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Join our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Team
We are growing our specialist Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Team and are looking for exceptional people to join us as Adult ISVAs, Children and Young People’s ISVAs (CHISVAs), and a Family ISVA.
If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of survivors of sexual violence, want work that is meaningful, challenging and genuinely impactful, and are excited by the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, we want to hear from you.
You do not need to have worked as an ISVA, CHISVA or Family ISVA before. We are open to applicants who understand the complexity and responsibility of these roles, who bring strong transferable skills, and who can demonstrate the compassion, resilience, professional curiosity and commitment needed to support survivors through some of the most difficult experiences of their lives.
For applicants who are not already qualified, Lincolnshire Rape Crisis will fully fund the accredited ISVA qualification relevant to your role. You will be supported to attend training within your working time and given the support you need to successfully complete your qualification and develop your specialist practice.
This is a huge opportunity to join an experienced, ambitious and dynamic team, develop a career in specialist sexual violence advocacy, and become part of an organisation delivering critical services to survivors across Lincolnshire.
If you want a role where your work matters, where you can keep developing, and where you have the opportunity to create meaningful change for survivors, we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Lincolnshire Rape Crisis and become part of a highly skilled, ambitious and values-led organisation committed to transforming the support available to people affected by sexual violence and abuse.
As an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), you will provide specialist, trauma-informed and survivor-centred advocacy to survivors across Lincolnshire. You will support individuals whether or not they choose to report to the police, helping them understand their rights and options, access appropriate services and make informed decisions about their support.
For clients who choose to report, you will help them navigate every stage of the criminal justice process, from making an initial report and progressing through a police investigation to decisions made by the Crown Prosecution Service and any subsequent court proceedings. You will explain complex processes in a clear and accessible way, provide regular updates, liaise with criminal justice agencies, support clients to prepare for court and attend court with them where required.
You will provide consistent, independent advocacy throughout each client’s journey, ensuring their voice, choices and wellbeing remain central. You will work closely with the police, courts, Crown Prosecution Service, health services, safeguarding teams and voluntary-sector partners, while remaining independent from the criminal justice system.
The role includes managing a varied caseload, developing individual support and safety plans, identifying and responding to risk, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and advocating confidently on behalf of clients. You will be supported by an experienced management team, regular supervision, specialist training and a wider multidisciplinary team passionate about delivering exceptional services.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for dynamic, motivated and compassionate individuals with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to communicate sensitively with people who may be distressed, overwhelmed or experiencing significant uncertainty, while also engaging confidently and professionally with a wide range of agencies.
You will be resilient, highly organised and able to manage a demanding caseload without losing sight of the individual person behind each case. You will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong boundaries and the ability to remain calm, responsive and solution-focused in complex situations.
We are particularly interested in applicants who:
- Are passionate about improving the experiences of survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
- Can build safe, trusting and professional relationships.
- Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can explain complex information clearly and sensitively.
- Can advocate confidently and challenge professionals appropriately.
- Are proactive, adaptable and able to use their own initiative.
- Can manage competing priorities and maintain accurate, high-quality records.
- Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and professional boundaries.
- Are committed to learning, reflective practice and continuous professional development.
- Can work collaboratively while bringing energy, ideas and initiative to the wider team.
Experience of advocacy, casework or supporting people within health, social care, criminal justice, safeguarding or the voluntary sector would be advantageous. Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the impact of sexual violence is desirable; however, we also welcome applicants with strong transferable skills and the commitment and ability to develop specialist knowledge.
Why Join Lincolnshire Rape Crisis?
Lincolnshire Rape Crisis is a growing, innovative and specialist organisation with an established reputation for providing high-quality services to survivors of sexual violence and abuse. We are proud of our skilled workforce, strong partnerships and commitment to ensuring survivors receive the support, advocacy and choices they deserve.
You will join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation where your professional development, wellbeing and contribution will be valued. We invest in our staff through specialist training, structured supervision, reflective practice and opportunities to develop within an expanding range of services.
Our work is challenging, purposeful and genuinely life-changing. We are looking for people who want to bring their skills, energy and ideas to an organisation that is ambitious for its clients, its staff and the communities it serves.
We offer trauma informed therapeutic and advocacy support to anyone who has experienced any form of sexual violence at any point in their life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the DRIVE team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.
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.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role:
You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside professionals in a multi-agency environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both domestic and sexual violence.
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office in Singer Street.
As a DRIVE Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic and sexual abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
- Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
You will need to:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic and sexual abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic and sexual abuse including the impact of abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic and sexual abuse and their children.
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic and sexual abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have strong communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
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.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
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 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA) to join the team in London, working 37.5 hours a week to provide maternity cover.This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home and Victim Support Office at Victim Support, 3rd Floor, 5-7 Singer Street, London, Greater London, EC2A 4BQ.
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 are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the role:
As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
You will need:
- knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- to understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- an understanding safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- strong communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
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.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
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 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.
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At Release, we believe that expert advice can change lives — especially for people who are pushed to the margins by poverty, stigma, criminalisation and complex legal problems. We are looking for a debt adviser who wants to do more than provide technical advice: someone who shares our commitment to social justice, dignity and practical support, and who wants to be part of a specialist legal team working alongside people at the point they need help most.
This is not a traditional debt adviser role. It is an opportunity to help shape a newly established debt unit within our legal team, creating a holistic service that responds to the full reality of people’s lives rather than treating debt in isolation. You will work alongside legal advisers and solicitors delivering free welfare benefits, debt and housing advice through our outreach services, with referrals coming directly from colleagues supporting clients with overlapping legal and financial problems. You will also provide training and support to colleagues and host centre staff, helping build confidence and understanding around debt, its impact, and how to identify when someone may need specialist advice. Many of the people we work with are facing crisis, exclusion and multiple barriers to support. In this role, you will help ensure they are met with compassion, specialist advice and joined-up support that gives them a clearer route forward.
The new Debt Adviser wil join Release’s multidisciplinary legal services team. The postholder will provide high-quality, non-judgmental debt advice to people experiencing financial hardship alongside issues such as substance use, homelessness, poor mental health, benefit problems and social exclusion. Ideally, you’ll be qualified to Level 3 Certificate in Money and Debt Advice, the Certificate in Money Advice Practice (CertMAP), or the CMA Award in Generalist Debt Advice. Should you not have these or equivalent certifications, the appointee would be required and supported to achieve a certification within an agreed timeframe.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver specialist debt advice through direct referrals for our legal team who support clients in trusted community and treatment settings.
- Complete financial assessments, income and expenditure work, debt screening, priority-debt triage and casework using clear, accessible and trauma-informed approaches.
- Advise on appropriate debt options, including Breathing Space, Debt Relief Orders, negotiated write-offs, informal and formal repayment arrangements, and referrals where another provider is better placed to help.
- Work closely with legal advisers, drug and alcohol services, keyworkers, peer advocates, volunteers and partner organisations to support warm referrals and coordinated care.
- Record casework accurately on AdvicePro and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance, client feedback and learning from the debt advice project.
Essential Requirements:
- At least 12 months’ experience delivering debt advice in a community, advice, legal or outreach setting.
- Strong understanding of UK debt solutions, priority debts, social security, housing-related debt and the impact of financial hardship on people in vulnerable circumstances.
- Ability to provide clear, fair and not misleading advice, based on a full assessment of the client’s financial and personal circumstances.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write accurate case notes, letters and reports in plain English
- Holidays: 29 days + public holidays
- Location: Hybrid - Spitalfields, London / Remote (minimum 3 days in the office)
- Closing Date: Until vacancy filled
- Interviews: Rolling
- Start Date: As soon as possible
An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black and racialised communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people from working-class backgrounds, and people with lived experience of the issues we work on. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and we know that lived experience and diverse perspectives strengthen our legal practice and our work for systemic change.
Release is committed to equal opportunities.
Important Notice: For this job, Release will only consider applications from those who already have the right to live and work in the UK. See the Home Office Immigration & Nationality Directorate for information on the UK Government's immigration policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping people experiencing domestic abuse to feel safer, regain control and move forward with their lives? Join Calan DVS as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate and make a meaningful difference to individuals and families at the point they need it most.
As part of the Dal I Godi service, you will provide specialist, trauma-informed support and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse who have been assessed as being at high risk of serious harm. Working alongside each individual from the point of crisis, you will assess risk, develop personalised safety plans and help them understand and access the options available to protect themselves and their children.
You will manage a varied caseload and work closely with partner agencies, including the police, housing providers, social services, health professionals and the criminal and civil justice systems. You will also represent and advocate for victims through processes such as MARAC, ensuring their voice, choices and safety remain central throughout.
We are looking for someone with at least two years’ experience of providing high-level domestic abuse support, strong risk assessment and crisis-management skills, and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. You should hold a recognised IDVA qualification or be willing to work towards one. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
In return, you will become part of an experienced and supportive specialist team committed to delivering high-quality services to people affected by domestic abuse across Wales.
Key details
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Salary: £25,100 per annum
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Hours: 35 hours per week
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Base: Ammanford/Powys, with travel across the region
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Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
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The role includes participation in a planned duty rota covering some weekday evenings and weekends
If you share our commitment to improving safety, amplifying victims’ voices and supporting lasting change, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have incredible customer service skills in a high demand environment and a passion for animals?
We are recruiting for Customer Support Centre Advisors to act as the main point of contact for a wide range of queries from our supporters, members, adopters, customers and members of the public.
What does this role do?
As Customer Support Centre Advisor, you'll:
- respond to Dogs Trust customers, supporters, members, adopters and members of the public via multiple channels including, but not limited to inbound calls, outbound calls and multiple email channels
- respond sensitively and efficiently to all calls, following our set policies, procedures, and guidelines
- identify the circumstances, needs and aims of the customer using appropriate questioning techniques and respond appropriately
- achieve and maintain key performance indicators; including but not limited to average talk time, call/email quality and after call work
- record all customer interaction accurately on relevant in-house systems as appropriate, in line with agreed standards and procedures
- act as an advocate for the Dogs Trust brand and, as the voice of Dogs Trust, always uphold the organisation’s reputation
Please note, this is a hybrid role working from Manchester rehoming centre two days per week, with the rest of the time from home. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short screening call on Teams, followed by a panel interview at our Manchester rehoming centre.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you will have exceptional listening skills, with experience of providing excellent customer service in a high demand environment. You'll be skilled in handling telephone and email conversations sensitively and empathetically, as this role involves communicating with customers who may be distressed, confused or aggressive. You'll be resilient, proactive and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the experience of using web-based resources and electronic systems.
Please note this is a hybrid role working out of our Contact centre in Manchester.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We Are Hiring – Union Advisor
We are seeking a dedicated and student-focused individual to join our Advice Team as a Union Advisor. In this role, you will play a key part in advocating for and supporting students, ensuring they receive the guidance and representation they need on a range of issues, including academic, housing and wellbeing. Full training will be provided.
Working at the Union offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on the student experience. We provide a range of benefits, including:
28 days of annual leave, plus concessionary days and bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
Monthly breakfast mornings
A supportive and collaborative work environment
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you. Find out more and apply here:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Central London, London Bridge Hybrid (Min of 1 day per week in our Central London Office)
Join Brooke at an exciting time as we enter our new global strategy and advance our ambitious agenda to strengthen animal health systems globally. This parental leave cover position will lead advocacy to influence governments, UN agencies and international stakeholders to increase investment in the animal health systems that support animal welfare.
You will coordinate the Action for Animal Health coalition, shape its next five-year strategy, and advocate for animal health and welfare to be recognised within global discussions on One Health, climate change, agrifood systems, antimicrobial resistance and pandemic prevention. Working across Brooke's Global Policy and Advocacy team, you will drive impactful advocacy that delivers lasting change for working horses, donkeys, mules and the communities that depend on them.
Criteria
We are looking for an experienced advocacy professional with substantial experience of influencing policy, advocacy, lobbying or campaigns at national and international levels. You will have experience of building partnerships and ideally coordinating coalitions or alliances, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to write compelling policy and advocacy materials. You will be a strategic and creative thinker, comfortable working autonomously while bringing people together to build consensus. Experience in animal health systems, global health, One Health, or transferable experience from related sectors such as human health or environmental policy would be highly valued.
At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.
We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.
Closing date: 31st August 2026 (we may close this advert early if we receive a large number of applications)
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Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Debt & Welfare Benefit Advisers
Salary: £30,000 pa (review after 6-months)
35 hours per week, 25 days A/L + contributory pension scheme
Birmingham Settlement is looking to build its Money Advice Team and has several vacancies for experienced Debt & Welfare Benefit Advisers.
As an experienced Adviser you will already have a background in providing effective, high-quality debt and welfare benefits advice to a wide range of clients in differing circumstances.
Based at one of our offices in Ladywood, Kingstanding, or Newtown, and with outreach work in other areas of the city we are looking for Advisers with drive, enthusiasm and a proactive approach to support our clients to get the outcomes they need. You will be adaptable, solution focused and possess excellent communication skills along with a flexible approach and ability to manage your own workload.
You will be joining a long established and professional Money Advice Team providing specialist advice with a holistic approach that covers all areas of debt and welfare benefit along with financial literacy training to build and continually improve money management and financial capability.
Our Money Advice Team sits within the overall Settlement which provides a wide range of community support services covering all ages and aspects of need, please see our website.
This is a great opportunity to join a progressive charity making a real difference to people’s lives.
For an informal discussion about the role call Theresa Gniadkowski
This is an active recruitment; early applications are encouraged
For an application pack visit our website or email us or write to Human Resources, Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre, 600 Kingstanding Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SH
Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd September 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed
Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a difference every day with PDSA
About Us
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing financial hardship.
We're now on a journey to expand our reach and support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape the future of PDSA.
Together, we'll build a stronger organisation and ensure our services continue to support those who need us most for the next hundred years.
If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team creating positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
We're looking for an Inbound Customer Service Advisor to join our friendly and supportive National Customer Service Centre (NCSC) in Sunderland.
You'll be based just 600 metres from our PDSA Pet Hospital, working as part of a welcoming team of around 60 colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients, supporters, volunteers and retail customers.
Our National Customer Service Centre has grown significantly over the last decade and now supports thousands of people every year through a wide variety of enquiries. It's a fast-paced, rewarding environment where every conversation helps make a difference.
As an Inbound Customer Service Advisor, you'll be the first point of contact for many of the people who rely on PDSA. You'll provide a warm, professional and efficient service, ensuring every interaction reflects our values and supports our mission of keeping people and pets together when times are tough.
What you'll be doing
- Handling a variety of inbound telephone calls and emails, providing accurate, friendly and helpful support.
- Managing first-line customer complaints professionally and empathetically, aiming to achieve a positive first-time resolution.
- Promoting PDSA products and services where appropriate by identifying customer needs and recommending suitable solutions.
- Accurately recording customer information and processing payments and refunds.
- Working towards individual and team performance targets, including KPIs and service levels, while maintaining excellent quality standards.
- Keeping your knowledge up to date with PDSA services, policies, campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
About you
You'll enjoy helping people and be passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
We're looking for someone who is calm under pressure, enjoys speaking with a wide range of people and takes pride in resolving enquiries efficiently and compassionately.
You'll have:
- Excellent communication and listening skills, with confidence speaking on the telephone.
- Experience working within a customer service or contact centre environment.
- Strong computer skills with excellent attention to detail when recording customer information.
- A positive, proactive approach and a genuine desire to provide exceptional customer service.
- The ability to show empathy and professionalism, particularly when dealing with sensitive or challenging conversations.
It would also be beneficial if you have experience of:
- Handling written customer enquiries via email.
- Cross-selling, upselling or generating leads within a customer service environment.
Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in person assessment centre at our National Customer Service Centre in Sunderland, which is planned for the beginning/mid September 2026.
Rewards,supportand benefits
We’rereally passionateabout beinga great placeto work,somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas,individualityand passion for pets to work with them.
As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:
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Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
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25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
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Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, CelebrationDayand Wellbeing Day annually.
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Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
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Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
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AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support
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Retail,holidayand lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
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Enhanced maternity,paternityand adoption leave to support you and your family.
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10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individualsare able tomake best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members fromdifferent backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concernsregardingaccessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you mayrequirethroughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references andappropriate backgroundchecks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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This role is covering Maternity for a 12 month period.
At One YMCA, we know that great services start with great people.
As we continue to grow across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, attracting, recruiting and retaining talented colleagues is critical to achieving our ambitions. Recruitment is more than filling vacancies. It is about finding people who share our values, strengthening our teams and ensuring we can continue delivering life changing services to the communities we support.
We're looking for a passionate and proactive Resourcing Advisor to join our People Team and lead recruitment and onboarding activity across the charity. Supporting more than 750 colleagues across a wide range of services, you'll play a key role in helping managers attract exceptional talent, deliver a positive candidate experience and build a sustainable workforce for the future.
About the role
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines recruitment expertise, workforce planning, manager support and continuous improvement.
You will:
• Lead end to end recruitment campaigns across a diverse range of roles and services.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance on recruitment, attraction and workforce planning.
• Develop engaging recruitment campaigns using social media, advertising platforms, talent pools and professional networks.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners, ensuring quality, value for money and access to suitable talent.
• Monitor agency usage and identify opportunities to reduce recruitment costs through direct sourcing and alternative attraction methods.
• Lead onboarding and probation processes to help new colleagues settle successfully into the organisation.
• Promote inclusive recruitment practices that support Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• Use recruitment and retention data to identify trends and improve recruitment outcomes.
• Support job evaluation, role design and workforce information processes.
About you
We're looking for someone who is passionate about recruitment and enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering excellent service.
You'll bring:
• Experience leading recruitment campaigns from attraction through to appointment.
• Experience working with recruitment agencies and external recruitment partners, ensuring effective and cost conscious recruitment solutions.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice and candidate attraction methods.
• Experience partnering with managers to develop effective recruitment solutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to inclusive recruitment and positive candidate experiences.
• The ability to use data and insight to drive improvement and inform decision making.
Why join One YMCA?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing charity that is committed to investing in its people and culture. You'll work with managers across the organisation, help shape how we attract and welcome new colleagues, and play an important role in supporting our ambition to grow and strengthen our workforce.
You'll join a supportive and ambitious People Team where your ideas and expertise will help influence the future of recruitment, onboarding and colleague experience across One YMCA.
If you're looking for a role where you can build relationships, attract great talent and make a genuine difference to colleagues and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as we may close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Due to the nature of the services provided, a Basic DBS will be required, as will a full driving licence.
Important Information: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position may require a Basic or Enhanced DBS check. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
At One YMCA, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please review our Recruitment Pack https://canva.link/sio5irlw0a85x1t
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?
Do you want to be on the frontline, helping people through the emotional impact of their loss or offering information and guidance on some of the practical issues they may be facing?
We looking for someone to join our team of Suicide Bereavement Advisers who are the first port of call for people looking for support following their loss.
It is a hybrid role with a 60/40 split between working in our office in Westminster and from home.
We will be expanding the team at regular intervals. If we do not have the time to contact all applicants in this recruitment round or if you are not successful in this round, there will be future opportunities to apply.
About the role
As a Suicide Bereavement Advisor you will:
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Manage a caseload of assigned clients.
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Provide emotional and practical support to clients over the phone and via email and SMS.
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Provide a safe space for them to talk about their loss and how it is impacting them, offering them empathy and validation.
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Provide information and advice about practical issues they may be dealing with.
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Where appropriate, refer them to our Counselling Service and help them to fill in the application form.
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Support them to access other relevant services through signposting.
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Log all contacts in our client management system, ensuring accurate records are kept and maintained.
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Meet agreed performance standards around call duration, timely note completion and consistent caseload management, in line with our commitment to fairness and consistency for clients and team.
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Help with ongoing initiatives to improve our services, including opportunities to contribute to resource creation, training and presenting, and wider projects.
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Support the Client Care team where needed, including covering the phone line and helping with administrative tasks when available.
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Liaise with other relevant organisations to build our connections within the sector and increase awareness of our services.
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Attend and contribute to team and staff meetings.
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Attend training, conferences and workshops in line with continuous professional development.
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Represent the charity at relevant events
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Work in accordance with our values and follow all policies and procedures.
This is a very rewarding role within a small, friendly and hardworking team which is committed to providing the highest quality support to our clients.
About you
You will have experience of working on a helpline or a client-facing role, ideally in the area of mental health; or you may be studying to be a counsellor.
Key attributes we are looking for include:
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A warm, empathic manner
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An ability to listen without judgement
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Calmness when dealing with people in distressing or challenging situations
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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An enthusiasm to learn and to develop knowledge and skills
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Confidence in using digital technology
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Attention to detail, especially when it comes to record keeping
You will live within commuting distance of our office in Westminster.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.
This role requires eligibility to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check. Training will be given to the right candidates.
Supporting people bereaved by suicide
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Join Navigate CIO and Make a Real Impact!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?
Do you have strong communication and problem-solving skills?
Whether you're experienced in money advice or looking for a career change, we provide full training and development opportunities to help you succeed in this role. At Navigate CIO, we are a registered charity dedicated to providing free, impartial, and confidential money and debt advice across Devon and Somerset.
Our work supports individuals and families facing financial hardship, helping them build financial resilience and regain control of their lives. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to transform lives and strengthen communities.
This role is funded by the British Gas Energy Trust (BGET), allowing us to provide specialist energy and money advice to those who need it most.
Why Join Us?
• Full training provided – no prior experience in debt advice needed.
• A rewarding role – support vulnerable individuals to improve their financial wellbeing.
• Career development opportunities – ongoing training and professional growth.
• Flexible working environment – work across various locations, including home visits and remote support.
• Supportive team culture – be part of a dedicated and passionate team that values collaboration.
About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate Debt & Energy Adviser to provide money, debt, and benefits advice to individuals who are often in crisis and face multiple barriers to accessing the support they need. The role primarily involves face-to-face home visits, supported by telephone, video, email, and digital advice. You will be at the forefront of delivering essential money and debt advice to clients with high level needs, helping them navigate their financial challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and review client needs to ensure appropriate support.
- Identify and address barriers preventing clients from accessing money advice.
- Provide comprehensive, caseworker-level advice on money management, debt solutions, and financial capability.
- Develop individual action plans tailored to client needs, ensuring dignity and respect.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
- Deliver high-quality money advice services in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Offer tailored support, in clients homes, online and via telephone
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for individuals with the right skills and attributes, even if you don’t have direct experience in money and debt advice. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply!
Essential Skills & Attributes:
- Strong people skills – ability to build rapport and communicate effectively.
- Ability to support vulnerable individuals with multiple and complex needs.
- Empathy and a non-judgmental approach.
- Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and safeguarding policies.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively.
- IT proficiency (Word, Excel, email, case management systems).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willing and able to travel across Somerset for client appointments.
- A full DBS check will be required.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience in advice, advocacy, or support work (paid or voluntary).
- Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing, and debt advice.
- Experience in sectors such as mental health, addiction, housing, or social prescribing.
- Willingness to train as a DRO (Debt Relief Order) Intermediary.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re looking for a career where you can grow professionally while transforming lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply today and start your journey towards empowering individuals and communities through financial resilience!
Our vision is to eliminate social isolation and financial hardship.
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Patient Care Advisors are the first point of contact for the people we serve.
This is a predominantly phone-based role requiring excellent interpersonal skills, an empathetic approach and a strong focus on resolving issues effectively.
They handle patient data and work within teams that belong to the overall service. They communicate and work with patients, local GP practices, hospital and community staff and clinicians to get patients to the most appropriate services for their needs accurately and on time.
Sussex MSK Health helps people who are experiencing MSK (aka musculoskeletal, or muscle and bone) conditions by seeing them in the community, rather than in a hospital. It is an NHS service delivered in partnership between Here and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
This role sits within the Sussex MSK Health service and is employed by Here. For more information, please visit our Carer Site.
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About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Job purpose
To supervise, coach and develop trainee debt advisers, ensuring they achieve the knowledge, skills and competence required to deliver high-quality debt advice in line with MaPS quality standards and organisational policies. The role is responsible for quality assurance, case supervision, progression reviews, placement support and safeguarding advice quality while helping to build a sustainable pipeline of skilled debt advisers across the Debt Free Advice partnership.
1. Supervise and develop Trainee Debt Advisers
Provide day-to-day line management, mentoring, coaching, technical supervision and pastoral support to Trainee Debt Advisers, enabling them to develop the competence, confidence and professional standards required to achieve accreditation and deliver high-quality debt advice. Provide the level of management expected of colleagues across the organisation and in line with internal policies and procedures.
2. Deliver learning, quality assurance and progression
Support trainees throughout the Debt Free Academy learning and accreditation pathway by delivering technical coaching, soft skills development, reviewing casework, conducting live and recorded interview observations across telephone, video and face-to-face advice, providing constructive feedback, assessing competence against agreed quality standards, and identifying learning and development needs to support timely progression.
3. Coordinate placements and partner engagement
Plan, coordinate and oversee trainee placements with Debt Free Advice delivery partners, building effective relationships with host organisations to ensure placements provide safe, high-quality learning experiences that support trainee development and programme objectives.
4. Monitor performance and manage programme delivery
Monitor trainee performance, progression and wellbeing, proactively identifying and managing risks to learning, quality or programme delivery. Contribute to programme reporting, maintain accurate records, and support the successful delivery of the Debt Free Academy against agreed milestones and quality standards.
5. Contribute to training and continuous improvement
Support the design, development, coordination and delivery of induction, policy, technical training, skills development and continuing professional development (CPD) activities across the Debt Free Advice partnership. Promote best practice, share learning, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Debt Free Academy and wider training programme.
6. Contribute to the wider Training Team
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Toynbee Hall and the Debt Free Advice partnership, undertaking additional duties as required to support the effective delivery of the Debt Free Academy, organisational objectives and funder requirements.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Experience and Skills:
- A minimum of two years' recent experience delivering debt advice, with a thorough understanding of debt advice legislation, guidance and best practice.
- Hold a valid MaPS-accredited Level 4 Certificate in Money Advice Practice (or equivalent recognised debt advice qualification).
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, influence others and communicate technical information clearly.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
- Personal Attributes:
- Ability to work independently and proactively without supervision.
- Capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure, adopting a “find a solution,
- no blame” attitude.
- Commitment:
- Alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission and strategy
- Alignment and willingness to work in line to our values:
An understanding of safeguarding and willingness to develop understanding further
Desirable criteria
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- Experience of auditing or reviewing debt advice case files, assessing the quality of advice provided and delivering constructive feedback to improve adviser competence and performance.
- Experience of undertaking quality assessments against recognised quality standards (e.g. MaPS Standards) and using findings to support adviser development and continuous improvement.
- Understanding of the role and objectives for MaPS funded debt project and the role of the Financial Conduct authority for Debt Advice
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
- Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan
- Perk Box
Further information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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