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The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development and Fundraising to join their dedicated team.
Location: London, EC4Y 9BT
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 gross per annum
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 22.5 hrs per week, 3 days per week
Closing date: 10am on 28th July 2025
About Middle Temple:
As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers. The Inn awards just over a million pounds in scholarships each year, with the majority going to students commencing the bar vocational training course, some to students doing a post-graduate law conversion course, plus smaller amounts for ad hoc overseas placements, essay prizes etc.
The Inn’s mission is to support the rule of law in the UK and overseas, especially Common Law jurisdictions, and carries this out by providing extensive education opportunities and support to its members across the world.
Head of Development and Fundraising – The Role:
In this part-time role (22.5 hrs p/w) you will be responsible for all aspects of fund raising for The Middle Temple and for the associated activity. You will generate the strategy, annual fundraising plan and then enact activity to achieve the objectives set in the plan.
We’d love to hear from you if you are an experienced fundraising practitioner who has built strategies and plans with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Head of Development and Fundraising – Key Responsibilities:
- To write the Middle Temple fundraising strategy and annual plan. Then, to enact the plan to achieve fundraising objectives
- To organise and run the annual calendar of fundraising activities, including appeals
- To manage the oversight of the Trustees of the Middle Temple charity and fund through regular meetings of these groups
- To manage, and keep updated, the fundraising databases and information sources required to enable the Inn’s fundraising
- Identify, cultivate and then apply to various funding sources, both internally and externally including grants and trusts
- Write funding applications where appropriate, monitor and track donations and keep financial records up to date
Head of Development and Fundraising – You:
- An experienced fundraising practitioner used to both creating strategies and plans as well as operating as a ‘hands on’ operator
- Experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of the workings of other not-for-profit organisations
- Strong administrative experience, ideally in a fundraising role, dealing with the legal and administrative requirements of fundraising including the relationship management of donors
- Experience in managing the requirements of a charity including accounting, reporting and attending meetings of the Charity’s Trustees
- IT literate with experience of using databases (Salesforce and CiviCRM), Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Excellent communications skills (verbally and in writing) at all levels
Head of Development and Fundraising – Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlements
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services)
- Private Medical Insurance (including gym membership)
- Medical Cashback Scheme (e.g. for dental, optical)
- Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)
- Season Ticket Loans
- Access to a Range of Learning & Development Opportunities
- Opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique, and historical setting in central London
Application Process:
Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Closing date: 10am on 28th July 2025
To submit your application for this exciting Head of Development and Fundraising opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Blood Cancer UK research team following the recent launch of our ambitious new five-year research strategy which seeks to accelerate progress towards the day when no one dies from blood cancer or the side effects of its treatments. This post sits alongside two other research grants officers responsible for our clinical research and fellowships portfolios.
You will be an integral part of the research funding team and will be responsible for a range of pre and post award grants management activities required for the effective administration of our discovery and translational research portfolio.
Expected travel for this role includes relevant meetings or conferences, team workshops, team/department away days and attendance at two all staff away days annually. The London office is open for use by all staff from Monday –Thursday
The research funding team holds a routine anchor day in the office every Tuesday for all team members who are able to attend. Attendance at an anchor day at least once a month is expected for all members of the research funding team living outside London.
Our culture and benefits package are award winning, and our staff survey tells us that we’re a great place to work.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.




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Caritas Social Action Network
Senior Migration Officer
Location: London, with working from home, regular travel in England and Wales, and rare travel overseas.
Contract: full-time, one year, with regular evening and occasional weekend meetings.
Salary: £37,440
Closing date: Monday 18 August at 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday, 28 August, in person, in London
CSAN is the official agency of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice affecting people in England and Wales. We’re facing a steep rise in poverty and significant pressures on social, economic and church resources. At this time, the Church is called to raise a prophetic voice against poverty and the rhetoric of division and work for the building of a more just society.
In 2021, CSAN launched its strategy to extend the social mission of the Church in a post-COVID society. We are developing the infrastructure of the social action network of the Church in England and Wales, including new alliances for diocesan Caritas agencies, advocacy and migration. As our Senior Officer for Migration, you will help to raise awareness of migration issues from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching and lead on our Ambassadors Programme against Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, as well as prepare briefings and campaign responses to Government legislation.
Over the last 20 years, CSAN has established a network of 50 diocesan and direct service charities, with a combined annual expenditure on social mission estimated at £400m, excluding the work of schools and religious congregations. Our members build up local community life in diverse ways, and many of them support individuals in difficulty, including with housing, prison and detention, social isolation, ill-health, violence, disability, employment, care, therapeutic and welfare support.
The key responsibilities of the Senior Migration Officer are:
1. To provide timely information to the CSAN team and the network on UK Government resettlement programmes and legislation on immigration.
2. To support CSAN’s work to improve public policy and practice on immigration, with compelling evidence from our network, and enabling effective participation in advocacy for a humane system.
3. To work closely with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales on issues of migration and human trafficking.
4. To lead the implementation of the Gubay-
funded CSAN Ambassadors against Human Trafficking programme, preparing and delivering programme materials.
5. To support cross-cutting key workstreams and alliances in CSAN, especially the Domestic Abuse alliance and racial justice, in partnership with the Bishops’ Conference.
The work of the small national team requires a high level of integrity and teamwork, respect for and capacity to navigate complex civil and church contexts at pace, and a stable commitment to personal formation and training. Our Senior Migration Officer will bring a professional track record of relevant research and analysis, production of compelling communications, and diligent administration. A satisfactory basic DBS check and references are required.
CSAN is a member of Caritas Internationalis, one of the largest humanitarian networks in the world, with national agencies in over 160 countries, and among the most successful examples of organised Catholic social action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.
Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Immigration Solicitor to provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.
In this crucial role within our Immigration Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver confidential OISC Level 2 advice and representation. Additionally, you will support and train colleagues working at Level 1, ensuring the highest standards of service and advocacy.
The postholder will play a vital role in advancing Southall Black Sisters’ (SBS) policy, communications and public affairs work. This includes shaping and delivering strategies that:
· Promote SBS’s mission to end violence against women and girls (VAWG), particularly for Black, minoritised and migrant (BMM) women and girls.
· Influence public policy and legislation to secure justice, safety and rights for Black, minoritised and migrant women and girls.
· Strengthening the public voice and visibility of SBS through impactful communications and campaigning.
They will work closely with senior staff, partner organisations and stakeholders to ensure that SBS’s policy positions, campaigns and services are effectively communicated, and that the lived experiences of the women and girls SBS supports are at the forefront of public and political discourse.
By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Why work with Southall Black Sisters?
Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised public transport season ticket
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists
- Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
- A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
- Organisation-wide away days
- Career development pathways and support
- The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
- Employer eye care scheme
To Apply
Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interview date: 23 & 24 July 2025
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Are you looking to join a team that values people and partnerships and is dedicated to creating transformational experiences for our community?
Would you like to work for an organisation that values growth, with the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow in a collaborative and supportive culture?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with great interpersonal skills and an advice background for the role of Advice and Advocacy Officer with Spring Community Hub.
The project aims to identify those in Welfare, Health, Wellbeing, Employment, housing, and/or food crisis who have had unresolved issues over a prolonged period and provide support for them to overcome the immediate crisis and work towards longer-term stability
The Advice and Advocacy Officer will provide holistic advice and advocacy to guests, supporting them on issues such as debt, welfare, housing, employment, and business support, in a trauma-informed and empowering way.
The postholder will be a key part of growing the Hub’s Advice and Advocacy/ Pastoral / Wrap-around services, working as a team with our partners, providing support to guests and volunteers.
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Working with a Caseload of Guests on a 1-1 and group basis and providing support via multiple channels, including Telephone, Email, In Person, virtually, and other project locations, develop action/support plans
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Working with a caseload of guests to provide support/signpost
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Facilitate group workshops, Coffee Mornings, and information sessions
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Provide Information, advice, guidance, and resilience
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Support for people facing hardship.
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Providing Support, Supervision, mentoring, and guidance to Volunteers in our Advice and Advocacy / Pastoral Teams
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Attend meetings/ events/Training/networking opportunities and undertake outreach to promote the work of Spring Community Hub
The post holder will be required to be flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and, as such, undertake tasks and responsibilities not specifically listed here but relevant to the smooth running of SCH, including general office and administrative tasks and aspects of service delivery, as directed by the CEO and Trustees.
We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of society. If this opportunity excites you and if you believe you possess the skills and experience we need, we look forward to hearing from you.
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Facilitate workshops ( Job Club/ Community Cafe/ Coffee Morning/ Information sessions ) and Group Sessions - in person/ virtually
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Support guests in the Centre and virtually, and undertake initial Assessments and follow-up Calls
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Represent Spring Community Hubs Service and project at relevant forums and meetings at a local level
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Collate monitoring data from all project streams, providing regular updates to the Head of Compliance / Development
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Contribute to providing information for funders and monitoring reports to the Head of Compliance and Development
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Assist in the induction/ onboarding and support of volunteers
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Assist in and facilitate Team Training Sessions, Workshops, Presentations, and Project meetings, and produce progress reports, papers, agendas, and minutes in line with direction from the Head of Compliance and Development
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Develop and contribute to the creation, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of our range of debt, immigration, and welfare benefits information resources
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Contributing to building testimonials /case studies and impact measurement, and monitoring
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Lead/ Support the team with the design and development of resources for the benefit of all users of the debt and welfare benefits system, and help drive forward our safeguarding and co-production culture
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To work with the Head of Compliance and Development to ensure the quality of the support given by the team/volunteers through assisting with case reviews, training, and development
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Research, analyse, and interpret relevant policies, legislation, and programmes related to the sector with the support of the Head of Compliance and Development
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Work with the Head of Compliance and Development to proactively identify gaps in information provision across our programmes and implement solutions.
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Working closely with the Head of Compliance and Development, Leadership / Service and Operations Team/ wider service and partners to ensure guests are supported.
Person Specification
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Experience delivering advice & Advocacy/ Wrap around care in at least one relevant area,/Relevant qualifications for the post
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Understanding of trauma-informed and inclusive practice
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Experience with group facilitation (desirable)
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Commitment to empowerment and diversity
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Willingness to undertake further training, including Information Advice and Guidance L2/L4 or as relevant to the role
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Experience in working with individuals who are experiencing significant poverty and may also have multiple and complex needs. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
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Experience in/willingness to learn the use of databases for the recording, processing of advice given, and reviewing the quality of team records/ usage
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Experience in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with external stakeholders
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IT Literate / Proficient in Microsoft/Google Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Slack, and experience with project management software / Communication tools (e.g., Zoho, Trello) is a plus.
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Time-management skills, with the ability to work successfully both alone and as part of a team
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Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with a wide variety of people at all levels, including statutory, voluntary, and other colleagues
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Ability to organise and prioritise own work, especially when under pressure
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Ability to work accurately and confidently with figures (statistics) and with attention to detail
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Commitment to the concept of continuous improvement of procedures and practices
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Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and reinforce boundaries
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Ability to support people in managing difficult feelings, and communicate their needs effectively
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Knowledge of best practice for lone working, data protection, and safeguarding adults
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Ability to recognise and work within the boundaries of the role, including confidentiality, and the working protocols between agencies
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Strong sense of self, and ability to set and maintain boundaries, and lead by example
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Ability to communicate effectively in person on a one-to-one basis and with groups, as well as over the telephone and in writing
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Excellent listening skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and others.
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Willingness to work outside normal working hours, as and when required.
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Understanding of the needs of disadvantaged, disaffected, and vulnerable people, and the ability to work with them in a positive way
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A clear commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and confidentiality
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Professional and positive approach, with a commitment to professional development and self-improvement.
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Ability to think and plan strategically to inform decision-making.
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Qualifications, Training, or Relevant experience in IAG, Welfare Benefits, Housing, Immigration, Employment, Law, or Similar
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Clear communication skills, face-to-face and on the phone, or via email
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Ability to troubleshoot difficult situations and deal with them calmly, efficiently, and effectivel
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Knowledge of food security/poverty issues in the UK and working with diverse communities..
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Delivering projects relating to Social Change and Social Justice
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Willingness to undertake further training as required by Spring Community Hub.
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Commitment to the concept of continuous improvement of procedures and practices.
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A compassionate and empathetic approach, with a genuine interest in the well-being of others.
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Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection and vulnerable adult support.
Responsible for staff/equipment
Advice & Advocacy / Pastoral Team Volunteers / Phone / Laptop
Reporting to…
The Head of Compliance & Development/ Chair of Trustees
Why Join us / Benefits
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A warm, welcoming, and passionate working environment
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People-focused with a friendly and supportive workplace culture
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We are a London Living Wage Employer
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An active commitment to equality and diversity
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We offer continuing opportunities for learning, and personal and Professional development together with regular supervision, training, and support for all our staff and volunteers
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Generous annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Company pension scheme
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Frequent team away days and celebrations, as part of a friendly and collaborative team.
Application Process:
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Complete our Application form
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Submit your CV with a Supporting Statement.
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Initial Telephone interview - shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Telephone interview
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If you are shortlisted from the Telephone Interview, you will be invited to a formal interview, which will consist of the following:
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A Presentation topic will be shared with you in advance
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60-minute Panel Interview with members of the SLT / Board of Trustees
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Questions will be shared with you before the interview so that you can prepare.
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Role-specific Practical Task
Spring supports people in crisis to gain independence and live healthy lives in a connected, supportive community through our hub and activities.




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Operations Support Coordinator
Team: Operations Support
Hours: 4 days (30 hours) per week (hours/days by agreement)
Location: Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week in our Holborn, London office. The rest of the week can be worked remotely
Report to: Operations Support Team Manager
Starting salary: £23,809.50 pro-rata
Application Closing Date: 20/07/2025 (23:59)
Interview date: 30 July 2025 – in-person at our Holborn, London office.
Starting date: ASAP
Contract: permanent
About GoodGym:
GoodGym is a multi-award winning social enterprise that connects exercise with volunteering. Across 65 cities and boroughs its members run to help isolated older people and community projects. It’s shown to reduce isolation, improve community cohesion and to improve wellbeing for all involved. It is frequently cited as a leading social innovation by the government, mainstream press and leading think tanks. GoodGym’s impact and activity continues to grow and this role is crucial in enabling GoodGym's sustainable future. For more information, please visit www.goodgym. org
Job Purpose
As part of GoodGym's Operations Support Team, you will play a key role in coordinating volunteers to provide practical and social support for older people across the UK.
The crucial part of this role will involve supporting volunteers and beneficiaries throughout processing and confirming mission requests for practical tasks and monitoring and supporting befriending pairings.
You will also work as part of project teams making changes to improve our processes. And you will collaborate with and support colleagues across the organisation.
The ideal candidate will have experience in digital administration, working with volunteers and vulnerable people, and should be comfortable working on different projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Office Management
- Providing phone and email support to our members, referrers and beneficiaries
Volunteer Support
- Acting as the first point of contact for volunteers, whether over email or over the phone; supporting them on either social visits or missions, troubleshooting and resolving issues where necessary, maintaining complete volunteer records and reporting to the Operations Support Team Manager if any safeguarding issues/allegations are made in line with GoodGym’s Safeguarding Policy
- Providing administrative support for missions, including but not limited to: communicating with referral partners, screening and listing missions on the GoodGym website, confirming missions with beneficiaries on the phone and ensuring best safeguarding practices are upheld
- Supporting volunteers through the process of DBS applications, checking references and making judgement calls on volunteers’ suitability for the volunteer role
- Supporting, in a respectful and trusting manner, a long-standing team of operations support volunteers who work with us
Relationship Management
- Communicating with potential and existing referral partners over the phone and via email, answering questions about GoodGym and providing technical support as and when necessary
Other Responsibilities
- Contributing to the development of the Operations Support Team and respective processes and policies
- Working collaboratively with other internal departments
Person Specification
Knowledge
- An understanding of the needs of older people and volunteers
- Awareness of services available to older people (desirable)
Skills and abilities
- Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly over the phone
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with team colleagues
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and under own initiative
- Ability to provide information, advice and assistance appropriately, to volunteers and older people who use GoodGym’s services
- Empathetic and able to build supportive relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Proficient with Google Workspace, Google Drive, and able to pick up new systems quickly
- Comfortable using multiple online programs simultaneously
Experience
- Experience of volunteering
- Experience of working with and managing confidential information
- Experience of working with or supervising volunteers (desirable)
- Experience of dealing with a busy or shared inbox (desirable)
- Experience managing relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (desirable)
- Experience of DBS check process (desirable)
- Knowledge of safeguarding in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults (desirable)
Why join us?
- Be part of our important mission to bring communities together and reduce loneliness and isolation.
- GoodGym is a scalable approach to tackling major social issues and you’ll play a key role in it
- Friendly, positive and supportive team with a genuine purpose
- Growing organisation with national reach at a pivotal point of change
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Central London location;7th Floor, 33 Holborn London, EC1N 2HT,
- Flexible working- minimum 1 day per week in our London office in the Holborn area
- Regular in person socials over the year
How to apply:
We use an application form to ensure that our recruitment process is fair; it allows us to look at all applications in the same format and to remove fields that might lead to bias when we are reviewing applications.
If you have questions before applying, you can email our Operations Support Team Manager
via missioncontrol@goodgym. org
We are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by loneliness in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, age, nationality, religious or philosophical belief, age, sexual orientation, educational attainment, family status, trade union activity or any other factor. We see diversity as strength and want everyone to be able to be their whole selves at work.
We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels safe and respected.
The information collected during our recruitment process is only used for monitoring purposes to assist us in analysing the profile and make up of individuals who apply, are shortlisted for and appointed to each vacancy. In this way, we can check we are complying with the Equality Act 2010 and with our own Equality Opportunities and Diversity policy.
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Job Title: Employment Adviser
Line Reports: Client Services Manager
Location: London
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided)
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
The Employment Adviser (EA) plays a key role in supporting refugees and people from refugee backgrounds to progress towards and secure sustainable employment. The EA provides tailored employment advice and guidance, helping clients build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to navigate the UK job market. This role will work with clients at various stages of their employment journey, with a particular focus on those in the earlier stages of understanding career options, developing employability skills, and exploring education, training, and volunteering opportunities.
The EA will deliver one-to-one and group-based employability support, collaborate with employers and volunteers to source opportunities for clients, and maintain strong relationships with referral and support partners to ensure a holistic approach to employment support.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Tuesday 22 July. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Rebecca Hughes for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Shop Manager to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.
About the role
Your key purpose will be, in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures
About you
This role requires experience of assisting in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.
You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities. Please note you must also be willing and available to work flexibly across 7 days per week according to a rota which will be agreed in advance with your manager.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.
Closing Date: Sunday, 27 July
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Job Title: Supporter Care Officer
Responsible to: Individual Giving Manager
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
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 Christmas.
· 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
Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the Supporter Care Officer role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. USPG is looking for someone with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join our small but growing fundraising team. The post holder will be the first port of call for all incoming communications and will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to ensure that our supporters feel valued. The role is also responsible for maintaining the data and developing supporter care processes.
You
You are highly organised, enthusiastic and flexible with a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service, data handling and administration. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will be used to co-ordinating a varied workload, working in close collaboration with colleagues and delivering to deadlines. They will have excellent IT skills and experience of working with databases.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form.
If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Natasha.
Closing Date: 20th July 2025
Interview Dates: Rolling Interviews
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Job Title to play a pivotal role in our Service in location.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to develop, implement, and continuously improve management reporting systems and structures. In this pivotal role, you will work with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate reporting, analyse data to produce insightful management information, and establish monitoring systems that highlight early warning signs when goals are at risk. You will support the Head of the Chief Executive's Office by drafting briefing documents, coordinating communications, and providing timely input on internal and external matters relevant to Hestia's mission. The role also involves maintaining governance records, managing internal communications to promote innovation and culture change, and liaising on behalf of the Chief Executive's Office. Additionally, you will conduct research, provide information as needed, and represent Hestia at both internal and external enga
gements. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making at the highest level of the organisation.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in office management within a complex organisation, along with proven line management experience. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, with the confidence and tact to interact and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation. The role requires a high standard of written communication, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining consistently high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Informatio
n for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Job Purpose
This role sits within our crisis alternative service, Safe Space, which is a core and out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. Our aim of the service is to keep individuals well in the community and prevent readmission into hospital. The service operates 365 days a year from 14:00-22:00pm across all of our boroughs.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone or virtual on a one-to-one basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis or preventing crisis.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health and social crisis in HFEH.
- To proactively work with keeping people well in the community to reduce re-admitters into hospitals by working with WL NHS teams (e.g. discharge, LPS, CATT, MINT and SPA)
- To provide a true alternative to A&E via a non-clinical drop-in service to support clients
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation and crisis recovery planning.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis via a drop-in service.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
The Role
The role of the support workers will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
- Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
- Considering each person as an individual
- Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
- Understanding of safety planning
- Experience with de-escalation, recognising and mitigating risks.
- Experience of working with challenging behaviour
- Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
- Good time keeping skills – Essential
- To attend all mandatory training including safeguarding and GDPR
- To work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
- Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
- Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
- Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery
- Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family
- Maintaining accurate records, detailing interventions
- Ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded
- Providing administrative support to the team
- Attend reflective practice, clinical supervision, peer supervision and line management supervision
- Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies
- Follow workplans and actively participate in training and development
- Provide and manage resources for clients and staff
Person Specification
- Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
- Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
- Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
- Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
- Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
- Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
- Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
- Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
- Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
- A good understanding of mental health conditions
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
- Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
- Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work
- Empathy and non-judgemental approach
- Good communication skills
- Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern
- Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)
- Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports
- Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and willingness to travel to locations would be desirable.
- Ability to work out of hours and on weekends
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.




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This pioneering role is based in Furzedown in the London Borough of Wandsworth, a thriving and creative community. The post holder will be working primarily with Mitcham Lane Baptist Church and Furzedown Youth Centre.
Mitcham Lane Baptist Church (MLBC) is a friendly, informal, multi-cultural Baptist church, based in Furzedown, in the borough of Wandsworth, London. It is made up of Christian believers from a wide variety of backgrounds, who unite around our aspiration values to be a people who walk our talk and to Love God, Love People and Love Life.
At MLBC we aspire to be an inclusive community which builds people up. Our God is a creative God, blessing us with different skills, gifts and personalities so we strongly believe in unity and diversity. We want all people regardless of their background or Christian experience to find a place to belong. We want to be people that are open and honest with one another.
In seeking to pull together the threads of Loving God, Loving People and Loving Life we are a registered Fairtrade Church, an A Rocha UK Eco Church, a Foodbank Welcome Centre and have several mission partners across the globe.
Furzedown Youth Centre (FYC) is a community Youth Centre, owned and managed by a partnership of four local churches. FYC has been serving the Furzedown area for over 20 years. The aims of FYC are:
• to reach out to the many, mainly unchurched, local young people, school years 6 - 13, to provide a safe place for them to gather, free from negative behavioural influences, for example, drug and gang related crime.
• to engage young people in high quality recreational activities within a supportive Christian environment. Helping to promote their social, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, thereby enabling them to grow in maturity as individuals and members of society.
• to share the unconditional love of God with them - by service and example - with the hope that, ultimately, they may understand more about the good news of Jesus Christ.
• to build and strengthen links with the local community
The contrast of the two organisations gives the dynamic combination of both outreach into the community via the open programming of Furzedown Youth Centre and discipleship of those young people who find themselves connected to Mitcham Lane Baptist Church.
Key Details:
Location: Mitcham Lane Baptist Church & Furzedown Youth Centre
Reporting to: Pastor of MLBC
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible, includes evenings and weekends/Sunday services)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications (£27,000 - £29,500pa)
Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 Public Holidays.
Contract Type: 3 years fixed term (subject to 6-month probation)
Occupational Requirement: Practicing Christian (Equality Act 2010)
Enhanced DBS check required.
Right to work in the UK required.
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV.
Closing date: 20 July 2025.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Programme Leadership
- Strategic Development & Planning
- Pastoral & Relational Work
- Volunteer Development
- Administration & Communication
- Safeguarding & Compliance
This job is for you if:
· You are a committed Christian with active church involvement and a desire to grow and deepen their personal faith.
· You are able to become an active member at MLBC.
· You have a minimum three year’s experience in youth work (11–18 age group).
· You hold a relevant qualification in Theology, Youth or Community work.
· You have the ability to lead and inspire youth, volunteers, and community partners.
· You have strong organisational and time management skills.
· You are a good communicator, both one-to-one and in groups.
· You have an understanding of inner-city youth culture and contemporary challenges.
· You are confident in your knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures.
· You can demonstrate a willingness to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.
· You thrive in a team but also have high levels of self-motivation and initiative.
We are not able offer visa sponsorship to candidates living outside of the UK.
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About the park
Southern Park is a popular community greenspace next to Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park at the heart of the Greenwich Millennium Village development. The site comprises wide open grassland, native tree and shrub areas and wildflower meadows and is a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). The park is also an important space for local people to relax and enjoy recreational activities, with several well-loved play features.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to establish their career in the parks and conservation field, working with the support of experienced staff within the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park team. The Project Officer role oversees the site's landscape maintenance contract to ensure the park remains attractive, safe, and well-managed. The role also adds community value by supporting engagement with local residents and enhances ecological value by facilitating volunteer involvement in habitat management.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Officer with good administrative skills. You will be able to foster a strong working relationship with the Southern Park landscape maintenance contractors. You will have a passion for engaging people with wildlife and nature in an urban environment, along with experience working with volunteers and/or community groups from diverse backgrounds. You will have the capability to relay information effectively to a broad audience, both verbally and written. Being flexible and able to juggle priorities in a busy, ever-changing environment is key to this role
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.



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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Support Mentor (Nights)
Location: Latimer Road, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Short walking distance from Latimer Road underground station (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines)
Unfortunately this location does not have step free access
Salary: £27,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a 6 week rolling rota which includes at least one day shift per week, weekends, and bank holidays. Hours can vary between 21:00 - 09:00 and 11:00 - 20:00
About the role
Our residents in this service have experienced long-term street homelessness and have faced significant challenges including with their mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency, and struggled to sustain engagement with support services. That's why they're here, to make a change and gain the support they need to enable greater independence and recovery.
As a Support Mentor, you will work within a 24 hour service which provides person centred support to our residents, you will work to ensure safety and wellbeing of our residents. You will support mainly the night shifts to ensure the service runs smoothly at night, being a point of contact for residents, engaging with them to ensure their safety comes first, and running various evening activities for engagement. You will build trusting and professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through one to one sessions, group sessions, and general wellbeing check ins. During quieter hours, you will be responsible for ensuring administration is up to date, the service is kept clean and tidy, and will support with additional ad hoc tasks.
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion for what we do as an organisation, and particularly in supporting those who have faced homelessness and may have other complex needs. Our residents needs are at the forefront of service delivery, so someone who can build trusting professional relationships is key. You will be adaptable, proactive, and able to use your initiative to resolve challenges, and keep the night service running smoothly. You will be able to work within a team, and have previous knowledge of the needs our residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, putting their needs first for the team to be able to deliver support to their needs. What are we looking for:
- Understanding of the needs of those who have faced homelessness and have various complex needs including mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency
- Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
- Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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Harris Hill is working with a respected charity to recruit a Housing Officer to support the delivery of high-quality housing services across six residential sites, home to over 200 residents.
Salary: Circa £40,000
The role involves supporting residents through the application process, ensuring housing operations are compliant, and helping to maintain safe, well-managed properties. You’ll work closely with site staff, local authorities and the finance team to manage tenancy administration, rent processes, safeguarding and resident welfare.
Key Requirements:
- Housing or property management experience
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service
- Understanding of benefits, safeguarding, and data protection
- Confident using databases and IT systems
This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about housing and resident wellbeing, looking to make a real impact in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.