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This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our sector-leading UK Voice and Influence Team, and work very closely with our brilliant SEEN Programme, as well as our Children's Services across the UK.
Please note: this role carries a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is from Black or Minoritised Ethnic (or ‘BAME', ‘Global Majority' or ‘African, Asian, Caribbean or Mixed heritage') community. We will confirm this prior to finalising our shortlist for interview.
The context:
Listening and responding to the voices and experiences of young people across the UK is a foundation of our three-year strategy – and in particular the voices of Black or Minoritised Ethnic young people, who are often less-heard.
Our vision is to build and support an engaged, diverse network (B-Amplified) of young people (aged 11-25) from across the UK who represent a broad range of identities and lived experiences, and who can speak out and work alongside Barnardo's in pursuit of our core purpose: Changing Childhoods, Changing Lives.
To help us do this, we are strengthening our B-Amplified Network and introducing new opportunities for young people to engage in our work, including through our new Lived Experience Ambassadors offer and an annual Youth Summit.
The challenge this role will help us address:
Black or Minoritised Ethnic children and young people are less visible and represented across Barnardo's work – in our Children's Services, and in our UK voice and influence work. This role will help us:
- Address ongoing feedback about the need for greater representation of Black or Minoritised Ethnic young people within B-Amplified, while also strengthening engagement from children's services to support pathways for a longer-term, stronger charity-wide approach to inclusive engagement.
- Identify and understand barriers within children's services that prevent meaningful engagement with Black or Minoritised Ethnic young people. This will help inform V&I, SEEN, and the wider organisation's approach to anti-racist practice, and excellent and inclusive voice and influence work.
Specifically, this role will:
- Lead on the recruitment, coordination and support of young people signed up as B-Amplified Network members – the role will be the dedicated member of staff to onboard, sustain engagement, and successfully support young people to transition and exit to other opportunities.
- Support the SEEN Ambassadors, and coordinate their engagement in the wider B-Amplified Network offer – bringing them more coherently into the wider voice and influence programme of work, and ensure there is a consistent approach to monitoring, evaluation, recording and reporting for this group of young people.
In year 1 of this role, we expect the focus to be on the anti-racism strand to excellent and inclusive services and, by extension, the increased engagement of Black or Minoritised Ethnic children and young people – locally, in services, and nationally, in national opportunities. As part of its ‘business as usual', this role will:
- Provide ‘hands-on' sessional and pastoral support for young people participating in the B-Amplified Network and those who are SEEN Ambassadors.
- Coordinate and support a programme of personal and skills development sessions for young people participating in the B-Amplified Network and those who are SEEN Ambassadors – such as training, webinars and similar – to ‘get them ready' to have a voice and influence in decision-making.
- Forge improved links between the B-Amplified Network and SEEN Ambassadors, to ensure clarity of role/s, engagement and our ‘menu' of opportunities.
For this role, we're looking for someone who brings: [shortlisting criteria]
- At least five years' experience in a role working directly with children and/or young people in a health, social care, education or youth work setting.
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating strategic voice and influence activities with young people – including through remote or virtual working.
- Knowledge and understanding of the practical application of anti-racist principles, practice and ways of working.
- Experience of working across complex structures, hierarchies and partnerships, with experience of working with a range of stakeholders at different levels and reporting through matrix arrangements.
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate projects, collaboratively and effectively.
- Excellent collaboration, networking and partnership-working skills.
Specific circumstances of this role:
The right candidate will:
- Be from a Black or Minoritised Ethnic (or ‘BAME', ‘Global Majority' or ‘African, Asian, Caribbean or Mixed heritage') community - this is a genuine occupational requirement.
- Live close to a national rail station and/or airport – as regular travel across the UK will be required, including overnight visits (1-2 times per month).
- Be able to work flexibly to accommodate direct work with young people outside of 'normal' hour (i.e. evenings and weekends).
Important to note:
We recognise the inherent power dynamics at play, and that the occupational requirement does not imply that the responsibility to ‘solve' the issue of diversity rests solely with a minoritised individual (or team). Instead, this role forms part of a wider, intentional commitment across the organisation to embed anti-racist and inclusive practice at every level and is why we have proposed a matrix management approach - to ensure the role is not siloed, but meaningfully supported and connected across teams.
A key focus will be to understand and address the structural and cultural barriers that children's services and internal teams may face when engaging with Black or Minoritised Ethnic young people.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programmes Manager (Peer Hubs)
We are looking for a Programmes Managers to lead the launch and development of our new regional hubs and our programmes designed to reduce the gap in employability within LGBTQIA+ young adults. The Programmes Manager (peer hubs) is a vital newly created role focused on bringing to life our operational strategy for 2026–2030.
As the programmes manager you will design and deliver a year-round curriculum, grow our digital and in-person communities, and ensure programmes are impactful, inclusive, and sustainable. In this role, you will also manage volunteers, build partnerships, and act as an ambassador for Blossom in the wider community.
Who We Are
We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are. We envision a world where LGBTQIA+ young adults live free from discrimination, poverty, and social disadvantage, thriving in inclusive communities where their potential is recognised, celebrated, and their rights are fully realised. Within our team, we value Inclusivity, Strength, Action, and Trust above all else.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver Strategy: Bring to life Blossom’s new programmes and broader operational strategy for 2026 to 2030 by taking overarching responsibility for programmes design & delivery across the charity including:
- Overall Management of Our Hub Launch & Delivery: Lead the creation of new local hubs in counties outside of Surrey and maintain delivery of existing hub’s including managing and recruiting a team of volunteers.
- Short-Term “Accelerator” Campaigns: Plan and execute thematic campaigns with the purpose of accelerating access to work.
- Digital Content & Community: Develop and launch online resources on our digital members portal.
- Management, Monitoring & Evaluation: Oversee, grow and maintain a central database of service users and volunteers, tracking their progress against performance and outcome measures. Physically attend and evaluate service delivery. Collecting and reporting on metrics, case studies & generalised feedback. Seek areas of improvement, and connect with service users & leaders.
- Community Partnership Building: Act as the key representative of Blossom and build our profile, launch new partnerships, and maximising existing partners in new locations with partner from a range of backgrounds.
- Project Management: Manage and report on project budgets, develop and implement detailed plans, ensure deliverables are met on time and to standard, and drive continuous improvement across all project phases.
For the full person specefication & Job Description please refer to the application pack below.
What It's Like Working for Blossom
As the programmes managers (peer hubs) you'll join our small close-knit, entrepreneurial-minded team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming the lives of our service users. At Blossom, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential - which is why, as standard, all team members receive:
- Flexible Working: Use up to 20 hours of your contracted week flexibly outside of our core hours.
- Staff Discounts: Access unique discounts especailly for charity workers.
- Apprenticeship Scheme: We offer degree level study to staff who wouldn't otherwise be able to access higher education.
- IVF, Adoption & Transition leave: We know families don't always come in traditional shapes and sizes and that's why we offer enhanced leave for accessing the support you need.
- Relaxed Dress Code: We encourage everyone to come to work in an appropriate way that affirms who they are and makes them feel comfortable.
This role requires a full UK Driving Licence & Access to a car.
The successful candidate will need to pass a Criminal Background Check & referencing.
Applications close 11:30pm on Sunday 19th October & first stage interviews will take place on 27th, 28th and 29th October.
We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working Pattern: Primarily based in Torfaen. Offices are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. All staff must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the women and children.
Salary: £23,970 - £24,480 (pro-rated) after successful completion of 6 months’ probation
Location: Contractually based in our Hwb in: Pontypool. Covering referrals from: Torfaen
Conrtact type: Permanent (in line with funding). Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
- 21hrs per week (Part time)
- Monday’s Wednesday and Fridays
- All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
- Participate in organisational on call rota (paid)
Accountable to: Support Service Coordinator
Purpose of the post : To provide specialised, holistic support to adults and families who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence, and are being supported within Community services in Torfaen
Who are we looking for?We are looking for a compassionate, reflective, and person-centred individual to join our team in delivering trauma-informed support to adults and families. This role is about more than providing a service—it’s about striving for people to feel safer, gain more control, and have choice over decisions about their future.
You’ll work collaboratively to create environments where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected, and where their experiences and strengths shape the support, they receive.
Specific responsibilities
- Collaborate with individuals and team members to provide trauma informed support to a caseload of adults and young people within community settings.
- Assess and manage risk sensitively and collaboratively, promoting safety through strengths-based approaches that recognise each person’s lived experience.
- Co-develop personalised support and/or safety plans with individuals, ensuring goals are meaningful, achievable, and shaped by the person’s own priorities and values.
- Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and organisational policies, maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and emotional safety.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records that reflect the support provided, using respectful, person-centred language
- Provide clear, compassionate signposting to internal and external services, guided by the individual’s expressed needs, interests, and readiness.
- Create regular opportunities for feedback, ensuring Cyfannol’s services are shaped by the voices and experiences of those supported.
- Contribute to audits and reporting, engaging positively with service improvement plans and recognising the value of reflective learning and continuous development.
- Participate actively in clinical and managerial supervision, using these spaces for reflection, learning, and maintaining emotional wellbeing in a supportive environment.
- Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with external agencies, advocating for the needs and rights of individuals in a way that promotes trust and partnership.
General responsibilities
Contribute to the:
- Development and achievement of our Vision, Mission and Objectives.
- Promotion of our values, culture and aspirations.
- Creation of a safe, supportive and explorative working environment.
- Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Upholding of our Policies and Procedures.
It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances
A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use are essential for this role.
Closing Date: 21st October 2025
Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.
Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £25,066 – £26,632 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: Full or Part Time
More than a job. A chance to be part of a child’s journey, helping them thrive in a safe, caring, and joyful environment.
About St Elizabeth’s Centre
St Elizabeth’s is a vibrant, values-led charity set in 60 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs including epilepsy and learning disabilities.
Our unique site includes a school, college, supported living for adults, children’s homes, and on-site therapies — all working together to create a safe, joyful and aspirational environment where every person is supported to live life to the full.
Whether it’s helping someone bake their first cake, swim their first length, or make their first friend, we celebrate every achievement — big or small.
About the Role
Are you a kind, patient, person and passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Care and Support Workers to join our close-knit team supporting children with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs.
As a Care Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in empowering individuals across both our Children’s Homes (ages 5–19). You’ll build strong, respectful relationships and provide high-quality, person-centred support that helps people grow in confidence, develop skills, and discover joy in everyday experiences.
What you’ll do
- Support individuals in their personal care, wellbeing and day-to-day routines
- Encourage participation in daily life, education, community activities and fun experiences like swimming, shopping, baking, cinema trips and day outings
- Supporting children in school, play, and therapy activities, recording progress and achievements in line with care and safeguarding requirements.
- Work flexibly as part of a wider team including education staff, therapists, nurses and families
- Follow clear support plans and behaviour support strategies to promote safety and dignity at all times
What we’re looking for
- This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, committed, and ready to make a real difference.
- Someone with a genuine love for working with children.
- Calm, observant, and reliable – especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Experience with epilepsy, learning disabilities, or complex needs is a plus (but full training will be provided).
- A great communicator who’s confident working with families and professionals.
- Flexibility to work mixed shifts (7am – 2:30pm/ 2:30pm – 9:45pm) and weekends.
Training and Support
Don’t worry if you don’t have experience in every area – we provide:
- Full induction and ongoing training with our knowledgeable Learning and Development Trainers, Nursing team and other professionals from across the service (including epilepsy awareness and emergency protocols) All completed in our dedicated Learning Zone!
- Opportunities for career progression into senior roles and recognised care qualifications (e.g. RQF Level 3 in Residential Childcare)
- A supportive and welcoming team environment
What we offer
We want you to feel your best so you can give your best. In return for your hard work, we offer:
- Full-time and part-time roles available
- Shift patterns: early (7:00am–2:30pm) and late (2:15pm–9:45pm)
- 25 days’ holiday bank holidays
- 20% uplift for weekend overtime
- Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Free on-site parking and DBS
- Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
- Blue Light Card discounts and discounted gym membership at Manor of Groves
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform
Important Information
Please note that our location is not on a public transport route, so access to your own vehicle or reliable transport is essential when working outside of the set shift patterns.
Apply Now
Visit our website to apply. Interviews are held on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out.
Inclusion & Safeguarding
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. St Elizabeth’s is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for all.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This role involves regulated activity; applying if barred from such activity is a criminal offence.
Live life to the full. Help others do the same.
Join us at St Elizabeth’s.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join our Buckinghamshire Team.
As an Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Your role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role demands flexibility due to the role involving travel around Buckinghamshire, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
Hours of Work: Full-Time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Location: Home based with travel in and around the Buckinghamshire area.
(Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport)
Salary: starting salary £24,242.40 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Independent Advocate Requirements:
Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.
Desirable:
Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years’ service!
Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
1 Community Leave Day per annum.
Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
Auto enrolment Pension plan
Death in service cover.
Bike to work scheme.
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients’ best interests.
Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don’t wait, click apply now!
Closing Date: 9AM, Friday 7th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)
Interview Date: TBC
An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
We’re proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.
Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce/this team/department/job role.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a part-time Money Skills Coordinator to help us deliver our ambitious plans to equip more individuals with money skills. The primary purpose of this role is to manage Crosslight’s money skills courses that are attended by the local community as well as our debt advice clients. These are delivered online or in-person in a range of different locations across our network.
The role holder will take ownership of the planning and running of our money skills workshops, including setting them up on our systems. They will also act as a ‘champion’ for the courses, promoting them internally and externally, including through community engagement and outreach in different locations. And they will have the opportunity to deliver some of our workshops, as well as supporting and equipping our volunteers to do so to a high standard.
For the right candidate, this role is an exciting opportunity to play a part in supporting a wide range of people, through excellent organisational, interpersonal, technical and presentation skills.
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Full training given
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The role is based in our Kensington head office and across a range of locations in South & West London and West Kent, delivering in-person support to our branches running our Money Skills workshops. The role will also entail some evening working e.g. workshops, forums or team training (TOIL will be available). There may be some opportunities for remote working.
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Contract start date (as soon as possible)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you believe that young people should have Somewhere to Go, Something to Do, and Someone to Listen after school? Do you want to inspire, motivate and guide young people to navigate the challenges they may face in today’s world?
If so, there is a place for you on the team at the Swan Youth Project!
Job Title: Youth Worker
Reporting To: The Head of Swan Youth Project
Work Location: In Person at The Swan Youth Centre, Berkhamsted and local area.
Part-time Hours: The role holder must be available to work Monday to Friday, covering the core hours of 3.30pm – 6.15pm when we are working directly with our young people during term time, totalling 13.75 hours per week.
Pay: £12.60 per hour – pay scale dependent on experience
ABOUT THE SWAN YOUTH PROJECT
The Swan Youth Project (SYP) Limited is a Berkhamsted based registered charity which offers 11-16+ years old of Berkhamsted and the surrounding area, a safe and secure recreational facility within which they can relax and socialise away from the stresses of school or home life. To support them in this we provide a daily drop-in facility with organised activities at the centre as well as holiday programmes, workshops, music gigs and so much more.
The SYP centre is well equipped with a DJ booth, pool table, table football, Internet room, chill-out room, Wii & Xbox, coffee bar and a fully equipped band practice room. A free snack and hot drink are offered to all members (some of whom may not have eaten all day).
ABOUT THE ROLE: You will help plan, execute and engage in activities that enhance member development.
Duties will include:
1. Running daily sessions both in the centre and off-site activities / trips
2. Assist with the planning and set up of specific activities
3. Engage and build positive relationships with young people, responding appropriately to challenging situations
4. Create a calm and safe environment for both the young people and the staff.
5. All team members take on a share of the activities required for the smooth running of the centre; i.e. running our social media channels, fundraising, timely completion of all required centre checks
ABOUT YOU:
You will have some experience working with young people; this could be through volunteer work, youth coaching, or as part of a formal qualification route. Full training will be given to develop you on this rewarding career path. What is most important is that you;
· Bring a passion for working with young people and a genuine interest in their personal development and well-being
· Have excellent pastoral skills including active listening, empathy, and building rapport with our members
· Have the ability to remain calm and composed in sometimes challenging situations, and flexible to juggle multiple tasks in the moment
· Be a team player and contribute to the running of sessions and programmes for the benefit of all members
· Be Resilient with a positive mindset and the ability to adapt to sometimes demanding and changeable situations
What we offer
- Meaningful work; knowing you are making a real difference to the young people as they develop towards adulthood.
- Competitive salary benchmarked against the Youth Work sector.
- Training both in-house and external to enable continued self-development to deliver high-level provision to our members.
- High street location, with free parking & close to transport links
The SWAN Youth Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
As part of the selection process, all candidates must be willing to undertake a DBS check and subscribe to the DBS update service
Date posted: 19 September 2025, The closing date for applications is: 22nd October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an interesting and stimulating opportunity to play a crucial role leading our client services team. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing all client facing activities, using their skills and experience to guide and support those delivering front line services. The creation and maintenance of an atmosphere of acceptance, empathy and empowerment are crucial. Thereby, improving the lives of all we work with.
The Client Services department encompasses our Employment Project, Counselling Service, a wide range of Wellbeing Activities, Bridge the Gap and a Safe Haven facility.
Oakleaf Enterprise has been operating within the local community for 28 years. We practice what we preach and have a generous holiday allowance and staff wellbeing package.
Main duties & responsibilities
1. Oversee all client facing activities ensuring KPI’s are met, and staff, volunteers and clients are actively supported.
2. Recruit and line manage Client Services department inc. Paths to Success, Bridge the Gap and Safe Haven teams, and ensure staffing level meets funding requirements and client need.
3. Ensure all staff, volunteers and activity leaders have the appropriate DBS checks and training to safely support our clients.
4. Develop, motivate, and support client facing teams alongside researching appropriate training. Including being hands on and supporting with key components of the role such as client reviews and engagement when demand requires.
5. Work closely with statutory providers and VCSE organisations to ensure service delivery and cohesive management of staff.
6. Assist with negotiations at all levels from venue hire to major funders in the development and provision of client facing activities.
7. Provide ad-hoc, on call, operational and clinical support to staff working out of hours.
8. Ensure reporting is completed on time and accurately to the Chief Executive, key funders and Statutory partners.
9. Maintain an awareness and in-depth working knowledge of challenges faced by Oakleaf clients’. Maintaining good working relationships clients and volunteers, ensuring Oakleaf services are in response to their needs.
10. Work closely with fundraising team to develop new services and regularly review and report on existing projects.
11. Maintain an awareness of project end dates and work with the senior management team to create a realistic, achievable and sustainable plans.
12. Ensure the client database is kept up to date and is regularly reviewed and adapted in line with different projects.
13. Work within the senior management team and play a strategic part in ensuring organisation wide decisions are in Clients best interests.
14. Work with accounts to ensure budgets are recorded accurately, all invoices are accurate and assigned to the correct funding stream.
Other
1. Attend fundraising & charity events as required.
2. Ensure the organisations confidentiality procedures are adhered to.
3. Ensure maintenance of a safe & efficient working environment in accordance with current Health & Safety legislation including the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Environmental Health & other Directives
4. Perform any other reasonable duties as may be requested by the CEO.
This job description is an indicator of general areas of responsibility & will be amended in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation & in consultation with the post holder.
In your cover letter please detail your previous relevant experience and awareness of supporting individuals with their Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Transforming lives through the provision of support, training and wellbeing activities, building new futures with adults managing their mental health
We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Workers to join our East London Apartments service in Hackney.
£25,972.00 Per Annum working 36 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? 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.
East London Apartments provides 24 hour accommodation based support for up to 31 individuals with complex histories, multiple traumas, complex personality disorder(s) and a varied, disrupted housing history with experience of homelessness as well as individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and enduring mental health conditions who are under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
East London Apartments implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach which was developed to support people out of homelessness, in particular those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. However, its application is far broader than only homelessness. It considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.
When working with individuals with complex needs, who may display challenging, chaotic behaviours, regularly testing boundaries and have experienced multiple traumas as a result of abuse, neglect, years of street homelessness, or long stays in mental health hospitals, it is integral that the post holder is motivated to support individuals to progress. They should continually hold aspirations for individuals despite multiple setbacks, and display emotional resilience, able to process challenging incidents and remain motivated to deliver excellent support.Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
This role involves waking nights shifts on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with10 hour shifts.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
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
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant 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. 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.
Use your culture and people leadership expertise to support the dynamism and excellence of a fast-growing and highly respected youth charity.
We are seeking an exceptional culture and people leader who brings experience of supporting organisational growth and excellence.
One YMCA is now one of the largest YMCA’s in Europe and our focus is supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire to develop the skills and confidence to live their life to the full.
In the last five years, we have trebled our income to £40m, and more than doubled our staff numbers to 750. This is a new role that we have created to provide leadership to a strategically critical function and to develop our staff and culture so that we maximise our social impact across our 160 sites.
You will be responsible for developing a culture and people strategy in line with our organisational plan, elevating the culture and people function to be as proactive and value adding as possible, and ensuring a thriving, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic organisation and are attracted to the challenge of working with highly committed staff, serving people with complex needs and in a context of organisational growth, we would love to hear from you.
For more information please see the job pack attached. Closing date 23rd October.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: London based, with hybrid working in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy
About the role
The Data Governance & Operations Manager at Crisis is a pivotal role in our transformation journey. You will lead the development of data governance, architecture, and operational processes that ensure our data is trusted, accessible, and used responsibly to drive our mission to end homelessness.
You will oversee data operations including selections, integrations, and data engineering, ensuring that work is efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational priorities. Working closely with the Head of Technology, the Infrastructure and Business Systems teams, and the Insight function, you will help establish a modern, unified, and well-governed data environment built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Fabric.
We are bold with a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will lead and support a skilled team, helping colleagues to develop critical skills to make the most out of our evolving technology stack. You will nurture cross-departmental relationships and play a key role in shaping how Crisis connects and uses data across fundraising, volunteering, client services, and finance. Your work will help ensure that data processes are effective today and ready for the future, making a clear and impactful contribution to Crisis’ mission.
About you
- You have strong experience in data governance and operations, ideally within a Microsoft environment, and can turn frameworks and policies into practical, proportionate processes that people can adopt easily
- You understand how data from systems such as Dynamics CRM, Finance, and others can be structured and integrated within modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric
- You are a clear, confident communicator who can bring technical and non-technical colleagues together around shared goals, demonstrating a collaborative and inclusive approach
- You have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and can build credibility across diverse teams including fundraising, volunteering, client services, and policy
- You are committed to data quality, stewardship, and responsible use, and you can help embed these values across the organisation in an equitable and accessible way
- You share Crisis’ commitment to being bold, impactful, collaborative, and equitable in everything we do
Please see the full Job Pack linked below for a detailed list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We will lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am to 4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more (full list of benefits available on our website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves, and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs. Instead, please complete the work history section and answer the screening questions so we can assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 (at 23:59)
Interview process: Competency-based interview
Interview date and location: Week commencing 3 November 2025. Two online interviews
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Accessibility
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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Unfold is an established local charity, supporting young people and families in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea to get where they want to be, identifying and achieving their goals through mentoring and peer support.
For over 35 years, we have been supporting people who face social injustice, from families seeking asylum and young people excluded from school to women rebuilding confidence after hardship. Our programmes are rooted in empowerment and inclusion, led by trained volunteers who mentor, listen, and champion change.
Last year, we supported over 450 women, young people, and families, and with our team now 19-strong, we’re growing our reach, our partnerships, and our impact.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Programme Coordinator who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to social change.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll coordinate Unfold’s mentoring programmes, from recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer mentors to assessing and matching young people. You’ll also play a key role in delivering our weekly Youth Support Groups for young people seeking asylum, developing partnerships, and ensuring each mentoring journey is well-supported, safe, and impactful.
You’ll work closely with the Programme Manager and a small, dynamic team to help us deliver a quality, inclusive service that puts young people’s needs at the centre.
About You
You’ll bring:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust.
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Good data management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Understanding of the volunteer sector and what makes volunteer experiences meaningful.
- Experience working with young people or children, with empathy and sensitivity to their needs.
- Confidence in public speaking and facilitating group sessions.
- A passion for supporting families to improve outcomes for children and young people.
- Experience in partnership management and workshop facilitation.
You’ll be personable, people-oriented, and a good listener. You'll thrive in community settings and will be willing to work the occasional evening or weekend to support activities and events.
Why Join Us?
- Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
- Pension: We offer a generous pension provision. New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months, we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
- Team working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse, and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
- Training opportunities: We want to ensure that our team is continuously learning and building expertise in their field. For this reason, we offer each team member two days per year dedicated to professional development and training opportunities.
- Wellbeing - How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions are leading on the design and delivery of our wellbeing strategy, including the review of our quarterly wellbeing survey. Staff have regular supervision sessions to encourage reflection and discussion on our work and wellbeing. Additionally, we’re excited to introduce three days a year dedicated to team-building activities. These days are an opportunity to build skills, foster connections, and recharge as a team!
- Flexible working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
- Working Environment: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace and free hot and cold drinks. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end of life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job Description
You’ll join Marie Curie’s Policy & Public Affairs team in Scotland – part of our award-winning UK Policy & Research Directorate. We are a collaborative, passionate, and evidence-driven team working to influence national and local government, challenge inequalities, and ensure palliative and end of life care is accessible and high-quality for everyone.
As Senior Policy Manager, you’ll play a leading role in shaping Scotland’s end of life care agenda. You will develop evidence-based policies, build influential relationships with decision-makers, and lead strategic campaigns to drive meaningful change. Working alongside colleagues across the UK, you’ll help deliver Marie Curie’s vision of a Scotland where everyone’s right to palliative care becomes a reality.
Your Impact:
- Lead development of high-impact policy projects to influence end of life care in Scotland.
- Build and maintain relationships with MSPs, ministers, government officials, and sector leaders.
- Develop and deliver public affairs and campaign strategies to influence decision-makers.
- Analyse and respond to government consultations and legislative developments.
- Represent Marie Curie Scotland externally through media, conferences, and events.
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners across the UK to deliver evidence-led, coordinated policy change.
- Contribute to the Scotland policy team’s strategic direction and deputise for the Associate Director when required.
Key Criteria:
- Significant experience leading policy and public affairs work, ideally in health or social care.
- Strong political awareness and proven ability to influence at national and local levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting high-quality reports and briefings.
- Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of Scottish Government and Parliament structures, and health and social care policy context.
- Experience engaging with media and speaking at public events.
- Commitment to tackling inequity and improving end of life experiences for all.
Please see the full job description .
Additional Information
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 28 Oct 2025.
Salary: £45-50,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Based: Home-based with regular travel to Edinburgh
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
As Fundraising Assistant at sister charities, ACCT UK and CCFA, you will play a key role in the growth of existing fundraising and in the creation of new income streams. Stewarding fundraisers, helping to develop new and existing fundraising campaigns, building relationships internally within the cadet organisations and externally with Trusts and Foundations, corporates and major givers. You will provide administrative and operational support, including maintaining the fundraising database. Working closely with the rest of the Development team and in particular the Marketing department to ensure that both charities can provide increasing financial support to cadets and adult volunteers across the UK.
Essential Skills
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of Word and Excel
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will join a small, friendly and supportive team who believe collaboration is the key to success. By joining our team you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 9th November 2025.
Interviews will be held at Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton St, London EC2A 4DW during the week commencing Monday 24th November 2025.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergoing a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Service Manager
Location: Derby City (office based)
Salary: £40,627.32 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. As part of this role, you will be required to work from site and participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Service Manager to lead on the delivery of high-quality services to the women and their children living in our refuges and survivors of domestic abuse supported by our community outreach service.
We are recruiting for Service Manager who is passionate about supporting survivors who are impacted by domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. This is a multifaceted, fast paced, and exciting role where you will join our team in Derby to lead on the delivery and development of high-quality refuge and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes.
Our service provision in Derby includes culturally specific service for South Asian women as well as a specialist multiple disadvantage support worker who support survivors facing enhanced needs.
The post holder will provide line management and support to the accommodation based and the outreach service staff. This will include providing supervision on complex and high-risk cases, overseeing operational emergencies, and ensuring high standards of casework. You will also ensure that all service users in refuges and the outreach service always receive a high-quality support service in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures.
The Service Manager will lead on the delivery of the multiagency aspect of work, working jointly with the Refuge teams and wider stakeholders to deliver best services to the survivors.
Candidates must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to vulnerable people, managing, and motivating staff, managing casework as well as working within multiagency setting. In addition, you must have an excellent knowledge of domestic abuse and other gender-based violence and its impact on survivors.
You will have knowledge of relevant criminal and civil law legislation, as well as Housing and Health and Safety legislation.
As member of the management team, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call management service.
The service manager will be responsible for ensuring that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully, this includes ensuring that the services operate within the allocated budget and that Refuge’s high-quality standards are maintained. The role may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team.
The job involves working closely with staff that support survivors and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse and other gender-based violence.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 6 November 2025
Interview Date: 18 and 19 November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.