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About The Role
As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.
In this community and home based role from the Blackpool Fylde and Wyre area, you will offer support to your clients by phone, letter, email and in person home visits. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals. 
Blackpool is a new addition to the area we offer Post Diagnostic Support in and being a visible and active part of its support community is a must, networking and advertising the service.
You will work closely with the NHS Memory Assessment Service in clinics in Blackpool and in the wider Fylde and Wyre area when required, to offer support to people following a dementia diagnosis.
You will help organise, attend but not deliver Singing for the Brain sessions in Poulton-Le-Fylde and attend Support Hubs and other networking events.
About you

- Ability to support people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
- Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other diagnosis or support requirements this would be taken into consideration.
- Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
- Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people.
- Good IT skills, experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom).
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
- Confident in public speaking and talking about dementia with the potential to eventually run Carers Information Programmes.

What you’ll focus on:

- Supporting people affected by dementia, families and carers to access vital services.
- Attending diagnostic clinics run by the Memory Assessment Service
- Networking within the Blackpool area and becoming familiar with existing support groups and networks.
- Organising, attending but not delivering Singing for the Brain sessions
- Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives.
- Assisting with the identification of needs, providing information and access to relevant services.
- Promoting our amazing service and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals.

Interviews will take place on the 15th and 16th September

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?  

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.  

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

About The Role
As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.
In this community and home based role from the Blackpool Fylde and Wyre area, you will offer support to your clients by phone, letter, email and in person home visits. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals. 
Blackpool is a new addition to the area we offer Post Diagnostic Support in and being a visible and active part of its support community is a must, networking and advertising the service.
You will work closely with the NHS Memory Assessment Service in clinics in Blackpool and in the wider Fylde and Wyre area when required, to offer support to people following a dementia diagnosis.
You will help organise, attend but not deliver Singing for the Brain sessions in Poulton-Le-Fylde and attend Support Hubs and other networking events.
About you

- Ability to support people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
- Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other diagnosis or support requirements this would be taken into consideration.
- Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
- Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people.
- Good IT skills, experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom).
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
- Confident in public speaking and talking about dementia with the potential to eventually run Carers Information Programmes.

What you’ll focus on:

- Supporting people affected by dementia, families and carers to access vital services.
- Attending diagnostic clinics run by the Memory Assessment Service
- Networking within the Blackpool area and becoming familiar with existing support groups and networks.
- Organising, attending but not delivering Singing for the Brain sessions
- Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives.
- Assisting with the identification of needs, providing information and access to relevant services.
- Promoting our amazing service and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals.

Interviews will take place on the 15th and 16th September

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?  

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.  

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

We are recruiting an energetic and enthusiastic officer to join our Activity Service to support the older people who attend our range of activities.

We are looking for a positive, dynamic individual; to join our busy and vibrant Activity Service, this is an exciting time to join the team as we develop and expand the service including the way we take bookings and deliver our activities. This role is based at pur office in Mitcham and is the first point contact for people who attend our centre in person or over the phone, so we are looking for someone with exceptional customer service skills and warm and welcoming with good listening skills.

If you are interested in the role but aren’t sure you meet all of the person specifications, we would still like to hear from you and are especially keen to hear from people who have transferable skills which will complement this role.
 

The closing date for applications is the 5th of October, if you would like any further information or to arrange time to chat for more information on the role please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Interviews will be held in person on the 13th of October in our centre in Mitcham.

Who are Guts UK Charity?

Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.​

We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.​ 

Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions 

Overall Purpose of the Head of Services

This new role reports to the Chief Executive and is a member of the charity’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT).  The role reflects planned development and expansion in the charity’s direct service provision including the development of a permanent Helpline following a pilot project in 2025.

As a small national charity, the role combines hands on operational delivery and management with strategic leadership and vision for our Information services, Helpline, and other support services. You’ll lead a talented team of five direct reports (with plans to further expand) and will design, deliver, and evaluate services working closely with Guts UK teams and colleagues, and with external partners.

You’ll be responsible for services strategy and leadership oversight, budget oversight, safeguarding leadership, and services evaluation, ensuring our work is grounded in evidence, shaped by lived experience, and built for impact.

We’re looking to you to lead our strategic priority for improving information services and support including quality of life and quality of care for all those affected by digestive conditions and symptoms.

Who we’re looking for?

We’re seeking a strategic, values-led senior manager who embraces operational delivery and managing a small and dedicated team.  The role requires someone with a strong track record in service delivery including a charity Helpline service.

What matters most is your belief in the power of people and communities to shape and deliver change, your commitment to equity, and your readiness to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage.

Location

We have offices in London and Huddersfield, both of which are easily accessible by public transport or road. We support hybrid working but attendance in the chosen office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.

Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply. 

Sculpt UK: Youth Programme Officer and Bookings Coordinator

• Job: Bookings Coordinator and Youth Programme Officer 

• Pay: £27,008

• Full time, 37.5 hours 5 days per week - contract until November 2026 with expectation to extend

• Applications Close: Sunday 12th October

About Sculpt UK

Sculpt is a UK-based charity with over 20 years’ experience, who support young people to shape their own future. Our vision is that we live in a society where young people can be fulfilled through their education, work and participation in wider society. The need for our work is clear given the increasing problems young people face and their lack of confidence and awareness regarding their journey into the world of work.

We run a range of bespoke programmes that work directly with young people in conjunction with partners - schools, careers hubs, employers, local government and further/higher education. Sculpt addresses interconnected areas that contribute towards our vision: Employability, Youth Voice and Leadership, and Community Action. We build the skills and experience of young people focusing on the transitions between school, education and work. In particular, we are skilled in tailoring our work to meet the needs of young people in alternative provision and those at risk of not being in employment, education and training.

What we do and how we do it is also informed by the Sculpt Youth Advisory Board, consisting of young people who meet monthly to advise the Sculpt Board on matters such as the needs of young people, product design and programme impact. In addition, we have a Sculpt Alumni community who contribute to the development of our work.

In the year 2024-25, we worked with:

• Over 450 young people 

• 30+ employers and 120 business volunteers

• 29 schools

• 4 Careers Hubs

• 9 London Boroughs

What are we looking for?

Sculpt UK is hiring a bookings coordinator and youth programme officer who would deliver our direct intervention work with young people aged 12-16 with a focus on skills building around employment through our holistic work experience programmes. Approximately 75% of our under 16s work involves working with young people who have SEND or who are at risk of becoming NEET (not in employment, education or training). Training on working specifically with SEND students will be offered to the successful applicant.

The role will also manage our bookings with schools and individuals across projects. This job is a 70/30 split between Youth Programme Officer and Bookings Coordinator.

Responsibilities :

Youth Programme Officer:

• Adhere to Sculpt UK’s safeguarding practices and procedures at all time 

• Deliver funded programmes focused on youth employability, leadership and youth voice in line with Sculpt UK’s delivery style and ethos

• Work with other Youth Programme Officers to successfully to deliver projects and support in data collection required for reporting

• Use their experience and knowledge of the issues affecting young people to tailor the workshops accordingly to age, need and interest

• Facilitate workshops on topics such as communication, gender stereotypes, social media, finance & skills, teamwork

• Run mock interviews with programme participants

• Contribute to the development of a Theory of Change for each project 

• Ensure young people complete relevant entry and exit surveys 

• Undertake relevant training associated with Sculpt UK’s work included but not restricted to child protection & safeguarding

• Contribute toward and keep up to date with Sculpt UK’s internal / external communications platform such as slack, newsletters and social media 

• Engage with Sculpt UK’s Youth Advisory Board members when invited to do so.

Bookings Coordinator: 

• Have a strong understanding of the USP of each programme offered by Sculpt 

• Manage booking system and calendar

• Take calls with schools and individuals about booking onto programmes 

• Manage bookings from outreach to completion of the programme 

• Book work experience days at partner organisations, including doing the associated administration

• Develop mini reports on each programme to feedback impact to schools and individuals 

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of projects 

• Ensure that the Sculpt website has up-to-date programme information, application deadlines etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Exceptional Organisation 

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills

• Skilled at facilitating workshops and working with young people who have a range of backgrounds and experiences

• Experience working with young people in an educational, sports or community setting

• Ideally experience working with SEND young people

• Confident, self-motivated and with a collaborative mindset 

• Commitment to young people and knowledge of issues affecting their lives 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to create a safe and non-judgemental space, that allows young people to speak freely

• Capable to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries with young people, peers and professionals

• Able to adapt and be flexible in workshops to get the best engagement from a range of participants

• Skilled at facilitating virtual workshops and working with a selection of online portals

Requirements 

• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing for us to undertake a check on your behalf

• Have a recent safeguarding qualification from a recognised provider or be willing to undertake additional training in this area

• Ability to travel - the role will require you to travel around London when delivering at schools

• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, data protection and commitment to reporting concerns to an appropriate staff member

 

We would like you to fill out a few questions for us on this form: https://forms.gle/51anR112xHAywDbJA and also to send your CV and Cover letter

We will only consider applicants who have submitted a CV, covering letter and answers to the questions in the form.

We are looking for a new colleague to work with us from January 2026. They will have exceptional organisational abilities and the ambition to help take ANT to our next level of impact, as we prepare for exponential growth over the next year.

Head of People & Operations is senior leadership and multidisciplinary role, requiring project management expertise, operational skills, and experience in human resources. A great people person, you will be able to hit the ground running with a solutions focused attitude and approach.

Avon Needs Trees is a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of twenty six, over 1,600 volunteers and ownership of 600 acres of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.

Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change, helping nature recover by overseeing and bringing out the best in both our people and our projects, enabling us to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and enhance complementary habitats. You will have management oversight of our woodland site and (subject to funding) a Lower Chew Landscape Recovery project that will see thousands of acres of local land managed in harmony with nature.

Are you passionate about supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives? Can you coordinate volunteers, who are the lifeblood of SHARe Knowsley?

You will be joining a dedicated team of 9 staff and over 40 volunteers, working for a well-respected grassroots charity. As individuals and an organisation, we are committed to welcoming, supporting and empowering refugees and people seeking asylum who live in the borough of Knowsley.

This role will require you to enjoy communicating with new and existing volunteers and have good organizational skills. You will also support the wider organization – especially the casework and community work, so an awareness of this is helpful.

The post is currently 3 days/week, with the opportunity to work flexibly across the week, but would require work on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Please read on to get an idea of the role and who we are looking for.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12 noon, Monday 13th October 2025

INTERVIEWS: Thursday 23rd October 2025

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this post is to support an established team of volunteers and recruit and train new volunteers. It is a role that will ensure volunteers remain up to date with training and abreast of information important to giving clear support to refugees and people seeking asylum. (The percentages in brackets give and estimated distribution of time spent in each area).

1. Provide support for volunteers (15%)

• Ensure regular and effective communication with volunteers via a variety of methods: e-mail, letters, newsletters, meetings, telephone, etc.
• Provide volunteers with on-going training and development opportunities
• Ensure volunteers have periodic project review meetings, as well as appropriate social activities

2. Coordinating volunteer activities (25%)

• To have oversight of volunteers at drop in/ English classes ensuring (i. volunteers are available; ii. resources are available at site (e.g. food or clothes for drop in))
•  Outreach volunteering such as befriending
• Back office volunteering (e.g. clothes sorting, admin)
• Ensuring that volunteers have appropriate roles and ways to progress
• Respond to any issues that arise that might then require training or reorganising of practices/policy

3. Recruit and train new volunteers (15%)

• Development of volunteer roles and opportunities in response to volunteer, staff and client feedback
• Co-ordinate the advertising, recruitment and assessment processes to ensure equality of access to volunteer roles
• Provide induction training for all volunteers to enable to fulfil their role (including health, safety and safeguarding)
• Ensure that volunteers understand the purpose, importance and process of data collection, case recording and monitoring systems and that they use them effectively where and as appropriate

4. Ensure quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation (10%)

• To develop and maintain volunteer policies and procedures in line with best practice (e.g. Investing in Volunteers)
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant and recognised best practice guidelines, policy requirements, employment law and quality standards in relation to volunteering input and management
• Co-ordinate specific client well-being events on a regular basis, engaging volunteers and other staff to support event development, organisation and delivery
• Maintain written accurate records on volunteer details and activity and other information as required, providing written and verbal reports as required

 

5. Additional duties relating to post (10%)

• Deliver and arrange access to training for team colleagues in relation to the above, where required
• With the CEO ensure that volunteers operate at all times within the principles of impartiality and confidentiality, in accordance with SHARe Knowsley’s vision, values, principles, policies and procedures
• Engage in relevant external meetings/ networks/ forums as agreed with the line manager

6. For SHARe Knowsley (10%)

• Actively participate in supervision and appraisal, review and planning sessions, team meetings, working groups and staff conferences and other meetings
• Carry out administrative duties associated with the post as required
• Work within SHARe Knowsley’s policies, procedures, guidelines and other agreed documents

HOW TO APPLY Please visit SHARe site and download job pack and complete application form.

ABOUT SHARe Knowsley

SHARe is now a well-respected grassroots charity, committed to welcoming, supporting and empowering refugees and people seeking asylum who live in the borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, as they rebuild their lives. The name SHARe stands for Supporting and Helping Asylum Seekers and Refugees and reflects our core philosophy of sharing our lives with everyone we meet, regardless of their background, story, language, race, faith, gender, or sexual orientation.

SHARe has a team of nine paid staff and approximately forty plus volunteers, focused on delivering high quality person-centred support and advocating for changes in our community that improve the lives of those we serve.