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We are Hestia. We make a difference.
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 Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This role involves empowering clients to manage their health, wellbeing, and independence by identifying strengths and achieving goals in partnership with subcontractors. You'll support their engagement with community professionals, clearly explain service pathways, and co-produce group activities and peer networks. Responsibilities include promoting client safety and participation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring confidentiality. You'll assist with tenancy management, including rent collection, arrears, and voids, while helping clients build independent living skills. Working flexibly within the team, you'll also support health and safety, property maintenance, budgeting, and efficient use of resources under the Team Leader's direction.
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.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs in an accommodation-based setting, with a solid understanding of health and safety requirements. They should be able to monitor and maintain the safety and security of the service, reporting maintenance and repair issues as needed.
Basic knowledge of housing management, including upkeep and repairs, is essential. The candidate should also possess strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to produce clear written communication and documentation. A sound understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to respond appropriately is also required.
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 Information 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 t
he 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.

We are looking for a motivated, innovative, creative person, with a passion to share the gospel, to become part of a mission team using rap and/or singing as part of a Hip Hop/Pop group.

You’ll be adding to the work of the existing ministries of The Message by being a key member of a mission team who will visit high schools/Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and prisons across the region, delivering a creative package of assemblies, lessons and concert programs.

Could applicants please forward a 3-5min YouTube video introducing yourself, telling us your journey of faith, and showing a short performance highlighting your creative ability.

• Check out the benefits of working at The Message here: Benefits - The Message
• Hear the heart of what we are about at The Message: Message Values Talk - The Message

Job description and Working for the Message document attached.

This post has been identified as having a GOR to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

18-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £78,181 + Excellent Benefits
Location: London / Hybrid Working
Sector: Not-for-Profit

About the Organisation

Our client is a large, complex organisation operating in the not-for-profit sector, with a diverse portfolio that includes investment management, grant funding, housing services, and pension scheme administration. With an annual income exceeding £100 million, the organisation is undergoing significant transformation to modernise its finance systems and improve service delivery.

The Finance department operates as a shared service across multiple entities, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial sustainability. The team is currently engaged in a major transformation programme, including system upgrades and process improvements. This interim role has been created to allow the Head of FP&A more time to focus on this transformation. The Deputy will focus on BAU.

The Job

This is a senior interim leadership role within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. As Deputy Head of FP&A (Finance Business Partnering), you will:

• Lead a team of five Finance Business Partners, ensuring consistent and high-quality financial support across the organisation
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes
• Drive improvements in reporting tools, templates, and processes
• Support the Head of FP&A and collaborate with other senior finance leaders
• Lead on business-as-usual change initiatives, including internal audit actions and risk mitigation
• Act as a senior finance representative on project boards and steering groups
• Promote financial accountability and literacy across the organisation

You'll play a key role in embedding a culture of strategic insight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The Person

You'll be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in financial planning and analysis. You'll bring:

Essential Experience:

• Leadership of finance business partnering
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Proven track record of process improvement and problem-solving
• Experience developing and motivating teams
• Strong understanding of financial systems and data structures

Essential Skills:

• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
• Strong analytical and presentation capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
• Organised, proactive, and resilient

Desirable:

• SAP experience
• Advanced Excel modelling
• Experience with financial planning tools
• Knowledge of charity finance and SORP (not essential)

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £78,181
• Non-contributory pension (8%-15% depending on age)
• 28 days annual leave + 3 additional gratuity days
• Flexible working and strong work-life balance
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to lead through change and make a meaningful impact

What to Do Next

If you're a strategic finance leader looking for a rewarding interim opportunity in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Are you passionate about working with children and young people?

Are you enthusiastic about developing excellent and inclusive services with young people to enhance their, wellbeing, happiness and opportunities?

If so, we want you to join our team!

Through the Barnardo's Co-op Partnership, we've co-designed and launched 20 community-based services across the UK — with Sedgemoor being one of them. As part of the Sedgemoor For Our Future (SFOF) service, you'll work directly with young people, facilitating regular spaces and opportunities where young people can come together to:

• Learn to cook
• Eat together
• Make new friends and connect
• Talk about things that are important to them
• Play games
• Learn new skills
• Develop confidence and teamwork skills.

We run 2 x weekly groups for young people aged 10-18:

Tuesdays in Highbridge – 4.30pm – 6pm

Wednesdays in Bridgwater – 4.30pm – 6pm

If you are:

• Confident and creative in engaging and working alongside young people aged between 10-25 years.
• Skilled in designing and delivering groupwork sessions for young people.
• Able to provide emotional and practical support to young people, in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Flexible in working hours, including some evenings (as mentioned above) and occasional weekends, to ensure we can meet the needs of young people.
• Able to work in partnership with key community organisations, whilst keeping young people at the centre

Then please apply for the youth support worker role!

Job Title: Dadzclub Coordinator
Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week (includes Saturday mornings and occasional evenings)
Starting Salary: £19,656 - £24,570 per annum
Location: Southampton
Responsible to: Senior Coordinator

To Apply: Send CV and Cover Letter

This role is open to male applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals it supports

About Dadzclub

Dadzclub is a vibrant community of dads and male caregivers coming together to connect, have fun, and support one another. Through our weekly meetups and creative weekend sessions, we offer space for dads to bond with their children and share the highs and lows of fatherhood.

But we’re more than just a playgroup. Dadzclub actively works with partners to improve access to services, raise awareness of health and parenting issues affecting men, and champion gender equity and allyship.

We believe dads matter, and this role is your chance to help show exactly why.

About the Role

Dadzclub is seeking a dedicated, creative, and tenacious individual to take on the role of Dadzclub Coordinator in Southampton. This exciting and rewarding position will play a key role in supporting fathers and male caregivers in the local community, providing group activities, one-to-one support, and promoting the important role of dads in their children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a weekly Walk 'n' Talk group for dads

• Provide one-to-one support meetings and offer a triage service to assess individual needs, sign posting dads towards further support

• Facilitate a monthly games night

• Supervise the delivery of Dadzclub Stay & Play sessions across three Saturday morning locations

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers supporting the programme

• Represent Dadzclub at local events, networks, and professional forums

• Act as the main liaison for local professionals and services (e.g. Family Hubs)

• Collaborate with the wider Dadzclub and Parenting Network team

• Attend relevant training and development courses

• Maintain accurate records, tracking engagement, progress, and outcomes

• Manage a small budget, tracking spend via a mobile app

• Provide additional support as required by the Senior Coordinator

• Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the role
   

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Be tenacious, creative, and confident working independently

• Communicate naturally and effectively with both adults and children

• Be comfortable engaging with families and professionals in varied settings

• Be a father, or have equivalent lived/professional experience supporting dads and families

• Be confident in planning and delivering fun, inclusive activities

• Act as a positive role model and advocate for dads

• Thrive in a small, passionate team environment

• Have a strong connection to and understanding of the Southampton community

• Be skilled in developing professional partnerships and relationships

• Uphold the highest standards in safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and confidentiality

• Be available for Saturday mornings and occasional evening work
   

Essential Requirements

• This role is open to male applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals it supports

• Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check
   

Note

This job description provides an overview of the role and its responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and community.

Location: St John's House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 35 Hours per week
Salary: £40,566 - £42,474 (Diocesan Pay-scale Band 4.3 – 5.1)
 
Manchester Diocese has a strong commitment to Safeguarding and we are seeking a suitably qualified individual to join us to support the work of the team. The post holder will support the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) in investigating allegations of abuse, ensuring that they are appropriately referred to the statutory authorities and ensuring the provision of appropriate advice and support to survivors and victims of abuse. The post-holder will assist the Safeguarding team in ensuring that those who pose a risk are appropriately supported and managed/monitored.

The post holder will have day-to-day working relationships with a small Safeguarding team; local authority bodies; parishes across the diocese; and diocesan employees; so, must have experience of working with a range of professionals and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, Police or Probation Worker with the relevant experience in safeguarding, case management and the ability to assess risk. There is flexibility in the background and we ask applicants to fully expand on this in their application when addressing their suitability for the role.

Although experience of working within the Church of England is not required, the post holder should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Church.

To apply, please click the APPLY button. Application should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job pack for further information.
 
The post will be offered to the successful candidate subject to satisfactory references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS check at enhanced level and against the barred list.
 
Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 18 August 2025
Interview: Friday, 5 September 2025 at St John's House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND
 
Benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive employer pension contribution
 
You may also have experience in the following roles: Child Protection Officer, Adult Safeguarding Specialist, Social Care Safeguarding Worker, Risk Assessment Officer, Case Management Specialist, Safeguarding Coordinator, Protection Services Officer, Vulnerable Adults Officer, Family Safeguarding Worker, Community Safety Officer, etc.
 
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The coordinator role is central to the successful running of the charity, recruiting and supporting our volunteers and liaising with our partners in the voluntary sector, schools and parents. The coordinator will be part of our Bereavement Support Team as the link between volunteers and Trustees.  The role requires an understanding, and a recognition of the sensitive and potentially challenging nature of the conversations with those affected by bereavement. Full training and support will be available.

Josephine's Star is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, safeguarding checks will be undertaken of the successful candidate.

This role is home based with occasional travel

Responsibilities:

● Recruitment of new volunteers.  Completion of all recruitment processes from advert to appointment following the charity’s safer recruitment policies

● Supporting current volunteers

● Maintain records on Lamplight relating to our volunteers and clients

● Ensuring that the volunteers’ training records and DBS checked are current and arranging updates when necessary

● Facilitate monthly volunteer group sessions either online or in person

● Support colleagues with the delivery of volunteer training and, where appropriate, facilitate volunteer training

● Maintain our electronic volunteer resource library

● Share examples of best practice/good examples from volunteers with volunteers.

● Coordinate and maintain volunteer session support boxes

● Assist our Bereavement Team Lead in matching and allocation of children and young people to volunteers

● Liaise with other voluntary organisations

● Participate in setting and achieving wider objectives of the charity

● Review policies/protocols as required.

● Assist with social media presence and webpage updates

● Manage and approve volunteer expenses

● If required, support our administrator with setting up 1-1 volunteer sessions with schools.

Person Specification

● Experience of working in a child centred environment

● Have an understanding of bereavement and the issues that affect children and young people following the death of someone significant.  (though training will be given)

● Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with service users and colleagues at all levels.

● To practice in accordance with relevant legislation involving Safeguarding Children and Young People,

● Have good IT skills, should be familiar with Lamplight (or similar),Teams, GMail, Google office applications and MS office tools

● Competent on Social Media platforms, mainly Facebook and Instagram and web page editing.

● Comfortable feeding back and working with a trustee board

● Be prepared to undergo and enhanced DBS check

● Be prepared to undertake any necessary safeguarding training.

Other

Full Driving licence and access to a vehicle

The Naval Children’s Charity provides financial and holistic support to children and families around the UK.  We work closely with other charities, have our own team of caseworkers and use an external Armed Forces group case management system, Mosaic, run by SSAFA as well as a bespoke internal database of our beneficiaries, Beacon and a platform called Lightning reach to receive applications.

The role of Database Administrator is to provide the lead on the handling and management of all internal data for the Charity, the development and use of the Charity’s internal database Beacon and to provide administrative support to the Charity, ensuring that all records are maintained and updated in a timely fashion.  Other data administrative support as required. 

Specifics of Role

· Reports to the Head of Finance.

· Works closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), caseworking team and the Office Administrator.

· To lead on the continued development of Beacon, the Charity’s internal database:

o Ensure data remains consistent across the database.

o Test and set up new applications/fields, customise existing applications/fields and make them fit for purpose

o Facilitate data capture, data flow and data outputs.

o Consider both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users

· To lead on training for staff in the operation of Beacon including database user documentation, data standards and procedures.

· Ensure confidential handling of all information concerning beneficiaries in accordance with the Naval Children’s Charity’s confidentiality and data protection policies.

· With the Office Administrator, to be responsible for all data input into the Charity’s internal database.

· With the Office Administrator to be responsible for all data download and inputs into Mosaic and downloads from Lightning Reach.

· To ensure that all data input is accurate and completed in a timely manner, adhering to monthly and quarterly deadlines.

· To provide administrative support to the SLT, and the wider team as required

· To provide data reports from the internal database as required by the SLT.

· With the Office Administrator oversee the distribution of the charity’s resources to families and organisations including the Wellbeing Packs

· Such other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Role:  Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: London (hybrid, 2 days per week in the London office)

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our purpose which is to put the power of first aid in everyone’s hands so we’re all closer to help in an emergency.

We inspire the next generation with youth programmes and provide fully trained and equipped first aiders and ambulances for events.

We provide expert training and supplies for first aid, health and safety and mental health. Plus free apps, guides and resources. 

As a charity that is part of the fabric of society, we are proud of our past and united in our efforts to inspire, empower and protect communities up and down the country. 

 Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic fundraising leader to shape and deliver a new long-term high value giving strategy, driving significant income growth across corporates, philanthropy, trusts, foundations and statutory funders. This pivotal role will reinvigorate our approach to high value fundraising aligning with our new organisational strategy and refreshed brand. To expand our pipeline, grow income and build sustainable partnerships and relationships and explore new funding opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a high-performing team to deliver the annual plan and secure six-figure+ income
• Developing a clear, sustainable fundraising strategy and implementation roadmap across multiple income streams
• Creating compelling propositions and cases for support that align with our mission and strategic priorities
• Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospects with transparency and rigor

About You

• Extensive fundraising expertise, including building and managing high-value donor pipelines, securing six-figure+ gifts, and developing strategic partnerships with corporate, trust, statutory, and philanthropic donors.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading sizable teams, involving senior staff and volunteers, and working with fundraising boards.
• Strategic thinker and planner, with a proven ability to co-develop long-term high-value fundraising strategies, secure alternative funding, and translate goals into measurable plans.
• Highly skilled communicator and influencer, confident in presenting to senior stakeholders and Trustees, and adept at navigating and influencing within complex organisations.
• Proactive and values-driven, with strong negotiation, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills; committed to driving income growth and innovation.
• Deep sector knowledge, including understanding of relevant fundraising markets, trends, and regulations, and able to lead with compassion, emotional intelligence, and openness to feedback.

About the Role

• Develop and implement a three-year high-value fundraising strategy and roadmap, underpinned by research, insight, KPIs, and measurable milestones.
• Manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring financial targets are met, risks are mitigated, and performance is tracked against KPIs.
• Lead relationship-building and networking efforts, cultivating a strong pipeline of prospects and donors including high net worth individuals, trusts, corporates, and major grantmakers.
• Inspire and engage organisational leaders, staff, and volunteers in the identification and stewardship of key funders, ensuring collaborative relationship management.
• Drive the development of tailored funding propositions, working cross-functionally to align funder interests with organisational programmes and long-term goals.
• Ensure operational excellence, through effective frameworks, processes, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards.
• Provide values-led leadership, fostering team development, continuous improvement, and alignment with St John’s compassionate leadership culture and strategic aims.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role. Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Join Our Team as Locum Worker in and around London!

Are you seeking a role that offers flexibility and the chance to make a real impact to your local community? We are asking you to join our dedicated team as a Bank Worker to provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness in London to create positive change.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexibility in their work. As a Bank Worker you have the freedom to choose your own shifts allowing you to balance work with personal commitments. We offer morning, afternoon and evening shifts across London so there is something suited to everyone!

What We Can Offer You:

• Flexibility: 
• Competitive Pay: £14.03 per hour
• Training and Development: full induction provided as well as opportunities to grow personally and professionally through ongoing support
• Meaningful Work: making a positive impact in your local community

Responsibilities:

• Community Support: providing support and guidance to individuals facing homelessness
• Empowerment: helping clients to access resources and services to encourage their independence
• Teamwork: working with a dedicated wider team to deliver excellent quality care, support, and guidance to our clients

What We Are Looking For From You:

• Communication: the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from different backgrounds
• Client-Centred Approach: understanding and respecting perspectives and experiences of clients receiving support services
• Safety First: committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals
• Hands-On Experience: working in residential or accommodation-based housing units for young people at risk of homelessness

Apply Today:
Ready to start your journey with Depaul today? Here's how you can take the next step; submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining why you are a good fit for the role.

Depaul strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require information to be sent to you in an alternative format, please let us know.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.

We kindly request no unsolicited contact from recruitment or media agencies.

Purpose of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and relationship‑focused individual to join our Corporate Partnerships team. The role will be a mix of managing and growing existing partnerships and supporting new business activity.

You’ll work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and other colleagues across the team to ensure that our corporate partners feel valued, supported, and inspired by the impact they are helping to create. You’ll also contribute to building our pipeline, identifying potential new supporters, making first contact, and helping to develop tailored proposals.

While you don’t need to be an expert from day one, you will bring energy, curiosity, and great interpersonal skills, along with the ability to deliver excellent partnership experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management

• Support the management of existing corporate partnerships, ensuring they are well‑stewarded and achieve agreed objectives.

• Coordinate partnership activities, such as volunteering days, events, campaigns, and communications.

• Work with internal teams (Marketing, Impact, Delivery) to gather and share inspiring impact stories and updates with partners.

• Track and report on partnership deliverables and KPIs.

• Identify opportunities to deepen existing partnerships, such as additional projects, campaigns, or employee engagement activities.

New Business Support

• Research and identify potential new corporate partners.

• Assist with approaches to prospective partners, including outreach emails, calls, LinkedIn networking, and event attendance.

• Support the development of high‑quality proposals, presentations, and budgets for senior stakeholders.

• Help maintain and grow the new business pipeline.

Communications & Events

• Work with Marketing & Comms to produce engaging partnership content for social media, newsletters, and impact reports.

• Represent UK Youth at external networking events, conferences, and partner‑related activities.

Data & Administration

• Keep all CRM records accurate and up to date.

• Support due diligence processes for both new and existing partnerships.

• Ensure donations are processed, recorded, and recognised appropriately.
   

Why join UK Youth?

By working at UK Youth, you’ll be joining a friendly and committed group of people tackling the systemic problems letting young people down. You’ll also be part of a passionate, values‑driven team who believe in the power of partnership to transform young people’s lives. This role offers the chance to:

• Develop your skills in corporate fundraising, account management, and partnership development.

• Build strong relationships with a variety of high‑profile corporate supporters.

• Work across departments to deliver engaging, impactful partnerships.

• Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in young people’s futures.

• Gain hands‑on experience in developing and pitching new partnership ideas.

You’ll have access to opportunities for professional development and ways to connect with colleagues, whether through lunch‑and‑learn sessions or away days at our outdoor learning centre, Avon Tyrrell.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme
   

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025 at 23:59 (Midnight)

Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 1st Sept 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Newham services.

£13.85 per hour on a 0 hours 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.

Our benefits include:

*Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
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.

Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Within Learning Disability services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. Within Mental Health and Homelessness services they will enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. While carrying out activities, Bank Support Workers should deal with all customers, visitors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner and report to Look Ahead staff and management any observations relating to customers' welfare.

What you'll do:

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
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills

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.

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

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

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

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

For a full job description please see our website.

Salary: £50,999 pro rata, per annum plus excellent benefits.

Contract:  12-month fixed term contract, family leave cover.

Hours Per week: 37.5 hours per week. You will be required to work in person a minimum of two days per week In line with our hybrid working model.
 

Our Foundation

We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. Health is our most precious asset.Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity, and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK and services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care.It doesn't have to be like this. Our mission is to help build a healthier UK by:

1.Improving people's health and reducing inequalities

2.Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services

3.Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.

We aim for excellence across our work and will achieve this by producing research and analysis, shaping policy and practice, building skills, knowledge, and capacity, and acting as a catalyst for change.Everyone has a stake and a part to play in improving our health. By working together, we can build a healthier UK.

About the role

As a Policy Fellow, you will be a core member of our policy team, working across a mix of short and long-term projects. Your primary focus will be supporting senior leaders in shaping our strategy for 2026–2030, through:

• Horizon scanning to identify emerging trends and challenges.
• Scoping and conducting research on strategic issues.

• Providing analysis and insight to inform decision-making

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Foundation, including those leading our strategic priorities on NHS and social care policy, service innovation and improvement, and health and inequalities.

In addition to strategic work, you will contribute to the work of the policy team. Our aim is to support evidence-informed policymaking to improve population health in the UK. We use a mix of in-house research, external commissioning, and stakeholder engagement to influence policy and practice. 

You will contribute to a range of projects, including responsive analysis of NHS performance data, and longer-term policy research projects on NHS reform, primary care, public health, and social care. We are seeking a collaborative and curious individual with strong research and analytical skills, including experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods. Experience in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking will be highly valued.

How to apply

Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and invite you to find out more. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1200 words in total to answer the following application questions:

1. In addition to the Policy Fellow - Strategy opportunity we are also recruiting forPolicy Fellow NHS reform would you like to be considered for both roles?

2. What motivates you to work at the Health Foundation, and specifically within the Policy Team?

3. Describe a recent project or piece of work where you conducted policy analysis or research to influence policy. What was your approach, what methods did you  use and what impact did your work have? 

4. Describe your experience of working in a multi-disciplinary project team, with people from different professional backgrounds (e.g., analysis, researchers, communications, partners etc.) how did this collaboration achieve a greater impact?

5. Describe your experience of communicating the findings from policy analysis/ research to non-expert audiences from a range of backgrounds, how did you approach this and what did you learn about what works?

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us. We have identified three diverse groups, in particular, we want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds and recruit more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these groups.Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.

Help us work together to make the recruitment process and potential future employment more accessible and enjoyable for you.

Closing date: August 20, 2025, at 23:00

Interview date: From September 2, 2025

Family Support Coordinator

£23,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

London & the South East

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.

Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.

What we’re looking for:

· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.

· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.

· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.

· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

• Company car for front line care posts

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.