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Job Title:  Paediatric Occupational Therapist 

Location:  Watford and Hemel Hempstead 

Salary: Banding depending on experience, with pension option. 

DBS checks are required.

Job Type: Permanent - 15 hours a week on Monday and Fridays, 11 weeks per Hertfordshire term

About us: 

Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.

Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. Through expert therapies, vital in-home support, specialist training and all important social and respite events for the whole family.

We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, care, and community, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to face the journey ahead. 

About the role: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join and work in a multidisciplinary team alongside a Physiotherapist and Speech and Language Therapist, family support and specialist workers, and the families/carers of the children. 

Skills and Experience Required: 

• Qualified Occupational Therapist

• Relevant experience in the assessment and treatment of children with a physical disability 

• Clear understanding of current legislation regarding safeguarding of children 

• Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection 

• IT literate 

• Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills 

Diversity statement:  

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds. 

Safeguarding statement: 

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.

Interview date: TBC

Interview location: Hemel Hempstead

Reg Charity no 1198233 (formerly 1122745). Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. 

Would you like to support a dynamic annual conference that brings together a diverse group of people to learn, be inspired and collaborate to achieve workplace justice and fight poverty and discrimination?

Workplace Justice is a new company limited by guarantee that has been created to take forward the annual New Organising Conference. The New Organising Conference is unique in bringing together a diverse group of participants - trade unions established and new, community organisers, not for profits, academics, lawyers and journalists, with a shared interest in worker rights. In September 2025 60 people will deliver 40 different sessions to an audience of 135 people.

Overview of the role

This role, which will be largely remote, with regular online supervision and periodic meet-ups, offers the opportunity to support an important social justice initiative which has received hugely positive feedback from participants. You will have a high degree of autonomy, and a varied and interesting workload, as well as the opportunity to interact with and meet inspiring activists and educators.  Because of the annual cycle of the conference, you will ideally be able to flex your working hours across the year, with the opportunity for a four week break after the conference.

Job description

To provide operational support for Workplace Justice and the New Organising Conference with a particular focus on outreach and social media but also covering finance, website, participant database, registration, and governance.

Outreach and Operations Support Manager, New Organising Conference

3/4 days/week circa £33,000 f/t/e/

Background

Workplace Justice is the organisational home of the annual New Organising Conference, now in its third year, with support from the Network for Social Change The New Organising Conference, held over a weekend, is unique in bringing together a diverse group of participants - trade unions established and new, community organisers, not for profits, academics, lawyers and journalists, with a shared interest in worker rights and community organising. Participants learn, get inspiration and form new collaborations. In September 2025, 60 people delivered 44 different sessions to an audience of 130 people. You can see videos of past conferences here.

Overview of the role

This role is largely remote, with weekly online supervision and monthly meet-ups with the Coordinator, and twice yearly Board meetups. It offers the opportunity to support an important social justice initiative which has received hugely positive feedback from participants. You will have a high degree of autonomy, and a varied and interesting workload, as well as the opportunity to interact with and meet inspiring activists and educators.  Because of the annual cycle of the conference you will ideally be able to flex your working hours across the year, with the opportunity for a four week break after the conference. You are unlikely to be able to take more than one week’s holiday during July and August.

Summary job description

To provide operational support for Workplace Justice and the New Organising Conference, focussing on marketing and communications including social media but with responsibility in addition for finance, the participant database and governance.

The role offers 5 weeks paid holiday. PAYE or self-employed status for discussion.

Key tasks

• Raising the profile of NOC and attracting participants and session leaders through social media, email communications and networking

• Responsibility for ensuring the website evolves in line with the needs of the Conference

• Maintaining and operating a database of participants, past and present

• Managing the registration of participants to the conference including taking payment and where necessary issuing invoices, and recruiting volunteers to assist at the conference

• Supporting the Board led process to select sessions and plan the programme

• Attending the conference and trouble shooting as necessary

• Operating a simple finance system

• Support as needed for initiatives arising from the NOC

• Any other support tasks that may be required

Person specification

Essential

• At least three years experience in a similar role

• Contacts in and understanding of the trade union movement, UK or international

• Proven track record of using outreach on social media to achieve results

• Experience of working independently

• Close attention to detail in data handling

• Persuasive and constructive manner in dealing with other people

• Familiarity with website editors e.g Squarespace

• Experience of basic financial management

Desirable

• Experience of using the Action Network system

• Experience of event management

• Ability to accommodate peaks and troughs in workflow

• Experience of using graphic design software e.g. Canva, Adobe

• Experience of website design

• Experience of managing projects or operations with multiple stakeholders

Online interviews will be on October 10th with final in person interviews held in London on October 14th. If selected for an interview, we will email the interview questions ahead of the interview. As well as interviews there will be tests of competencies. All non AI generated applications with an email address will be acknowledged. If selected you will be expected to attend a 24 retreat with the Board on 5/6 December.

We especially welcome applications from people who are or have been marginalised in society on the basis of their class background, income, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexuality, or other characteristics. 

Key dates

• The closing date for applications is midnight on October 4th

• Online interviews will be on October 10th with notification on October 8th.

• In person interviews will be held in London on October 14th with notification on October 11th.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.

About the role

The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis.  The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.

About us

Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 2 October 2025

Personal statement (no more than one side of A4), CV - ideally in Word format - and completed monitoring form should be emailed to recruitment. The information on the diversity monitoring form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.

Please send in your application as soon as possible. 

Please also ensure you have also completed and submitted the diversity monitoring form provided on this site. The information on the form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only. These forms will not be treated as part of your application. 

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

This is an exciting role in a unique organisation.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. 

We are looking for a Sports Development Manager (Clubs and Performance) to lead a high performing team, delivering support for our TeamUCL clubs and performance sport programmes. 

The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). The role necessitates travel to our UCL East Campus and meetings/events on campus and across London. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

Do you have experience of managing and supporting staff to deliver organisational objectives? Do you have an in-depth knowledge of university sport, and the wider HE sport and physical activity landscape? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will have proven success in delivering large scale events, experience of developing clubs and performance sport programmes and a clear understanding of relevant health and safety process. 

Our client is a vibrant Surrey-based charity, committed to building futures for local people by providing services that support and assist disadvantaged and vulnerable people; their wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities. They are now looking to recruit for a new Family Centre Manager, to oversee their family centre based in Mole Valley.

As Family Centre Manager you will lead and manage the daily operations of the Family Centre provision to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 years (up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs) that are identified as the most need of support or have emerging needs. You will oversee a dedicated team of Family Support Workers and will develop partnerships and embed  working protocols with relevant partners to deliver a range of targeted, integrated early childhood services. You will manage the collection and analysis of national and local data in partnership with the local authority and partners, to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of the children's centre services and inform future planning using Early Help Management system (EHM).

To apply for this role, you will have extensive experience of working with children, young people and families, and will have managerial experience in a relevant professional area. You will have experience of establishing and maintaining effecting working relationships with other agencies and professions and will have demonstrable experience in collating, analysing and reporting data from a range of sources and using this to make recommendations for performance improvement. Previous experience of using the casework management system Early Help Management (EHM) is desirable.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Please note, this role will be based at the Mole Valley Family Centre in Dorking (with one day working from home, after successful completion of probationary period).

Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH
Department: Comms
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent

RABI is the farmers charity.

RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.

At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.

Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.

RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The PR & Marketing Manager is a specialist media and storytelling lead within RABI’s Marketing and Communications team, with a core focus on strengthening the charity’s voice across agricultural, regional and national media. This pivotal role requires a journalistically minded communications professional with a strong track record in media engagement, story sourcing, and reactive PR. With a firm grasp of audience insight, campaign messaging and fast-paced content development, the postholder will manage all inbound media enquiries, drive proactive press activity, and lead the creation of compelling editorial and campaign copy that elevates RABI’s brand and influence.

The role reports to the Senior Strategic Communications Manager and is supported by the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. It will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to uncover impactful stories, draft powerful messaging and manage time-sensitive responses. This role is ideal for a media professional with experience in journalism, public relations or press office environments who brings a blend of creativity, copywriting skill, and newsroom agility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PR and Media Relations

• Lead the delivery of RABI’s press office function, including proactive media outreach, reactive response, and managing journalist relationships.
• Continually scope, plan and deliver media engagement activity to secure positive and frequent press coverage across agricultural, health, regional, and national media.
• Draft compelling press releases, media packs, statements, and comment pieces aligned to RABI’s strategic priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain a live, segmented database of journalists, editors, sector influencers and media contacts.
• Serve as contact for media handling during high-profile campaigns, events, or issues, supported by senior colleagues and external PR agency partners.

Campaign Marketing and Creative Development

• Develop and implement creative marketing campaigns to support RABI’s major initiatives, appeals, events, and sector outreach.
• Coordinate the production of marketing content including videography, photography and storytelling assets.
• Direct the framework and management of RABI’s online asset library.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including External Affairs and Fundraising, to create engaging marketing outputs tailored to key audiences.
• Oversee third-party designers, writers, photographers and multimedia producers for marketing and PR related materials.
• Ensure all outputs are brand-consistent, audience-focused, and aligned with RABI’s tone of voice and messaging guidelines.

Publications and Content Planning

• Oversee the planning and delivery of RABI’s outward-facing publications and branded content, ensuring they align with organisational priorities, audience needs, and campaign timelines.
• Act as editorial lead—commissioning, writing, and editing content in collaboration with internal teams, external contributors, designers and printers.
• Manage project timelines and workflows for all publications, from initial scoping through to production and distribution, ensuring content is delivered to a consistently high standard and to deadline.
• Maintain high standards of content governance, applying editorial judgement and ensuring compliance with brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and legal/ethical requirements (e.g. safeguarding, consent, GDPR).
• Work closely with the Senior Strategic Communications Manager to shape RABI’s long-term publications roadmap, ensuring that content plays a strategic role in reputation building and stakeholder influence.

Digital Collaboration and Integrated Marketing

• Work in close partnership with the Digital Communications team on the cohesive planning and delivery of integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Support the Digital Communication team’s planning and rollout of supporter journeys via email, ensuring communications that reflect RABI’s brand voice and objectives.
• Input into CRM-led campaign planning using Microsoft Dynamics 365, helping segment audiences, personalise outreach and track engagement.
• Share campaign results and insights with the Digital Communications team to jointly evaluate performance and identify opportunities for refinement and learning.

Team and Project Leadership

• Line-manage the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, ensuring clear direction, regular feedback, and development support.
• Support the delivery of integrated campaign plans led by the Senior Strategic Communications Manager, ensuring timely implementation of PR and marketing deliverables.

Brand Awareness and Recognition

• Identify new opportunities to grow brand awareness and RABI’s share of voice within the agricultural and wider wellbeing sectors.
• Lead on promotional activity for awards submissions, key events and organisational milestones.
• Create and coordinate celebratory communications for sector recognition, shortlists or accolades achieved by RABI.

Insight, Evaluation and Learning

• Track campaign and media engagement performance using AgilityPR and generate insights to optimise future planning.
• Produce monthly reporting dashboards for the Senior Strategic Communications Manager with narrative summaries of media reach, campaign engagement, and PR activity.
• Apply a test-and-learn approach to campaign marketing, incorporating audience insight, message testing and performance data into continuous improvement cycles

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in public relations, media engagement, or campaign marketing, with a demonstrable track record of leading successful, high-profile communications activity.
• Proven ability to manage integrated marketing campaigns from concept to delivery.
• Exceptional copywriting skills with a flair for storytelling and message crafting.
• Experience in managing staff or direct reports
• Proven experience developing publications and editorial outputs in a professional setting, including commissioning, writing, and managing multi-stage content workflows.
• Ability to transform complex or sensitive material into clear, compelling narratives for varied audiences.
• Confidence working with designers, printers and digital producers to deliver high-quality, on-brand content across formats.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work across multiple priorities with confidence.
• An understanding of brand application across different channels and content formats.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools
• Strong understanding of email marketing principles and experience working collaboratively with Digital teams on CRM-supported campaigns.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Desirable

• Experience working within the charity, health, rural affairs, or public services sector.
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector or issues affecting rural communities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

BENEFITS

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site parking.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

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About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

About the Role

As RHI Manager, you will support the team to provide independent, high quality face-to-face support for vulnerable young people who have been missing from care, whether this takes place for first time and or if this happens regularly in order to minimise risk and reduce the number of incidents of young people going missing from home and care.

You will work closely alongside the Local Authority and wider professional network to understand the reasons that young people may be missing from home or care and identify strategies to minimise the risk.  Your working time for this role is split 50% as a Senior Family Support Worker and 50% undertaking management responsibilities.

 St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or above (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, Youth & Community etc).
• At least two years’ experience of working with young people and their families in a social care setting.
• An understanding of the Children Act 1989 and knowledge of good safeguarding practice.
• A good understanding of the social issues and challenges that young people face in society
• Awareness of the risks facing young runaways, with particular regards to exploitation and trafficking (i.e. CSE and CCE)
• Knowledge of agencies and resources relevant to supporting families and young people in crisis.

In return we offer:

• Salary of up to £34,700 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 level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. 

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

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

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.

For further details about this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification visit our website.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.

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

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

Summary of the role

The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead and manage all marketing and communications activities to maximise our brand recognition and deliver our key messages in line with the Charity’s mission and strategic goals. The role will bring creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking to ensure that the Charity achieves its ambitious 2030 strategy.

Who we are

ADSS (Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services) believes in enabling those who live with dementia to live well. ADSS is Kent’s biggest independent charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. Following a significant expansion in 2022, the team is now supporting more people than ever before.

Main Purpose of Job

The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic marketing and communication plans that support the organisation’s goals and enhance its brand visibility. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership, creativity, and communication skills to manage internal and external communications, media relations, digital marketing, and brand development ensuring the Charity achieves its ambitious 2030 strategy.

Principal Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

·Implement the new marketing and communications strategy to increase brand recognition, deliver our impact message and support our fundraising ambitions.

·Monitor and report on delivery of the strategy. . Play a leadership role in committees and working groups bringing your marketing and communications expertise to help influence decision making.

·Be an Ambassador for ADSS: embody its values and be a role model for the organisational culture.  

Marketing Strategy and Execution

·Refine and implement comprehensive marketing and communications plans to support ADSS’s mission, programs, and services.

·Collaborate with senior leadership to align marketing strategies with organisational goals and priorities.

·Manage the organisation's digital and print marketing initiatives, including social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and brochures.

·Utilize analytics tools to track marketing performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize campaigns.

·Revise and update the strategy based on evaluation and learning.

Content Creation and Storytelling

·Create compelling, relevant, and engaging content for various platforms including websites, blogs, newsletters, social media channels, and press releases.

·Oversee the development and ongoing management of our website to become a key channel for fundraising, promoting our services and informing people affected by dementia.

·Develop and maintain a consistent brand voice that reflects ADSS’s values and resonates with stakeholders.

·Highlight client stories, testimonials, and case studies to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia-related issues, ADSS services and our expertise in this space.

Public Relations and Media Relations

·Build and maintain relationships with local media, journalists, stakeholder communications teams and content creators to secure coverage of ADSS’s initiatives, events, and key messages.

·Coordinate media outreach, including press releases, pitches, and media events.

·Represent ADSS at community and media events as needed to promote the organisation’s visibility.

Event Promotion and Community Engagement

·Collaborate with individual teams to create marketing strategies and campaigns that increase attendance and engagement at services, fundraising and community events.

·Promote awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia through events, campaigns, and community partnerships.

·Build relationships with Communication teams from our key stakeholders and partners to promote joint initiatives and messaging.

Social Media and Digital Engagement

·Manage ADSS’s social media presence, including creating content, monitoring engagement, and growing the organization’s online following.

·Stay updated on social media trends and digital marketing strategies to ensure the organisation maintains a strong online presence.

·Track and report on digital engagement metrics to continuously refine online strategies.

Internal Communications

·Develop internal communications to keep staff, volunteers, and board members informed about organisational updates, events, and news.

·Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communications channels.

General Responsibilities

Abide by organisational policies and practices including Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality.

Participate in your own appraisal with your line manager. Work with your line manager to review professional development and undertake training as agreed.

Provide management support and coaching for staff on marketing and communications matters, as required.

Contribute through ADSS meetings, training and outreach/events to the development of ADSS’s services.

Contribute to and attend internal/external events and support the CEO/COO/SLT with the promotion of the organisation’s workplace culture.

Carry out any other duties which are considered commensurate with the post.

ABOUT TRAIN

TRAIN is a youth work charity based in South Oxfordshire. We support young people aged 10 to 18 in Didcot, Wallingford and the surrounding areas, especially those who are under-served.

Young people in our communities are facing complex challenges. Mental health struggles, pressures at school, family instability and the impact of poverty can leave them feeling isolated or overlooked. Too often, they don’t have access to the right support at the right time. TRAIN exists to change that. We offer trusted relationships with adults outside positions of authority, safe spaces where young people can be themselves, and opportunities to grow in confidence, make positive choices and feel part of their community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a key support role in a small, values-driven charity. While most people know TRAIN for its youth work, the smooth running of our organisation depends on good systems, clear admin and reliable behind-the-scenes support. That’s what this role is about.

As Charity Support Officer, you’ll take care of the day-to-day admin that keeps us organised, while also supporting projects and events that help TRAIN grow. Some responsibilities are regular — such as finance processing, HR and volunteer onboarding, responding to enquiries and keeping records accurate. Others will vary week to week, from preparing a funder report to liaising with contractors on a website update or helping coordinate the Didcot Youth Festival.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and comfortable juggling different tasks. You won’t be expected to lead major projects or make big decisions, but you will be the first port of call for the small, steady tasks that make a big difference. If you enjoy variety, value attention to detail, and want to play a part in supporting life-changing youth work, this role could be a good fit.

This is a part-time role of 15 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly. The role is based in Didcot or Wallingford with hybrid working. We expect at least some office time each week, but for exceptional candidates, we will consider a fully remote arrangement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary: £26,403–£28,142 FTE, pro-rated, depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent, part-time (15 hours per week)
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension: 3% employer contribution
• Flexible working: We’re happy to consider various flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, fully remote, term-time only and job shares. We can also be flexible about the exact number of hours and how they are worked during the week.
• Professional development: Tailored learning and training opportunities
• Wellbeing: Access to an employee assistance programme with mental health and wellbeing support
• Culture: Supportive, collaborative team with regular catch-ups and shared learning

JOB DESCRIPTION

Core (day-to-day focus)

• Communications and enquiries – be the first point of contact for general enquiries via email and social media, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Project coordination and events – Coordinate various ad hoc projects (e.g. website refresh, new systems) and provide support for events such as the Didcot Youth Festival.
• HR and volunteer support – coordinate onboarding for staff and volunteers, including references, DBS checks and inductions.
• Office and building liaison – help keep the Didcot youth centre running smoothly by liaising with the landlord/service manager and handling facilities needs.
• Team support – provide admin support across the CEO, staff and trustees, including scheduling, minute-taking and document preparation.

Important (regular, but secondary to the above)

• Finance administration – support the CEO and our bookkeeper with tasks such as processing invoices, expenses, payments and payroll information.
• Data and monitoring – keep records up to date (attendance, impact data, safeguarding logs) for accurate reporting.
• Comms basics – work with the Fundraising and Communications Coordinator to update the website, draft newsletters and prepare supporter updates.
• Database and records – maintain supporter, volunteer and young people’s contact details.
• Policies and procedures – keep master copies organised and flag review dates.
• Health & safety admin – support with risk assessments, building checks and first aid supplies.

Occasional (as needed)

• Fundraising support – assist with funder reports, donor thank-yous and admin for community events.
• Safeguarding admin – support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with record-keeping and DBS renewals (admin only).
• Governance support – assist with trustee papers, annual returns and filings.
• Supplies and logistics – order office supplies, consumables and manage petty cash/card reconciliation.
• IT and systems – liaise with IT suppliers on logins, backups or new staff accounts.
• Insurance/licensing renewals – track renewal dates and ensure processes are followed.

ABOUT YOU

We don’t expect you to have experience in every area of this role — we know people pick up skills in different ways. What matters most is that you’re organised, reliable and keen to support the team.

Essential qualities

• Organised and detail-focused, able to keep systems and records tidy.
• Good communicator, confident in responding to emails, calls and enquiries in a professional and friendly way.
• Comfortable juggling different tasks and adapting to what’s needed week by week.
• IT literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently but also collaborate well as part of a small team.
• Motivated by making a difference for young people through the support you provide.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (we will arrange this before you start).

Desirable qualities

• Experience of charity administration, finance or HR processes.
• Familiarity with database/CRM systems or monitoring tools.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or supporting events.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection or health and safety admin.
• Experience preparing simple reports or supporting fundraising admin.

We’re open to people from a wide range of backgrounds. This role could suit someone returning to work after a period away from paid employment, or someone looking to transfer into charity work from another sector.

Equal opportunities

TRAIN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the youth work sector. We welcome diversity in age, ethnicity, faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and lived experience.

Safer recruitment

TRAIN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Recruitment to this post will include references and an enhanced DBS check.

Make a real difference with Stonewater

At Stonewater, we're on a mission to be the go-to provider for young people - and that means putting them at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and visionary leader to help us deliver life-changing services that support young people and individuals with mental health needs.

As our Supported Housing Operations Manager, you’ll take the lead across a group of our supported living services. Your role will be pivotal in shaping vibrant, inclusive services that champion co-production, unlock sustainable futures, and give young people the best possible start in life.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and inspiring Service Managers to deliver outstanding services
• Driving operational excellence across supported living schemes within your portfolio
• Building strong, strategic partnerships with local stakeholders to create real impact
• Championing high standards of customer satisfaction and achieving key performance targets
• Bringing fresh ideas and energy to our work with young people and our wider supported living offer

Your portfolio may include schemes across Dorset, Devon, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. This is a home-based role with regular travel to sites, so flexibility is essential as our services continue to grow. The successful applicant will be required to register as our Ofsted Nominated Individual and take part in an on-call rota.

Here is a short video from a former customer of one of our Supported Housing services -

https://youtu.be/FBkEEaTzRsI?si=rl4EF6MCCn8AgWS0

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in managing Supported Living services
• A confident leader with a clear vision for innovative, sustainable service delivery
• Strong budgeting, performance management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A natural collaborator who thrives on partnership working
• Someone who’s self-motivated, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and best practice in supported housing
• A track record of securing service growth and delivering successful contracts

Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Discover Stonewater:

Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.

We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation.

Are you ready to #DiscoverStonewater?

Our Client is a dynamic and passionate team committed to reversing the most significant decline in young people's well-being in over a generation. They believe it's not inevitable that children's lives get harder every year and they have a bold plan to change this. Their Major Appeal represents the most ambitious investment in early help and mental health support they have ever made. The team is now looking to appoint a Corporate Partnerships Manager and Prospectus is leading the search.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will build a robust prospect pipeline of high-value corporate partnership opportunities and be a knowledge leader within prioritised business sector. You will produce bespoke, persuasive and high-quality proposals, pitches and campaigns, ultimately securing multiple new corporate partnerships each year. Collaborating closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will work across activity groups to develop communications strategies for each corporate supporter segment to maximise long-term value.

The successful candidate will have good knowledge of new business development and managing mutually beneficial relationships in a fundraising or high values sales context. You will have expert knowledge of corporate fundraising  theory and methodology and will have a demonstrable set of experiences of partnership and audience marketing.  

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to submit a cover letter. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the entire volunteer experience at The Diana Award, from recruitment to recognition. The Volunteers Programme Manager will inspire and support volunteers, design and develop engaging training, and foster a strong community aligned with TDA’s mission. Focusing primarily on the Mentoring Programme, you will manage key partnerships with corporate volunteers while driving recruitment and retention strategies. Working closely with the programme delivery team, you’ll ensure volunteers are well-prepared and integrated into delivery, strengthening impact across all activities. Safeguarding young people is central to this role, ensuring volunteers are equipped to provide a safe and supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, grow, and celebrate a passionate volunteer community, making a lasting impact on young people and their communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mentor Co-ordination (recruitment, onboarding, supervision and support) 

• Collaborate with and support the Programme Delivery team to design and deliver bespoke training for mentors, both online and face-to-face.
• Lead on the recruitment, onboarding, and training of mentors, working with programme delivery team to deliver a seamless mentor journey.
• Partner with the MarComms team to coordinate communications with volunteering partners and mentors about online and face-to-face opportunities. Lead and coordinate the full mentor journey in collaboration with MarComms, including recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Co-develop and uphold robust volunteer policies and procedures with Operations and HR, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and legislation (including safeguarding, child protection, risk management, health and safety, and data protection). Coordinate with HR on implementation, including DBS, right-to-work, and reference checks.
• Encourage best practice sharing across the volunteer community, fostering collaboration and peer learning.
• Lead on recognition and celebration of mentors, including national campaign days, showcasing their contribution to TDA’s work.
• Act as the key interface for external programme enquiries and represent TDA as an ambassador.
• Work in close partnership with Programme Facilitators to track attendance, engagement, and outcomes for mentors, ensuring reflective practice and continuous learning are embedded throughout the mentor journey.
• Act as the key support person for mentors and Programme Delivery staff, ensuring both groups feel equipped, valued, and able to deliver programme aims and outcomes

Cross-organisation working & sharing learning

• Work with the programme delivery team to design, deliver, and review programmes, ensuring best practice in mentor support during sessions and upskilling staff where needed.
• Lead mentor recruitment and retention strategies, creating diverse opportunities to keep mentors engaged and connected to TDA’s wider strategy.
• Collaborate with fundraising and corporate partners to develop and grow partnerships that strengthen mentor engagement and support TDA’s mission.
• Innovate mentor engagement by using technology to broaden opportunities, enhance communication, and ensure effective volunteer data management.
• Champion the role of mentors internally, ensuring staff understand and maximise their contribution to TDA’s impact and strategy.

General Safeguarding Duties

• Ensure robust safeguarding practice, including responding appropriately to concerns about young people or adults involved in the programme and maintaining accurate records in line with legal requirements and TDA’s safeguarding policies.
• Equip and support mentors on safeguarding, ensuring they understand policies and procedures through training and ongoing guidance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and abuse issues, applying new developments to strengthen practice across the programme.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of volunteer management (experience working with corporate volunteers is a bonus)
• A proven track record in designing and delivering effective and engaging training to volunteers 
• Knowledge and experience in safeguarding and child protection (or willingness to undertake training) 
• Experience of writing clear, concise and engaging policies and procedures
• A demonstrable understanding of the role of youth work in contributing to positive outcomes for young people and different models of delivery
• Experience of building and managing relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including programme delivery team, external partners and funders

SKILLS

• Strategic and creative thinker, able to plan ahead, identify new opportunities, and write clear, engaging policies and procedures.
• Strong relationship builder, with experience managing diverse external stakeholders, including partners and funders, and inspiring commitment to TDA’s vision and values.
• Excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal, public speaking, and presentation skills, and the ability to produce clear written materials.
•  Well-organised and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and use IT systems (ideally including CRM).
• Knowledgeable and committed to youth work, understanding its role in positive outcomes for young people and championing meaningful youth participation and engagement.
• Dedicated to growth and development, with a commitment to self-learning and supporting others’ development.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission
• Personal integrity and credibility
• Commitment to self-development
• Driven to achieve great results
• Ability to work well under pressure

OUR ORGANISATION

• The Diana Award is committed to anti-racism, social justice and building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.
• We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
• Every staff member has their own personal training and development budget, ability to work flexibly around core hours, access to our employee assistance programme 24/7, wellbeing initiatives, opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues both in person and online, and much more.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application deadline: Wednesday 08 October 2025 at 11.00pm.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to take place in our London office on Thursday 16 October. 

Please reach out if you require any support with the application process or have questions about the role or the process.

Good luck with your application! 

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs (MAAD) to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this innovative charity that is a world-leader in its specialist field.

JOB TITLE:Assistance Dog Training Manager

LOCATION:Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire

SALARY:£33,000 - £37,000 based on experience

JOB TYPE:Full-time permanent, with occasional evenings and weekends required

REPORTS TO:                   Head of Canine Supply, Training and Welfare

The Job

This role requires someone with previous experience in managing and or leading a Dog Training team within an Assistance Dog Organisation, to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Assistance Dog training team. The successful candidate will ensure that the team of Assistance Dog Trainers develop our puppies and dogs in advanced to training to ensure they receive the highest standard of socialisation and training, thereby maximising their chances of becoming a Medical Alert Assistance Dog. They will also play a role in the training and development of less experienced members of the team.

The welfare of our dogs is very important to us. We have a no-kennel policy, and all our dogs live in the homes of volunteers until they are about 20 months old. We are committed to providing quality training and support for all our dogs and the volunteers who look after them.

The role involves working collaboratively across teams and managing stakeholders to streamline the process of training and placing Assistance Dogs.

Specific Responsibilities

Puppies:

• To liaise with the Dog Supply Advisor on puppy intake
• To support and guide the Puppy Assistance Dog Trainers, with all aspects related to socialising and training of puppies from 8 weeks of age to approximately 16 months of age. This will include observing and supporting in:

- Puppy classes

- 1-2-1 training sessions

- Home visits

- Writing up Behaviour Modification Plans

- Any other ad hoc training support

• To ensure training records are up to date
• To work alongside the Head of Department on the Advanced Trainer pick up schedule, ensuring dogs are put into advanced training at an appropriate standard
• To oversee and carry out MDD internal puppy assessment programme - Behaviour Check List (BCL)
• To ensure all puppies in the socialising scheme follow MDD Health and Welfare policies and procedures
• If and when required, to stay away from home, supporting Puppy Assistance Dog Trainers with their puppies and volunteers who are based in our regional areas
• To offer support to dogs and/or volunteers when needed in the absence of the allocated trainer

Advanced Dogs:

• To support and guide the Advanced Assistance Dog Trainers and when needed, to support with the training of their advanced group of dogs. This will include:

- Observing dogs in all areas of development

- Giving practical advice and support

- Assisting in writing up training plans

- Any ad hoc training support

• To carry out the final assessments of dogs in advanced training
• To oversee the preparation of and to deliver in accordance with the instructor pick-up schedule for the MAAD programme dogs within advanced training
• Support the Advanced Assistance Dog Trainers with potential matches for a particular client and dog, and to report this progress regularly to the relevant senior staff
• To offer support to dogs and/or volunteers when needed in the absence of the allocated trainer

Staff Development:

• To work alongside our Assistance Dog Programme Training and Development Coordinator with the training and development of Trainee Assistance Dog Trainers and support in upskilling less experienced Trainers

Puppy Socialiser Recruitment

• To monitor and when necessary, highlight to the Head of Canine Supply, Training and Welfare, a shortage of Puppy Socialisers and Temporary Fosterers
• When required, assist in the recruitment of new volunteer Puppy Socialisers

Other

• To liaise with the Health and Welfare Coordinator on any health issues regarding puppies and dogs within the Assistance Dog Training Scheme
• To liaise with the Instructor Manager on any dogs that are entering or currently in the Medical Alert Assistance Dog (MAAD) programme.
• From time to time, you may be required to have a dog living with you for additional training for a set period
• Highlight to the Head of Canine Supply, Training and Welfare in a timely manner, if you feel a dog is not reaching the appropriate standard or may be more suitable for another role. Detailed, evidenced reasons why, must be supplied
• To oversee the rehoming of withdrawn puppies and dogs from the Socialising Scheme
• To support the Head of Canine Supply, Training and Welfare with the quarterly Trustee reports
• Update the Harlequin CRM database in a timely fashion to ensure accurate and up to date training, veterinary and health records
• Support the charity’s fundraising, communications and volunteering teams as required
• Share best practice with colleagues across the charity
• To be familiar with ADUK and ADI regulations, ensuring that you adhere to these standards with regards to behaviour, obedience, welfare, and branding
• To liaise with and provide support for volunteers who may operate as part of the Medical Alert Assistance Dog department or charity as a whole

Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage and support a highly driven team of dog trainers.
• Ability to demonstrate high quality judgement and a proven track record in relation to the following:
• Dog training matters including the analysis of temperaments, appropriate training methods and requirements necessary to maintain public confidence in assistance dogs.
• Solutions to training and behavioural problems.
• Assistance Dog Training including the ability to assess each person’s preferred learning style and adapt as appropriate your training approach, the specific programmes to be followed.
• Welfare and safety and appropriate time for referral to others.
• Appropriate support to trainee staff.
• Dealings with other staff, clients, and members of the public.
• Strong and clear teaching and instructing skills.
• Ability to plan work, be organised and ensure that time is utilised effectively for yourself, colleagues, and Puppy Socialisers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people internally and externally. This will include clients and their families, fosterers, other professional service providers, members of the public, the media, managers, and other colleagues.
• High level of IT literacy and report writing skills including experience of using Microsoft-based programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Power Point.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Practical knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Had management or team leader experience for a minimum of 2 years within an ADUK Dog Training team.
• ADUK and ADI regulations.
• Basic theory of practical dog training.
• Law in relation to dogs.
• Knowledge of medical conditions relevant to puppies between 8 weeks and 2 years of age.
• Dog and human psychology.
• Health and safety implications of dog and puppy socialiser handling. Some experience of assisting with the training and development of less experienced colleagues.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• You should be supportive of the charitable aims of Medical Detection Dogs and capable of working as part of a team, as well as being able to motivate yourself.
• You should be adaptable and positively embrace change by not only being flexible towards the ideas of others but also putting forward ideas to colleagues. This will involve creativity in problem-solving and making appropriate responses to new ideas and unexpected situations.

Values & Behaviours

There are a few key values that we believe are important in the workplace:

· Respect

· Cooperation

· Honesty

· Fairness

Based on the values listed above, we encourage the behaviours below in the charity:

· Respectful communication

· Cooperating with others

· Honesty in all interactions

· Fairness in decision making.

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Health Cover
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance
• Free On-site parking

Finally, the successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Work some evenings and weekends

Employment Specialist
Workability Service of Impact Initiatives

Northern West Sussex (Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex)

Part-time: 25 hours per week (minimum 4 days)
Starting salary: Band 3 – £26,994 FTE, pro rata
Contract: Permanent

Incentives: 27 days holiday (pro rata) + 3 days at Christmas, statutory holidays, stakeholder pension, generous holiday allowance
Job reference: WES/Oct25

Are you passionate about inclusion and breaking down barriers to employment?

 We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Employment Specialist to join our Workability team. You’ll support people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, acquired brain injuries, and carers to find, secure, and sustain meaningful employment.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide 1:1 tailored support, help clients develop confidence and job skills, and work directly with employers to create inclusive opportunities through reasonable adjustments and ongoing support.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those with lived experience or from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

 You will:

• Manage a caseload of clients, providing personalised employment support and guidance
• Carry out vocational profiling, goal setting and job search support, including CVs, applications and interview prep
• Engage proactively with employers to secure inclusive work opportunities and advise on reasonable adjustments
• Provide ongoing in-work support to help people sustain employment
• Build strong links with local partners, colleges, services and organisations to support client goals

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of supporting people with disabilities and/or carers, or strong understanding of the barriers they face
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including with employers
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Confidence using IT systems (incl. Microsoft Teams) and maintaining accurate records
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Knowledge of employment law, welfare benefits, or vocational assessment is desirable, but training and support will be provided.

You’ll need to be able to travel across the local area.

Why join us?

Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity with a strong reputation for supporting people of all ages across Sussex. Our Workability Service works with West Sussex County Council to deliver Supported Employment, empowering people to overcome barriers and thrive in the workplace.

You’ll be part of a supportive, values-led team with regular supervision, ongoing training and opportunities for development.

Interested?

To apply, please visit our jobs page. 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 20 October 2025 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received)

Interviews: Monday 3 November 2025 – Littlehampton

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.