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You’ll be responsible for forging meaningful partnerships with local businesses, hosting engaging events that inspire generosity, and nurturing long-term relationships with corporate sponsors. This role requires someone who can express gratitude, maintain strong relationships, and show supporters the real impact of their contributions.

You will be part of our vibrant Business & Events team — a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same

Sahir (formerly Sahir House) is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We are dedicated to fostering a brighter, healthier future for our communities.

We provide practical and emotional support, camaraderie and connection to:

• LGBTQ+ people
• All people living with or affected by HIV

We actively confront injustice, combat discrimination, and address inequalities. By campaigning, we strive to create a fairer and more equitable society for those we serve. Our work is insight and data-driven and our programmes are co-developed with those we serve.

What It Is Like to Work at Sahir

We want people to enjoy working at Sahir and to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. As a health and wellbeing charity, we place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and work life balance.

We offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment, with access to regular supervision, training and development. Staff are encouraged to build their skills, confidence and experience in ways that support both personal growth and long-term career development.

About the Role

This is a community facing role focused primarily on delivering facilitated LGBTQ+ peer support groups and wider community engagement activity. You will create and sustain safe, inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ people can connect, build resilience and feel heard.

Alongside regular peer support delivery, you will support outreach, workshops and project specific activity in response to community need and strategic priorities. The role includes active promotion of groups and proactive engagement with under-represented and marginalised LGBTQ+ communities.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A genuine commitment to LGBTQ+ wellbeing and community empowerment.
• Experience of facilitating groups, engagement or community activity, or transferable experience that demonstrates these skills.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• A willingness to work some evenings and occasional weekends.
• A relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above in social work, health, education or similar is desirable, but equivalent experience and a commitment to learning are equally valued.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from people with lived experience of the issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, and from those whose voices are under-represented within the sector.

Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility

Sahir is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

Lived experience is valued at Sahir, but it is not a requirement. We are interested in people who share our values and want to contribute positively to our communities.

You do not need to meet every requirement listed to apply. If you feel aligned with our values and excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and/or complex issues through training and employment. 

We are recruiting for Peer Support Worker in Kingston upon Thames.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person with lived experience of autism who is committed to supporting autistic people to work towards their individual goals. Lived experience refers to the first-hand involvement or direct experiences and choices of a given person, and the knowledge that they gain from it, as opposed to the knowledge a given person gains from second-hand source. 

Goals you may support clients to work on include: 

· Taking more control of their lives through gaining a greater understanding of their own wellbeing 

· Reducing feelings of isolation through building connections in the local community 

· Gaining confidence and an improved sense of wellbeing

You will use your own direct lived experience of autism, to work together with people to identify their wellbeing goals and find the right resources and support for their needs. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to using a strength based and client led approach. 

Experience of peer support is not essential; it is more important that you share our commitment to supporting people to achieve their personal and wellbeing goals. Peer support training will be provided. 

This is a hybrid role involving both working from home and working in the community.

Please click apply to send your CV and a cover letter. Please add a cover letter to the end of your CV when uploading. Applications without a cover form will not be considered. 

Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in their personal statement. 

Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 25 days annual leave per annum pro rata plus statutory holiday. 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and confident about disabilities employer (two ticks). We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, ethnicities, disability statuses and sexual orientations. We are happy to discuss any workplace adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. Special requirements for the interview process can be submitted in the cover form. 

Closing date: Friday 9th January (9am). Please note, Interviews will be arranged throughout the application window. Therefore, it is important to get your application in as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy early.

Sahir (formerly Sahir House) is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We are dedicated to fostering a brighter, healthier future for our communities.

We provide practical and emotional support, camaraderie and connection to:

• LGBTQ+ people
• All people living with or affected by HIV

We actively confront injustice, combat discrimination, and address inequalities. By campaigning, we strive to create a fairer and more equitable society for those we serve. Our work is insight and data-driven and our programmes are co-developed with those we serve.

What It Is Like to Work at Sahir 

We want people to enjoy working at Sahir and to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. As a health and wellbeing charity, we place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and work life balance.

We offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment, with access to regular supervision, training and development. Staff are encouraged to build their skills, confidence and experience in ways that support both personal growth and long-term career development.

This role offers the opportunity for a qualified counsellor to deliver high quality, ethical and affirming counselling within a specialist charity setting.

You will work with LGBTQ+ community members as well as people living with or affected by HIV, providing short term counselling within a stepped care model and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Practice is grounded in the BACP Ethical Framework and informed by the realities of stigma, identity, health and social inequality.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a counsellor who is:

• A qualified practitioner with a recognised counselling qualification at diploma level or above.
• Registered with BACP or working towards accreditation.
• Committed to ethical, reflective and trauma informed practice.
• Confident working with a range of presenting issues, including complexity.
• Empathic, thoughtful and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

We particularly welcome applications from counsellors with lived experience of the issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities and/or people living with HIV, while recognising that strong allies and practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds are equally valued.

Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility

Sahir is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

Lived experience is valued at Sahir, but it is not a requirement. We are interested in people who share our values and want to contribute positively to our communities.

You do not need to meet every requirement listed to apply. If you feel aligned with our values and excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
 

The post-holder will be based at GMRC but work alongside TRC and MASH women’s services and work within the pathfinder partnership, across all partner organisations, providing high quality, evidence based, low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based interventions using a guided self-help model, to clients with who have experienced sexual trauma but also have additional mental health needs.

​We are looking for a Senior People Officer to join our National Support Team. You’ll play a key role in shaping a positive, inclusive, values-driven culture and deliver excellent HR support across the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join an innovative, supportive and purpose-driven team with opportunity for personal development and growth. ​

Are you passionate about babies and young children having the best start in life? ​

​HENRY is a national charity that is making a real difference to the lives of young children and their families. We believe every child deserves a healthy, happy start and we work with communities across the UK to make that happen. ​

​Please go to the career page on our website for more information about the role. To apply please click on the 'apply now' button.​

Closing date for completed applications: 9 am Monday 15th December​

Task and interviews: At our office in Eynsham​ - date TBC

​Overview of role: 

The team:​

You will join our National Support Office team based in Eynsham, supporting our charitable work with families and professionals across the UK. The Senior People Officer is line managed by the Head of People who, together with outsourced support and advice, form the People function within HENRY. You will also work closely with our Finance team, IT Manager, CEO and people managers within the organisation. ​

​Work base and travel:​

​This role works 3 days per week from our office in Eynsham (Tuesday – Thursday) and two days per week remotely from home (Monday and Friday). ​

Hours:​

This is a full-time role of 37.5hours per week. Employees can take advantage of our flexitime hours, choosing when to work their hours between 8am – 6pm each day. ​

Benefits package:​

• Full time salary of £30,995.27, with opportunity for annual​ performance related pay increments​

• 30 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays​

• Flexitime hours and a flexible supportive approach to balancing work and life​

• Enhanced Charity Sick Pay and family friendly leave (including 3 paid emergency dependants' leave days per year, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave)​

• Access to a pension scheme with a matched employer contribution of up to 6%​

• Employee Assistance Programme, giving free and confidential access to a variety of wellbeing support services.

​​Job Purpose​

To manage and enhance HR processes, support governance and the Board of Trustees, and create a positive experience for our workforce aligned with our charities values, culture and aims.​

​Key responsibilities​​

• Core HR processes​

• Work alongside the Head of People to develop and implement our approach to HR​

• Provide administrative support to the Board of Trustees​

• Core office management processes​

Core People processes​

• Maintain confidential personnel files for employees, casual workers, freelancers and volunteers.​

• Oversee a quality recruitment process that aligns to organisational need, in line with the HENRY values. ​

• Onboard new employees, casual workers, freelancers and volunteers and support a quality induction.​

• Oversee all processes linked to the employee lifecycle, including types of leave and processing leavers.​

• Manage HR retention periods for records and maintain accurate records​

• Be the first port of call for queries and support the Head of People in the breadth of issues and challenges that arise.​

• Provide accurate and detailed information to our Finance team to support monthly payroll. ​

• Provide timely and accurate reports and insights​

​Work alongside the Head of People to develop and implement our approach to HR​

• Maintain up to date information on current employment legislation, communicating changes through policy and internal communications.​

• Work alongside the Head of People to continually evolve our People practices to provide the best experience for all and help achieve our charitable mission and strategy​

• Optimising the use and impact of our digital HR system​

​Provide support to the Board of Trustees​

• Arrange and coordinate Board meetings and Annual General Meetings.​

• Work with the Chief Executive to prepare and circulate papers for Board meetings.​

• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development and training of Trustees.​

• Liaise with Trustees, responding to requests for information.​

• Support the implementation of Charitable Governance processes and legal compliance​

​Core office management processes​

• Act as the primary contact for office visitors and mail​

• Organize and maintain office filing systems, both electronic and paper-based​

• Manage office, kitchen, and bathroom supply inventories, placing orders as needed to ensure stock availability​

• Undertake routine health and safety responsibilities, including:​

• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal fire and legionella checks​

• Conducting H&S inductions with new staff​

• Supporting external contractors during visits​

• Maintain a tidy, welcoming, and safe office environment.​

​​Attitudes, behaviour and ​​values​

• Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary​

• Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings​

• Maintain clear and accurate records​

• Communicate effectively with partners​

• Comply with all organisational policies and procedures​

• Model HENRY values​

• Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision​

This role requires a basic DBS check..

​Person specification

​Qualifications

​Desirable: Relevant qualification (e.g. CIPD level 3 or 5) or higher education in a relevant subject

​Experience

​Essential:

• ​Proven experience working in a People/HR role
• Experience of conducting DBS/PVG checks and safer recruitment practices
• Experience with digital HR systems

Desirable:

• Designing and implementing HR systems and processes
• Previous involvement in health and safety checks and procedures
• ​Working with a charitable organisation supporting governance and the board of trustees
• Experience as a Company Secretary​

Knowledge

​​Essential

• Knowledge of core HR processes including recruitment
• Working knowledge of UK employment law
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,Teams, Sharepoint) and confidence in learning new systems

​​Desirable

• Knowledge of employee, casual worker, freelancer, volunteer and trustee relationships and legal differences
• Knowledge of UK GDPR and how to protect and manage data

​Skills and attitudes

Essential

• Strong motivation to contribute to HENRY’s work and commitment to organisational values
• Organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Professional and approachable manner, with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills, able to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
• Ability to take the initiative, not only in identifying problems and opportunities, but also in suggesting and implementing solutions
• An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the broad picture
• Willingness to undertake training

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We have an exciting opportunity for am Administrator (known internally as a Service Delivery Assistant) to join the National Contact Centre team in Cardiff, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working of one day per week working from home.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As a Service Delivery Assistant you will provide high quality and responsive administrative function for the National Contact Centre. Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries and supporting the wider team with general administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality administrative support to the team and service.
• Update and maintain manual and computerised database and case management systems and records in accordance with the service's internal policies/procedures and organisational standards.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and general queries into the National Contact Centre.
• Provide general office administration support which could include photocopying, filing, data entry, ordering of office supplies, processing invoices, raising purchase orders and minute taking at meetings.
• Liaising and communicating with key stakeholders, including internal and external contacts, such as the arrangement of Supervision sessions for staff.

About You:

Ideally, you will have a good understanding and knowledge of office systems and business support functions, as well as being a team player with a flexible approach

You will need:

• Effective verbal/written communication and numerical skills.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and deal with competing demands in an organised and methodical manner.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and audiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision to achieve deadlines.
• Excellent record keeping skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.