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You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.
Role Requirements
- To maximise shop sales by achieving agreed targets both through donated stock and bought in/new goods. This involves proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed amounts and stock planning.
- Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion target through maximising new donor sign up and encouraging repeat donations.
- Achieve the shops Raffle sales targets through involving the shops team.
- To maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
- Manage the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary and recording key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
- To source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
- Role involves a degree of manual handling in sorting and lifting of stock.
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Stoll Foundation is a leading provider of supported housing for vulnerable and disabled veterans in the UK. With a proud legacy of service, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and support that enables independence, dignity, and well-being for those who have served their country.
The Role:
To lead and manage “hands-on”, the day-to-day operations of non-residential facilities and office administration across all sites, managing cleaners and ensuring efficient service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a safe, well-maintained environment for staff. The role also supports the delivery of high-quality business support services through effective administrative coordination and internal stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilities Management
• Oversee and coordinate the maintenance, safety, and functionality of the office environments across all sites, and ensure these are fit for purpose. This would include the booking and overseeing of all non-residential property equipment, including but not limited to, fire equipment, extinguishers, PAT testing, alarm, lighting testing and recording.
• Compliance checks – quarterly monitoring and maintenance of non-residential asset lists.
• Monitor office spaces, conduct internal and external office moves and work with Property Services to ensure a clean, safe, functional, and welcoming environment across all non-residential spaces.
• Work with Property Services on environmental sustainability initiatives (for example, energy efficiency and recycling).
Experience:
• Experience in facilities and office management within housing, care, or charity settings. (Essential).
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance frameworks. (Essential).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. (Essential).
• Budget management and contract negotiation experience. (Essential)
Skills and Knowledge:
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with directors, managers and other stakeholders. (Essential).
• High level of IT literacy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, housing and property management systems. (Essential).
• Exceptional organisational skills with high attention to detail with documentation. (Essential).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. (Essential).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. (Essential).
• Ability to coach, influence and build credibility of the business function. (Essential).
Education and Qualifications:
• Degree or HND in Facilities Management or Business Administration or transferrable qualifications in internal operations or customer services.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development, (CPD). (Essential).
• DSE Assessor Training Certificate – qualification dated within the last eighteen months of interview. (Essential).
Staff benefits are:
Healthcare Cash Back Plan – provided by Bupa, this scheme financially reimburses the staff for treatment costs (up to an annual limit) for everyday healthcare needs including dental and chiropractic treatments, physiotherapy and health screenings.
Ride to Work Scheme – providing loans for bicycles and cycling equipment through our retail partner as a tax and National Insurance free benefit through salary exchange.
Season Ticket Loans – staff can access an interest-free loan if they travel to and from work by public transport, paid back over 10 monthly instalments.
Pension – the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) is available to all employees via salary exchange. Whilst you can opt out of the pension scheme.
Job Title: Peripatetic IDVA
Service/Division: Domestic Abuse Services
Reporting to: Mobilisation and Implementation Manager
Direct reports: None
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours (1-2 days per week working from home depending on placement)
Location: Various locations across London; including some time spent in Hammersmith
Contract Type: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, BAME and LBT communities.
Job Summary
Advance delivers nationally accredited, high quality domestic abuse services across London. Advance's domestic abuse services are community based and include local authority commissioned advocacy services, co-located projects in a range of settings such as housing and children’s social care, and specialist projects for victim/survivors with different intersecting needs including children and young people.
As a Peripatetic Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA), you will provide front line support across Advance’s domestic abuse services, covering vacancies across teams to ensure service delivery remains effective and consistent. You will cover a range of roles all involving advocacy and support of people experiencing domestic abuse; some roles may also involve co-locating with partner agencies, delivering training or undertaking triage and assessment work. Your office location and pattern of work will change depending on your placement however all roles offer the opportunity for some hybrid working.
This role is an excellent opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and experience in a range of settings and would suit someone who is passionate about advocating for victim/survivors of domestic abuse. You will thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the diversity of working across a range of roles within different teams. An excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children is essential, alongside some past experience working directly with victim/survivors of domestic abuse.
About You
To be successful as the Peripatetic IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:
You will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse in various areas of need, with particular knowledge of safeguarding and legislation. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with child safeguarding, needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
· Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 11th September 2025*
· Interviews are taking place w/c 22nd September
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
· An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
· Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
· Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
· Pension scheme
· Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· Employee eye-care scheme
· Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
· Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
· Organisation wide away days
· Thorough induction and training
· Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Context and Purpose
• You will be working in partnership with Kentown Support Nurses and the wider team to improve access to therapeutic support for families where there is a child who is receiving end-of-life care. Sessions may take place with adults in the family or children and young people.
• You will manage a caseload of referrals from the Kentown team. You will be working with the family to offer a holistic package of support tailored to their needs, improving wellbeing, building resilience, and developing coping strategies. The majority of sessions will be completed face-to-face within GM, out in the community, although virtual or phone sessions may also take place. Our counsellors employ a flexible approach, which will involve a mixture of open-ended and time-limited interventions.
• You will also be providing post-bereavement interventions to family members who have lost a child with a life-limiting condition. Post-bereavement support could be offered to the families you supported in this role, or you may begin work with new families (referred by the Kentown team).
Below are some examples of how our Therapeutic Support Service can help:
• Encourage clients to explore any of their thoughts, emotions, and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental space.
• Allow clients to vent their frustrations, however they chose to do this - shout, swear, cry, laugh, moan, or use art materials to express non-verbal communication.
• Signpost and inform clients about alternative or other appropriate services.
• Normalise feelings to help clients to reduce any guilt, shame, fear, and anxieties.
• Encourage and support clients to work towards acceptance of their family situation.
• Support clients in their choices.
• Provide space and time to think and talk together.
• Offer a professional and trusting relationship.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Leading on therapeutic interventions for the families on your caseload; working in a person-centred way to effectively meet the needs of individuals and the family unit. Counsellors will draw on a wide range of therapeutic approaches, adapting their style as needed, and engaging in continuous learning and improvement.
• Working as part of the team developing and contributing to the provision of services for families within the remit of the contract. This may include partnership working with other organisations providing services to families on your caseload, developing and maintaining effective professional relationships with other staff across Gaddum and with other professionals involved in family care (Kentown Support, CCN Team, CSC, schools, etc).
• Participation in the day-to-day running of Gaddum’s services in the Kentown Support Service. Using appropriate networks to raise awareness of the service within statutory, voluntary, and independent organisations. Supporting social work and other trainee placements when necessary.
• Provision of practical and emotional support to families that have been referred into the service, signposting and referring to local provision where appropriate. Also, liaising with and working alongside existing support groups.
• Adherence to record keeping and monitoring needs of the service. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality in line with Gaddum’s policies and procedures.
• Following Gaddum’s Safeguarding Policies and reporting any concerns regarding an individual’s safety. Promoting the work of Gaddum and safeguarding its good name and reputation at every opportunity. Being aware of personal safety and security when carrying out work and undertaking risk assessments where necessary.
• Maintaining a general understanding of the work of the whole organisation and attend staff meetings/events. Attending meetings with your line manager and accessing clinical and peer supervision. Participating in joint activities e.g. National awareness days, open days, and other promotional activities. Representing and promoting Gaddum when required.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join New Era working in Staffordshire. The position is 37.5 hours a week on a Permanent Contract with the Safe Accommodation Team.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). The caseworker will work directly with children and young people across the area; with hybrid working an option after the 6 month probationary period.
As a CYP DA Practitioner you will be:
- Working directly and indirectly with children and young people
- Delivering services mostly through education establishments
- Working within a wider DA service for the whole family approach
You will need:
- Good communication skills
- An ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
- Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington
Hours
Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Annual salary
B1 £25,263.19 to £26,651.49
Review date
07/09/2025
The Governance Assurance Administrator role supports St Giles Hospice Group and non-clinical governance with vital administrative tasks. The role is pivotal in ensuring and maintaining high standards of operational governance.
You will provide administrative and coordination support for the governance processes to ensure the effectiveness of the operational governance framework.
You will be responsible for a wide range of end-to-end administrative tasks, coordinating and facilitating meetings, and associated reporting related to operational governance and assurance activities, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
Qualifications
Desirable
·Educated to A-Level grade C or above, or equivalent qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Experience of working with and providing high level administrative support to Senior and Executive management
·Experience of diary management for multiple colleagues/senior management team
·Experience in assisting with projects, tracking progress, and supporting cross-functional teams
·Excellent working knowledge of good governance practices in an organisation
·Familiarity with yearly committee meeting yearly cycle, meeting organisation, and robust minute taking
·Experience of producing complex information in a straightforward and easy to understand format e.g. governance committee documentation/supplementary papers, policies, reports and presentations
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other relevant office software
·Experience of working with staff at all levels of seniority
Desirable
·Understanding of the requirements for managing and protecting information and the ability to maintain the confidentiality and security of data at all times
·Experience in ensuring compliance with the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to an organisation, such as the Health and Safety Executive, the Care Quality Commission etc.
·A good understanding of the health and social care environment and the roles and responsibilities within it
·Experience/knowledge of risk management
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with senior leaders and external stakeholders professionally
·Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure
·A meticulous approach to handling tasks and managing complex diaries and documents
·Experience in handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
·Ability to prioritise schedules, highlight potential clashes or concerns, and forward plan meetings and documentation for SLT
·Ability to work on own initiative, working under minimum supervision and at pace
·Ability to make decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be several courses of action, knowing when to escalate
·Ability to inspire confidence of colleagues, particularly senior management
·Effective organiser, planning ahead to meet deadlines for report production and meetings
·Attention to detail and accuracy
·Problem-solving and analytical skills
Personal Attributes
·Empathetic
·Emotionally intelligent
·Team player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Professional and courteous manner
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
Whether you’re living with a terminal illness, or your loved one is nearing the end of their life, we’re here for you at every stage.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a motivated, caring Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred support 12 service users with learning disabilities and complex needs in Wythenshawe. This is a fantastic service which enables great outcomes for the people we support.
“The best thing about working here is the range of activities I get to do, today I am supporting Sam to go to the Zoo. Sam loves the animals and it’s a really fun day. Tomorrow it’s swimming with the girls and Sunday morning we will be off to church. I love my job!”– Maria, Support Worker
A minimum of twelve months employed experience of working with people with a learning disability is essential. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way with people with a learning disability. The service is easy to travel to with excellent public transport by bus and tram. Located only 20 minutes away from Sale, Chorlton, Didsbury, Cheadle and Manchester Airport.
We have a range of flexible hours to suit you and your family. As a Creative Support Bank Staff member you will also have access to our free app which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country, provides information on the service and shifts as well as directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86535
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





Job Title Director of Marketing and Communications
Reporting to Chief Executive
Working Hours 37.5 hour working week, 9:00 to 5:30 Monday to Friday to include some evening and weekend hours as required
Location Onsite at the Company office in Fitzrovia (currently 175/176 Tottenham Court Road) and surrounding local area as required to carry out the duties of the company. Flexibility for one day pw working from home.
Job Purpose
This role is a senior leadership team member and strategic lead for all corporate and consumer communications, member business engagement and marketing.
The relationship with our business community is essential to the success of The Fitzrovia Partnership (TFP) and the delivery of the organisation’s vision and it is a key part of our strategy to ensure that businesses are aware of us and the services and projects we deliver. As such you would be responsible for the delivery of member engagement.
You will lead the marketing and communications function and manage the Marcomms team, continually developing and implementing effective marketing and communications strategies clearly articulating TFP’s vision, aims, projects and services.
Finally, you will provide strategic oversight and development for:
· Member communication strategy including BID renewal communications
· Consumer communications and campaigns strategy
· Social, wellbeing, member event and training programmes
· All communications channels including newsletter, websites, social media
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Senior Leadership
· To play a role together with the CEO and the Director of Policy and Place in setting the overall vision of the organisation and ensuring delivery specifically in relation to the agreed business plan.
· Have a key role working closely with the Board and relevant sub-groups.
· To represent the organisation publicly as required, and step in for the CEO as required.
Member Engagement
· Driving, developing and ensuring implementation of the member engagement strategy.
· Ensuring effective account management contact with member businesses.
· Developing a detailed mid-term consultation and review.
- Overseeing market research and consultation such as surveys, customer questionnaires and focus groups to inform the development of plans, projects and services.
· Ensuring effective response management to enquiries from members (levy paying businesses) and stakeholders.
· Ensuring the company database is maintained as an accurate source of interactions with businesses and members, and is actively utilised to best effect.
· Ensure a programme of engagement is in place with the business community, charities and Not for Profit organisations to develop outreach projects including volunteer days and CSR activities for our business members.
Strategy and oversight
· Developing and ensuring implementation of an effective Marketing and Communications strategy aligned to business goals.
· Producing an Annual Marketing and Communications Plan to implement the strategy effectively communicating and supporting our vision, projects and services.
· Developing and ensuring implementation of communication, marketing and activity strategies to deliver the aspirations of new work streams.
· Continual building of insights from businesses on their specific needs and requirements.
· Advising the Senior Leadership Team on brand, campaigns and public engagement.
· Owning and developing key messages for all main programme streams.
· Owning the brand identities including their evolution and ensuring full brand guidelines are in place.
Consumer Marketing
· Developing and ensuring implementation of an effective consumer communications strategy.
· Leading on development of collateral centring around the TFP website and social media.
· Oversight of consumer campaigns and ensuring effective evaluation and impact studies.
· Overall responsibility and accountability for the events programme including risk management governance.
· Experience of design and working with/commissioning designers.
Projects
· Developing, refreshing and ensuring implementation of project specific communications (new and existing).
· Providing creative input and Marcomms elements of new, placemaking and cultural projects.
· Identifying and securing brand-aligned sponsorships to enhance destination campaigns.
· Driving joint marketing with businesses, tourism and media partners.
· Structuring BID renewal communications based on insights gained throughout the BID term.
Communication and Marketing Channels and Collateral
· Ensuring production of high quality and effective collateral.
· Considering and where appropriate developing new communications channels.
· Ensuring TFP’s messaging is clear, effective, accurate and alive to different audiences and local and other sensitivities.
Team Leadership
· Leading and developing a high-performing, collaborative MarComms team
· Managing MarComms budgets, procurement, KPIs, forecasting and reporting to ensure best value and effective impact.
· To undertake such other duties commensurate with your position, and / or hours of work, as may reasonably be required.
Sustainability Statement
The Fitzrovia Partnership is committed to sustainable urban development across environmental, social and economic priorities. Our work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on climate action, health and wellbeing, inclusive economic growth, responsible consumption and sustainable cities. All roles contribute to this commitment, whether through direct project delivery, partnership working, day-to-day operations or procuring services. Staff and contractors are expected to support our ambition to be a responsible and sustainable organisation, helping to improve outcomes for Fitzrovia and its communities.
Person Specification
- Strong and proven experience of developing, shaping and ensuring implementation of marketing and communications strategies.
- Experience in corporate and consumer marketing and communications.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of marketing and communication techniques and strategies, positioning and implementation of brand management identities.
- Degree-level or professional equivalent qualification in Marketing and/or Communications.
- Confident interpersonal and communication skills for face to face and remote interactions.
- Staff management and development experience gained first-hand.
- Evidence of leadership presence and contribution to an organisation.
- Exceptional personal planning, project management and organisational skills.
- Adept at independent working taking accountability for own and team’s workload and timely deliverables of work, along with the flexibility to adapt to change.
- Ability to communicate and work cohesively and collaboratively with a wider team and colleagues.
- A flexible approach, professional outlook and positive attitude is essential.
- Proficient in canva, media databases, CRM systems, social media management dashboards, web CMS.
- Ability themselves and to instill in others to work to tight deadlines whilst caring to ensure a high standard of work quality.
- Confident in managing stakeholders, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.
Closing date: August 31st 2025 at 12:00hrs
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please apply now. If you would like the opportunity to talk to our CEO ahead of applying please email us.
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process then please contact us.
Please send your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.
If you would like the opportunity to talk to our CEO ahead of applying please email us. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process then please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ambitious Senior Support Worker looking to step up?
Or maybe you are leading a team but aren't happy where you are?
We want to hear from you!
We are currently seeking a Project Manager to play a vital role in ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and surrounding counties meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based mainly at our Cheltenham headquarters, working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend cover if needed. Please note that due to the location of our properties, successful applicants will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle. Experience in supporting young people with independent living, and management is essential. We are also offering a £2,000 welcome bonus to any successful external applicant (please see bottom of advert for full details).
Why should you consider this opportunity?
Work with and lead an established team, with the average length of service over 3.5 years.
Support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
Implement new initiatives, developing a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20 across 5 counties.
You'll re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.
You'll lead and develop your senior support workers and the team implementing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.
You'll ensure the rota is covered with suitably trained staff and help with on-call duties shared amongst all managers.
Who are we?
Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.
Why join us?
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
- Enhanced pension
- Enhanced sick pay
- Death in service benefit
- Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
- 45p Business Mileage^^
- Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
- Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
- In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?
We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:
- Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
- Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.
- Integrity is everything.
- Reflect and learn.
- Continuous Improvement.
- Take your best self wherever you go.
Apply Today if you share our values and are ready to make a meaningful difference.
Terms and conditions of welcome bonus:
- Only available to people who have never previously worked for CCP
- Structured as two payments, 50% after your first successful month and 50% paid after successfully completing your probation period, provided you aren't working your notice period
- The welcome bonus is only payable for contracted positions, not bank/sessional workers
- Unlike other welcome bonuses, we will pay the NI and tax so that you take home the full amount
Position: Project Manager (999)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Gloucester, Worcester and surrounding areas.
Pay: £26,550-£29,400, depending on experience
Closing Date: 25th September 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 30 in total). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.
^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join New Era working in Staffordshire. The position is 37.5 hours a week on a Permanent Contract with the Safe Accommodation Team.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). The caseworker will work directly with children and young people across the area; with hybrid working an option after the 6 month probationary period.
As a CYP DA Practitioner you will be:
- Working directly and indirectly with children and young people
- Delivering services mostly through education establishments
- Working within a wider DA service for the whole family approach
You will need:
- Good communication skills
- An ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
- Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Young Persons Violence Advisor (YPVA) to join the New Era team in Staffordshire, working 37.5 hours a week on a permanent contract.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). The caseworker will work directly with children and young people across the area; with hybrid working an option after the 6 month probationary period.
As a Young Persons Violence Advisor you will be:
- Working directly and indirectly with children and young people
- Delivering services mostly through education establishments
- Working within a wider DA service for the whole family approach
You will need:
- Good communication skills
- An ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
- A good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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We are seeking a flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to deliver services for Young Carers aged 5–16. The role involves three key parts. The first is delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote wellbeing, reduce isolation, and give Young Carers a break from their responsibilities. The second is providing one-to-one support to help Young Carers manage challenges, access services, and prioritise their mental and emotional wellbeing. The third is leading outreach with schools, colleges, community settings and professionals to identify and engage hidden Young Carers.
About The Role:
You will work across two key age groups, 5–11 and 12–16, delivering and supervising activities, supporting events and trips, and providing behavioural management where needed. Alongside group activities, you will offer one-to-one support to individual Young Carers, ensuring they feel heard, included, and supported as they navigate the challenges of their caring roles. You will also deliver awareness training sessions, run stalls, and build partnerships in the community to identify and engage Young Carers.
This is a part-time post (3 days per week). Flexibility is required, with regular evening and occasional weekend work.
Key Requirements Include:
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Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable groups
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Experience facilitating groups or activties
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Ability to provide one-to-one support in a sensitive and empowering way
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Strong communication skills with young people, families, and professionals
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Reliable, punctual, and flexible
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A strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality
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Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required
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Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
About Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more. In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
Friendly team and working environment, contributory company pension, ongoing training and development opportunities and an employee assistance program.
Please send your C.V and a comprehensive cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification.
Job title: Senior Supporter Engagement Officer
Responsible to: Fundraising Operations Manager
Salary: £30,900 FTE pro rata (£20,085 actual)
Hours of work: Part time (0.65FTE/22.75 hours per week). Exact days/times to be agreed upon appointment. We consider flexible working requests
Annual leave: 30 days with 8 additional Bank Holidays pro rata
Location: Remote - location is flexible with option to be home based anywhere in the UK. Hybrid/office based also available (head office is in Bristol)
Closing date: 15th September - midday
About Action for ME
Action for ME is the only charity in the UK providing support, including healthcare, to people of all ages affected by ME. The charity was founded by Sue Finlay in 1987 and since then has been taking holistic approach so we can make an impact on multiple fronts - from amplifying the voices of people affected by ME in Government and leading on breakthrough research, to providing "lifeline" support and unique healthcare services on a daily basis.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), sometimes referred to and diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a chronic, fluctuating disease, causing symptoms such as post-exertional malaise (PEM), sleep problems, problems with thinking and memory (brain fog), pain and crushing fatigue. There are an estimated 1.3 million people living with ME or ME-like symptoms, including PEM, in the UK alone.
Even in its so-called mildest form, ME can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, and not just on their health. A lack of understanding and awareness about ME means patients can experience disbelief, and even discrimination, from friends, family, health and social care professionals, employers and teachers.
For the first time there is an increased awareness of post viral illness because of the Covid -19 pandemic. After decades of neglect this offers Action for ME an opportunity to accelerate our work for people with ME in a way we have never been able to do before. The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights, and futures of people affected by ME.
Job purpose
This role will deliver an exceptional supporter experience to our donors, building and maintaining strong relationships with our supporters. Working closely with other members of the fundraising and communications teams, you will deliver our supporter journey, maintain regular communication with donors and be an integral part of our fundraising campaigns and appeals.
Key duties
- Work with the Fundraising Operations Manager to deliver our supporter journey, engaging current and prospective donors with our work and giving them an excellent experience of supporting Action for ME.
- Be responsible for creating the methods that ensure each supporter relationship is maximised, increasing retention rates for a growing supporter base. As such you will be required to engage with supporters so that they feel valued, and relationships can be developed further for the benefit of the charity.
- Lead on thanking donors, including making phone calls to donors as part of stewardship.
- Work closely with the Fundraising Operations Manager and the team to support the growth of income streams, including but not limited to, individual giving, Gift Aid, legacies, trading, community fundraising and membership.
- Work with the communications team on the delivery of digital communications, including social media and e-communications for a diverse range of audiences.
- Play a key role in fundraising appeals and campaigns including our yearly Big Give Christmas Challenge, Summer Appeal, Thanking Campaign and any other fundraising initiative or project as directed by the Fundraising Operations Manager or Director of Fundraising.
- Ensure excellent supporter care and maintenance of accurate database records.
- Create inspiring donor communications, including stories and impact from our wider work (support & healthcare services, research and policy work)
- Work closely with the Philanthropy Manager to identify potential major donors.
- Develop innovative and creative ways of widening our supporter base and increasing donations.
Other duties
- To attend and contribute constructively to team meetings and other meetings as required.
- Supervise fundraising volunteers as required.
- Occasional attendance at fundraising events.
- To positively promote the work and activities of Action for ME at all times.
- To contribute to the team’s overall strategy, ongoing workplan and annual planning.
- To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Fundraising Operations Manager, Director of Fundraising or the Chief Executive.
- Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.
Person specification
Experience and knowledge
- Minimum 2 years previous fundraising experience
- Demonstrable skills in stewarding supporters and donors.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel for work, including basic excel functions, basic formulas and list tools.
- Experience of using a CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge
- Proven experience of effective donor stewardship approaches
Skills and Behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including creating engaging donor communications
- Ability to work methodically, managing and prioritising a varied workload.
- Ability to use own initiative, work independently and to work well in a remote team.
- An understanding of data protection including UK GDPR related to fundraising
- An understanding of ME, the impact on people affected by it and associated current political, health, policy and social issues (desirable).
Attitudes and values
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Resilient
Key competencies
- Effective communicator
- Results driven
- Attention to detail
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children & Young Person ( CYP) Caseworker to join the Cope and Recovery team in South Yorkshire, 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
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based Sheffield and is offered on a hybrid basis working from both the office and at home.
As a CYP Independent Victim Advocate (IVA) you will be:
- Ensuring the provision of individual structured, tailored support plans, based on a holistic assessment of impact and risk, within the framework of VS's Service Model.
- You may make initial contact with victims of crime, explaining our services and assessing the impact of crime, or receive referrals from colleagues, in order to provide on-going support and case management.
You will need:
- To be a confident, compassionate & empathic person who can work well under pressure
- To be able to speak with people in a trauma informed way
- To be composed, empathic & able to quickly assess situations
- To live within South Yorkshire, or a reasonable distance from South Yorkshire, to allow you to fulfil the needs of our service and victims in line with our Outreach program
- To be a competent IT user, able to work on a case management system, access phone and online systems, email and Microsoft Office
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support is recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support high risk victims of domestic abuse living in Central Bedfordshire. This is a full time role on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026, which may be extended subject to funding. Hybrid working would be available for this role.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…..
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
We are looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA). This is a full time role on fixed term contract. Hybrid working would be available for this role. The aim of this role is to support victims of domestic abuse who live in Central Bedfordshire. This role will be part of our other wider specialist services covering Bedfordshire.
As an IDVA you will be:
- Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse.
- Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service trough individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
- Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe.
- Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse.
- Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training
You will need:
- Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous
- To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values.
- To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.