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MVA is a thriving organisation in Medway that supports and represents the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCSEF). We are looking for a dynamic CEO who can lead this organisation to its next level of success.
Central to this success is the parternships with organisations in the VCSEF and equally as important, the statutory and corporate sectors. At MVA we firmly believe that the local VCSEF is stronger due to the productive parternships it has with for instance local councils, the Health and Care Parternship and the Integrated Care Board. Working together with these organisations MVA has helped resolve issues experienced by some of the most disadvataged in our communites.
We are seeking a highly driven indivual with a passion for empowering communties, good strategic and innovative thinking, a commitment to strengthening the VCSEF and developing resilient communities.
The succcesful candidate will be based in Chatham, Kent but work to a hybrid model.
Salary: £55,000-£60,000
Hours: 37 per week
Pension: 5%
Annual leave: 30 days per annum in addtion to statutory bank holidays.
A Job Description and application form is available on request.
The closing date for this post is the 5th September, 2025.
Please use our application form which is available on request with the Job Description.
To be a catalyst for social change by supporting and empowering communities to work together to address shared issues
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About Age UK Lambeth
We support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives: challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time. We are kind, person-centred and outcome-focused - finding solutions that work by listening, being flexible and including older people in delivering services.
What you’ll be doing?
You will be part of the Neighbourhood and Wellbeing Team working in the North and South of the borough. You’ll be responsible for:
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Provide personalised brief intervention and social prescribing support to individuals, their families and carers.
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Meet clients on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate and allowing clients the time and space to discuss ‘what matters to me.
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Provide person-centred support to enable clients to identify their health and wellbeing needs and goals. Co-produce support plans with clients to discuss what’s important, where they would like to be in the future and how we can support them to achieve this.
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Manage and prioritise a caseload to ensure clients' needs, priorities and urgent support are met.
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Have a keen interest in the local area to identify gaps in services or community needs and to work with your Neighbourhood team, local service providers and the local community to address these.
What you need to bring
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Able to write compelling communications to advocate for your clients.
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Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
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Able to analyse data and create engaging reports
What you’ll benefit from
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Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution
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26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years
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A great staff culture with kindness at its heart
Using Quick apply please upload your CV, a brief cover letter and answer the following 4 questions (in no more than 250 words per question).
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Coxley House RCH Service in Tower Hamlets.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
In this role, the individual will manage a caseload of clients requiring early intervention or preventative mental health support, delivering group activities and co-produced programmes that empower service users to achieve their goals. They will clearly communicate the service's aims, objectives, and pathways to ensure users can fully participate and collaborate in their own support. The role involves supporting service users in engaging with various community professionals, including mental health teams, social workers, housing providers, health professionals, and Job Centre Plus. They will work flexibly within a team to ensure service coverage and meet contractual obligations, while also developing and encouraging participation in peer support networks and community-based initiatives. Active monitoring of the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of the service and its users is essential, ensuring all concerns are promptly addressed in line with procedures. The role also includes participating in core service functions, supporting colleagues, and using initiative to complete tasks as they arise. Timely and accurate administration is required, with a strong emphasis on maintaining confidentiality. The individual will also be responsible for ensuring effective and timely referrals, assessments, and service reviews, and will regularly engage in supervision, appraisals, and reviews to support continuous development.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The candidate will have demonstrable experience working with individuals who have experienced mental health challenges and/or dual diagnosis issues, supported by a solid understanding of relevant mental health legislation, safeguarding practices, and recovery principles. They will possess in-depth knowledge of mental health conditions and the ability to provide person-centred support with dignity and respect, while communicating effectively and sensitively. The candidate should be skilled in risk assessment and case management, with experience working alongside statutory services and building partnerships with voluntary and community sector organisations. They will have a track record of delivering value-added initiatives such as events, groups, and volunteer or student placements, and be confident representing the organisation at external events, including delivering presentations to stakeholders and commissioners. Strong time management, prioritisation, and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, including overseeing the induction of new peer staff and volunteers. Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and internet use, as well as good literacy and numeracy skills, are required. The candidate will also have sound knowledge of local mental health and wellbeing services, recovery tools, and the ability to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. They should be able to remain dynamic and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




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“We are looking for someone who is full of life, ideas, creativity and energy but has lived life, can find interesting ways to share their knowledge and inspire us to great things. We have a lot to offer the world, but sometimes it is locked deep inside us and has not yet found a way out. We want someone who can help us find a key to unlock our potential. It won’t always be easy and it might not always go to plan, but the bumps in the road are things that you learn from and we are looking for someone who is brave enough to get involved and enjoy the good times with us but laugh at the mistakes too”
“So, what are you waiting for? Apply now!”
"We say it's ok"
This ad is approved by St Christopher's Young People
About the Role
We are looking for a resourceful, energetic and outgoing individual who can deal effectively with challenging situations and behaviour, motivate young people to manage risk and support a team of professional staff in a supported accommodation home in West London.
Key aspects of the job will be:
· To safeguard young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures.
· To provide regular supervision for staff and assess training needs to required performance and development standards. To source and/or deliver training and coaching where appropriate.
· To ensure housing management policies and practices are effectively operated. This will include maximisation of income, licence management and implementation of fair and equitable referral procedures.
· To ensure appropriate staff cover is maintained in the home through production of rotas and, where necessary, recruitment of locum covers. To ensure that staffing needs are met within designated budgets.
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.
St Christopher’s Academy
We have recently launched “St Christopher’s Academy” to ensure our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
Applicants should have
· At least three years’ experience of providing leaving care and/or housing support to single homeless or other vulnerable client groups, including young people.
· At least one year’s experience of effectively managing professional staff.
· A good understanding of Safeguarding and the legal framework relevant to the provision of residential services for young people aged 16+.
· Thorough knowledge of the issues that lead to young people becoming homeless, including those relating to alcohol/drug dependency and mental health and complex needs.
· Familiarity with the welfare benefits system and with the range of resources, statutory and non-statutory agencies and services relevant to supporting young people.
· Awareness of health and safety regulations and procedures to minimise risk.
· A high regard for young people with the ability to relate successfully to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and to manage conflict situations.
· A vocational or management qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent would be desirable.
What you should expect from us
· Salary: Up to £44,093 per annum depending on experience
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry Leading training programme including access to children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
- Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Blue light Card: Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are 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.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website.
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 more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.
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.
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’.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man





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Finance Assistant: Income
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday, 20 August 2025
About the role:
The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant: Income to work as part of the Income function of the Finance Department. This is an integral role to ensure that cash is accurately counted and banked, financial data is accurate and that the service provided to departments is of a high standard.
If you are looking to be part of a dynamic and friendly team in a world renounced institution, we invite you to be part of our inclusive team.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Cash handling:
- Participating in weekly cash donations collections throughout the Museum, including test counts
- Completing weekly count of retail takings, ordering of change and reconciling change float in safe reserve
- Preparation and processing Cash advances for employees and Per diem orders, including processing the returns whilst ensuring compliance with Museum group policy
- Process petty cash expenses claim from employees as well as weekly GBP and foreign petty cash reconciliation
- Financial administration:
- Recover, check and input GPC returns to the GL, ensuring compliance with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are attached
- Issue invoices and debt collection for one of our entities
- Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals
- Assist in maintaining departmental records, files and archives (both electronic and physical)
- Other:
- Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
- Provide accurate and timely analysis as directed, including on cash donations, cash advances and aged debt
About you:
- A Levels, AAT or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in a finance team
- Knowledge of straightforward accounting principles and procedures
- Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions
- IT literate with excellent input and spreadsheet skills
- Excellent attention to detail and able to work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ideally you will also have previous experience of operating an accounting package
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
The interviews for this role are expected to take place the week commencing 8 September 2025.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We specifically encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority groups who are underrepresented within our senior roles.
We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
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Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse Prevention & Training Officer
Background to the post
Reducing the Risk is an Oxfordshire based charity committed to the safety and empowerment of victims of abuse and of those who support them - and to promoting partnership working. The charity acts as a safe, trustworthy, responsive and inclusive resource for victims and their families, through its services in Oxfordshire, and for volunteers and practitioners nationally through its consultancy and training.
In particular it has developed the Reducing the Risk DA Champion Network. This involves: multi agency training, supporting and linking front line practitioners from a range of services so that they can work together to reduce the risk and promote the wellbeing of victims and survivors.
The charity plans to develop its training service as a self-sustaining social enterprise. The Prevention & Training Officer will play a vital role in the development of the charity’s work.
Scope and purpose of the role
The post holder will be a key member of Reducing the Risk’s Training Team.
The post holder will focus on identifying, building and working in partnership with external partners, local stakeholders and communities regionally and nationally to support the entrepreneurial element of Reducing the Risk. They will, together with the Prevention & Training Manager and CEO, carry responsibility for the development of relationships and opportunities. They will expand and deliver Reducing the Risk’s training offers, scale out Reducing the Risk’s Network of DA Champions and support the development of new and existing stakeholder relationships.
They will also be expected both to design and deliver training and to organise and manage elements of Reducing the Risk’s training workload.
Reducing the Risk’s core values are integral to this post: providing advice, consultancy and training solutions which are safe, evaluated, and inclusive and which enable participants to achieve changes in their practice which increase safety and transform the lives of adults and children affected by abuse.
Core Responsibilities
The post holder will:
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develop effective partnerships at a local, regional and national level and work with stakeholders to scale out and delivery of the Reducing the Risk Network of Champions
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support the successful implementation of the Reducing the Risk Champions’ Network, maintaining excellent working relationships with our partners and local stakeholders, aligning with our strategy whilst remaining locally relevant.
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represent Reducing the Risk as and when required in work relating to the adoption of the Reducing the Risk Network of DA Champions.
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cultivate and actively promote the Reducing the Risk Network at events and conferences
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work closely with colleagues in Reducing the Risk to ensure data collection and outcome monitoring processes are in place to help evidence and inform our local impact
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become a competent and confident trainer and develop and deliver training elements as capacity allows
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support the effective delivery of Reducing the Risk’s goals, as set out in strategic and business plans and in line with charitable objectives, values and ethos and governing documents.
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work with the CEO to prioritise sustainability and greater independence through growing and fulfilling our potential for earned income while so far as possible enabling an inclusive training offer
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proactively ensure all our work is informed by academic research, learning, practice wisdom as well as the voice of victims and survivors
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promote collaborative working across all parts of the organisation.
General Responsibilities:
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represent and be an ambassador for Reducing the Risk
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work to support the mission, ethos, and values of Reducing the Risk
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be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position
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advise on issues around diversity and equality of opportunity throughout Reducing the Risk
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represent Reducing the Risk through the media, enhancing its image and profile
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended in negotiation with the post-holder from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
Person Specification:
Essential
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A strong networker who can create the necessary contacts both to extend our approach, so as to make a difference for victims and practitioners, and to support income generation
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Willingness to develop training and become a successful trainer
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Ability to adopt a solution-focused approach and make effective and timely decisions
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Interpersonal skills and effective spoken and written communication so as to engage audiences, and encourage understanding and participation
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Ability to pay attention to detail
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Evidence of commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination
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Facilitation skills at all levels of the organisation’s engagement
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Ability to inspire, empower and support people to achieve organisational objectives and sustained high levels of performance
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Liaison skill with a wide range of people, including charities, local government, the private sector, and service users
Preferred
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Ability to advise and guide the charity on all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion
Knowledge:
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Some knowledge of domestic abuse and capacity to develop this further
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Insight into the experiences of minoritised communities
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Experience working with CRM systems
Education:
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Preferred Degree Level education, or evidence of recent continuing professional development in a professional area relevant to the post, is required.
Personal Attributes:
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A team player able to work in a small team and work together to maximise the teams’ strengths
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Strong on detail, project and performance management and able to set and monitor objectives
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Integrity and good interpersonal skills
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Commitment to the principle of equal opportunities
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An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work
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Commitment to the values and ethos of Reducing the Risk and to supporting people who are victims of domestic violence and abuse
This role entails flexibility to work some evenings and weekends and will require some travel within the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role involves facilitating the effective establishment and development of these groups by providing appropriate training, resources and advice. The post-holder will work closely with student leaders, members, and relevant stakeholders to support personal development and ensure a positive student group experience.
- Develop and implement systems that support the establishment, development, and sustainability of student-led societies, groups and networks at CSU.
- Work closely with society committees and student groups to identify their needs and coordinate appropriate training and support to enhance their skills, knowledge, and member engagement.
- Support student-led societies and groups in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of events and activities.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across the university and within the local community.
We’re looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join English National Opera and play a leading role in sustaining and growing our philanthropic income.
This is a highly visible and rewarding role for someone with emotional intelligence, creativity, and discretion. If you’re passionate about the arts and skilled at building relationships that lead to transformative support, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements:
• Passionate about working for an organisation with accessibility at the heart of everything it does
• Outstanding fundraising abilities with experience securing five and six figure gifts and managing public facing appeals
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the arts, music and opera
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including funders of all kinds, audience members, visiting artists and ENO colleagues across all department
• Knowledge of Greater Manchester’s cultural scene and networks in the region
• Dynamic individual with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within the Development Department
• Supportive colleague and experienced people manager, willing to share skills, experience and knowledge with other fundraisers in the Department
• Ability to work with and build excellent working relationships with a wide range of visiting directors, conductors, designers and musicians as well as internal ENO staff
• Confident with technology and experience working with ticketing and CRM Systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills including excellent attention to detail
• Evidence of networking and relationship building at a senior level
• Commitment to professional development with a willingness to develop knowledge, skills and experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex budgets in a simple manner appropriate to different stakeholder audiences
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Free/discounted ENO tickets
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
Please see our recruitment pack for more details.
English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals, from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action, and getting people into work.
Our Young People and Families Hub (YP&F) delivers a wide range of integrated support services that are designed to help resolve complex difficulties experienced by young people and their families/carers. Our Hub works with those in trouble, providing early intervention to those who are in crisis, leaving care, missing from home, or with substance misuse or mental health problems - services support people no matter what their situation, and have demonstrated a high success rate.
Our Merton Risk and Resilience Service is an integrated service, focused on mitigating risk, and promoting resilience, in children and young people (C&YP). Our service aims to reduce the harm to children and young people (aged 18 and under), within the Child Exploitation (CE) and Missing service area, and C&YP (aged 24 and under), within the substance misuse service area.
Job Description
*Permanent, full-time - up to £29,000 per annum
*This role requires access to a car, and a full driving licence.
The role of Young Person's Practitioner (Risk and Resilience) is an excellent opportunity to make a direct and valued difference to the lives of children and young people (C&YP), who are at significant risk of experiencing child exploitation, substance misuse, or going missing from home.
Providing tailored support and guidance to children, young people, and families, this role will actively contribute to achieving high standards of care, quality, and positive outcomes - supporting service users to fulfil their potential, through consistent and meaningful participation.
Main Duties:
- Providing tailored one-to-one support, guidance, and interventions.
- Assessing the needs of children and young people, determining appropriate support plans and pathways, and informing risk reduction plans - supporting access to additional or specialist services where necessary.
- Ensuring that referrals, support, care, and risk management are of a high quality, with ease of transition.
- Developing sustainable joint service work with referring agencies, local authorities, children’s social care, and children and families services (CFS).
- Ensuring timely and appropriate data recording – including tracking, outcome monitoring, KPI monitoring, and assisting with the production of feedback reports.
- Providing consultation, information, training, and presentations, to a wide range of stakeholders, from varied settings (we can help to build your skills in training provision if required).
This role works in partnership with a wide range of partner agencies and commissioners, providing continuous opportunities to build your network and knowledge within the Children’s Social Care Sector. We will also support you to build service-area specialisms, in the areas of Substance Misuse, Child Exploitation, Missing from Home, or Families work. We are highly invested in supporting the continuous professional development of our staff, and our staff are also encouraged to visit the extensive variety of national services that Catch22 can offer.
The team are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people, working through a relationship-based approach, that draws on the ethos and values of young people. Integrating a variety of work backgrounds, the team utilise a ‘Think Family’ approach – and all staff are trained in motivational interviewing, trauma informed practice, and brief solution-focused interventions – click here to find out more.
We are also interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferable experience in the following areas:
- Working with children and young people with a range of vulnerabilities.
- Building positive relationships with children and young people, and their families.
- Carrying out assessments, risk management, and care plans, and providing interventions.
- Please click here to view the full Job Description.
Qualifications
- 5 GCSE’s (grade C or above), or equivalent.
- Experience of working with children and young people, with complex needs or vulnerabilities.
- Preferable: Working knowledge of supporting children and young people in one or more of the following areas: substance misuse, child exploitation, missing from home.
Additional information
- Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (depending on knowledge and experience)
- Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week*
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Ciic Centre, Morden Library, London Road, Town Centre, Morden SM4 5DX
- We have 2 positions available. The Risk and Resilience YP Service requires a ratio of male Practitioners, to ensure that we are able to offer accessible support to young people, and where required or identified, young people have the choice of who they wish to be supported by. For these reasons, one of the positions is open to male applicants only.
- This role requires access to a car, and a full driving licence.
- Catch22 supports flexible working, and we are ambassadors of a positive work-life balance - any hours worked outside of regular contracted hours will be accrued as Toil, and wherever possible, these are taken at the member of staff's convenience.
- This is a community-based role, however we are open to discussing flexibility for remote working days where service delivery allows.
Benefits
- Discounted shopping opportunities, with over 1,400 retailers – through our Rewards Hub.
- Access to a 24/7 GP helpline – including online video consultations, and electronic private prescriptions.
- Employee Assistance Programme – a free, confidential service that offers expert advice, information, and counselling, for all staff and their dependents (24/7, 365 days a year).
- Access to a network of trained Mental Health First Aiders, across the organisation.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 28 days annual leave (+ 8 public holidays) – increasing to 33 days after five years.
- Matching employer pension contributions of 4%.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Pool Worker to play a pivotal role in our Criminal Justice service in Streatham.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This role involves working within an Approved Premises (AP) setting, supporting high-risk offenders as they transition from custody back into the community. It plays a vital role in public protection by providing a structured, supervised environment that promotes rehabilitation and pro-social behaviour. Staff act as positive role models and work closely with probation officers, the police, and community services to help residents engage with their sentence plans and access the support they need to reintegrate safely and responsibly into society.
Day-to-day responsibilities include engaging with residents, encouraging participation in communal routines such as meal preparation, and supporting purposeful activities. The role also involves monitoring curfews and drug/alcohol testing compliance, maintaining health and safety standards within t
he building, and ensuring all relevant information is recorded and shared appropriately. Strong communication, resilience, and a calm, consistent approach are essential, as is a willingness to work flexibly as part of a committed multi-agency team.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
This role requires someone who can maintain firm but fair boundaries, using authority in a legitimate and respectful way while engaging positively with individuals who may present complex emotional or behavioural challenges. A strong understanding of the impact of trauma is essential, along with the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and responsive when faced with difficult behaviours or communication styles. Optimism about people's capacity to change is key, as is the ability to engage in pro-social modelling that encourages rehabilitation and personal growth.
Candidates must be able to learn quickly, assess situations, and make sound, defensible decisions based on accurate information. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to record and share information appropriately and confidentially. A hands-on, practical attitude is required, including a willingness to participate in domestic tasks and communal activitie
s such as cooking and gardening. Knowledge of safeguarding practices and the ability to respond to related concerns appropriately is also critical for maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criter
ia for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
This key role within the leadership team is responsible for the diverse administrative functions of the charity, people management, facilities, governance, marketing, communications and fundraising.
If you're ready for a new challenge and thrive on keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
Essential criteria include a full driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lumos is an international children’s charity founded in 2005 to end the harmful practice of institutionalisation of children. Lumos’s mission is to fight for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is for all children to grow up in safe and loving families.
Despite clear evidence of the harms of institutionalisation, an estimated 5.4 million children worldwide continue to live in institutions. Separated from their families and communities, these children are deprived of the love, attention and opportunities they need to thrive. Our three-pronged approach is to prevent family separation, to protect children and to promote care reform. We’ve made important progress in closing harmful institutions and reuniting children with their families. And where children are unable to live with their birth families, we promote alternative family-based care, such as kinship care and quality foster care. Thanks to our tireless efforts alongside many other champions of care reform, the harms of institutionalisation are now more widely understood. A global movement is underway and the UN, the EU and some large development agencies have joined individual countries in pledging to change how they care for vulnerable children. We are committed to ensuring that global policy commitments are translated into local action, leading to sustainable change for vulnerable children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can discuss your needs.
Please submit your application by the closing date of 27th August 2025.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can discuss your needs.
Please submit your application by the closing date of 27th August 2025.
To realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Saint Laurence is a church in the centre of Reading with a vision and heart for unchurched young people. Our focus on young people impacts all we do. The role of Admin, Operations and HR coordinator is a varied and exciting role which is essential to helping to maintain the smooth running of the church office.
As a key team member, the Admin, Ops and HR coordinator is responsible for:
- Being the first point of contact for the church to communicate with external enquiries
- Maintaining our HR systems for a small staff team
- Working with the staff team to enable the efficient running of the church building, overseeing business accounts and coordinating with contractors, liaising with clients and arranging external events bookings
- Working with the staff team to maintain communication with church members utilising social media and email campaigns
If you have experience in administration, enjoy variety and can prioritise effectively, then this role could be perfect. In return, you would be part of a welcoming and supportive team and see real impacts to young people.
The post holder must be respectful of the Christian ethos and overall values of the church, and uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Church into disrepute.
Saint Laurence is a church in the centre of Reading with a vision and heart for unchurched young people. Our focus on young people impacts all we do
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an experienced and resourceful Clinical Services Manager (Intake and Allocation), this role will be responsible for leading and coordinating the intake and allocation of clients to appropriate ongoing therapists. This role ensures timely, and client-centred access to help, and plays a pivotal part in maintaining service quality, client flow, and clinician capacity.
The role involves working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including clinical assessment teams, supervisors and clients to assign clinicians effectively.
Key aspects of this role will include:
- Ensuring trainees are allocated cases appropriate to their level of clinical experience and training requirements.
About us
Since 1948, Tavistock Relationships has been building an international reputation as a leading training and research centre in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples.
We train the next generation of couple therapists and provide clinical services to couples and parents, face to face (in London) and online. We provide a range of affordable services to help people with relationship difficulties, sexual problems and parenting challenges.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- High level interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience working within a clinical setting and liaising regarding safeguarding concerns
- Ability to lead on delivery after consultation with clinical colleagues
- Able to demonstrate the capacity to create and sustain relationships
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills with ability to plan ahead
- Keeping service policies and protocols relating to allocations and intake under continual review.
- Efficient data management and reporting.
- Support the timely and accurate charging of client fees by supporting the set up of recurring client payments, issuing invoices and processing payments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Senior Support Coach
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Job Title: Senior Support Coach
Location: Catford (Around 16 minute walk from the station) Based in service with occasional travel to Central office (Please kindly note that unfortunately both locations do not have step free access)
Salary: £28,600
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on Rota between 08:00 - 21.30, 08:00 - 16:00, 13:30 - 21:30, including bank holiday working.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Support coach to join our team which focus on supporting residents with OPD (Offender Personality Disorder) and related cognitive or behavioural challenges, many of whom have experienced institutional care or social exclusion. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, acting as a mentor and lead for the team, providing advice and guidance, as well as providing specialist expertise to the team and residents.
You will further deliver one-to-one support with residents directly, developing personalised support plans, risk assessments, facilitating life skills sessions, and help individuals access services, resources, and opportunities within the community. Our support is tailored towards providing person centred support to empower our residents to achieve their personal goals and independent living. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, flexible, inclusive, and psychologically informed environment that promotes dignity, choice, and empowerment.
Key Responsibilities further Include:
- Delivering effective 1:1 and group-based support for residents/participants in line with support plans
- Providing specialist advice and guidance to the team and residents
- Acting as the first point of contact in the absence of management
- Supporting property management tasks including reporting repairs, monitoring health & safety, and maintaining high accommodation standards
- Supporting residents to access relevant networks, training, life skills, and community resources
- Promoting resident participation in the design and running of service activities
- Working flexibly to meet the needs of the service and taking part in continuous improvement initiatives
- Deputising for management when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who has knowledge and understanding of Offender Personality Disorder, able to share this with others and act as a mentor to resolving complex cases. You'll bring experience within a similar environment to the role, and have experience in supporting similar residents with areas of social care, supported housing, and community support. You will have a commitment to person-centred support and have an understanding of the importance of trauma-informed care, able to lead by example.
As a Senior Support Coach, you’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. You’re able to manage competing priorities, respond calmly to crisis situations, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You’re not only a great listener and communicator but also you're someone who builds trust, encourages growth, and helps people feel heard and empowered.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A natural leader, confident in guiding colleagues and supporting service delivery
- Proactive and solution-focused, able to identify and respond to challenges
- A confident communicator who can build strong, purposeful relationships
- Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and record-keeping skills
- Knowledgeable of safeguarding practices, risk management, and resident engagement
- Values-driven, and committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with a flexible approach
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets