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PCS is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our Member Response team as Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the growth and success of the union by leading a dynamic team handling queries and call. This post is based in PCS Clapham with hybrid working arrangements. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in our union.
Salary and Location
- Band 3, London Spine points 33-29
- Starting salary: £43,715 p.a. rising to £48,846 p.a. in annual increments
- PCS Clapham
Successful candidates for the Member Response Team Leader will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience leading teams or supervising staff
- Working in a customer-focused organisation or service
- A strong understanding of GDPR
- Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce
The main duties of the Member Response Team Leader role include:
- Managing a team of Member Response Team Administrators
- Day-to-day operations of the team
- Ensuring workflows are managed efficiently and service level agreements are consistently met
With an ability to foster a positive and collaborative working environment both remotely and in person, the Member Response Team Leader will be expected to provide clear direction, conduct appraisals, and support the professional development of their team. Strong leadership skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to motivate and engage staff are essential.
The role of Member Response Team Leader offers hybrid working with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activities, the Member Response Team Leader will be required to attend the office daily from February to April each year and additional periods throughout the year. Outside of this period, hybrid flexibility will apply in line with team needs and organisational policy.
Closing date: at 12 midday on Monday 24 November 2025
Interviews will be held in person: Tuesday 9 December 2025
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM LEADER
Ref: 1225
Grade: Band 3, London
Salary:
Spine points 33-29
Starting salary £43,715 p.a. rising to £48,846 p.a.
Location: PCS Clapham
Purpose of the job:
To assist in maximising the potential for union growth, development and success through managing, co-ordinating and supporting the work of the Member Response Team, in line with PCS policy and our ethos as an organising union.
Responsible to: Member Response Team Manager
Responsible for: Member Response Administrators
Contacts
External:
PCS Union Representatives, Members, Government Departments, Employees of other trade unions, Suppliers, TUC, Employers, legal and other professional advisors, other external contacts
Internal:
PCS staff and officials, Bargaining Units, Membership and Balloting, and other internal departments
Main duties and responsibilities
1. People Management
- Day-to-day management of staff and workflow
- Manage work allocation, future planning and support for team/line manager
- Through the appraisal system, identify training and development needs, train or organise training for staff
- Undertake induction programmes, 1 to 1s and appraisals with staff as appropriate
- Apply the staff conduct policies e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies as and when required
- Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
- Proactively promote diversity including equality in line with the wider PCS approach
- Continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of the administrative team
- Ensure health, safety and welfare of team members
2. Systems Management
- Develop and make best use of relevant systems e.g. office, IT, finance, etc.
- Attend relevant training and ensure staff are appropriately trained on system changes and developments
- Regularly reviewing existing systems, and ensure consistency and organisational best practice is followed
- Equality-proof and check that the design and operation of any new systems are in line with wider PCS policy, e.g. health and safety, and IT security policies, and make recommendations to senior officers as appropriate where new systems are designed that could be applicable to the wider union
- Implement an ongoing development and monitoring process for systems including managing resources, gathering, monitoring, collating and reconciling information, checking allocations, preparing reports, highlighting budget over and under spends
- Set up statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information i.e. membership reports, personal cases management system, equality statistics
- Organise and allocate work, deal with queries and correspondence, research information, produce briefs, documents and responses
- Ensure the membership system e.g. Salesforce is used to maintain up-to-date data
- Contract management work including scoping suppliers, drawing up tendering documents and recommendations, provide reports to bodies and committees
3. Team Working
- Proactively promote team working
- Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
- Provide assistance to team members
4. Office Coordination / Project Management
- Plan ahead and prioritise the teams work
- Share best practice with colleagues across the organisation
- Manage the physical work environment e.g. undertake risk assessments, coordinate office resources, review office layout in line with facilities systems, work with department head / SNO to deploy non-staff resources (e.g. office furniture and equipment) in the most effective manner
- Prepare for, attend and record meetings and events and take follow up action
- Liaise with senior officials both within PCS and external organisations e.g. trade unions, government departments and agencies
- Handle projects as directed by the line manager
- Deal with complex queries, issues, arising from staff or via correspondence from members
- Draft complex correspondence, briefs, reports as appropriate
5. Meeting, Conference, Election, Ballot, Events Arrangements
- Organise, co-ordinate and supervise arrangements for meetings, elections, conferences, seminars and other external and internal events
- Develop appropriate systems and support for events, conferences, elections, meetings, ballots, etc. e.g. ensuring computer and internet services are available, determine schedule for printing materials, and encourage participation
- Agree and manage timetables, processes and procedures
- Attend and contribute to events as appropriate
- Ensure compliance with rules and legal requirements, including equality issues, seeking guidance where appropriate
6. Union Organising and Campaigning (where appropriate)
- Co-ordinate and assist in the delivery of union organising activity at PCS members workplaces in support of and alongside the relevant PCS Officers
- Prepare, plan, and co-ordinate team(s) support for scheduled union organising and campaigning activity
- Maintain direct contact with PCS members within their workplace(s)/branches as required
- Co-ordinate and delegate union organising and campaigning support work/activity to direct staff team as required
7. General
- At all times implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy adhering to the PCS Values
- Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
- Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
- In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
- Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
- Such other duties that may reasonably be required and which are within the level of the responsibility of this post
- Willing to work outside normal office hours and location subject to personal circumstances, and advanced notice
Person Specification: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM LEADER
Ref: 1225
Date: November 2025
Location: PCS Clapham
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
EXPERIENCE
- Working in a customer-focused organisation or service
- People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
- Efficient set up and management of office systems, procedures and databases
- Draft and deal with complex correspondence and issues
- Events management, organisation and co-ordination
- Attend meetings, produce accurate records/notes of actions, follow up as appropriate
TRAINING
(including continuous professional development)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Commitment to undertake job-related training
- Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
- Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
- Impact and use of digital and IT applications, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce
- Knowledge and understanding of trade unions and work of the public sector
- Project management/project activity
- Understanding of the application of GDPR
SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
- Ability to identify, research, analyse and present evidence, including statistics
- Ability to manage team to ensure efficient running of the work of the department/unit
- Ability to identify and set priorities
- Deal with confidential and sensitive information
- Operational decision making (within defined parameters)
OTHER
- Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
- Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
- Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vision: Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Main purpose of job: To ensure Home-Start's Southwark’s finance and operations systems best meet the needs of the organisation, enabling us to provide the best possible support to families with children under 5 in Southwark and Lewisham.
Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.
Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Stepping Stones is a small, local charity based in Southwark, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live more connected, creative and fulfilling lives. We believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, valued, and able to express themselves, and that community, creativity, and consistency are key to making that possible. Each week, we run a range of inclusive activities, including music, dance, art, gardening, drama and digital skills. Our sessions offer a fun, safe, welcoming environment where adults with learning disabilities can build friendships, grow in confidence, explore their creativity and feel a true sense of belonging. Many of our learners face social isolation, anxiety, or barriers to taking part in mainstream services. Stepping Stones provides a vital bridge of a consistent community space where people are encouraged, included, and celebrated.
We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive person to join us as our new Activities and Volunteer Coordinator. This is a hands-on, people-focused role. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our weekly sessions running smoothly, supporting facilitators, welcoming learners, managing session admin and planning community events like our summer show and Christmas party. You’ll also take the lead on developing our volunteer programme by recruiting, inducting and supporting the amazing people who give their time to help make Stepping Stones such a special place.
You’ll be supported by our Charity Manager and work closely with a small, passionate team who care deeply about inclusion, wellbeing and creativity.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
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Have experience working with community groups and adults with learning disabilities (or similar settings)
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Are friendly, organised and calm under pressure
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Know how to manage volunteers with empathy and clarity
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Understand safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive practice
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Are confident with admin, registers and MS Office programmes.
What we offer:
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A values-led, community-based charity where you can really make a difference
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A part-time, term-time role that could work around other commitments
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A supportive team and space to grow with the role
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Strong potential for extension beyond the first year
Please read the full job description and person specification, before sending us your CV and a 1-page cover letter outlining:
- Why you’re interested in the role
- How your skills and experience meet the person specification
Empowering adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, connected lives through opportunities shaped by their ideas and aspirations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our services in Hertfordshire.
£13.85 an hour on a zero-hour contract.
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.
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.
Within the Hertfordshire patch Bank Support Workers may be able to work shifts from five different services all working with Learning Disabilities with a focus on Positive Behaviour Support.
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
The above sets out the key responsibilities and typical tasks, however not all of these tasks will be relevant to all specialisms. You may also be required to undertake various other tasks and duties to ensure that our customers' needs are fully and effectively met.
About you:
- Is customer-focused - wants to provide a great service to our customers whilst respecting professional boundaries
- Approachable
- Can work well on own and also works well as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or
obscure their judgement - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible to ensure a job is done well and supports the customers needs
- Open to feedback and personal development
What you'll bring:
- Previous experience gained from providing great care or support of a vulnerable person/s or work in similar organisations would be an advantage but is not necessary
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
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.
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.
Please see full job description on our website
Location: Reading, Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £27,792
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 13th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 26th November 2025
Second Stage Interviews: TBC
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where empathy, precision, and people skills come together? Join Make-A-Wish UK as a Wish Referral Officer and be the guiding light at the start of every wish journey. You will be the warm, reassuring voice that helps families navigate the first steps of their magical experience, all while managing vital relationships and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Core Purpose
The Wish Referral Officer is responsible for processing new referrals and stewarding the wish child and their application through the initial stages of their wish journey, whilst providing excellent stakeholder management. A Wish Referral Officer is responsible for facilitating and managing a large network of relationships such as the wish child and their family, medical professionals, charities, volunteers and referral partners. As each wish is unique, accurate record keeping, data privacy and safeguarding are essential for every wish and experience. This role requires the ability to work at a high pace while maintaining strong attention to detail, with data management and accuracy forming core aspects of day-to-day responsibilities.
Essential Criteria
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience in an administrative role
- Experience of handling large volumes of data accurately, within a fast-paced environment
- Experience in customer service role with set targets and data management
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and change priorities within short time frames
- Excellent organisational and prioritising skills to support an ever-changing workload
- To be able to confidently communicate through all communication methods to multiple stakeholders
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Calm and professional, especially when dealing with emotional situations
- Excellent IT and administration skills including experience in processing/inputting data and MS Office
- Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
- A personal commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities
- Experience in using CRM systems
Personal Qualities
- Maintain a professional, caring, friendly and helpful manner always whilst dealing with wish children, their families, volunteers, suppliers as well as other stakeholders
- Strong empathy with wish families understanding that each child is an individual and may have needs
- The ability to be able to build strong relationships
- Maintain high levels of attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Punctual and reliable
- Friendly, courteous and professional
- Be motivated to always support the charity and its objectives
Key Responsibilities:
Referral Enablement
- Process new referrals submitted by Community Referral Partners, health and social care professionals, ensuring accurate data entry, and excellent stakeholder management both through both written and verbal communication.
- Proactively manage a dynamic caseload of 150–200 wishes at any given time, ensuring each wish application progresses efficiently through the various stages of the wish journey in alignment with established referral targets and service timelines. This includes monitoring progress, identifying and resolving potential delays, maintaining accurate records, and self-allocating new referrals in line with organisational priorities
- Take ownership of the weekly coordination and distribution of wish referral materials, ensuring all communications and resources are prepared, reviewed, and delivered accurately and on time to key stakeholders—including Community Referral Partners, wish families, and internal teams—to support a seamless and consistent referral process.
- Monitor and maintain the accuracy and integrity of data across internal systems to ensure full compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), data protection regulations, and organisational protocols. This includes conducting regular data audits, identifying and correcting discrepancies, and working collaboratively with internal teams to uphold high standards of data quality, which are essential for effective decision-making, reporting, and service delivery.
- Collaborate with the Wish Discovery Coordinator to facilitate the effective involvement of Make-A-Wish UK volunteers, ensuring families receive the support they need throughout the wish experience. This includes coordinating volunteer assignments, arranging interpreter services where required, and promoting a seamless, inclusive, and supportive journey for every wish family.
- Ensure all referral processes, service level agreements (SLAs), and Make-A-Wish UK eligibility criteria are consistently followed, maintaining full compliance with organisational policies and procedures. This includes accurately assessing referral information against eligibility requirements, escalating any concerns, queries, or ambiguities to the appropriate team or line manager for review, and ensuring all decisions are documented and communicated clearly. Additionally, maintain strong communication with stakeholders to ensure clarity around eligibility decisions and support a fair, transparent referral process.
- Ensure the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are always reflected within the wish process.
- Support the Wish Referral Team Manager and Wish Referral Lead and Make-A-Wish UK in achieving our goal to reach every eligible child within the UK.
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the first point of contact for all Wish Granting (WG)–related queries and enquiries, responding promptly and professionally via email, phone, WhatsApp, and post. Ensure that all stakeholders—including wish families, volunteers, and referral partners—receive a high-quality, compassionate, and consistent customer service experience
- Ensure accurate communications with referral partners, wish children and their families/guardians, employees, and volunteers in relation to wish applications.
- Ensure that our service level agreements are met, and stakeholder expectations are sensitively and professionally managed in line with our policies.
- Liaise with other charity partners to assess whether referred wish children meet Make-A-Wish UK’s eligibility criteria. Where referrals do not meet the criteria, collaborate with the Wish Referral Partner Manager to ensure that referrers receive clear, constructive feedback and gain a full understanding of Make-A-Wish UK’s eligibility requirements, supporting transparent and informed referral practices.
Systems and Processes:
- Collaborate with the Wish Referral Team Manager to identify and implement improvements to the wish journey experience, ensuring it is seamless, inclusive, and positive for all stakeholders. Contribute feedback, insights, and suggestions to enhance processes, communication, and overall service delivery in line with organisational goal
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within our CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring data integrity and consistency, at all times.
- Follow internal processes to ensure wish children and their families move through the wish journey smoothly, and always in line with our service level agreements.
- Actively participate and engage in project work, providing constructive insights and ideas to enhance the wish journey for every wish child.
Safeguarding and Data Governance:
- Ensure all wish records and related data are stored and maintained on Make-A-Wish Information Systems and that all data is managed within set policies and procedures (such as data privacy, liability, consent forms, marketing permissions etc.)
- Facilitate a culture of safeguarding awareness. Identify, report and escalate any issues or concerns in line with organisational processes and procedures.
- Raise safeguarding concerns and complete relevant internal procedure
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Adviser – Employee Relations
We are seeking a supportive and confident People Adviser with solid employee relations experience to help managers and staff navigate HR issues fairly, consistently, and in line with best practice.
Position: People Adviser – ER
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 8 December 2025
About the role
This is a hands on role providing first line HR advice and support across the organisation. You will be a trusted point of contact for staff and managers, helping them resolve people issues with confidence while ensuring policies are applied fairly.
You will also support the People Partner and Business Partner with employee relations casework, HR administration, policy compliance, and general queries. Your guidance will help managers lead well, improve consistency, and strengthen staff engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing first line HR advice to managers and employees
- Supporting employee relations cases including performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Ensuring HR policies are applied fairly and consistently
- Managing HR administration including contracts, changes, absence records and exit interviews
- Maintaining accurate HR documentation and records
- Supporting policy review and implementation
- Contributing to employee engagement and wellbeing activities
- Helping identify training needs and supporting HR related training
- Managing HR data and preparing reports
- Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement
About you
You will be approachable, clear and supportive, confident providing advice and building trust with staff at all levels.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience providing HR advice and HR administration support
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience handling employee relations cases
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Comfortable using HR systems and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity, health or social care sector
- Working towards CIPD Level 5
- BSL skills or willingness to learn
About the organisation
You will be joining a specialist national charity supporting the health and wellbeing of deaf people across the UK. Services include care, therapy, advocacy, domestic abuse support, and children and young people’s services. Their work is delivered by deaf people for deaf people in British Sign Language, and they are recognised as one of the largest disabled people’s organisations in the UK.
To Apply
You will be redirected to our client’s website to complete an online application for this role, there is also a BSL video translation of the job description.
Other roles you may have experience of could include HR Officer, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, People Officer, People Advisor, HR Coordinator, Employee Relations Administrator. #INDNFP
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in Midlands and South Region. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team covering the Midlands and South of England. Your role will require you to oversee and run the volunteer programme, including recruitment and training of volunteers to support the delivery of contracts. You will also be supporting the Operational Managers to coordinate and promote VoiceAbilitiy’s volunteer work in the area to meet the needs of the service and those that volunteer.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of volunteering or, working with volunteers/ vulnerable people, or delivering advocacy. You will have a knowledge of advocacy in health, social care and other settings and an understanding of the issues affecting adult social care, disability, autism, and mental health service users.
You should also understand safeguarding in relation to volunteering and the people we work with and the social values of volunteering and volunteer projects.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring that we select the best volunteers for our roles; ensuring that they receive appropriate training and development to ensure that we are delivering the service required by our clients.
You will help to develop appropriate volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of our volunteering service and support the Operations Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbility’s volunteering work in Scotland.
You will lead on recruitment, ensuring that safe recruitment practice and appropriate checks are adhered to. Matching prospective volunteers to appropriate opportunities for them to thrive in and facilitate group supervision and individual wellbeing checks.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 10am on Friday 14th November , however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Volunteer Coordinator.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
- 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifices pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
- 24/7 Employee Assistance programme
- Access to remote counselling service
- Paid Disability Leave
- Paid compassionate Leave
- Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; MIDNIGHT 8 December 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Bank Retail Assistant
Salary: £15.18 per hour
Team: Retail
Hours: Ad hoc as required
Location: Across our shops: Guildford, Godalming, Knaphill, Cobham, Weybridge, Shepperton, Hampton Hill and Teddington
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Retail Assistant 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 are expanding our retail team and portfolio of shops.
This role requires experience in retail or charity retail as an employee or longstanding volunteer. You will also need administrative/cash handling experience
About the role
Your key purpose will be, in the absence of the manager or assistant manager, to lead 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 in retail or charity retail as an employee or longstanding volunteer. You will also need 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. You will be a car owner/driver
You will also have an ability to be a self starter with the ability to work independently and take the initiative whilst knowing when to delegate jobs to others within the team. You will be
organised and methodical and able to multi-task and work well in a team and on your own initiative. You are able to build good relationships with others and flexible and willing to undertake varied responsibilities as part of a team
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Other Requirement
Essential:
- Car owner and UK Driving Licence as role requires one to go across different sites
- Retail experience
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: 15 November 2025
Interview Date: Flexible
Job Purpose
To support the manager and deliver on the home and settle services across two hospitals, supporting the wider team, and provide leadership when necessary. You will work in collaboration with AUKEL, the hospitals, and other community health and social care colleagues.
The service supports people returning home after a stay in hospital, helping them to settle back at home, regain confidence and support with some practical tasks, e.g. shopping/cleaning. You will manage referrals, carry out assessments, and with the Manager, allocate service users to Discharge and Settle Worker caseloads. You will provide direct frontline support and co-ordinate visits to the service users’ home in preparation for their return home, as necessary. You will work collaboratively to lead and manage your team to support the smooth transition from hospital to home for service users. The service is time limited, usually up to 6 weeks, to adjust and settle back in their homes.
Key Tasks
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Act as the first point of contact for all referrals across the hospital they are attached to.
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Meet with patients in the community and/or hospital and carrying out assessments and risk assessments
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Enter referrals on to AUKEL’s case management system (currently Charity Log) in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
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Allocate referrals to Discharge and Settle workers using tech available (currently the Call Round App), training will be available.
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Collecting feedback from service users and uploading to case management system.
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Prepare and keep stock of AUKEL Welcome Packs and service leaflets.
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Deputise for the Manger at discharge planning and other meetings as directed.
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Support the hospital to improve the patient’s experience of the discharge process
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Monitor the case loads of each of the Discharge and Settle workers (DSW) to ensure they are evenly and fairly balanced.
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Work collaboratively with other agencies providing support services.
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Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
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Plan and develop person centred interventions to provide short term support for people after hospital discharge.
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Deliver the front-line services as required e.g. when there is high demand, sickness or staff shortages.
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Provide occasional weekend cover for the A/L of other Project Officers
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Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
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Supervise, support and develop DSWs and volunteers in your service.
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Liaise with the handyperson service about referrals and jobs for service users.
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Ensure DSW are resourced to sign post service users to other services when the home and settle service intervention ends.
Administration
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Keep AUKEL case management system up-to-date, input all data, and ensure all referrals, interventions, time spent with service users are recorded.
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Allocate referrals to DSW using tech available (currently - Charity Log ‘Call Round’ App).
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Ensure wards have good supply of service leaflets and referral forms.
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Ensure data collected meets the requirements of the service’s contract monitoring and key performance indicators.
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Ensure customer feedback questionnaires are sent at the end of each intervention and record returns.
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Ensure admin tasks relating to service users, Discharge and Settle workers or general admin is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
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Provide weekend cover as needed, i.e. annual leave and sickness, for the services you manage and other hospital settle services provided by AUKEL
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Carry out monitoring of the service ensuring it meets the contractual requirements of commissioners.
Quality
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Be familiar with and to implement AUKEL policies and procedures.
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Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission fundamental standards.
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Ensure integration with other AUKEL projects, and service users are referred/sign-posted to appropriate support services available to them.
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Respond to safeguarding or other concerns and make appropriate reports and management action
Liaison
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Represent Age UK East London and participate in appropriate external meetings and events to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance affecting care and home support services.
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Work in collaboration with hospital colleagues including discharge teams, A&E, ward staff, community teams to support the successful discharge of people and reduce readmission.
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Liaise with other AUKEL home and settle services and work collaboratively to maintain effective services, including sharing staff where appropriate.
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Work closely with the AUKEL handyperson service to meet contractual obligations where a handyperson service is provided as part of the service.
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Liaise with contractors to arrange deliveries and works to service user’s homes.
General
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Meet regularly with your line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
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Attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
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Undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
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Undertake any training required to fulfil the post.
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Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
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Arranging access visits to service user’s homes
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Work within AUKEL’s expectations of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Functional Links
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The Home and Settle Project Officer is supervised directly by the Home and Settle Manager.
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Close working is required with AUKEL Finance Team, Information, Advice, Advocacy & Befriending Services, AUKEL Community services directorate, and other home and settle services across east London.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Experience
Essential
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a health or care setting.
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Experience of using IT systems to record work done.
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Experience of supporting colleagues (this could be in a non- managerial position)
Desirable
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Experience of working within a hospital setting
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Experience of managing and developing staff.
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Experience of working with older people
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
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Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
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Understanding of the needs of patients who may lack family or other support.
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Understanding of the needs of lone workers whilst working in the community.
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Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
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Understand of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and dignity.
Desirable
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Knowledge of CQC fundamental standards
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Understanding of NHS hospital discharge procedures
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Experience of conducting assessments and risk assessments.
Skills/Attributes
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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Intermediate IT skills
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Excellent planning and organisational skills
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Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Additional Requirements
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This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
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The role is required travel across East London
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Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a new and exciting role which you can out your stamp on. You'll help the charity run smoothly, support our Board of Trustees, coordinate meetings, manage key communications, provide day-to-day office management and ensure that strategic projects are delivered effectively. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real difference through their work. In particular you'll:
- support our CEO with diary management, responding to incoming communications, preperation for events and managing managings
- manage payroll for both the charity and its trading subsidiary, Ignition Brewery
- provide administrative support to our Finance Manager
- coordinate our parent-carer forum, ensuring it is well supported
- support our Board of Trustees including coordinating all aspects of Board and Committee meetings, taking minutes and supporting with Trustee recruitment
- act as our Office Manager, overseeing the various administrative functions and support contracts we need to run smoothly
- assist with the implementation and management of projects across the Charity that support our mission and drive efficiency
As well as our Brighter Horizons team, you’ll also have a hand in supporting our trading subsidiary Ignition Brewery, making this a varied role, ideal for someone who likes to be involved in lots of things at the same time.
We’re a small team but growing and ambitious team, making the role really varied. Experience of administration is a must, preferably in a small charity setting. If you are a people person and are passionate about causes in your community, we want to hear from you.
What we need from you (the essentials):
- a minimum of one years’ experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment
- experience of managing projects from design through to delivery and evaluation
- strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- excellent skills in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, especially with digital collaboration tools
- good written skills, with an ability to produce reports and other relevant documentation
- an ability to maintain discretion & confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
- meticulous attention to detail with an ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently
- the ability to work proactively and independently
What we’d also like from you (the desirables):
- previous experience of working as an Executive or Personal Assistant
- an understanding of charity governance / experience working with Trustee Boards
- experience of working with neurodivergent adults and/or adults with learning disabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity
Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to live independently, to find belonging and to be active members of their community.



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About the role:
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Young Person’s Worker in Islington, Camden and Waltham Forest.
In this role, you will have the unique chance to make a lasting impact on young people who are at risk of homelessness, empowering them to build fulfilling, independent lives. Your day to day responsibilities will include managing a caseload of clients, developing personalised support and safety plans, and guiding young people through the process of moving into independent accommodation, employment, and education.
As a Young Person’s Worker, you will work within a trauma informed, strengths based framework, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of each young person are at the heart of your approach. You will act as the lead worker for each individual, supporting them in developing life skills like budgeting, self care, and cooking while helping them access vital services such as mental health support, housing advice, and employment opportunities. Your role will be crucial in motivating and coaching young people to take ownership of their futures, helping them navigate their journey to independence with confidence.
Working at Single Homeless Project (SHP) means being part of a committed, supportive team that’s dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of young people. In addition to the difference you will make, you will also have the opportunity to grow your own career, with access to ongoing training and professional development. If you are ready to be part of something truly meaningful and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
- You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.
- Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people
- Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
- You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
- A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.
About Us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Sunday 9th November at midnight
Interview Date: Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th November at SHP Head office in Kings Cross.
Please note there will be a second round of interviews for progressed candidates.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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HR Coordinator
Our HR Team are looking for an HR Coordinator to deliver day-to-day operations, support recruitment, and play a key role in employee administration, helping ensure seamless processes and a great experience for everyone who interacts with our team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Administration of key people processes including maintaining HR records, and advising on our core policies and processes.
- Bringing a people-centred approach to our work and building positive relationships with colleagues across KCLSU.
- Reflecting upon and contributing to the continual improvement of services and processes that the HR Team is responsible for.
To apply for this role, please fill in an application form and include a personal statement detailing how you meet the personal specification, which is attached.
To be eligible for this role, you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one.
- Not be a trustee of King's College London Students' Union
REF-224 797
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in London office, E1, with the team meeting in person to collaborate once per week. There is also the expectation of travel as required (usually 2-4 times per month) across London (and potentially) the UK to meet with donors. Homeworking options in line with our Crisis Hybrid Working Policy.
Vacancies: We have two permanent vacancies available
About the role
Crisis is in the first year of our new strategy, and philanthropy is critical to achieving our organisational goals — especially the £20m Housing Supply campaign, an ambitious initiative at the heart of our strategy to deliver genuinely affordable homes and end homelessness for good
You would use your proven ability to build strong relationships and secure four- to five-figure gifts to manage a dynamic portfolio of major donors and prospects, applying your understanding of moves management and the major donor solicitation cycle to engage, inspire, and retain support. Confident in working with high-profile individuals, you would use your excellent communication and influencing skills to deliver compelling cases for support, represent Crisis with professionalism, and create meaningful donor experiences.
Proactive and creative in your approach, you would work collaboratively across teams, integrate digital techniques to enhance engagement, and measure success against KPIs and targets. Above all, your work would be driven by a deep commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values—equity, inclusion, and the belief that together we can end homelessness for good.
About you
We are looking for an ambitious and relationship-led fundraiser who is passionate about making a tangible difference and inspired by Crisis’ mission to end homelessness. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of moves management and the major donor solicitation cycle, using these principles to strategically cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value supporters. With a proven track record of securing four- and five-figure gifts, you will be confident in engaging and influencing high-value and high-profile individuals, understanding their motivations and inspiring their confidence in Crisis’ work. You will combine excellent communication and influencing skills with creativity and independence, managing a dynamic portfolio of donors while working collaboratively across teams to deliver outstanding supporter experiences. Highly organised, results-driven, and innovative in your approach, you will be motivated by achieving targets and growing income. Above all, you will share Crisis’ deep commitment to equality, inclusion, and social justice, and be driven by the belief that homelessness can—and must—be ended.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 23:59
Interview date and location:
- Stage one: Tuesday 2 or Wednesday 3 December via Microsoft Teams
- Stage two: W/C 8 December
Interview process: For the first interview you will be asked to prepare a short task in advance which can be presented verbally, this will be followed by a competency-based interview. Second interview format TBC.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 24th November 2025
Salary: £35,327 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term contract to 31st March 2027, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) We operate a blended working approach where you will be required to work in the office two days a week, Wednesday & one other day tbc
About The Role
As a Grants and Learning Officer, you’ll be helping us to deliver our ambitious, nationwide grants programme. We currently support over 500 grassroots organisations and 18-30 year old creatives, and have a busy grants cycle to manage, alongside ever-increasing numbers of applications.
This year, we’re building and migrating to a new grants database and you’ll play an integral role on the project team. In addition, you’ll manage an assigned portfolio of grants, and help with all aspects of the funding cycle. You’ll support applicants and funded partners, make funding recommendations, administer grants, provide feedback and support, and visit projects.
About You
First and foremost, you’ll be passionate about the work that Youth Music does. As a skilled administrator, you’re not fazed by planning, monitoring, reporting, and spreadsheets. You have an eye for detail. You’ve got good IT skills and working knowledge of how databases operate. With the development of our new database this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys developing processes and working with data and detail.
You’re a collaborative worker who enjoys being part of a friendly team, as well as travelling on your own to build new relationships with a diverse range of people. As a grants manager you’ll have an instinct for what’s important – when to give advice, and when to step back.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Making
- Relationship management for a diverse portfolio of grants within allocated areas or specialisms.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the music/creative landscape and issues affecting your allocated areas.
- Provide telephone, online (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, webinars) and email advice to potential applicants.
- Assess grant applications.
- Make recommendations to the assessment panel.
- Efficient and effective turnaround of grants administration, primarily through our grants databases (Salesforce and Grant Tracker).
- Ensure data in the grants database is accurate and up-to-date, and support with data input, analysis and cleansing.
- Review grant requirements and ensure quick processing of payments.
- Undertake visits to funded projects and attend events.
- Provide advice and feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants.
- Support the running and facilitation of events.
- Contribute to the improvement of Youth Music’s funding processes and procedures in line with the flexible funding principles we’re committed to.
- Provide support to others in the wider Youth Music team.
Learning and Projects
- Undertake project-based tasks as part of wider team or organisational project work.
- Specialist knowledge about assigned areas of Youth Music’s work or operations and produce relevant outputs to help us and others to learn and develop.
- Produce resources and content for the Youth Music community.
- Present information and learning to internal and external colleagues.
General
- Carry out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
- This post will require travel across the UK, occasionally involving overnight stays.
- This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working or volunteering in music education, music industries, grants management, youth work or advocacy, education, or not-for-profit settings.
- Familiarity with the funding process.
- Experience of working in an administrative role.
- Experience using databases and other software.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office (in particular Outlook, Excel and Word).
- Organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Confident in decision-making and can work autonomously.
- Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people.
- A clear and persuasive verbal communicator with the ability to write in plain English.
- Ability to build and manage relationships.
- Analytical skills (you’ll be required to read and respond to applications and reports).
- Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA), with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of project management, including financial planning and management.
- Understanding of the social issues facing children and young people today.
- Understanding youth voice and/or participatory grant making practices.
- Understanding of organisational best practice (safeguarding, financial health, governance, equality, and diversity).
- Understanding of the music education and / or music industries landscape.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


