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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Barnet.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

To provide high quality support as a non-clinical member of NHS' multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team​ (CMHT) to an allocated group of adult service users (18+) with moderate to severe mental illness within the​community. To carry out duties in line with Hestia's and North London Mental Health Partnership (NLMHP)'s policies
and procedures.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for:

You bring a solid foundation in mental health care, supported by an NVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent) or at least two years' experience in the field. You have a strong understanding of mental health issues, recovery principles, and co-production, empowering individuals to take an active role in their care.

You work collaboratively with professionals, services, and communities, applying your knowledge of care planning, risk assessment, recovery tools, and the Mental Health Act to provide safe and effective support.

With excellent communication and relationship-building skills, you engage confidently with clients and colleagues, and your ability to facilitate groups encourages peer connection and shared recovery. You thrive both independently and in a team, maintaining professionalism in fast-paced settings.

Proficient in IT and electronic case management, you ensure accurate, efficient record-keeping. Your resilience, adaptability, and clear professional boundaries enable you to handle complex situations effectively. Above all, you are committed to person-centred, trauma-informed practice, providing compassionate and respectful support to every individual.

When will I be working?

You will be working Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 39 hours a week 

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Guidelines Officer
Location: BSH Headquarters, 100 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF - Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (normally 9am-5pm, with an hour unpaid for lunch)
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000

The Employer

The British Society for Haematology (BSH) is the largest UK multidisciplinary Haematology Society with over 3,000 members. Our activities include running education events and courses (including our flagship Annual Scientific Meeting held in April), producing guidelines, awarding grants, and raising the profile of haematology.

The Role

The main role of the BSH Guidelines is to provide haematologists with up-to-date advice on the diagnosis and treatment of haematological disease and on laboratory haematology practice, primarily by the production of evidence-based guidelines.

The co-ordination and commissioning of the required guidelines is administered by the Guidelines Team, overseen by the Guidelines Executive Committee; and carried out by four Task Forces, each responsible for a specialist area: blood transfusion, haemostasis & thrombosis, haemato-oncology and general haematology.  In addition, each Task Force oversees 10-14 Writing Groups, who develop BSH guidance.

The post-holder supports the Guidelines Team, including coordination of activities of the volunteer groups and supporting liaison with external groups and organisations.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines.
• Intermediate/Advanced IT Skills (Microsoft Office Package, Databases, Mailing Software, Web Content Management)
• Works collaboratively and constructively with inter-departmental teams and external organisations.
• Experienced in preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Please note, this is an urgent role, therefore applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The role will close if a suitable applicant is found, so please do not hesitate in applying for this position.

Interested?

Applying is easy – simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal.
There you can see the full Role Profile and upload a CV and Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.

The British Society for Haematology is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We know the value different voices bring and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will keep applications open until we have satisfactory representation on our shortlist.

No agencies please.

We're looking for a Day Centre Receptionist, someone who can be the first point of contact at our busy day centre in Camden, where as many as 70 young people a day regularly access for support. The receptionist will be embedded within our Youth Work team, providing both an administrative and young people focused role. The role will suit an approachable and dynamic individual, who thrives working under pressure and is motivated to deliver the best possible service to young people.

• Permanent, full-time role in the Youth Work Team
• Salary: £31,200-£34,736
• Deadline to apply: 9am Monday 24 November

Job Title: Bank Retail Assistant

Salary: £15.18 per hour

Team: Retail

Hours: Ad hoc as required

Location: Across our shops: Guildford, Godalming, Knaphill, Cobham, Weybridge, Shepperton, Hampton Hill and Teddington

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Retail Assistant  to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we are expanding our retail team and portfolio of shops.

 

This role requires experience in retail or charity retail as an employee or longstanding volunteer. You will also need administrative/cash handling experience

About the role

Your key purpose will be, in the absence of the manager or assistant manager,  to lead a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures. 

About you

This role requires experience in retail or charity retail as an employee or longstanding volunteer. You will also need administrative/cash handling experience

You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working  under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.  You will be a car owner/driver

You will also have an ability to be a self starter with the ability to work independently and take the initiative whilst knowing when to delegate jobs to others within the team.  You will be

organised and methodical and able to multi-task and work well in a team and on your own initiative. You are able to build good relationships with others and  flexible and willing to undertake varied responsibilities as part of a team

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

 

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: 15 November 2025

Interview Date:  Flexible

The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) is an established, highly regarded membership-based organisation. They promote the highest standards of practice in urology, with a reputation as a leading professional medical association. Their members are expert medical practitioners in the field of urology. Founded in 1945, they are excited to be celebrating their 80th anniversary this year!

We are delighted to be partnering with BAUS in their search an Events Assistant, someone with experience working in events, a passion for event execution and a keenness to work within membership organisations. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, ambitious and passionate team. Is this the dream role that you have been waiting for? If so, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

The Events Assistant will provide administrative and event delivery support to the Head of Events and the Events Coordinator in the planning and delivery of physical and virtual meetings, events and courses.

This role is hands on and varied and duties will include:

• Supporting the delivery of BAUS’s flagship Annual Meeting and a calendar of Specialist Section Meetings, Education Courses and virtual events.
• Maintaining accurate delegate and speaker databases, attendee lists and name badges.
• Assisting with event websites, mobile apps, social media and marketing campaigns.
• Liaising with venues, suppliers, exhibitors and delegates.
• Providing administrative support including processing payments, handling enquiries, and producing post event reports.
• Supporting set up, breakdown and onsite delivery of events (some travel and overnight stays will be required).

The Person

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach. You should come to us with experience working in an events environment, or the completion of an Events Management course.

This promises to be an exciting and busy role so you will need to be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and have the ability to multitask effectively demonstrating a high level of customer service skills.

Perhaps most importantly you should be enthusiastic, flexible and pro-active, be a genuine team player and able to work independently when required as well as collaboratively along with colleagues.

Why BAUS?

BAUS adopts a welcoming, supportive and collaborative culture. This is a small, successful team that works closely together to achieve outstanding results for its members. Not only is BAUS hugely passionate about supporting its members, but it also places strong emphasis on supporting its staff and creating an empowering workplace, making it a wonderful place to work.

The charity’s benefits include an excellent pension scheme with a minimum 16% contribution along with 25 days leave per year, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 4 days at Christmas.

The role is hybrid and flexible, and will require the successful applicant to work from the impressive city centre offices in London for 2–3 days per week. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then get in touch!

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Coxley House Registered Care Home in London.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a Support Worker, make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex health and support needs. You'll manage a small caseload under the guidance of a Team Manager, working collaboratively with carers and professionals to promote independence, wellbeing, and personal growth.

In this hands-on role, you'll deliver day-to-day care, assist with activities and appointments, support medication management, and contribute to care planning. You'll help maintain a safe and welcoming environment, encourage social connections, and champion a strengths-based approach. Full training, including a QCF qualification, will be provided to support your development.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

We're seeking compassionate and committed individuals with a strong understanding of mental health and a proactive approach to supporting service users. You'll be confident in recognising signs of declining wellbeing and taking appropriate action, while promoting independence and dignity in everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.

You'll need to be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, and willing to travel across Hestia services. Strong communication, basic IT skills, and a working knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity principles are essential. Most importantly, you'll be driven by a person-centred approach that puts service users at the heart of everything you do.

When will I be working?

You will be working 35.58 hours a week on a rolling rota, including evenings and weekends. 

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Group Facilitator to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Notting Hill.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role supports the day centre team in delivering a rolling activity programme, fostering a safe and engaging environment for service users. It involves creating and reviewing person-centered support plans using the recovery approach, facilitating access to medical and community services, and minimizing hospital admissions for mental health relapse. The role also includes developing interventions for hard-to-engage users, liaising with external agencies, and promoting ongoing user involvement with support networks.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

You will have experience of working with people requiring support around mental ill health and complex needs, with the ability to facilitate activity or support groups that promote engagement and recovery. You will bring excellent knowledge of the signs, symptoms, and treatments of mental illness, alongside the ability to assess when a service user's mental health is declining and take appropriate, timely action.

With a strong understanding of key working, person-centred support planning, and recovery approaches, you will be committed to empowering individuals to achieve their goals. In addition, you will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to address issues effectively, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of service users is always prioritised.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

We are seeking a passionate mental health professional to lead and inspire wellbeing initiatives for those at risk of homelessness in London.

Position: Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

Salary: £37,880 (ILW) Per Annum Plus Pension & Other Benefits

Location: London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday  2nd November

Interview date: 7th November 2025

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development of creative and innovative mental health and wellbeing initiatives across London services. You’ll focus on promoting positive coping strategies, embedding trauma-informed practice and ensuring psychologically informed environments for staff, volunteers and clients.

You’ll oversee coordination of mental health and substance misuse work, deliver workshops and reflective practice training, and provide practical advice and guidance to frontline staff. You’ll also build strong partnerships with statutory and community mental health services, ensuring timely access to support for those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver initiatives that support positive mental health and wellbeing
• Embed trauma-informed practice and psychologically informed environments
• Supervise the Mental Health and Substance Misuse Coordinator
• Train and advise staff in supporting people with complex mental health needs
• Deliver workshops, training and reflective practice sessions
• Build and maintain strong external partnerships
• Ensure policies and resources are up to date and accessible
• Monitor and report on outcomes to funders and senior management
• Manage expenditure within budget and maintain accurate records
• Uphold safeguarding, quality assurance and data protection standards

 

About You

This is a strategic, empowering role suited to someone with a deep commitment to mental health and social impact. You’ll bring a strong understanding of the intersection between homelessness and mental health, as well as experience supporting individuals with complex needs.

To succeed, you will have:

• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and mental health issues
• A background in mental health, counselling, psychology, social work or a related field
• Proven experience supporting people with complex needs
• Experience delivering training and embedding trauma-informed practice
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Experience managing staff or volunteers
• Good knowledge of statutory and community mental health networks
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
• A reflective, values-driven approach and commitment to making a difference

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
• Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
• International Accident Cover – accidental death, permanent ​disability
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

A leading homelessness charity supporting vulnerable young people and adults across the UK. The charity’s mission is to prevent homelessness, increase resilience, and promote opportunities through housing and support services. Grounded in Vincentian values, which focus on the potential of people and a commitment to action, inclusion and dignity.

As part of the team, you’ll receive full induction, training in the Endeavour model, and ongoing supervision and reflective practice support.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Mental Health Lead, Wellbeing Manager, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Counsellor, Clinical Support Lead, Recovery Worker, Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health Project Manager, Health and Wellbeing Officer, Trauma-Informed Practitioner. #INDNFP

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

Advice and Support Officer

Location: Hybrid/Remote
Department: Services
Salary: ?£32,580? actual salary
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced practitioner to join Become’s Care Advice Service. They will respond to enquiries to our independent national Care Advice Line (CAL), advising children and young people in and leaving care, and professionals and caregivers supporting them, so that young people understand and access their rights, are signposted to specialist support, and feel less alone as they navigate care. They will deliver workshops and advice surgeries in the West Midlands, advising care experienced young people and care leavers to understand their rights.

Location

We are currently hybrid working: our team primarily works from home with in-person attendance and meetings generally expected once or twice per month, usually at our central hot-desking location in Old Street, London. For non-London based staff we will consider hot-desking options near you, if required. This role will deliver regular in-person workshops and advice surgeries in the West Midlands. As such Become is unable to meet the cost of travel for this from other regions, or the accumulation of TOIL for travelling to or from the region. However, any travel required within the West Midlands region for work purposes and required travel to our London office will be reimbursed by Become, as London is not the specified location for this role. We are open to conversations about flexible working arrangements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

As an organisation serving children in care and young care leavers we are keen to receive applications from people with lived experience of care. We are actively seeking to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from those from racially-minoritised communities. We ask all applicants to fill in an Equity and Diversity Monitoring from to better understand the diversity of applicants. This is anonymous and will not be connected with your application.

How to apply

We ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions. Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send us your CV and it will be anonymised before review.

To apply for this role, you will need to:

• Provide us with a copy of your CV;
• Answer the competency questions in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required;
• Complete the Equity and Diversity Monitoring Form (this is not compulsory, but the information is very useful to us).

If you have any reasonable adjustments you would like us to consider for this recruitment process (either for the application or interview) please advise us on your application form.

The deadline for applications to be received is Tuesday the 18th November @ 11.59pm.

Interview Details

Interviews will have two parts:

• A session with young people;
• A panel interview with Become staff.

Interviews may be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in person at our location in Central London. If access to technology/internet is difficult for you, please contact us so we can assist in making suitable arrangements.

Become also wants to ensure fairness in all of our interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.

Interviews will take place:

• Young people’s panel: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
• Staff panel: Thursday 4th December 2025

Please Note

All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. Although the role is hybrid, we are unable to offer work visas or sponsorship for any candidates.

We’re proud to be a Living Wage Employer. We are committed to #ShowingTheSalary. Our roles are #OpenToAll

Benefits: Real London Living Wage Employer; Generous Annual Leave Scheme; Flexible working; Pension Scheme; Life Insurance Scheme; Health Cash Plan; Access to a Rewards and Benefit Platform; Signatory of Halo Code; Disability Confident Employer; Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7; Fostering Friendly Employer; Support for Team Members with lived experience; Access to Virtual GP

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We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Windsor.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The main purpose of this role is to support rough sleepers on the RBWM housing pathway. The resettlement team help service users to maintain their tenancies and remove the risk of homelessness. 

You will be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining independent living skills and general wellbeing for 25 service users within the Support Service

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK PURPOSES AND VALID DRIVING LICENCE 

You should have a strong understanding of the issues faced by individuals at risk of homelessness and the skills to support them in maintaining their tenancies. You will have experience working with people with a range of mental health conditions, including dual diagnosis, and demonstrate the ability to communicate with empathy, dignity, and respect. A solid understanding of safeguarding and how to respond appropriately is essential.

Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping, or temporary accommodation is required, particularly those with complex needs such as substance use, mental health issues, and offending histories. The candidate should be familiar with recovery principles and approaches, and committed to empowering service users to make informed choices and work toward independence.

You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, including supporting the induction of peer staff and volunteers. An awareness of lone working and health and safety practices is important, alongside motivation to uphold professional standards and use management and peer support to maintain resilience. Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and email communication.

When will I be working?

You will be working Monday to Friday 39 hours a week

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and organised Events & Fundraising Officer to join our small, dedicated team. Working closely with the rest of the Events & Fundraising team, you’ll help deliver and grow LLST’s fundraising events across London and the South East, including the London Legal Walk, Regional Legal Walks, Great Legal Bake, and Great Legal Quiz, as well as manage our third party challenge events. You will help to engage our supporters and large database in the legal community to generate fundraising.

You will play a vital role in the planning and organising of LLST’s flagship London Legal Walk, bringing together over 19,000 members of the legal community to walk 10km through central London and raise vital funds for over 100 free legal advice charities.

The role involves coordinating event logistics, managing supporter journeys and communications, maintaining our online presence, spreading the word about the importance of the work we do, and helping to develop our fundraising strategy. You’ll also line manage the Events & Fundraising Assistant and play a key role in maintaining LLST’s excellent reputation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about social justice and events who’s ready to make a tangible impact while building their career in the charity sector. We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development. Some evening and weekend work will also be required.

About the role

We are seeking a Grants Systems and Business Analyst to join our Foundation, providing subject-area expertise to our grantmaking and wider teams. This exciting role leads on our grants system and processes and ensures we are working in the best way to support our grant-making (approx. £35m of grant spend per year).

You will lead on maintaining, designing and developing grant making systems and processes and their relationship to other parts of the organisation. You will work with colleagues to identify where we could improve our use of existing digital systems or introduce new systems and oversee the introduction of new systems as agreed including the development of a new grant management system. A key element of this role is to help others work in the most efficient and effective way. 

In addition, the role leads on introducing, developing and overseeing the operation of digital systems to support the operation of PHF’s wider business.  The post holder will bring a mix of technical and people skills to lead on continuous improvement, ensuring our systems and workflows fit the needs of the organisation and those we work with, and colleagues are skilled-up to work effectively.  This may involve working on the introduction of new software as required and will include working with our IT support company, software suppliers and colleagues who have specific oversight of some systems.

Main areas of resposibility 

• System and Process Design for grant-making
• Systems to support PHF’s operation
• System Administration and Support
• Integration with other systems
• Reporting and data management

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced digital systems and data expert who can confidently translate technical language to a non-expert client group in order to improve systems and ways of working. You may have exeperience of Blackbaud Grantmaking software or will be confident to pick this up. 

About us

Paul Hamlyn Foundation was established by Paul Hamlyn in 1987. Upon his death in 2001, he left most of his estate to the Foundation, creating one of the largest grant-making foundations in the UK.

We use our resources to support social change, working towards a just and equitable society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.

Our vision is for a just society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.

Our mission is to be an effective and independent funder, using all our resources to create opportunities and support social change. We partner with inspiring organisations and individuals to put them at the heart of leading change and designing solutions to overcome inequality.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. This commitment drives how we work, who we work with and how we make decisions. You can read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) here.

We have five funding priorities where we wish to see change for our work in the UK:

• Investing in young people

• Migration

• Arts

• Arts Education

• Nurturing ideas and people

Our values are important to us and we work to and carry them through all our activity.

Benefits

The Foundation is based in light and recently refurbished offices near Kings Cross in London and we currently work to a hybrid working model with 40% of time worked in the office and the rest a combination of external grantee visits and homeworking. We offer fantastic benefits including

• 25 days annual leave,

• 10% non-contributory pension contributions with optional additional 2.5% matched employer contributions

• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

• Complimentary lunch when in the office.

First stage interviews are expected to take place remotely on Friday 28th November. Second stage interviews are expected to take place in-person on Wednesday 10th December.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Service Manager to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs service in Tower Hamlets.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
We are looking for a passionate and experienced service leader to join our team and help deliver life-changing services to adults and children in crisis. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team, ensuring services are person-centred, co-produced, and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. You'll bring a strong understanding of safeguarding, housing-related support, mental health services, and relevant legislation including GDPR, the Care Act, and Health & Safety. You'll build honest and respectful relationships with your team, service users, and external partners, championing inclusion and challenging discrimination. You'll be responsible for managing service resources, including recruitment, induction, performance, and budget oversight, while supporting staff wellbeing and resilience. Working closely with our Senior Management Team, you'll contribute to strategic planning and help shape the future of our servic
es. If you're committed to empowering people to lead their own recovery and thrive beyond crisis, we'd love to hear from you.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You will bring proven experience of leading and motivating teams across multiple sites to deliver high-quality services for people with complex needs, including those affected by homelessness. You'll be confident in managing budgets, analysing data, and producing clear, insightful reports. With strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and service databases, you'll ensure accurate and effective record-keeping. You'll have hands-on experience in recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, training, and managing disciplinary and grievance processes. A solid understanding of safeguarding and the ability to respond appropriately is essential, alongside knowledge of assessing, planning, and reviewing support and safety plans. You'll understand the value of co-production and be committed to working in partnership with service users. With excellent communication skills, you'll engage confidently with a wide range of audiences, and apply your thorough knowledge of Health and Safety legislation to ensure safe service delivery.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to
do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

This is an important role, where the ideal candidate will be working closely with the Senior Finance Manager, encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. Within the financial accounts team the Senior Accounts Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the financial systems and processes are operating as designed and within agreed timelines.

With the Senior Finance Manager the Senior Accounts Assistant will allocate appropriate finance tasks between this role and the Senior Finance Technician. They will also oversee the outputs of the financial accounts team to ensure they are to an acceptable standard. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive and adaptable approach, excellent attention to detail, strong time management skills, and relevant experience or transferable skills in team management and supporting change.