Social value development worker jobs

About the role:

At the heart of Camden’s mission to end rough sleeping, the Gray's Inn Road project offers short-stay accommodation for 16 individuals experiencing some of the most challenging periods in their lives. Funded by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the Greater London Authority, and delivered in partnership with One Housing Group and Camden Council, this service plays a pivotal role in ensuring rough sleeping in Camden is not only rare but brief and not repeated. Residents typically stay between three to six months, during which time the focus is on creating pathways into safe, sustainable housing and renewed independence.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, psychologically informed support. You’ll work closely with clients facing overlapping challenges including homelessness, poor physical and mental health, substance use, trauma and histories with the criminal justice system. With your own caseload, you’ll conduct in-depth assessments, build tailored support plans and facilitate interventions that reflect the needs, strengths and aspirations of each person. Every day brings new opportunities to connect people with education, training or employment, to help them rebuild practical life skills, and to foster progress towards long-term goals.

This is a role where no two days are the same, and the impact you’ll make is tangible. From supporting someone through a housing move to witnessing the first steps towards recovery or reconnection. You’ll work alongside a wide range of services including Camden Routes off the Streets, Inroads, Connect Forward and the Adult Pathway, as well as contribute to the operational running of the service and uphold high standards in safety and compliance. At SHP, you’ll be part of an organisation that values learning and growth, offering you access to high-quality training, reflective practice and real opportunities to progress your career. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that believes in people’s potential and in your ability to help unlock it.

Please note: We have three vacancies available, two permanent and one fixed term until 31st March 2026 (possibility of extension or permanent depending on circumstances.)

About you:

• The ability to assist individuals who face multiple disadvantages to identify their personal goals and guide them through the process of change.
• Managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations.
• Knowledge of financial support available to clients to ensure income maximisation, rent payment, and increased financial resilience.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and their importance when delivering trauma informed support. This includes demonstrating a non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged / complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
• Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
• Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 24th August at midnight

Interview date: Monday 1st September online via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. 

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. 

About the role:

Join Single Homeless Project (SHP) as a Senior Outreach Worker and become a driving force in our dynamic response to homelessness. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to play a key leadership role within a forward-thinking outreach service that blends assertive street engagement with holistic, trauma-informed support. Working as part of a diverse and passionate team in Redbridge, you’ll be right at the centre of a service that partners closely with local authorities, health professionals, housing specialists, and immigration and substance use services to help individuals make meaningful, lasting moves away from life on the streets.

In this role, you’ll lead outreach shifts across the borough, support a dedicated team of Outreach Workers, and take on a focused caseload of people facing some of the most complex challenges. You’ll collaborate closely with Navigators who provide longer-term case management, ensuring each person’s journey off the street is consistent, compassionate and coordinated.

Whether you're out connecting with clients or working alongside partner agencies to shape local strategy, your influence will be felt at every level. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career within an organisation that invests in its people and champions innovation in homelessness support. You'll be empowered to use your skills, experience and insight to make a tangible difference; both in the lives of those we support and in the systems that serve them.

About you:

• Experienced in working with people who are rough sleeping or at risk of street homelessness.
• Confident leading shifts and mentoring others.
• Knowledgeable about homelessness pathways, safeguarding, and systemic challenges.
• Skilled in partnership working, ideally with statutory and voluntary sector agencies. 
• Calm under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about social justice and committed to SHP’s values of hope, inclusion, and transformation. 

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 17th August at midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 26th August online via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.

TLC: Talk Listen, Change is seeking an engagement worker to conduct individual sessions and group work with adults who are using harm and are seeking to change their harmful behaviours. In this role, you will be part of a broader partnership that delivers a range of interventions to support individuals, families, and the wider community. Your work will focus on helping clients reduce harmful behaviours and work towards safer, healthier lifestyles, and ensure clients are supported for other complex needs within a partnership approach. You will use your skills and experience to train other professionals to have challenging conversations with people who use harmful behaviours to support other services and families.

The role

As an Engagement Worker, you’ll play a crucial role in transforming the lives of adults who are using harm by helping them address and change harmful behaviours. You’ll identify their challenges and work to create actionable plans for improvement, collaborating with various agencies to connect them to the resources they need. With the support of senior staff, you’ll implement effective risk management strategies and serve as a mentor, delivering targeted programme materials focused on harm reduction, early intervention, and behaviour modification in both individual and group settings. This role is about stepping up and making a meaningful impact. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

About you

Are you a compassionate leader who excels in supporting adults and those who want to address their harmful behaviours? We’re seeking someone who can confidently deliver tailored programmes and are skilled at managing interactions in both one-on-one and group settings. In group scenarios, you're a team player who works alongside colleagues to model prosocial behaviour and foster a supportive environment. You've demonstrated your ability to build trust with clients and are unafraid to confront challenging or harmful behaviours directly.

Ideally, you have experience working with adults in a therapeutic setting and have a strong background in managing safeguarding concerns. You’re adept at navigating conflict and consistently bring a positive, solution-focused attitude to your work.

If you have experience supporting individuals with complex needs or are multilingual, we’re especially interested in hearing from you.

We believe in empowering our team members to excel in their roles. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times, an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and additional time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape a better future for our clients, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

ob Title: Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Social Worker (Part-Time working over 3 days)

Location: James Cook University Hospital, Teesside

Job Summary:
Barnardo's Bewick Road Service is excited to offer an opportunity for a qualified social worker to join the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Centre at James Cook University Hospital, Teesside. This part-time role offers the chance to develop your social work skills within an established and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The position also includes flexible working options Monday to Friday (working over 3 days), with ongoing support and training provided.

To be considered for this role, candidates should have at least three years' post-qualification experience working with vulnerable children or adults, and be registered with Social Work England (or equivalent). A full UK driving licence is required.

Main Duties:
The CF social worker will provide support to children with Cystic Fibrosis, their families, and carers, focusing on the social aspects of care. The service covers a large geographical area, including Teesside, Redcar and Cleveland, and Durham, with the role based at James Cook University Hospital.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attending outpatient clinic appointments, inpatient ward admissions, and conducting home visits to assess and follow up on community-based needs.
• Supporting the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis team in addressing the emotional, social, practical, and financial needs of children and families affected by CF.
• Collaborating closely with relevant social services and healthcare professionals, in line with legislation, professional standards, and policies.
• Assisting families with welfare rights, financial matters, housing, education, and the variable impacts of living with CF.
• Helping families secure appropriate disability benefits and ensuring access to necessary support services.

This role offers an invaluable opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children with CF and their families, ensuring they receive the comprehensive support they need to manage the challenges of living with the condition.

Why Join Us:

• Work as part of a supportive and collaborative MDT.
• Flexible working options and ongoing professional development.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of children and families facing significant health challenges.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Who you are

• You are someone who shares and can mobilise the charity's values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition, and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application, and commitment to these values, we want to hear from you.
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• You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing a person-centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges.

• . Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are working with; to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they receive of and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.

Who we are

At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives.  We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. 

Main Responsibilities of the Job
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• To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition, and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
• Through partnership, support and develop people's skills, confidence and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
• To support your colleagues, service managers, and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work.
• To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
• To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity's policies and procedures, particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion, and disability discrimination.
• To support clients with their daily activities and to promote their independence
• To be able to communicate effectively with families, colleagues and clients.

Working Expectations

• The working day is  9 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday - 
• Attendance at training.
• Use of information technology to support your work.

Benefits of Working for us

The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:

• A baseline commitment to pay the London living wage for all its front line staff.
• A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
• Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to a range of discount schemes.
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
• Access to travel card, loan, and bike to work scheme.

 
Please note we do not accept applications from Overseas

Benefits

A baseline commitment to pay the London living wage for all its front-line staff.
A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
Access to a range of discount schemes.
Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
Access to travel card, loan, and bike to work scheme

We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Lambeth.

£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

* Free DBS

* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)

* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by Management staff

- Meet customers regularly for support sessions, providing emotional and practical support

- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions

- Develop support plans with customers to identify their goals, ensuring a person centred approach, enabling the customer to establish positive change

- Support customers to take care of their living environment, providing emotional and practical support to ensure customers enjoy a high quality accommodation

About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, join in local activities to encourage customer involvement

- Approachable and open to others

- Enjoy working as part of a group or team

- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

What you'll bring:

Essential:

- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

- Good standard of English and Maths

- Good standard of IT skills

Desirable:

- Experience working in mental health customer group

- Experience of working within supported housing environment

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

* We focus on Excellence and innovation.

* We are Caring and Compassionate.

* We are Inclusive and Trusted.

* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for Job description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you bring natural leadership, motivation, and a strong focus on empowering others?

We’re offering a rewarding opportunity to join our South Communities Team as a Locality Co-ordinator. This role plays a vital part in supporting family and friend carers across West Sussex, with a particular emphasis on the Worthing and Adur districts. While you’ll work across all South localities as needed, your main focus will be on these communities.

As a Locality Co-ordinator, you’ll provide line management and guidance to a team of Carer Wellbeing Workers. You’ll work closely with fellow Co-ordinators and the Carer Community Services Manager to help build a strong, responsive local team. Together, you’ll deliver high-quality information, guidance, and wellbeing opportunities that make a real impact in carers’ lives.

This is a hybrid role, combining remote and home working with delivery in community venues. You’ll need to readily travel across Arun, Adur, and Worthing to provide carer support and attend meetings, so familiarity with these areas—whether through work or residence—would be a real advantage.

Please note that we may begin interviews as soon as a strong application is received, so this vacancy could close earlier than advertised if the right candidate is found.

Job Role

• Team Leadership: Support the Community Services Team Manager with the day-to-day operational management of a team of Locality Wellbeing Workers.

• Service Development: Assist in developing a local offer for carers including in-person, online, telephone, 1-to-1, group, social, learning and wellbeing opportunities.

• Line Management: Undertake 1-1s and annual reviews, celebrating successes and implementing effective performance management to support individuals. 

• Carer Support: Provide direct support to a small caseload and use the Carers Star™ to empower carers to create personal plans to achieve positive change. 

• External Partnerships: Build and develop relationships to enable collaboration with health, social care, and voluntary sector partners.

Please download the Job Description below for full details.

Employee Benefits

• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible Working: Flexible working hours and remote working options.
• Annual Leave: 33 days increasing to 35 days after completion of two years and 36 days after 5 years of service (Inclusive of Bank Holidays).
•  Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts.
•  Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity/ Adoption Pay.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on making a positive impact on the lives of carers.

Before you keep reading...

Please do not see everything in this job advert as a "Must Have", but rather a guiding list of what we are looking for. We know no candidate will be the perfect match for all we have mentioned in this advert, so do not be afraid to apply if you feel you are close to the brief but not "Spot On". For example, some of our wonderful Carer Wellbeing Workers come from a non-social care background and they do amazingly well!

Our Culture and Diversity

At Carers Support, we are building an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work and be proud to belong.

We believe that talent is distributed to all of us in equal measure and our differences are a strength not a weakness. We recruit for potential, not perfection. At Carers Support West Sussex, we value everyone's unique history. Our doors are open to individuals of all races, religions or beliefs, abilities, ages, nationalities or citizenships, ethnic origins, marital, domestic or civil partnership statuses, sexes, sexual orientations, family structures, and gender identities. 

The carers we support come from such different walks of life that we are particularly interested in attracting candidates from similarly diverse backgrounds, including Asian, Arab, Black, Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups, White Other (e.g. Eastern European, Gypsy, Roma) and any other Ethnic minorities.

Values we are looking for in Candidate

We are focused, putting carers at the heart of everything we do.

We act together, working with and for carers, the communities they live in and the people that can make a difference to them.

We are leaders, working with each other to find potential and opportunities across all communities, enabling carers to be identified and involved.

We are committed to behaviours that support:

Quality – the highest practical level we can reach in outcomes, learning and behaviour

Inclusivity – respecting people, cultures, and organisations

Caring – improving quality of life and influencing behaviour change

Integrity – operating with honesty and reliability

Loyalty – long-term committed partnerships and co-operation

Innovation – driving our service development and our will to succeed

If you are still unsure if our organisation is a good fit, have a look at our Good Place to Work page and the results of our recent engagement survey. We can't wait to hear from you! 

Disclaimers

Please note we reserve the right to close this role prior to the stated end date, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets.

£30,527.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

* Free DBS

* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

* Fully paid induction programme and further training

* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager.

* Carry out initial assessments of potential customers and make decisions over access to the Crisis House

* Undertake continuous assessment of needs and potential risks & agree levels of support and actions.

* Create support / action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable the customer to overcome their crisis

About you:

Relationships

? With key customers (end service users)

? Within team and organisation

Organisation

? Planning and organising workload

? Awareness of policies and procedures

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• At least an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, or equivalent academic qualification.
• A minimum of one years' experience of supporting vulnerable adults with mental health / substance use or dual diagnosis needs.

Desirable:

* An understanding of care-planning processes and Models of Care within mental health.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

* We focus on Excellence and innovation.

* We are Caring and Compassionate.

* We are Inclusive and Trusted.

* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our East London Hospital Discharge Service in Tower Hamlets. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Fixed term contract of 1 year.

Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager
* Provide support 9am-5pm 7 days a week
* Assess prospective discharges within 3-5 hours of receiving referral information.
* Support the customer to settle in and meet their immediate social care needs.
* Update the Discharge/Patient Flow Team on patient progress on a weekly basis.
* Escalate concerns to the Discharge Team and urgent concerns via the Crisis Line.
* Proactively monitor customer's mental state, ADLs and move-on plans.
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions.
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available.
* Support customers to access activities and services in order to maintain and improve well-being, access benefits and reduce isolation.
* Maintain regular communication with Hackney Council (Local Authority) to facilitate re-housing.
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community.
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
* Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards.
* Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible.
* Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
* Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
* Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Relationship-building
Empathy and respect for all individuals, with the ability to build relationships and understand people's motive and perspectives.
Motivation
Committed to making a positive impact for individuals.
Adaptability
Resilience and flexibility in changing circumstances, with the ability to work under pressure and deal with uncertain or unexpected outcomes.
Communication
The ability to collaborate with and influence a wide range of people in person and through written communication.
Problem solving
The ability to objectively analyse situations, using information and clear judgement to generate effective response.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for the full job description.

Richmond Borough Mind is a vibrant local charity that has been supporting and providing services for adults affected by mental health problems and their carers for over 60 years. 

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Adults Peer Support Worker to join our busy Peer Support team. You will have your own lived experience of mental health issues and be able to use this experience as well as your professional skills and knowledge to support others.

RB Mind has run effective peer-led services for many years. The role will be supported by RB Mind Senior Peer Support Workers, and the Peer Support Coordinator in South West London St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLStG). Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and clinical supervision.

With the expansion of our work in this area we aim to reduce waiting times, reduce the number of people going into crisis, address inequalities and support transitions from youth to adult services. We offer holistic and personalised care and support to service users.

The role has its own caseload and provides a range of support and person-centred interventions to meet these needs, which could include group support, one-to-one interventions and signposting where specialist advice is needed.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about motivating and coaching individuals with mental health issues, and able to support people on their journey to recovery. As well as having an empathy with the core values of RB Mind, the successful applicant will have the skills to provide person-centred support through one-to-one sessions and facilitating groups. You will have an awareness of the boundaries we work within when supporting vulnerable adults. You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and must be able to work on your own initiative.

This is a partnership project with South West London St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLStG), locally led by Richmond Borough Mind.

Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Benefits of working for RB Mind: 

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full

year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]. 

· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period

· Contributory Pension Scheme 

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

· Training and personal development opportunities 

· Staff away days and socials 

· Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network 

We are actively interviewing as applications come in.

About UP

Unlocking Potential deliver high performing therapeutic programmes and education provision for children and young people with SEMH needs. We work in collaboration with families, communities, and other partners to ensure that children and young people access the interventions they need to thrive.

Mission

We work collaboratively with communities to enable children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to unlock their full potential

Values

Trust

We build trust by being honest, transparent, and accountable in the way we work with children and young people, staff, and partners and by providing services and programmes whose outcomes are measurable and evidenced based.

Collaborative

Relationships are at the heart of our work. We prioritise communication and collaboration with partners, families, and communities, believing that by working together we create more effective and holistic outcomes for children and young people.

Empowering

We co-create opportunities for our children, young people, parents/carers and staff to actively participate in decision-making that influences change. We promote the voices of children and young people in our organisation and the wider community.

Nurturing

We provide a nurturing approach based on safety and space for creativity, exploration, and growth. We support and care for our children, young people, and staff to realise their potential.

Impact

We are committed to measuring our impact through a data driven method to develop our programmes and make a greater difference to the lives of children, young people, and their parents and carers.

Overview

We will be launching our new programme from September 2025, initially as a pilot working with families across Wandsworth, with aims to be able to expand and continue beyond this.

As a Family Support Worker, you will deliver flexible, hands-on, and therapeutically minded support to families facing multiple and complex challenges. You will build trusted relationships through home visits, school meetings, and practical support—empowering parents and carers to strengthen routines, manage behaviour, improve attendance, and access services. Your role will be guided by detailed needs assessments and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes with each family.

We are recruiting for a Refuge Worker to join our team in Redbridge; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Redbridge
Salary: £14,428.56 per annum
Contract type: Part-time, Permanent

Hours: 18.75

We are looking for a Refuge Worker to work within our service in Redbridge offering high-quality support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Based in Redbridge, London, this role involves delivering practical and emotional support to survivors, ensuring their safety, and helping them rebuild their lives. As part of your role, you will create a safe and welcoming environment in our Refuge for our resident, in line with Refuge’s values and commitment to ending violence against women and girls.

As a Refuge Worker, you will support women through crisis, providing keywork sessions, safety planning, and advocacy. You will assist with accessing housing, welfare benefits, legal support, and other essential services while maintaining accurate case records. You will also play a vital role in ensuring the effective operation of the refuge, managing referrals, and working collaboratively with partner agencies. You will have the opportunity to work with statutory services as well as other charities. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and resilient individual with strong communication and organisational skills. While experience in the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector is beneficial, we also welcome applications from those with transferable skills and a commitment to supporting survivors. Above all, we value individuals who are dedicated to making a difference, thrive in an inclusive environment, and are committed to their own personal development while supporting others.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing valuable frontline support and advocacy experience. Refuge offers ongoing training, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring that our staff are valued and supported in their roles. If you are passionate about empowering survivors and want to be part of a dedicated, compassionate organisation, we encourage you to apply.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing date: 9.00am on 12 August 2025

Interview date: 19 August 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Job Title: Senior Charity Development & Relationships Manager 
Location: Cottingham/Humber 
Salary: £43,139 FTE 
Contract Type: Part-time- 30 hours per week  
Closing Date: 22/08/2025 

About Us 

R-evolution is a dynamic and mission-driven charity focused on creating sustainable community change through innovative social and environmental programmes. We are seeking a visionary Charity Development & Relationships Manager to lead our strategic development, income generation, and stakeholder engagement activities. 

The Role 

As our Charity Development & Relationships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of R-evolution. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership across development and fundraising, securing new income streams and building long-term, high-value partnerships. This role is crucial in ensuring our charity remains financially resilient, mission-aligned, and positioned for long-term impact. 

You’ll be responsible for cultivating relationships with statutory funders, donors and strategic partners, ensuring R-evolution’s voice is heard and its value clearly demonstrated within our communities and across the sector. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead strategic development and contribute to organisational planning as a key member of the leadership team. 

• Identify and secure new funding streams including statutory, trust, and commercial income. 

• Build and manage six-figure relationships with funders and partners, ensuring sustainability and impact. 

• Raise R-evolution’s profile through strategic engagement with donors, public bodies and the media. 

• Develop partnerships that drive innovation and expand the charity’s reach and relevance. 

• Oversee impact reporting and evaluation to demonstrate value and inform future development. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding strategies with operational priorities. 

About You 

We’re looking for a confident, strategic leader who brings experience in income generation, stakeholder engagement, and organisational development, preferably within the charity, social enterprise, or public sector. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Proven success in a senior development, fundraising or leadership role. 

• Strong track record in securing and managing six-figure funding relationships. 

• Strategic planning and income diversification expertise. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Experience in external representation, partnership building and public engagement. 

• Knowledge of evaluation, impact reporting and community development. 

• Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional collaboration. 

Other Information: This role will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance with children’s barred check list and a Full Driving License is an essential requirement.  

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities through your work 

• A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven team environment 

• Paid Christmas shutdown period (this does not come out of your annual leave entitlement.) 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Company pension 

• Employee cycle discount 

• Sick pay 

How to Apply 

Please ensure you submit both your CV and a supporting statement clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the role. 

About Us

SOS Rape Crisis (SOSRC) is an independent specialist sexual violence charity providing support for adults (regardless of gender), young people and children who have experienced sexual violence and/or child sexual abuse, in Southend, Castle Point and Rochford.

We are part of Synergy Essex, a partnership of three Rape Crisis Centres (SOSRC, SERICC and CARA), funded by the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex to provide a countywide ISVA service.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team providing vital support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse. As a Navigator Project Worker, you will be the first point of contact for individuals accessing Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis services. You will offer compassionate, trauma-informed, and needs led support, helping survivors feel heard and understood from the outset. Through careful assessment and informed referrals, you’ll play a key role in connecting survivors with the most appropriate services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and empathic first point of contact for survivors of sexual violence and/or abuse.

• Offer one-off emotional and practical support, and provide information, signposting and onward referrals.

• Complete initial assessments to identify their needs and most appropriate next steps.

• Keep accurate, timely and confidential records on the case management system.

• Work in partnership with SOSRC colleagues including the Counselling and ISVA Teams.

• Attend team meetings, one-to-ones, clinical supervision, line management and other meetings as required.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection legislation and guidelines.

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation and meet administrative requirements.

• Work in accordance with all SOSRC policies and procedures.

• Attend regular training and maintain a good working knowledge of sexual violence and its impact.

• Promote a trauma-informed and survivor-centred approach in all aspects of the role.

• Actively contribute to the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality service.

About You

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience of delivering support and/or information to vulnerable people.

• Experience of working in a voluntary organisation, public sector or health and social care setting.

• Experience of maintaining accurate and confidential records.

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and risk management.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.

• Ability to work on own initiative.

• Proficiency in IT including Microsoft Office and online systems.

• Commitment to working within an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive framework.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with people affected by sexual violence or other forms of trauma.

• Experience of working in partnership with other services.

• Experience of monitoring and evaluation.

• Understanding of sexual violence and its impact.

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and statutory services.

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

• Salary: £28,624 per annum (pro-rata)

• Hours: 30 hours per week

• Contract: Fixed term

• Start Date: August 2025

• Location: Southend-based, with travel across Mid, South and West Essex

• Leave: 28 days annual leave plus additional gift days over the Christmas period

• Charity No: 1194207

Join Us

SOSRC is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion within the organisation and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.

If you meet even some of the criteria, we would strongly encourage you to apply. We value the skills and experiences you may bring and welcome applicants from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this post for full details.