Policy and campaigns coordinator jobs

Senior Practitioner - Bracknell
Location: The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,613 per year (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Are you looking for a role where every day is different, every child is celebrated, and your impact is immediate?
Join us as a Senior Practitioner and help create joyful, inclusive play opportunities for disabled children and young people. You’ll lead with creativity, support families with compassion, and inspire a team that’s passionate about making a difference.

Senior Practitioner – Supporting Disabled Children, Young People & Families

Make play possible. Make inclusion real. Make a difference. 

We’re looking for a Senior Practitioner who is passionate about empowering disabled children, young people, and their families. This isn’t just a role—it’s a chance to lead, inspire, and create joyful experiences that build confidence, connection, and belonging.

What makes this role exciting?

• Impact with purpose: You’ll directly shape services that bring fun, freedom, and opportunity to children and young people.
• Leadership with heart: From mentoring staff to leading sessions, you’ll grow your leadership skills while making a visible difference.
• Creativity every day: Plan, deliver, and adapt activities that spark imagination and celebrate every child’s unique abilities.
• Collaboration that counts: Work hand-in-hand with families, schools, health and social care professionals, and community partners.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and leading inclusive play and social activities where children’s voices guide the fun.
• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for children with multiple and complex needs.
• Mentoring and supporting play staff and volunteers to deliver their best.
• Taking the lead on outings and external visits, making new adventures possible.
• Acting as site manager when needed, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
• Keeping records and plans up to date, making sure families are involved every step of the way.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience working with disabled children, young people, and families.
• A track record of planning and delivering engaging group activities.
• Strong communication skills that adapt to children, parents, carers, and professionals alike.
• Confidence to work independently, problem solve, and use your initiative.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and the real-life challenges families may face.
• A minimum of GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent).

Why you’ll love it here

You’ll join a supportive, passionate team where your ideas matter and your work changes lives. We’ll invest in your training and development, celebrate your successes, and give you the freedom to shape services that truly put children and families first.

Why Join Kids?

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:

The Good Stuff/Benefits

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
• Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
• Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
• Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
• Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.

Safeguarding & Commitment

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You’ll be trained and supported to uphold the highest standards of safety, care, and inclusion.

Ready to step into a role where every day is different, every child is valued, and your impact is immediate? Apply today and help us create playful, positive experiences that last a lifetime.

Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Join Our Dedicated Team at Carers' Resource.

Carers' Resource is excited to announce a new opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of carers. We are currently seeking:

Carer Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator

30-37 hours per week covering Harrogate & Selby & District

1 year fixed term contract

Working out of our Harrogate office, option for hybrid working

£24,437 - £26,802 (FTE)

Carers' Resource is a well-established Yorkshire charity that provides tailored information and support to carers, individuals in need of care, and the professionals who support them. We empower individuals to maintain their independence and make choices that improve their lives.

Role Overview:

You will play a pivotal role in promoting the health and wellbeing of carers in the Harrogate & Selby Districts, promoting key health messages to carers through a variety of mediums including one to one, group settings and social media.  You will facilitate sessions focussed on supporting carers to access resources to maintain their own health and wellbeing and enable them to sustain their caring role, as well as providing some personalised support to individual carers conducting wellbeing reviews to identify required actions. You will liaise and collaborate with key health and social care professionals and other organisations to deliver the service, and advocate on behalf of unpaid carers. Your work aligns with local safeguarding procedures, promoting wellbeing and positive change for carers and national health messaging.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for working with unpaid carers and an understanding of the challenges they face in looking after their own health and wellbeing.
• Previous experience providing individual and group support to adults.
• Ability to communicate key health messages through different mediums
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with carers on a personal level and collaborate as a team member.
• Flexibility to adapt to the varying needs and demands of the role.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of carers.
• Competent user of IT, email, Microsoft Office.
• Able to travel around Harrogate and Selby district.

What we offer you:

• Hybrid working - office/ community /home
• Expenses and mileage paid at 45p p/m
• Carer passport if you are a carer yourself
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card and Carers Trust CarerSmart benefits
• Work phone and laptop
• Access to online wellbeing support
• Pension scheme with flexible employee contribution
• Access to staff savings scheme (via third party)
• Occupational sick pay
• Tea and coffee provided in offices

For an informal discussion about this role, please reach out to: Rachel Waddington.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Carers' Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date for applications 2nd October 2025

We are planning to interview on Friday 10th October

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and driven Fundraising Manager to join our team at Brain Tumour Support. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we seek to grow our supporter base both locally and nationally.

You will assume responsibility for the delivery of the fundraising strategy to achieve ambitious unrestricted income targets through Corporate Partnerships, Community Fundraising and Individual Giving. Motivating and line managing a small, but growing fundraising team, you will ensure activity levels are on track to achieve both income and awareness targets for the charity.

Ideal candidates must come from a charity fundraising background, with the drive to inspire a team, grow income, build relationships and initiate opportunities for development of the fundraising function. This role will suit a dynamic and positive individual, with a proven track record and extensive experience of meeting demanding income targets within various income streams, one of which should be Corporate, community or individual fundraising. Experience of developing and leading a team to success is desirable for this role.

This in an exciting and varied role, that you will be able to really put your stamp on, working with a really engaged charity team and reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Operations.

We value our staff and offer a welcoming working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. We can offer you:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Enhanced sickness pay scheme

- Flexible working and hybrid working patterns

- Family friendly and carer supportive policies

- Opportunities for training and development

- Robust supportive supervision, and 1:1’s

- Whole team working practices and opportunities to feel close to the support delivery

- Whole team charity away days once a year, with overnight stay and socials

- Staff engagement incentives throughout the year

- Wellbeing and mental health support

Our mission is that no-one feels alone when facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis and this is an exciting time to join the team as we look to the future.

The role has a requirement to work some evenings and weekends to meet supporter needs, and will require some travel. A full UK driving licence is essential.

If you would like an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Sarah or Emma

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is recruiting for the position of ‘Supporter Relations Assistant’ to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. This position is being offered on a fixed-term contract basis for 6 months. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.

To manage IRUK’s switchboard and phone enquiry system and to administer the entry of data on the fundraising database. This will include processing donations, updating supporter details, maintaining supporter records, and ensuring that information held is accurate, appropriate and up to date.

The successful candidate must have:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Experience of using databases
• Excellent customer service experience
• Experience of working with sensitive information
• Experience of and passion for, delivering excellent supporter care
• Good levels of computer skills with experience of working with databases and competent in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Fast and accurate data entry skills
• Good standard of numeracy
• Proven administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills by phone, email, and post
• Experience of delivering timely and accurate responses
• Experience of multi-tasking and effectively prioritising workload. Ability to work in a methodical manner with attention to detail
• Must be a team player as well as being able to work on own initiative
• Strong empathy for the aims and work of Islamic Relief
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act/GDPR

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

About Shout Out UK (SOUK):

Shout Out UK (SOUK) is a UK-based award-winning political and media literacy organisation with nearly a decade of experience in delivering impactful educational campaigns. Our mission is to defend and amplify democracy by equipping individuals with the critical thinking skills needed to navigate the complex information landscape and engage as informed, active citizens. We have a strong track record of working with educators and young people across various contexts, and we are the secretariat for the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Political and Media Literacy.

The Position:

You will be joining our small, passionate NGO to support the delivery of our educational programmes. Reporting directly to the Head of Programmes, you will be tasked with delivering programmes on Political & Media Literacy, counter-extremism, and online safety. This will involve traveling to a variety of educational settings to deliver our programmes, alongside supporting our Head of Programmes and Programme Coordinators to recruit schools and colleges. Projects can vary from media literacy workshops for schools, online harms CPD training, to city-wide democratic engagement stalls.

The applicant needs to be motivated, interested in counter-extremism, and passionate about Political & Media Literacy. The job is based on a 7-month contract, with likely extension (including a 3-month probation period).

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a wide variety of programmes across a diverse range of settings and cohorts.

• Recruit, coordinate and support schools and teachers across the UK to take up our programmes

• Support in updating and creating resources around the topics of Political Literacy, Media Literacy and Counter - Extremism

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, councils, 3rd sector stakeholders through our CRM system.

• Travel nationally and/or internationally to deliver 

• A UK driver’s licence is required (access to a car also is preferable)

• Fulfil other duties as reasonably requested

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in delivering to young people and adults.

• Confidence.

• An understanding of and interest in media & political literacy and counter-extremism (PCVE / REMVE)

• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a diverse workload

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) and other relevant software.

• A strong interest in political and media literacy, civic engagement, and addressing online harms.

• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking initiative to solve problems.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, social sciences, communications) is preferred.

• Strong writing skills are desirable. 

• Proficient in the Welsh language (if based in Wales)

• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Personal Attributes:

A confident and engaging presenter, capable of delivering compelling political and media literacy programmes to diverse audiences in various settings. Exceptional organisational skills are paramount, enabling independent management of workload, extensive travel, and meticulous planning. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial for navigating dynamic demands, including extensive travel and unpredictable schedules. Excellent time management, a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, and adherence to strict timelines are essential. Finally, the ideal individual should be proactive and self-motivated, consistently taking initiative and thriving in a self-directed work environment.

This position requires an enhanced DBS check, provided by SOUK, in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.

Benefits:

• Unlimited Leave.

• Work Abroad Scheme.

• Opportunity to be part of an impactful project addressing critical societal challenges.

• Collaborative and supportive working environment with an international team.

• Professional development opportunities.

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning. 

(Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position)

In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our Autistic learners. You will provide support to learners so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community led activities.

Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant

School: Ambitious College,Pears Campus, Capital City College Tottenham, N15 4FY

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 9am - 4.30pm)

Salary: £25,837 to £27,165 (based on experience)

About the School:

Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London, and West Thames College, West London. Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support, and real work experience – delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
• A competitive salary of up to £26,502 and an increase every September
• Free healthy breakfast available everyday
• State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
• Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

Start date: October half term 2025

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Job Title: Online Engagement and Inclusion Lead (Young People’s Services)

Organisation: Kids

Location: Remote work with occasional travel to London for in-person meeting

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term for 2 years

Salary- £31,000 - £33,000

Purpose

This role leads the coordination of Kids’ online engagement and digital inclusion work for young people with SEND, including information provision, participation, and wellbeing support. You will deliver a two-year Online Wellbeing and Resilience Support Programme, including identifying and engaging digitally excluded young people to help them access vital digital tools and services. The role also drives collaboration across the Digital Services Consortium (a collaboration of 12 children’s charities), embedding shared learning, outcome measurement, and inclusive digital practices across Kids, and will create new capacity to work with young people to scope and deploy online campaigning activity.  

Responsibilities

• To lead and coordinate Kids’ online engagement and inclusion work for young people with SEND. This includes Kids’ online information provision; voice/ participation and wellbeing work.
• To develop and deliver Kids’ two-year digital inclusion programme, Online Wellbeing and Resilience Support Programme* to ensure reach and impact is maximised.
• To work with the Digital Services Consortium Driving Digital Inclusion members on shared digital project outcome measures and community of practice, ensuring learnings and online engagement and digital inclusion principles are captured, shared and built into the organisation.
• To identify and recruit (working closely with colleagues from services across Kids) digitally excluded young people to the digital inclusion programme so they can become digitally included and access much needed support and guidance.
• To establish a holistic and joined up approach to Young People’s online engagement and digital inclusion with Kids.
• To create new capacity to work across all services and teams, and with a range of young people, to scope and deploy online campaigning capabilities in line with Kids’ Speak Up and wider national and local influencing work.

Key to your success in the role will be:

• Ensuring an audience-led approach, leading and championing an important collaborative way of working across Kids existing young people's services.
• Confidently working within the Kids digital infrastructure and context – understanding where we are at on our digital journey, building excellent problem-solving relationships with marketing, IT, change team and young people’s services colleagues.
• Helping to embed digital inclusion practices across the organisation.
• Applying strong digital, data and analytical skills to enable you to baseline, track and measure progress.
• Demonstrating excellent attention to detail whilst being flexible to adapt to the needs of a new programme.
• Influencing the broader Kids service teams to identify and engage digitally excluded young people.
• Centering the voices and needs of young people with SEND.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience working in digital engagement initiatives, ideally with young people or vulnerable groups.
• Involvement in programmes that promote digital inclusion and wellbeing.
• Experience in outcome measurement, impact reporting, and using data to inform practice.

Desirable

• Experience in co-producing content or services with young people, including those with SEND.

Skills

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to diverse audiences including young people, professionals, and stakeholders.
• Skilled in using digital tools and platforms to deliver services and measure engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build strong internal and external relationships.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices in online environments.
• Awareness of current trends in digital engagement and youth participation.
• Knowledge of inclusive digital design and accessibility standards.
• Understanding of digital inclusion principles and the barriers faced by digitally excluded young people.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about inclusion, equity, and empowering young people.
• Committed to co-production and user-led design.
• Growth mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Committed to continuous learning and sharing best practices.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a collaborative mindset.

*About the funded programme

Kids Online Wellbeing and Resilience Support Programme will help young people with SEND (aged 13 – 25 years) build resilience, positive self-regard and meaningful connections.

Our goal is to reduce isolation and protect mental health through a supportive, inclusive digital environment. We’ll begin by consulting directly with young people to understand what they need most. Together, we’ll co-create new online content and resources that truly reflect their voices and experiences. 

 What the Programme Offers: 

• Online information with resources codesigned with young people with SEND. 

• A series of interactive webinars and guided online activities. 

• Free devices and data to improve access to those who need it most, plus the support to ensure everyone can participate.

We will reach over 1,800 young people over the two year funded period.

Partner Acknowledgements

Thanks to National Lottery players, the Digital Services Consortium (DSC) has received over £1.5 million over two years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The DSC has also received a grant of £400,000 from BBC Children in Need for two years to provide digital support for disabled or seriously ill children and young people and their family members across the UK. Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone have generously donated devices and data through the Good Things Foundation National Databank and Device Bank which will help address affordability barriers.

Service Manager - Bracknell
Location: On site at The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £31K (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Be the Difference: Service Manager – Bracknell 

At Kids, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn, grow, and thrive—no matter their abilities, background, or circumstances. For more than 50 years, we’ve stood alongside disabled children, young people, and their families, working with them to break down barriers, create opportunities, and open doors to brighter futures.

Our services are more than just activities; they are safe, welcoming spaces where children and young people can explore who they are, build friendships, discover independence, and have fun. Families tell us that our work doesn’t just support their child—it strengthens their resilience, gives them hope, and makes life that little bit easier.

Now, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Service Manager to join our team. This is a chance to play a central role in shaping the future of our services ensuring that every child and young person with SEND has the chance to live life to the fullest.

This is more than a management role. It’s a chance to lead with purpose, champion inclusion, and create environments where children and young people can thrive.

What you’ll do

As a Service Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our play and short break services. These include after-school clubs, weekend activities, and holiday programmes—services that not only give children a safe and joyful place to be themselves but also provide essential respite for families.

You’ll be responsible for making sure these services don’t just run smoothly but truly flourish and grow. That means:

• Leading, inspiring, and supporting a team of dedicated colleagues and volunteers—building a culture of care, respect, and ambition.
• Developing strong partnerships with local authorities, schools, healthcare professionals, and community organisations, ensuring Kids remains a trusted, collaborative voice in the region.
• Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, quality, and inclusion—ensuring our services meet regulatory requirements and exceed expectations.
• Listening to and amplifying the voices of children, young people, and families—shaping services around what really matters to them.
• Driving innovation and growth, spotting new opportunities for funding, development, and partnership, helping Kids remain at the forefront of SEND services.

Your role will be a balance of strategic leadership and practical delivery. You’ll have the chance to set direction and innovate, while also rolling up your sleeves to make sure services on the ground are exceptional.

What you'll bring

We’re looking for someone with both professional expertise and personal passion—a leader who can combine big-picture thinking with the ability to nurture and guide a team day-to-day.

You’ll bring:

• Experience of managing and developing services, ideally within children’s services, social care, education, or a related field.
• A proven ability to lead and motivate teams, bringing out the best in people and creating a supportive culture.
• A solid understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and the challenges and opportunities facing disabled children and young people.
• Strong organisational and financial management skills, with the confidence to oversee budgets and resources effectively.
• A relevant Level 5 qualification in Children and Young People / Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

Experience of working directly with disabled children and young people is an advantage, but what matters most is that you share our values: inclusion, respect, collaboration, and a deep commitment to making a difference.

Why Join Kids?

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:

The Good Stuff/Benefits

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
• Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
• Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
• Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
• Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.

Ready to make an impact?

This is your chance to use your skills, passion, and leadership to transform lives. As a Service Manager at Kids, you’ll have the privilege of seeing children and young people with SEND smile, grow in confidence, and achieve things their families never thought possible.

If you’re ready to lead with heart, purpose, and vision, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

At Outside the Box we believe in making a difference, positively changing the lives of the people we support (adults with learning disabilities/autism). We are looking for someone special for our exciting and varied role of Services Manager for our ‘day’ services (OTB Choices).

OTB Choices provides a dynamic portfolio of education, skills, creative and work experience opportunities, from cooking, art and craft to printing, computing, music and customer service, and much more. As Service Manager you will be at the heart of developing and managing these services, ensuring consistently high quality provision that really does make a difference.

You will help lead busy, vibrant services so must have the strength and vision of an experienced manager, a demonstrable track record and shared passion for enabling and empowering people with learning disabilities and/or autism to have their best lives.