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Job Title: Freelance Facilitator
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: Staffordshire, in particular Stafford and surrounding area
Salary: £120 per day (including travel) plus £25 to attend meetings with a school (if required) and £50 for attending half day training or £100 for full day training. Expenses can also be claimed for programme snacks and travel to training.
One-year contracts might also be available.
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.
We are seeking Freelance Programme Facilitators to join a pool to deliver our programmes in Staffordshire. Supported by our Programme Development Manager with training and resources you will help children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
Programme Facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority. They must embrace responsibility and are accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education.
You will work in schools and community settings to support young people and their families to ensure that at-risk children and young people make the most of their potential and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support and delivery of Power2’s core programmes.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a CV and expression of interest. Your expression of interest should be no longer than two pages of A4 and must cover:
- Where you are based
- How your skills and experience match the role
- Two references
- Your DBS status
The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Single Homeless Project (SHP) and Islington Council are proud to introduce St. John’s Mansions - a brand-new, purpose-built accommodation service that will provide safe, high-quality housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and facing multiple exclusion. This innovative project is backed by the GLA’s Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) 2022–2025, and represents a bold step forward in tackling homelessness across North London. SHP are building a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking team to bring this vision to life.
St. John’s Mansions will offer 19 beautifully finished self-contained studio flats, designed to support residents in their journey from rough sleeping and emergency accommodation to independent living. With a stay of up to 24 months, residents will receive tailored, high-intensity support to help them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive independently.
The service will operate 24/7, with a welcoming reception and dedicated staff & clients spaces to enable both structured interventions and spontaneous, meaningful engagement. SHP will be working not only within Islington but in partnership with five North London boroughs - Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Westminster. This is more than just housing – it is a bridge to a better future. In this role, you’ll lead a team working closely with adults living in our accommodation, building trusting relationships and supporting them to take positive steps towards independence. Each day brings the chance to empower clients to manage their homes, connect with specialist services, and rebuild confidence, purpose and community in their lives.
Please note candidates will also be considered for an additional Team Manager vacancy within our Islington Complex Needs Services.
About you:
- Experienced in leading and motivating teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to clients with multiple disadvantage.
- Skilled in managing complex client needs, including mental health, substance use, dual-diagnosis, and housing-related challenges.
- Confident in operational management, including compliance, risk management, service performance, and contractual responsibilities.
- Strong collaborator with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, volunteers, peer mentors, and external agencies.
- Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and creating an empowering environment for both clients and colleagues.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November at midnight
Interview Date: Friday 5th December online via Microsoft Teams
Please note there will be a second round of interviews for progressed candidates in service in Islington.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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Senior Head of Trusts & Foundations – Bloomsbury Football Foundation | London
700,000 young people in London are growing up in poverty, facing inactivity and mental health crises. At Bloomsbury Football Foundation, we’re using football to help tackle these challenges and build resilient, connected communities – already reaching over 6,200 children every week.
We’ve grown fundraised income from £0.75m to £3.5m in three years – and now we’re aiming for £8m by 2028. Trusts & Foundations is our biggest income stream, and we’re looking for a first-rate fundraiser to take it to the next level.
As Senior Head of Trusts & Foundations, you will:
- Lead and grow our £2m+ trusts portfolio
- Write outstanding bids and reports that inspire multi-year, high-value commitments
- Manage and mentor two bright trust fundraisers
- Work with our Director of Fundraising and CEO to secure transformational grants
- Harness AI innovation to boost the pace and quality of our work
We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of winning major multi-year grants (six- and seven-figure), exceptional writing skills, and the ambition to help make Bloomsbury the UK’s most effective fundraising team.
Salary: £58,000–£90,000 (or £42,000–£55,000 for a ‘Head of’ level candidate)
Location: Camden, London (with great staff perks, socials, and match tickets)
Full job description available at Bloomsbury Football Careers page.
Use the power of football to improve mental & physical wellbeing, foster cohesion & build life skills to give young people the best chance to succeed



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XLP’s nationally recognised Mentoring Programme has been transforming lives across nine London boroughs. The programme focusses on supporting young people aged 11 - 18 who are at risk of school exclusion, involvement in crime, or social isolation. Through consistent, positive relationships, we help them build confidence, make positive choices and see a hopeful future.
We’re now looking for a Mentoring Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for recruiting, training and supervising volunteer mentors from the local community. These mentors commit to meeting their mentees face-to-face for 1 - 2 hours each week over a minimum of 12 months.
This role will have a focus on our work in Greenwich and Lewisham.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
Job Title: Support Mentor
Location: West London (Unfortunately, this premises has no step free access)
Salary: £27,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (One Saturday once every 3 months instead of a Friday) on a rolling rota including 07:30 - 15:30, 09:00 - 17:00 and 11:30 - 19:30
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Mentor. We are looking for someone who really cares about the rights of women and their children to join our service in West London. This is an opportunity to support within a refuge accommodation for women and children surviving domestic abuse, many of whom are living with trauma. As a Support Mentor, you will support in providing a much needed safe space and support for women, for them to feel empowered in their healing journey and feel secure in their independence, strengths, and skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support residents/participants to achieve their desired goals/outcomes in various ways
- Ensure all residents/participants understand their rights and responsibilities, and have access to the right tools, resources, and networks to support them in achieving their goals.
- Develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running and development of various projects and activities.
- Empower residents/participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.
- Provide advice, information, guidance, and life skills training to residents/participants as required.
- Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risks.
About You
Our Refuge works to support women with complex and enduring needs and women who experience domestic abuse to reclaim their power and find their voice. We are passionate about working in a supportive, solution focused and trauma informed way to support our residents and participants to make and sustain positive change. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver exceptional support to women and children at a particularly challenging time in their lives. We are looking for passionate, motivated and proactive individuals who are dedicated to making a positive difference.
- Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
- Experience working with, or a strong understanding of, domestic abuse and the systemic barriers faced by women.
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
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 encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Job Title: Support Mentor
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), the service is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith) station. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £27,000 (Full Time equivalent)
Shift Pattern: Part Time 15 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota between 09:00 - 17:00 and 13:00 - 21:00. You may be required to work bank holidays and evenings as required.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Mentor to join our team based in RBKC to support our residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds. You will support in providing our residents with the support needed to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals in a person centred approach. You will work within a residential setting, creating a safe and comfortable space which our residents can call their homes during their time within the service. The role includes:
- Supporting residents with daily tasks
- Holding a caseload, conducting key work sessions which are personable to their needs
- Carry out regular welfare checks, safeguarding checks, and general living checks
- Encourage residents to take part in activities and events
- Keep support plans up to date on a regular basis
- Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary
- Carry out general housing management support
About You
We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who have multiple and complex needs, with a drive to help support those who suffer with homelessness, mental health, and substance use. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. Further we look for:
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
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.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
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 encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
About Unfold
Unfold is an established local charity supporting young people and families to reach their potential by identifying and achieving their goals through mentoring. We support families and young people in Westminster and its neighbouring boroughs through mentoring programmes and peer support groups for women with children.
For over 35 years, we have provided support to families and young people at risk of social exclusion. Working with trained and DBS-checked volunteers, we offer mentoring to women and children, building independence and helping people get where they want to be. We’ve also developed specialised programmes for refugees, children excluded from school, those with care experience, and families facing homelessness.
About the Role
The Programme Manager is responsible for the development, management and delivery of Unfold’s Broadening Horizons mentoring programme and peer support groups for children and young people aged 10–25.
The role includes managing a team of four (Senior Programme Officers and Programme Officers), ensuring effective planning and delivery of mentoring programmes in line with agreed strategies and workplans. You will oversee the development of specialised programmes, including mentoring for refugees, young people seeking asylum, those excluded from mainstream education, and those with care experience.
The Programme Manager will monitor performance, manage resources, ensure compliance with Unfold’s policies and procedures, and report regularly to the Deputy CEO and Board of Trustees. You will prepare reports and case studies, analyse monitoring data, revise training materials, and use findings to inform programme improvement.
Partnership management is a key element of the role, including maintaining and developing relationships with local authorities, schools, funders, and community organisations to enhance programme delivery. The postholder will also lead the Youth Advisory Council, supporting members to contribute to Unfold’s strategy and direction.
As part of the Senior Management Team, the Programme Manager will contribute to wider organisational planning and development. The role may include occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
About You
You will bring:
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Experience developing and managing projects involving vulnerable children, young people, and families.
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Proven management experience, including performance managing and motivating a team.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience administering, monitoring, and evaluating projects effectively.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Experience developing programme strategy and workplans.
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Passion for supporting children and young people to improve outcomes.
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Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
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Confident presentation and public speaking skills.
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Commitment to Unfold’s mission, vision, and values.
You’ll be a motivated, hands-on team player, empathetic to the experiences of vulnerable groups, and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Why Join Us?
- Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
- Pension: We offer a generous pension provision. New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months, we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
- Team working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse, and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
- Training opportunities: We want to ensure that our team is continuously learning and building expertise in their field. For this reason, we offer each team member two days per year dedicated to professional development and training opportunities.
- Wellbeing - How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions are leading on the design and delivery of our wellbeing strategy, including the review of our quarterly wellbeing survey. Staff have regular supervision sessions to encourage reflection and discussion on our work and wellbeing. Additionally, we’re excited to introduce three days a year dedicated to team-building activities. These days are an opportunity to build skills, foster connections, and recharge as a team!
- Flexible working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
- Working Environment: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace and free hot and cold drinks. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups
Regional Manager – Greater Manchester
Fixed term contract for 6 months, continuing subject to funding.
Organisation: One Million Mentors (1MM)
Location: Greater Manchester (hybrid working)
Reports to: Head of Delivery
Help us shape a million brighter futures.
At One Million Mentors (1MM), our mission is simple but powerful — to connect one million young people with one million life-changing mentors. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven Regional Manager to lead our impact across Greater Manchester.
What You’ll Do
You’ll lead the delivery of our mentoring programmes across the region — building partnerships, recruiting mentors and mentees, and ensuring every match has a lasting impact.
- Establish 150+ new, high-quality mentoring matches each quarter.
- Lead 1MM’s expansion across Greater Manchester by building partnerships with local employers, councils, schools, colleges, youth charities, and community organisations.
- Use the 1MM digital platform to manage matching, reporting, and user support.
- Ensure all mentoring activity meets quality assurance KPIs.
Who You Are
You’re an energetic connector and organiser who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment — someone who believes deeply in the power of mentoring and social action to change lives.
You’ll bring:
- Programme development experience at management level, including regional planning and event delivery.
- A track record of working to ambitious targets in a performance-focused environment.
- Proven outreach and engagement skills to secure new partnerships.
- Ability to deliver or facilitate programmes, including recruitment against challenging targets.
- Excellent relationship management, including working confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Very strong spreadsheet and IT skills (especially Google Sheets and MS Excel).
- A confident, self-motivated approach, maintaining high standards and focus even in changing circumstances.
- A genuine passion for mentoring and social impact.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a national movement empowering young people through mentoring.
- Work within a passionate, purpose-driven team that values collaboration and innovation.
- Enjoy hybrid working, flexibility, and opportunities to grow.
- See the tangible difference your work makes every single day.
Ready to lead mentoring across Greater Manchester?
Join One Million Mentors and help us create one million mentoring moments that matter.
For details on how to apply please see the Job Pack attached.
Applications that do not have a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd December over MS Teams.
To transform our society by connecting one million young people with one million opportunities.



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About the Role
The Learning Support Team provides targeted support to young people, helping them develop core practical and academic skills, broaden their existing interests, and explore new ideas. In this role, you will deliver both group and one-to-one sessions, including tailored Maths and English tuition based on individual needs. You will work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure each young person has appropriate access to educational opportunities and engagement.
We believe that everyone has the right to learn in the way that suits them best—so there’s no such thing as a “typical” day in this role. Sessions can take place anywhere: from the beach to the kitchen, the garden, or even the gym. As with all our teams and services, the unexpected is part of everyday life—though with us, it can take many forms. A young person might be excluded from school, be in the middle of transitioning to a new placement, or arrive (or not) due to an emergency referral. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
If this sounds like the right role for you, feel free to contact us for an informal discussion.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
Applicants should have
- Evidence of degree ( BA, BSc in a related field, such as Linguistics, Psychology or Education ) or PGCE.
- Experience in identifying and assessing the needs of young people, setting clear goals and targets through collaborative discussions and the effective use of relevant data to inform assessments.
- Experience in supporting young people to achieve their learning goals, particularly those who are underachieving, disengaged, or facing social and emotional barriers to learning.
What you should expect from us
- Salary: £26,850 per annum
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry Leading Training Programme including Access to Children’s Right and Participation, CSE, Empowerment, Mental Health and Social Pedagogy.
- Contributory Pension Scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in Service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Blue Light Card: discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to complete an online application form to ensure we gather all necessary information in line with legislation, best practice, and our vetting requirements.
Ideally, applicants will already be registered with the DBS Update Service. If not, a DBS (police) check will be carried out by St Christopher’s prior to the start date.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website.
For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



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The Alan Turing Institute
Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.
BACKGROUND
Join us as we define a new era for The Alan Turing Institute. We are seeking a commercial, ambitious and inspirational Head of Culture and Learning to drive forward the developmental people aspects and initiatives required for the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Head of Culture and Learning will report directly to the Director of People. They will foster a positive work environment in order to develop a strong organisational culture. You will have evidential understanding of Professional Development, EDI and people practices and will balance creativity with pragmatism.
The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or have senior level learning and development experience qualified by practice. They will be able to influence senior management and have experience of developing coaching, mentoring and feedback skills programmes that positively impact people outcomes.
MAIN DUTIES
- Translate the Institute’s strategic objectives into actionable learning and development and cultural strategies, with clear, ambitious measurable goals and targets
- Lead, coach and mentor across the People Directorate to align with organisational goals
- Coach the management team on people, culture and development processes
- Work collaboratively with the other departmental People Heads to develop and implement learning and cultural strategies to support business objectives
- Advise executive leadership on professional development and organisational culture related matters
- Be propositional and proactive in suggesting developmental solutions to people challenges
- Lead on succession planning and talent management
- Lead on the creation and implementation of performance management processes and development planning
- Champion and embed the Institute’s EDI strategy within learning, leadership, and cultural initiatives, working in close partnership with the EDI Strategic Lead.
- Act as a senior advocate for inclusive culture, aligning learning and organisational development efforts with EDI objectives.
Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role
Terms and Conditions
This full time post is offered on a permanent basis at an annual salary of £80,000 - £85,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.
The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.
Application procedure
Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
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Reading Specialist - HMP New Hall
Location: HMP New Hall
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £16,964 per annum
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP New Hall. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust Team Members, this is an exciting role leading on the delivery and development of creative and exciting literacy initiatives and an ambitious Reading Strategy at HMP New Hall, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday (when full time) plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
This is a fixed term contract until 5th June 2026
Interviews are to be held on a rolling schedule.
Please note the vacancy may close early if we find a suitable applicant.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
REF-225 026
We have an exciting opportunity to work for Bristol City Robins Foundation as a Youth Worker.
Our Youth Worker will work with young people and their families based in South Bristol and beyond. The role will see trusting relationships built between known young people in the community, partnered with professional mentors who can relate to the young people and help guide them into positive provision or employment. The focus will be on the number of positive hours these young people can spend with their mentors and away from negative influences in their lives.
Your main responsibilities:
- Delivery of small, targeted group work with young people.
- Delivery of small, targeted group work with young people in school.
- Delivery of youth club sessions (evenings).
- Develop positive relationships between you and the young people to ensure you get the best outcomes.
- Collect and store data to evidence the impact of the 1-2-1 work and mentoring to ensure it is sustainable and continues to change the lives of young people who we work with.
- To be part of developing our mentoring strategy and ensure we meet the needs of young people in Bristol now, and in the long term.
- To use early intervention where possible and to provide long-term opportunities and pathways, working with clear evidence of need and agreed success criteria.
- Work closely with parents/carers to ensure we get the best outcomes for them as well as the young person.
- Building new relationships with local schools, youth organisations, and other agencies to increase capacity and referrals into programs.
- Support Youth Work Manager with upskilling and day to day support of Youth Mentors.
- Follow safeguarding Protocols, reporting, and concerns or incidents promptly and maintaining a safe environment for all individuals under their care.
- Adhere to EDI guidelines, treating all colleagues and participants with respect and fairness, and actively participating in EDI training and initiatives.
- Adhere to sustainability guidelines, minimising waste and resources consumption in daily tasks, and actively participating in environmental initiatives and training.
- Complete any other tasks identified by your line manager, deemed relevant to the role.
- Work evenings and weekend when needed.
You will have:
- An understanding of the issues faced by young people, specifically in relation to young people in areas of deprivation.
- Experience in working with targeted groups or individuals in areas of deprivation, through building positive relationships and mentoring.
- Ability to build positive, long-lasting relationships.
- An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety in a youth work setting.
- A proven ability to work to under pressure to tight deadlines.
- A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality and diversity.
- Self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills.
- Proven planning and organization skills.
- IT literate.
- Full UK driving license.
Safeguarding Statement:
Bristol City Robins Foundation is committed to safeguarding children's and young people's welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists; as such, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS, should be declared.
Equality Statement:
The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment to equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description. The candidate must also promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
We will give you:
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years employment and 30 after 5 years (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
- A flexible working environment.
- Pension scheme.
- Generous continuous personal development budget.
- 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
- Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop)
- The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.
Notes
This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week). Candidates must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
To apply, please complete the application form at the bottom of the advert - CVs alone will not be accepted.
The full role profile is at the bottom of the advert.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th November 2025, at 5 pm.
Interviews will likely take place in the week commencing the 1st December 2025
We would be looking for a successful candidate to start ASAP.
If you have any questions relating to the role, please email.
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Based within the Community Mental Health Team (Bedford and Biggleswade)
Ref: YTC-251
Closing date: 20th November 2025 at 9am
Are you a compassionate, proactive and organised individual with experience of engaging young people facing complex emotional or mental health challenges? Do you have a passion for empowering young adults to build positive futures and supporting them to transition confidently into adult services?
If so, St Giles has an inspiring opportunity to join our Hospital and Health Team as a Mental Health Transition Worker, where you’ll play a vital role supporting young adults with complex emotional needs as they move from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health Services.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
We work in partnership with the East London NHS Trust to improve outcomes for young people with complex emotional needs – helping them to engage with support, develop life skills, and take meaningful steps towards education, training and employment.
About this key role
As part of our Complex Emotional Needs Team, you will deliver one-to-one, person-centred support to young adults aged 17–25, helping them to build confidence, improve engagement with services, and develop life skills for adulthood. Your work will include:
- Supporting the smooth transition of young adults from CAMHS to adult services.
- Delivering tailored one-to-one support and transition life skills sessions.
- Advocating for young people and ensuring their voices are heard by professionals.
- Working collaboratively with NHS and community partners to achieve positive outcomes.
- Recording and monitoring outcomes in line with funder and service requirements.
- This is a hands-on, relational role, supporting young adults who may face emotional dysregulation, relational difficulties and barriers to trusting professionals.
What we are looking for
- Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy.
- A proven ability to engage with young people with complex emotional or mental health needs who may be reluctant to engage with services.
- Experience of working within or alongside multi-agency teams.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and person-centred planning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, record-keeping and IT skills.
- Emotional resilience, empathy, and a flexible, inclusive approach to teamwork.
Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
If you have any queries, or require further support, please contact us via our website.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Winchester
Location: Winchester
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £22,619
Hours: 28 hours/ 4 days per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Winchester.
Working closely with the prison and their staff, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising peer opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and possess personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based, working 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. However, these roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this is a fixed term role until October 2026 with the possibility of contract extension subject to funding.
Closing date: Midday 19th November 2025
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
REF-224 755
Prison Facilitator - Bank Staff
Shannon Trust Prison Facilitator (bank staff)
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes across a number of prisons. To ensure the continuation of our programmes during times of staff absence, we are now seeking to recruit a Prison Facilitator on a bank working basis to work across the South Central region, covering HMP Aylesbury, HMP Huntercombe and HMP Bullingdon. Working closely with prisons and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will support with the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme in the Central region, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships quickly and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. You will also have a willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice, to provide short or long term cover within the region including possible overnight stays.
This role will be prison-based. This is a bank role and so the number of days to be worked will vary and are not guaranteed. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Closing date: 1st December 2025
Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be held before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.
REF-224 948


