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Join Affinity Trust as Director of Quality Improvement and Compliance
- Location: Hybrid with frequent travel to our Head Office for Executive Meetings, and national travel to our support locations.
- Head Office: Thame, Oxfordshire
- Salary: £100,000 per annum
- Car Allowance: £6,200
- Governance: You will be the Nominated Individual and Caldicott Guardian
With the right support, anything is possible
We are looking for a collaborative and visible leader—ideally from within social care or a closely related sector—who has significant experience leading a Quality or Operations function across a large and diverse set of services.
Through your engagement with regulators, networks, and professional bodies, you will bring external insight into the organisation and help us stay at the forefront of best practice in quality and compliance.
About us
We are Affinity Trust, a national charity with over 30 years' experience supporting children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other needs.
With nearly 2,500 colleagues and services across England and Scotland, we are values-led, financially strong, and driven by a single purpose: supporting people to live their life, their way.
Why this role matters
This is a pivotal, high-impact role. As Director of Quality Improvement & Compliance, you will play a central part in shaping how we continuously raise the standard of support across Affinity Trust.
You will lead our approach to quality, improvement and co-production — ensuring we have the systems, insights, and culture needed to deliver consistently excellent, person-centred support.
You will influence practice across our services by working in close partnership with operational leaders, providing the challenge, guidance, and support needed to embed sustainable improvements.
You’ll also champion innovation—harnessing the potential of digital tools and outcomes measurement to improve how we understand, assess, and enhance the lives of the people we support.
Above all, your work will be vital in helping us live out our core belief: that with the right support, anything is possible. This role is key to Achieving More Together.
What you’ll bring
We're looking for:
- A proven, senior leader from social care or a similar regulated sector.
- Deep understanding of quality, compliance, and safeguarding in complex service environments.
- Strategic acumen paired with empathy, collaboration, and a values-driven approach.
- Passion for co-production, data-informed improvement, and empowering people to thrive.
- Experience engaging with regulators (CQC/Care Inspectorate), driving innovation, and leading high-performing teams.
Benefits
- £100,000 salary + £6,200 car allowance
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private healthcare, enhanced pension, life insurance, and Blue Light discounts
- Hybrid flexibility, national influence, and deep local impact
Ready to be part of something extraordinary?
Apply by: 27 July 2025
Interviews: 28 August 2025
For more information, please refer to the candidate pack attached to this advert.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Manchester Mind has worked with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust for a number of years to deliver roles within Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester. Social Workers are a vital part of the team and we are advertising for two roles in different teams within Manchester. The post-holders will work within integrated, multi-disciplinary teams employed by Manchester Mind but managed on a day to day basis by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
As a Social Worker, you are a crucial member of the team. You would be proactively supporting and care coordinating a caseload of people with mental health problems and
complex needs.
The two full-time roles would be within the North CMHT and the South Mersey CMHT.
Job Title: Social Worker
Base: Community Mental Health Team
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,022 p.a.
Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays
The skills and experience that are most important to us are:
- Qualified as a Social Worker.
- Experience of building kind relationships.
- Ability to work in a collaborative way.
Application documents can be downloaded from our website.
The closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Thursday 31st July 2025.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
Our purpose is to create a space where mental health comes first.




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About the role:
As a Project Worker Complex Needs in our ELMS Service, you will have the rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with paranoid schizophrenia and other complex needs. Your role will be diverse and impactful, working directly with residents to provide essential support through key working, daily shift delivery, and client recording. You’ll also liaise with mental health professionals, helping coordinate appointments and advocating for residents when needed, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.
You will support clients through structured key working and carry out comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and goal setting, all while promoting Single Homeless Project’s values and practices. By implementing holistic support strategies, you will empower residents to manage their diagnosis and address their emotional, practical, and housing management needs. The role also includes supporting clients through engaging social activities such as a lunch club, bowling, and an allotment group, creating opportunities for connection and growth. As you guide residents on their journey toward independent living, your work will be pivotal in helping them build the skills and confidence needed to lead fulfilling, healthy lives.
The rota runs over Mon-Sun and some weekends are required. You will also be required to do light household chores and travel between the houses on the project.
About you:
- A working knowledge of severe and enduring mental ill-health, and the interventions and effective approaches to supporting individuals experiencing such conditions.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
- The ability to coach someone to undertake a range of practical tasks relating to living independently.
- A Person-Centred support approach and the ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July at Midnight
Interviews: Tuesday 29th July at our ELMS service in Leyton
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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Headway Gloucestershire was established in 1987 and since then we have been working to make a positive difference to the lives of adults with an acquired brain injury. We provide specialist recovery support and respite through our centre based Day Service and outreach support through our Community Links Service. We provide group and one to one sessions to support individuals.
Open every weekday, Headway House is at the heart of Headway Gloucestershire. We provide a structured programme of activities for individuals to choose from. Our programme is designed to support participants to work toward their own recovery goals and gain insight into strategies that support individuals to manage the physical, cognitive, sensory, emotional and behavioural outcomes which can occur following an acquired brain injury. Peer group sessions enable us to harness the recovery benefits of peer contact and support.
We have been successful in receiving three years of funding to deliver services in up to five locations in Gloucestershire and are recruiting a Hub Lead to support the delivery of our Hubs – to meet and support the recovery needs of individuals with acquired brain injury in their community. The Hub Lead will be responsible for the organisation, planning, development and delivery of this new service. Responsibilities include: -
- To deliver professional, impartial, enabling and outcome focused support to Individuals with acquired brain injury. To provide support for clients with complex needs to support their recovery, wellbeing, independence and autonomy.
- Work closely with the Enablement Manager to ensure successful delivery of services.
- Line managing a Support Worker and providing cover at Headway House where required.
- Networking with community providers to enrich our offer to enable us to meet the needs of individuals with acquired brain injury in Gloucestershire.
- Scheduling room bookings and programme planning. Developing and delivering group sessions.
- Ensure that safeguarding training and understanding is kept current and that individuals are safeguarded.
- Provide Key-working to individuals: - to use an enabling approach to support individuals to plan and work toward their recovery goals ensuring that planned activities are delivered and support is tailored to meet the needs of each individual to maximise our contribution to their recovery.
Primarily carrying out the role in community Hubs, you will work to clearly established quality standards and annual milestones. You will be joining a motivated and dynamic team of staff and volunteers working to making a difference to individuals with acquired brain injury in Gloucestershire.
The successful candidate will demonstrate: -
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- A person centred and collaborative approach
- Will be self-motivated and be able to independently carry out and manage tasks.
- Experience of leadership and supporting and managing team members.
- Experience of responsibility for service operations.
- Knowledge about the causes and outcomes of acquired brain injury, the recovery and rehabilitation pathway and the issues that individuals can experience.
- A commitment to inclusivity, participation and involvement of individuals accessing the service.
- Actively ensures individuals are safeguarded.
- A flexible approach to working across multiple locations.
We welcome applications from candidates who have transferable skills and will provide full training. A driving license and own transport is required for this role.
Please see the job description for further information.
Closing date for applications – 5pm Friday 1st August 2025.
If you’re interested, please click the 'apply now' button!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your reason for applying and how your past work experiences make you suitability for the role
Deadline: Monday 21st July
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.
This post is:
- subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
- subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
The Angelou Centre is aware that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for.
Role Overview
Contract: Full-time fixed term for 12 months,
with possibility of extension subject to funding
Salary: £23,387 to £27,445.60 (per hour £12.85 to £15.08)
Depending on experience and qualifications
Hours & Days35 hours a week
Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm
Additional benefits 25 days paid holiday,
employer’s pension contribution of 6%,
enhanced maternity leave
Location: 3 days in Sunderland and 2 days in Newcastle upon Tyne
As an Outreach Advocate within The Angelou Centre you will be part of our front-line team providing emotional and trauma informed support to women and children experiencing gender based domestic abuse. The primary responsibility of all advocates within The Angelou is to provide women and children with continuous one-to-one support, practical advice and advocacy, such as writing referrals for women to access the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). Much of this work takes the form of casework, and report writing, as well as ensuring that the women receive comprehensive support that addresses their health, social care, housing, immigration and benefit-related needs.
All advocates are required to spent at least 30% of your time on outreach work to engage with communities outside of The Angelou Centre. However, as our new Outreach Advocate you will spend 3 days with Wearside Women in Need (WWIN) based in Sunderland and 2 days working within our office in Newcastle. This is a new partnership work to ensure that we continue to provide specialist Black and racialised support across the North East. You will work in Sunderland and Newcastle to provide tailored support, advice and advocacy, raising awareness of domestic abuse through outreach activities ensuring our services are accessible to women of the Black and racialised community.
Our ideal candidate is someone who;
- Is confident and pro-active in advocating on behalf of our survivors and able to represent their needs when working with partner agencies
- Is compassionate, non-judgmental and committed to supporting survivors of domestic abuse
- Has excellent written skills with some experience of casework within legal, healthcare or an educational setting.
- Has experience of conducting risk and needs assessments within legal, healthcare or an educational setting.
Key Responsibilities
Advice and Advocacy Support
- Provide tailored, one-to-one continuous support, advice, and advocacy to black and minoritised victims and survivors of domestic abuse and exploitation
- Provide weekly drop-in opportunities for black and racially minoritized women in the local area
- Support improved mental wellbeing and resilience, measured using Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well Being Scale and the Chaos Index for those with complex needs.
- To be aware of external service processes to safeguard individuals who are exposed to sexual exploitation.
Outreach Support
- To attend external team meetings and presentations in relevant forums and partnerships
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with key organisations and their staff to support women to gain access to the services they require.
Casework
- Complete regular risk assessment tools for each case supported and risk management plans, including DASH RIC assessments.
- Complete reports, to assist Line Manager in providing detailed reports to funders
- Maintain in depth and up-to-date knowledge of all practice, procedures and policies.
- To deal with complaints, feedback and suggestions and identifying practical solutions to any barriers.
Outreach Advocacy Specific
- To develop specialist knowledge in the area of domestic abuse, immigration abuse and gender-based violence, and how this impacts women from Black and racialized minorities differently, through attendance at relevant training, learning events and conferences
- Raise awareness on domestic abuse education through outreach activities, ensuring services are accessible to those with protected characteristics and/or facing multiple disadvantages.
- Help improve local services understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse for women and girls from the Black and racialised communities and the long-term impact.
In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties however, will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade. This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post. The aim is to improve the quality of service for black and racialized women and all matters relating to their wellbeing.
Person Specification
Experience & Abilities
- Experience of supporting women who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse
- Experience of risk and needs assessment, safety and support planning, particularly with clients with complex/multiple needs
- Experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders; particularly social care.
- Experience of managing a high caseload
- Strong IT skills with experience around data collection and monitoring
- Excellent written abilities, with some experience within preparing reports for courts, case conference and information for MARAC
- Experience around setting clear professional boundaries with clients and partners
- Ability to work cooperatively within a team and with statutory organisations
Knowledge & Qualifications
- An excellent understanding of sexual violence
- An excellent understanding of UK policies and legislation around domestic abuse
- Good knowledge of UK adult safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation.
- Safeguarding Adults and Children Level 1
- A good understanding of confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practice; safe practice and health and safety procedures
Values & Approach
- Commitment to anti-racist, trauma-informed, and feminist practice.
- Empathy, kindness, and cultural competence, with a commitment to supporting Black and racially minoritised women
- Has a ‘can do’ positive approach with a curious open to learning approach
- Able to work flexibly and respond to crisis situations with a trauma-informed approach
- Able to priorities workload and work independently using your own initiative
- Has a commitment to shared responsibility in a team context approach
- Willingness to undertake training and show a commitment to continuous personal development, reflecting on own practice with a willingness to make changes if needed
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in crisis management
- IDVA and/or ISVA qualification
- An excellent understanding of domestic abuse and of UK policies and legislation around domestic abuse
- Good working knowledge of UK adult safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Summary
Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop.
PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:
- Independent Living Skills
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness
- Employment and Vocational Skills
The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work.
Who We Are
PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.
Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.
What You’ll Need
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
- A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
- A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
- The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
- Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
- A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving
What We Offer:
· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.
· We provide a 4% pension contribution
· Incremental pay progression
· When we can, we try to have an early finish on Fridays for staff at 4 pm
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.
· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts
Our Mission
PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.
Our commitments
PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.
Closing Date: July 31st 2025
We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
What the job involves
We’re looking for an exceptional nurse to join the Specialist Nurses team at Prostate Cancer UK, part of our wider Support Services team that helps men and their loved ones to navigate the challenges of prostate cancer.
First and foremost, you’ll be providing invaluable information and support directly to men and their families via a range of channels, including telephone, email, webchat, and WhatsApp.
You’ll also work with other teams across the charity, ensuring that Prostate Cancer UK maintains a strong, credible clinical voice in all its activity. This will range from supporting men through webinars and classes, to delivering education sessions to health professionals, to reviewing health information resources, to supporting communications campaigns.
Please note that there is no face-to-face patient contact as part of this role, and the team’s remit is contained to information and support – not clinical advice.
You’ll be working Monday – Friday, with a hybrid working model. The service runs predominantly remotely, but periodical office attendance for collaborative work is expected.
Current daily shift patterns are 8.45am – 4.45pm or 9.15am – 5.15pm. The appointee will need to be available 8.45am – 5.15pm daily, as shift patterns are allocated based on service requirements.
What we want from you
You’ll be a registered nurse with solid experience at NHS Band 6, including recent work in either urology, oncology or palliative care looking after men with prostate cancer. You’ll bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise and prioritise your work effectively and flexibly. You’ll also be flexible and adaptable to meet the complex demands of this role. You’ll show willingness and proactivity to step away from frontline service delivery to support a range of wider charity activity. You’ll also be comfortable with remote working, both in terms of delivering information and support over the phone and working in a remote team.
As a Specialist Nurse, you’ll be committed, enthusiastic and compassionate – keen to apply your existing clinical experience and knowledge to provide information and support to those affected by prostate cancer and have the desire to develop new skills.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.
The closing date is Sunday 10th August 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 18th August 2025.
Service Charge Analyst
£43,000 | East London | Hybrid (2 days in office)
Gateway Housing Association
Robertson Bell are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Gateway Housing Association in their search for a Service Charge Analyst to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis. Gateway are uniquely the largest Sheltered Housing provider in Tower Hamlets and were the first registered provider of older persons shared ownership in the borough. They are particularly proud of their new build properties for leasehold, shared ownership and direct sale, which are low-density and high-quality.
They are seeking an organised, diligent Service Charge professional to support on the technical side of the Service Charge lifecycle and improve processes within the department. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and supporting donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small, collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing a mix of transactional and more advanced duties, proactive in ensuring the key points in the yearly Service Charge cycle run smoothly.
Role Responsibilities:
- Undertake assigned processing, accounting, monitoring, control and review of service charge income and costs on a periodic basis.
- Review service charge income and costs monthly to ensure they have been charged to the correct scheme and fully investigate and resolve any principal variances and anomalies identified (e.g., miscoding’s, duplications).
- Prepare periodic reconciliations of service charge income and costs on a scheme/block level and with the preparation of annual service charge estimates and actuals processes for all tenures.
- Resolve service charge queries from internal and external customers.
- Complete assigned elements of strategic delivery projects across the organization, particularly relating to service charge specific projects.
- Ensure consistent apportionment and allocation of scheme costs in mixed tenure blocks and other complex schemes and regular monitoring, control and analysis of such costs.
- Implement and embed key service charge systems and processes as part of the organisation wide service charge improvement project.
Person Specification:
- Experience in service charge computation, accounting and analysis, including preparation of service charge budgets, estimates and actuals
- Robust understanding of residential service charge management, including current legislative requirements and sector best practice
- Strong organisational skills, able to control and deliver a range of tasks to strict deadlines
- Social housing experience.
- Experience of working with third parties, the wider community, and other external partners including managing agents
This is a hybrid position based out of Mile End. The closing date for applications is on the 15th July with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 21st July.
Applications will be under continuous review before then so please don’t delay in submitting your CV for consideration!
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. At a time of change, they are now recruiting for a dedicated and cause-driven interim Services Manager to oversee their impactful survivor support services.
Our client's survivor services provide a range of interventions that support the safety of women and children affected by domestic abuse. As Interim Service Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of the organisation's survivor services, taking responsibility for service planning, delivery, impact monitoring, budget management, quality assurance, and evaluation. You will oversee a team of frontline workers and volunteers and will work closely with your team to ensure that all those who have contact with the service are treated with dignity and that their specific individual needs are prioritised to improve their sense of wellbeing and safety.
To apply for this role, you will have significant experience of overseeing frontline services in the VAWG sector and will have a strong knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to working with domestic abuse survivors and children. You will have significant experience of managing and supporting frontline staff as well as volunteers. Overall, you will have a warm and approachable manner and will be passionate about ensuring high quality, impactful VAWG-related support services.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
Please note this role is initially a 3 month fixed term contract, starting as soon as possible, and will be based remotely.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
The post-holder will maintain a manageable caseload of clients needing support with their welfare rights and benefits. The role is to support the Welfare Rights Advice Project Team with the following:
- To carry out an initial client assessment, identifying any issues with their benefits and any claims they can make to maximise their income.
- Provide casework (including challenging decisions) for welfare benefits available to clients with mental health difficulties and their carers: i.e. Personal Independence Payments, Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit.
- Provide information and advice as appropriate about issues related to a client’s particular situation.
- Provide advice and casework for mobility and discretionary schemes and personal grants that could be of benefit to clients.
- Take referrals directly from service users, carers or staff from other agencies (encouraging use of our online referral form)
- Signpost and refer clients to agencies that assist with transition from hospital to community living, or to tackle social isolation and improve mental wellbeing.
- Maintain records in accordance with Hear Us policies and procedures, including the handling of confidential and private documents and keeping written and computer records up to date and secure.
- Liaise with GPs, CMHT’s and other agencies to obtain supporting documents, by telephone, letter and e-mail.
- Taking confidential telephone messages from clients and outside agencies.
- Take part in weekly WRAP team meetings regarding case allocation, and stay up to date with changes in benefits legislation.
- Attend regular supervision and yearly appraisals with line manager.
- Assist WRAP manager to write reports and evaluate the project for funding bids and to support and promote the project.
- Collect and distribute flyers and leaflets for signposting purposes.
- Attend Hear Us staff meetings, staff development days, and other Hear Us events (e.g. Hear Us Open Forum) where directed by line manager.
- Attend identified training and other personal development activities that will support you in this role.
- Develop and maintain healthy working practices for yourself, with clear personal and professional boundaries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate, and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Young People service in Maidenhead.
£28,173.60 per annum, working 43 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The shift pattern for this role includes 4 days on, 4 days off with 12 hour shifts.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
Maintain records in accordance with Look Ahead's Information Management policies, procedures and guidance under the direction of the manager.
Keep a clear desk at all times and assist with archiving and secure disposal of records when required.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
An exciting Part-Time opportunity at CPSL Mind.
CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
Perinatal Services Muslim Project Worker
Contract: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Part-Time, 15 hours per week – Term Time Only
Salary: £25,549.00 per annum FTE, £8,545.24 per annum actual
Salary scale point: 12
Based at: Cambridge Office – covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
About CPSL Mind
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.
About the Role and the Project
CPSL Mind’s Perinatal service delivers one to one and group support to pregnant women and new mums and dads who are at risk of, or are experiencing, a mental health challenge in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We have recently secured new funding to increase our support across Cambridgeshire and therefore this role will predominately be based in the Cambridgeshire area.
The new funding will include launching our successful Muslim Mum support into the Cambridge area. The successful candidate therefore will need to be from the Muslim community and have knowledge of the Muslim community in Cambridge. As we have team and support spread across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough there may be occasions for the successful candidate to travel across both areas.
The main purpose of this role is to deliver the support we offer to new parents in our area by providing a collection of tools and techniques to promote positive mental wellbeing through our groups and one to one sessions.
The successful candidates will have demonstrable awareness and understanding of how perinatal mental health problems affect women and men and their families and a positive approach to mental health, wellbeing and tackling stigma.
Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interviews will be held on: 22nd and 23rd July 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.
No agencies please.
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To provide appropriate emotional and practical support to women in the sex industry and/or those who are being sexually exploited with a specific focus on those who are homeless. The women we support require intensive practical and emotional support as well as support navigating health and other social care or criminal justice systems. The women will have poor mental or physical health, experience with homelessness and of the criminal justice system, are often victims of sexual and/or domestic abuse and many are homeless. This post specifically will offer support through the Housing First approach, offering access to a home, alongside intensive support. Working within a harm reduction ethos prioritising women’s safety and wellbeing, the intensive personalized supported will help women to access other services making appropriate referrals for women who wish to make changes, including exiting/transitioning out of sex work. You will be responsible for ensuring that women with varying needs are supported effectively throughout their pathway of support with Basis and partners, advocating for and with the women you are working with including where necessary challenging stigma and judgement women face. This post will work in close partnership with the Tenancy Management Support worker employed by Turning Lives Around.
Our services in Leeds provide support to adult women (and those identifying as women/non- binary) involved in all aspects of the sex industry or who are experiencing exploitation. The postholder will provide support to women identified as requiring or accessing intensive support. The team work to Basis’ organisational values, taking a rights-based approach and provide evidence-based services to enable and empower women to make informed choices. The team have an established reputation for providing high quality, effective safety advice, information and support, enabling safer working practices. Services are provided within the community, on evening outreach and at venues as women determine.
Basis works with women and nonbinary people who work in the sex industry and women and young people who are sexually exploited
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Coordinator - Domestic Abuse Lead
Are you passionate about supporting families to overcome the impact of domestic abuse and thrive? Do you have experience in guiding survivors towards recovery, building a new life for themselves and for their children? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Home-Start Lambeth:
Our mission is to empower Lambeth families, helping them to develop their resources and connections. We walk alongside families, providing emotional and practical support so that they can overcome the challenges they face and provide a brilliant early years foundation for their children. With our incredible network of volunteers we support 100-150 families every year across Lambeth. We do this through our home-visiting service and our Freedom programme for domestic abuse survivors. To learn more about our work, please see our impact report on our website.
“The best most useful part of the help I got from HSL was the emotional and practical support. My volunteer encouraged me to leave the house and provided me with support from other organisations. If I didn’t receive support from HSL I would of suffered mentally, been more anxious and feel more stressed. I have been given the confidence on how to cope and manage.”
DA survivor supported through volunteer home visiting
“This program has been nothing short of life saving. I will be using all the information and resources to guide and shape my thinking and approach to my ex partner in the years ahead.”
DA survivor who attended our Freedom Programme
The Role: Family Co-ordinator (Domestic Abuse Lead)
This vital role leads the delivery of Home-Start Lambeth's domestic abuse work, with a particular focus on empowering survivors to recover and build brilliant new lives for themselves and their children. You will be responsible for managing and delivering the Freedom Programme, recruiting attendees, and continuously developing the program to meet the evolving needs of survivors. You will also oversee volunteer-delivered support to families in their homes to ensure it is targeted and effective in helping families achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities:
· Leading Domestic Abuse Support: Spearhead Home-Start Lambeth's domestic abuse initiatives, including the development and delivery of the Freedom Programme, ensuring it effectively supports survivors.
· Empowering Survivors: Facilitate recovery and growth for survivors of domestic abuse, helping them build a new life for them and their children.
· Family Assessment and Support: Assess the needs of referred families and oversee volunteer-delivered support to achieve family goals.
· Volunteer Management: Contribute to the recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing support and supervision of our brilliant volunteers.
· Safeguarding: Undertake designated responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare and that of programme attendees.
· Partnership Working: Build effective relationships with referrers and other partners to promote Home-Start's services across the borough.
· Quality and Compliance: Ensure a high standard of service delivery, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to Home-Start Standards and Methods of Practice.
What we are looking for (Essential):
- A good standard of education (A level, NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
- Direct experience working with children/families from diverse backgrounds.
- Direct experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
- A strong understanding of the needs of domestic abuse survivors and families with children under five
- Knowledge of current legislation and policies relating to children and families.
- Commitment to good safeguarding practice and professional confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including experience providing support over the telephone and through video conferencing.
- Ability to work flexibly, including regular evening work
Desirable, but not essential:
- Qualification in group-based support delivery.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., health visitor, teacher, social worker, childcare).
- An Independent Domestic Violence Advocate qualification or other qualifications in tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) and/or trauma-based approaches.
- Experience of delivering The Freedom Programme.
- Experience of developing and delivering training and supporting/performance managing volunteers.
- Knowledge of Lambeth and Lambeth children’s support services.
Salary: £31,000 FTE pro rata (actual salary £15,943 p.a.)
Hours: 18 hours per week, including regular evening work, (currently Tuesdays 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM for the Freedom Programme).
Location: Hybrid – a mix of working from home & in our office in Brixton
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, employee assistance programme including a 24hr Health & Counselling helpline, flexible working arrangements (carer/family-friendly working)
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic people/global majority, disabled people and marginalised groups as we are committed to ensuring our team represents the diversity of the borough.
Join us and help make a real difference to families in Lambeth!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post-holder will be responsible for providing practical and emotional support to individuals living with and affected by HIV, and LGBTQ+ people living across the Liverpool City Region. This includes ensuring they have access to essential services, resources, and community networks. The post-holder will also support our outreach efforts, working alongside our wonderful partners to promote good sexual health.
This is a unique opportunity for a committed individual to develop their experience and expertise within an evolving regional charity.
The post will involve some travel across the Liverpool City Region (excluding Wirral).
We seek someone with experience working with diverse communities. Knowledge and understanding of the common experiences and need of people living with HIV, and the LGBTQ+ community is desirable.
The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification (such as an NVQ Level 3 or above in social work, health, education) or equivalent experience and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills (working with staff, volunteers, and service users), excellent organisational skills, and enthusiasm.
Sahir stands as the oldest LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We’re also a proud support organisation for people living with HIV.