Outreach team manager jobs in cherwell, greater london

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking an Area Giving and Finance Advisor (Kensington) to play a key role within the Area Finance team, based at Causton Street.

Job Summary

The Area Giving and Finance Advisor provides comprehensive finance support to churches within the Kensington Area, aiding them in the development of their ministries, manage Common Fund giving and to support the Area Bishop’s staff team in the management of resources including monitoring clergy post numbers, curate funding, and other financial matters. As part of a small team of Area Giving and Finance Advisers, the role involves offering training, resources, and advice on parish financial management and administration, and advice on various giving methods, including online and contactless options. Additionally, the role entails promoting generous giving through training initiatives, facilitating the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds, and fostering effective communication and relationship-building between the Area team, Finance team, and parish officers.

Job responsibilities:

· Support churches in effective financial management, compliance, and stewardship of resources.

· Provide finance training, advice, and resources to clergy, PCCs, and parish officers.

· Assist diocesan leaders with Common Fund giving and the allocation of Area resources.

· Facilitate and monitor grants and loans awarded to churches.

· Promote a culture of generosity and encourage varied giving methods, including online, contactless, and the Parish Giving Scheme.

· Deliver training and resources to support generous giving and stewardship.

· Build strong relationships and communication between parishes, Area teams, and the diocesan Finance team.

· Collaborate with the National Giving Team on parish support initiatives.

· Support Area staff and councils in monitoring posts, curate funding, and other resource matters.

· Work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

· Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

· Experience of encouraging charitable giving. 

· Experience managing a wide variety of professional relationships.

· Understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England, and of the role of parish clergy.

· Effective written and oral communication skills.

· Numerate and financially astute – comfortable working with financial data.

· Christian faith with empathy to the mission and values of the Church of England.

· Right to work in the UK.

· The person will not require a DBS check.

· Experience of charity accounting (accounting qualifications are not a requirement) (desirable)

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
• Season ticket loans of public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

We’re looking for a permanent full-time support officer to contribute their skills, experience, and personality to add value to our Blesma Support team within the Independence and Wellbeing department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans. The role is a varied one, focusing on all aspects of welfare and support to our members. 

This home-based role is to support Blesma members in the South West of England by providing a lifeline to members by delivering effective wellbeing support and advice to help reduce the negative impacts of disability and to assist them in leading independent and fulfilling lives. The role also involves representing Blesma and enhancing the charity’s profile within the local community of your area of responsibility. 

The Independence and Wellbeing team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can help our service personnel, veterans and their families.

Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity. Our members are the heart of all our work – therefore, the impact of Support Officers is clearly visible in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.

If you are interested, and live within the following post code areas, TR, PL,TQ, EX, TA, DT, BH, BA, BS, SN, GY, JE) please read the attached Job Description and apply with your CV and a Covering Letter detailing why you would be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this exciting role, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter which must address the screening questions within the JD. The cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and competencies of the role. 

If you are uncertain about your suitability for this role, we encourage you to apply and allow us to assess your fit.

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

 We look forward to hearing from you.

The Stoll Foundation is a leading provider of supported housing for vulnerable and disabled veterans in the UK. With a proud legacy of service, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and support that enables independence, dignity, and well-being for those who have served their country.

Role purpose:

A member of the Senior Management Team providing management and direction to the Support Services to deliver The Stoll Foundation’s strategic objectives. This role is to provide operational oversight of tenant support and engagement services, ensuring vulnerable veterans are empowered, well-supported, and actively involved in shaping the services they receive. The role is central to fostering inclusive communities, improving tenancy sustainment, and enhancing resident wellbeing through collaborative, person-centred approaches.

To manage all Support Services across Soll, plus outreach services with partners.

Key responsibilities:

· Responsible to the Director of Support and Tenant Engagement for providing leadership and management of the Support Team in the provision of person-centred services, plus ensuring tenants are actively engaged in line with our Beneficiary Involvement policy.

· Implemented strategic objectives that align with our organisational goals. Ensuring that agreed outcomes are met, while actively monitoring progress.

· Present regular management information and detailed reports on key performance indicators, providing insights to guide decision-making and enhance service delivery. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, driving our mission to provide quality supported housing solutions for the community.

· Act as Safeguarding Lead.

· Deputise for the Director as required.

Management of Support Services

· Take on a strategic lead with other agencies including housing, health and social care professionals as required.

· Manage and maintain services in accordance with the principles and practice of equality and diversity.

· Ensure Support Plans and Risk Assessments are undertaken in line with Stoll’s policies and procedures.

· Ensure that there is a menu of health and wellbeing services provided, in consultation with beneficiaries.

· Ensure beneficiaries are involved in the design, delivery, and monitoring of services.

· Support the Director in undertaking a review of Support Services.

· Oversee the assessment of applicants on the waiting list for housing and support at Stoll. This includes monitoring progress.

· Ensure that each scheme is well managed, and staff cover is provided when necessary.

· Ensure any risks or significant concerns are escalated as required.

·         As a member of the Senior Management Team contribute to the strategic vision and direction of Stoll, working proactively to ensure that services meet the changing needs and demands of the ex-Service community.

Person Specification

Head of Support and Tenant Engagement

• Significant experience of managing and leading Support Services at a senior level, working with adults.
• Significant experience in the involvement of beneficiaries.
• Experience of managing staff, including dispersed staff teams.
• Track record of developing teams and services.
• Experience of performance monitoring of the key performance indicators related to Support.
• Proven experience in Budget management and financial oversight.
• Experience with safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to act as the Safeguarding Lead.
• Experience/knowledge of the issues facing the ex-Service community.
• Excellent communicator.
• Aptitude and ability to work under pressure.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 24th October 2025 , 5pm

Stoll strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  We particularly welcome applications from ex-Service personnel.

Stoll appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We're seeking a Freelance Women Off to Work (WOW) Employment & Training Officer to play a key role in engaging and recruiting local women onto this popular employability programme, and supporting them to access accredited and non-accredited training courses through inclusive outreach, programme support, co-design of training opportunities and workshops.

The role will also involve building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders (education, corporate, community partners) to enhance the programmes delivery and impact whilst also generating opportunities for women to gain both paid and unpaid work experience.

We would love to see an application from you if you have:

• Experience of community engagement and outreach
• Experience of developing sustainable partnerships (particularly with employers, educators and training providers)
• Demonstrable administrative experience
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
• An understanding of the needs of women who are marginalised within the world of work

Please note, as a freelancer, the successful candidate will be expected to provide a certificate of public liability insurance.

About the Project

We are delighted to have been awarded funding by the National Lottery to deliver a third phase of our incredibly popular Women Off to Work (WOW) programme. Since 2017, WOW has supported hundreds of local women from predominantly Global Majority communities through holistic training and pathways into work programme.

WoW delivers a blend of life and vocational skills training, promoting general employability and improved wellbeing through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, practical advice on self-employment and micro-businesses, ESOL classes and more. The programme provides women with opportunities to gain formal and accredited training qualifications and provide support with tailored into-work action plans.

About Us

The Abbey Community Association is a charity on a mission to support the communities of south Westminster to improve their quality of life by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most. Our vision? A community that feels healthier, happier and able to access the support it needs, when it needs it.

From our central London community hub, we offer a wide range of activities, services and courses to help address the needs of local people in South Westminster across 4 key areas: physical health, mental health, poverty and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Our programming includes exercise and dance classes, training and employment support, arts and social activities, and more.

Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems. 

As Marketing Assistant at Mind in Enfield and Barnet you will play a key role in managing digital marketing channels, creating engaging content, and designing promotional materials. The role supports the organisation’s mission to connect with the community, promote mental health services, and increase participation in projects and events. The Marketing Assistant ensures consistent branding and messaging across platforms to effectively engage diverse audiences.

You will have proven experience in managing social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn) for organisational marketing or outreach purposes.

Duties will include:

Graphic Design - Design promotional materials such as leaflets and flyers to support MiEB’s services and projects, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal.

Social Media Management - Create engaging content and manage MiEB’s presence across social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn to promote services, initiatives, and outreach events.

Newsletter Creation & Campaigns - Develop and design quarterly newsletters for MiEB, and manage distribution campaigns via Mailchimp to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

Service & Project Promotion - Promote MiEB’s services and initiatives through targeted channels such as email marketing, local press, and other relevant outreach tools to increase visibility and community engagement.

Google Ads Management - Oversee and optimize Google Ads campaigns for both MiEB and DOVE Private Counselling and Psychotherapy, ensuring effective use of budget and maximized reach.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field (Level 3 or above).
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Certification or training in digital marketing, social media management, or Google Ads (desirable).
• Evidence of continuous professional development in marketing, design, or digital communications (desirable).

Please see the attached job descrition which includes all duties and skills required.

This is a part-time position, 7 hours per week. Actual salary £5354 per year. (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday 9am-5pm)     The role is based at Enfield Mind office at 275 Fore Street, N9 0PD. 

About us

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

The ideal candidate

To be considered for this role you should meet the following criteria:

• Deliver support to people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough of Tower Hamlets.

• Conduct person-centred assessments with individuals who self-present at the service for support.

• Agree support plans with service users to move into accommodation and access specialist services that address the underlying causes of their homelessness.

• Make referrals into Tower Hamlets and Pan-London local authority housing options services, in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act.

• Work with partner agencies to provide joint support to service users where appropriate.

• Build relationships with housing providers and the private rented sector to expand the portfolio of affordable referral routes into accommodation.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.

• Contribute to the development of the service, ensuring a solution-focused and strengths-based approach in all areas of work.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to shopping discounts
• Learning & development opportunities
• Monthly reflective practice

To apply:  Please upload your CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the job specification by 23 October 2025 at 23:30.

Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Coin Street Community Builders have an exciting opportunity for a Communication & Fundraising Coordinator to join our Communications team.

About the Communications & Fundraising Coordinator role 

Our Communications and Engagement team promotes our vibrant neighbourhood and the impact of our work across South Bank, and supports fundraising through storytelling, engagement, and campaigns that inspire support. The Communications and Fundraising Co-ordinator will provide support to the communications team by creating engaging content for a range of audiences both internally and externally and supporting our fundraising campaigns and projects.

As our new Communications & Fundraising Coordinator, you will 

• Support communications, marketing, and fundraising plans to boost awareness and engagement in Coin Street’s work campaigns. 

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders and the public through engaging content (e.g. newsletters, social media, web, and print). 

• Assist with design and production of creative materials (e.g. posters, flyers, and booklets). 

• Help with fundraising and partnerships by researching opportunities, preparing applications, maintaining records, and providing admin support.

• Contribute to planning and promoting fundraising and volunteering initiatives, creating content and strengthening relationships.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following 

• Experience in marketing, communications, PR, fundraising, or bid writing. 

• Strong copywriting and content creation skills, including social media. 

• Knowledge of social media platforms, experience in fundraising or charity income generation, and skills in design or video editing using tools like Canva, InDesign, or similar are desirable but not essential. 

About Coin Street Community Builders 

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.  

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.  

We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.  

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

Contract   

Fixed term (6 months), Full time (35 hours per week) 

Salary   

£30,000 per annum 

Extras 

• Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff. 

• 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution). 

• Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.   

• Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs. 

• Commitment to training and development. 

To Apply   

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, including those looking to take the next step in their career or explore a new direction.

Closing Date   

Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check.   

Croydon BME Forum, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, is tackling ethnic inequalities in health and social care through this “Can You C Me Project”. The Macmillan Team offers personalised support, information, and referrals for individuals affected by cancer, including families and carers, across six South West London boroughs: Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth, and Richmond. Working within a team of three, you will be responsible for two boroughs, Croydon and Merton while supporting colleagues as needed.

As a Project Coordinator for the Can You C Me project, you will play a key role in engaging BME communities to enhance cancer awareness and support. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will lead outreach initiatives, community engagement, and the organisation of project activities across Southwest London. Each coordinator is assigned a specific set of boroughs, collaborating closely with community organisations, faith groups, healthcare providers, and individuals affected by cancer.

Key Responsibilities

· Engage and build relationships with local communities, faith groups, and voluntary organisations to raise cancer awareness and improve support networks.

· Organise and deliver cancer awareness events, workshops, and outreach sessions tailored to community needs.

· Facilitate steering groups with professionals and individuals with lived experience to shape service delivery.

· Plan and coordinate two cancer conferences per year, ensuring they raise awareness, amplify voices, and drive meaningful change.

· Conduct focus groups within designated boroughs to capture insights from the community and ensure services reflect their needs.

· Collect and analyse feedback from service users to inform and enhance project delivery.

· Provide signposting, referrals, and follow-ups to ensure individuals access local voluntary, community, and statutory support services.

· Collaborate with professionals to improve cultural competency in cancer care by delivering upskilling sessions and developing culturally appropriate resources.

· Empower service users by providing accessible information and supporting them in assessing their abilities, setting goals, and making informed decisions about their care.

· Engage with BME communities to identify and address barriers to support and disparities in healthcare access.

· Assist with social media, publicity, and project promotion to enhance engagement and awareness.

· Maintain project records, contribute to quarterly and annual reports, and ensure smooth service delivery.

· Provide compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive support to service users, carers, and families.

· Regularly travel across at least two boroughs to deliver support and collaborate with partners.

 

A - Application form
I – Interview
C – Certificate (original evidence)

Essential Skills & Experience

Assessed

1. Experience in community engagement, outreach or health promotion A/I

2. Strong understanding of health inequalities, particularly within BME communities A/I

3. Experience using a person-centred approach to empower service users in making informed choices A/I

4. Experience working in cancer services, supporting individuals living with and beyond cancer as well as their families, and carers A/I

5. Proven ability to build relationships with primary care, adult social care professionals, and the voluntary sector A/I

6. Experience in organising and facilitating focus groups, steering groups, training sessions, and upskilling workshops A/I

7. Ability to collect, record, and analyse service user data and feedback to inform service improvements A/I

8. Passion for improving health equity and raising cancer awareness A/I

9. Experience working with volunteers and small community groups A/I

10. Experience in content creation and social media engagement for awareness and outreach A/I

11. Holds a valid UK driving license and can commute to various service locations across the borough A/I

Knowledge

1. Understand Personalised Care and cancer support services across Primary, Secondary Care, and voluntary sectors A/I

2. Knowledge of self-care support and the skills required to assist individuals in managing their health A/I

3. Awareness of confidentiality principles when handling service user information A/I

4. Familiarity with cancer pathways, Macmillan Cancer Support, and tools like Electronic Holistic Needs Assessment (EHNA) (desirable) A/I

5. Knowledge of local healthcare structures and community services in Croydon and Merton A/I

6. Engage compassionately with communities hesitant to access healthcare A/I

7. Understand safeguarding principles as they apply to children and vulnerable adults A/I

Aptitudes, skills and competencies

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, and experience using online monitoring systems such as Views  A/I

2. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to actively listen, motivate, support, and advocate for service users A/I

3. Ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of customers, organisations, and partners A/I

4. Proactive, dynamic, and able to use initiative to solve problems and drive improvements A/I

5. Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills A/I

6. Ability to accurately collect, monitor, and analyse data, producing KPIs and evaluation reports A/I

7. Self-motivated and able to work independently, meeting deadlines and targets A/I

8. Ability to identify and assess risk when working with individuals

Personal qualities

1. Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience, and the ability to work under pressure I

2. Committed to working in cancer services and improving patient experiences A/I

3. Values equality and diversity, with a strong understanding of its relevance to service delivery A/I

High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Community Action to join our senior management team and lead one of our core service areas.

This is an exciting and important role within our work, continually shaped by the needs and priorities of the communities we work alongside. While the focus of our Community Action service evolves year on year, it always centres on social action, capacity building, and strengthening community voice.

This coming year will see this work expand rapidly, following High Trees’ successful bid to deliver the local authority contract for capacity building support to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations across Lambeth. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in this area – although more important are the leadership, skills and aptitude to successfully oversee the delivery of this vital workstream. The service also plays a central role in driving forward social action within our flagship partnerships, including Building Young Brixton, the Lambeth Peer Action Collective, and the Lambeth Community Research Network – helping to ensure communities take a leading role in action linked to research and advocacy.

The Head of Community Action leads on a diverse range of areas, which shift each year in response to community needs and opportunities to strengthen civic voice and local infrastructures. In recent years, this has included supporting residents to lead community organising campaigns to improve the built environment, coordinating digital inclusion initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic, capacity building Tenants and Residents Associations and supporting the creation of local neighbourhood plans that put residents’ voices at the centre of decision-making.

As part of High Trees’ senior management team, the Head of Community Action will not only oversee delivery in their service area, but also help shape organisational strategy, grow partnerships and income, and ensure we work as one High Trees – keeping our practice responsive, collaborative, and always led by community need.

About High Trees

Based in Tulse Hill, High Trees has been rooted in the local community for over 27 years. We delivery community action, employment, education, youth services and community research, working in partnership with local people and local organisations, to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We are recognised for our collaborative, long-term approach and our ability to adapt and respond to the issues that matter most to local people.

About the role

As Head of Community Action, you will:

• Lead and inspire our Community Action team to deliver high-impact, community-led work.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects and contracts, ensuring they are delivered to time, budget, and quality.
• Drive forward High Trees’ new local authority contract for capacity building support across Lambeth’s VCS.
• Work collaboratively across High Trees and with our partnership projects to support impactful community action and capacity building support.
• Support and develop High Trees’ consultancy and volunteering offer, including corporate social responsibility partnerships.
• Contribute as a member of High Trees’ senior management team, ensuring a joined-up approach across all our services.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Significant experience in community organising, social action, or community development.
• A proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance day-to-day delivery with long-term vision.
• A passion for collaboration, and supporting communities to have a stronger voice.

Why join us? This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a values-led organisation at a time of growth and ambition. You will shape meaningful, responsive community action work and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating lasting change.

Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: full-time at 40 hours per week & part-time at 20 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins

Sleep-ins: £50 

Location: East Croydon

closest station is Sanderstead Station, CR2 - one stop after East Croydon on the Southern Railway.

Are you a Team Leader looking for your next challenge?

We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Team Leader for our new specialist Children’s home in Croydon. You will work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by experienced Residential Practitioners, as well as our Wrap Around and Education Teams.

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.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing a 4 bed specialist short stay Home and looking after children aged 12 to 18 years old with complex needs; including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Mental Health Disorders, Substance Dependencies and Learning Disabilities.

Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent
•  GCSE English and Maths grades A-C.
• One year’s experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting.
• An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
• Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care.
• An understanding of trauma  informed practice.
• Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting.
• Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Ability to work shifts, including alternate weekend working and occasional sleep ins.

In return we offer:

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• 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 level 3 qualifications, 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.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight 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 committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

For your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website.

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.

Please note:

• 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

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a community development professional who cares about tackling energy-related issues and working towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. South East London Community Energy (Selce) is an award-winning energy member-led cooperative. We believe in creating a fair and just energy transition by building distributed and renewable energy systems, reducing local energy demand, and leaving no one behind in the process. We recognise that effective engagement is a key component in delivering a sustainable future and enabling domestic retrofit at scale.

As Community Engagement Officer, you will work to support various programmes that are, in the main focused on enabling decarbonisation of the UK housing stock, enabling warm, healthy homes. These programmes are as follows

· A programme of workshops and outreach events focusing on two neighbourhoods in Southwark and on the whole of the borough of Greenwich. The purpose of the outreach is to raise awareness about the benefits of retrofitting their homes and provide support to households who want to install measures. Your role will be to design and deliver a programme of outreach, engagement and awareness raising about the benefits of retrofit and to support residents on their retrofit journey

· Lewisham Council is planning a major retrofit programme for the council housing in Lewisham. Selce is supporting the local authority. Our role is to enable residents to understand the benefits of retrofit and to support any vulnerable residents to accommodate work in their homes. Your role will be to plan and deliver an engagement programme that engages residents, TRA's, local community groups, local champions to communicate the benefits of retrofit

· In 2026 we expect to be launching a new Community Share Offer and to raise Community Share capital to finance solar PV/ LED Retrofit in local community sites. Your role will be to contribute to a broader effort to raise awareness about the share offer in Southeast London

Ideally you will be locally based in South East London, with a strong links to the community and an interest in and some experience around climate issues and community retrofit. Your role will be to engage residents through in-person or online events. You will use a range of engagement techniques including workshops, community events, eco home tours and ‘retrofit parties’, supporting ‘resident champions’ to promote retrofit and occasionally doorknocking. You will support the wider team’s online communications – through owned channels, social and print media.

You will also work to build peer support networks, enabling residents who have retrofitted their homes to share their learning. Your role is to understand the needs of householders in relation to warmth, wellbeing, energy costs and climate and work to understand how our projects can best respond to those needs.

There is a strong possibility that this role could be extended beyond the initial 8 month fixed term period

Required Skills & Experience:

Essential Skills and Experience

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a community engagement, participation or outreach role.

· Experience of working with diverse and hard-to-reach communities.

· Experience of coordinating volunteers or of volunteering yourself.

· Experience of having worked with either community sector or local authorities or other public sector bodies.

· Experience of facilitating a group or of being part of a community group that worked together to achieve a shared goal or bring about a positive community outcome.

· Experience of leading meetings including experience of the preparation and delivery of presentations and reports to varied audiences – good people-facing skills.

· Knowledge of the energy efficiency and retrofit and an understanding of the whole house and fabric first approaches to domestic retrofit.

· Familiarity with community energy and community shares.

· Experience of working in schools or with children/young people

· Ability to work independently and take initiative, demonstrating self-motivation and accountability with minimal supervision.

· To be well organised and self-motivated, but also able to contribute effectively working as a team member. Experience of outcomes-based project monitoring and evaluation.

Desirable

· Competency in Microsoft Office applications

· Competency in Canva or InDesign or other similar design software for creating print or online visual content

· Experience of social media – creating graphics and text for a social media campaign

· Photography skills

· Experience of providing energy advice or retrofit advice.

As a Senior Employment Advisor, you will sit within the Employment & Careers team, supporting the direct delivery of our employment service by recruiting beneficiaries through outreach and supporting them to secure or progress in employment.

Reporting to Head of Employment & Careers you will be required to manage and support a varied and challenging caseload into employment by providing high quality information and guidance. You will be expected to conduct in-depth and comprehensive initial assessments in order to produce SMART and tailored action plans.

Your role will also require meaningful weekly contact with beneficiaries, conducting regular reviews of agreed actions and setting revised actions where applicable. It is imperative that you are able to demonstrate and encourage a positive mindset among beneficiaries by adopting a strengths based approach to their journey into employment.

As a Senior Employment Advisor, you will be expected to conduct employer engagement activity for the service, as well as support the delivery of job fairs and sector specific workshops. The role will also require you to ensure the service is at capacity levels by establishing and maintaining a network of referral partners and attending outreach events.

You will have at least 3 years of experience working in a similar post supporting disadvantaged groups back to work and/or training and education. You will have experience of working in an evidence-based practice and working to set targets. You will be equipped with influencing and persuasion skills.

You will also be responsible for conducting caseload reviews weekly/monthly and maintaining up to date beneficiary records on our internal systems.

Are you passionate about youth work with leadership experience? We are looking for a Director of Youth Work to provide effective leadership and management for the Youth Work team within FAST London. The Director of Youth Work will sit in the Leadership Team, working in collaboration with the CEO and youth workers to ensure FAST’s overall strategic objectives and desired outcomes are met.

Who we are

FAST London (FAST) is a Christian youth charity based on the Patmore Estate focused on supporting 10–19-year-olds from deprived backgrounds in Battersea and South Lambeth. Our mission is to help young people succeed by creating safe spaces and providing diversionary and inspiring activities that develop resilience and inspire hope in efforts to achieve this. We build relationships with young people by engaging with them in environments where they feel most comfortable whilst doing activities they love. Once relationships are developed, we work with young people and stakeholders to overcome challenges and unlock potential.We also provide opportunities for young people to explore the Christian faith as we believe it transforms lives. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.

Context for this role

This is a pivotal moment for FAST, as the need for our work has grown significantly. More young people are falling into poverty and struggling in school, making our mission more urgent than ever.

Although capacity remains a challenge—especially with a 60% reduction in public youth programmes over the past decade (YMCA, 2020)—we continue to grow strong, engaging over 400 young people annually.

Our desire is to build and sustain a healthy youth organisation that delivers excellent and vibrant youth work. We aim to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives and to cultivate a team of empowered, well-equipped staff who love what they do.

To achieve this, expanding our team is essential. We are seeking someone with experience in delivering and leading youth work, as well as insight into developing a healthy organisation. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for driving meaningful results, a strong work ethic, and strategic thinking.

We would love to hear from you if you:

Qualities and Attributes

• Are a committed Christian who loves young people with a heart for the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that inspire confidence and develop a culture of excellence.
• Are an experienced manager, with an ability to grasp detail and translate ideas into strategies and deliverable outcomes.
• Are highly organised, adaptable, problem solver with a focus on results.
• Can think systematically with knowledge of systems and governance of systems

Experience

• Have experience delivering frontline youth work in group sessions as well as one-to-one mentoring- experience delivering football projects is ideal

• Have experience managing projects and a track record for developing the systems, quality assurance that support organisational excellence;

• Have experience of managing Safeguarding and Risk within an organisation.

• Have experience in finance and managing budgets

• Have experience of project design, development and evaluation

• Have experience of working in senior leadership in an organisation and a track record of driving strategic vision to reality

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder is a practising Christian male under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

The Community Engagement Officer is an essential role in fostering strong relationships with current and prospective members of the School Library Association community. The postholder will provide frontline support, drive online and in person engagement through outreach initiatives, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the membership base. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about school libraries, children's books, education, and community-building. An expert communicator, you will be experienced in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels and relish a busy role.

Coordinating and supporting our Branch network, you will collaborate on initiatives for development, delivery and new projects as they come online. You will be the first port of call for advice and expertise relating to school libraries and enabling our members to more effectively support their school communities. As resident children’s book expert, you will help with initiatives such as the SLA Information Book Award and member book related events. Supporting the delivery of online and in-person networking events and workshops for members, you will work with your SLA colleagues, in particular the Training and Events Officer, to deliver a high-quality member offer and to ensure member needs are reflected in all offerings. The ability to travel to training and events across the UK is essential. Duties include:

Branch network and member support

• Support the SLA Branch Network and member outreach
• Identify opportunities for developing initiatives to grow and develop the Branch network community, that will deliver on the SLA mission
• Develop strong relationships with local, regional and national stakeholders to support network growth and enable members to take full advantage of all relevant opportunities available to them
• Provide advice for SLA members on all aspects of school libraries, ensuring they are supported and can be as effective as possible in their school communities 
• Drive engagement and development of online communities as part of the branch network
• Coordinate the mentoring scheme and ensure it is promoted effectively, with necessary support and development available to mentees and training for mentors

 Training and events

• Support the development and delivery of a calendar of online and in-person networking and engagement events and workshops
• Represent the association at relevant events and for programmes (e.g., conferences, webinars, book awards)
• Support development of training programmes, toolkits and resources using member insight to inform

Outreach and communications

• Use sector insight to identify opportunities for development of research and other initiatives, maintaining links and horizon scanning
• Provide SLA consultancy aligned with strategic approaches, supporting schools with development of their libraries, reading and information literacy provision to help children and young people reach their full potential
• Contribute to SLA communications such as TSL, newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• Oversee the book review process in support of TSL, our quarterly journal

An ability to foster collaboration and community engagement will be an important part of this role. All team members contribute to office admin, maintaining member data and general office support.

To be successful in this role you should ideally be able to demonstrate:

• experience of working in school libraries, the education sector and a strong understanding of the education landscape
• strong knowledge of children and young people’s literature across the age ranges
• understanding of the curriculum and teaching and learning outcomes
• experience developing and delivering inspirational training, online and in person
• experience creating training resources, toolkits, teaching and learning activities
• the ability to galvanise and inspire others with flair and creativity
• the ability to multi-task, manage own workload, prioritise and meet competing deadlines
• the ability to work hours flexibly around event and training delivery

The salary for this position is £19, 594.59 (FTE £29,000) for 25 hours per week, and comes with a 6% employer pension contribution.

This is a remote working role, with regular all team meetings which you will be required to attend, in addition to training and events across the UK and online. Working patterns can be negotiated. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new role provides us with an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we are always eager to diversify our team. The SLA is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place, where you can do brilliant and rewarding work.

Why work for the School Library Association?

We are in an exciting period of growth in the history of the SLA, with a new CEO, coinciding with the opportunity to influence a new government. Plans to redevelop our offer are in progress and you will have the opportunity to influence new approaches and ways of working. We are a small, friendly team who support each other to deliver an excellent service to our members and passionately believe in the power of school libraries to transform children and young people’s personal, social and educational outcomes.

Annual Leave is 25 days plus bank holidays. We offer free mental health support and counselling sessions and brilliant discounts with a variety of retailers including up to 40% off Vue cinema tickets through our HR partner.

About the School Library Association

The School Library Association (SLA) is an independent charity and membership organisation that believes every pupil is entitled to effective school library provision. The SLA supports all those working in school libraries. We have been representing the school library sector for more than eighty-five years, with membership to the Association thought of as essential to all those who work in and around school libraries. Membership to the SLA provides training, support in advocating with senior leadership teams, incredible discounts and collegiate networking opportunities for everybody working in and with school libraries.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than one page) detailing the experience you have in relation to the job description, that you can bring to this role, and how your skills align with what we are looking for. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We truly appreciate all applications, but due to the volume we receive, we will not be able to provide individual feedback. No agencies please.

Deadline: 10th November 9am. Please note we will be actively interviewing for this role; if you are interested apply as soon as possible as we may close recruitment early if the right candidate is found.