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The IOP exists to help physics and the physics community deliver on their potential for our lives, our society, our planet.
Together with our members and leaders from the world of physics and beyond, we have identified three priorities of Skills, Science and Society which must shape our work over the next five years if we are to achieve our mission.
We are very proud of our new innovative strategy, please click here to find out more information about our 2024 – 2029 strategy, our priorities and our principles.
The Institute of Physics (IOP), in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Science Made Simple (SMS), is seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Coordinator for a fixed period until 31st March 2028 to support delivery of the Boosting Science Education in Wales initiative, funded by the Welsh Government’s Curriculum for Wales Grant.
This three-year project aims to address the shortage of physics and chemistry practitioners in Wales by improving science teaching and learning outcomes across primary and secondary schools.
What is it like working at the IOP?
The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits package including:
- An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
- Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
- Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
- Flexible working and much more!
The Role
The Project Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the project by providing coordination, administrative, and communication support across the three delivery partners, Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry and Science Made Simple.
What will I be doing?
- Coordinating and delivering events across Wales, including professional learning days, workshops, forums, and online sessions ensuring smooth logistics, bookings, communications, and on-the-day support.
- Supporting project communications, including updating webpages and social media, drafting newsletters, and promoting opportunities to schools and stakeholders.
- Managing practitioner bursaries, tracking applications and coordinating payment processes.
- Coordinating partner meetings, including scheduling, preparing papers, minute-taking, and monitoring follow-up actions.
- Maintaining accurate data and reporting, ensuring compliance with GDPR and supporting monitoring of project impact.
- Liaising with venues, suppliers, schools, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery, accessibility, and strong engagement across Wales.
Projects you work on may include:
- Secondary and Primary Science Days, large-scale national events bringing together practitioners for hands-on workshops and professional learning.
- Steps into Science primary workshops, sessions that help primary practitioners build confidence with practical science.
- Welsh Physics Teaching Network, a programme of support featuring coaching, mentoring, physics forums, and resource round-up sessions for practitioners across Wales.
- Inclusion & Equity Network activities, supporting networks focused on Science Capital, equitable practice, and practitioner collaboration.
- Thinking, Doing, Talking Science training, evidence-based professional learning for primary practitioners.
- Teach Chemistry workshops and networks, including practical chemistry sessions, live online courses, and the Welsh Chemistry Teaching Network.
- Practitioner and technician bursary scheme, administering and tracking bursaries to widen access to professional learning.
- Bilingual resource development and promotion, supporting creation and dissemination of teaching materials, including those hosted on Hwb.
Who will I work with?
The role will work closely with colleagues across the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Science Made Simple, while developing strong relationships with schools, practitioners, technicians, venues, suppliers, and wider education stakeholders across Wales to ensure effective coordination, seamless delivery, and consistent engagement throughout the project.
Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in project administration or coordination, ideally within education, Events, or the public/charity sector
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy and tone.
- Confident in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and online collaboration tools
- Experience coordinating events and liaising with external stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple organisations and tocontribute to a positive, team-oriented culture
- A proactive and flexible approach, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel across Wales and occasionally work evenings or weekends to support events
Nice to have
- Experience coordinating education or outreach projects.
- Welsh language skills are desirable to support bilingual communications across the project
- Experience managing social media accounts and creating engaging content.
- Familiarity with CRM systems or data management tools.
The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!
Application
Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification.
How will I be working / Where will I work?
The project coordinator will work in a hybrid way, with flexibility to work from home, at the IOP’s Cardiff office and the offices of our project partners as required (all partners are Cardiff based). This role will also involve travel across Wales to support events, meetings and project delivery.
The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility.
Why should I want to work for the IOP?
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work.
To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!
We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.
The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.


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Visitor Experience Officer – Part Time
Reference: DEC20258295
Location: West Norfolk - RSPB Titchwell Marsh PE31 and RSPB Snettisham PE31
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time, 15 hours per week
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,594.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Are you a team player with a passion for connecting people to the natural world? This is your chance to make a real impact at two of Norfolk’s most spectacular RSPB reserves: Titchwell Marsh and Snettisham.
At Titchwell Marsh, you’ll find a vibrant destination that draws birdwatchers, nature lovers, and families year-round. Its stunning mix of habitats and unspoiled beach offers unforgettable opportunities to experience wildlife up close. Meanwhile, Snettisham is home to a globally significant estuarine landscape, renowned for two breathtaking spectacles: the winter skies filled with Pink-footed Geese and the mesmerizing wader displays of late summer.
As part of our Visitor Operations Team, you’ll work alongside the Visitor Experience Manager, Visitor Experience Officer, and a dedicated group of volunteers to deliver exceptional experiences across both reserves. This is a visitor-facing role, so outstanding people skills are essential. You will need to be experienced with professional use of social media.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting an inspirational events program that excites and engages visitors.
- Leading guided walks or workshops (or training to do so).
- Recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, championing diversity and inclusion.
We’re looking for someone adaptable, enthusiastic, and ready to jump in wherever needed. This is a two-day-a-week role, with some weekends, early mornings, and evenings required (with time off in lieu).
If you’re ready to inspire others and help protect nature for generations to come, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Computer literate to include professional use of social media
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
- A team player who can motivate and inspire people.
- Problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to manage and respond to customer needs and feedback.
- Ability to maximise opportunities for visitor engagement and income generation.
- Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Basic ID skills in UK wildlife
- Proven experience of event delivery
- Proven experience of customer service
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of managing and delivering against targets and KPI’s.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting data in a visitor experience environment.
- Successful experience of managing or supporting a team of staff and/or volunteers.
- Having contributed to a successful visitor project or visitor attraction.
- Working knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
- Health & Safety in the workplace
Additional Information:
- You will need to hold a full, manual driving licence that is valid in the UK.
- There will be regular travel between the two reserves and occasional travel within the wider community.
Closing date: 23:59, Friday 9th January 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 2 February 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

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37.5 hrs a week - 5 days out of 7 - Monday to Sunday - 24/7 shared rota
Our Vacancy
Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day
Do you love making a difference? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and compassion wherever you go? As a Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll be a vital part of someone’s journey—helping them live independently, confidently, and joyfully.
Whether it’s supporting with daily routines, encouraging hobbies, or simply being a kind presence, you’ll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. This is a role where your care truly counts—and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone’s life.
What You’ll Do
- Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks
- Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them
- Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities
- Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals
- Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable
- Work flexibly across services—including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings
- Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards
What You’ll Need
- A kind heart and a compassionate mindset
- A sense of humour and a resilient attitude
- Great communication skills and a team spirit
- Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours
- Respect for diversity and individual needs
- Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
- A satisfactory DBS check
- Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) – desirable but not essential
- Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care – desirable but not essential
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff recognition schemes
Please Read Before Applying
This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes sleep ins, weekends, and bank holidays. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
Closing date: 28/12/2025
Interviews will take place by no later than 9th January 2026.
About EMMS International
EMMS International is Scotland’s longest-serving international healthcare charity, founded in 1841. From its Scottish base, it works with partners in India, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Scotland and Zambia to improve healthcare for people in some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities.
Its work focuses on four strategic priorities:
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Non-Communicable Disease: Improving access to care and quality of life for people with NCDs and life-limiting conditions.
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Global Healthcare Workforce: Training and empowering healthcare workers, especially women from low-income backgrounds, to address workforce shortages.
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Health Emergency Response: Supporting health systems to prepare for and respond to disasters and crises such as floods, earthquakes and food shortages.
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Sustainable Healthcare: Strengthening healthcare facilities and services, including infrastructure such as solar power, so they can withstand economic and environmental pressures.
EMMS works through local partners, takes a rights-based and inclusive approach, and designs sustainable programmes that respect the environment and promote human rights. Its origins lie in the Christian faith, and it serves people of all faiths and none.
Following an organisational review, EMMS is creating a new Director of Fundraising role, separating fundraising and communications into two Director posts. EMMS is financially stable with healthy reserves, currently raising around £400,000 per year in fundraised income, plus a significant time-limited major donor gift ending in 2028.
The Director of Fundraising will:
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Lead the development of a diverse, sustainable fundraising strategy across multiple income streams (trusts and foundations, major donors, individual giving, community, corporates, legacies).
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Be hands-on in delivering this strategy, supported by an experienced Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy and a Stewardship Manager.
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Manage and grow relationships with donors and stakeholders, meeting ambitious income targets.
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Oversee budgets, forecasting and reporting, and contribute to organisational strategic and business planning.
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Line manage fundraising staff, setting objectives/KPIs and supporting their development.
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Sit on the Executive Leadership Team and play a proactive role in the wider management and development of the charity, including reporting to the CEO and attending some Board meetings.
What they’re looking for:
An experienced senior fundraiser with a strong track record of strategic income growth across multiple channels, excellent relationship-building skills, strong leadership and team management experience, and knowledge of the Scottish charity and fundraising landscape. You should be confident operating strategically and operationally, familiar with fundraising regulation and good practice, and able to communicate effectively with both Christian and secular audiences in line with EMMS’ faith-based heritage and health mission. Degree-level education or equivalent experience is required; membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (or willingness to join) is expected.
Terms and benefits:
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Salary: £63,313 – £70,347 (depending on experience) with annual inflationary rise
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Remote role with monthly meetings in central Edinburgh (more frequently in first three months)
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25–30 days annual leave (depending on length of service) + 10 public holidays
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8% employer pension contribution with salary sacrifice
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Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicle lease
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Flexible working, travel expenses to office, access to Edinburgh office, some international travel
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Life assurance (three times salary) and Aviva Digi-Care app
Application:
Apply by CV and covering letter (each up to 2 pages) by Monday 12 January 2026.
Interviews in Edinburgh: First stage – Thursday 29 January 2026; second stage – Tuesday 3 February 2026.
You must live in Scotland and have the right to work in the UK.
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Chief Executive Officer
Salary: c.£75 - 80,000 per annum
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: The role is, of necessity, office based, although flexibility for home working is expected where appropriate. Evening and weekend work will be required to attend networking and other events.
At Sussex community Foundation we are approaching our 20th anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone, we are looking for an ambitious and dynamic chief executive to lead us into the next 20 years, enabling us to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place.
At Sussex Community Foundation we bring inspirational people together to create the change Sussex needs. In our first 20 years we have built a reputation across the county as an authoritative voice in local philanthropy, attracting and retaining new Fundholders to the Foundation.
As a leading grant maker in the county, our reputation within the voluntary sector is incredibly important to us. We want to ensure that our future Chief Executive builds on these trusted relationships.
We have an experienced and influential Board who will support you in your role, backed up by an enthusiastic and committed team of experts in both fundraising and grant making.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Mark Spofforth OBE FCA - Chair of Trustees
Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 - noon
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To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.



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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Non Crimes Domestic Abuse Worker
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
Location: Wembley Police Station/Brent Civic Centre (occasional travel to Hammersmith office)
Hours: 35 Hours p/w, 9AM-5PM. Once quarterly you will need to work a Thursday from 1PM-9PM.
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Non-Crimes Assessment Worker will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. They will work within the team to make proactive contact attempts with a high volume of new referrals. Their main focus will be contacting the police cases that may otherwise not get referred into the service. Once this contact is established complete initial needs and risk assessments. They shall provide initial advice and crisis safety planning before the case is allocated to an IDVA/caseworker or referred to the appropriate partner agency for ongoing support. They will provide this high quality support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from the age of 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice, civil remedies, housing and related matters.
About You:
You will have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on survivors and children. Be skilled in risk management and safety planning and is experienced in domestic violence advocacy, who has worked with a high volume of clients who have complex and multiple needs. You will have a countenance that remains calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis and you will have experience working within safeguarding procedures.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
- Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21 December 2025 @ 23:59
- Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented and resilient Business Systems Administrator to join our IT Team located at our Head Office in Islington.
£37,500.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
Look Ahead recognises that data and the applications that collect data have an important role in the future success of the business. Look Ahead are delivering a Digital Transformation programme, Move Forward, and we need to have the right business systems management structure in place to offer continual support, development, and improvements to our business systems and to provide insight into the organisation's data.
The Business System Administrator (FTC) role is a support role focused on managing application support requests and providing routine application support, advice, and system administration for key business systems.
The post holder will act as the first point of contact and work as part of a team to maintain these systems. Support services will be delivered by adopting a triage support approach, with more complex issues and project work being escalated to Look Ahead's second line application support specialists.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent coordination and analytical skills, be adept at issue management and be able to work as part of a team to deliver issue resolution for the relevant applications and technologies. This role can be delivered as a hybrid role, with the primary office location being Look Ahead's Head Office although the post holder may be required to visit some of our services from time to time as part of their service delivery.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a potential 6-month extension.
Essential:
Hands on knowledge of and involvement in system administration for various systems, including at least one Housing Management System
Previous history of supporting multiple business systems
Self-starter with good initiative
Well organised, methodical
Good Problem solving / analytical skills
Experienced in issue resolution
Excellent attention to detail
Success orientated
The ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
Experience working in an aligned sector to Look Ahead or an NFP
Civica Cx (Housing Management System)
CRM workflow solutions
Experience of software testing, including test script creation and UAT management
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Are you an organised, proactive, and people-focused individual with a positive, can-do attitude? Do you enjoy motivating others and delivering engaging training? We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator & Trainer to play a key role in supporting and developing our volunteer community.
While prior experience working directly with volunteers is beneficial, it’s not essential. What matters most is your enthusiasm, strong organisational skills, and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in a varied and rewarding role.
About Us
The Life Chance Trust is a South Devon-based charity transforming the futures of young people aged 16–25 who have experienced trauma, adversity, or disrupted education. Through mentoring, life skills development, and community engagement, we empower young people to build resilience, achieve their goals, and thrive.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator & Trainer to recruit, train, and support a growing team of volunteer mentors. This role combines coordination, training delivery, and hands-on involvement in our programmes, offering a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen the volunteer experience within a young and evolving charity.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full volunteer recruitment process, ensuring safer recruitment best practice throughout.
- Design, develop, and deliver engaging training, supervision, and an ongoing CPD programme for volunteers.
- Create and implement a volunteer reward and recognition programme, including events and initiatives to support retention.
- Conduct two volunteer feedback surveys annually, capturing insights to inform learning and improvement.
- Support the delivery of Life Skills Workshops on topics such as wellbeing, cooking, budgeting, and employability.
- Network across Devon to raise awareness of the charity and attract new volunteers.
- Build strong relationships with partners and represent The Life Chance Trust within the community.
What We Offer
- A warm, friendly, and supportive working environment
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development
About You
Essential
- Upbeat, enthusiastic, and motivated, with a flexible and proactive approach
- Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work at pace
- Experience managing or coordinating volunteers or staff
- Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
- A relevant qualification (minimum Level 3)
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience delivering training or workshops
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and volunteer management systems
- Background or qualification in HR or administration
Safeguarding & Inclusion
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Transforming life chances for young people aged 16–25 Through trauma-informed mentoring, wellbeing support, and youth-led progression.
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Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £15,859.03 per annum
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 23 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to join Refuge as a domestic abuse refuge worker, providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our refuge accommodation in Warwickshire.
The post holder will work closely with survivors from the point of crisis and admission to the refuge, through to move on from the emergency accommodation. This involves providing a personalised, holistic support and safety plan, enabling survivors to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice.
You will also work in partnership with both statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that the whole range of survivors’ needs are met.
A key requirement is to ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 12 January 2026
Interview Date: 20 January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone to provide operational leadership for our Carer Support Service, ensuring safe, consistent, and compassionate handling of enquiries and triage aligned with our service model.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing our Carer Support Line and initial triage, ensuring informed and proportionate decisions.
- Managing daily enquiry flow, guide team members, and coordinate early intervention cases for appropriate allocation.
- Holding a mixed caseload, including mid- high complexity cases, and act as deputy operational lead when required.
Every year in the UK thousands of unpaid carers look after someone with dementia but receive little or no support. At Dementia Carers Count, we stand for them. We campaign for change and provide practical, emotional and financial support to dementia carers across the UK.
We’re looking for someone with a breadth of experience, who has a willingness to support others and learn new skills. The role can be based anywhere in the UK, with attendance at occasional in -person team meetings in London.
We are a small and remote multi-disciplinary team, committed to making a difference for carers and supporting each other.
If you like the sound of the role, and believe you have the skills and experience to join us, then we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you
- Generous Annual Leave plus the option to purchase additional Leave
- Workplace Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Company sick pay policy
- Enhanced carers, family and other leave
- Remote working with travel costs paid
- A commitment to flexible working
- A commitment to support your learning and development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Membership Engagement Co-ordinator
£31,000 - £33,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London NW1 (with hybrid working)
Permanent, full-time
The Faculty of Public Health is recruiting to the new role of Membership Engagement Co-ordinator.
The Membership Engagement Co-ordinator will sit within the Faculty's small communications team to support a consistent and enhanced approach to engagement with Faculty members at local level, working closely with the Faculty's Local Board Members.
This new role will also seek to promote Faculty membership across the four nations of the UK, and provide other support to the Faculty's membership communications function.
The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is full of people who are passionate about improving people’s lives.
We’re a small charity with around 20 paid staff at any one time. Every so often new opportunities arise for people to join the staff team and help to make a difference, but we rely on the amazing support of our members to deliver much of our important work. The Faculty of Public Health operates a hybrid working scheme with staff working 1 day a week in the office at minimum.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter via the application link.
Closing date: 21 January 2026.
Please send your CV and covering letter
We’re looking for a Digital Product Owner who genuinely enjoys turning ideas into practical, well-built digital products. In this role, you’ll sit at the heart of our digital development work working with colleagues across the organisation to understand what users need and what the business is trying to achieve. You’ll help shape the direction of new features, translate concepts into clear plans, and make sure our products are not only functional but genuinely useful.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll spend your time working closely with developers, Product Managers and UX specialists, helping to refine requirements, prioritise the backlog and keep delivery running smoothly. From writing user stories and understanding technical constraints to supporting sprint planning and championing quality, you’ll be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle. If you enjoy solving problems, digging into technical detail and working in an agile environment, you’ll feel right at home.
This role is ideal for someone who’s confident communicating with both technical and non-technical teams, and who wants to see their work make a real impact. You’ll bring experience of digital product development, a strong grasp of the systems and tools behind modern digital platforms, and the ability to balance user needs with business goals. In return, you’ll join a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, and where you can help shape the future of our digital experience.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Do you enjoy crafting stories that bridge divides and create powerful connections? Are you an organised, proactive operator who thrives in a dynamic team? Do you want to help shape a growing community of social leaders tackling poverty in the United Kingdom?
UK Acumen Academy is looking for a Communications & Operations Officer to support our programmes and spread the word about our UK Fellows. We are seeking a self-starter with experience designing and delivering impactful communications who’s eager to learn, collaborate, and grow.
About UK Acumen Academy
UK Acumen Academy is a charity (Charity number 1185457) that develops and delivers transformative leadership programmes, including the Acumen Fellowship, to equip social entrepreneurs across the United Kingdom with the tools and community needed to strengthen their leadership, scale their impact, and create lasting change.
As the regional partner of Acumen Academy, the world’s school for social change, we are building a locally-rooted and globally-connected network of extraordinary leaders and organisations dedicated to solving problems of poverty and building a world based on dignity.
Through our flagship UK Fellows Programme, we have provided catalytic support to 85 Founders, CEOs, and senior leaders, whose innovations have positively impacted over 3 million lives across the United Kingdom.
Role Summary
As Communications & Operations Officer, you will strengthen how Acumen Academy UK communicates and delivers its mission - supporting bold social leaders and amplifying their stories of change.
Your focus will be on communications: creating and sharing campaigns that tell the story of our Fellows, programmes, and partnerships. Alongside this, you will play a key operations support role, ensuring the smooth running of our programmes, events, and participant communications.
Working closely with the UK Director, Senior Programme Manager, and Acumen Academy’s global marketing team, you’ll help shape how we reach new audiences, engage our growing community, and turn insights into action - while developing your own professional skills and networks.
This role is a full-time role and has a salary of £25,000 to £28,000 per year (depending on experience).
Key Responsibilities
Communications
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Design and deliver digital campaigns, newsletters, and social media that amplify the work and impact of UK Fellows
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Write and edit engaging content for blogs, reports, and events that tell the story of our community and partners
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Collaborate with Acumen Academy’s global marketing team to align messaging, share content, and contribute to global storytelling initiatives
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Track and evaluate engagement data to inform strategy and improve communications performance
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Create visual assets (using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud) that are on-brand, accessible, and inspiring
Operations
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Coordinate event logistics, participant communications, and cohort updates to support smooth programme delivery
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Manage systems such as Airtable, GDrive, and Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting
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Support data collection and impact reporting for projects and funders
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Contribute to improving internal processes that strengthen the participant and partner experience
Qualifications and skills
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Experience creating and managing digital communications (email, social media, web, or campaigns)
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Have an eye for detail
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Can use data to learn and refine
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Comfortable with ambiguity and can take initiative
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Can build strong, authentic relationships and enjoy working collaboratively
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Care deeply about social change and are aligned with Acumen’s values: humility & audacity, integrity & respect, listening & leadership, generosity & accountability
Nice to have:
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Experience crafting stories that connect diverse audiences to purpose
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Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Hubspot, or similar tools
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Experience working in purpose-driven or community-focused organisations
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An understanding of the UK social-impact ecosystem
About Time to Shine: This role is part of the Time to Shine leadership programme established by The Rank Foundation. If successful, you will join a cohort of emerging leaders across the Rank network. Over 12 months, you will take part in structured training and peer learning designed to strengthen your leadership, communication, and organisational skills while contributing to your host organisation’s impact.
We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You do not need to meet every criterion to be considered. As this role is part of the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine programme, we particularly welcome applications from people who may be underemployed or unemployed, while still warmly encouraging anyone who feels they could thrive in the role to apply.
Employee benefits at UK Acumen Academy
We care about our people and giving them the things they need to succeed, and we are passionate about UK Acumen Academy being a great place to work. Wherever possible we aim to give each person responsibility to choose when and where they work, and to find the right balance between team-based and home working. We have shared office space in Somerset House, and for those working at home we’ll provide you with a laptop and an allowance to get yourself set up. Our pro-rata benefits include:
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Flexible working (with 2 days in the office)
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33 fully flexible holiday days (including the 8 UK bank holidays)
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£600 annual budget for learning and development
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Access to all Acumen Academy’s online courses free of charge
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Monthly in-person team days
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Monthly working-from-home allowance
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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3% employer pension contribution
How to apply:
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Stage 1: Complete your online application (tell us what you can do)
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Stage 2: Invited to an video interview with the UK Senior Programme Manager
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Stage 3: Invited to complete a short case-study exercise (show us what you can do)
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Stage 4: Invited to a video/in-person interview with the UK Acumen Academy team
Diversity: UK Acumen Academy knows that we are strongest when our team has a variety of experience, expertise, and insights to draw from. For us, diversity isn’t merely a strategy: it’s an essential part of our organisational success. We are committed to ensuring that UK Acumen Academy is representative of our society at large, and is an inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, and socioeconomic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Engagment Worker
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Job Title: Engagement Worker
Location: Havering, based within the service. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £27,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00 or 13:00 - 21:00 on a rota basis. Shift patterns and weekly hours may vary dependent on service and resident requirements
About the Role
We're looking for an Engagement Worker to join our residential service based in Havering which is a 25 bed, 24 hour service delivering support to adults who have multiple and complex needs within a supported accommodation setting. You will support with various aspects within the service, with a focus on providing social contact and company to help enhance quality of life, personal safety, health and security, sustainment of tenancy and improving financial independence. You will support our residents to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to gain greater independence, supporting them back into the community.
You will be at the forefront of delivering a trauma-informed, person-centred service, supporting individuals through rehabilitation, reablement, and resettlement. This includes assisting with engagement activities, developing support plans, and providing access to appropriate interventions to help residents move towards independence.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Supporting residents to access the resources, tools, and networks they need to achieve their goals.
- Develop, participate in, and encourage residents to participate in the running and development of various projects and activities.
- Promoting independence through life skills training, practical support, and empowerment.
- Recognising and responding to mental and physical health needs and safeguarding concerns.
- Supporting the creation of a safe, welcoming and psychologically informed living environment.
- Carrying out housing management tasks including reporting repairs, maintaining communal areas, and health and safety checks.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
- Awareness of external opportunities which are available such as with education, employment and benefits
- Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
- Ability to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers
- IT ability to use our online CRM systems and Microsoft programs daily
- Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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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!
Support Coach
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Job Title: Support Coach
Location: Bermondsey, Close to Surrey Quays station. (This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service) Please note that this service has step free and lift access.
Salary: £27,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota varying between 08:00 - 21:30 which includes 12.5 hour shifts with 1 hour unpaid break, approximately 3 shifts per week. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements including weekends and bank holidays so flexibility will be required.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Coach to join our new Independent Approved Premises commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP) on day shifts with a rolling rota. You will support residents recently released from prison in a residential setting, helping them reintegrate into the community. You will work with residents to create tailored support plans, identify their needs, goals, and skills, and motivate them to reach their potential. You will encourage engagement in activities and the community, provide tools for life skills, and ensure effective risk management with a strong focus on public protection. The team work closely with one another and support which achieving overall service KPI's, and you will be part of making a greater change. Everyday looks different so this is perfect for someone who wants a role where no two days are the same.
Some Key Responsibilities Include:
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times
- Engaging with residents, ensuring they are adhering to their license conditions. This may include planning activities to engage them with other people, communities, and opportunities
- Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service
- Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins
- Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
About You
We're looking for someone who has a true passion to help make a difference and contribute to providing safer communities for all. You will be comfortable working within the criminal justice setting, and supporting residents to have access to the tools and resources to better enhance their quality of life after their release from prison. You will be able to work in a fast paced environment, be proactive, and have resilience to challenges. You will have insight into criminal justice settings and the ability to connect with people from varied backgrounds who face multiple and complex challenges. You will thrive working within the team as well as independently, and be comfortable with working with people who have different offending histories. We're looking for someone who can build trust and rapport with others, and has a positive outlook, which can be used to support others. We also look for:
- Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management. Able to use own initiative
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours or a good understanding of the sector.
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
- Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health
- Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 2nd week of January.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets