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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 11th of May

Shortlisting date: Monday 12th of May

Interviews date: Monday 19th of May and Friday 23rd of May

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.

Salary: £37-£42,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Contract: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Part time also considered (minimum 21 hours per week (0.6FTE)
Location: UK / Flexible
 
Who we are
 
Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease. 
 
Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact. 
 
We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective non-profit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), USAID and philanthropic investors. 
 
What we do
 
Our work includes: 

• Evidence-based disease elimination support 
• Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening 
• Building collaborative partnerships 

Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:  

• Reduced productivity 
• Internal organ damage 
• Impaired child development 
• Reduced school attendance 
• Increased risk of HIV in women 
• Infertility

The role
 
This is an exciting role, to liaise and support partner organisations to ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and up to date, coded correctly on UH’s cashbooks and reconciled against bank statements. You will also provide technical support to partners’ finance staff and train them on the use of the cashbooks and financial reporting to UH.
 
You will be educated to degree level and have experience in a fast-paced and complex finance role. You should have experience of working with technical accounting packages as well as experience in financial planning and monitoring.
 
The role is fast-paced and complex, and the ideal candidate will need to have proven inter-personal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to assess priorities, organise workloads and initiate action and problem solve.
 
To apply
 
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.
 
Closing date: 6th May at 9am
Interview dates: W/C 19th May
 
Please ensure you are available to attend an interview on these dates.
 
Applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.
 
Diversity Statement
 
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.
 
Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
 
Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease.
 
We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
 
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As a values-driven leader, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the charity delivers its mission with integrity, compassion, and impact. They will be responsible for leading a small team, managing resources, driving income generation, and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. As the public face of the organisation, the CEO will represent the charity to stakeholders, funders, and the wider community, building strong relationships to secure support and drive sustainability.

Lead a small team of 10 to fulfil its mission of breaking the cycle of Modern Slavery in Derbyshire and beyond. The care and wellbeing of our staff team is vital to the success of the organisation, and we are looking for a leader who understands and embodies the value of centring care and wellbeing.

Job description

We are recruiting one or more Support Workers to work primarily at our Stud Nursery community garden project in Home Park, Richmond Borough as well as the potential of supporting our clients in the Wandsworth Borough.
 

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.
 

About this post
You will be creative and independent thinker, with a desire to demonstrate and develop positive relationships with your colleagues and clients alike. You must have excellent IT skills. You will need the patience and and a commitment to enhancing the experience of those using our services on the basis of individual preferences, strengths and skills.
 

You are someone who:

• shares our values of professionalism, staff recognition, independence, empowerment, partnership and sustainability
• has excellent interpersonal, organisation and IT skills. 
• is willing to actively support and promote the charity's objectives across its core boroughs and contractual partnerships.
• works well both in a team and independently.

Working expectations:

• The working day is 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of some out of hours or weekend working. Clients are typically on site from 9:30am - 3:30pm.
• Attendance and commitment to further training. 
• We are open to the possibility of multiple part-time roles within this setting.

Key Responsibilities for this role

• Through partnership, support and develop client’s skills, confidence and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary service offer. 
• To support your colleagues, team leaders, service managers, volunteers and other key professionals to put those using our services at the centre of your daily work. 
• To support the planning and delivery of garden-based activities and therapeutic interventions for adults with complex needs. 
• To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment. 
• To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination. 

Please note we will be holding interviews as we get applicants in and may close the post early.

We are unable to support applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK.

You must submit a cover letter explaining why you feel you are a suitable fit for this role and what your expectation of commitment to hours would be.

Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?

We are looking for a Clinical Director to oversee all our client-facing activity, including our Counselling Service, which currently covers around 650 hours per month. Reporting directly to our CEO, you will play a crucial role in helping us to develop and grow our services. 

We are a small, dynamic team, with really ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond, so we’re looking for an individual who has a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude!

About the role

As Clinical Director you will:

• Oversee our Counselling Service, leading on clinical matters and decision-making regarding clients, and monitoring performance.

• Provide regular management supervision and ad hoc clinical supervision to our team of Associate Counsellors (currently 33).

• Oversee the work of our employee ‘Service Team’ (currently 5), including line managing our Service Manager.

• Be the main point of contact for our Associate Supervisors (currently 2).

• Lead on the development and growth of our Counselling Service and other services, including recruitment and improvements to clinical practice.

• Be part of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to drive the Charity forward and achieve its ambitious growth plans. 

• Be the Charity’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Regularly review and update our client-related policies and procedures.

• Undertake other duties consistent with the role and as directed by the CEO.

• Maintain a commitment to own personal and professional development.

• Work in accordance with Suicide&Co’s mission and values.

About you

Based within easy commuting distance of our office in Westminster, our ideal candidate would be an experienced counsellor and supervisor who has been involved in running a counselling service and managing a team of counsellors. 

Key attributes we are looking for include:

• Strong leadership skills
• A high level of organisation and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence in using digital technology

We are committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.

This role requires eligibility to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.

CEASE (Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation) is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Administrative Officer to join our small but driven team.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be the backbone of our day-to-day operations, keeping systems running smoothly, supporting our mission to bring justice to survivors, and helping to expose the harms of a society where sexual exploitation is increasingly normalised. You'll need a can-do attitude, excellent organisational skills, and a creative approach to problem solving.

This is more than just an admin job, it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. Alongside your core responsibilities, you’ll have opportunities to deepen your understanding of the issues we tackle through training and learning sessions.

If you’re a strong communicator, tech-savvy, and passionate about making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Join us in creating a safer, more just world.

Apply now and help CEASE drive meaningful change.

We are recruiting for a full time and part time Support Worker. A great opportunity to join a small friendly team. Are you empathetic towards and have passion, a commitment to working with those who have faced multiple disadvantages in their lives. Emmaus is a supported housing project that provides work opportunities, training and a place to call home. You will support companions (residents) living and working at Sussex Emmaus.

Project info:
Sussex Emmaus is a 58 bed supported accommodation project. We offer low to medium support for those who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing homelessness. Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness, providing a home for as long as someone needs it. Emmaus works with people who may have faced multiple disadvantages. This can include but is not exclusive to: homelessness; mental health issues; contact with the criminal justice system; historical substance and/or alcohol misuse; and domestic abuse.
Emmaus is a homelessness charity with a difference, we offer a home, work and a sense of belonging. For many people who have experienced homelessness, losing their self-esteem can be the most damaging part of their experience. Emmaus provides an opportunity to work; it can be valuable in rebuilding companion’s self-esteem and self-worth. 

Job Summary:
Provide support to Companions using a person-centred approach, both emotionally and practically, so they can live and work in the Emmaus Community. The role will involve using a Strength Based Practice model to encourage Companions to become resilient and fulfilled. Assist Companions to become independent and maximise their skills, where necessary accessing outside support and services. Where appropriate, in accordance with Companion requests, provide a move-on pathway that enables them to be ready to live independently. 
Promote and embed a proactive approach to equality and diversity, by example and approach, with a commitment to treat all staff, volunteers, visitors and Companions with equity and respect.
Please see the Support Worker Job Pack for more information about the role, you can also find this on the Emmaus Brighton and Hove website and the Emmaus UK website. 

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager 

Location: In Service based in Croydon, CR0 1EB. You will be required to work across multiple services within the area. 

Salary: £30,200

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday, working across a rota which will include day and night shifts as we provide a 24 hour service.  

About the role

We are looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Croydon, providing leadership and line management to a team of night staff which is around 10 people in total. You will provide support and supervision sessions at night, and general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles. You will further ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements to the residents. You will be responsible for creating a psychologically informed environment (PIE) with person centred support during all hours. You will work closely with the day teams to ensure a smooth handover from the day to night. 

This service is a Forensic Mental Health provision for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. For your own personal safety, you will require to have access to your own transport as you will need to travel between our 4 sites during the night shift to provide managerial support to the teams. The teams support our residents with person centred support, to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, to have greater independence and fulfilled living. The service is responsible for holding various activities, group sessions, and one to one support to enable residents to build their personal skills and experiences to achieve their goals. 

The role includes:

• Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
• Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
• Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
• Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
• Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
• Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. 

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

About you

We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly mental health and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!

• Experience of working with people with mental health and complex backgrounds
• Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
• Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting
• Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
• Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system 

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

BASED IN SOUTHAMPTON

NO CVS ACCEPTED and STRICTLY NO AGENCIES/RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS.

This role requires the submission of a completed Medaille Trust Application Form which you can download from the Vacancies page on Medaille Trust website. This is to be uploaded to the 'Other Document Upload' button. Your application will not be considered without an application form as we do not accept CVS.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS 7/5/2025 AT 10AM

About Us

Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.

We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

This role is based in a safe house in the Southampton area.

About the job

Due to a restructure, we are seeking a confident and experienced Modern Slavery Case Worker with a wide range of skills and importantly, a ‘can do’ approach.

As the Modern Slavery Case Worker, you will work as a member of a close and supportive team providing a safe environment for vulnerable female adults and their dependents up to the age of 1 from outside the UK who have experienced trauma and exploitation. You will provide high quality practical and emotional support to the residents within a risk assessed safe house setting. The role will involve assisting clients with increasing practical skills and self-confidence to empower and enable independent and safe living.

You will be expected to line manage Case Worker Assistants and bank staff. Additionally, you will be allocated a caseload of up to 5 service users to support.

This role is mainly Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend shifts. You will be required to be part of an on-call rota and able to get to and from the project if it is necessary to attend the project whilst on-call.

You must have experience of working with vulnerable adults, the ability to work within a ‘risk associated’ environment and, ideally, experience of working within a residential or community setting with non-UK citizens.

Administration / IT skills and health and safety awareness are essential. Modern Day Slavery, Immigration and knowledge of the asylum process would be desirable. Please also note that there is a substantial amount of administrative work involved in this role.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 at 10:00am

Interview Date: Monday, 12 May 2025

This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is desirable.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Job Title: Trainee Careers Adviser

Location: Newbury (Job Centre Plus) / Hybrid

Salary: £26,007 per annum

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Area Manager

 

Your starting salary will be £26,007, increasing to £26,527 after 6 months, (providing you have completed your L3 training and subject to successfully passing your probation. At 12 months (subject to satisfactory performance and progression in your qualification) your salary will increase to £27,058 - providing you have signed your training agreement and commenced your L4 training. Any further increases will be in line with our annual Personal Development Review (PDR) process. 

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education, and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty, and integrity

· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support

· Innovative – We inspire, enhance, and improve

· Collaborative – We engage, support, and share with others

You can click here to learn more about us.

 

The National Careers Service

 

The National Careers Service provides free, professional careers information, advice, and guidance to help you make decisions about learning, training, and work at any stage of your career. The service is available to anyone living in England and aged 13 or over.

Through the National Careers Service, anyone can access professional careers advice and support for free via webchat, on the telephone, and face-to-face with a qualified careers adviser in your local area.

Skilled careers advisers can provide support on any aspect of your career journey.

 

The Team

 

As part of the National Careers Service team in the Southeast, you will be part of a small cohort of highly experienced and qualified Careers Advisers provide Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) by various methods including, Face to Face, Telephone and Virtual (MS Teams) appointments. The success of team is their excellent communication and ability to support each other on a daily basis. 

The Role

 

As a Trainee Careers Adviser, you will be responsible for the daily delivery of Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities, including learning, career paths and employment.

You will have some experience in working with people within the community from a variety of backgrounds using various methodologies to empower customers as they seek to overcome barriers to progression and make informed career decisions about their futures.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate their abilities to achieve their goals on an outcome-based contract supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be organised, flexible in your abilities to support the needs of the charity.

From time to time, you will be required to attend CXK Head Office (Ashford, Kent) for meetings, events and other organisational activities.

 

 

Skills and Knowledge

 

At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

 

Minimum Criteria

 

· Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)

· Experience or knowledge of education, employment, or training provisions

· Previous work experience or voluntary experience of delivery of information to groups of people in a formal or informal setting

 

Essential Criteria

· Deliver careers advice to customers from a range of locations, including Job Centre Plus, Libraries, Further Education Colleges, and community venues

· Confident users of IT, highly organised with excellent time management skills

· Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle for travel across county to support the charity’s needs as directed by the Area Manager

· To create realistic action plans with customers, helping them to gain education, employment, or training with clear and unbiased information, advice and guidance that is based on the needs of customers

· Accurately record all required outcomes and notes using an online database/CRM in line with data protection and contract requirements 

· Experience of successfully working towards formal or informal targets

· Experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds

· Appropriate homeworking space to work effectively and uninterrupted

· A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role including a professional qualification in Careers IAG at Level 4 within the first 12 months of the role

 

You can read more via the Person Specification here

Employee Experience

As a National Careers Service Careers Adviser, you will be providing impartial Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) opportunities to a high-quality, professional standard of service for all adults and young people (over 13 years) living in England, including, learning, employment and career progression options. Careers Advisers are required to be flexible, operate within the scope of the contract and attend venues in the delivery of the service as agreed with your area manager.

Benefits of working with us

Our employee benefits include:

· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays

· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)

· Benenden private healthcare cover

· Flexible working

· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

· Training and development programmes and opportunities

· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives

and more

 

Recruitment Timeline

Vacancy closing date: Thursday 8th May 2025

Application review date: Friday 9th May 2025

Interviews dates: From: Friday 16th May 2025

Useful Information

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.

We have an opportunity available for a Full Time Team Leader - Supported Living to join the team at Bluebell Lane based in Liverpool, L36 7XY. 

Please click here for further details about the service.

Salary: £14.35 hourly - £26,117 per annum 

Hours: 35 weekly 

At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.

Tailor making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.

Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.

Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places.  We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.

Being ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.

At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care, we live and breathe our core values and our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities

Are you a compassionate and creative soul with a knack for dreaming big and a heart that's bursting with kindness? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity for you as a Team Leader within our supported living team. 

As a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for tailoring your approach to each and every client, making sure that their unique needs are met with care and consideration.

We want someone who's not afraid to take risks and has the courage to try new things - after all, that's what dreaming big is all about! And as a Team Leader, you'll need to be ready to work with others as part of a team, lending your support and encouragement to your colleagues whenever they need it.

Of course, we're not just looking for just anyone to fill this role - we're looking for someone who shares our values and attitudes. We want someone who's dedicated to providing the best care possible to the people we support, and who has in-depth knowledge and experience in supporting adults. And if you happen to have a good sense of humour and enjoy injecting a bit of fun into your work, then all the better!

If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge and make a real difference in the lives of our clients, then we want to hear from you.

Please note, for this position it is a requirement to be on call on a weekly rota. 

For further details and a full job description please click here

Qualifications

You will need to have previous experience of supervising staff, will be qualified to level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent) and will be qualified to level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent / willing to work towards).

In-depth knowledge and experience of supporting adults would also be beneficial, as well as mental health experience. 

On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. 

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn,
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays subject to contract (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 40p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.

Gordon Moody is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals severely affected by gambling harm. We provide specialist residential treatment centres across the UK, offering holistic, life-changing support for those in recovery and their loved ones.

We are currently seeking a Treatment Centre Support Officer to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the centre run smoothly, while also supporting those reaching out for help.

Job Summary:

As the Treatment Centre Support Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for individuals in crisis, staff, and visitors. You’ll provide front-line administrative and operational support to the Treatment Centre, working closely with our Business Support Team and Service Managers to ensure the centre runs efficiently and compassionately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle incoming calls and emails, including urgent enquiries from service users
• Triage applications and assign assessments to Recovery Workers
• Maintain accurate records using the Apricot system
• Develop and manage weekly staff rotas
• Prepare documents, letters, and reports for management
• Organise welcome packs for incoming residents and induction materials for new staff
• Greet and assist visitors, ensuring health, safety, and safeguarding compliance
• Order supplies, track maintenance issues, and maintain the treatment centre’s filing system

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in a senior administrative or customer service role
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organisation and time-management abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience handling sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Apricot data system or similar CRM tools
• Experience working in a healthcare, or recovery-focused environment
• Level 3 Business Administration qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with rota planning and resource coordination

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
• Training and development opportunities

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

The Head of Region provides strategic and operational leadership in the region, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the regional team and the successful development and delivery of the regional business plan and projects. The role drives the achievement of key performance indicators and targets with a particular focus on church income and community engagement. 

Key relationships

Internally, the Head of Region works closely with the Director of Operations and other Heads of Region to support consistent operational delivery, and management and development of regional staff. The role also interacts closely with all other CCT teams including Conservation, Fundraising & Communication, Initiatives & Partnerships, and Finance.

Externally, the Head of Region is CCT’s regional representative, brokering joint working and engagement with statutory and Church of England stakeholders, funders, politicians at all levels, volunteers, communities and donors.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 9th May 2025

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 20th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Facilitator (Young Responders)

1 year FTC

Full time (35 hours pw) 

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,200 employees and over 29500 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response and Night Time Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

Young Responders is an exciting project that started delivering street first aid sessions during 2023 as part of St John Ambulance. The project was created to engage and empower young people from diverse communities who face the greatest health inequities to become active health citizens, through practical physical first aid and mental awareness sessions relevant to the challenges they face. 

The programme is aimed at young people aged 11 to 25, who would not typically come through our doors delivering first aid training to young people from under-served communities. In 2023 the Young Responders team delivered session to almost 16,000 Young People and over 2024 they aim to reach a further 20,000 Young People, if not more. 

Working as part of the team as a Facilitator you will support the growth of the service and be responsible for directly leading and delivering first aid training sessions with community organisations and educational settings. This role will also offer pastoral support to our growing Volunteer team offering mentoring and guidance to those delivering sessions supporting their welfare and wellbeing. 

This is a 35 hours per week role and we are looking for someone who is empathetic and feels passion about supporting Young People. The role is to cover London so travel is essential. 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in Youth Work or working with young people in a community context
• Experience of planning and/or the delivery of community-based training
• Experience of safeguarding and willing to undertake Safeguarding training relevant to the role
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, verbally and in writing
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and issues around social mobility
• Ability to work well in a team and able to motivate young people and volunteers
• Due to the nature of the role you will need to hold a full, UK driving licence (maximum 6 points) and have access to your own vehicle

About the Role 

• Work collaboratively with the Project Coordinators to plan the delivery of young responder first aid sessions in the community
• Work with the Partnerships Manager to identify and build partnerships with local organisations and educational settings to support project delivery
• Engage with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally to St John Ambulance
• Liaise with the Delivery Teams to promote the project in the community
• Effectively provide pastoral support and guidance to the Volunteer team to ensure their welfare and wellbeing
• Be aware of the contextual safeguarding issues that might arise, raising concerns and supporting young people in accordance with St John Ambulance policy
• Ensure training sessions held in the community are risk assessed and registered as per current St John Ambulance procedures

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) 

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here:Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.