Senior support worker team leader jobs

Full Time – 35 hours per week

The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Secretary who will be:

1) A senior member of the Bishop of Chester's core staff team,

2) The chief officer of the charitable business that undergirds the Diocese of Chester, and

3) The most senior, 'lay' officer of the Diocese of Chester.

The role is complex as well as important. You will need an open heart and deep courage, patience, kindness, humility, determination, and constantly reflective practice. We value competence founded on transparent good character, grounded deeply in Christian faith. You will need to be able to see over the horizon without missing the personal needs of team members, enabling both with persistent grace and strategic focus.

The successful candidate will be inspirational, humble, skilled and experienced in leadership in both ‘first-’ and ‘second-chairs’, a change manager, relational and the technical ability to fulfil the role.

This role is based in Church House, Daresbury, Warrington which is a key operational centre for the life of the Diocese.

For informal conversation, contact the Bishop of Chester - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. 

The recruitment pack, including job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.

Completed application forms should be returned by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button 

Closing date:  Sunday 23rd August 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026

The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.

An Occupational Requirement exists for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.

About Working Well Trust 

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 and/or complex issues through training and employment. 

We are recruiting an IPS Operations Manager to support the delivery and development of our IPS services across London. The postholder will manage two IPS service sites from the following areas: Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking and Dagenham, and Enfield. The final allocation of sites will be discussed with the successful candidate and agreed based on service needs, experience and working arrangements. 

What you’ll be doing 

If you were working with us, you would provide operational leadership across two of our IPS services. These sites will be agreed with you based on service needs, your experience and working arrangements.

You would support Team Leads and frontline teams to deliver high-quality IPS services that are client-led, evidence-based and aligned with contractual outcomes. You would help ensure services run smoothly day to day, while also supporting service development, quality improvement and strong performance.

You would:

• Provide leadership oversight across two IPS service sites, supporting Team Leads with operational delivery, planning and problem solving.
• Ensure services meet contractual outcomes, delivery timeframes and quality standards.
• Support Team Leads to manage performance, caseloads, attendance, safeguarding, risk and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS partners, funders, community organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Lead on IPS fidelity across the services, supporting teams to deliver high-fidelity IPS and develop quality improvement plans.
• Use data, audits, client feedback and service reviews to identify what is working well and where improvements are needed.
• Complete contract monitoring requirements, represent WWT at contract performance meetings and attend quarterly service review meetings with IPS Grow.
• Work with NHS colleagues to support integration, clinical co-location, steering groups, data flow and appropriate escalation of clinical risks or safeguarding concerns.
• Support staff wellbeing by ensuring regular wellbeing check-ins and welfare conversations are embedded in supervision and one-to-one meetings.
• Work with HR and Team Leads to recruit, onboard, train and retain Team Leads, Employment Specialists and support staff.
• Support budget holders and work with the Finance Manager to ensure budgets are managed effectively.
• Work with other Operations Managers, the Operations Director and Head Office colleagues to develop consistent systems, improve services and support wider organisational priorities.

You would also provide direct supervision to project leads and help build a positive learning culture where staff feel supported, clear about expectations and able to develop their skills.

What you’ll need 

We are looking for someone with strong operational leadership experience and a good understanding of IPS, employment support or mental health services.

You will need to bring:

• Experience of IPS or equivalent team leadership.
• Experience of managing teams, performance and service delivery.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex and demanding workload.
• Experience of monitoring, contract reporting and using data to support service planning.
• The ability to build positive relationships with funders, NHS partners, community organisations, clients and staff.
• Confidence supporting Team Leads with performance, quality, safeguarding, risk, wellbeing and day-to-day operational issues.
• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a range of audiences.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and online systems.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to employment, including the Equality Act.
• The ability to work across boroughs and provide leadership in more than one service location.
• Tact, diplomacy, discretion and the ability to build rapport with different people.
• A proactive, collaborative and flexible approach, including willingness to work occasional evenings when needed.

It would also be helpful if you have experience of:

• Managing multiple teams across boroughs.
• IPS Grow systems and fidelity reviews.
• Mental health services.
• Quality standards or accreditation.
• Project and service development.
• Budget management.
• Working with GP practices, NHS teams or other health and community partners.
• A postgraduate degree.

What we offer 

• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE) 

• Paid company closed days at the end of the year (FTE) 

• Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE) 

• 6% employer pension contribution 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities. 

What’s next 

Before you apply, please note the following: 

• We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months. 

• To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions. 

• Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression. 

• If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage, for example due to a disability, learning difficulty or health condition, please let us know in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed. 

Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career. 

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage early applications.

Job Title: Individual Giving Manager 

Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager

Location: Hybrid working pattern, a minimum of 2 days in the London office and 3 days from home 
 

Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week

The package also includes 

• 8% employer contribution to a pension 

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week 

• Season Ticket Loan 

USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.

The Job 

USPG are looking for an experienced fundraising and marketing professional to take ownership of our individual giving strategy and deliver it to achieve our objectives. The Individual Giving Manager will develop, market and evaluate fundraising appeals, products and campaigns to individual supporters and churches in order to grow our supporter base and voluntary income. Focusing on recruiting, retaining and developing relationships with all donors using direct mail, email and digital engagement, the Individual Giving Manager will develop an engaging stewardship journey for our supporters.

You  

You are a confident, creative and talented fundraiser with experience of delivering successful marketing or fundraising campaigns and appeals. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising and project management. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will have a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience, enjoy working in close collaboration with colleagues and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines.  

Application

Please fill out the job application pack attached to this posting. Interviews will be held in London on the 5th of August.

Job Title:

Victim Support Casework Team Lead 

Salary:

Actual salary is £27,200 per year (FTE £34,000). 

Contract/Hours:

Permanent. 4 days per week / 0.8 FTE. The normal working week is 30 hours.

Annual Leave:

FTE annual leave entitlement is 23 days pro rata plus public and bank holidays. 

Location:

NUM delivers its services UK-wide through a combination of digital resources, remote services and in-person hubs. Staff work on a hybrid basis, with the balance of home and location-based working depending on business needs. This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel possible for meetings, events, and outreach. If you are based in one of our hubs, Glasgow, Manchester or London then this is desirable.

About NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is a UK-wide charity which delivers a holistic safety, wellbeing and economic support model for sex workers, combining digital harm prevention, specialist casework, mental health support and pathways to economic stability. Activities are delivered UK-wide via a digital platform, remote services, and in-person hubs. We run a wellbeing drop-in service in Glasgow and other in-person services and events in Manchester and London. We have developed Vocational Support Services for those exploring careers both in and outside of sex industries and we run a Racial Justice project and Youth Justice project that makes visible the lived experiences of harm among racialised and young (18-25) sex workers towards systems change. 

NUM values those with lived experience in sex industries and work with them to shape services and responses, conduct research, develop education packages, and participate in policy advocacy to change the conditions that lead to survival sex work, gain rights and recognition, and improve the safety of UK-based sex workers. 

Background and Responsibilities:

The casework team is at the heart of NUM. We provide vital support from assistance through the criminal justice journey to essential emergency financial support. We are looking for a Casework Team Lead to lead our casework team. If you are driven, have a keen eye for detail, can effectively motivate others in a demanding and emotive area of work with the ability to support people in an empathetic and trauma informed way then this could be the role for you. 

This role will specifically focus on the day-to-day running of the casework team alongside carrying your own caseload. The work involves utilising and monitoring our digital platform and CMS maintaining and monitoring the documentation of cases and coordinating responses to ensure sex workers received the high standard of support they deserve, to prevent and recover from violence as well as seek justice and recourse. The Victim Support Casework Team Lead is responsible for maintaining high standards for all digital, individualised and in-person support provided by the casework team. All responsibilities can be grouped under five umbrella categories. The successful candidate will evidence suitability for the role based on the strength areas below:

1) Management: Manage the operations and administration associated with victim and vocational support casework. 

2) Leadership: Lead and motivate the team of national case workers towards service excellence. The best leaders can also be led. The successful candidate will value the lived and learned experiences on the casework team and ensure that everyone works to their strengths and strives for the best outcomes for sex workers. 

3) High Standards: Support good performance and quality outcomes for sex workers.

4) Creative and Innovative: Ability to strategise and problem-solve. Sex workers experience forms of violence before and after accessing support. At NUM, our principle of 'Sex Workers First' means that we work with them to achieve the outcomes that they desire. Sex workers are in control of their healing and recovery, and it will be the successful candidate's job to ensure that lives are improved as a result of contact with NUM. 

5) Well-being Focused: Provide care for the health, safety and welfare of the case work team and the sex workers we serve. 

Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to the following.

• Managing your own caseload, providing individualised support to sex workers alongside your leadership role ensuring that sex workers are put at the forefront of all services offered. Maintaining our high standard of support.

• Continued monitoring and development of the NUM platform backend functions to find efficiencies and boost productivity. Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on new policies and service priorities, new platforms/ procedures, and new innovations or services. 

• Problem-solving to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the casework team eg, managing resource and rota’s including leave and absences, delegation of task where appropriate to the casework team.

• Audit overview and quarterly reporting to Operations Manager with responsibility for data management and the production of case studies. 

• External communications with practitioners to ensure best practice of utilising NUM service, promoting NUM membership where possible and attending external meetings as a NUM representative where required. 

• Host or contribute to the ongoing meetings of the National ISVA/SWISVA forum and continue to foster useful and productive spaces for SWISVAs (specialist sex work ISVA’s) throughout the UK to share experiences, insights towards delivering quality support services to sex workers with maintaining high service standards and prioritising self-care. 

• Deliver weekly operations meetings, keep them short and concise to discuss operational updates NUM wide/internal. Analyse statistics and case work trends and discuss any issues or take aways with the Operations Manager to inform Casework Team strategy.

• Communicate and collaborate with other work streams and projects at NUM. Contribute to organisational priorities and support initiatives that strengthen National Ugly Mugs’ overall impact. 

• Lead 1-2-1 check-ins and appraisals with staff, acknowledging individual and team success in appropriate ways, motivating the team and resolving conflict and managing team dynamics (with support where needed).

• Onboard and train new members of the casework team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable casework skills, with experience in delivering advice, information, emotional and practical support and advocacy in partnership with health, wellbeing and criminal justice outcomes for individuals who may have experienced traumatic events.

• Experience managing a team, providing line management support, and managing rotas and team resources.

• An understanding of coordination responsibilities and the requirements of middle management in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

• Qualified ISVA or relevant casework support experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with multiple partners on complex cases.

• Excellent administrative and organisation skills, able to manage both your own and other people’s workloads effectively.

• An understanding of Equal Opportunities, the diversity of sex workers and the impact of criminalisation, stigma, and marginalisation on sex workers and a team comprising those with lived experience.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to deliver training, guidance, advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders to promote best practice in relation to supporting sex workers when they’re victims of crime.

• Experience of using online communication tools, CMS (Oasis), google workspace, MS suite, slack and other digital platforms to maximise efficiency and productivity of your own casework and that of the casework team. 

• Experience of dealing with internal and external complaints and having difficult conversations.

• Strong empathic and active listening skills.

• Willingness to undertake continued professional development. 

Desirable:

• Experience of the sex work community.

• Experience completing detailed reports on workstream productivity, both statistically and in written form.

• The ability to understand local, regional and national policy and evidence-based research in relation to community safety, health and social inclusion.

• Ability in languages other than English is beneficial but not required. 

If you are passionate about NUM’s mission to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers’ we would love for you to hear from you!

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications close on 13th August 2026 at 11:30pm BST. We encourage applicants to apply before the deadline as interviews may be held on a rolling basis. You can apply via Charity Jobs or by emailing admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with your name and ‘Victim Support Casework Team Lead’ in the subject line. 

Please include a CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) describing your suitability for the role. The cover letter should address the points in the ‘Personal Specification’ section of this posting. 

NUM is a diverse team committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace, and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with disabilities. If you have any access requirements related to applying, please contact admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org.

We understand that everyone’s experience is different and encourage applications from those who may not meet all of the person specifications. If you’re passionate about equality, economic empowerment, and ending violence against sex workers, we want to hear from you.

Interviews are planned to take place remotely on week starting August 17th. We will let you know by August 18th if you have been selected for an interview. Please note that due to the high number of applications expected for this role if you do not hear back from NUM by the August 18th unfortunately your application has not been successful. We are not able to provide feedback on your application at the application stage.

A fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's brand at a pivotal moment.

About us 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to improve the lives of people affected by cancer—at The Royal Marsden and far beyond.

We fund world-leading research, cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking treatment that helps transform care for cancer patients in the UK and across the world. By supporting one of the world’s leading cancer centres, we play a vital role in developing new treatments and improving outcomes for patients everywhere.

Following a period of significant growth, we are now entering an exciting new phase—expanding our impact, strengthening supporter relationships, and investing in the future of cancer care. 

About the role 

You'll play a key role in the development and implementation of our upcoming brand refresh to drive awareness of our work on a national scale, raising vital funds to improve the lives of thousands of people with cancer across the UK and globally.

Leading a small creative team, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on creative expertise to produce exceptional design, video and visual storytelling that brings our mission to life. The role sits within a larger Creative team that works across the Charity, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Private Care.

What you'll do

• Lead the creative development, design and production of high-quality, impactful marketing and communications materials across print, digital, photography and video channels for the Charity
• Be an active and influential member of the core Brand Refresh project group, delivering the project to time and budget, strengthening brand awareness, consistency and impact.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and Digital teams to produce effective marketing and communications which meet audience objectives, interpreting briefs and deliver creative solutions that achieve campaign objectives.
• Lead creative concepts from initial brief through to final delivery, presenting ideas confidently to stakeholders and translating feedback into exceptional outputs. Develop efficient creative briefing and workflow processes that support excellent project delivery.
• Run weekly design clinics to review all business as usual design and video outputs.
• Manage and develop the creative team, including the Designer and Video Producer, providing leadership, coaching and support.

About you

We're looking for a creative leader who combines outstanding design expertise with strong project management and people skills.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience developing and delivering high-quality creative campaigns and marketing communications.
• Experience leading creative projects from concept through to implementation and review.
• Proven experience managing and developing people.
• Strong strategic brand and design experience, with a keen eye for visual storytelling and brand consistency.
• Excellent knowledge of digital design, accessibility and print production.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• An understanding of video production, with the ability to guide and support video-based projects.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the creative direction of one of the UK's leading cancer charities during a period of ambitious growth and transformation.

You'll join a collaborative, supportive and talented team where your ideas and expertise will have a direct impact on fundraising success and, ultimately, patient outcomes.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to pioneering cancer research and care.
• A creative, ambitious and values-driven culture.
• The chance to play a leading role in a major Charity brand refresh.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave increasing with service.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
• Employee assistance programme.

Inclusion matters

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.  

Apply now

If you're an experienced creative professional looking to use your skills to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by cancer, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced and friendly Senior Café Cook to join the team at The Hop 50+, our vibrant community café and activity centre in the heart of Hove.

You'll take the lead in planning and preparing fresh, homemade lunches, snacks and cakes while helping create a warm, welcoming environment for older people. As well as cooking, you'll enjoy working with customers, supporting café staff and volunteers, and contributing to the day-to-day running and ongoing development of our popular community café.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those from communities currently underrepresented in our workforce.

You will:

• Plan, prepare and serve fresh lunches, snacks and cakes for customers
• Support and supervise café staff and volunteers to deliver an excellent customer experience
• Manage food ordering, stock control and daily cash handling
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness
• Help develop the café through new ideas, seasonal menus and special events

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience preparing and cooking fresh meals in a busy café, catering or hospitality environment
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and volunteers
• Confidence supervising or supporting staff and volunteers as part of a small team
• Strong organisational skills, including menu planning, stock control and maintaining food safety standards
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for older people and people living with dementia

A Level 2 Food Safety in Catering qualification is desirable, or a willingness to achieve this within an agreed timeframe.

We're a flexible, supportive employer and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would help you succeed in the role.

Why join us?

Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity supporting people of all ages across Sussex to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

The Hop 50+ is much more than a café. It's a welcoming community hub where people aged 50+ can enjoy freshly prepared food alongside activities, friendships and specialist support, including dementia-friendly sessions. You'll play an important part in creating an environment where people feel connected, valued and supported.

Interested in finding out more?

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent someone from working with us, and any disclosures will be considered in relation to the duties of the role.

Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026 (9.00 am)

For further details and to apply, please visit the jobs page on our website

Senior Support Worker

Sale, Manchester

£26,130 per annum, and increases to £26,793 - Once 6-month probation is passed.

Full or Part Time opportunities available.

Additional payments for night shifts (£12 per night - £55 for sleep-in)

• Have you worked in an adult social care or nursing setting?
• Experience of being a team leader or have at least 1 year of care experience?
• Do you want to progress to a Senior Support Worker?

 A charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre, we have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities.

We pride ourselves on supporting our residents and service users to live their best lives to the fullest. Offering, high quality health and personal care for long-term residents of all ages. We have five 'luxury' style homes in Sale, with modern interiors and state-of-the-art lifting equipment and mobility aids, along with a day service in Altrincham.

Come and join the fun working environment. You will be offering day to day, person centred care, which includes, activities and day trips planned weekly with residents and service users which includes – swimming, trips to the seaside, museums, sensory walks, and activity breaks across the country.

What you will receive whilst working for us:

• A competitive salary
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays and on call
• Excellent internal and external training offered
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Mileage paid for travel during work hours
• 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
• Increased holiday entitlement with service
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Wage Stream
• Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Monthly staff prize draw

What we want in return:

• Ideally a minimum of 1 year experience working in care with the ability to lead shifts
• Caring, self-motivated staff members who have passion and want to help people with learning disabilities and complex health care needs
• Have basic IT skills-Microsoft word and email. Ability to read and write and have basic numeracy skills is essential to this role
• Be Prepared to undertake a professional qualification relevant to the role, such as a level 2/3 RQF/NVQ
• Commitment to training and to progress to a shift leader
• Committed, reliable and willing to work as part of a team
• Flexibility- willing to work weekends and bank holidays
• Satisfactory DBS check, 2 references

You will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support.

If this job is for you, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service located in Richmond. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.

£29,004.00 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. Support Worker will give practical support to help people maintain their tenancy, stay well, exercise choice and control in their care and lives and participate in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Post-holders will be required to demonstrate strengths in all the indicators set out in the relevant Look Ahead Management Competency Model. More specifically, the post-holder will:

• Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Senior Support Worker/Team Leader/ Contract Manager. Creatively working to engage with customers.
• Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions. Promote positive risk taking.
• Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
• Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers.

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Approachable and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable

• Experience working in mental health

About us:

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

SENIOR YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER

 VIOLENCE REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP HOSPITAL IN-REACH & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

Oasis Midlands

Hours: 1 x full time post at 40 hours (inclusive of breaks)

Contract type here: Fixed term until March 27 (secondment opportunities will also be considered, subject to agreement with the successful candidate's current employer).

Salary: Grade D - £33,802 per annum

 Are you passionate about supporting young people and communities?  Will you support young people to recognise and reach their full potential?  Oasis is about to embark on an exciting new partnership with the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership to deliver Hospital In-Reach and Community Based Services. We are recruiting a Senior Youth Support Worker to be part of the team. We always work in a holistic way, and it is no difference when it comes to violence. We don’t treat violence in isolation. Instead, we will seek to work as part of an eco-system of care—connecting education, housing, youth work, family support, safeguarding, and community relationships.

We believe violence is preventable…We are passionate about inclusion and believe young people and communities should be central to local and national violence reduction strategies. 

If you share this passion and want to make a difference, come and join the team.

To hear from those working in similar roles in our team in Greater Manchester, click here.

As Senior Youth Support Worker you will;

· Provide supervision to Youth Outreach Worker(s).

· Be present in hospital and community locations to support young people that are impacted by violence.

· Work with young people in the community supporting them to process what has happened and linking them in with services/groups that will provide them with sustainable ongoing support.

· Deliver group work sessions to get young people talking about the issue of violence providing a safe space for them to talk about their concerns and what they want to change. 

· Support communities impacted by critical incidents.

· Oversee referrals

· Work closely with the Project Administrator to monitor engagement and impact.

Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:

· Relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC), Social Work (QSW) or SEND.

· Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and Health and Safety practices

· Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsociable hours.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages)

If you would like a conversation about the role, please contact us via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will invite suitable candidates to interview as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once the position has been filled.

Applications are welcomed from individuals interested in undertaking this role as a secondment opportunity. Secondment arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require approval from the applicant's current employer.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Are you an experienced IDVA, ready to work with a creative and dynamic team, advocating for women, families and the LGBT+ community who have experienced Domestic Abuse? Then join us to lead a team of specialist caseworkers, supporting survivors to address practical issues and empower them in their recovery!

The RISE Team Leader will be a skilled independent domestic and sexual violence advocate who will oversee a small team of case and group workers as well as managing Helpline volunteers. She will be a qualified IDVA and ISVA or be willing to complete the accreditations in the first six months in post.

She will hold a caseload of her own and coordinate a team providing support and guidance through a range of interventions and support offers working closely with an experienced Manager and other Team Leaders. Together with their team they will build, maintain and create links to deliver survivor-focused, trauma aware/ responsive support to help survivors and their family to cope and recover.

They will be the lead on developing, implementing and coordinating the Helpline, Casework and Projects with day-to-day practice oversight of staff and volunteers. The Team Leader will work co-operatively and flexibly alongside RISE colleagues providing expert input and contributing to the effective running of the organisation as a whole.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

The deadline for applications is: 2nd August 2026

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 10th August 2026

* This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded women-led, women-centred, and trauma-informed charity with almost 30-years track record in violence against women and girls (VAWG) and LGBT Domestic Abuse.

RISE is committed to ending racism and has signed up to the Ending Racism in VAWG commitments.

We are committed to actively holding anti-racist values and practices and nurturing the contributions from Black and minoritised women within the sector so that Black and minoritised leadership can grow.

RISE is a Disability Confident Employer.

Benefits that we can offer in return:

• 3% employer contribution pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days’ annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Focus on well-being and balancing flexible working alongside RISE’s priorities.
• Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development.
• Trauma focussed wellbeing support.

We really look forward to hearing from you.

Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a passion for empowering young people and making a difference?

At NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service), we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and adults at risk. We believe no child or young person should ever be alone or voiceless in the care system, in family court, or when decisions are being made about their future.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Coordinator, working 28 hours per week, to lead the delivery of Project Unity across England. Project Unity provides high-quality, rights-based advocacy and intensive support to care-experienced young mothers who are pregnant or have recently given birth, helping to empower young mothers, strengthen outcomes and prevent children from entering care.

About Project Unity England

Project Unity England improves outcomes for care-experienced young mothers and their children through collaborative, multi-agency working, delivered through cluster-based areas bringing together local stakeholders for coordinated, community-focused support. Cluster one is based around London and cluster two around Yorkshire, with a third cluster area to be identified in year three. Travel between cluster areas is expected, particularly from year two onwards.

As Project Coordinator, you will support delivery and development of Project Unity within your assigned cluster areas, working closely with partners and internal teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating project activities and line managing senior practitioners
• Supporting planning, implementation and monitoring of local initiatives
• Facilitating communication between partners and stakeholders
• Organising professional meetings, workshops and events
• Tracking progress and sharing best practice across clusters

This role offers the chance to work across diverse cluster areas, influence at both local and Parliamentary level, and make a direct impact on services for care-experienced young mothers and their children.

About the role

You will provide day-to-day leadership of Project Unity, supporting a team of Project Workers and volunteers to deliver high-quality, advocacy-led, trauma-informed support that empowers young mothers to understand their rights and have their voices heard.

Working with local authorities, health partners, safeguarding networks and community organisations, you will build relationships and referral pathways, monitor outcomes, and identify opportunities to strengthen and grow the service – leading meaningful work within a values-led organisation.

About you

You are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and families, confident leading teams within a trauma-informed environment, and able to balance operational oversight with a person-centred approach.

You will have experience working with vulnerable young people or families in a social care, advocacy or support setting, alongside experience managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers, plus a strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and relevant legislation. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound professional decisions, demonstrating NYAS’s values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment.

How to Apply

Please apply via the the NYAS website. In your application, evidence using specific examples how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the person specification within the attached job description, including:

• Experience with vulnerable young people or families in a social care, advocacy or support setting
• Experience managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers
• Knowledge of legislation and policy relating to advocacy, safeguarding and children’s social care
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills, with sound professional judgement

Employee Benefits

We offer the following employee benefits:

• 26 days, increasing to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Occupational sick pay (subject to completion of qualifying period)
• Enhanced pay for family friendly leave
• Free parking at some of our offices
• Employee assistance programme
• Group stakeholder pension scheme
• Access to BHSF health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support and supervision from your line manager
• Learning and Development opportunities

Safeguarding and Compliance

NYAS operates robust safeguarding procedures, and internal candidates will be subject to references in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. In accordance with UK immigration law, proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom will be required as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About NYAS

NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is an established rights-based charity ensuring that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are respected, represented and supported in expressing their views. We work with care-experienced people who are often reliant on statutory services, and our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure their voices are heard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

Overview

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

This exciting new role provides an opportunity to work within a Whole Family Recovery Service as a Recovery Coordinator for the Family Support and Safeguarding Team (FSST).

At Change Grow Live we believe that whole family-based approaches to substance misuse support and recovery have the potential to have a greater impact on reducing harms and increasing resilience for individuals, families, and communities. Therefore, providing support to families is a real priority for us to ensure that our services are truly person centred and family focussed.

With this role you’ll be working as part of Family Support and Safegurarding team within Ashfield Children's Social Care. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027

Working as part of the new multi-disciplinary safeguarding teams (FSST) alongside Children’s Services, Domestic Abuse services and Mental Health, the Recovery Coordinator will coordinate a package of support and care to the adult substance user, enabling them to improve safety and resilience, in relation to substance use and the associated safeguarding risks.

Where: Ashfield

Full-Time Hours: 37.5 per week 

Contract: Fixed-Term contract that ends 31st March 2027

* Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours

Responsibilities

About the role: 

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary safeguarding team to provide appropriate co-ordination and interventions that help to reduce the impact of substance use. Types of interventions to include, engagement and assessment, time focussed whole family, group and 121 psychosocial based.

• Undertaking direct work with families and parents, utilising recognised evidence-based interventions that build resilience and enable positive changes to family functioning.

• Supporting the effective safeguarding of families through contribution to multi-agency plans, timely identification of risks, vulnerabilities and responding accordingly via appropriate assessment, safety planning and onward connection and referrals to the relevant services where required.

• To work closely with local Social Care Teams and other associated family support services

• To promote family members involvement to improve outcomes for children.

• To provide effective case co-ordination for all the family in support of the children’s Child Protection or Child in Need Plan.

• Active participation in agreed supervision and development meetings.

• Review ongoing care and support liaising closely with the full range of specialist workers across the multi-disciplinary team both within CGL Nottinghamshire and the Family Safeguarding Team ,

About you: 

• Experience of working with families with complex problems in one or more of the following fields: social work; youth offending; substance misuse; probation; health; family work; education; youth and community
• Ability to manage behaviors of distress in a calm and professional manner
• Knowledge of current legislation surrounding young people, families and safeguarding practice. Eg - the Adfam and Think Family reports
• Sound working knowledge of Child Protection
• Sensitivity in working with complex and diverse cultural family issues
• Experience of working with families and individuals where children have a Child Protection or Child in Need Plan in place.
• Experience of delivering training and groupwork
• Sound working knowledge of the impact of hidden harm, honor based violence, child sexual exploitation and FGM

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you so click apply.

The postholder must demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.

This role will cover operational sites as required, including community locations and family homes.

This includes working with adults with a history of substance misuse.

As we want to get to know you, not an AI tool. Please make sure your application is written in your own words and genuinely reflects your skills, experience and motivation for this role.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

 Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

 Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

Interview Date

30/7/2026

Closing Date

22/7/2026

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Key Worker
Salary: £26,630 – £31,490 per annum depending on experience 
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent 
Location: HMP Birmingham 
Job reference number: 1739 

Cranstoun is an independent charity and leading provider of specialist treatment, harm reduction and recovery services to those affected by drug and alcohol use. This is an exciting opportunity to become a Key Worker within our high performing psychosocial drug and alcohol service in HMP Birmingham. 

We provide a range of services for those affected by drugs and alcohol. Our skilled and compassionate team work closely with people who use our services to change and save lives. We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide. 

You will be based in our psychosocial team working with adult males (over 18 years old). You will be responsible for delivering a range of elements of our substance use work including case management, assessments, care planning, the delivery of one-to-one interventions to include harm reduction and motivational work, group work, and engagement support as well as other associated duties. You need to be committed to supporting people who use our services to make positive changes to prepare them for release into the community, and you will arrange continuity of care. You will work in collaboration with the clinical team and integrated working is a key element of this role. You will work within the prison setting and contribute towards the wider prison drug strategy.

Having experience of supporting people with complex health needs including substance use, you will bring knowledge and commitment to deliver drug and alcohol treatment. You will have a non-judgemental attitude and a desire to support the lives of people who use our services to be healthier and safer by delivering a high-quality service. 

Experience of working with drug and alcohol use is essential. You will be a competent communicator, with the ability to work independently and be comfortable and enthusiastic, both with the highlighted client group and working in partnership with other service providers. Previous experience or knowledge of working with individuals on opiate replacement treatment, and/or involved in the criminal justice system will be advantageous.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the link.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. 

Closing date: 2nd August 2026.

Overview

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

This exciting new role provides an opportunity to work within a Whole Family Recovery Service as a Recovery Coordinator for the Family Support and Safeguarding Team (FSST).

At Change Grow Live we believe that whole family-based approaches to substance misuse support and recovery have the potential to have a greater impact on reducing harms and increasing resilience for individuals, families, and communities. Therefore, providing support to families is a real priority for us to ensure that our services are truly person centred and family focussed.

With this role you’ll be working as part of Family Support and Safegurarding team within Gedling Children's Social Care. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027

Working as part of the new multi-disciplinary safeguarding teams (FSST) alongside Children’s Services, Domestic Abuse services and Mental Health, the Recovery Coordinator will coordinate a package of support and care to the adult substance user, enabling them to improve safety and resilience, in relation to substance use and the associated safeguarding risks.

Where: Gedling

Full-Time Hours: 37.5 per week 

Contract: Fixed-Term contract that ends 31st March 2027

* Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours

Responsibilities

About the role: 

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary safeguarding team to provide appropriate co-ordination and interventions that help to reduce the impact of substance use. Types of interventions to include, engagement and assessment, time focussed whole family, group and 121 psychosocial based.

• Undertaking direct work with families and parents, utilising recognised evidence-based interventions that build resilience and enable positive changes to family functioning.

• Supporting the effective safeguarding of families through contribution to multi-agency plans, timely identification of risks, vulnerabilities and responding accordingly via appropriate assessment, safety planning and onward connection and referrals to the relevant services where required.

• To work closely with local Social Care Teams and other associated family support services

• To promote family members involvement to improve outcomes for children.

• To provide effective case co-ordination for all the family in support of the children’s Child Protection or Child in Need Plan.

• Active participation in agreed supervision and development meetings.

• Review ongoing care and support liaising closely with the full range of specialist workers across the multi-disciplinary team both within CGL Nottinghamshire and the Family Safeguarding Team 

About you: 

• Experience of working with families with complex problems in one or more of the following fields: social work; youth offending; substance misuse; probation; health; family work; education; youth and community
• Ability to manage behaviors of distress in a calm and professional manner
• Knowledge of current legislation surrounding young people, families and safeguarding practice. Eg - the Adfam and Think Family reports
• Sound working knowledge of Child Protection
• Sensitivity in working with complex and diverse cultural family issues
• Experience of working with families and individuals where children have a Child Protection or Child in Need Plan in place.
• Experience of delivering training and groupwork
• Sound working knowledge of the impact of hidden harm, honor based violence, child sexual exploitation and FGM

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you so click apply.

The postholder must demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.

This role will cover operational sites as required, including community locations and family homes.

This includes working with adults with a history of substance misuse.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

 Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

Interview Date

30/7/2026

Closing Date

22/7/2026

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.