Social welfare jobs

We are looking for a Community and Events Officer to join a small team and lead on third party/designated fundraising activities. This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the Chelmsford office.

The Charity
A well respected social welfare charity with a collaborative and inclusive working culture, offering competitive employee benefits.

The Role

• Identify and develop fundraising opportunities to attract new supporters and increase long term support.
• Lead on third party/designated fundraising events and activities, delivering these to agreed budget and key performance indicators.
• Build long term relationships with supporters, and ensure that all opportunities to develop repeat fundraising are maximised.
• Attend third party, owned and community led fundraising events and activities to represent the charity and provide on the day support as and when required.
• Provide excellent stewardship to events and ocmmunity participants and supporters.
• Manage fundraising platforms for community and events fundraising.

The Candidate

• Strong understanding of community and events fundraising.
• Ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach fundraising targets.
• Ability to create and use engaging fundraising products.
• Ability to use fundraising platforms.
• Ability to maximise income by matching fundraising products with supporters.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Support Manager

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

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

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

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

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

You will:

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

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

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

Please note that there will a requirement for DBS.

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

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

Closing date: 22 February 2026

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

We are looking for an Individual Giving Lead to manage a portfolio of online and offline direct marketing campaigns, leading the delivery of these from end to end. This will include cash appeals, regular giving appeals and potential line management of the Individual Giving Fundraiser.

This is a Portsmouth based role with 60/40 hybrid working but alternative arrangements can be discussed.

The Charity
An inspiring and passionate social welfare charity dedicated to helping those most in need from elderly care to mental health with a vision is to ensure individuals and families are always valued and supported. You would be joining a collaborative team with a community orientated work culture, offering fantastic benefits including 7% pension, six weeks holiday and more. They have a staff of c100 people and secured over £13m last year.

The Role
- Develop and deliver the Regular and Individual Giving plan achieving sustainable income growth.
- Contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the charity by working with the Director of Fundraising to ensure key objectives are met.
- In collaboration with the Data Lead, ensure the CRM System is fit for purpose and supporting all individual giving activities and accurate donor information is being recorded.
- Manage Individual Giving income and activity targets in consultation with the Director of Fundraising.
- In time line manage the Individual Giving Fundraiser.

The Candidate
- Previous experience in a comparable role for at least 2-3 years
- Experience line management experience

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note applications are being considered on a rolling basis so do get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are looking for a Legacy and In Mem Fundraiser to deliver legacy marketing campaigns and manage the organisations in memory programme.

This is a hybrid role with options for other arrangements open for discussion.

The charity

An inspiring and passionate social welfare charity dedicated to helping those most in need from elderly care to mental health with a vision is to ensure individuals and families are always valued and supported. You would be joining a collaborative team with a community orientated work culture, offering fantastic benefits including 7% pension, six weeks holiday and more. They have a staff of c100 people and secured over 13m last year.

The Role

Lots of the groundwork and planning has been put in place for this exciting role, the team is looking for someone with excellent planning skills to deliver a growing calendar of communications, managing timelines and campigns effectively.

Legacy Fundraising & Campaigns
Develop and deliver legacy marketing campaigns to build awareness, enquiries, and pledges.
Plan and manage multi-channel activity across digital, print, events, and supporter communications.

Supporter Stewardship
Ensure excellent stewardship for legacy and in memory supporters, recognising the emotional nature
of this giving.

Legacy Administration Oversight
This is outsourced to Legacy Links.

The Candidate
Previous experience in a legacies or direct marketing role for one - two years

Experience of working with CRM databases including Raisers Edge

Experience of managing fundraising campaigns, agencies and budgets

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note applications are being considered on a rolling basis so do get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We're looking for 2 kind, empathetic and resilient Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Waltham Forest.

£28,808.00 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
* 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.

Support Workers are responsible for the customer's emotional, psychological wellbeing as well as providing support to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs.
Behaviour Analysis:
- You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour
- You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the community
- You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals in a formal setting
- Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment appropriately

Other Responsibilities:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges and Diabetics
- Good IT skills
- Drivers
Desirable
- Experience with PBS Approach

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.

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 are recruiting for a family support worker and we would like to hear from you if you have a Level 3 qualification or substantial work experience related to social care, social work, family support or early help. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with children, adolescents and families and have knowledge of parenting skills.

The role of the  Family Support Worker is to directly support, maintain and develop the network around the child, liaising, building relationships and communicating between multiple agencies and multi-disciplinary roles, these include, the local authority, social workers, family members, carers and significant others and the child in placement.
Within the community, the role is closely linked with each child in placement and will closely work with the Community Director and the senior management team to ensure that it meets the therapeutic and educational needs and interests of each child. This will necessarily include working closely with professionals and developing their expertise in a psychoanalytic-systemic approach to care, education and treatment.
Responsibilities include:

• Ensure that plans for the process of assessment, co-ordination and delivery of placement and family support and transition plans are developed and managed on a day to day basis to agreed standards.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate contact arrangements, linking with networks and families in a manner which is integrated with the community’s existing relationship and contribute to and develop its professional effectiveness.
• Contribute to the holistic assessment of needs of children, families and networks.
• Devise and develop tailored packages of support based on assessment.

Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. Appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure and references.

Children’s and Families’ Worker

Community of St Paulinus, Sheffield Cathedral

We are seeking a creative, relational and passionate Children’s and Families’ Worker to join our newly forming team, working at the heart of the Cathedral’s life and mission with children, families and local communities.

Based at the Cathedral, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering engaging children’s work, including Sunday provision, early years activities, and creative opportunities that help children grow in their Christian faith and feel at home within the worshipping life of the Cathedral. You will recruit, support and develop volunteer teams, work closely with Cathedral colleagues, and help create welcoming spaces where children and families can explore faith together.

You will also contribute to the wider mission of the Cathedral through the Community of St Paulinus, supporting the development of new worshipping communities for young children and their families, and working in partnership with local churches and the Centenary Project Network.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Christian with experience of working with children—whether in a church, school, youth work or community setting—who is passionate about children’s spiritual development, inclusive mission and creative engagement with families, particularly in areas of social and economic disadvantage.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Dr Genevieve Langdon, Sub-Prior of the Community of St Paulinus 

• 25 hours per week (to include Sundays and Thursdays)

• Fixed-term until 31 December 2028, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. 

• £20,270 per year for 25 hours/week (£30,000 FTE), plus Cathedral pension

Closing date:  2 pm, Friday 13 February 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Company Overview 

You would be joining Palladium, a global impact organisation, with 3,000 employees in over 90 countries. We are a mission-driven business, for whom the impact of our work is as important as the commercial return; the common feature of all our work, regardless of contract size, is the requirement that it contributes to positive social and economic impact. We simply call this ‘Positive Impact’. For the past 50 years, we have been helping our clients to see the world as interconnected in over 90 countries- by formulating strategies, building partnerships, and implementing programs that deliver lasting positive impact.

Programme Overview 

Connect to Work is a UK government-funded initiative aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or other complex challenges in finding and maintaining employment. The program offers tailored assistance, including one-to-one coaching, employer engagement and help with CV writing. Participants can receive up to 12 months of guidance if they are seeking employment, or up to 4 months if they are currently employed but at risk of losing their job. Support is delivered through local partnerships, and individuals can either self-refer or be referred by professionals and community partners.  

In Hampshire we will be delivering Lot 2 – aimed at supporting victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse. We will be working alongside Stop Domestic Abuse and other local partners and domestic abuse charities across the area to deliver a joined up and tailored support for this specific cohort.

The Employment Specialist will be based in Havant and play a vital role in the success of the programme for those across Hampshire. They will manage a small caseload, delivering person centred support to create and follow an individualised workplan, engaging with employers directly to support people into good and sustainable work. They will be enthusiastic and passionate about helping people to find that role that works for them. 

Location and Salary  

The role will be based in our Havant office with travel expected across Hampshire throughout the week to agreed venues. Salary will be £27,976 - £29,500 depending on experience. Travel expenses over and above those to the base location will be reimbursed.

Primary Duties and responsibilities:  

• Champion our customers as valuable candidates by actively promoting them to employers and raising awareness and support available through the programme 

• Creating and following through with individualised action plans ensuring appropriate and effective activity is undertaken by and with each customer. 

• Have regular check-ins with customers to track their progress before starting employment and once in employment 

• Advocate for the values of our programmes by working in partnership with employers to view our clients positively and inclusively during recruitment.

• Build potential employment opportunities through proactive engagement with potential employers.

• Facilitate work experiences, such as placements, trials, and shadowing opportunities with suitable employers where appropriate.

• Provide ongoing In Work Support to customers who have successfully gained employment, helping them sustain and thrive in their roles, including working in partnership with employers. 

• Address customer’s personal constraints to employment, providing challenge, advice, and guidance where appropriate to develop customers capability in the recruitment process ensuring they have the necessary skills and confidence to secure employment. 

• Identify, structure, and recommend vacancy and training solutions, working in close consultation with the team to meet the specific needs of customers and employers. 

• Maintain customer records to a required quality standard to ensure the customer journey is documented in accordance with our quality standards and contractual requirements.

• Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area/region, building knowledge in areas such as specific disabilities, housing, benefits etc

• Meet personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures by delivering high quality employability provision to customers 

Skills and experience: 

Required 

• A passion for working with people and have a solution focused approach

• Experience working with people facing barriers to employment including health conditions and disabilities 

• An understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse (physical, emotional, physiological, sexual, financial, coercive control) and the importance of a trauma informed approach

• Experience of providing one to one support and coaching to individuals with the ability to constructively challenge where needed.

• Proven experience in developing networks and building strong partnerships to support customers goals 

• A flexible approach to working hours is essential, including the ability to support occasional evening and weekend activities. 

• Strong organisational skills including managing caseloads 

• Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality requirements 

Desirable 

• Driving licence and access to a car given the community delivery of the contract

• Track record of helping individuals progress into work 

• Understanding of supported employment programmes, such as IPS 

• Educated at university degree or alternatively have a demonstrated track record of performance and success in target driven sales, customer service or case-management roles 

• Knowledge of the employment market in their area.

• Experience providing support and guidance on welfare and benefits, with a strong understanding of mental health and physical health challenges

• Safeguarding: A strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures for both children and adults, and legal responsibilities regarding information sharing 

Key Competencies: 

• Creative intelligence;  

• Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire;  

• Proactive and solution focused; 

• Excellent communication skills;  

• Kind, personable and approachable

• Performance and target focused;  

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills;  

• The determination and drive to want to make a positive difference. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please let us know.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Palladium International is a Real Living Wage Employer.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient female Specialist Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Stratford Road.

£29,110.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

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:

• Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
• Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
• Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
• Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
• Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
• Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making

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:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
• Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
• Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
• Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience

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 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 the full Job decription on our website

Support Worker Job Description - Upper Sydenham, Lewisham

Support Worker

Location: Upper Sydenham, Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom

Salary: £27,367.00 per Annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Upper Sydenham, Lewisham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within the community, supporting them to live independently and with dignity. Your role will be central to the success of our PLUS programme, where your skills and commitment will directly impact the wellbeing and quality of life of those we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and support to individuals with varying needs, including physical disabilities, mental health challenges, and learning difficulties.
• Assist service users with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and mobility.
• Encourage and promote independence and social inclusion by supporting service users to access community resources and engage in meaningful activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of care and progress in line with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and family members to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment for service users and colleagues.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a support worker role or similar within health, nursing, social care, or charity sectors is desirable.
• An empathetic, patient, and respectful approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the varying needs of service users.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills; willingness to undertake formal qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is an advantage.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and commitment to promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS check clearance (or willingness to undergo one).

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £27,367 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position offering job security and career progression
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your professional development
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with a focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful community projects and charitable initiatives
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Why Join Us?

At our organisation, we are passionate about delivering outstanding care and support to those who need it most. Joining our team means becoming part of a friendly, values-driven community that prioritises respect, dignity, and empowerment. If you are motivated to enrich lives and thrive in a rewarding role within the health, nursing & social care, or charity sectors, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting Support Worker opportunity, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team in Upper Sydenham.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working in partnership with Pennies, an award-winning non-profit organisation that makes everyday giving easy through digital micro-donations at the point of sale.

Pennies works with leading brands across retail, hospitality and payments, enabling customers to donate small amounts that collectively create a huge impact for charities. It’s a unique model that sits right at the intersection of commercial partnerships, technology and social good.

We are recruiting two Business Development Managers, making this a brilliant opportunity for individuals who enjoy a corporate, partnership-led environment and want to apply those skills within a mission-driven organisation. It’s very much a “best of both worlds” role — offering exposure to commercial growth and senior stakeholders, while staying close to the charity sector.

Key responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of new commercial partners, taking a consultative, relationship-led approach to business development
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing partners, identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and increase impact
• Lead partnerships from initial conversations through to implementation and launch, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders

Who we’re looking for

• Experience in business development, partnerships or account management, gained in either a commercial or non-profit setting
• A confident relationship-builder who enjoys working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Commercially minded, curious and motivated by purpose, with a genuine interest in using business skills to drive social impact

Salary: £37,500 – £42,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

Closing date: 23rd February
Please note: CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

£80,000 per annum
Full time (35 hours per week)
Permanent
Hybrid working – a minimum of 2 (preferably 3) days per week in our office in Cheam, Surrey.

The Charity for Civil Servants sits at the heart of the UK Civil Service. While we can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening, when it does happen, we help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support.

We are looking for a strategic-focused Director of Help, Advice and Services with strong experience in the social welfare sector and effective people-management skills to join our Executive Team.

This is an important and exciting role for the Charity. Working with a diverse, integrated team to deliver the Charity’s vision, objectives, targets and ambition for growth, the ideal candidate will have experience of leading a team across financial and wellbeing services.

In this role, you will develop and champion the Charity’s help, advice and services strategy, ensuring the Charity always offers the most effective help and that we continuously improve the customer experience and accessibility of our service offers. If this sounds like something that would motivate you, then we would like to hear from you!

In return, we can offer you a supportive, inspiring and friendly team culture and excellent benefits including Boundless, a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave and a cycle to work scheme.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 27 February and interviews will take place soon after. Please let us know in your application if you need any adjustments to enable you to perform to your best at the interview.

The Charity for Civil Servants is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

You may also have experience in the following: Director of Support Services, Director of Welfare Services, Director of Customer & Community Support, Director of Advice & Wellbeing, Head of Support & Advisory Services, Director of Service Delivery, Director of Operations (Welfare & Advice), Director of Impact & Support, Chief Support Services Officer.

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Job Title: Policy and Advocacy Manager

Position Type: Maternity Cover

Reports to: Founder/Chief Executive

Based at: School Food Matters, Blackfriars Settlement 9 Rushworth Street SE1 0RB

Salary: £40,500

Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)

Pension: School Food Matters pays pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays

School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year

Job Purpose

· To lead and shape School Food Matters’ policy and advocacy strategy, ensuring our voice influences national and local decision-making on school food and food education

· To design and deliver campaigns that support and advance SFM’s mission

· To line manage the Policy and Communications Assistant and Press and Communications Officer

Key Tasks

· Lead and provide strategic input to campaigns, convene groups and partnerships

· Represent SFM at external meetings and coalitions such as the School Food Review

· Monitor, analyse and interpret relevant research, policy developments and news, identifying implications or opportunities for SFM

· Oversee the strategic direction of SFM’s external affairs and communications, ensuring all policy, campaigns, and public messaging align with the charity’s mission and priorities

· Provide policy research and analysis to support the activities of the School Food Review

· Oversee meetings and governance for the School Food Alliance

· Provide policy and communications expertise for the Food Education Network workstreams

· Represent SFM at relevant policy consultations, meetings and conferences to influence and inform policy discussions, and deliver presentations as required

· Lead drafting of responses to government consultations

· Working closely with the Press and Communications Officer, provide insights to inform timely media responses to policy developments

· Ensure colleagues are regularly briefed on policy activities, priorities and messages, and run internal workshops to keep them up to date with the school food sector

· Provide strategic input to meeting content for the School Food Review, and support the Policy and Communications Assistant to organise meetings for workstreams

· Oversee the development web content, articles, blogs and newsletter content by the Press and Communications Officer and the Policy and Communications Assistant

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times

· The Policy and Advocacy Manager 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

· Experience of research and analysis, ideally in a policy environment

· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education

· Comprehensive understanding of the UK’s political system

· Experience of coordinating policy/research-based projects

· Experience designing, coordinating and delivering campaigns

· Experience of working in coalitions

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with a range of individuals and organisations

· Confident and competent IT skills across Office suite of programmes

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials

· Strong understanding media landscape and social media platforms to oversee the communications activity of the organisation

· 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

· Strong knowledge of the public health, food and education policy landscape

· Experience managing others

· Experience managing projects

· Experience managing meetings

· Experience of working with Drupal CMS

· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations

· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers

· Digital campaigning and social networking skills

· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative

· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively

Are you passionate about improving young carers support?

Help us launch the Fair Futures for Young Carers programme in Wales. At Carers Trust we're building a brand new schools initiative and laying the foundations for stronger support for young carers across the nation.

We're looking for a Programme Officer with a real commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion to co‑produce and pilot a new school‑focused programme tailored specifically for Wales. 

As the postholder:

• You'll work closely with local services and schools to promote the programme across Wales
• You'll help ensure all resources are accessible in both English and Welsh.
• You have strong communication and relationship building skills are essential.