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Active Communities Development Worker
Grade: NJC Point t23 - £34,434 FTE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Days: Monday to Friday (core hours are worked between 8am – 6pm)
Contract: Fixed-term contract, initially 12 months (continuation subject to further funding)
Responsible to: Senior Strategic Lead
Place of work: Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles, Salford, M30 0FN and out in Salford’s communities
Salford CVS delivers a range of projects and services that build resilient communities and encourage local people to be active citizens.
You’ll work primarily across our volunteering and emergency response activity, including helping to develop and deliver Salford CVS’s own active communities volunteering programmes. This will vary throughout the year, but you can expect to spend roughly half your time on emergency response and half on volunteering - and in practice, the two often overlap.
Main purposes of the post
To engage with a wide range of partners and volunteers to build active, more connected and resilient communities within the city of Salford. To deliver multiple areas of work around civil contingencies, humanitarian response and emergency response in Salford – from coordinating clear plans and processes and training and supporting volunteers, to enabling VCSE organisations to engage with the work. To support the development of our volunteering and active communities work across multiple services, including the rewarding, people-facing work of coordinating volunteers for local events and celebrations.
The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS
28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
Cycle to Work scheme
Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, Living Hours Employer and Living Wage Funder, ensuring not just our staff are paid the ‘real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same.
Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 2nd October 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 13th October 2026, in person at Salford CVS’ offices
The role
At Cruse we believe bereaved people should not be alone in their grief. We provide expert bereavement and grief training and support.
Cruse has over 3,500 volunteers who provide bereavement support in a range of ways including answering helpline call, support through understanding your bereavement sessions, and one-to-one and group support. We provide a wide range of training for organisations and individuals, through grief awareness webinars and essential bereavement support training.
As a trainer at Cruse Bereavement Support, you will play a key role in equipping volunteers, individuals and organisations with the skills and knowledge to support bereaved individuals. You will deliver high-quality training, assess learner progress, and contribute to the continuous development of our bereavement training programmes, both internally and externally.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please note that if your application does not include both a CV and covering letter, your application may not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 16th September 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing the 28th September 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early as suitable candidates apply.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 28th September 2026 unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Who we are
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.
What you’ll do
Reports to: Chief Executive
Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with frequent travel for events and meeting with parliamentarians and other stakeholders)
We are seeking a Policy Manager to lead IPSEA's policy and influencing work to achieve positive change for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Legal and Training, trustees and colleagues across the organisation, you will set strategic policy priorities and develop evidence-based influencing plans that support IPSEA's mission and long-term objectives.
Drawing on insights from our advice and tribunal services, legal expertise and the experiences of families, you will identify systemic issues within the SEND system and develop policy solutions that improve children and young people's access to the support and education to which they are entitled. You will ensure that IPSEA's policy positions are credible, legally robust and informed by the lived experiences of those we support.
You will lead IPSEA's engagement with government, Parliament and other key decision-makers, identifying opportunities to influence legislation, policy and practice at both national and local level. This includes overseeing responses to consultations, parliamentary inquiries and calls for evidence, as well as preparing briefings and strategic advice to support senior-level engagement and advocacy.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across legal, communications, fundraising and training teams, you will ensure IPSEA's policy, campaigning and public affairs activities are aligned and maximise the organisation's impact. You will also monitor developments across the political, legal and policy landscape, helping IPSEA respond proactively to emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the rights of children and young people with SEND.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
You will have significant experience in a senior policy and campaigning/public affairs role and have good knowledge of local and national government structure including the legislative process.
You the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders including MPs, civil servants, campaigners and parents. You exhibit tact and diplomacy and can be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.
Your research and critical thinking skills enable you to analyse policy and data to produce relevant reports and position papers. You have experience of drafting organisation responses to government consultations and parliamentary calls for evidence.
IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer.
What we can offer you
To apply
Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 7 September 2026.
First-round interviews: on 15 September 2026 in our offices in Takeley, Essex, with second-round interviews (online) on 18 September 2026.
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We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law


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Job purpose: We are looking for a Deputy Service Delivery Lead to support the leadership and operational delivery of the National Road Victim Service, helping to ensure strong people management, consistent service delivery, quality standards, safeguarding, governance and contract performance across teams and processes.
Working closely with the National Service Delivery Lead and wider leadership team, the postholder will support operational smoothness, resilience planning, quality assurance, safeguarding and clinical governance practice.
The role will support service resilience and operational, including monitoring risks to safe service delivery, identifying opportunities to improve impact and efficiency, and helping ensure client outcomes are achieved before case closure.
The role will lead day-to-day management of Regional Managers, including check-ins, performance review, workforce support and capacity oversight, while enabling Regional Managers to line manage caseworkers effectively.
Line management responsibility for Regional Managers will be shared with the National Service Delivery Lead.
The role will contribute to workforce development by supporting new programmes such as peer support activity and the development of a champions programme to strengthen confidence, consistency and service improvement.
The role will contribute to workforce development by supporting new programmes such as peer support activity and the development of a champions programme to strengthen confidence, consistency and service improvement.
The Deputy Service Delivery Lead will model continuous learning, professional curiosity, constructive challenge and evidence-led decision-making, supporting leaders and managers to lead their teams confidently through change
Who we are: Brake is the national, acclaimed charity delivering the National Road Victim Service, a specialist, accredited, UK-wide support service for road victims, delivering case-managed care for anyone who has been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash or who is supporting a road crash victim.
What we offer:
A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)
Birthday day off (taken any time)
Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
Death in service benefit
Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working
A rewarding role with purpose
Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: You will be a credible, compassionate and accountable operational leader with the confidence to support service delivery, people management, quality assurance, safeguarding, governance and contract performance across NRVS.
You will combine strong judgement, organisation and constructive challenge with the ability to support Regional Managers, strengthen consistent practice and turn quality assurance, service date and learning activity into practical improvement.
You will be collaborative, values-driven and able to build confidence in others, supporting Regional Managers and caseworkers through effective line management, training, peer support and service improvement activity.
Specifically seeking candidates with:
· Strong leadership, operational judgement and people management skills, with the ability to support Regional Managers to lead their teams confidently and consistently.
· Clear communication, influencing and relationship-building skills with practitioners, managers, senior leaders, commissioners and external stakeholders.
· Ability to support safe, proportionate decision-making and escalate safeguarding, governance, risk or quality issues appropriately.
· Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed working and trauma-informed organisations, with the ability to support managers and teams across Brake to apply these principles consistently.
· Strong facilitation, training, coaching and peer support skills, with the ability to contribute to professional development for managers and caseworkers.
· Ability to analyse service data, quality assurance findings, risks, KPIs and client journey information, and translate insight into practical improvement.
· Strong organisational, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to manage complexity, maintain confidentiality and support contract and service assurance.
About us: At Brake, we are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and life experiences, and particularly encourage candidates from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply.
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and enable us to deliver the best possible support to individuals and families affected by road trauma. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it
If you are passionate about making a difference and share our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we want to hear from you.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
An enhanced DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
If writing a cover letter isn't your thing, why not send us a short video instead
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.

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Across the UK, millions of children and young people are facing complex social and emotional challenges. AllChild works within local communities and wider support systems to identify and support children and young people most at risk of poor social, emotional and academic outcomes. Through our two-year Impact Programme, we help build a joined-up network of support around each child and family, working in partnership with schools, local services and community organisations.
Our dedicated, school-based Link Workers coordinate bespoke, strengths-based support through our trusted partners, from counselling, tutoring and engagement opportunities in sport or art to access to wider community and early help support where needed. By mobilising trusted relationships and coordinating support across the local system, we help young people flourish, building confidence, skills and a positive future. Founded in West London, AllChild is now expanding to new places to create lasting, place-based change.
We’re seeking people in the Greater Manchester area with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people, strong intrinsic motivation and high personal standards. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted for you to join our team.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 11 September 2026.
We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support research and check grammar. However, we ask that all supporting statements and application responses reflect your own thoughts and experiences. Over-reliance on AI may limit our ability to assess your individual skills, critical thinking, and personal approach, which are important parts of our selection process.
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Context
At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.
Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.
Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester.
We currently work in four Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport.
Job Summary
The role of the Outreach & Development Worker is to ensure carers of all ages and backgrounds are aware of their rights and know how to receive support from Gaddum and other services they need at the right time for them.
The job holder will provide outreach & support sessions, deliver groups and events for carers and other relevant partners across Salford. Creating exciting new opportunities for carers through networking and building partnerships.
Please note that while this vacancy is for a 28 hours per week position, we would welcome applications from candidates seeking fewer than 28 hours per week where this can be accommodated within service needs. The minimum hours we would consider are 17.5 hours (2.5 days) per week.
Job Purpose
The role will focus on the outreach provision, being based in different locations across Salford including hospitals, community venues, mental health settings and others accessed by people with caring responsibilities. The role will include supporting the continued development of the service, assisting with the creation of resources and training. The role will also support our involvement offer; ensuring carers are at the forefront of service change and service delivery.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Day to day duties:
· Facilitate carers drop-ins in venues across Salford, including but not limited to hospital sites (both on wards and public areas), community venues (such as Gateways) and high footfall locations.
· Provide one-off, solution-focussed appointments to address the immediate needs of carers identified in the community or at the point of referral.
· Create networking opportunities throughout all wards of Salford to publicise the service and build/ maintain relevant partnerships.
· Complete Statutory Carers Assessments.
· To be able to travel to various locations in Salford, at times multiple locations per day – often carrying service promotional materials. Salford is a large city covering 37 sq. miles.
Weekly/ monthly duties:
· To work alongside student social workers on placement, providing mentoring, guidance, and shadowing opportunities as appropriate.
· Create and run exciting events and support groups for carers, organisations and stakeholders to attend.
· Create and deliver service presentations aimed at carers, to communicate the support and opportunities available from the service.
· Create and deliver service presentations aimed at community groups, educational bodies and organisations to raise awareness of how to identify and support carers, and to increase the visibility of the service.
· Develop ways to identify carers across Salford and let them know about support available to them and their needs.
· Invite Carers to be involved with the service and help us to coproduce/ codesign our service offer.
· Get to know Salford’s diverse communities and organisations, providing culturally appropriate information and support.
· Promote Carers Rights to carers, Salford’s communities and relevant organisations.
· Maintain a clear record of work completed by note taking and recording on our recording system.
· To meet regularly with line manager for supervision.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
The post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks as reasonably directed by Management and Senior Management Team, which will usually be commensurate with the skills and experience of the post-holder.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures.
Our vision is for every individual and community we walk alongside to have equitable health, wealth and self.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, millions of children and young people are facing complex social and emotional challenges. AllChild works within local communities and wider support systems to identify and support children and young people most at risk of poor social, emotional and academic outcomes. Through our two-year Impact Programme, we help build a joined-up network of support around each child and family, working in partnership with schools, local services and community organisations.
Our dedicated, school-based Link Workers coordinate bespoke, strengths-based support through our trusted partners, from counselling, tutoring and engagement opportunities in sport or art to access to wider community and early help support where needed. By mobilising trusted relationships and coordinating support across the local system, we help young people flourish, building confidence, skills and a positive future. Founded in West London, AllChild is now expanding to new places to create lasting, place-based change.
We’re seeking people in the Greater Manchester area with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people, strong intrinsic motivation and high personal standards. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted for you to join our team.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 11 September 2026.
We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support research and check grammar. However, we ask that all supporting statements and application responses reflect your own thoughts and experiences. Over-reliance on AI may limit our ability to assess your individual skills, critical thinking, and personal approach, which are important parts of our selection process.
Neurodiverse Living Experience Peer Support Worker
Contract Length: Fixed term to 31 March 2029
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours (three days) per week
Line Manager: Living Experience Manager
Location: Various sites across Salford
Salary: £24,785 per annum, pro rata
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays
About us
At Mind in Salford, we’re more than a local mental health charity, we’re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone.
Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives.
About the Service
Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters and START.
The team brings together a range of professionals, including occupational therapy, nursing, recovery work, psychiatry, psychology, peer mentoring and social work. The role will contribute to this multidisciplinary approach by bringing a living-experience perspective into support planning and service delivery.
SNMHT works in a strengths-based way, focusing on people’s skills, aspirations and experiences. Support is designed to help people recover, stay well and remain connected to their communities.
About You and the Role
We are seeking a Living Experience Peer Support Worker who will use living experience of neurodiversity and mental health challenges to offer hope, practical support and recovery-focused encouragement to people accessing Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
The postholder will work across Salford in community settings, supporting people to identify their strengths, work towards personal goals, improve wellbeing and connect with opportunities in their local communities.
The successful applicant will work alongside Key Workers and other professionals to provide person-centred peer support. They will use their own experience safely and appropriately, maintaining clear boundaries while offering empathy, practical guidance and encouragement.
Application deadline: 5PM on Friday 25 September
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.
No agencies please.
Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.
Brief overview
Are you a professional with experience supporting brain injury survivors?
Are you passionate about improving standards or care, for brain injury survivors?
Would you be good at conducting assessments and supporting residentials care units to improve the care that they provide?
Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.
By participating in the scheme Approved Provider units affirm their dedication to excellent care, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The accreditation of units is then published for families, individuals and professionals to help inform their choices when identifying suitable provision for brain injury survivors. Our accreditation process is designed to be collaborative and supportive, guiding units through every step towards achieving and maintaining exemplary service standards.
The role will involve, conducting and writing assessments and working with the Approved Provider and Training Manager to manage Lead Assessors, who are based around the UK and the Service User Perspective Assessors, who are either brain injury survivors, or family members/ carers.
Embrace Headway’s mission of Improving Life After Brain Injury. Join us to ensure the highest quality care for ABI survivors throughout their journey to recovery.
What you will do:
About you
We’re open-minded and welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will have:
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial Security
Flexible Working
Wellbeing
Holidays and leave
Benefits
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a criminal background check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
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Living Experience Male Peer Support Worker
Contract Length: Fixed Term to 31st March 2029
Hours: Part- time. 15 hours (2 days) per week
Line Manager: Living Experience Manager
Location(s): Various sites across Salford
Salary: £24,785 per annum, pro rata
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata plus 8 bank holidays
About us
At Mind in Salford, we’re more than a local mental health charity, we’re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone.
Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives.
About the Service
Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between GMMH, Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters and START, with support from local NHS and primary care partners.
SNMHT is multidisciplinary, and includes an occupational therapist, nurse, recoveryworker, psychiatrist, psychologist, peer mentors and social workers.
We do mental health support differently, with a focus on your skills, aspirations and experiences. We put your strengths and living experience at the centre to help you recover and stay well as part of your community.
About You and the Role
We are seeking a male Living Experience Peer Support Worker to use his own experience of mental health challenges to offer hope, practical support and recovery-focused encouragement to people accessing Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
The role will involve working across the City of Salford, supporting individuals in a range of community and clinical settings. As travel throughout the city is required, access to a car would be desirable, although this is not essential.
The successful applicant will work alongside key workers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred support. Using their own living experience, they will help build hope, confidence and resilience, empowering individuals to achieve their goals and improve their wellbeing.
Application deadline: 5PM on Friday 25 September
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.
No agencies please.
The young people, children and families that we support are at the heart of everything we do at Mermaids. The work that we do has significantly expanded and we now need a highly effective and experienced Youth Advocacy Manager to join the organisation. The Youth Advocacy Manager plays a crucial role in empowering trans youth, advocating for their rights and fostering inclusive and supportive communities where they can thrive. This role is a core part of our management team and will drive the organization to ensure that youth voice is centred across all of our work.
Mermaids is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from those with lived experiences (directly or indirectly) and/or close ties to the LGBTQ+ community. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us and shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from BPOC (black and people of colour) and/or disabled and trans candidates.
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995
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6 x Vacancies Available
We are looking for six client-focused Support Time Recovery Workers to join our new Wigan Crisis Space service, supporting local residents experiencing emotional distress and mental health challenges.
Wigan Crisis Space is a new service providing a safe space for those in distress and struggling with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Looking to improve mental health and wellbeing, we connect individuals to a range of services to reduce low mood, anxiety and loneliness, develop new skills and ensure their voice is heard.
Our STR Workers provide low-level calming interventions and one-to-one support to help people identify the causes of their emotional distress and put in place a support plan that includes signposting and referrals to other appropriate organisations and services.
The ideal candidates will have an awareness of mental health conditions, experience of building strong relationships with people and excellent listening skills. The ability to develop trust with those accessing the service is key to supporting them to achieve their recovery goals and desired outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
• Develop trusting relationships and provide short-term one-to-one appointments that offer practical and emotional support.
• Carry out initial ‘getting to know you’ conversations, working with individuals to plan their support and achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local services and organisations that can provide support to improve wellbeing.
• Ensure regular and robust case recording and risk management in line with quality standards.
• Complete referrals to ensure people accessing Wigan Crisis Space have the appropriate support networks around them.
• Support and facilitate group activities that promote wellbeing and recovery as part of our prevention agenda.
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees), increasing by one day each April up to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Up to 6% matched pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements, with the right to request flexible working from day one.
• Enhanced paid sick leave and family leave provisions.
• Eye care vouchers and winter flu jab vouchers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Role Details
• Salary: Starting at £25,221 FTE per annum, rising to £27,780 FTE per annum (£14,314.62 to £15,766.02 per annum for 21 hours per week).
• Location: Wigan Crisis Space, Crompton Street, Wigan, WN1 1YP. Office-based and wheelchair accessible.
• Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week. The role includes evening and weekend working on a rota basis.
Find Out More
Interested in learning more about Wigan Crisis Space and what it's like to work within the service?
We are holding an informal online drop-in session where you can meet the Service Manager and Operational Manager, learn more about the role and the service, and ask any questions you may have before applying.
• Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
• Time: 10:30am
• Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
• Joining details are available on the Family Action vacancy webpage.
No booking is required. We would be delighted to meet anyone interested in joining the team and learning more about the service.
About Family Action
Wigan Crisis Space is delivered by Family Action, a national charity that works from the heart of local communities. For more than 150 years, we have supported people through change, challenge and crisis, providing practical, emotional and financial support to families, children, young people and adults across the UK.
We are a forward-looking, ambitious and people-focused organisation, committed to continuous improvement, mutual respect and excellence in all we do.
How to Apply
• Click the Apply button below. You will be redirected to the Family Action vacancy webpage to complete your application.
• Closing Date: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm.
Interview Dates
In-person interviews are scheduled to take place on 16 and 17 September 2026.
For Direct Queries
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role, the selection process or flexible working requests, please visit the Family Action vacancy webpage for the hiring manager's contact details.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. Candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs for candidates invited to attend an interview in person.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



Just Finance Foundation (JFF) is looking for an experienced Governance and Operations Manager to join us at an important point in our development.
We are a national charity working to change how children grow up with money. Every day, children are learning about money - through what they see, hear, and experience - but not all of it builds confidence or choice. By supporting parents, carers, and educators to teach money in ways that are simple, practical, and engaging, we make financial learning part of everyday life. This means children can grow up confident in making choices and equipped with skills that support their wellbeing now and into the future.
JFF currently operates within the Church Urban Fund (CUF) group, which has supported our development and provides a number of shared services. We are now preparing to become an independent charity and this new role will play a central part in making that transition work.
Working closely with our Director and trustees, you will help coordinate the move to independence while building the governance, systems and ways of working we need as a small, well-run charity.
This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who enjoys making organisations work better. You might be keeping a complex transition plan moving, supporting effective Board governance, improving an operational process, working through an issue with a supplier or adviser, or helping the Director make sense of a complex organisational question.
You won’t need to be an expert in everything. What matters is that you have strong operational judgement, can bring clarity to complexity, know when to involve specialist expertise, and are comfortable taking responsibility for getting things done.
We are particularly interested in people with significant experience in governance, operations or organisational management who can work confidently with senior leaders, trustees, advisers and external partners. Experience in a charity or purpose-led organisation, or of organisational change or separation, would be an advantage.
For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please read the accompanying Job Description.
The role is home-based for three days per week, with occasional travel and approximately six evening Board meetings each year.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement explaining how your experience meets the role requirements to email address provided by 11.59 on 13th September 2026. If your experience covers most, rather than every, point in the person specification, we still encourage you to apply.
JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£28,188 - £29,355 per annum, once 6 month probation is passed.
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week on a 24hrs shift system)
Additional payment of £30 per night for the on-call cover duties.
Here at Stockdales, we endeavour to provide a family orientated service that meets the needs of all the people we support through holistic assessment.
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Residential Assistant Manager to help deliver high-quality, person-centred support while assisting with the day-to-day leadership of the service. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will support the smooth running of the home, maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance, and act as a positive role model for the team.
The role includes leading and mentoring staff, supporting rota management and administrative tasks, contributing to audits and quality monitoring and ensuring care plans, risk assessments and records are accurate and up to date. You will promote best practice in safeguarding, support compliance with CQC and relevant legislation and help develop a skilled and confident team through training and guidance.
You will work closely with families and professionals to support people’s health, wellbeing and independence, while responding calmly and effectively in a range of situations. The role may include supporting people in the community, undertaking clinical duties once trained and assisting with transport where required.
About You
About Us
Stockdales is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. We have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Our 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club.
What you will receive whilst working for us:
About the Role
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer with excellent digital
marketing skills and a passion for creating outstanding social media content that builds awareness, engages
audiences and inspires action.
You’ll be joining the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation’s numeracy. It’s a
fantastic opportunity within a small but ambitious and dynamic organisation making a real difference to
people’s lives and livelihoods.
Working closely with the External Relations team on our award-winning campaigns, communications,
content and marketing, you will deliver paid and organic social media campaigns - leading on creating
strategies, planning execution, optimisation, and reporting. You will also collaborate on SEO, web content
and email marketing.
We are looking for someone with superb marketing and copywriting skills, a passion for using data to find
out ‘what works’, bags of enthusiasm and the ability to work with initiative and attention to detail. Previous
experience in the charity sector is not necessary.
National Numeracy is based in Brighton, and while office-based work is available, we also offer remote,
hybrid and flexible working. This role will include occasional UK travel.
Overview of Main Duties:
Digital marketing
Social Media
Email marketing delivery
Paid campaigns
Collaboration
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.