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Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) 
• three x basic salary life assurance cover
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
  free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Join Dementia UK as Public Affairs Manager and help shape our impact as we enter our 2025–30 strategy. You will play a central role in strengthening our political influence and championing the voices of people affected by dementia at the highest levels of decision-making.

You will lead our public affairs work in Westminster, building strong relationships with parliamentarians, government officials and political advisers, and providing clear political insight to shape our campaigns, policy development and public-facing activity. You’ll help position Dementia UK as a trusted voice on dementia, social care and health, proactively identifying opportunities to raise our profile and influence key debates.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will develop, shape and own a small but high impact public affairs function. You’ll also provide line management and team leadership to a Public Affairs Officer.

To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in public affairs with a strong understanding of UK political institutions, policy-making processes, and how to build public affairs capabilities. You will have a proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior political stakeholders to deliver policy change, and the ability to set direction, assess risk/opportunities in a fast-moving political environment.

Apply today and be a part of a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with us.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact us.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

Job Title: Operations Manager – Osborne Partnership

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (full time equivalent).

Salary: £53,508 dependent on qualifications

Responsible to: Chief Executive - Senior Management Team (SMT)

Responsible for: 4 x Senior Service Managers

3 x Service Managers

Responsible for the safe delivery and environment of the Osborne Centre (both Partners and staff) delivering a range of quality services for our Partners (service users) and ensuring that the management systems are in place and operational.

Qualification(s) Level: Applicants with Level(s) 5 Leadership & Management  Social Care/ Education/ Health (particularly with adults with learning disabilities) or similar qualifications (including degree equivalents or better), are especially welcome however we will consider applicants with alternative qualifications and experience subject to expressly agreeing to upskill on the job and provided there is an evidentiary trail that can show evidence of a caring mentality and empathy with our service user group and or in a home care environment or other learning type institution.

Overall purpose:

To manage all aspects of the ‘Operations’ of Osborne Partnership and supporting the strategic development of the organisation alongside the Chief Executive to ensure a  fully functional and operational service for the overall benefit of our Partners (service users) day learning and support development as per the Charities aims and objectives of Education, Skills Attainment, and Employability Skills for adults with learning disabilities.  

To actively train and support Partners to gain independence skills, life skills, and other skills through a ‘mixed ability’ support service that includes supporting the training of Partners through formal qualifications (Entry level NVQ teaching & support), on the job training, and internal qualifications and benchmarks.

To ensure that the service is:

- Properly monitored and utilising an internal database for the recording of information (Storii);

- Delivered on the basis of an agreed organisational and service Scheme of Works/ Service Plan as well as Partner Individual Learning Plans (ILPs);

- Reviewing Partner progress on a quarterly basis showing ‘distance travelled’ by individual Partners;

- Serviced by managed, trained and motivated staff;

- Delivered under the highest standards of health & safety and safeguarding welfare for our Partners.

Role:

To develop, support and deliver the day to day operations of the Osborne Partnership, in partnership with other senior Managers, and Service Managers, with a particular focus on the quality agenda as it relates to Partner services, service development, benchmarking, and external accreditations. The role will ensure that Partner services are engaged in a cycle of continuous review and improvements and providing Service Managers with the tools and support to deliver the highest standards of service through building confidence and expertise, and identifying service and personal development training where appropriate.

Main Duties:

1. To support the development and best practice of all Osborne Partnership service areas to ensure relevant, meaningful, and objective focused delivery for Partners.

2. To work with the relevant Service Managers and Project Supoort Officers (PSOs) to review current service delivery and to provide an objective, supportive, but challenging voice in the development of services.

3. To benchmark Osborne Partnership services and delivery against similar services in the borough and wider afield.

4. Working with other senior managers, identify and action new service areas of delivery commensurate with the Osborne Partnership Memorandum and Articles of Association and subject to Partners consultation and approval.

5. To identify, research, and action plan frontline external accreditations that will provide a objectifiable list of outcomes that will support and benefit Partners; staff development; and the professional standing of the Osborne Partnership.

6. To support senior managers in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures as they may relate to updated legislation; new service provision; Partners welfare, safety and development; staff development and benefits; or any other relevant area of service.

7. To line manage (including appraisals) relevant Service Managers as leaders of services ensuring that they understand the concept of continuous improvement and are supporting Project Support Officers (PSOs) to do likewise.

8. To ensure that Service Managers have identified and developed service schemes of work, annual development training plans for Service Managers and their PSOs in line with continuous improvement principles and to ensure best practice activities for Partners.

9. To work with senior managers to identify and action activities/ services/ initiatives/ documents/ plans that will support the on-going professionalisation and modernisation agenda of the Osborne Partnership

10. To actively support other senior managers in the day to day delivery of the Osborne Centre service provision ensuring health and safety at work principles are adhered to; safeguarding of Partners is paramount; that staff are adequately prepped and prepared for delivery of their services; and that a professional service approach is adhered to at all times.

11. To be the primary development Officer of the Storri database as it relates to Osborne Partnership, information gathering (and mindful of GDPR), and Partmner journeys travelled in the service.

12. To identify personal development opportunities and requirements as dictated by the role.

13. Any other reasonable task as defined as a management role and directed from time to time by the Chief Executive. 

14. To undergo training necessary in relation to the requirements of the post.

15. To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall purpose of the post within the competence of the post holder.

N.B.   As the Osborne Partnership works with and supports vulnerable adults, all posts require post holders to be in possession of a current DBS clearance (formerly Criminal Records Bureau – (CRB).

Job Title:  Operations Manager

The following skills, experience and qualities are required for the position of Operations Manager:

ESSENTIAL

1. Demonstrable evidence of having caring qualities and empathy for our service users group either through direct employment experience or on a personal carers basis.

2. Experience of working with people with learning difficulties or in a wider social care setting or in a home environment (carer), or in a learning institution

3. Demonstrable experience of leading operational team(s), motivating colleagues, and communicating a service vision and an ability to facilitate the development of individuals and groups in a work context.

4. A flexible approach to the work situation sufficient to cope with a variety of tasks and situations.

5. A good general education, sufficient to communicate verbally in a clear manner, and to complete monitoring forms and write reports in a clear and concise manner.

DESIRABLE

1. Qualification in Leadership & Management at Level 5 (or above) and willingness to train in other areas relevant to working with vulnerable adults (see below).

2. Ability to break down tasks into achievable steps for an individual with learning difficulties.

3. Training/ qualification in areas relevant to working with vulnerable adults, e.g. Safeguarding, Lifting & Handling, more general Health & Safety, etc.

4. Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Act, etc.

5. IT skills.

6. Full driving license.

The post-holder will be based at GMRC but work alongside TRC and MASH women’s services and Greater Manchester Pathfinder partnership, with service users who have experienced sexual trauma but who present with additional complex mental health needs.

They will work with service users in partner organisation settings and in the community, working collaboratively with individuals, carers and partners from local multi agency providers and services, to assess and identify social care needs that may be potential barriers to the client being able to address their sexual trauma.

The post-holder will provide guidance, leadership and consultation on social care legislation and policy to the team and to other areas of mental health services, including joint working where appropriate.

They will contribute to developing and maintaining high standards of decision making and professional practice in the field of social work.

The post-holder will be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Pathfinder Partnership, supporting them in their recovery journey.

They will provide specialist social work interventions to service users and their carers / families, and involve them in all planning, helping to develop social resilience, motivation and daily living skills.

Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office

Development Manager
Ref: ALC1611

Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum. 

If you are passionate about philanthropy and excited to work with individuals to secure major gifts that make a lasting difference - we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team in the Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office. Our £100m fundraising campaign, Dare to Do Different, is underway and we wish to appoint an individual who shares in our passion for philanthropy.

You will be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic fundraising team where you will be personally responsible for managing a portfolio of individual relationships. You will cultivate, solicit and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects (this includes holding regular face-to-face meetings) to secure significant donations towards our themes of Climate, Health, Creative and Campus.

Degree-educated or with equivalent qualifications/experience, you must have excellent communication skills and a proven track record in fundraising or relationship management.

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis. 
 
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, including candidates who are disabled, Black, Asian or from an ethnic minority, and/or LGBTQ+. We welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.   

Closing date: 19 January 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality

The time commitment will be approximately 20 panel sessions per year, with a payment rate of £500 per panel, plus reasonable expenses incurred. Attendance at 2 training sessions per year is required and travel expenses will be covered. Panel sessions are held online.

PACT is one of the UK’s leading independent adoption charities, placing children with secure and loving families and supporting them with specialist therapeutic support.

Our external Adoption Panel Members play a vital role at PACT by carefully considering applications from those wishing to become adoptive parents. We are currently seeking an independent Adoption Panel Chair, to lead our online panel in making fair, informed recommendation outcomes to a high quality standard.

You will bring an understanding of the adoption process, gained from professional or personal experience, and will be competently skilled in chairing complex meetings. You’ll be capable of facilitating active participation and ensure the panel operates within a clear regulatory and policy framework.

With an awareness of the richness of different kinds of families and their potential for meeting children/s needs, we would love to hear from you if you can bring different experiences, knowledge and perspectives to our panel member group. 

We are actively working to ensure that equality and inclusion is embedded in everything that we do. It is central to our work with vulnerable children and families, and championed by our community. However, we know there is more we can do. We want to do all we can for our service users, and we want everyone at PACT to feel a sense of belonging. To support this aim, we are working proactively to develop a panel member group that it is representative of our diverse service users (both current and prospective), volunteer community and our wider eco-system. We also know the value of having panel members who champion inclusive values and bring a wide variety of perspectives to our organisation. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and experience to apply for this role.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please visit our website to find contact details for our Panel Advisor.

If you believe you can contribute to the skills and diversity of our panel as Independent Adoption Panel Chair, then visit our website to apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. We look forward to hearing from you!

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Fri 30 January 2026

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 18 February 2026

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Independent Adoption Panel, Adoption Panel Member, Adoption Panel Representative, Adoption Panel Chair, Adoption Panel Vice Chair, etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

The Whiteley Homes Trust “the Trust” is a charity that manages Whiteley Village in Surrey. The purpose of the charity is to provide homes for older people of limited means from all over the country.  Founded over a hundred years ago in Walton on Thames, Surrey, the Village is located in 225 acres of beautiful grounds and is a very special place to live and work.

Established in 1917 the village has many Grade 2 listed buildings and provides housing for nearly 400 older people of limited means. There are 265 Almshouses and 51 extra care apartments and the Village also has a church, activity centre, pool, village hall, shop and community café. There is also a small number of market rented properties within the village.

Huntley House is our Extra Care scheme for residents who require additional support to live independently.  The Registered Manager is responsible for ensuring Huntley House is safe, effective, responsive, caring and well led, in line with the expectations of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the values of the Trust. You will be required to register with CQC as the Registered Manager.

This customer-facing role provides a professional, high quality and effective service to residents. Working closely with the Housing team, you will support all residents to enable them to live independently in their own homes, with a focus on sustainment, support and resident wellbeing.  You will also develop strong working relationships with the Head of Property and Compliance and Head of Estates and Facilities to ensure the building is safe and secure.  You will engage and build relationships with residents of Huntley House and help them integrate into the wider Village and local community.

You will have line management responsibility for the Support Workers who provide 24 hour support for residents including personal care in emergencies and organising activities and social events. 

Benefits of working for The Whiteley Homes Trust

 

We value our employees and offer a generous package of benefits including:

 

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by one day after each year of service up to maximum of 36 days (pro-rata for part time employees)

Extra day of leave each year (Trust Day) for William Whiteley's birthday

Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave

Generous Company Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Company Sick Pay

Blue Light Card Discounts

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free car parking on site

e Manage the Huntley House Support team with responsibility for recruiting, new employee  inductions, training, motivating, performance management and absence management ensuring an efficient, professional, responsive and customer led service.

Lead and develop the team through coaching, engagement, communication, team building and delegation.

Act as a role model for the team and demonstrate good practice.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with residents, employees and external stakeholders.

Scheme Management

• Take a proactive approach to ensure that the service complies with both the CQC requirements and the Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Oversee the rota to manage resources effectively and provide adequate cover.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment for residents, visitors and employees.
• Complete annual Provider Information return (PIR) to be prepared for a CQC inspection.
• Notify CQC of any changes in the service, incidents or concerns as required.
• Ensure safeguarding referrals are made promptly and accurately and followed up to resolution.
• Promote and support participation in activities and events and consult with residents on the activity schedule.
• Encourage feedback from residents and their families, consider suggestions for improving services and ensure that complaints are investigated fully in line with the Trust’s Complaints Policy.
• Develop, review and update Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEPs) for all residents and understand their individual support and communication needs.
• Work with the Head of Housing to assess the suitability of applicants to ensure the service meets their needs.
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Health & Safety Compliance

• Work with the Health and Safety Consultant and Head of Property & Compliance to ensure full completion of risk assessments, surveys, inspections and audits to comply with statutory regulations.
• Ensure any accidents, incidents or near misses are reported in line with the Trust’s policies and appropriate action taken.

​Financial Management

• Develop and manage the budgets for the Huntley House Support team, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
• Maintain sufficient contracted and bank employees to meet the needs of the service to avoid using agency employees. 
• Maintain accurate records of the cost of activities and charges to residents to ensure financial transparency and that activities are not run at a loss.
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Date and System Management

• Ensure data is accurate and complete and stored securely to meet GDPR regulations and the Trust’s policies.
• Develop the use of the specialist IT system (Pyramid) to deliver a robust support service.
• Provide KPIs monthly and implement processes to ensure targets are met.

​ Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of the CQC, statutory requirements and legislation relating to the provision of Extra Care Housing and Support
• A proven track record of delivering a high quality service with high levels of customer satisfaction
• Proven ability to manage risk
• Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Line management experience including the management of poor performance
• Ability to lead and support a dispersed team working different schedules ensuring clarity and consistent delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a range of audiences
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
• Demonstratable track record of meeting targets and key performance indicators
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents and their families, employees and external stakeholders
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and be a role model for the values of the Trust
• Able to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Good organisation skills, flexible and self-driven to achieve
• Proficient in a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours to provide support and supervision and deliver activities

Desirable

• Experience as a Registered Manager in a CQC registered scheme
• Experience working with older people

Qualifications

• Level 5 Registered Manager qualification or the willingness to study for this within six months of starting
• GCSE grade C / 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

One YMCA provides housing, health, wellbeing, children’s, youth and community services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We are committed to helping people reach their full potential and strengthening communities through inclusive, high-quality programmes.

Are you an experienced youth worker ready to take the next step in your development?
Do you enjoy leading sessions, supporting colleagues, and shaping meaningful opportunities for young people?

We are seeking a Senior Youth Development Worker to support the development and delivery of One YMCA’s Universal Youth Work provision in Bedford.

The Role

Reporting to the Youth Work Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality youth work for young people aged 9–18. You will lead engaging sessions, support and supervise sessional youth workers, and contribute to the growth and development of One YMCA’s youth work offer in line with the YMCA Youth Work Strategy.

This is a hands-on role combining direct youth work, team support, and partnership engagement. You will help ensure young people feel safe, included, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate inclusive youth work sessions for young people aged 9–18
• Lead sessions and act as a positive role model for young people
• Support and supervise sessional youth workers during delivery
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, schools and external agencies
• Maintain accurate records to monitor attendance, engagement and outcomes
• Contribute to the development and expansion of One YMCA’s youth work offer, including partnership and funding opportunities
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of work

About You

You are passionate about youth work and committed to making a positive difference in young people’s lives. You are confident leading sessions, supporting others, and working collaboratively as part of a team.

You will have:

• Experience delivering youth work (paid or voluntary)
• Confidence leading group sessions and supporting small teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An understanding of inclusive and safeguarding-led practice
• A Level 3 Youth Work qualification, or willingness to work towards one (essential)

Hours and Contract

• Part-time role
• 18 hours per week, salaried on a monthly basis
• Working pattern is flexible but will include evenings and weekends, with most delivery taking place after school

Additional Information

• Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
• This role may require a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, subject to a conditional offer

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: At One YMCA, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any support to participate fully.

Assistant Manager – Housing and Homelessness (Sanctuary Emergency Accommodation)

Salary: £30,660 p.a.

Full-time: 40 hours per week with a 30min paid lunchbreak. You will also be rostered to work on bank holidays.

Closing date: 12pm; 23rd of January 2026

Interview dates: TBC

Benefits: Employees are eligible for Medicash (a non-contractual benefit), 33 days paid holiday, and a long service award (after five years). 

Our client’s Emergency Accommodation offers short-term accommodation (22 bedrooms), as well as support, meals and laundry facilities. Staff work with other services to provide a tailored package for each person while helping them towards moving into longer-term accommodation.

They are looking for a new Assistant Manager to support the Emergency Accommodation Manager. The Assistant Manager will focus on the day-to-day operations of the service, supporting staff with service users and delegating responsibilities to the staff team. They are looking for a person who has a desire to help people who are experiencing homelessness. You may already have knowledge and understanding of homelessness, maybe through a previous job, as a volunteer, or through your own lived experience. You will be the sort of person who sees people experiencing rough sleeping or sofa surfing as a person, not just as ‘rough sleepers’ or ‘service users’.

You will be self-aware, compassionate, non-judgemental, and have a strong degree of emotional intelligence. You will have excellent skills in communication, prioritisation, and administration. You will be able to inspire, motivate, and encourage others enabling them to grow and develop in their roles. You will be able to respond flexibly, confidently and professionally to any challenges which arise.

To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter now.

Interested candidates are advised to apply early as applications will be reviewed throughout the recruitment period. Our client reserves the right to close the advert early.

Support Manager

Do you have a can-do attitude, with line management, coaching, training and counselling skills?

Have you worked in the social care, mental health or retail service sectors?

Are you an effective multi-tasker with a passion to support the welfare and development of ex-homeless people?

We are delighted to be working with Emmaus Hampshire a vibrant and thriving social enterprise community and registered Charity who are now seeking a Support Manager to play a pivotal role in the lives of companions, focusing on their welfare and progress toward independent living, including assisting them with personal budgeting, through personalised support, coaching, counselling, and guidance.

Emmaus Hampshire provide accommodation and meaningful employment for ex-homeless people, employed in their recycled furniture retail store, pre-loved boutique, warehouse, workshop and community kitchen. As a Support Manager, you will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will demonstrate a belief in the potential of each companion individually, and the importance of the community in helping them to achieve it.

You will:

• Be an effective supervisor, leading people, tasks, and timelines in a service-related background such as catering, retail or customer service.
• Demonstrate strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to manage operational controls and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Be proactive with a supportive approach to coaching team members, helping them develop skills, confidence, and resilience.
• Have an in-depth understanding of homelessness and social exclusion, and a commitment to addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals.
• Solid grounding in social care management, upholding safeguarding, professional boundaries, and a supportive, individual-focused approach

If you are flexible, resilient, and adaptable, with an empathetic approach, and a genuine desire to empower others, we encourage you to apply.

If you are looking to change careers or return to work, and believe you have the right skills to carry out this role, please do apply? Providing you can match the skills, competencies and have some experience in at least one of the areas described then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that there will a requirement for DBS.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 15th January 2026

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Healthier Me Coach

Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to support people with a learning disability to improve their health and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of real, lasting change in your area? (North Yorkshire - Richmond and Northallerton)

If your answers are 'YES', please keep reading! 

The Healthier Me Coach is key to the delivery of our exciting new Omaze funded activity. This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 22.5 hours per week, ending in December 2027. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

In our new programme called "Healthier Me" we want to: 

• Improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability. 
• Empower people we support and our staff teams to have better tools when it comes to health and wellbeing 
• Make community health offerings more accessible for people with a learning disability.

You will be working within a team of Healthier Me Coaches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Healthier Me Coach will work both independently and collaboratively. 

In the Healthier Me Coach role, you will support people with a learning disability to improve their understanding of, and access to, health and wellbeing.

A key part of this work will be to support around 100 people with a learning disability to set and achieve personal health goals over 2 years. You will do this through1:1 coaching, delivering workshops and signposting, amongst other things. The post holder will be responsible for supporting individual progression and connecting the people Mencap supports with each other and appropriate opportunities in the community. 

In addition to this you will be managing at least one ‘Healthier Me Champion’ . The Champion role is for people with a learning disability, and it will strengthen the delivery of this work. 

This role involves working with a range of stakeholders to promote healthy living and to improve understanding of the barriers to health faced by people with a learning disability. 

Stakeholders will include: 

• Local staff in Mencap services 
• Community organisations 
• Local health teams 
• Families and Carers 
• Internal Mencap teams   

We want the Healthier Me Coach to use a community-led approach, giving people we support and the wider community opportunities to contribute and be part of local solutions. The coach will establish strong working relationships that enable Mencap to secure positive outcomes for people with a learning disability. The Healthier Me Coach will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure good monitoring processes are followed to reach set targets and goals. You will support with monitoring progression, collecting and inputting data.

You will model our 5 values -Positive, Kind, Inclusive, Brave and Passionate. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Line management of colleagues with a learning disability – Healthier Me Champions.
• Effectively manage a caseload of individuals, supporting them to set and achieve personalised health goals. 
• Ensure that all contractual outcomes linked to your caseload are achieved, captured and documented. 
• Deliver workshops and training to Mencap teams, people with a learning disability and community members. 
• Implement community-led ways of working and co-production in approach to work. 
• Provide signposting, support and tools to individuals, carers and support staff. 
• Take responsibility for own professional development, and where needed use feedback to continually improve own performance. 
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and gather feedback. 
•  Complete reporting required for internal and external monitoring, accurately and on time. 
• Generate community opportunities with local organisations (e.g. allotment, leisure centre, social groups). 
• Highlight and report any practice issues or safety concerns to secure support and improvement in line with organisational policies. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be passionate about making health and wellbeing accessible. 
• Have excellent communication and relationship building skills. 
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility for the team and its work. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of community-led ways of working. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of a duty of care to the individuals supported. 
• Understand responsibility for Prevent, safeguarding and critical incident reporting in accordance with both internal and external procedures. 
• Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the broader work of Mencap by attending meetings as required to support collaboration. 
• Live Mencap's values - Inclusive, Brave, Positive, Kind and Passionate.

Person Specification. Essential/Desirable - E/D 

Skills & abilities 

• Professional conduct and relationships -E 
• Effective communicator -E  Effective record keeping and reporting - E 
• Building positive relationships/partnerships - E 
• Judgement/troubleshooting skills - E 
• Working to targets - E  Managing and developing team members -E 
• Excellent team working skills -E 
• Good ICT skills -E 
• Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle-E 

Knowledge and experience 

• Experience of supporting people- E 
• Experience of delivering against targets - E 
• Experience of coaching - D  Experience of delivering training - D 
• Experience of risk management - D 
• Experience of caseload review - D 
• Experience of gathering stakeholder feedback - D 
• Experience of community led ways of working -D 
• Knowledge of sector -D 
• Knowledge of safe working practices - E 

Applications close on Friday, 26 January. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 5th February via Microsoft Teams. If you’re passionate about making a difference, please review the job description for full details, and if you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

As our Learning & Organisational Development Specialist, you’ll be a strategic partner across the organisation - diagnosing performance gaps, designing impactful learning solutions, and equipping leaders to build a culture of continuous growth. In this pivotal role, you will utilise your faith-based ethos would be integral to ensure that every development initiative strengthens our people, enhances our organisational performance, and deepens the impact of our life-changing mission.

In this role you will: 

Diagnose capability and performance needs through strategic consultation, data analysis, and root-cause assessment to recommend evidence-based, adult-learning solutions.

Design blended learning pathways and high-quality materials (briefs, storyboards, facilitator guides) aligned to organisational frameworks and competency requirements.

Partner with digital learning to build scalable virtual and e-learning solutions that enhance accessibility and learner experience.

Facilitate workshops and capability-building sessions, coaching leaders and internal facilitators to ensure consistent, high-impact delivery.

Evaluate learning effectiveness and ROI, defining success metrics, analysing impact data, and translating insights into workforce planning and continuous improvement.

Strengthen organisational performance, culture, and mission alignment by supporting OD and talent initiatives, enabling leader-owned learning solutions, and actively engaging in the spiritual life and values of MAF.

Education & Skills
Essential:

• Workshop facilitation experience

Desirable: 

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• Coaching and mentoring level 3

Job Related Experience

Essential: 

• Proven experience in consulting, instructional design, or learning programme management.
• Strong diagnostic and analytical capability - able to translate business goals into development interventions.
• Skilled in facilitation (virtual and face-to-face) with diverse, multicultural audiences.
• Understanding of adult learning, coaching methodologies, and behavioural change.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in organisational development or change management.
• Knowledge of digital learning platforms (e.g., Litmos, etc.) and learning analytics.
• Exposure to leadership or culture transformation programmes.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. The post holder will be expected to lead and take part in prayer and biblical reflection and to be a role model for the organisation in accordance with our Christian beliefs and standards in the work place

To apply, please click on 'apply now' and we will send you further instructions on how to apply through our recruitment portal. 

Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the Regional Office, assessing needs and allocating the case to one of our volunteer caseworkers. 

You will sometimes handle complex problems from individuals who may be distressed, identifying the presenting and potential underlying needs to determine the best way to support the beneficiary. You will have ownership of cases from beginning to end, coordinating the casework process in a timely manner and ensure that the beneficiary journey is at the centre of the Service. You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures within the office which will lead to improvements in the service offered to clients.

To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA. 

Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South West region in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Somerset. There will be occasional travel around the South West Region, and you will be required to travel for quarterly face to face team meetings. 

About the team 

The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the eight SSAFA branches in the South West, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team of 10, which includes two Regional Casework Managers and a Regional Operations Manager. 

About you 

To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.

 It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the South West would be valuable

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

If you've applied for this role previously within the last six months, we encourage you not to reapply as we already have your details saved on our system and will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.

Closing date: Midnight on 19 January 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 28 January 2026

About the role 

No Second Night Out (NSNO) provides a rapid intervention service to identify the quickest and most sustainable route away from the streets for new rough sleepers. NSNO is a 24-hour service, which aims to move clients on within 7 days from hubs, and within 42 days from staging posts.

In this role you will: 

• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with clients affected by rough sleeping. 

• Support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks such as, assessing clients, implementing move on action plans and supporting clients towards a route away from the streets.

Working as a Trainee Assessment and Reconnection Worker you will: 

• Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to manage a caseload of clients working with them in a person-centred way and supporting them with their wellbeing and recovery.

• Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to work as part of the team to deliver the day-to-day service alongside colleagues and external services.

• Work closely with the team to receive on the job learning; shadow staff to observe how they support clients through person centred planning to empower them to make positive changes in their lives, including linking them in with all necessary support services internally and externally.

About you  

This is a fantastic role for people looking to develop a career in the sector.

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment.

• Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy with the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.

• A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills. 

How to apply: 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website. 

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 22nd Jan 2026

Interview and assessments on: 2nd Feb 2026

National Learning and Development Coordinator
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
 
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Salary: £38,870.89 per year (plus London Weighting if applicable)
Place of work: London, or within commuting distance to one of L'Arche's Communities
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 23:59
 
This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
 
Main purpose of the role:
The Learning and Development Coordinator is key to setting and maintaining the strategic direction for the people and culture team, as part of the learning and development function in L'Arche. This role provides direction and support to L'Arche Communities in the UK, focusing on learning and development in service of the Mission, and our national and regulatory requirements. 

The Learning and Development Coordinator provides line management to the National Learning and Development team, supporting and overseeing the coordination of key areas of learning.

In close partnership with national and local learning and development structures, they will ensure the implementation of objectives identified in the national and local community's learning and development strategic priorities.
 
Key essential criteria:

• Proven experience of developing and delivering learning and development plans aligned to L'Arche's needs and regulatory requirements;
• Experience of line management, including coaching, support, and performance management of employees and volunteers;
• Strong understanding of learning pathways, skills frameworks, and evaluation of impact; 
• Knowledge of mandatory and regulatory training requirements, including safeguarding;
• Experience of using or managing a Learning Management System (LMS); 
• Experience in a learning and development role, ideally within a charity, social care or health organisation;

You can find more details about L'Arche on our website.
 
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits on our website.
 
Please download the recruitment pack for more details and a full job description and person specification. 
 
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 18th January 23:59
 
Interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning 26 January 2026.
 
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.

We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
 
To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.
 
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