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ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
This is a specialist youth work role with two complementary areas of practice focus: (a) gender-responsive work with girls and gender-diverse young people experiencing or at risk of violence, harmful practices, exploitation, and coercive control; and (b) inclusive practice with neurodivergent young people whose support needs are routinely missed by mainstream youth provision.
VAWG specialism is the primary area of expertise for this role; SEN-aware practice is a complementary area of focus, supported by mentorship and consultation from Angel Shed Theatre and external SEN expertise where deeper input is needed. The role is designed to ensure that the cohorts most often underserved by violence-reduction provision — particularly neurodivergent girls — are reached and supported well.
The post holder will work within MGWT's trauma-informed practice framework, in close collaboration with the Dahlia Project on harmful practices, and within Andover's operational vision.
KEY AREAS AND OUTCOMES
Specialist practice — VAWG and gender-responsive work
• Lead on the design and delivery of a weekly girls and gender-diverse group at Andover, with structured progression and trauma-informed group work practice
• Provide 1:1 keywork to young people experiencing or at risk of gender-based violence, harmful practices (FGM, forced marriage, breast ironing), online and image-based abuse, and coercive control
• Hold a clear understanding of safeguarding pathways for harmful practices and serious youth-on-youth violence, working closely with MGWT's Safeguarding Lead and the Dahlia Project
• Support the wider Andover team to develop gender-responsive practice across all sessions
• Contribute to safety planning for individual young people in collaboration with the Safeguarding Lead
Specialist practice — SEN-aware and neurodivergent-inclusive work
• Co-design and deliver a sensory-aware parallel offer for neurodivergent young people, in partnership with Angel Shed Theatre
• Provide adapted 1:1 support to neurodivergent young people, including those with and without formal diagnosis
• Build and sustain referral relationships with SEN services, schools' SENCos, and partner organisations including the LYTP SEND project
• Support the wider Andover team to develop SEN-aware and trauma-informed practice across all sessions
Outreach, engagement, and youth voice
• Build and sustain trusting relationships with young people from the cohorts the role is designed to reach
• Lead on outreach and engagement activity to reach young people not currently accessing the service, particularly girls, gender-diverse young people, and neurodivergent young people
• Support the embedding of youth voice in the design and review of the specialist offer, with paid lived experience contributors where appropriate
Safeguarding and partnerships
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding pathways relevant to VAWG, harmful practices, and SEN-related vulnerability
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with policy
• Work in partnership with the Dahlia Project, Angel Shed Theatre, and external specialist organisations to maintain the quality of practice
• Participate in multi-agency meetings as needed for individual young people
Reporting and learning
• Maintain accurate records of 1:1 keywork, group sessions, and outcomes
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the VRU Stronger Futures programme and other relevant funded streams
• Contribute to learning and reflective practice across the Andover team
This job description is a broad outline of your main responsibilities. Manor Gardens' employees may be required to undertake other work at times in order to provide flexible services. In addition, all employees are required to:
• Support the broader mission and objectives of MGWT and contribute to its overall strategy
• Contribute to the shared operational effectiveness of MGWT through attendance and contribution to organisational team meetings and working groups
• Ensure organisational data collection and reporting processes are completed as required
• Know and adhere to MGWT policies and procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATION
a) Specialist knowledge and experience of working with women, girls, or gender-diverse young people affected by violence, harmful practices, exploitation, or coercive control
b) An understanding of neurodiversity, with willingness to develop SEN-aware practice further through mentorship from Angel Shed Theatre and external training
c) JNC qualification in youth work, social work, or a related qualification (or working towards), or equivalent specialist experience
d) At least two years' experience of working with young people in a youth work, community, or specialist support setting
e) A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and the principles of safe disclosure
f) Knowledge of the safeguarding landscape relating to VAWG, harmful practices, and exploitation, including referral pathways in Islington or comparable boroughs
g) Experience of running group work for young people, including closed groups, with structured progression
h) Experience of 1:1 keywork or casework with young people experiencing complex harm
i) Strong relational and communication skills with young people whose trust is hard-won
j) Ability to work flexibly across after-school and school holiday provision, including evening hours
k) Lived experience of any of the issues this role addresses is welcomed and valued, although not required
l) A mature, thoughtful, and reflective approach to equalities, diversity, and the intersection of gender, race, disability, and class
m) Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
n) Willingness to engage in regular reflective supervision
Please apply with your CV and cover letter explaining your motivation for the role and your relevant skills and experience.
Because everyone should have good health, resilience and opportunity.


About Screen Share
Screen Share is the leading refugee digital inclusion charity in the UK. Our mission is to ensure every refugee in the UK has access to a connected digital device and the skills to use it to achieve their goals. We provide devices, internet connectivity, and digital skills support to refugees. Our full-service digital inclusion support gives refugees an opportunity to get on with their lives. If they are digitally excluded, they cannot access education, employment, or support services. Being offline slows down language learning, delays the asylum process, creates social isolation and marginalises refugees at a time in their lives when they have to be online. By providing refugees with the tools and confidence to operate online, our work fosters agency and independence, allowing refugees to rebuild their futures on their own terms.
It's a genuinely exciting time to join Screen Share. Our new 2026–2030 strategy sets an ambitious vision: to scale our impact to reach 5,000 people annually; build a nationwide, integrated programme model across multiple cities; deepen our lived-experience leadership; and deliver a sustainable, circular-economy approach to device reuse. Every element of our work is guided by our values Responsibility, Sustainability, Equity, and Collaboration, which you can read more about in the applicant pack.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who can bring significant income-generating expertise to a new challenge. You’ll sit lead our Outreach team, be a collaborative 'do-er' who leads inclusively, is passionate about our mission and wants to add value to our small team from day one. We want to work with someone who is excited by our growth journey and can be flexible and dynamic as we scale. We are launching our Senior Leadership Team this summer, which includes a Director of Income to take ownership of our income generation, drive forward our social value offer and lead our Outreach team effectively and kindly.
Purpose of the Role
The Director of Income role is responsible for leading our income generation. Our fundraising strategy is to significantly grow and further diversify our income, with a particular focus on corporate and trading income. The postholder will coordinate our fundraising activity, lead our Outreach team and work closely with the CEO to drive forward our income generation so we can safely deliver our ambitious strategy over the next 5 years.
In particular, the postholder will be responsible for coordinating and developing our income function, converting our strategic fundraising objectives into operational plans, managing the Head of Outreach and representing the organisation externally. However, the role is not solely governance and leadership - we need a do-er who is comfortable working in a small team and sharing responsibilities, including submitting fundraising proposals and taking responsibility for our reporting. They will work closely with the CEO, Director of Programmes, Head of Outreach and Communications and Fundraising Coordinator to ensure we are communicating our value proposition coherently and effectively to the important stakeholders that make our work possible.
We do not see this as a traditional fundraising director role - we are looking for a skilled generalist who can meet us where we are at by working confidently across Trusts and Foundations, statutory grants, corporate partnerships and traded services simultaneously. We are a small charity with 10 staff, so while we are looking for a decision-making and accountable leader, the postholder will be expected to support colleagues across the organisation. They will have a collaborateive spirit and the emotional intelligence to thrive in a small team.
The postholder will lead the Outreach team (CEO, Head of Outreach, and Fundraising and Communications Coordinator), ensuring we work efficiently and together. They will also model our values, actively promote our commitment to refugee leadership, and bring stability and leadership at a crucial time for our organisation's development. We are looking for someone humble and ambitious, motivated by our mission and confident in our ability to create a sustainable, full-service digital inclusion organisation for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
Check out the recruitment pack attached for further information. If you have any questions about the role or it’s scope, please feel free to get in touch.
Timings:
Advert Closes: 22nd May 2026 at 5pm
First Round Interview (online): 28th or 29th May 2026
Second Round Interview (In person): 4th or 5th June 2026
EDI Statement:
Screen Share is committed to building a fair, inclusive and equitable organisation where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We aim to make our recruitment process consistent, transparent and accessible.
As the leading charity supporting digital inclusion for refugees in the UK, we value diverse perspectives and especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of displacement and forced migration or digital exclusion
We involve clients from refugee backgrounds in our recruitment as part of inclusive and participatory hiring approaches.
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process to remove barriers for disabled candidates.
Selection decisions are based on skills, experience, potential and values alignment, supported by a fair and transparent process.
If you don’t meet every requirement of the role but feel aligned and excited by our mission, we still encourage you to apply.
We want to hear from talented people who share our commitment to inclusion, equity and meaningful social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about creating healthier, safer communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where compassion, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of everything you do? Then Cranstoun wants to hear from you!
At Cranstoun, we’re not just another organisation—we’re a social justice and harm reduction charity with global ambition. With a powerful vision to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives, we empower people across the UK to overcome life’s toughest challenges through creativity, compassion, and evidence-based practice.
Now, we’re looking for an experienced People & Culture Advisor to join our growing People team and support our mission to inspire positive change every day.
About the Role
As our People & Culture Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting managers and colleagues across the organisation by providing expert HR guidance on employee relations, onboarding, performance, and wellbeing. You’ll ensure Cranstoun’s values are embedded in everything we do—from policy to practice—while championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Reporting to a People Partner, you will help shape and deliver strategic people initiatives that drive engagement and organisational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on HR policies, employee relations, performance, and absence management.
- Oversee complex onboarding and probation management scenarios
- Maintain and update our HR Information System (HRIS), payroll documents, and reporting dashboards.
- Support the management of employee lifecycle activities such as probation, flexible working, family-friendly policies and off-boarding.
- Support People Partners with Employee Relations matters.
- Advise on Policies and procedures, best-practice, contractual entitlements, other HR related matters employee benefits and other employee related queries.
- Provide 1st Tier advice on people issues and 1st and 2nd Tier support with absence management
- Support with TUPE and Restructures
- Monitor and implement Employment changes and updates
- Collaborate on recruitment strategies, HR projects, and the development of new initiatives that support staff wellbeing and organisational excellence.
What We’re Looking For
- CIPD Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
- Solid understanding of UK employment law, HR policies, and procedures.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong IT and data management skills, including use of HR systems and MS Office Suite.
- Passionate about social justice and making a real difference in people’s lives.
Location & Flexibility
- Wimbledon Office
- Hybrid working options available (home-based with travel to sites as needed)
What We Offer
- Compatible salary
- Developmental opportunities
- A dynamic, mission-driven working environment
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Wellbeing Day
- Healthcare benefits
- Ongoing professional development and training
- The chance to truly impact people’s lives for the better
Ready to Help Us Rebuild Lives?
If you’re driven by purpose and ready to take your HR career to the next level with an organisation that’s creating real change, apply now to become our next People & Culture Advisor.
We are looking for a resilient and dedicated people to join our new specialist high risk domestic abuse service as Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA).
As a new service, we have 2 x full time IDVA positions available. These roles are full time, working a hybrid with two days per week expected to work from our centrally located office in Boscombe. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicants would be expected to travel regularly across the Dorset county.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As an IDVA you will provide high quality support to victims of domestic violence and abuse. You will deliver and provide support in five key areas to support victims to:
- Feel safer
- Feel informed about their rights and the criminal justice system
- Feel listened to and heard
- Be able to implement healthy coping mechanisms
- Be connected with services who are available to help them
Key Responsibilities:
As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- provide appropriate non-therapeutic support to victims of domestic abuse via their preferred contact method.
- undertake needs and risk assessments to develop tailored individual safety and support plans to address the specific needs of the victim.
- use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential record keeping and contribute to the collection of outcomes.
- liaise with the police, social services, CPS, and other agencies on the client's behalf, with the client's consent maintaining confidentiality
- provide information to victims to enable them to make informed choices about their future options.
About You:
Ideally, you will hold an approved and accredited IDVA qualification (or you must be willing to work towards one)
You will need:
- A strong understanding of domestic abuse and violence and the impact this has on victims.
- Experience of working with victims of crime (preferably domestic abuse) including completing risk assessments and safety planning
- Experience of managing a caseload and keeping clear case management records.
- Experience of adapting communication styles to be able to effectively communicate.
- An understanding of trauma informed practice and how to implement this within your work
- A through understanding of the criminal justice system and the Victim's Code
- An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements
- Good IT skills including experience with working within bespoke case management systems and using Microsoft Office Packages.
- Organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible
As an Internal Auditor, you will carry out detailed financial audits across a wide range of social care settings, including residential care, supported living, and extra care services. This is a hands‑on, varied role that involves significant national travel and provides the opportunity to directly observe and influence financial practices in frontline services, both safeguarding and empowering the people who we support.
Working largely independently during service visits, you will review financial records, assess financial controls, identify areas of concern or risk, and support services to improve their governance and compliance. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and frontline staff, offering guidance, problem‑solving support, and training where required.
Your work will help ensure that individuals receiving financial support, each with different levels of capacity, experience safe, empowering, and well‑managed financial care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct planned and unplanned financial audits nationwide, typically completing three audits per week (including occasional overnight stays).
- Produce clear, detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and required improvements.
- Identify financial irregularities, risks, or non‑compliance and recommend corrective actions.
- Escalate potential fraud or financial mismanagement in line with organisational procedures.
- Support investigations into financial concerns or discrepancies.
- Provide practical advice, coaching, and on‑site problem‑solving support to service teams.
- Deliver training to staff on financial responsibilities, procedures, and best practice.
- Analyse patterns and trends to contribute to wider policy, system, and training improvements.
- Represent the Internal Audit function in meetings and share key insights.
- Assist with financial incident management processes.
- Work proactively, managing your own schedule while providing regular updates to your line manager.
- Adhere to Creative Support’s values, policies, confidentiality standards, and Equal Opportunities Policy.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised, proactive, and confident working independently
- Able to travel regularly across the country, including overnight stays.
- Skilled at analysing financial information with strong attention to detail
- An excellent communicator who can build rapport and offer supportive guidance
- Committed to safeguarding, fairness, and high‑quality practice
- Motivated by making a positive difference to both staff and the people we support
- Enthusiastic to contribute to our collaborative and consultative team culture, where we strive for continuous improvement by harnessing individual’s strengths and interests.
Experience in auditing, financial governance, or social care is advantageous, but we welcome applicants from a range of professional backgrounds who can demonstrate the right skills and values.
Vacancy Reference Number: 88366
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support



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The Communications Lead will own GFO’s communications across both the organisation and OxFarmToFork, with a clear brief: to grow our reach, amplify the work of our network, and help translate what we do into income and impact. That means building and delivering a coherent annual comms plan, maintaining a consistent presence across our channels, and actively spotting the connections between GFO projects and OxFarmToFork that make for the strongest stories.
You’ll shape how GFO presents itself externally and make sure our communications work hard for the organisation.
The role is 0.4–0.5 FTE and can be worked flexibly across the week. We encourage interested candidates to discuss arrangements that suit their needs. The successful candidate will ideally be based within Oxfordshire and able to work from our Oxford office on Wednesdays, our team day.
What You’ll Be Doing
Communications Strategy and Planning
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Develop and own GFO’s annual communications plan, covering both GFO and OxFarmToFork, with clear goals, audiences, channels, and success measures.
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Advise the CEO and project leads on communications priorities and timing throughout the year.
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Track and report on communications performance, using data to inform decisions about content, channels, and audience engagement.
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Ensure comms plans meet funding requirements/deliverables for projects.
Content and Channel Management
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Write and publish content across GFO’s digital channels: social media (primarily Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook), the website, email newsletters, and blogs.
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Manage the social media presence for both GFO and OxFarmToFork: planning content calendars, writing copy, scheduling posts, and responding to engagement.
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Monitor and actively work to grow engagement metrics across key platforms, using platform analytics to understand what’s working and adjust accordingly.
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Maintain and update GFO’s website, including campaign pages, news, and project updates. Basic CMS work; more significant design or development can be contracted out.
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Write and distribute press releases and support media relations when opportunities arise.
Project and Campaign Communications
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Provide communications support for GFO campaigns across their full lifecycle, from initial promotion through to impact reporting – including the Great Big Green Lunch, the Pumpkin Festival, and the WISH initiative.
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Develop audience-appropriate messaging for OxFarmToFork, aimed at potential producers, institutional buyers, and the wider public.
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Support the production of funder reports and stakeholder updates by providing communications evidence and impact content.
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Brief and manage external contractors for specialist design work as needed.
Network and Stakeholder Communications
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Support GFO’s member network communications, keeping network members informed, engaged, and connected to GFO’s work.
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Help develop and maintain a CRM approach to stakeholder communications, ensuring key audiences receive timely and relevant updates.
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Contribute to event communications, including invitations, programmes, and follow-up content for events such as the Food Summit and Annual Celebration.
What You’ll Bring
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Demonstrable experience in a communications role, with responsibility for content creation and channel management.
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Strong writing skills across different formats and audiences: social media copy, newsletters, web content, and longer-form pieces.
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A solid understanding of social media platforms and how to grow and sustain audience engagement, including use of platform analytics.
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The ability to develop and deliver a communications plan, not just execute individual tasks.
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Confidence with basic website maintenance using a standard CMS (e.g. WordPress or similar).
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An organised, self-directed working style – comfortable managing a varied workload with limited day-to-day oversight.
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Genuine interest in food sustainability, community development, or the social/environmental sector.
Design skills aren’t essential – we can bring in contractors for specialist work. Experience with email marketing platforms, CRM systems, or SEO would be a bonus, as would a background in the charity or non-profit sector.
We’re a small team and we value warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative approach. If you don’t tick every box but feel the role is a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you – particularly from candidates with a range of lived experiences.
Good Food Oxfordshire is a dynamic, non-profit organisation working to create a fair, healthy and sustainable food system for everyone in Oxfordshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Social Care Service in Kent.
£27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC.
Want to feel in control of your career? 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.
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 who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother.
Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that.
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a move on Support Plan
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.'
Ensuring customers have full access to any move on welfare support by completing move on paperwork prior to customers move on date.
Liaising and building partnerships with local charities to support customers with move on items
Accompany customers to property viewings.
Helping to set up utilities for move on customers
Working proactively with the refuge and IDVA teams and referring any clients/customers to the IDVAs where required.
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits to which they are entitled
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Develop links with private sector landlords, estate agents and other housing providers in order to source additional units and move on accommodation
Deliver domestic abuse training and awareness raising to housing teams and local landlords forums
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Engage positively in reflective practice sessions with colleagues.
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager
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
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
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle
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.
Registered Manager
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Registered Manager to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Newham.
£44,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.(Some weekend and out of hours work may be required at times, as well as covering the organisational on call rota)
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
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
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:
Customer
- Quality, Safeguarding and Safety
- Be the CQC registered manager across services within the cluster
- Promote a person-centred culture and one of co-production
- Ensure that Services are striving for continuous improvement
- Lead on improvement action plans following quality audits and inspections and ensure improvement plans are prepared, monitored, complied with and improvements embedded
- Effective management of any safeguarding incidents and appropriate escalation of any emerging risks
- Work efficiently on HR issues and address in a prompt manner
- Work in partnership with all stakeholders, promoting a positive working relationship.
- Promote safe, consistent and predictable environments, in line with the Capable Environments framework
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:
- Proven experience of managing more than one service across a geographical area.
- The ability to quickly identify key areas of improvement required and to be able to effectively plan and implement the changes required
- Previous experience of working with management contracts and agreements
- Previous experience of delivering regulatory compliance
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
- Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
- Positive Behaviour Support Qualification or the willingness to complete this within 12 months of appointment
- Experience of transforming care / Hospital to home agenda
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're looking for two kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Workers to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets. No personal care or experience required.
£29,500 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
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
What you'll do:
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.
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager
- Conducting regular flat checks and medication spot checks.
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support plans / risk assessment plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to access local activities and services to maintain and improve health and well-being, avoid hospital admission, support to access and maximise welfare benefits
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
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
- Past or present experience in providing support to people with mental health, Learning Disability, Substance misuse and Autism.
Desirable:
- Worked in a customer care setting with transferrable skills.
About 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.
Mind in Croydon is seeking a motivated, empathetic and person-centred Mental Health Personal Independence Co-ordinator (MHPIC) to support adults experiencing mental health challenges to live independently and access the resources and services they need within their local communities. The MHPIC will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) framework. You will provide one-to-one support to individuals, helping them develop Personal Recovery Plans and Action Plans using Open Dialogue approaches, navigate local services, and build confidence and autonomy. The role involves community-based support, home visits, and liaison with carers, families, and a range of health, council, and voluntary sector professionals. You will act as a named keyworker, supporting individuals over a defined period to achieve their recovery goals and improve their mental health and wellbeing.
If you are committed to recovery-focused, person-centred care and want to make a tangible difference in the lives of people in Croydon, we would welcome your application.
Salary: £30,117 per annum
Terms: Fixed term until 31st July 2027 (with potential to extend)
Hours Full time, 36 hours a week (including occasional evening and weekend work as required)
Reports to: Mental Health Personal Independence Co-ordinator Manager
Based at: Mind in Croydon Fairfield House
10 Altyre Road, East Croydon, CR0 5LA
Flexible working with regular presence across our premises and community sites across the borough of Croydon.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV and a cover letter no longer than 2 A4 page , outlining your reasons for applying and demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Mind in Croydon is working to promote good mental health. It seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Main Responsibilities
• Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.
• Use the Citizens Advice Adviser Net website to find, interpret and communicate the relevant information.
• Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed decisions.
• Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.
• Negotiate with third parties such as statutory and non-statutory bodies as appropriate.
• Up to date knowledge of welfare benefits and demonstratable evidence of competence in providing benefits advice to clients in an audited environment.
• Refer internally or to other specialist services as appropriate, including but not limited to welfare, debt, housing and link work support services
• Ensure that all work conforms to the organisations’ office manual and the Citizens Advice quality standard and any other funding requirements, as appropriate.
• Ensure that work reflects and supports the Citizens Advice Service’s equality and diversity strategy.
• Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
Social policy
• Assist with social policy work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channel.
• Alert clients to social policy options.
Professional development
• Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.
• Read relevant publications.
• Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager.
• Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings as appropriate.
Other duties and responsibilities
• Complete the required training to comply with quality assurance processes.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.
• Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the Citizens Advice service.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.
About us
Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.
CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.
We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Days: To be worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday, with core hours between 8am – 6pm
Contract: Initial 12 months fixed-term contract (with option to extend), subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
Responsible to: Senior Strategic Lead (People and Place)
Place of work: Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles, Salford, M30 0FN
We are seeking to recruit to a brand-new post and are looking for an experienced and strategically minded person to strengthen Salford CVS’s strategic VCSE leadership role within Salford.
Main purposes of the post
To provide strategic leadership for Salford CVS’s place-based work, ensuring the VCSE sector is influential, represented and embedded within key strategic partnerships, boards and system-wide initiatives across Salford. The postholder will work closely with the Senior Strategic Lead for People and Place to shape strategic agendas, strengthen cross-sector relationships and ensure VCSE voices help influence the city’s long-term plans relating to Pride in Place, regeneration, housing, social value, climate action, culture, and wider place-based priorities.
For more information, please download the full Job Pack.
How to apply
Please download and complete our application form via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 13th May 2026.
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026 at Salford CVS offices in Eccles.
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to support the Major Giving & Events Manager with the development and delivery of the corporate partnerships programme with responsibility for account managing a portfolio of Bridge Partners and developing a pipeline of new business to build meaningful relationships with corporate partners.
This is a Hybrid role based on the south coast with flexible working options available.
The Company
An inspiring and passionate social welfare charity dedicated to helping those most in need, from elderly care to mental health, with a vision 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.
The Role
New Business
-Take strategic responsibility for securing new corporate partnerships and increasing sustainable corporate income in line with agreed annual targets.
- Independently manage and deliver against a significant six-figure corporate income budget, with clear KPI ownership and performance reporting.
Account Management
- Lead the account management of product partnerships and Bridge Partners, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled and partnerships are strategically grown year-on-year.
- Deliver high-quality, bespoke stewardship plans to maximise partner retention, income growth and long term value.
Cause Related Marketing
- Lead the research, development and growth of small to medium-sized commercial and cause-related marketing partnerships, ensuring alignment with the charity brand, values and strategic objectives.
The Candidate
Previous experience in an account management role developing, securing and retaining corporate and commercial partnerships and new business through effective and confident relationship building in a similar fundraising or sales role.
Ideally experience developing and delivering a corporate fundraising or sales strategy.
Successful track record of building relationships and successfully influencing business stakeholders.
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.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Join one of the UK's largest and most impactful charities - an organisation delivering life-changing services across communities nationwide. With a long history of social mission, they operate at scale across social welfare, community development, education, homelessness and support services.
THE ROLE
You will lead the provision of full management accounting support for a portfolio of key business areas, offering financial insight, analysis and proactive business partnering. Working closely with a Mission Management Accountant, you will help operational leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and plan effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary.
* Supporting budget holders with budgeting, planning and monthly monitoring.
* Providing financial advice, insights and training to non-finance stakeholders.
* Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end schedules.
* Supporting staffing/establishment analysis and headcount monitoring.
* Assisting income streams through invoice management.
* Producing financial modelling and strategic planning reports.
* Preparing year-end schedules and handling audit queries.
ABOUT YOU
* Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.
* Fully qualified accountant - such as ACCA, ACA.
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
Desirable experience: KPI development, strong excel ability.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
* Hybrid working: two days per week in the London office.
* 35-hour working week with a strong work-life balance.
* Pension: Matched pension contribution
* On-site café with discounts.
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
Please apply now for the opportunity to work with a large, purpose-led charity making a real difference across communities every day.
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The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity that supports people affected by Huntington's disease across England and Wales. We provide information, advice and support to families, friends, and healthcare professionals.
We are looking for three new team members to join our team of Specialist Huntington's Disease Advisers to support people affected by Huntington’s disease.
The roles available are:
• Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire, North & East Devon, Weston Supermare & Wiltshire Specialist Huntington’s Disease Adviser (part-time, 28 hours)
• East and South Yorkshire Specialist Huntington’s Disease Adviser (part-time, 21 hours)
• Surrey and South London Specialist Huntington’s Disease Adviser (part-time, 21 hours)
All roles available are home-based, but must be living in the area specified in the job title, as the job involves extensive travel within the region and occasional travel across England and Wales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who is dedicated and committed to the welfare of families affected by Huntington’s disease, developing and improving the quality of care that they receive. You will need to have skills gained within a Health and Social Care profession. Your main responsibilities will be to offer help, information, advice, support and education to everyone affected by Huntington’s disease and professionals involved in supporting them.
All three vacancies are on a part-time permanent contract. Due to team-wide commitments, you must be available to work on Tuesdays. All other working days (in line with contracted hours) may be flexible around your individual needs and the needs of the role. Regular working pattern will be agreed with your line manager upon successful appointment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to bring their knowledge, skills and experience to our organisation.
Learn more about the role in the job pack included.
We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. Providing this information is voluntary.
The Huntington's Disease Association is looking for someone with the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk, children and young people. We follow safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the people we work with. We require the successful candidate to provide two employment references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for enhance disclosure before joining the charity.
Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website.
Click on 'apply' to begin your application. To ensure your consideration, you must upload both a CV and cover letter (make sure to press 'upload' for both documents before completing the application process!).
Your application must include which of the 3 vacancies you are applying for. You must be located within the areas the role covers. Your cover letter should also include why you are applying for the role and how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The job description and person specification can be found within the job vacancy pack.
Applications submitted without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 17 May, 5pm.
First round interviews will be held online Thursday 4 - Friday 5 June. Second round interviews will be held in-person in London Thursday 11 - Friday 12 June.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
* 1 additional cultural or wellbeing leave day (pro rata for part-time staff)
* A pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
* Medicash scheme
* Travel-to-work scheme
* Flexible working approach
* Family forward policies
* Supportive and positive working environment
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities
We improve care and support services for people with Huntington’s disease, educate families and professionals, and champion people’s rights.





