Social worker jobs in brent, derby

About the role:

Step into a role where your leadership can spark real change - not just for individuals facing some of the toughest moments in their lives, but for your own professional journey too. As the first Service Manager at Single Homeless Project's (SHP’s) brand new Westminster Harrow Road Assessment Hub, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic responses to street homelessness. This isn’t just management - it’s the chance to lead a skilled, passionate team delivering intensive, life-affirming support in an area with some of the highest levels of need in London. Every day brings new challenges, fast decisions, and the opportunity to make an immediate difference to our clients lives.

You’ll oversee a highly motivated team working quickly and compassionately to assess needs, open up housing pathways, and connect people with vital services - from healthcare and immigration advice to long-term housing and reconnection with their home boroughs. Through your leadership, you’ll ensure the hub runs smoothly and effectively, reducing time spent on the streets and creating space for lasting change. This is a role for someone who thrives on fast-paced, meaningful work and who’s ready to develop their career in a forward-thinking organisation like SHP, where innovation, collaboration and personal growth are part of the everyday.

About you:

• Strong background in homelessness, housing, or support services.
• Confident in leading multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments.
• Understands trauma-informed care and the importance of personalised, outcome-focused support.
• Skilled and experienced in building partnerships and navigating complex systems with confidence and clarity.
• Committed to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people.

About us:

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

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

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

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

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 15th June at midnight

Interview date: Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th June Online via Microsoft Teams

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

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions.

At the Guide Dogs our Access Assistants help our employees to live the life they choose by working as a driver and support worker to enable the person supported to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively. An Access Assistant does not fulfil the role for the individual but enables the person supported to carry out their role by supporting tasks to enable them to be successful in their role.

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This role will include driving daily, working closely with the Habilitation Specialist. You will ideally be located within a 30-minute commute of NG9, use of vehicles will be discussed in more detail at interview. You’ll be working 22 hours per week and the majority of hours are likely to be spread across 3 days between 9am to 5pm. However, there may be some flexibility around how hours can be split, which we are happy to discuss at interview.

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The Access Assistant will be confident when driving to new and unfamiliar locations and will possess strong written skills, including the ability to take accurate notes and keep clear records. They should be comfortable using basic IT tools such as email, word processing, and data entry programs. The role requires someone who can follow verbal instructions and work independently once tasks have been explained. Reliability and good time management are important, as is the physical ability to lift and carry items when needed.

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Previous experience working with individuals who have physical or sensory processing access needs would be beneficial, as would familiarity with accessibility software or adapting digital and printed content. Experience supporting professional or training events may also be useful.

The successful candidate will approach their work with a calm, friendly, and respectful manner, maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality. They should be adaptable, open to varied tasks, and comfortable working one-to-one or in unfamiliar environments. A commitment to inclusion and accessibility, and working in a values-led way, is central to this role.​

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No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.

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About Us

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.

If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Every day is different at Guide Dogs. And no person with sight loss is the same. We work side by side, on our sites and in the community, in schools and on our streets, supporting people to live the life they choose. Our staff therefore also work in different ways to support the delivery of our life changing work.

 

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

Location: Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham sites, and locations across the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham (CAHF), part of the national Citizens Advice network, is a thriving local advice organisation that provides information, advice and casework support to 18,000 local people per year. We are recruiting for the brand new role of Early Intervention Training Coordinator.

The Tackling Destitution Together project is a partnership between Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham and Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank aimed at enabling eff ective early intervention in the borough and focussing on support for local disabled people. The project is a pilot, funded by Citizens Advice and Trussell Trust national bodies for 1 year.

We will do this by; training frontline workers & volunteers on the main issues aff ecting those at risk of poverty and on how to eff ectively navigate systems to resolve these issues. Using training and resources to enhance the conversations held at an early stage and focus on connecting people with information and support before they fall into crisis. Hand holding people through these journeys navigating the system and resolving the root cause of their issues. Embedding research and participation to demonstrate the impact of this approach.

We will know we have succeeded if; our training off er is taken up by those agencies seeing people at crisis trigger points. The agencies we support report improved confi dence to assess and signpost before a crisis. Indicators of crisis, such as food bank referrals, reduce in number. We can demonstrate the impact of hand holding support to prevent people from reaching crisis.

In this role you will bring:

• Experience developing and delivering training (in-person and/or digital)
• Understanding of social welfare systems, particularly benefi ts, housing, and debt
• Confi dent using digital tools (e.g. YouTube, online forms, resource hubs)
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and the value of lived experience

Why Work with Us?

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. Join a team where your leadership will make a real impact. We offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with long service
• Paid service closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working upon completion of the probation period, where possible
• Access to our in-house learning platform for career and role development
• Personal development opportunities through our Network Equity Groups
• 24/7 employee support through our wellbeing service
• Ongoing performance management and training development

Experience in an advice-giving charity is beneficial but not essential.

Closing Date: 10am Monday 9th June 2025

Interview Date: Following week commencing 16th June 2025

A great opportunity to coordinate services for adult carers experiencing mental health issues in Merton, South West London.

Jigsaw4u is a charity with a proud 27 year history in supporting mental health and wellbeing in South West London. We are seeking a support worker who shares our values and person-centred approach, and who is passionate about helping adult carers (those with caring responsibilities).

This role presents an exellent opportunity to gain experience in, and knowledge of, social support work and mental health services, and would provide a great first step for those interested in building a career in this area.

The role is 4 days (28 hours) per week. Full time (35 hours per week) may be available if required.

Role in Context

Jigsaw4u’s Carers Peer Support Service supports adult carers in the London Borough of Merton through emotional support and access to information, opportunities and practical advice.

Working alongside other VCSE peer support providers in the Borough, other carer organisations or providers of statutory carers work, the post holder will work on improving pathways and coordinating services for adult carers experiencing mental health issues, often as a direct result of caring.  The post holder should have lived experience of being a carer, or of mental health challenges experienced by themselves or a close friend or family member

 

1. Purpose of the job

Be responsible in the designated area for:

• Delivery of one-to-one and group peer support sessions designed for and by adult carers
• Collecting data and reporting on direct work delivered with adult carers
• Collaborative working with the Merton Peer Support Partnership
• Developing and enhancing relationships with strategic partners
• Maintaining and striving to improve service delivery standards and effectiveness

1. Main duties

• Providing emotional and wellbeing support for carers through one-to-one, person-centred interventions
• Working flexibility to support carers aged 18 and over, who are caring for someone with mental health difficulties or experiencing mental health issues, often as a direct result of caring
• Empower and support carers to become involved in local Mental Health developments, particularly within SWLSTG
• Encourage and assist the uptake of Carers Assessments and the ability of carers and their families to assess their own needs to develop solutions and manage resources
• Assist carers in accessing opportunities for breaks from caring through activities within the partner organisations and external agencies
• Delivering time-limited, outcome-focused interventions to support personal outcomes so carers feel emotionally and practically supported
• Group-based support to address intended specific outcomes
• Encouraging access to local services to promote community inclusion and connectedness, enabling sustainable recovery and support
• Practical support to help carers access the right services and support based on needs, preferences, and the options available
• Evaluation of interventions provided through use of Outcomes Star and other
• agreed measurement tools
• To assist the Service Manager in creating monitoring reports
• To attend professional/monitoring meetings if required

Housing Officer

We’re looking for a dedicated Housing Officer to join a small, passionate team making a big difference in women’s lives across West London.

Position: Housing Officer
Location: Hammersmith, London / Hybrid (Tuesdays in the office)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Activity-Based Working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,120 per annum

Closing date: Sunday 15th June (midnight)
Interviews/assessments: Monday 23rd June

About the role:
You’ll join a growing organisation during an exciting period of change, helping deliver excellent housing services for over 1,000 residents. Reporting to the Housing Manager, you'll manage a patch of properties and be responsible for a range of tenancy management functions, including lettings, rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and resident engagement. You’ll work collaboratively across teams to support residents’ independence and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering tenancy services such as allocations, lettings, tenancy audits, and rent management
• Managing anti-social behaviour cases and ensuring legal use of housing stock
• Supporting residents with rehousing, transfers, mutual exchanges, and benefits advice
• Building strong relationships with residents and engaging them in service delivery
• Working with contractors, third parties, and internal teams to deliver responsive services
• Maintaining accurate records and working to KPIs on income and tenancy sustainment

To perform well in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience of delivering excellent customer service, ideally within housing or support services
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to remain calm and empathetic when handling complex or sensitive issues
• A good grasp of IT and CRM systems, plus strong numerical skills
• A proactive, can-do approach to service delivery
• An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in the context of social housing

Previous experience in Social Housing is preferred but not essential.

About the organisation:
The organisation was founded in 1920 by women and men who understood the challenges faced by women trying to secure affordable, safe, and independent housing at the time. The need for safe, secure, affordable housing for single women is as great as ever. They remain committed to making a positive difference to women’s lives by providing high quality homes and services.

Their vision is for all single women across London to have access to a safe, secure and affordable home.

Their mission is to offer single women access to safe, secure and good quality affordable homes and services that enable women to live a good quality of life. To influence other housing providers so they understand the needs of single women and offer services that meet this need.  Their values, co-created with their staff and residents, reflect both their history and their future Putting residents 1st, we are Open,  Nurturing great relationships with Equality, Empowerment and Respect being at the core of what we do.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Tenancy Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, Housing Advisor, Supported Housing Officer, Lettings Officer, Tenancy Support Worker, Income Recovery Officer, Housing Services Officer, or Resident Liaison Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

This position will focus on delivery of the Preventing Intimate Partner Abuse (“PIPA”) course – comprising individual and group sessions - and working closely with Thames Valley Police. RISE has also developed a range of Out of Court Resolution interventions for a range of offences, which are delivered online and in person, which the postholder will deliver. These include group and one-to-one courses to address a range of specific types of offending, including domestic abuse, inappropriate sexual behaviours, hate crime, assault on emergency workers, as well as other types of offences, and any new interventions developed in the coming years. This may include acting as a single point of contact to secure the offender’s engagement, working alongside other partners to address the offender’s needs, with the aim of eliciting behaviour change and reducing reoffending

Groupwork/one-to-one delivery:

· Deliver a range of short interventions which include group work, one to ones, embedding in a multi-agency approach to domestic abuse in the area.

· Manage cases with a range of complex needs and behaviours.

· Ensure delivery is in accordance with tasks outlined in the RISE Domestic Abuse Perpetrator manual and process mapping.

· Undertake holistic assessments that identify risk and protective factors, and develop bespoke support plans. 

· Adhere to relevant group work programme manuals and deliver programme sessions to ensure the integrity of programme delivery, which is overseen by the Team Leader.

· Apply specialised materials to support your delivery to racialised and marginalised communities.

· Be responsible and accountable for working with Team Leader to ensure risk is reviewed on a regular basis.

· Practitioners will comply with the appropriate audit standards when working with perpetrators in line with RESPECT requirements.

· Use motivational interviewing techniques, trauma-informed and strength-based approaches in building a range of therapeutic skills to engage with service users to address their abusive behaviour.

· Encourage and facilitate learning with participants on a group, including proactively working to elicit behavioural change and acceptance of their behaviour towards their partner, or ex- partner.

· Work closely with other professionals to ensure appropriate steps are taken to protect where there is an imminent risk to another person. Apply RISE’s escalation procedures.

· Be personally accountable for the completion of assessments, mid-way reports, and end of intervention reports, and ensure they are to a high standard.

· Provide support and consultancy to other professionals to ensure appropriateness of referrals and improve understanding on domestic abuse.

· Ensure effective planning for the delivery of each intervention in advance of the session.

· Participate in and pass the necessary training to be able to deliver all interventions.

· Assist or lead on the delivery of training courses.

Integrating the Safety Support Service:

· Liaise and engage closely with the Domestic Abuse Safety Advisor or local victim services commissioned to increase the safety of partners, ex-partners and children of the servicer user to manage the risk and develop treatment goals.

· Prior to delivering Domestic Abuse interventions, liaise and share information with RISE Domestic Abuse Safety Officers or local Integrated Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA) to ensure an integrated approach is applied to risk management.

· Attend monthly risk review meetings with Domestic Abuse Safety Advisor and Senior practitioners to ensure effective risk management procedures are always applied.

Out of Court Resolution (OOCR) courses:

 

· Deliver a range of Out of Court Resolution short courses online and in person.

· Ensure delivery is in accordance with tasks outlined in the RISE OOCR manual and process mapping.

· Adhere to course manual sessions and materials and ensure the integrity of programme delivery is always maintained, overseen by the Team Leader.

· Apply specialised materials to support your delivery to racialised and marginalised groups and adjust materials according to meet neuro-diversity needs, agreed by the Team leader.

· Use motivational interviewing techniques and strength-based approaches in building a range of therapeutic skills to engage with service users online and in person.

· Encourage and facilitate learning with participants online using variety of techniques like break-out, noticeboard etc.

Recording and administrative tasks:

· Ensure timely and accurate recording of all relevant data (attendance, feedback, mid-way and end of intervention reports) using systems provided and in line with performance standards.

· Ensure regular contact with the OOCR team, recording and reporting back offender compliance.

· Maintain an accurate audit trail of all relevant communication with partner organisations involved.

· Ensure completion of pre and post questionnaires in line with RISE’s Social Impact strategy.

· Contribute to the evaluation and evidencing of social impact, including questionnaires and service user case studies.

General tasks:

· Develop excellent relationships with customers and respond positively to their needs.

· Be a strong advocate for RISE interventions, representing RISE and its interventions at key stakeholder events.

· Attend Clinical Consultancy to support safe practice and develop resilience during the delivery of demanding work as directed by the Team Leader

 

Are you a trusted Arabic-speaking adviser with strong community links? We’re looking for someone with experience, empathy, and an existing client base to help us launch a dedicated advice service for Arabic-speaking residents in West London.

You’ll lead on providing tailored advice and support to Arabic-speaking individuals and families, focusing on the most urgent needs in the community — from housing and welfare to digital skills and healthy living. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new bilingual service within a respected community organisation with a long track record of delivering high-quality support to racially minoritised groups.

Main duties:

 

· Deliver a bilingual advice, information and support service in Arabic and English to members of racially minoritised communities in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs, with a focus on housing, utilities, energy saving, welfare benefits, employability, healthy lifestyles, support for disabled people and carers, basic digital literacy skills, and related issues (NOT including medical, legal, or immigration-related advice)  

· Provide non-regulated money guidance (NOT including financial advice services regulated by the FCA) after appropriate training

· Signpost or refer clients to other service providers as appropriate

· Maintain individual files on all clients and all action taken, using Advice Pro software

· Undertake appropriate training

· Provide digital literacy training or support to service users through workshops and/or one-to-one instruction, after appropriate training

· Arrange and facilitate workshops for service users, where applicable

· Work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers

· Produce regular updates on work for the Director / Deputy Director and the Management Committee

· Participate in supervisions, performance appraisals, file reviews, and internal meetings

· Undertake other reasonable tasks as required

 

Youth Work Team Leader

Are you motivated, energetic, and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and staff/volunteers?

If you're passionate about giving young people the best experiences and opportunities, this is the role for you!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Youth Work Team Leader (3 roles available)

Location: Grimsby (flexible working while construction of the Youth Zone is underway)

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 9am on 16th June

First Stage Interviews: 23rd – 25th June

Second Stage Interviews: TBC

About the Role

As a key part of the delivery team, you'll be at the heart of the action, leading the way in one of 3 clubs: Inclusion, Juniors or Seniors.

Your mission? To create an exciting, high-quality programme that’s fun, engaging, and truly makes a difference—all while keeping young people at the centre of everything we do.

No two days are the same, so you'll need to be versatile, leading the creation of the club offer while supporting both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You’ll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of the club program whilst supporting the rest of the core Youth Work offer as needed.

You’ll be a crucial part of this new Youth Zone for North East Lincolnshire, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive.

There are 3 roles available:

Youth Worker Team Leader (Inclusion): Leading weekly Inclusion, Partnership and project sessions, where external providers bring fresh, exciting activities for members

Youth Worker Team Leader (Juniors): Leading the way in the Junior Club for young people aged 8 to 12 years

Youth Worker Team Leader (Seniors): Leading the way in the Senior Club for young people aged 13 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs).

About You

Having a young person focused approach, being passionate about the power and impact of youth work and using it as a vehicle to empower young people to become the very best versions of themselves… is crucial!

You will have/have experience of:

• Creating, developing and leading open-access youth programmes creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities)
• Safeguarding, ideally as a designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and well-being of all young people with unwavering commitment and proficiency in related referral processes.
• Managing clear behaviour standards and managing conflict between young people.
• Management with a solid understanding of basic HR processes related to people management, attendance, and staff performance.
• Project management of youth programmes, including H&S requirements, staff scheduling and budgeting having the ability to prioritise deadlines to achieve impactful outcomes.

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

Benefits include:

• Workplace pension
• Free gym access (once the Youth Zone opens)
• Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring
• Access to the employee assistance programme (once the Youth Zone opens)
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Birthday holiday leave

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Youth Work, Youth Work Team Leader, Youth Worker Team Leader, Team Leader Youth Work, Club Team Leader, Youth Club Team Leader, Holiday Club Team Leader, Education, Children. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Charity and The Vision.  

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030.  

We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.  

Scotty’s is seeking an experienced bereavement counsellor to join our small but effective team. The role involves supporting children and young people affected by bereavement, which may include death in service, illness, or suicide.

We want every bereaved military child and young person to have:

• Access to the very best emotional health and wellbeing support.

• Outstanding development opportunities.

• The chance to smile again. 

We call these our Promises. Our promises align with our three programmes: SMILES, STRIDES and SUPPORT.

· The SMILES Programme provides children with the chance to smile again

· The STRIDES Programme provides children with outstanding development opportunities

· The SUPPORT Programme provides the very best emotional health and wellbeing support to children who are struggling to cope following a bereavement. 

Our Bereavement Counsellor will be a valuable member of the SUPPORT Programme, delivering online 1:1 and group support to those who need it most.  But all three programmes work closely together (we call this the Families team).

Role Mission:

The Scotty’s Bereavement Counsellor will work with our families who are struggling with their grief to help them understand their feelings, develop coping skills and build their new life.

This role will be accountable for:

Providing emotional support, counselling and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families coping with grief and loss. The role involves working compassionately and ethically with families affected by bereavement, helping them process their emotions and find ways to adjust to life after a loss.

The Bereavement Counsellor will work collaboratively with the SUPPORT team and the wider Families team to ensure that all work undertaken by Scotty’s is delivered in a supportive and sensitive manner and that Scotty families receive exemplary care.

What are the 3-month goals for this role:

· Within three months the Counsellor will have developed their knowledge of the range of services that Scotty’s offers to our families so that they can advise and support families in their case load.

· Will have begun to learn and understand the Scotty Values and the Scotty Way (we do things a little differently and our culture is very important to us and our families!).

· Would have begun supporting the families assigned to their caseload by the Head of SUPPORT.  This will predominantly if not entirely be online 1:1 delivery.

· Will have completed all necessary safeguarding training and be part of the Scotty’s Safeguarding team.

· Begun attending peer supervision sessions with the SUPPORT team.

What are the 6-month goals for this role:

· Will have established a caseload as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT which is likely to include 1:1 online sessions, and may also include online group sessions, drop ins or workshops.

· Will have begun to support the wider Families team by attending Scotty events.  At Scotty events, a SUPPORT team member often attends to provide support to any families in distress (this may require occasional weekend or evening work).

· Will be working cohesively with the Families team and the wider Scotty team to share your knowledge and skills.  Scotty’s values a culture of learning and strives to ensure team members can learn from one another’s expertise.

· Will be contributing to peer supervision sessions to ensure all SUPPORT team members are able to give the best support to families.

· Regularly meeting with your selected external supervisor.

What are the 9-month goals for this role:

· Will be supporting a caseload as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT, with emerging impact data showing the success of your support.  Scotty’s uses the Child Bereavement Service Questionnaire (CBSQ) developed by the CBN to monitor the impact of 1:1 support and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for pre-bereavement support.

· Will be a valuable member of the SUPPORT programme, Families and wider Scotty team. Providing first rate bereavement counselling and support directly to families but also indirectly helping families by working collaboratively with other team members.

What are the key responsibilities of this role:

· Managing a caseload and delivering one to one counselling sessions as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT. This will predominantly be online delivery using Teams video calling but also other formats as needed by families.

· Facilitate group therapy or support groups when appropriate.

· Conduct initial assessment to determine clients’ needs and suitability for counselling.

· Maintaining accurate and confidential case notes in a timely fashion using our Salesforce based system in accordance with data protection and organisational policies.

· Adhering to all safeguarding requirements and operating as part of the Scotty Safeguarding team to maintain the highest standards across the charity.

· Supporting the development of resources and materials as needed.

· Working collaboratively within the SUPPORT team, including peer supervision.

· Working collaboratively and effectively within the Families team to ensure that families are directed to the appropriate services in a timely fashion.  This could include directing families you are working with towards our educational grants, our respite breaks, our events, our school support or our advocacy.

· Liaise with healthcare and mental health professionals such as GPs, CAMHS and social workers or other professionals where appropriate to ensure holistic care and management of risk.

· Attending at least six (mandatory) face to face team days, normally located in the East of England.

· Participate in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.

Skillset and Experiences Required:

Essential

· Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).  We may consider applications from practitioners with HCPC or NCS membership too.

· Level 4 Counselling / Psychotherapy Diploma or above.

· Significant experience (post qualification) providing bereavement counselling, to children or young people (0-25yrs).

· Experience and training with NICE-approved talking therapies.

· Demonstrated knowledge of issues surrounding bereavement.

· Ability to manage caseload effectively.

· Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate children’s needs (this may include evening work to avoid school hours at times).

· Excellent computer literacy.

· Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with families.

· Ability to engage with peer supervision and Scotty’s funded external supervision effectively.

· Ability to engage with a culture of continuous learning and support the learning of others.

· Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently to meet the needs of the service.

· Commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.

Desirable

· Accredited member of BACP.

· Knowledge or experience of or with the military community.

· Experience of online counselling.

· Experience (post qualification) providing pre-bereavement counselling or support.

· Experience of supporting those bereaved by suicide.

· Knowledge of or experience using assessment tools such as SDQs or CBSQs.

· Knowledge of statutory mental health provision and systems including CAMHS and EHCPs.

· Experience of providing counselling or support to young people with SEND or additional needs.

· Ability to drive with access to own transport is an advantage as some team meetings can take place away from public transport routes.

· Experience working within a hospice, NHS or charitable setting.

Additional Information

- The role may require evening or weekend work

- Enhanced DBS check required

- Travel will be required to events and team training days

The Scotty’s Way

At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:

1. Families Come First

2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP

3. Love What You Do

4. Remember, Every Day

Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Embrace Change and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

Job Title: Independent Visitor Co-ordinator

Service: Children’s Rights Services, London and the South East

Reporting to: London Lead IV Coordinator

Salary: £27,000 - £27,675 per annum

Location: Hybrid (Coram Campus with homeworking and work in the community)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Introduction

• Are you passionate about supporting and developing volunteers?

• Are you looking for an opportunity to help make positive differences to the lives of children and young people who are looked after or care leavers of the local authority?

• Do you want to work with a leading national independent children’s charity?

Then come join us here at Coram Voice. We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a co-ordinator of our independent visiting service in London. We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services.

Our work

Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.

Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

We provide:

• Advocacy services direct to children and young people in care, in need, in custody and to care leavers and children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. Advocates around the country support children and young people to get their voice heard in decisions about their lives. This may be through the telephone helpline or through an advocate working directly with a child, for instance, to support them at a review meeting or to help them make a complaint about their care. Coram Voice provides visiting advocacy services to most of the secure units nationally, to Secure Training Centres, Juvenile Young Offender Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, residential special schools and children’s homes.
• A National Helpline to provide access for children and young people to advocacy and advice, with access to legal advice and links with other national services.
• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to advocate for young people as qualifying patients under the Mental Health Act, in order to fully support them to get their views heard in matters relating to their mental health.
• Independent Visitor services offers a child or young person in care an adult volunteer who provides independent, one-to-one visiting, advice and befriending support. Our independent visitors can become the only long-term, consistent source of support throughout a young person's time in care.
• Independent services provide independent person services for complaints by children and for reviewing whether children should be locked up in secure units on welfare grounds.
• Policy and campaigning to create a better system for all children and young people looked after by the state, for their care to be more child-centred and to give young people a greater say in decisions about their lives.
  • Participation services to ensure children and young people have a voice in the development and delivery of services and campaigns, and through the process, provide the opportunity to develop relevant skills which will be of benefit to them in their future lives.
  • Training, development and information for young people, advocates and child care workers, offering courses in advocacy, children’s rights and child-centred practice across a range of areas including the National Advocacy Qualification.

About the Role

You will co-ordinate and deliver a statutory independent visitor service to children and young people in care or care leavers of London.

You will recruit, assess and train volunteers to become independent visitors, who are volunteer befrienders to children and young people looked after or care leavers. You will manage a cash flow to fund suitable activities for independent visitors to enjoy with the young person. You will manage data and reporting for this statutory service so that service leads and other stakeholders can understand the activity in the service.

We are a child led service, you will not act outside of the young person’s instructions (except in matters of child protection and safety.)You will build strong relationships with the child or young person, independent visitors and other significant adults, you will support Independent Visitors to develop long term, meaningful friendships with the young person.

You will work in partnership with other parts of the service, organisation and external agencies and professionals. This is to ensure there are pathways to attract and retain Independent Visitors in the area and sometimes out of area.

What you will receive

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of 28 days’ annual leave per year, with increases linked to years worked at Coram Voice. A supportive work environment fostering a good work/home life balance and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

You will get a genuine opportunity to make a difference every day.

Recruitment process

Shortlisting will be undertaken by Grace Maher, Children’s Rights Services Manager and Jade Joseph, London Lead IV Coordinator. Successful candidates will then be invited for interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.

Returning your application:

• We cannot accept general CVs. When completing your application form, address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
• Applications must be fully completed.

Closing Date: 11.59pm, 8th June 2025.

Interviews will be arranged for w/c 9th and 16th June 2025.

Coram is an equal opportunities employerandwe believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help.We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seekto support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds,those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encouragethem to draw on lived experienceas well as professional experiencein their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate willrequire the successful applicant to undertake acheck from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Marketing, Communications & Fundraising Lead (Part Time)
 
Hours: 17.5 - 28 per week (happy to consider 2.5 days - 4 days) to be worked within the hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility for homeworking, although an onsite presence is important for this role. Occasional weekend and evening working with notice for special events.
Salary: £35k - £40k depending on experience
 
Closing date: 29th June at midnight
Interviews: 4th July & week commencing 7th July
 
Please note we are also open to considering full time applicants for this role, so have another advert live, we will consider all candidates who apply to both adverts for this one position.
 
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference every day?
 
The Grange Centre is seeking a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, income generation, and social impact to take the helm of our marketing and income generation efforts.
 
We’re seeking an ambitious self-starter who wants to be instrumental in taking The Grange Centre to its next level of growth and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, values-driven organisation that supports people with learning disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
 
Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll develop and implement innovative strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement, and increase income across multiple streams.
 
You should have a strong knowledge of marketing and communications principles and practice, digital marketing, and social media, and be confident in engaging audiences using real-life stories to demonstrate impact and influence action. In addition, you will have a successful track record of fundraising and/or other forms of income generation in the charity sector, including management, with proven experience in meeting financial and non-financial targets.
 
You should be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, corporate, major donors and other individuals.
 
We are a friendly, open, respectful, caring, and enabling organisation. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to make a real difference in people’s lives. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to lead meaningful change.
 
What Colleagues Say:
 
Don’t just take our word for it, here’s a snippet of what our team had to say in our October 2024 staff survey:
99.1% of the team say they understand how the purpose and values of The Grange Centre relate to their job.
94.6% say that The Grange Centre provides them with the training they need.
We have an open, no blame culture as emphasised by 92% of the team saying that The Grange Centre provides an environment where they feel able to admit when they make a mistake.
92% feel they are a valued member of The Grange Centre team.
90.3% feel they can express their ideas and opinions.
94.7% find their colleagues to be helpful and supportive.
 
About The Grange Centre
 
The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities provides vital services supporting people with learning disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We are unique in Surrey as we offer accommodation, care support and a wide range of skills training and activities all on one beautiful 8 acre site in Bookham. Our services are most suited for people with mild to moderate disabilities.
 
We are a regulated care provider, a charity and a housing association and we provide three services - residential care for those with higher care needs, supported living for people working towards independence and skills and activities - a wide range of training, work experience and mini businesses.
 
Benefits: Annual leave 35 days, including bank holidays, rising to 37 days after 2 year’s service. Pro rated for part time workers. Annual salary review. Contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contribution. Extensive internal training programme. Staff discounts on delicious home cooked food and hot drinks at our Courtyard Café (open Mon – Fri). A focus on wellbeing, including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Helpline and access to trained counsellors. Monetary staff referral scheme. Free onsite parking; 20 min walk to local train station; 5 mins from local bus stop (479). Beautiful countryside location. Chance to have your voice heard – regular Employee Forum and Annual Staff Survey. Supportive and knowledgeable team to learn from
 
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Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours over 5 days 

Location: Burford or London, Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) 

Salary: £22,790 - £26,500 per annum
Closing Date:  Monday 9 June 2025 

Interview Date: w/c 16 June 2025 

Looking to kick-start your career in corporate fundraising and events? Join our friendly and ambitious team at Blue Cross, where you’ll play a key role in supporting partnerships with commercial companies and delivering memorable donor experiences that help pets in need. 

More about the role

As our Corporate Partnerships and Events Assistant, you’ll help maintain and grow vital relationships with businesses and supporters, while ensuring the smooth running of events and stewardship activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong admin skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for working with people. 
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as the first point of contact for telephone and email enquiries. 
• Support income coding, purchase order processing, and data entry. 
• Conduct research and due diligence on potential corporate and event prospects. 
• Provide general admin support, including sending thank you letters and event materials. 
• Assist with stewardship of corporate partners and event participants. 
• Collaborate with the social media team (e.g. LinkedIn) to support donor journeys and identify new prospects. 
• Manage event merchandise stock. 
• Help create content for newsletters, proposals, and stewardship materials. 

About you

You'll be organised, proactive, and eager to learn. With excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude, you'll comfortable liaising with people at all levels and thrive in a collaborative environment. You will be confident using MS Office and social media platforms and enjoy keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Demonstrable experience of working in an office environment 
• Proven administration skills  
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Good attention to detail 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• IT literate with MS Office and web-based databases and platforms 
• Good social media skills across all mainstream and gaming platforms  

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Experience Corporate relationships 
• Experience of CRM databases 
• Knowledge of the charity sector 

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Monday 9 June 2025. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

Operations Manager (Part-time)
Swindon Food Collective
Swindon, with flexible working

£Competitive local salary

Addressing Food Poverty

Swindon Food Collective is an independent charity that aims to help people in Swindon, or the surrounding area, who are suffering from financial hardship and finding it difficult to provide food for themselves, their family or dependents.

They receive donations of non-perishable, tinned or dried food and toiletries from churches, schools, local companies, community groups, supermarkets and individuals and currently feed nearly 10,000 people per year. One third of these are children.

They work with many approved organisations, schools, doctors and social workers who can refer people in crisis to us. As well as providing food to address food poverty, they also provide a friendly chat and try to signpost people for further help. Indeed, it is this ‘signposting’ or working with people to enable them to enhance their lives where they see their services evolving. Swindon Food Collective are also reviewing how they can best utilise short-life foods. They operate from a central warehouse and have 11 distribution centres around Swindon and surrounding areas where food can be collected.

The charity is financially sound and has the resources to develop their service offering. They have recently hired a Finance Manager, created a new post as Business Strategy Manager and are also out to market to appoint a Chief Executive Officer. Perhaps you know of a friend or colleague who may be interested in a Chief Executive Officer opportunity.
 

The role

Due to an internal move, Swindon Food Collective are seeking to appoint a new Operations Manager who will ensure they are meeting the demand for their services, providing help and support to people in crisis in the local community and positively supporting all staff and volunteers in their different roles.

This role oversees logistics, streamlining of processes, and optimises resource allocation to meet the needs of the community while minimising waste and is the linchpin that keeps the food bank service running smoothly and effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the charity’s logistics, including stock management and movement, handling incoming donations, purchasing, storage and distribution of food and other resources.
- Day-to-day management of all operational employees and volunteers, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.
- Lead and inspire staff and volunteers and evaluate operations and ways of working to identify areas of improvement and efficiency.
- Provide line management to the operational teams, including monitoring standards, performance, the prioritisation of workloads, and conducting meetings with staff and volunteers, as necessary.
- Manage health and safety within all premises and for all company equipment, including company vehicles, as well as adherence to all policies and procedures, ensuring these policies are up-to-date and reviewed regularly, working in partnership with leased premises landlords and Distribution Centre Managers
- Develop standards and maintain the quality of the services the charity provides.
- Regularly monitor and evaluate the service to ensure quality and technical standards are met.
- Establish new services within the business plan.

You

Your background is not important. What is important is your ambition to address food poverty in the Swindon region and support the population.

You will be an experienced Assistant or General Manager / Deputy COO or COO with experience in day-to-day operational management, staff management, ideally in an environment where H&S is important.

As well as having a passion for the mission of Swindon Food Collective and making a positive impact through community-based projects, you will be/have:

• experience in day-to-day management in one or more of supply chain logistics, distribution, retail, charity/not-for-profit or community service provider of a diverse operational workforce, ideally, both paid employees and volunteers, with strong leadership and team-building skills.
• exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and inspiring both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• have experience of staff management and supervision.
• a problem solver; managing crises, complaints or issues affecting the service.

To apply

The application is by CV and covering letter. Your letter, which should be no more than 2 pages in length, should explain both why you are interested in the post of Operations Manager and why you think you would be an excellent candidate for Swindon Food Collective. Please apply by uploading your application via the apply button.

 All direct applications will be forwarded to Hays Executive.

Campaign dates:
 
Closing date:  8th June 2025
Preliminary interviews:  Mid-June 2025
Formal interviews:  Mid-July 2025

The above dates are subject to change.

We are recruiting a Digital Fundraising Assistant to assist in the delivery of our growing virtual events programme. 

This is an exciting new role which involves supporting delivery of a wide range of virtual events at Sands, in order to grow our fundraising income.  The role includes increasing Sands’ online presence across a range of channels through excellent stewardship of large audiences who are both warm and new supporters. 

You will ensure delivery of a world class supporter experience using an omnichannel approach, helping our supporters reach and exceed their fundraising targets.

Working with the Digital Fundraising Manager, you will monitor the everchanging virtual challenge environment and consider how best to adapt our activities in order to achieve financial targets and remain innovative and a leader within the sector.

You will have strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships, especially within online communities. Additionally, you will have an understanding of a wide range of social media channels and an interest in creating refreshing, inspiring content.

A highly organised and efficient approach is essential in order to respond to large quantities of enquiries across multiple channels. Excellent written communication skills are therefore essential.

Relevant experience in creating engaging video, image and written content for different social channels is also an essential requirement.

This post is home-based. There may be the need to support Sands events at weekends and/or evenings and working hours can be adjusted accordingly.