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Oxford is excited to invite applications for a newly created role that will lead fundraising for its School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE). The Head of Development will be a key member of the Social Sciences Development team within Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE), who will work closely with SoGE and DAE leadership to establish a small Geography team, and to develop a fundraising strategy that serves the School’s goals and grows its philanthropic support.
SoGE is one of the foremost geography and environment university departments in the world, internationally recognised for the quality of its research and teaching. Geography at the University of Oxford is a large, vibrant and intellectually diverse community comprising the core academic department of the School of Geography and the Environment, its three research centres: the Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the Transport Studies Unit (TSU) and the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (SSEE) and several geographers based elsewhere in the wider university.
This is a special opportunity to work collaboratively with academic colleagues who craft robust, imaginative and forward-looking answers to pressing questions about the environment, technology, geopolitics and socio-economic change.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced major gifts fundraiser who is looking to grow their career in Higher Education through a senior role combining significant fundraising with management of a small team. You will be a collaborative fundraiser with expertise in major gifts and a strong track record of securing complex philanthropic support. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will be a strategic thinker and a skilled operator—communicative, adaptable, and adept at building strong, lasting relationships. Your ability to establish credibility and foster trust across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success, as will be a knowledge of and passion for issues relating to the School’s work, and that of the Social Sciences more broadly. Experience in Higher Education or the charitable sector, as well as of managing staff, is desirable. Above all, you will share Oxford’s mission and be driven to create meaningful impact through strategic philanthropic partnerships.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
· 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
· One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
· An excellent contributory pension scheme.
· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
Sponsorship and Right To Work
This role may meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa.
Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
· A covering letter/supporting statement
· Your CV
· The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26 September 2025
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8 October 2025 and will be held in person in central Oxford.
The University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.





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We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-four centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.
The main duties of the role
To deliver the IntoUniversity programme effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.
- To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
- To assist the IntoUniversity Centre Leader in liaising with schools and other partner bodies, in organising the classroom and resources and in planning project delivery.
- To update and maintain IntoUniversity displays, publicity and resources.
- To work with the IntoUniversity Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks.
- To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all IntoUniversity programmes.
- To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
- To champion diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide.
- To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
Contract
Permanent, part-time
Start date
As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate
Working hours
- 15 or 16 hours per week (please see job description for further information).
Salary
Starting salary is £28,250 (pro-rata).
Pro-rated salary is £10,885 per annum for 16 hours per week.
Pro-rated salary is £10,205 per annum for 15 hours per week.
Location
IntoUniversity Clacton
Staff benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Employer pension contributions of 6%
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.





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Location: Preston, Lancashire
Permanent | Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £77,744 - £83,546
After a remarkable 26-year journey with Caritas Care, including five years as CEO, our current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for an exceptional leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West's most respected and impactful charities.
About Caritas Care
For 90 years, Caritas Care has been at the heart of communities across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. We are a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive.
About the Role
As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do
- Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations
- Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities
- Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
- Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence
About You
We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring:
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role
- A deep understanding of the charity, social care or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding
- Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
- A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice
Why Join Us?
This is more than a leadership role – it is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference. You will be joining a charity with deep community roots, a skilled team and a future full of possibility.
- Lead a well-respected and impactful charity
- Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference
- Shape the future of services that change lives
- 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Incremental salary scale progression
- Flexi-time and flexible working
- Opportunity to maintain a Social Work England registration
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant)
- Birthday leave after 10 years’ service
- Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile
- Onsite free car parking
If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more about this opportunity and to access the full candidate application information, please visit our vacancies page on our website
For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive.
Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025
Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025
Early applications are encouraged as we may close the recruitment process ahead of the deadline if a sufficient number of high quality applications are received
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for confident Relief Support Workers across Middlesbrough to provide person centred support to service users who have a learning disability, complex needs and challenging behaviour so that they can experience a range of opportunities for personal development and maximise quality of life.
Your Relief Support Worker role will include:
- Providing support on an emotional and practical level with personal care needs, household tasks and medication
- Collaborate with service users, their families and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated approach
- Support people to enjoy a wide range of activities within the home and the wider Linthorpe community
- Carry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks
You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support across Linthorpe. You will have the confidence to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to develop as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.
This is a Relief Support Worker position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
Experience for our Relief Support Worker roles is essential, if you do not have experience please consider applying for a permanent role to enable us to give you the training and support needed to become a confident practitioner.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86463
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization- Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
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.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Relief Support Worker to our team in Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire.
Relief Support Worker:
- You will be supporting the tenants to maximise their sense of wellbeing and independence through tailored, person-centred ongoing care and support,
- Work to make a positive difference in the tenants’ lives and promote their independence at every step, whilst enabling to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life,
- Inspire the people we support to enjoy opportunities for personal development and engagement within their local communities,
- Be willing to work flexibly according to the needs of the service,
- To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as: social skills/relationships, personal care, daily living skills and many more!
Experience is essential for this role. Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high-quality care through a well-established and supported local work force.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86481
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





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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Coppull, Chorley. We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to work within our supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, physical needs, and support needs. Your role will involve providing consistent, positive support, helping each person achieve independence and outcome-focused goals within their own person-centred plan.
As a Senior Support Worker, your duties will include ensuring that all service users receive high-quality, individualised, person-centred support, providing mentorship, support, and guidance to the staff team, developing warm and trusting relationships with service users, and encouraging them to express their needs, views, and concerns. You will also support the management of service delivery, effectively meeting the needs of the service users. Flexibility is essential, as the role may require working evenings and weekends.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and support needs, being part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86542
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
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





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We are excited to welcome you to our Tower Hamlets extra care services as we strengthen our presence in the borough. We seek calm, resourceful Relief Support Workers who are highly motivated, hardworking, and eager to support older people at our Tower Hamlets services in a proactive and holistic manner. Your skills in positive communication and engagement, along with your ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all service users, are essential. You will support individuals in maintaining mental, physical, and emotional well-being and empower them to be happy, healthy and successful in achieving their life goals, working alongside their circle of support.
Embracing all aspects of the Relief Support Worker role, you will provide support with personal care and domestic tasks, and help individuals access work, education, and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support at Tower Hamlets services, whether it be in sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music or cooking.
Flexibility is required, as the role involves working on a roster basis including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. At least twelve months previous employed care experience is essential.
As a Relief Support Worker, you will have access to our free app, allowing you to pick up shifts nationwide and providing information on the service and shifts. You will be paid on a weekly basis.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need of care and support and be part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86548
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





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We are looking for an experienced, proactive Mental Health Practitioner to manage our Registered Recovery Service in Whalley Range, Manchester. You'll lead a dedicated team providing person-centred care for 11 individuals with enduring mental health needs and one with a learning disability.
Our service focuses on developing skills and confidence for independent living and an active lifestyle. We empower service users, encouraging self-management, resilience, and strength-based approaches rooted in respect and positive regard.
In this role, you'll support the Service Manager in line-managing the team, meeting service user goals, conducting holistic assessments, and creating support plans with accurate records on our ECCO system. Strong customer care and proactive communication skills are essential for managing risk and ensuring service user welfare.
You'll demonstrate warmth, compassion, and build trusting relationships based on empathy and respect. Engage service users in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities, working collaboratively with their families and mental health professionals and agencies. An up-to-date understanding of recovery principles, mental health legislation, and interventions is required, along with knowledge of the MHA, MCA, DOLs, and care standards.
Ensure safe management and administration of medicines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to plan and organise care delivery, with flexibility to work shifts on a rota system.
A minimum of 2 years practitioner experience, supervisory/management experience, and a relevant health or social care qualification (such as RMN/DipSW, degree, or Diploma Level 5) is essential. Be well-organised, professional, and credible with multidisciplinary team members, demonstrating leadership and management competencies.
If you're hardworking, resilient, reflective, with a strong ethical duty of care and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, we encourage you to apply.
Vacancy Reference Number: 87348
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
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.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





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We are looking to build on our team of experienced support staff providing care to older adults living in a residential care home and in their own homes in Extra Care settings in Carlisle. The services support service users, some of whom have dementia. The services focus on promoting independence, maintaining dignity, encouraging inclusion and supporting general health and wellbeing in a positive manner.
As a Relief Waking Night Support Worker you will provide support on an emotional and practical level with personal care needs, household tasks, medication, diet and nutrition, healthy living and encourage residents to engage with social activities.
You must be a warm, caring and trustworthy individual who is committed to the welfare of others.
Due to the range and abilities of service users in the Carlisle area you will need to be familiar with or willing to train to a high level of understanding and empathy to support older adults with dementia.
This is a Relief Support Worker position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. 12 months experience is essential for our Relief Support Worker roles.
You will be paid on a weekly basis.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86555
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





At Home-Start Barnet, we believe every child deserves the best possible start. We walk alongside families with young children, offering non-judgmental support through life’s toughest times. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Family Support Coordinator to join our team.
This role focuses mainly on families living in Brent and Barnet, with children aged under 5. Since the pandemic, there has been a noted decline in the readiness of children in starting school, and there has been a greater identification of neurodivergence and complex additional needs at an early age. For many of our families, this has been even more impactful due to the multiple vulnerability factors that many families are experiencing – many are migrant and transient families, lone parents, those living in poverty, having multiple young children in a single household, with experience of domestic abuse or substance use.
About the Role
As a Family Support Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in helping families with young children who are experiencing multiple challenges. You’ll:
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Work directly with families to help children meet key early years milestones and prepare for school.
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Run parenting workshops, stay and play groups and peer-support sessions that empower parents
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Recruit, train, and support a team of incredible volunteers who make a lasting difference in children’s lives.
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Collaborate with professionals across health, education, and social care to provide a truly joined-up approach to family support.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a warm, committed, and supportive team who share your passion for making a difference.
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Receive a thorough induction, work shadowing, and ongoing training to help you succeed.
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Benefit from regular supervision and peer support to keep you motivated and supported.
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Work flexibly – we welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Understands the challenges families face and how these impact childhood development.
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Has experience of supporting vulnerable families, ideally in early years or family services.
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Can confidently coordinate volunteers and inspire them to achieve the best outcomes.
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Brings empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated Service Manager to join our established team in South Manchester.
As Registered Service Manager you will lead the operational management of our services, therefore you must be an accomplished practitioner with experience and knowledge of working within the social care sector. Your role will be to ensure that the service users / tenants receive the best possible care and support to ensure they can enjoy their best lives and reach personal outcomes. There will be full corporate support to assist with this role to ensure that our services are of the highest quality.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86552
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
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.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our person centred supported living service in Morecambe for adults with learning disabilities.
Candidates need to be honest, trustworthy and work in a person centred way, respecting the individuals they support and assisting them to meet their goals in life. Our Senior Support Workers should also strive to be the best that they can be and should take pride in their work. You will be responsible for providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support, whilst helping to ensure service users are able to enjoy valued fulfilling lifestyles.
You will be positive and flexible in your role, accepting leadership from our supportive management team who will assist you in developing your ongoing career in social care. We have a range of courses available through our Training Department to further your professional development.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86566
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 unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





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We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in Salford. Our services support individuals with learning disabilities and intensive support needs across two shared supported living services and four flats, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
This role involves providing respectful personal care, administering medication, and assisting service users with daily tasks. You will work closely with individuals, their families, colleagues, and professionals, ensuring the best outcomes. Additionally, you will oversee staff development, including training, supervision, and appraisal, while supporting managers with business planning, service improvements, and regulatory compliance.
We require a minimum of two years’ experience in care, a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, and previous staff supervision experience. Flexibility to work on a rota, including sleep-ins, is essential. If you’re ready to be part of a supportive and dynamic team that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Vacancy Reference Number: 86537
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
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
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





Job Title: Press and Communications Officer
Position Type: Permanent/Full time
Reports to: Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer
Salary: Range from £31,000- £34,000 depending on experience
Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London, TW9 2RD
Note: Before Christmas, we will be moving to new offices in Southwark, close to Waterloo
Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)
Pension: School Food Matters pays 7% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days
School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year
Job Purpose
· To help make SFM the destination for media as the voice for food in schools
· To help increase media coverage for our work across all platforms (print, TV/Radio, digital)
· To develop and maintain our vibrant social media presence
Key Tasks include
· Writing and reviewing editorial, case study and blog content to maintain SFM’s voice
· Working with our Web Developer to maintain the School Food Matters website
· Diary planning to make best use of events and media moments to highlight our work in the media
· Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of media contacts on Airtable
· Producing, editing and co-ordinating video and visual content across SFM’s projects
· With support from our Policy and Communications Assistant, maintaining our vibrant social media presence
· Managing and maintaining our photo library (Google photos)
· Ensuring our website is up to date by liaising with project teams for new content
· Understanding and disseminating new processes and functionality of the new website
· Managing our Google Ad grant and ensuring that our ads remain effective
· Liaising with partner organisations for joint promotion of our projects and campaigns
· Producing and distributing our newsletters
· Adding press articles to the website and social media
· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
· The Press and Communications Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person Specification
Essential
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail.
· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative.
· Experience of getting media coverage
· Strong understanding of using social media to engage audiences and achieve campaign goals
· An eye for design and strong grasp of branding, with experience creating visuals using tools like Canva
· Comfortable using content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage web content — we use Drupal
· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education
· Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation
· Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity
Desirable
· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations
· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers
· Digital campaigning and social networking skills
· Skills in capturing and editing photo and/or video content to support communications work
· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
About the role
Ready to make a real difference through digital? Be our new Senior Digital Marketing Officer.
We’re looking for a proactive and skilled digital marketer to help us grow our reach and connect with our audiences. You’ll bring hands-on experience in planning and delivering multi-stage paid digital campaigns, along with a curious mindset that drives continuous learning and improvement.
Confident using data to shape decisions and optimise performance, you’ll work within our in-house digital marketing team to deliver brilliant, insight-led ads for teams across the charity.
What you’ll do:
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Plan, deliver and manage activity across platforms including (but not limited to) social, PPC, paid search and display.
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Work across teams to create and deliver bespoke, insight-led integrated campaigns, building digital confidence through collaboration.
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Own planning, budget management and digital decisions for your campaigns, ensuring joined-up, insight-led journeys.
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Champion digital best practice and share learnings to support wider strategy and improve team processes.
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Create engaging, on-brand content in partnership with Content and Creative.
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Manage external agency delivery to ensure work is well-briefed, insight-led and high performing.
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Report on campaign performance, using test-and-learn approaches to optimise live activity and inform future planning.
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Actively seek out new technologies, tools and tests to improve the charity’s digital marketing.
What you’ll bring:
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Strong skills in end-to-end digital marketing across Google (Search, Display) and social media. Confident in PPC optimisation and performance tactics.
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Confident digital project manager with the ability to work across channels and with diverse stakeholder teams.
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Proven experience growing and engaging audiences through a range of digital channels and tactics.
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Confident understanding of performance reporting and analysis, with proficiency in tools such as GA4, Semrush and Google Tag Manager
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home. You’ll be expected to attend the office at least 1–2 days a month, with flexibility. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
Interviews for this role will be held in person at our London Office on 30 September 2025
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
