and GDPR law
- Order stationery and day-to-day equipment and refreshments for the LtL office
- Implement LtL’s Health and Safety Policy within the office
- Maintain liaison with landlords to ensure a well-maintained office space and oversee the maintenance and replacement of office furniture and equipment.
HR Support
- Support recruitment and onboarding admin as needed
- Order staff uniforms, badges and equipment as required.
Project Management Support/Administration
- Respond to project enquiries and requests to ensure they are appropriately actioned within one working day
- Develop good relationships with schools over the duration of the projects Assist with printing and collation of information including replenishment of marketing/training materials, resources and stationery for the project team.
General responsibilities
- Contribute to LtL through staff and working group meetings and by taking on specific areas of responsibility as required
- Other appropriate duties as required.
What you’ll need:
Essential criteria:
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working as part of a team in a busy office environment
- Educated to a good standard of education with C Standard Grades or equivalent
- Fluent in the English language, both written and spoken
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Excellent communicator with a confident telephone manner.
Desirable criteria:
- CRM/database
- SAGE (or similar, such as Xero, Intuit etc.) experience
- Experience with using MS Teams.
Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to providing a high quality of service
- Professional and friendly manner
- Open-minded, self-motivated and proactive
- A willingness to learn; an adaptable person who learns quickly
- Able to work effectively as a team player, remaining calm under pressure.
If you don’t have all of the above but feel it could be the role for you, talk to us!
What we offer:
· Flexible working
· Holiday (pro-rata), 28 days + bank holidays + a “birthday gift” day
· Laptop, phone and travel & subsistence expenses (as per LtL’s policies)
· Family & carer friendly policies
· Sick pay
· Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
· Subsidised Christmas meal
· A supportive and welcoming team of colleagues.
We’re an equal opportunities employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and are committed to recruiting the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience. We offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who choose to opt-in to the scheme and can demonstrate that they have at least 4 out of the 7 from the essential “what you need” list. To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must be from an ethnic minority. Please state clearly in your covering letter if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire. Flexible, hybrid working
Salary: £50,000
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About us:
Learning through Landscapes is the UK’s leading school grounds charity, dedicated to enhancing outdoor learning and play for all. Our vision is a society where the benefits of regular time outdoors are valued and appreciated, and outdoor learning, play and connection with nature is recognised as a fundamental part of education, at every stage, for every child and young person.
We have unrivalled expertise based on three decades of experience, practical action and research. With offices in England and Scotland and staff based across the UK, our team and our accredited network of outdoor learning experts have the capacity to work nationally and internationally. Click HERE for more information.
What you’ll be doing:
As COO, you will play a critical leadership role in the strategic and operational success of LtL. You will work closely with the CEO and the management team to deliver the charity’s vision, overseeing day-to-day project delivery across the UK. You will take the lead for LtL H&S and Safeguarding responsibility alongside deputising for the CEO. It is essential you are happy to and would enjoy frequent travel across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
· Operational Leadership.
· Drive operational excellence and innovation in the charity’s systems, processes, and project infrastructure.
· Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to translate strategic and project plans into operational delivery.
· Attend and contribute to the planning of board meetings.
· Deputise as CEO.
Project Management
· Oversee the delivery of multiple, complex projects, in all four home nations, ensuring timelines, budgets, and outcomes are met, and line manage project managers.
· Work on national programme implementation, including government contracts, charitable grants, and corporate-funded initiatives.
· Develop and manage project delivery plans, risk registers, evaluation processes, and resource allocation, health & safety, and safeguarding.
· Support the CEO and Finance Manager in budget planning, financial forecasting, and reporting for projects.
· Ensure projects are run within guidelines and legal responsibilities, including data protection, GDPR, health and safety, and charity governance.
· Act as the operational safeguarding lead, working closely with the charity’s Designated Safeguarding Leads to embed best practice in all areas of delivery.
· Work with the CEO to ensure safeguarding policies are robust, understood by all staff partners and network, and adhered to in all operational activities.
· Work with the CEO on contract negotiation and management.
Systems and Operational Development
· Lead the development and improvement of internal systems and processes to support efficient, effective, and collaborative working across the charity.
· Oversee the use and optimisation of IT and digital tools for internal communication and project coordination.
· Embed a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring systems are user-friendly, fit for purpose, and compliant with data protection and other regulations.
People and Culture
· Line manage project managers across the UK, fostering a positive and values-led organisational culture rooted in inclusion, equity, and safeguarding.
· Coordinate leadership and professional development for staff, partners and networks.
· Champion true diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operational activities.
Stakeholder and Partnership Management
· Act as a senior representative for LtL at external meetings, events, and with funders or partners.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, local authorities, funders, and delivery partners.
· Represent LtL in national forums, working groups, and networks relevant to education and the environment.
Travel
· Regular travel across the UK to support project delivery, engage with stakeholders, and lead regional teams with occasional international travel.
· Regular overnight stays required.
What you need
Essential
· Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity, education, or environmental sector.
· Track record of successfully managing complex, multi-partner projects at a national or regional scale.
· One or both of Safeguarding and Health & Safety training qualifications.
· Excellent leadership, line management, and team development skills.
· Outstanding project management skills including budgeting, planning, evaluation, and reporting.
· Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding, and risk management in a not-for-profit context.
· Embody LtL friendly and inclusive culture of support and kindness.
· Ability to influence and inspire with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK and occasionally internationally.
Desirable
· Knowledge of outdoor learning, environmental education, or play-based pedagogy.
· Experience of working with schools or in the education sector.
· Familiarity with charity finance and CRM systems.
· Qualification in project management (e.g. Prince2, Agile, or similar).
If you don’t have all of the above but feel it could be the role for you, talk to us!
What we offer:
· Flexible working.
· Holiday, 28 days + bank holidays + a “birthday gift” day.
· Laptop, phone and all travel & subsistence expenses.
· Family & carer friendly policies.
· Annual training package including: LtL Professional Accreditation in Outdoor Learning and Play, LtL Climate School 180 Network Training package.
· Sick pay.
· Salary sacrifice pension scheme – 5% employer contribution.
· Subsidised Christmas meal.
· A supportive and welcoming team of colleagues, including our 20+ Delivery Team members.
We’re an equal opportunities employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and are committed to recruiting the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience. We offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who choose to opt-in to the scheme and can demonstrate that they have at least 5 out of the 9 from the “what you need - essentials” list. To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must be from an ethnic minority. Please state clearly in your covering letter if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker at Plus Services
Are you a positive, engaging and caring person that wants to make a real difference to the world?
Do you think the greatest gift you can give is to make other people’s lives better?
Do you believe that people living with Learning Disabilities and Autism should have happy fulfilling lives, with access to the Community and enjoy the same things the rest of us take for granted?
If you answered “Yes” to these 3 Questions then Plus has an amazing role for you!!!!!
Who are Plus Services?
Plus is one of the most respected Learning Disability and Autism Charities in London with a proud history stretching back more than 30 years. We have an amazing team that is dedicated to supporting people to live their best possible lives and we have literally changed people’s worlds with the support we have provided.
Our Client Group is quite varied and during the recruitment process you would be specifically recruited to work with those that your personality, skills and experience would fit best with. Some have really challenging behaviour, but unless you had the capability to best serve those people you would be assigned to a different group. So, there is no need to worry about being out of your depth.
We also provide industry leading training and on-going support, so rest assured you will be ready for anything the job throws at you. I cannot promise you it will be easy, but I can promise you it will be worth it. And when you go home you will know you have made a massive difference and the world is a slightly better place as a result of your efforts.
Who are you?
You are a caring, compassionate and capable individual? You could be either already working within Social Care or are thinking about joining the sector. We recognise everyone, regardless of their personal history, talents, abilities and unique personal qualities
What does matter is you must care and you must want to enhance the lives of the people who we support and rely on us.
You will need to be comfortable spending large amounts of your day one-to-one with the Service Users, there is no leaping from client to client here with 15 minute blocks. You will need to be happy supporting people to learn new skills and become independent. And you will need to thrive on taking people out into the big wide world, expanding their horizons, bringing a smile to their faces and adding a spring in to their step.
To be considered for the role you will need to be able to:
• Do your share of weekend shifts, sleep-ins, waking nights and bank holidays.
• Be physically fit and able to move freely and physically and to support service users who may be physically dependent.
• Have a supportive attitude and want to help individuals to maximise their lives.
• You must be able to support people with Learning Disabilities who have different ways of expressing themselves
• Be eligible to work in the UK
In return we offer opportunities for professional development and real job satisfaction. We can help you to develop your professional skills and knowledge and progress toward recognised qualifications such as Diploma in Adult & Social Care levels 3/4/5.
Available positions:
Bank Support Worker (zero hours contact)
Location: Sutton
Salary: £13.85 per hour.
Holidays: Based on hours accrued
Our benefits package includes:
• Pension contribution scheme
• Fully funded Learning and Development
• Company employee assistance programme service
• Sleep in’s allowance
We are looking for a Funding Officer to join the enthusiastic, friendly Liverpool City Region team in the North West Region, primarily focussed on North Liverpool.
This opportunity is a fixed term contract starting September 2025 for 14 months (November 2026)
You will play a major role in ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places across North Liverpool, Liverpool City Region and the North West region.
As a member of the funding team you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities and Partnerships programmes. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
In your role you will work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, in line with our vision and principles. You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes.
The role is varied and will require you to:
- Be responsible for your own caseload: visiting projects, liaising with grant recipients, identify and manage risks and supporting organisations to delivery their projects and measure their impact.
- Understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
- Represent the Fund within your local area, at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together.
- Share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations to support the Fund in maximising our impact as a grant maker.
Working from home, and community locations, with occasional travel to Manchester and elsewhere in the North West. The successful candidate will live in Liverpool City Region and will be part of the local team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers. Travel across the region will be required.
Interview Date: In person interviews, Liverpool city centre, 9th July 2025
Location: Liverpool City Region - Mobile working – Flexible and hybrid working – Home, office and community based.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
- Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
- Knowledge of Liverpool, and Liverpool City Region and its charity sectors.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working with under-represented communities across Liverpool City Region
- Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
- Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.
- An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in the Durham area.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke.
Position: S11233 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Durham. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Salary: £19,596 per annum (FTE £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent. However, services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 22 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 1 and 2 July
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Deliver 6 month post stroke reviews.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
- A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
- Ability to use basic Microsoft systems.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
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Responsible to: Service Delivery Manager
Responsible for: Staff and Volunteers
Location: Working across Citizens Advice Hounslow (CAH) sites in London Borough of Hounslow and hybrid working considered
Position: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week FT but part time will be considered
Salary: Up to £40k depending on experience
Citizens Advice Hounslow is a well-established charity operating in the London Borough of Hounslow, supporting over 10,000 clients a year. You will be part of our wonderful team of staff and volunteers committed to do their best for anyone in need of our help. To sustain our service, we now require a dedicated Training & Development Manager.
Job Purpose
- Lead training and development for all colleagues (Staff and Volunteers) and guide people through the Adviser Learning Programme (ALP)
- Drive our recruitment and retention strategy for volunteers
- Develop and deliver our Training and Development Plan
This pivotal role will be responsible for the selection, training and deployment of our volunteers across all service areas. A key focus will be to facilitate effective training pathways for paid staff and volunteers. You will be required to design and deliver group training sessions, and monitor trainee progress and development through structured training programmes.
Please note:We are unable to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon it has been filled; therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year, pension contribution, training and opportunities to continue your professional development, employee assisted programme.
We consider applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
Are you a dynamic and innovative senior leader passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with autism and learning disabilities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your voice is heard and your ideas can drive positive change? Are you a leader who is prepared to listen to others and build better solutions from multiple inputs? If so, PLUS has an exciting opportunity for you!
For 30 years, PLUS has been a beacon of high-quality support and care, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling lives. As we embark on an ambitious journey of growth, aiming to expand our reach from an £8 million turnover to £15 million over the next 3-5 years, we are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to join our passionate team.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be instrumental in providing strategic leadership and operational oversight across our organisation. You will work in close partnership with the CEO to ensure our continued success in delivering exceptional services, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting strategic development and implementation.
What you'll be doing:
- Contributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of our strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our core mission, vision, and values.
- Identifying and exploring new opportunities for growth, service development, and innovative solutions that enhance our impact and sustainability.
- Deputising for the CEO, representing PLUS at external events and with key stakeholders.
- Providing inspiring leadership and direction to the Head of Services, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Driving operational excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance across all our services.
- Championing a culture of continuous improvement, proactively identifying areas for development and implementing effective solutions.
- Contributing to effective budget planning and monitoring.
- Supporting the CEO in developing and maintaining strong relationships with our Board of Trustees.
- Playing a key role in external relationships and stakeholder engagement, including leading on tendering and contract implementation.
What you'll bring:
- Significant experience in a senior leadership role within health and social care.
- A proven track record of driving positive change and achieving strategic objectives.
- Demonstrable experience in operational oversight and quality assurance.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience of budget planning and monitoring.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify key issues and develop effective solutions.
- A deep commitment to the principles of person-centred care and support.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- An innovative and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary.
- The opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where your ideas are valued.
- The chance to be part of an ambitious and growing organisation with a strong track record of success.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter no more than 3 pages outlining your suitability for the role, highlighting your experience and your vision for contributing to the future success of PLUS.
PLUS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities
Team About Petty Pool College
Petty Pool College is a sector-leading specialist further education provider for young people aged 16–25 with learning disabilities and difficulties. As part of Petty Pool Trust, the College is central to a wider organisation that includes inclusive community day services and an outdoor education centre. Our mission is to empower every learner to lead a life full of opportunity, purpose, and independence. Through a curriculum designed around personalised pathways and real-world outcomes, we are redefining what’s possible for neurodiverse young people — creating real pathways into work, independence and a life of choice and opportunity. Following a period of sustained growth, innovation, and national recognition, we are seeking an outstanding, strategic, and values-driven leader to take on the role of Principal. The successful candidate will continue to build on the College’s achievements, lead the development of a new alternative education offer for 14–16-year-olds, and help us take our place in the sector as a SEND centre of excellence.
Purpose of the Role
The Principal will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for Petty Pool College, embedding a culture of high aspiration, innovation, and person-centred excellence. The postholder will be responsible for the quality of education, learner experience, curriculum development, staff leadership, and external engagement. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Principal will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s strategic ambitions and driving forward our commitment to social justice, inclusion, and employment for all. They will champion Petty Pool’s unique position as a leader in securing sustainable employment and meaningful outcomes for neurodiverse young people.
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About us
Carers Scotland runs the Carer Positive initiative on behalf of the Scottish Government, which supports private, public and voluntary sector organisations in Scotland to create carer friendly workplaces. We currently have over 290 accredited organisations covering over 516,000 employees in Scotland. Our training and development work offers training in self-advocacy and carers rights to carers, as well as carer awareness training to organisations and groups across Scotland. Our campaign and policy work sees us engage with Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, Local Authorities, NHS Boards and others to influence public policy and secure change to improve the lives of carers. We also offer a range of online support activity for carers providing information and support.
About the role
Carers Scotland is seeking a Business Support Administrator to assist our work in supporting unpaid carers in employment and employability, as well as provide some admin support to the Carers Scotland team. You should be passionate about supporting unpaid carers.
There will be some travel throughout Scotland and within the UK, involving occasional overnight stays and weekend work.
About you
A confident, self-starter you should have experience of working on programmes and projects, some desk-based research experience, as well the ability to work on your own initiative and be very well organised. A good team player is a must.
How to apply
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please contact us to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 1pm, Friday 11 July.
Please send in your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications.
We may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to a new project in West Yorkshire to deliver 6 month reviews to stroke survivors of working age.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke.
Position: S11272 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Homebased Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Salary: Circa £21,948 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 30 June 2026.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 15 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 18 and 19 June 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors in relation to employment and volunteering.
Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Support Coordinators will:
- Deliver 6 month post stroke reviews to people affected by stroke
- Provide personalised information, advice and support especially in relation to employment, volunteering and secondary prevention
About You
The post holders will:
- Be motivated and flexible in their approach
- Able to process new information easily
- Have a background in supporting others ideally in health, social care or the voluntary sector
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other professionals and colleagues
- Be confident and able to use IT systems including data bases
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.