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Job Title: Caretaker

Location: Elephant and Castle based within an Independent Approved Premises. Please note this location does not have step free access

Salary: £27,000

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to be flexible as per service requirements.

About the role

We're looking for a Caretaker to join our team based in Elephant and Castle. You will support the team to ensure our properties are maintained to a high standard by carrying out a variety of tasks including cleaning and handy person duties. You will deliver a professional, customer service focused service to ensure our properties are safe and work towards our good homes standard. You will be based within our IAP which is a 24/7 accommodation and support service for men leaving prison. They provide high levels of support, supervision, and complex care.

Responsibilities include:

• Clean buildings and rooms including end of tenancy deep cleans
• Prepare accommodation for new occupants
• Carry out basic repairs and maintenance which could include furniture upkeep, gardening, replacing bulbs, painting and decorating
• Work closely with teams to carry out risk assessments
• Work with external partners for further repair tasks

About you

We're looking for someone who has a keen interest in Caretaking and has an understanding of health, safety, and environment, with the ability to apply this practically to a residential service. You will be able to take ownership of your role and projects, and can work independently as well as part of a team. You will understand the needs of our residents and able to work flexibly to meet tailored needs for our residents and staff.

• Proven appropriate experience in a similar role, this can include housekeeping, cleaning, or handyperson work
• Proactive nature, with the ability to make decisions and use initiative to provide logical solutions, taking ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral including relationship building
• Attention to detail and quality, with high level of organisation skills
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment laws and practices in accommodation settings
• Understanding of the housing needs of people with multiple and complex needs
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

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. 

About Us

F6IT helps children and young people, aged 0-25, with additional needs and disabilities-and their families- get active, connect and have fun.

We offer accessible and inclusive fitness, clubs, leisure activities and support that break down barriers, reduce isolation and boost physical and mental well being. 

About Our Role

You will contribute to the strategic direction of F6IT ensuring we achieve our vision where disabled children and young adults and with their families and friends can together and inclusively, enjoy a rewarding life which is fun, beneficial and above all fulfilling. 

As the Fundraising Manager you will work to maximise the available funding, income generation and activities for the work of F6IT.

• You will work with the CEO/Trustees to develop and deliver a targeted and strategic programme for Trusts, Grants, and Fundraising to secure long-term income.
• Develop, write and deliver high quality tailored and persuasive applications and proposals for funding in line with F6IT's strategic objectives.
• Prepare regular up to date funding reports for the CEO, Trustees and wider F6IT team.
• Plan and support delivery of F6IT's Funding activities.
• Identify new Corporate Supporters and Partnerships.
• Essential experience and skills - Track record of income generation accross one or more income. streams,strong organisational and communication skills, solid IT and Computer skills.
• This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Services.

This new role is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Think Active and work towards our vision for everyone in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.

This new role of Strategic Partnership Lead: Physical Activity and Health (Warwickshire) has been created as a result of securing funding through Sport England Place Investment (Place Universal Offer) for Warwickshire. The role will lead the strategic direction of our place-based work across Warwickshire, with a predominant focus on Warwickshire North Place as identified by need.

The development of this role reflects the strategic relevance of physical activity in Warwickshire, particularly at a place-level. We envisage physical activity continuing to be used as part of the prevention agenda to tackle the health issues people experience in Warwickshire and to reduce local inequalities.

The role will be employed through Think Active; however, as Warwickshire North is a priority for this funding, the role will be hosted jointly by Think Active and George Elliot Hospital in Nuneaton on behalf of Warwickshire North Place partners.

We are aware that we are including sector-specific language within this job description and want to ensure that the information provided is clear and that jargon is kept to a minimum. We would encourage any interested candidates to ask for any clarification at informal conversation stage.

Base Location: The main headquarters of Think Active are at 1 Mill Street in Leamington Spa however we expect the post holder to also be based from George Elliot Hospital in Nuneaton. We have a blended approach of home-based working, office-based working and travelling to meetings as required. The post holder is expected to adopt a flexible approach to their work and to prioritise meeting partners and stakeholders where they are and when they operate. Think may require evening and weekend work. Occasionally there will be the requirement to travel regionally and nationally.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

Uphold the values, culture and customer charter of Think Active in your behaviour and your work.

A summary of the requirements of the role are as follows:

• Lead and project manage the implementation of the Place Universal Offer Investment across Warwickshire, with a focus on Warwickshire North Place, in accordance with the Conditions of Award.

• Lead the development and implementation of the Place Universal Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Warwickshire.

• Manage the Place Universal Offer Budget.

• Lead on the design, coordination, and delivery of place-based projects aligned with strategic and local goals within Warwickshire North.

• Manage resources, timelines, and evaluation activity, ensuring effective use of investment and high-quality outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across sectors, acting as a trusted partner and connector. Partnerships should cover the NHS, both local Trusts but also General Practice and allied staff, the Community and Voluntary Sector and a variety of local government contacts. Be adept at dealing with barriers to partnership working, if and when they arise.

• Support organisations and communities to co-design and implement sustainable solutions that embed physical activity. This will include mentoring others to build local capacity. For example, offering increased opportunities for volunteers, supported through schemes which build their skills and capacity.

• Influence and align partners to adopt whole-system thinking and deliver inclusive, community-centred approaches. A Physical Activity in All Policies approach – ensuring that a conversation about physical activity will always feature.

• Contribute to capturing learning and sharing insight across the partnership and with stakeholders, including Sport England.

• Undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the line manager and or Chief Executive.

Are you organised… creative… a good planner?

We’re looking for someone to plan and organise our activities programme which offers Unpaid Carers in Lewisham the opportunity to have a break from their caring responsibilities in a social environment where they can meet other carers and focus on their wellbeing.

You’ll work closely with the service manager to plan and arrange a wide programme of activities for young and adult Unpaid Carers. This will involve researching activities, and liaising with providers, ensuring health and safety, insurance and other checks are in place, arranging resources and refreshments, completing risk assessments and booking venues.

You will actively promote activities to Unpaid Carers, manage bookings and respond to queries. The role is based in our Carers Hub, so you will interact with Unpaid Carers visiting the team or enquiring about the service. You will also prepare regular newsletters for the service and provide additional admin support to the team as needed.

Applicants should have experience in an admin or activities planning role and excellent customer service skills. You will require exceptional communication, organisational and written skills, and should be proactive and resourceful. You must be proficient in using Word and Excel, and experience of using databases would be an advantage.

The part-time hours (22.5) can be worked as 3 full days or shorter days across the week. Some flexibility is required for occasional evenings or Saturday working.

Do a job where you make a difference. Apply today.

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

MCC in partnership with the Lord's Taverners wish to appoint a Development Officer to grow the Wicketz programme across the London Borough of Westminster.

This exciting role seeks an energetic and experienced individual who can deliver across a wide range of key priorities and objectives. The role will be responsible for engaging young people and recruiting volunteers from areas of deprivation/hard to reach groups into becoming active members of local community hubs designed to improve employment skills and increase cricket participation.

This project which uses the Wicketz Cricket Programme as a means of engagement as 4 main outcomes;

• For young people to be more employable and independent

• For young people to become more healthy, more confident, and more included or connected

• For young people to complete an employability programme, gaining knowledge and confidence from tailored workshops supported and delivered by local businesses

• Develop a business community across Westminster that has; fewer barriers to employment for disadvantaged young people, and which has improved championing or workplaces that are inclusive and diverse

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £61,430 - £70,007 p.a. (NJC Spine Points 49 – 55). Salary to be at entry-level except for exceptional circumstances. 

Contract:  Fixed term to 31 March 2027, with potential extension subject to confirmation of funding.

Greater Manchester Moving is the Greater Manchester charity committed to changing lives by inspiring a healthier future in Greater Manchester through moving more, sport and physical activity. We play a strategic leadership role in support of the Greater Manchester wide movement, for movement.

We are seeking to recruit an individual with purpose, passion and integrity to lead, support and connect the Greater Manchester system in creating the conditions to enable Active Lives for All.

It’s an exciting time to join the team as we develop our vision to build and foster relationships with and between people, communities and system partners, to enable a whole system approach to supporting the development of community networks, activities and opportunities to move more and tackle inequality.

We are looking for someone who loves working with people, who can unite people from diverse backgrounds around a vision, who understands the power of collaboration and who can work with others to help people connect, support and lead across sectors, organisations and alongside communities to help us achieve the ambitions set out in the ten-year strategy, GM Moving in Action.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team working with a network committed to making positive change through movement, physical activity and sport.

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), but job shares, secondments and reduced hours will be considered as part of our commitment to flexible working. Working days will predominantly be Monday to Friday. Our team works a minimum of two days a week in person, and our core office day is Tuesday. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required.

We have permanent office space at House of Sport in Manchester, and office space with GMCA and NHS GM at Tootal Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester. We have regular team and co-working days, blended with homeworking. We trust you to work in a way that suits you and that enables you to be productive and thrive.

Greater Manchester Moving is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity, irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, pregnancy or personal circumstance. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible organisation. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects and understands the communities we work alongside.

Are you passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with children & young people through sport and physical activity?

About the role 

Scripture Union England & Wales (SU) one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations is  working in partnership with Activate, an exciting local sport and wellbeing project, to offer this unique role to reach many more young people in the Bushy Park area and across the South of England through physical activity. 

We’re looking for a creative and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for using sport to help children and young people across the South of England to explore and respond to the good news of Jesus. 

This unique role combines the benefits of direct face-to-face engagement with young people in a local context, delivering mission through sport activities and programmes, while also developing and mentoring others to expand ministry across the South region. The ideal candidate will have equal passion and experience in both contexts. 

Key details: Employed by Scripture Union you will spend three days per week developing sports mission across London and the South. For two days per week, you will work on the Activate sports and wellbeing project working across the Bushy Park area.

Location: Home based with travel across London and the wider south region for SU & St Peter’s Church in West Molesey for Activate. 

Important things to note before you apply.  

1. This role will focus on Bushy Park, London and the South of England and will require extensive regular travel across the region.

2. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.  

3. We take Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies. 

4. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship arrangements so applicants will need to have the right to live and be employed in a permanent job in the UK. 

A flexible role shaped around you 

The role is full-time, offering the best of both worlds by working with two partner organisations that collaborate synergistically. This position suits a candidate who enjoys face-to-face interactions with young people locally and strategic work regionally, training others for delivery. You’ll work closely with the Activate team and maintain weekly connections with the SU Sports Mission team as well as contributing to the wider work of the SU South region team. 

Who we’re looking for team

You are someone who loves variety in your work and thrives on the fact that no two days are the same. You value a blend of face-to-face interaction with children and young people through sports coaching and leading, while also adopting a facilitating approach; equipping, training, and motivating others. You enjoy being rooted in a local context but are also happy travelling and working in a range of settings. 

You’re a connector who relishes being in the community, with experience in leading teams whilst working with diverse groups of people. Your creative mindset, combined with excellent organisational skills, enables you to spot and create opportunities for impact. You love Jesus and are filled with energy and passion for sharing the gospel. You excel with people and thrive when given a blank canvas to drive projects from conception to completion. You are a confident communicator with experience in training, coaching, and empowering others. You have a passion for sport and experience in using this as a tool for sharing the gospel with children and young people. You’ve got a Level 2 coaching qualification or you’re willing to work towards one. 

If this describes you and you would like to join a like-minded organisation that offers the flexibility of an exciting, varied role, provides a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and other valuable benefits, then read on.

Invest in our mission, as we invest in you: Our Benefits: 

• Home-based working

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days 

• Up to 12% pension contribution 

• Life insurance 

• Enhanced family leave.  

• Free Bible Reading Guide 

• A supportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact  

About Scripture Union  

You might have heard of us before if you're one of the 1.5 million+ who have attended one of our Christian holidays or missions over the years, or maybe you're one of the 40,000+ subscribers to have used our brilliant devotionals or been stirred by our exceptional bible resources. We've been at this for a fair few years... over 150 to be precise. Over this time, we’ve remained passionate about helping children and young people develop a vibrant faith in Jesus. As our name describes, the radical power of God's word has always been central to our approach.

We still do all the great stuff with resources and holidays, but in the last few years, we have sharpened our vision with a renewed focus to help the 95% of young people (primary and secondary school age) across the UK who have never stepped foot inside a church, to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus. We do this through equipping and resourcing the local church, training up volunteers from local churches (we call them ‘Faith Guides’) and collaborating with local and national partners across the UK to connect with children and young people and support them on a journey of exploring faith in a way that is relevant and meaningful.

In the last few years we’ve developed a brand new approach to how we do this, it’s deceptively simple and incredibly effective, we call it Revealing Jesus, and its making a massive difference, in the last couple of years we’ve trained up nearly 600 faith guides across 400+ churches all over the UK, collectively we’re seeing over 50,000 young people across the UK on a journey of exploring the Christian faith and responding to an invitation to become followers of Jesus. We have 24 staff organised into four regional mission teams, and alongside our local and national partners, we’re playing our part in a network of organisations that seeks to reach children and young people in every context, across every town and city across the whole of the UK. The journey ahead is significant, and we invite you to be a part of it! 

Since 2015, SU has had a dedicated Mission Through Sport team which contributes directly towards this outreach to the 95. We have recently developed some innovative new resources, aligned with the RJ framework, which the post holder will be involved in both delivering and equipping others to utilise. These include our flagship programme called Holy Ground which empowers churches to adopt a local sports space in their community to connect with the 95 in their context. Half Time is our brand new Explore-Respond resource which uses sports-themed videos and fun games to help the 95 to explore the life of Jesus by journeying through Mark’s Gospel. 

About Activate 

Activate is a sport and physical activity-based programme, formed in 2018, seeking to build community through wellbeing that invigorates faith.  Activate seeks to release God’s people to join in his mission through sport and physical activity in the areas surrounding Bushy Park. This includes gathering, encouraging and empowering local Christians involved in sports ministry, including expressions of chaplaincy and missional communities centred around sports clubs, centres, educational settings and gyms.  A number of local churches across denominations and Dioceses have been supporters of the project. 

In the past Activate has supported sports projects in local schools, an activity-based church service, wellbeing cafe sessions, exercise sessions for the elderly and youth activities.  The successful candidate will be involved in re-launching Activate’s mission after a break due to staff changes. 

About your team

With this role, you will have the benefit of being part of a national-focused sports team at SU, as well as the south team with a regional focus and the local context with Activate. You’ll work out of the office of St Peter’s Church, West Molesey, benefiting from the support of a local parish-based team including clergy and youth workers. You’ll contribute your expertise in a variety of settings, ranging from urban and suburban to coastal and rural areas across the south. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners. Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides. We’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years and believe that a vibrant sports ministry can contribute meaningfully to this. 

Closing date: 31st October, 2025

Interview date: 11th November, 2025

Interview location: London, location to be confirmed. 

* (CONTRACT) Funding is in place for year one and partly secured for year two. We are confident that through the development of innovate partnerships via the Activate role, including within the church of England, the funds can be generated to not only fulfil the two initial years but also beyond that to ensure longevity in this vital mission. We invite interested applicants to contact Mark Oliver, Sports Mission Team Leader at Scripture Union, for an informal conversation.

About Chance to Shine 

We are Chance to Shine: a children’s charity dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.

It is our mission that all young people have the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We want them to learn a love of the game and to find a sense of belonging through the sport, developing their wider wellbeing and life skills to help fulfil their potential.

Established in 2005, we have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-class cricket programmes to young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. All our programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.

About the role

It is an exciting time to join Chance to Shine as we grow our scale and deepen our impact with the aim of reaching 1 million young people annually by 2028. Broadening our community of supporters and growing our income is vital to achieving this strategy and the role of Events Manager is critical to this growth.

This role would suit an energetic and ambitious events professional, who is able to bring a structured and collaborative approach to deliver a demanding programme of events to the highest standard. With the support and guidance of the Head of Fundraising, CEO, and Board of Trustees, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a career defining role in an exceptionally well regarded and well run charity.

Job Description

Purpose:

• Overall responsibility for the delivery of Chance to Shine’s events, ensuring each event is executed to the highest standard.
• To lead the planning, budgeting, sales and delivery of fundraising events at Chance to Shine ensuring each event maximises income and profit for the charity.
• To develop an events strategy to maximise income from fundraising challenge events.
• To build positive relationships with charity VIPs and ambassadors, ensuring they are fully briefed at each event.
• To manage the Events Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Event Management

• Project management of a full programme of events including cultivation dinners, annual awards receptions, and major fundraising events.
• Lead on selling Chance to Shine events to new and existing supporters, maximising income through ticket/table sales, auction and raffle income, and sponsorships.

Event Planning

• Lead on the concept and design of new fundraising events.
• To develop and regularly review an organisational events strategy focused on maximising income and return on investment for the charity.

· To develop annual budgets, forecasts and plans for all event income to feed into the wider fundraising budget. 

· To have specific responsibility for the events budget within Chance to Shine Enterprises (CTSE), the trading subsidiary. 

Relationship Management

• Broaden supporter networks and build a community of event supporters through networking, introductions, and working with the wider fundraising team to cross sell events and maximise income.
• Build relationships with existing and new event partners including; charity ambassadors and event hosts, venues, auctioneers, auction/raffle supporters, silent auction partners, and value-in-kind partners/sponsors. 
• To lead on supplier relationships.
• To work with and manage senior volunteers to develop, plan and deliver major fundraising events.

Beneficiary and challenge events

• To build relationships with high value event partners and supporters who are raising funds on behalf of Chance to Shine, providing support as needed.
• To provide guidance to the Events Officer to maximise income from challenge events and community/third-party events.
• To work with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to integrate fundraising challenge events into our corporate partnership offer.
• To develop and implement a strategy to grow income from challenge events.

Line Management

· To line manage the Events Officer.  

Other

· To engage Trustees, SMT and colleagues to support partnership opportunities where appropriate.

· To maintain up to date Raisers Edge records relating to event attendees and partners.

· To represent the charity at external events as appropriate.

· To assist with other fundraising tasks as required. 

· To lead on the contracts process for event partnerships, liaising with the Director of Finance & Resources and external legal support as required.

· To ensure fundraising events are delivered in a safe and professional manner including responsibility for risk assessments relating to fundraising activity and events.

· To ensure all areas of events fundraising comply with sector and charity regulations and best practice

Key relationships

The job holder will liaise with: 

· Chief Executive and the CTS Senior Management Team

· Fundraising team 

· Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications & Digital, and Finance & Resource teams

· Supporters, prospective supporters, ambassadors and suppliers

· Chance to Shine Enterprises Board

· Trustees and Development Board members

· Event volunteers

Person Specification

Essential experiences and competencies:

· Educated to a degree level or equivalent

· Minimum five years’ experience in an events or fundraising team

· Experience of developing and managing budgets

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including strong inter-personal skills

· Line Management experience

· A demonstrable passion and connection to  the mission of Chance to Shine

Essential traits and drivers:

· Initiative to build, plan and deliver targets with a strong motivation to succeed.

· Professional, flexible and comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels.

· Enthusiastic and tenacious.

· Effective influencing and negotiation skills.

· Good team player.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Able to cope under pressure and work to tight deadlines. 

· Able to work extended hours to support events as required (TOIL will be available)

· Able and willing to travel throughout the UK

Desirable experiences and competencies:

• Experience of Adobe InDesign (desirable)
• Experience of CRM / Fundraising database (desirable)

Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) runs one of the largest and most diverse older people’s services in Camden. We operate in the borough’s most deprived area and annually support around 300 people aged 55+ to live happier, healthier, more connected lives.

The new co-ordinator will be responsible for delivering a full programme of activities.  This includes chair-based exercises and yoga, 1:1 gym sessions, line dancing, reflexology, drama, art & craft, bingo, coffee mornings, movie matinees, outings and a Wednesday Lunch Club.  We also offer free advice and advocacy sessions to support our older members with issues including housing, benefits and PIP, housing.

The ideal candidate will want to make good personal connections with our users, as well as showing passion for growing the programme overall, in size and scope. 

Tentative interview dates: 30 Oct 2025 & 31 Oct 2025

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.

Camp Jojo is currently in transition. Over the first 8 years it has worked from one established site in Mersea, Essex; but we are now opening a second site near Appleby in Cumbria. The role of Program Manager will work across the whole organisation, towards the successful development of the values and the proven model in a second site; and its partnership with the Essex site will be an important part of the role.

Camp Jojo is growing from a young, largely trustee led, organisation to a staff team led organisation. Again this role will be a fundamental part of that transition. This is a predominantly an operational post, and not responsible for the finances of organisation, though it will deliver operations within the board approved budget. They will also sit on, or chair, several of the Committees of the charity; including the Senior Operations Team.

The role will offer leadership to key functions of Camp Jojo, Camp Jojo staff and contractors, and to members of the Camp Jojo Board, in relation to the work of the charity. Whilst the majority of the work will be remote the incumbent will be required to attend some meetings and events in person, including at both sites. They will also be required to attend at least part of the actual camp events. They may need to work flexibly, according to the seasonal demands of the charity.

The Program Manager will have a varied and sometimes high-pace job environment. As such, they will need to handle multiple tasks, manage their own time well, interact professionally with the Camp Jojo community and be very good communicators. They will deal with model consistency, values, and operational issues across both sites. 

Are you passionate about the power of sport to transform lives? Do you want to be part of Team UK’s journey to the Invictus Games?

As the need for our Recovery Services continues to grow, and as part of our ambitious new strategy, we’re expanding our team to reach even more members of the Armed Forces Community.

We are excited to be recruiting three Sport Development Officers who will play a vital role in developing and delivering sport and physical activity programmes, while contributing directly to the preparation and participation of Team UK at the Invictus Games.  This is more than a job. It’s a chance to empower recovery, inspire achievement, and to be part of something extraordinary!

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.

Key responsibilities:

- Proactively promote the benefits of sport and physical activity by encouraging and motivating beneficiaries to get involved and remove barriers to participation.
- Support Team UK beneficiaries face-to-face or online which includes identifying welfare needs, complete assessments and be on-call as required.
- Work closely with coaches, Recovery colleagues and stakeholders to develop, deliver and evaluate multi-sport and physical activity programmes using a proactive and evidence-based approach.
- Support the planning and delivery of Alumni events, Team UK training camps and other high-profile sporting events in the UK and overseas.

A solid knowledge and understanding of sport and experience working within a sporting environment is essential.

The role is homebased but there will also be regular travel nationally to attend events, training or meetings and the potential for international travel in the future.

Find out more about Team UK, how the power of sport has an impact on recovery, and read inspiring stories about how the Invictus Games have helped our beneficiaries.

Employee benefits include:

- 28 days’ 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.

We’re currently recruiting a number of exciting roles within Recovery Services so if you’re looking to join a supportive, passionate and forward-thinking team, be sure to check out our other roles and find the one that’s right for you:

- Recovery Case Officer
- Recovery Support Officer
- Recovery Pathways Coordinator
- Recovery Programmes Administrator
- Recovery Logistics Coordinator
- Team UK Programmes Officer
- Team UK Administrator

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.

Closing Date: Friday 24th October 2025
Interview Dates: w/c 10th November 2025

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.

Guildford Cathedral is a sacred space and a community of people who engage with God and the wider world for the common good. Welcoming over 100,000 visitors annually, our Cathedral ‘community’ comprises thousands who feel close the Cathedral because of historical connection, through worship or our volunteer service. The core task of Guildford Cathedral is worship. Daily and Sunday choral services are the backbone of our work. The Cathedral is led by the Dean with the Cathedral Chapter which is akin to a Board of Directors and charity trustees.

We are now seeking an Events Virger to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the Cathedral’s worship and events programme. 

The Role

As Events Virger, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of services and events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and resetting the Cathedral for services, concerts, and special events. Assist with the setting up and removal of all content and furnishings requested for this activity.
• Opening and closing the Cathedral on a rota basis.
• Ensure the efficient cleaning of the Cathedral with effective use of time and materials and without the need for supervision (the team of Virgers are responsible for all the Cathedral cleaning).
• To be on duty, in accordance with the rota, on Sundays, Festival Days and other occasions, in addition to other routine duties.
• Maintain vestments, altar furnishings and vessels and prepare them for all Services.
• Operating sound and lighting systems as needed.
• Support and assist Chaplains, Guides and other volunteers as required.
• Safeguarding donations and collections.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• GCSE-level education and previous experience as a Virger.
• A sense of the value of well-ordered worship and its contribution to the Cathedral’s wider ministry and outreach.
• Strong communications interpersonal skills.
• IT competence and administrative skills.
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Physical fitness to handle lifting and moving tasks.
• A team player, holding the personal qualities necessary to work well with the other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
• A communicant member of the Church of England.
• Willingness to undertake training, including First Aid at Work.

Desirable:​

• Experience of the coordination and delivery of events.

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.