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About Trade
Trade Sexual Health (Trade for short) is a small health and wellbeing charity based in Leicester. We currently have eight staff and more than 40 volunteers.
Trade began as a grassroots gay community response to HIV in Leicester in the late 1980s. Throughout the 1990s, Trade worked creatively to spread information about sexual health and HIV prevention to gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in the city (GBMSM).
Trade has been a registered charity since 2000. Over the last 25 years, our core work has focused on improving the sexual health of gay and bisexual men across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We have always taken a holistic approach to understanding and addressing the range of issues that might impact gay and bisexual men’s ability to look after their sexual health. As a result, we started a counselling service – Approach Counselling – to support community members in improving their mental wellbeing.
We now draw on this experience to tackle wider health inequalities related to sexual health and HIV, and to provide peer support for anyone living with HIV in the areas where we work. For a small charity, Trade has always ‘punched above its weight’ and we have a national profile for the innovative sexual health work we do.
We currently hold contracts to deliver sexual health promotion and HIV prevention outreach in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland to LGBTQ+ people, asylum seekers, and a range of racialised communities that experience significant inequalities in relation to their sexual health.
We have a history of providing peer support to people living with HIV, and this is now becoming a growing strand of our work. This post is central to the delivery of HIV Peer Support in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (and builds on our experience of delivering similar services in Northamptonshire).
Role Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver first-line peer support to people living with HIV, of all genders and backgrounds, in Leicestershire. The postholder will be based at the Trade offices in central Leicester and will work closely with clinical staff at the Jarvis Clinic at Leicester Royal Infirmary. They will ensure that people who have been recently diagnosed, are struggling with their diagnosis, or are re-engaging with HIV care feel supported and have the information they need to live well and thrive with HIV.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), bringing personal knowledge and experience to the role.
- Collaborate with a small group of volunteer peer mentors to support people living with HIV.
- Assist in recruiting new volunteers and ensure patients needing ongoing peer mentoring are matched with suitable mentors.
- Support individuals in developing self-management strategies, addressing stigma, reducing social isolation, and improving wellbeing.
- Develop a catalogue of services, groups, and support options for signposting.
- Encourage engagement with HIV treatment and care, improving ART adherence and promoting viral suppression.
Job Activities
- Triage new patients to identify specific support needs.
- Coordinate appointments between mentors and mentees.
- Refer or signpost individuals to specialist services (e.g. mental health, housing, benefits, immigration).
- Support the British HIV Association Standards of Care and National Standards in HIV Peer Support.
- Contribute to innovative approaches to peer support delivery.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure records.
- Assist in compiling quarterly monitoring reports for Leicester Public Health.
- Represent Trade professionally at forums and meetings.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with partners.
Accountability
- Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Receives peer staff supervision for project-specific needs.
- Accountable to the Trade Board of Trustees.
General Competencies and Conditions
- Competent in using software for word processing, data management (e.g. Excel), and social media.
- Able to work across various venues in Leicester and Leicestershire.
- Full driving licence preferred but not essential.
- Capable of independent decision-making and appropriate signposting.
- Maintains professional boundaries and handles client distress sensitively.
Working Conditions
- Primarily based at Trade offices, with regular visits to the HIV clinic.
- Expected to attend team meetings, training days, and key events (e.g. World AIDS Day, National HIV Testing Week).
- Shares domestic tasks with staff and volunteers.
- Undertakes other duties as reasonably required by the Board of Trustees.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested upon appointment.
Person Specification
Genuine Occupational Requirement:
The postholder must be living with HIV (as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Experience
- Lived experience of HIV and understanding of its impact – Essential
- Experience supporting vulnerable or marginalised communities – Desirable
- Experience working collaboratively with NHS services, charities, or support organisations – Essential
Skills
- Effective communication with diverse individuals and organisations – Essential
- Ability to work independently and use initiative – Essential
- Mentorship skills to support and motivate others – Desirable
- Strong organisational and time management skills – Essential
- Ability to deliver and develop a peer mentoring scheme – Essential
Knowledge and Understanding
- Knowledge of HIV and the support needs of people living with HIV – Essential
- Understanding of peer support benefits for long-term health conditions – Essential
- Familiarity with safeguarding policies and practices – Desirable
- Awareness of the benefits and challenges of volunteering – Essential
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to personal development – Essential
- Alignment with Trade’s mission, vision, and values – Essential
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion – Essential
- Supportive of team and volunteer development – Essential
We will shortlist for interview week commencing 3rd November, all candidates will recieve a response at this time.
We plan to hold interviews the week commencing 10th November
Trade provides high quality, health and wellbeing services to the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV (PLHIV)


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We’re currently recruiting two full-time Peer Support Workers to work in our Sutton and Merton offices.
These 2 posts are part of a partnership between local voluntary sector organisations and South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust. Both posts focus on offering a range of emotional, social and practical wellbeing support to young adults aged 18-25. These posts do not require a formal mental health qualification. The Peer Support Worker posts are designated for those with their own lived experience of mental health challenges who have reached a point in their recovery where they feel ready to support others on their mental health journey.
For these roles you need to have an open and flexible attitude; an understanding of mental health; excellent engagement skills and a passion for working with young people. All posts are full-time office based and will require flexible working across service areas and interventions and will involve some regular evening and/or weekend work to meet the needs of young people.
These posts offer an excellent opportunity to build skills and experience in the mental health field.
Off the Record was founded in 1994 to provide free, independent and professional counselling for 14 – 25 year olds in the Croydon area
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Renewed Hope is a local charity based in Redhill providing practical solutions and emotional support to the homeless, vulnerable and isolated of East Surrey..
Renewed Hope is currently seeking two experienced support and recovery workers to support our guests. One post is full time (37.5 hours p.w.£27,518 p.a.) and the other part time (19 hrs p.w. - pay pro rata of full time salary)
Renewed Hope offers support to rough sleepers and homeless people in crisis, and housed people suffering the effects of isolation and poverty.
The post holders will be working with guests in both our Drop-in and in our 4 bed supported house (Hope House), but will take a lead responsibility in one or the other of these projects.
Below is a summary of key responsibilities. Please refer to the job description for full information. This is available from our website.
Drop in:
- Welcome and assess first time guests, identifying priority needs.
- Signpost and support guests to access key statutory and voluntary services , including housing, benefits, homelessness services etc
- Provide practical support and advice to guests , for example with application forms, bill enquiries, budgeting
- Identify and action any immediate or emerging safeguarding concerns. Maintain and build links with all relevant partner agencies and multi-agency networks (eg Local Authorities, outreach teams, probation teams, Drug and Alcohol recovery, mental health etc
Hope House:
- Assist in the process of vetting the suitability of potential residents and support them with their transition in/out of Hope House
- Ensure tailored support plans (using Homeless Outcomes Star) are in place for each resident
- Support and ensure ongoing adherence to licence agreements and processes- including issuing warnings, behavioural contracts, rent collection notice papers etc
- Oversee the safe and efficient running of Hope House, taking into account any relevant Supported Housing/ HMO specific requirements
- Complete and record regular inspections of individual rooms and shared spaces, ensuring conditions are maintained to expected standards.
- Ensure required health and safety checks are carried out, including alarm testing and gas servicing
Person Specification :
- Eligibility to Work in the UK – British passport/Birth certificate or visa. We are unable to accept sponsorship applications
- Educated to Level 3 (A-level standard)
- Previous experience working with homeless and other vulnerable people
- Knowledge and appreciation of challenges faced by these people, for example trauma, mental illness, unemployment, addictions
- Knowledge of the housing and benefits systems
- Experience managing a case load and updating case notes in a timely manner
- Good organisational skills able to work on multiple tasks
- Disciplined working style, including good time management
- Good numerical and IT skills
- Able to work as a team, including staff members, volunteers and trustees, as well as motivated to work on your own
- Willingness to work unsocial hours if the need arises (TOIL given for overtime)
- The ability to adapt working style to the needs of the situation.
We are a local charity based in Redhill providing practical solutions and emotional support to the homeless, vulnerable and isolated of East Surrey.




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We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Officer to facilitate the development, sale and delivery of high quality and impactful training and education programmes, upskilling individuals and organisations in suicide prevention.
What you will do:
- Facilitate in-person and online training sessions, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences.
- Develop and promote PAPYRUS’s training offer, tailoring to stakeholder needs and securing sales.
- Build relationships and partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
- Support the creation of e-learning and digital training resources.
- Prepare stakeholders for, and debrief them after, suicide interventions.
- Stay informed of best practice and national strategy, contribute to campaigns, and represent PAPYRUS in the media and at events.
- Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and equality across all activity.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work.
- A recognised training qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Experience in delivering and developing training programmes and community-based projects.
- Ability to manage sensitive conversations and facilitate learning in emotionally complex areas.
- Strong relationship-building, presentation and time management skills.
- Professional curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Confidence in working independently and remotely, with ability to travel as required.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £31,537 per annum (Scale SCP 18), progressing by increments to £34,434 per annum (Scale SCP 23)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Yorkshire and Humber area must live within the required area due to regular travel across the region.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 18 months
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 26th October 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Partnerships Manager to work as part of our Fundraising Team across Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK.
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
The Fundraising team is a dynamic group of fundraisers who are passionately committed to raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams across Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts and Grants, and Partnerships.
The Partnerships team has a strong track record delivering notable charity partnerships, such as our multi-year Lloyds Banking Group partnership which successfully raised £16m; our two-year partnership with Bank of America, which saw over $1m raised through the dedication of employees and our strategic, multiyear partnerships with PWC and Prem Rugby.
How you will make a difference
We are looking for a dedicated Partnerships Manager to join our passionate team of fundraisers. The successful post-holder will drive new partnership opportunities and develop long-standing partnerships for both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness.
With extensive experience in charitable corporate partnerships, the Partnerships Manager will use their creativity and innovative skills to develop and deliver sector-leading partnerships at both mid and high value level and undertaking specific income generating and comms projects in relation to flagship partnerships. You will have some responsibility for seeking new and exciting partnership opportunities and drive their delivery and growth to strategically support our work across the UK.
You’ll have cultivation and stewardship skills to build and maintain your own pipeline, understand and translate trends in the market, and have a track record in influencing internal and external stakeholders to grow and diversify partnerships income.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Crisis Recovery Workers x2
Post no: 650
Salary: £24,088.00 FTE (£7,975.08 actual per annum for 2 shifts per week, £11,881.24 actual per annum for 3 shifts per week)
Location: Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Hours: 12.25 hours per week
Working pattern: 2 x 6 hour shifts (Varied across 7 days) 5:00pm to 11:00pm, evenings and/or weekends (Pattern to be agreed)
Contract: Maternity Cover, Fixed term until 11/08/26
or
Hours: 18.25 hours per week
Working pattern: 3 x 6-hour shifts per week Varied across 7 days) 5:00pm to 11:00pm, evenings and/or weekends (Pattern to be agreed)
Contract: Maternity Cover, Fixed term until 02/11/26
These roles offer the opportunity to be part of the exciting Mind BLMK Crisis Recovery Service in Milton Keynes.
About our Community Crisis Cafés
Our Community Crisis Cafes offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment outside of normal working hours for those who feel in mental distress or crisis.
About the Role
This will involve working with service users in a preventative way, assessing needs, deescalating crisis, offering coping strategies, signposting to other services and ensuring they feel supported, through the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing.
Staff will work with a team of Crisis Recovery Workers.
Service Delivery
- Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Houghton Regis & Central Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
- Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to service’s process and undertaking 1:1s.
- Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
- Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
The Psychologist/Psychotherapist will deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, providing psychological assessments, formulations, and therapeutic support to asylum seekers and refugees with complex trauma-related mental health needs. This role will focus on the delivery of trauma-informed care, including interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
The psychologist/psychotherapist will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with caseworkers, assistant psychologists, and other stakeholders to ensure the integration of psychological services into broader psycho-social support. A key responsibility is supporting and supervising assistant psychologists in the delivery of interventions, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and the service’s ethical standards.
DEPARTMENT: Programmes Unit (UK Migration Project)
HOURS: Full time 37.5 hours a week
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract, one year with possibility of three-year renewal, subject to project funding
LOCATION: A 5-day in-person role working in the project clinic in Birmingham/Sandwell.
SALARY: Salary: £46,784.49 - £ 57,181.04 per annum
Internal salary grade: 15
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Young People Support Worker
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient individual to support young people in Brent on their journey to independence.
Position: Young People Support Worker
Location: Brent
Salary: £27,636 per annum (including ILW) plus pension and benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a rota including weekends and bank holidays
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
About the Role
You’ll be part of a dedicated team within the Brent Young People’s Pathway, supporting 18–21-year-olds with complex needs including mental health, substance use, and risk of exploitation. The focus is on helping young people settle safely into accommodation, build resilience, and move towards independence through education, training, and employment.
Key responsibilities:
· Manage a small caseload of clients with complex needs
· Carry out risk assessments and create tailored support plans
· Work closely with multi-agency partners including social services and mental health teams
· Support clients to sustain tenancies and manage their income
· Encourage participation in volunteering, education, and training
· Maintain a safe and positive environment for all residents
· Participate in the team rota, including weekends and evenings
· Uphold safeguarding and health and safety standards
About You
We’re looking for someone passionate about empowering young people to achieve their goals. You’ll bring:
· Experience supporting people with mental health or substance use challenges
· Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and maintaining boundaries
· Strong partnership working and communication skills
· Understanding of safeguarding and support planning
· A reflective and flexible approach to your work
· Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
· A willingness to work within a psychologically informed environment
About Depaul UK
Depaul UK has been tackling homelessness and supporting vulnerable young people since 1989. We operate across the country, helping individuals build brighter futures through housing, education, and employment opportunities. Guided by Vincentian values, we believe in action, respect, and the potential of every person we support.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Support Worker, Housing Support Officer, Youth Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Key Worker, Tenancy Support Officer. #INDSCP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.
We are recruiting two Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Team at YMCA East Surrey.
Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) will be expected to integrate into YMCA East Surrey’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health (EWMH) team and to support all early intervention work. You will assess and deliver (under supervision), outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
This Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner role includes completion of the Child Wellbeing Practice Postgraduate or Graduate level Diploma run by the University of
Sussex, which follows the nationally agreed curriculum to qualify as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
The post holder must have experience of working with children, young people and families with multiple and/or complex needs and hold a minimum qualification equivalent to a NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field. In addition, the successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
For the Level 6 (Graduate Diploma) the minimum level would be 3 x A-levels with grades of AAB - BBB (BBC if meet the criteria for contextual offer), or an equivalent qualification such as NVQ level 3 or above, or equivalent experience (and proven ability to work at graduate level). Evidence of experience of working with children and young people.
For the Level 7 (Post-graduate Diploma) the minimum requirement is a Graduate Degree at 2:2, NVQ level 6 or above in Health Care or equivalent experience (and proven ability to work at post-graduate level)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm. Includes attendance at the University of Sussex 2 days per week from January to October.
Location: Tadworth, but working across various locations in East Surrey and attendance at the University of Sussex.
Key responsibilities:
· Working in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties
· To develop plans for successful intervention and agreed outcomes.
· To support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.
· To always operate from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
· To accept referrals within agreed national and local protocols.
· To undertake accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
· To adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision, signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary.
· Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope
· Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.
· Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.
· Keep coherent records of all activity in line with service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.
· Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
· As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination - recommendation is 150 hours of study for each of the 8 modules, which includes the teaching days.
· Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
PAY: £27,485.00 per annum
BENEFITS:
· Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
· Discounted childcare for permanent employees
· Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
· Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
· Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· On site parking
CLOSING DATE: 12/10/2025, Interview will be held 22/10/2025
TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference
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Young Carers’ Project (YCP) Manager
Contract: Full-time | 36 hours per week.
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, with some hybrid working.
Salary: £41,034 per annum.
Kingston Carers Network's Young Carers Project (YCP) provides information, advice and support to young carers in Kingston. Our services include a weekly youth club and drop-in sessions, respite activities during the school holidays, one-to-one mentoring and targeted family support.
We are looking for a committed, proactive person with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to lead the YCP team in supporting our amazing young carers, aged 5-18, who all have a caring responsibility for a family member. We currently support over 4000 carers, including over 800 young carers, who are caring for a relative or friend with a disability, illness, mental health problem or substance addiction. The successful candidate will have the ability to plan and deliver a range of activities and support to young carers to ensure that the project aims are achieved. Experience of working with young people aged 5-18 years is essential.
Benefits include:
- 4% matched pension contribution,
- flexible hours,
- hybrid working,
- and enrolment in the Carers Trust training programme.
This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 5:00 pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Interviews: Wednesday 12th and 19th November.
Kingston Carers’ Network, registered charity number 1151456
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Job description
We are looking for people with the values and commitment to increase the independence, self-confidence and access to new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs across our Supported Living Services in Kingston and Richmond.
Who we are
At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. We operate a range of services in SW London including outreach and small homes-based services in Kingston and Richmond.
Who you are
You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing a person-centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player, and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experience every day. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are working with; to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they are in receipt of and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities of this role
Your primary responsibilities will include:
· To work as part of a diverse and experienced team providing personalised support, advice and advocacy to people living independently or in supported accommodation.
· To apply a collegiate approach to deliver strengths-based support that maximises independence, knowledge and confidence of those using our services.
· To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.
· To work independently across the boroughs we operate in, with people in their homes or in accessing support and resources across the community.
Critical Values in the delivery of this role
· A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to.
· Recognition of the skills, knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them.
· A professional, can-do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners.
· A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front.
Benefits in working for us
The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:
· A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front-line staff.
· A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate.
· Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
· Access to a range of discount schemes.
· Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
Application Instructions.
Please attach a covering letter and CV that indicates how you meet the key criteria in the person specification.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the

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Calibre Audio is a national charity providing free, unlimited access to audiobooks for people who cannot read print due to sight loss, disability, or health conditions. Every day, around 1,500 books are distributed to children and adults whose lives are transformed by access to literature.
Long established as a trusted service with a respected legacy programme and consistent success with trusts and foundations, Calibre is now entering a new chapter. With a bold strategy, national debates on literacy and inclusion gaining momentum, and the 2026 Year of Reading ahead, this is a pivotal moment to grow income, raise their profile and increase impact.
This new role brings fundraising and communications together for the first time. By unifying storytelling, campaigns, and fundraising propositions, the Director will amplify Calibre’s voice, grow income, and ensure that profile-building and fundraising reinforce one another.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, setting direction, managing key relationships and leading change, while securing income and providing clarity and structure for the teams. You will benefit from strong CEO commitment, external consultancy support with bid writing, and the freedom to shape team structure and invest in growth.
As Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will:
- Sit on the Executive Management Team alongside the CEO, COO, and Head of Communities & Learning, driving strategy and cultural change
- Develop and deliver an ambitious strategy across both functions, aligning activity to drive income, membership growth, and visibility
- Build on Calibre Audio’s respected legacy programme, deepen trust and foundation partnerships, and explore untapped opportunities with major donors and individual supporters
- Personally manage and cultivate high-value relationships with trusts, foundations, and major donors, while shaping new opportunities in corporate and individual giving
- Strengthen legacy and in-memory giving, and oversee compelling member appeals
- Lead the development of a powerful case for support, positioning Calibre as a force for change in literacy, disability inclusion, and mental health
- Partner with the Head of Marketing to deliver bold, creative campaigns that amplify Calibre’s national voice and directly support fundraising
About you
This role will suit a senior fundraising leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery.
You will bring:
- A strong track record of securing significant income from high-value donors and funders
- Expertise in developing fundraising strategies and compelling cases for support
- Experience of leading, or working closely with, communications and marketing teams
- The credibility and emotional intelligence to influence at senior leadership level
- Strong staff management skills, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing team
- The ability to unify and bring clarity to fundraising and communications
- This role offers the chance to seize momentum, tell Calibre’s story in new ways, and harness national conversations about literacy and inclusion
Employee benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day at Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
At Calibre Audio, our mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading, regardless of a print disability or health condition.
As a Peer Worker at Barnsley Street you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides a person-centred care and will help deliver personalised interventions, helping individuals access the right services, by supporting them to set goals and offering guidance to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
What you'll do
- Use lived experience to deliver personalised interventions
- Help individuals access the right services while promoting hope and positivity in line with the CHIME framework.
- Support individuals in identifying goals, strengths, and support networks, offering guidance, encouragement, and follow-ups to help them achieve their aspirations.
- Provide practical advice, information, and signposting while addressing barriers, including accompanying clients to appointments when necessary.
See job pack for full detials and person spec
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced and resourceful Clinical Services Manager (Intake and Allocation), this role will be responsible for leading and coordinating the intake and allocation of clients to appropriate ongoing therapists. This role ensures timely, and client-centred access to help, and plays a pivotal part in maintaining service quality, client flow, and clinician capacity.
The role involves working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including clinical assessment teams, supervisors and clients to assign clinicians effectively.
Key aspects of this role will include:
- Ensuring trainees are allocated cases appropriate to their level of clinical experience and training requirements.
About us
Since 1948, Tavistock Relationships has been building an international reputation as a leading training and research centre in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples.
We train the next generation of couple therapists and provide clinical services to couples and parents, face to face (in London) and online. We provide a range of affordable services to help people with relationship difficulties, sexual problems and parenting challenges.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- High level interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience working within a clinical setting and liaising regarding safeguarding concerns
- Ability to lead on delivery after consultation with clinical colleagues
- Able to demonstrate the capacity to create and sustain relationships
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills with ability to plan ahead
- Keeping service policies and protocols relating to allocations and intake under continual review.
- Efficient data management and reporting.
- Support the timely and accurate charging of client fees by supporting the set up of recurring client payments, issuing invoices and processing payments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Peer Worker you will be the first point of contact, offering understanding, guidance, and connection to appropriate services and community resources for the clients.
What you’ll do
- Use lived experience to deliver personalised interventions
- Help individuals access the right services while promoting hope and positivity in line with the CHIME framework.
- Support individuals in identifying goals, strengths, and support networks, offering guidance, encouragement, and follow-ups to help them achieve their aspirations.
- Provide practical advice, information, and signposting while addressing barriers, including accompanying clients to appointments when necessary.
See the job pack for full details
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.