Service manager jobs

As a small charity, our staff team work closely in a flexible, cooperative working style. Prioritising the best service to our guests, all team members thrive off a fast paced and dynamic environment which varies day to day. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can be flexible and adaptable in a fast changing and highly rewarding work atmosphere, and that shares the vision of our staff and trustees. 

 Our Fundraising Lead plays an important role in advancing the mission of our homeless projects by effectively fundraising efforts to various stakeholders. This position requires strategic communication skills with fundraising expertise to ensure the shelter's sustainability and growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness while developing your skills in communication and fundraising to support the charity’s mission. We as an organisation are committed to ongoing professional development through our network of partners and support organisations both local and national.

The post-holder will need to apply a flexible approach to working, based on the seasonal and long-term workload associated with working on campaigns and ongoing projects. The ideal candidate would therefore be able to work their contracted hours flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

Family Support Worker

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

Liverpool and the surrounding areas

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 is looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Liverpool Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

Location:

This role covers Liverpool and surrounding areas. 

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· 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.

Job Title: Head of RAA Operations

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 21- 28 hours per week

Salary: £70,000 per annum FTE (circa £42,000 - £56,000 per annum pro rata)

Location: Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AZ

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Ambitious for Adoption RAA

Ambitious for Adoption is an established regional adoption agency that is organised on a hub and spoke service model. The activities of adopter recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters, the adoption panel, child placement support and the overall governance of the regional adoption agency is located at Coram Campus in Bloomsbury in London.

The activities of family finding and statutory adoption support (including families/individuals seeking adoption support in the area) is provided by Coram regional adoption agency staff located within the partner local authorities, alongside the wider children’s and multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practice for children where adoption becomes the plan. Our regional adoption partner agencies are: City of London, London Boroughs of Harrow, Bromley, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, and Slough Childrenfirst. The service is focussed on best outcomes for children and building strong support for adoptive families. The RAA has a dedicated governance board made up of senior representatives of participating local authorities. This is an exciting role, building upon the very positive outcomes emerging from the delivery of the RAA since 2019 and taking forward the outcomes of an RAA review and adoption modernisation agenda with the benefits of an outstanding Ofsted rate VAA and proven record of Coram’s dedication to children.

About the role

Coram Ambitious for Adoption is a unique Regional Adoption Agency, being a Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned to deliver the adoption services for nine local authorities.

This role is a Coram Appointment to lead the RAA operations across our local authority partners providing professional leadership staff and services and outcomes for children in adoption consistent with best practice and fulfilment of statutory and regulatory requirements.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: Sunday 25th May 2025 at 23:59

Interview Date: Monday 2nd June 2025

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Location: Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire with home working and travel as required.

Hours: 37 hrs per week

Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 depending on experience and skills

Relocation costs:  up to £5,000

Hybrid working home and office working as required

Organisation size: currently 25 paid staff and 9 volunteers

Description

Do you enjoy helping people? Do you want to be part of a service that makes an impact on people’s lives?

Citizens Advice Pembrokeshire (CAP) are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity into the future following the retirement of our current CEO.

We are looking for an ambitious and talented candidate, to provide leadership, strategic vision, direction, and overall management to maximise delivery services and charitable aims and objectives

You will have a knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and knowledge, of the policy, and multi-agency environment in which the advice sector operates. You will have the ability to influence external change and to earn and maintain the trust of those people involved, especially funding bodies and key partner organisations.

You will also come with extensive experience of financial management and budgetary control, and a proven ability to generate income through fundraising and commissioning activities.

Our passionate team makes a real difference to people’s lives, providing essential advice on debt, housing, employment, benefits, and more. In 2024 alone, we helped 4,000 people with over 20,000 issues. Beyond empowering individuals, we also challenge unfair policies, and drive change through our research and campaigns work.

Please visit our site and look for Jobs and volunteering section for more information.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV, covering letter and Monitoring Form to the email address on our website. 

The deadline for applications is Monday 31st May 2025 at 5pm. Interviews will take place in July.

Costs for attending interviews will be reimbursed.

The Organisation

An independent think-tank based in London. Their income is derived from donations, grants, and memberships.

The Job

We are recruiting Finance Business Partners to support research teams and collaborate closely with the central finance team. In this role, you will be part of a research centre, working with budget holders and research leads to provide an effective and efficient financial service. Responsibilities include producing regular quarterly forecasts and the annual budget, supporting project costing, overseeing financial management of research projects, and providing variance analysis. You will also collaborate on the production of management accounts, support financial accruals and income recognition, and contribute to the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Additionally, you will oversee auditing processes, ensure project reporting meets funding requirements, and support the implementation of a new finance system.

The Person

We are looking for an ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with experience in business partnering, financial project management, and setting budgets and forecasts. Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector is advantageous, as is knowledge of different funders, philanthropic foundations, government departments, international organisations, businesses, and NGOs. The ideal candidate will be able to present financial information clearly, work with accuracy and consistency, balance multiple deadlines, and have a proactive, self-motivating, and collaborative approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels are essential.

What's in it for you?

The organisation offers approximately 29 days annual leave (plus public holidays, pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working, and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this is provided in a professional, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment. The salary for this role is £55,000 - £62,000 per year, dependent on experience. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract (can also consider hiring on a permanent basis if candidates are not immediately available) with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The organisation is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity.

Please apply now to be considered!

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Camberwell or Holloway Rd with travel across London

Ref: ACW-252 

Closing date: 21 May 2025 11pm

The role will require a minimum of 3 days a week situated between Camberwell and Holloway Road. The role will require for one weekend a month Rescue Coordinator duty. This will require being on call between the hours of 2pm-10pm to coordinate rescues across the country. Any time accrued during the weekend will be taken back as toil.

Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven track record of working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults and delivering interventions that have had a positive impact?  Do you have experience of addressing safeguarding issues with children, young people and adults who are at risk of violence or exploitation whilst working alone?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Specialist Caseworker to join us and provide vital support to young Londoners who have been exposed to, or at risk of, exploitation or violence to secure the safety and positive outcomes they want.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

As our Alliance Caseworker, you will provide young person-centred holistic support in line with St Giles’ service delivery model, which will also include conducting robust risk and strengths-based needs assessments, with safeguarding as the priority, ensuring that the most appropriate intervention is offered and risks are managed and escalated appropriately.

We will also rely on you to develop and maintain relationships with other stakeholders, such as police, YOT, Probation, children's services and local authorities, plus make appropriate onward referrals and signpost young people to other support services and positive activities.  Accurately recording all aspects of the work, including action plans, outcomes and session data on a day-to-day basis activity is a key aspect of this role, as is efficiently closing cases and identifying appropriate referral routes for ongoing support and crisis management.

What we are looking for

• Experience of conducting risk assessments and identifying the needs of children and young people who are at risk of significant harm

• Experience in working as part of a multiagency team, working together to achieve positive outcomes for young people and their parents/carers

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, emotional and developmental needs of children and young people

• A full UK Driving Licence

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, written and verbal 

Please note: this role requires that successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced Adult and Child Workforce with Child barred list, DBS check, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable participants and colleagues.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 14th May 2025 11pm

Stockport SK2 6RE
Part Time £18,720 for 24 hours per week, spread over 4 days (FTE salary £28,860 per annum)
 
About them
 
Our client is a small but passionate local charity which provides support to adults in the Stockport area who experience mental health problems.
 
They offer a range of leisure, therapeutic, educational and social activities and facilities, which they have developed in consultation with their members, and their aim is to promote integration and mental and social wellbeing.
 
They are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team and help them secure the resources needed to continue with their vital work.
 
The vacancy
 
Based in their office in Stockport, this exciting new role supports them in achieving full sustainability. You will work closely with the General Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure funding from various sources. This includes identifying opportunities for funding from charitable trusts and other non-statutory funders.
 
Key responsibilities include;

• Identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors and funding bodies
• Preparing and submitting compelling funding applications and proposals
• Monitoring and reporting on fundraising activities and outcomes
• Understanding and evaluating qualitative and quantitative data collected

 
This role can include an element of hybrid working; however, during the initial period will need to be worked fully in their office alongside the team.
 
This is an exciting new role to support their organisation being fully sustainable.
 
About you
 
They are seeking a target-driven individual with strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent computer literacy. You should enjoy creating systems, be a quick learner and have a creative approach. Impeccable organisation and time management skills with the resilience to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines essential.
 
Proven experience in fundraising and grant writing preferably within a small charity is essential. Knowledge of the funding landscape within the Northwest, as well as a passion for mental health and commitment to their mission, would be ideal.
 
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, as well as a fund-raising qualification would be preferred.
 
How to apply – please click below for more details and to apply.
 
NB - if you would like to apply, please ensure they receive your completed application form by Monday 19th May 2025 at 12.00 - please note that they may close this vacancy early if they receive a high volume of applications. They encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
 
First interviews will be held virtually w/c 26th May 2025 with final interview face to face w/c 2nd June 2025.
 
Please note: They are committed to safer recruitment. Satisfactory references, evidence of the correct permission to work in the UK and the commitment to apply for an enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required before the successful applicants could take up the posts.
 
REF-221279

Are you ready for your next position in Individual Giving? In this new role you will be primarily responsible for developing, marketing and managing individual giving. As a key member of the fundraising team you will produce compelling fundraising communications, stewarding individual donors, including regular donors and gifts in memory.

To thrive in this role, you will need prior experience of working in a fundraising setting, with an understanding of good stewardship practices.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the Oxford office.

The Charity
A social welfare charity committed to providing financial, emotional and practical support and services.

You will be joining a long standing well respected organisation with access to competitive employee benefits which include, Free onsite parking, Options for flexible working, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance (3 x salary) and a Pension scheme that offers 10% employer contribution.

The Role
Day-to-day management of the regular giving programme, project managing appeals and overseeing the thanking process for individual donors.

Create, plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel, compliant, insight-led, supporter-centric campaigns.

Manage the newly appointed fundraising agency.

Review and develop operational plans for individual giving (including regular giving, in memory, digital fundraising and appeals) working to achieve agreed targets.

The Candidate
Experience of using direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and develop supporters.

Previous direct marketing or transferrable experience, this should include project managing or assisting a project manager to plan and deliver activity and evaluate results.

Experience planning, delivering and managing individual giving programmes.

Experience of delivering donor recruitment and retention projects from initiation to completion.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

About the Role

The Refugee and Migrant Centre is seeking to appoint two Employment Coaches, one full-time and one part-time – to support clients in overcoming barriers to employment and moving closer to the labour market.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

· Provide one-to-one employment support to clients, including CV building, job search assistance, interview preparation, and completing job applications.

· Assess clients' skills, experience, and employment goals to develop tailored action plans.

· Support clients in accessing training, work placements, and volunteering opportunities to enhance employability.

· Liaise with employers and training providers to identify suitable opportunities for clients.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, tracking progress and outcomes in line with organisational requirements.

· Work collaboratively with other teams and services within the organisation to provide holistic support.

· Support the delivery of employment workshops or group sessions where needed.

· Promote and uphold the values and policies of the Refugee and Migrant Centre in all aspects of work.

 

Essential Requirements:

 

· Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with clients on employment-related matters.

· IAG level 3 qualification or commitment to complete.

· Good knowledge of the UK job market, including current recruitment practices.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to build rapport and work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.

· Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied caseload.

· Competent in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and online job search platforms.

 

Desirable Skills and Experience:

 

· Ability to speak additional languages relevant to the client base.

· Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or migrants.

· Understanding of welfare-to-work programmes or similar employability schemes.

· Experience in delivering group workshops or training sessions.

· Knowledge of local employment and training opportunities in the Birmingham area.

 

 

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

What we hope you'll do next

We are keen to hear from all candidates whose skills and experience fulfil the criteria set out above. Please complete the application form, indicating where you first saw the job advertisement and demonstrating your professional fit with the role.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Closing Date:

Friday 30th 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

 

Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.

Job Title: Positive Engagement Worker

Location: Based in Croydon, CR0 1EB, you will be based across multiple properties in the area

Salary: £27,000

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, you may also be required to work weekends and bank holidays as per service requirements.

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Positive Engagement Worker to join our team based in Croydon which aims to deliver residential based support to people referred by South London and Maudsley Trust (SLaM). Our residents are referred to gain support with their Mental Health and other multiple complex needs. Our aim is to support them and help them prepare for independent living, whilst managing their individual risks. You will be at the heart of providing person centred support in a tailored way, to help our residents improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals through providing flexible support. 

In this role, you will be at the centre of researching, sourcing, and providing various opportunities for our residents. This can include partnering with external employers for employment opportunities, liaising with colleges for courses and upskilling opportunities, or community based projects which residents can get involved in. The role is dynamic and you can put your own ideas forward to bring new ideas to the team to help support our residents have access to wider resources. You will work closely with the rest of the care and support teams to enhance the opportunities available to our residents. 

You will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living.

The role further includes:

• Plan and deliver various activities which includes within the service and outside in the local community to help gain a sense of community and belonging. This can include days out to museums, community events and other areas of interest by our residents
• Plan in service events to bring residents together which could include group cooking sessions, games days, sporting events, and religious festivals.
• Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal
• Carrying out housing management support including welfare benefits support

About you

We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health and that may have substance dependency. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will be creative in your approach to find new ways to bring people together to gain a sense of community and belonging through various events and activities both in house and externally. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. 

You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others. You will have:

• Awareness of external opportunities which are available such as with education, employment and benefits
• Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
• Ability  to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers
• IT ability to use our online CRM systems and Microsoft programs daily
• Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. 

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Children & Young People team in Lancashire, working 37.5 hours a week, based in Blackpool.

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

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

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

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

We are looking for a Caseworker, to cover Wyre Fylde Lancaster and surrounding areas. You will be working primarily in targeted schools across your area and therefore this role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

The role will primarily be 121 bespoke Casework to meet the specific needs of our Service Users. There will also be some group work, which will include;

• Delivering Recovery Toolkit to young people in small groups within senior schools and some year six. (8 Groups per week).
• Completing assessments with young people, identifying and addressing and safeguarding concerns.
• Proactively targeting new schools to engage with the service in delivering group interventions.
• Responsible for case management, report writing, outcomes recording and collecting other data.

You will need: -

• Considerable experience of working with children and young people, experience of delivering groups would be advantageous.
• You will have a thorough understanding of the impact of Domestic Abuse on children and young people.
• Experience of risk assessment and case management.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

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

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Lead Emotional Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (with rotational lead areas of responsibility)

Salary: £32,839.52 per annum

Hours: Full Time 35 hours (shift pattern)

Mobile office based

The post-holder will work within Pause 21 Digbeth, High St, Birmingham B5 6BJ

Emotional Health and Wellbeing services opening hours support the needs of the communities in which we work, and therefore there are elements of unsociable hours - this includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays working shift patterns including alternating Saturdays.

The post holder will support Children, Young People, and Young Adults across our Emotional Health & Wellbeing services by offering low intensity support under a brief intervention framework.

The nature of the Emotional Health & Wellbeing services the ability to build relationships quickly, identify risks, and process further support is vital.

In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:

Skills

-Experience of management and supervision of staff and volunteers: (following the necessary training and support

-Computer literate and is able to navigate a data management system (after training is provided)

-Excellent verbal and written Communication skills, including telephone skills

-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with all clients - Practicing in a non-judgement and anti-discriminatory manner

-Competencies in undertaking risk assessments within scope of practice

-Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training

-Experience of managing risk of a service and implementing and safe practice standards

-Experience in collating, understanding and challenging data sets with practice teams.

Work-based Knowledge

-Knowledge of anxiety and depression presentations in Primary Care and an understanding of evidence based interventions.

-Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding socio- economic factors and mental health.

-Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding legislation, policy and procedures and risks for children, young people and young adults aged 0-25.

-Able to demonstrate a knowledge of the issues that children, young people and young adults face when accessing mental health services.

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.  

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.  

All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities   

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.   

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. 

The closing date for applications is Midnight on 21st May 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from the 7th May onwards.

Interviews will be held on TBC.

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About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Refugee and Migrant Centre, a well-established and award-winning charity dedicated to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. Our mission is to break down barriers to integration and empower individuals to achieve equal citizenship through holistic support services.

As an Advisor, you will play a vital role in delivering professional and effective advice to a diverse range of service users. You will work within a dedicated team to provide advocacy, guidance, and casework support, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our beneficiaries.

Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To provide high-quality advice and advocacy to service users in areas related to their welfare.
• To support the team and management in meeting the needs of beneficiaries and achieving service targets.
• To uphold the professional and organisational standards in the delivery of advice services.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

 

Casework and Advice

• Provide one-to-one support, advice, and advocacy for clients on immigration, asylum, and welfare-related matters.
• Ensure casework is conducted professionally, accurately recorded, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality in all interactions and ensure clients' needs are met in a sensitive and satisfactory manner.
• Support and mentor volunteers where required.
• Stay up to date with legal and policy changes relevant to the sector.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work closely with senior colleagues to drive efficiency and improve service delivery.
• Represent RMC at external meetings and events when required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with partners, stakeholders, and external agencies.
• Share knowledge and best practices within the team to create a collaborative working environment.

Training and Development

• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Keep accurate records of training attended and share learning with colleagues.
• Contribute to internal and external training sessions as required.

Person Specification

 

Essential Criteria

• Experience providing advice and casework support to asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to distressed clients.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and working in a multicultural environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a multicultural setting with sensitivity to different cultures.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to empathise while maintaining professional boundaries.

Terms and conditions of employment

The following conditions of service will apply:

Salary

£23,500 – £25,00 (dependent on experience)

Location

Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall or Dudley

Pension

RMC will contribute 3% of gross basic salary

Holidays

21 days per year plus public holidays pro rata for part-time post.  Holiday entitlement increases to 24 days after 2 years and 29 days after 5 years

Hours of Work

35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu should be claimed

Probation

This post will have a probationary period of 6 months

Notice

One month’s notice of termination of employment on either side.

Disability

We are committed to making every reasonable adjustment to the workplace or working arrangements so as to accommodate people with disabilities.

Enhanced DBS:

Employment in this post will be subject to a satisfactory police clearance being obtained. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exception) Order 1975 and you are, therefore, not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

Travel expenses

If travel around the Black Country is undertaken in your own vehicle for work purposes this can be reclaimed at the rate of 45 pence per mile.

Training

Access to external paid training and regular internal training provided by Senior Caseworkers

Commitment to supporting you to develop and upskill in the field of immigration and asylum

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Closing Date: 07/05/2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.

HR Adviser

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development and rewards staff for their hard work. If the answer is yes, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

We are looking for a dynamic HR Adviser to join a fantastic HR team providing a respected generalist HR service that enables managers, staff and clergy across the Diocese to flourish.

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference. 

Position: HR Adviser

Location: Kidlington, Oxford/hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 22 per week (0.6FTE) 3-4 days per week – exact pattern to be mutually agreed

Salary: £40,041 pro rata per annum (£24,024 actual per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 25th May 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025, Kidlington OX5 1GF

The Role

In this varied and pivotal role, you will offer high-quality guidance and advice in key areas of the employment cycle, reinforcing good employment practice and offering pragmatic solutions. Managing a range of projects and policy development work, you will seek to impact positively on diocesan life, exemplifying the values of contemplation, compassion and courage. You will foster strong relationships across the diocese and of particular importance is the expertise and empathy you will bring to supporting clergy and staff wellbeing by partnering with occupational health services. Additionally, you will understand the significance of acquiring and retaining the best talent in an environment in which all are welcomed.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you enjoy deploying the solid range of HR knowledge, skills and experience that you have gained from having worked in generalist HR contexts. An excellent communicator, you are a proactive and adaptable team player who is confident with juggling tasks and multiple priorities. Comfortable with data and using HR systems/Microsoft Office, your detail-oriented and highly organised approach ensures that you have a flair for getting things done.

This is your opportunity to develop your HR career in a friendly and motivated team that’s as passionate about people as you are!

Benefits and rewards include:

• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Salary Sacrifice Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Great development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans
• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church and, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Over 50,000 people worship in 808 parish churches each week and make a significant impact across villages, towns, cities and the world in their daily discipleship and witness. The church schools educate more than 58,000 children for life in all its fullness. Chaplains serve universities and schools, prisons, hospitals and the armed forces. Churches support more than 1,700 social action projects, working in partnership with other agencies to serve the most needy in our region.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

The Diocese is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other protected characteristics. We welcome your application.

You may also have experience in areas such as HR, People, Personnel, HR Advisor, People Advisor, Personnel Advisor, HR Officer, People Officer, Personnel Officer, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.