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Please note - this role is homebased in Scotland, with some travel througout Scotland and to London required.
Independent Age is the national charity working towards ending financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free information and advice to older people without enough money to live on, while our external training equips professionals with the information they need to support older people on low incomes. Through our grants programme, we fund and support hundreds of local charities working with older people across the UK. We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This new role is an integral part of the day-to-day delivery of our Advice and Support Service. The service is targeted at older people in or facing financial hardship, and provides information, advice and follow up support relating to a range of issues, including Welfare Benefits, Social Care and Housing.
As an Adviser (Scotland) you will be responsible for providing specialist support to older people, their families and carers through our advice service with their enquiries relating to housing and welfare benefits in Scotland as well as providing generalist level support on a range of issues through our duty service.
You should have in depth, specialist level knowledge of Housing or Welfare Benefits in Scotland as they relate to older people. Experience of working within a high-volume advice setting and advice supervision framework such as the AQS framework.
We plan to further develop our advice offer in Scotland to cover advice around charging for Social Care, so whilst not essential, knowledge of this area, or a desire to develop will be beneficial.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 21 hours per week.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all. But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
With an employee engagement score of 98%, colleagues say Independent Age is a great place to work. You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the Careers page on our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, such as having the job description in a larger text format or to apply in an alternative format, please get in touch with us via the email address on the ‘Contact Us’ page on our jobs site.
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Please don’t include your name, photo, or any information that could indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and don’t include your name in the title of any documents that you upload. However, please do include all dates of employment.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require a minimum of two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Level 1 (Basic) Disclosure check will be carried out for the successful candidate.
Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026 11:59pm
Interview Dates:
First round of interviews will take place online on Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th October
Second round of interviews will be held in person, in Glasgow, on Wednesday 21st October
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Job Summary
The Service Manager - Z House will provide operational leadership for Z House, Caring in Bristol’s emergency accommodation service for young people aged 18–25 experiencing housing crisis.
The Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Z House is a safe, welcoming, well-managed and psychologically informed service, where young people are treated with dignity and supported to move towards greater stability and appropriate longer-term accommodation.
You will lead the day-to-day operation of Z House, overseeing referrals and placements, safeguarding with support from our Safeguarding team and risk management, staff and volunteer practice, accommodation standards, partnership working and service development.
The Service Manager role will combine operational management with a strong focus on relationships and practice. You will work closely with the young people using Z House, the wider Caring in Bristol team and partners across Bristol to ensure that the service responds effectively to individual needs while contributing to our wider ambition to prevent and reduce homelessness.
The role will also have capacity to lead or contribute to the development and delivery of additional accommodation or youth-focused projects that sit within the scope of Z House and Caring in Bristol’s Support Services. This may include developing new provision, responding to emerging needs and opportunities, and working with partners to extend or adapt our accommodation offer.
Reporting to the Head of Support Services, you will be part of the wider Support Services team and will contribute to the development of Caring in Bristol’s approach to accommodation, youth homelessness and early intervention.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the day-to-day operation of Z House, ensuring the service is safe, effective, welcoming and responsive to the needs of young people experiencing housing crisis.
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Manage the referral, assessment and placement process, making appropriate decisions about suitability and ensuring risks and support needs are identified and managed effectively.
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Oversee safeguarding practice within Z House, ensuring concerns are identified, responded to and escalated appropriately and in line with organisational procedures.
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Lead the development and implementation of effective operational systems, policies and procedures that support high-quality and consistent service delivery.
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Manage and support staff and volunteers involved in Z House, creating a positive, inclusive and reflective culture and ensuring people have the information, training and support they need to work safely and effectively.
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Build strong relationships with referral partners and organisations across Bristol, ensuring young people can access appropriate specialist support and move towards suitable longer-term accommodation.
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Develop effective pathways with the wider Caring in Bristol support offer, ensuring Z House guests can access appropriate support around housing, independent living and other areas of need.
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Budget responsibility Manage the Z House budget effectively, ensuring expenditure is appropriately monitored, controlled and managed within agreed financial parameters.
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Lead or contribute to the development and delivery of new projects and service developments within the scope of Z House and Support Services, responding flexibly to emerging opportunities, funding and identified needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead Trevi’s Jasmine Mother and Child Residential Family Centre, supporting women and children to build safer, more stable futures.
Salary: £46,123 to £52,223 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience
Relocation Package: is available for the right candidate
Location: Central Plymouth
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times, occasional home working and participation in an on-call rota
Contract: Permanent
About the role
Jasmine Mother and Child Family Residential Centre is Trevi’s specialist residential service supporting women during pregnancy and mothers living with their children while addressing substance use, trauma, mental health needs and wider family pressures.
As Registered Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of this seven-bed residential family service, ensuring a safe, nurturing and trauma-responsive environment for women, children and staff.
Working alongside the Head of Service, you will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, maintain high standards of care and ensure the service meets Ofsted requirements and all relevant regulatory and safeguarding standards.
Key responsibilities include:
· Leading, supporting and developing the staff team
· Ensuring the safe and effective day-to-day running of the service
· Maintaining compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation
· Overseeing safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance
· Developing positive relationships with women, children and professionals
· Ensuring individual care and support plans uphold families’ dignity, privacy and safety
· Monitoring budgets, resources, staffing and service performance
· Supporting continuous service development and improvement
· Participating in the on-call rota, including scheduled weekends
Trevi will provide support with the Ofsted registration and interview process.
About you
You will bring strong leadership experience within residential childcare alongside a sound understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and regulatory standards.
You must have:
· A minimum of two years’ residential childcare experience within the last five years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity
· An NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, be working towards it or be prepared to work towards it within six months of appointment, or Social Work England registration
· Experience of managing and developing an effective team
· Experience of working with women and children
· A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and person-centred support
· Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
· Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
You will be compassionate, professional and non-judgemental, with the confidence to lead within a complex regulated service.
About Trevi
Trevi is an award-winning women’s charity that has supported women in Plymouth for more than 30 years.
Through residential centres, a women’s centre and outreach programmes, Trevi provides specialist, gender-specific support to women experiencing some of life’s toughest challenges, helping them move from crisis towards safety, stability and independence.
Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a day off for your birthday, enhanced sick pay, pension contributions, an Employee Assistance Programme, extensive learning and development opportunities and access to the Blue Light Card.
This role is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be reimbursed by Trevi. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Closing date is 30th September 2026 at mid-day.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Residential Registered Manager, Children’s Registered Manager, Residential Childcare Manager, Residential Services Manager, Deputy Registered Manager, Children and Families Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role
We are seeking a commercially minded senior leader to establish and lead a new Life Sciences Partnership Function for the South West Secure Data Environment (SWSDE). Serving more than five million people across six Integrated Care Board areas, the SWSDE enables approved researchers to securely access and analyse health and care data to support research and innovation that benefits patients and populations.
This is an opportunity to shape how the South West works with the life sciences sector to develop research, innovation and commercial partnerships. Working across the NHS, academia and industry, you will build and lead a pipeline of partnership opportunities, taking them from initial engagement through to agreed programmes that deliver clear value for partners and the health and care system.
You will play a key role in developing the frameworks, commercial models and ways of working needed to support effective collaboration between the NHS, academia and industry, while maintaining high standards of privacy, security, ethics and public trust.
As Secure Data Environments continue to evolve across the UK, you will help define how organisations work with life sciences partners to use health data safely and responsibly to support research and innovation.
The role forms part of the SWSDE leadership and delivery model and is hosted by Health Innovation South West on behalf of the SWSDE, working closely with Health Innovation West of England and regional NHS and academic partners.
Role profile:
Key success factors
· The Senior Life Sciences Partnership Lead will lead the development and delivery of the Life Sciences Partnership Function for the SWSDE. The postholder will originate, develop and convert high impact partnerships between the SWSDE, NHS organisations and the life science sector that utilise the functionality and capability of the SWSDE safely, ethically and efficiently to deliver benefit for partners and the population of the South West region.
· The role will act as a key interface between the SWSDE and external partners, ensuring opportunities for partnership working between the SWSDE and the life science sector are translated into deliverable, governance-ready programmes that create measurable research, innovation and economic benefits. This will include providing NHS organisations involved in the SWSDE to develop effective partnership working with the life science sector, including pricing approaches, contract development and commercial operating models that enable sustainable collaboration with industry partners.
· This role reflects emerging functions being developed across other SDEs, Trusted Research Environments (TREs) and regional data innovation ecosystems, where specialist life science sector leadership expertise is required to complement technical, governance and academic routes.
· The postholder will develop commercially and operationally viable proposals for consideration through SWSDE governance. The role will not determine access to data. All projects will remain subject to feasibility assessment, information-governance requirements, demonstration of public benefit and independent Data Access Committee approval.
Responsibilities
1. Leading strategic partnership development
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Lead the development and delivery of the Life Sciences Partnership Strategy for the SWSDE, building the South West’s distinctive position as a preferred regional partner for data-enabled life science sector research and innovation partnerships.
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Build senior relationships with major life science sector organisations and develop strategic anchor partnerships capable of generating sustained partnership activity and long term income.
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Build trusted relationships with SWSDE partner organisations, including Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and NHS providers, supporting partners to develop effective partnership working with the life science sector and the SWSDE.
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Build strategic relationships with relevant national programmes including NHS England, Health Data Research UK and wider research networks.
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Identify collaborative opportunities for Life Science Partnership Function with other SDEs and TREs.
2. Leading partnership pipeline generation
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Lead the development of a strategically aligned, high quality pipeline of revenue generating partnerships with the life science sector.
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Work with Health Innovation Networks and NHS partners to originate opportunities in collaboration with NHS partner organisations.
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Lead the management, and delivery of the partnership pipeline, ensuring effective planning and oversight to deliver agreed partnership pipeline, revenue targets and KPIs.
3. Leading partnership opportunity development and conversion
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Translate external opportunities with the life science sector into scoped programmes, studies or service offers, working with technical, IG, governance and delivery teams to assess feasibility of proposals and progress opportunities from concept to approval.
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Work with the wider SWDE team to identify and resolve barriers to partnership conversion and maintain momentum across the partnership lifecycle: Find / Receive / Develop / Secure / Deliver.
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Develop and deploy pricing models, cost recovery approaches, commercial negotiations and contracting arrangements in line with SWSDE strategy and governance frameworks.
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Support NHS organisations and SWSDE partners to develop and adopt effective and sustainable models of partnership working with the life science sector and the SWSDE, including providing expert advice on contracting mechanisms, commercial frameworks and partnership agreements.
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Work with SWSDE finance, legal, information governance and operational colleagues to develop robust partnership agreements, contractual documentation and commercial propositions that support scalable and repeatable approaches to partnership delivery.
5. Leading effective governance and assurance
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Ensure all partnership activity aligns with SafeGUARDs, information governance, ethics and NHS standards, working closely with SWSDE governance and operational leads to maintain public trust and transparency.
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Ensure commercial agreements and partnership arrangements align with SWSDE governance, NHS regulatory requirements and agreed organisational responsibilities across host organisations.
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Ensure effective communication and contribution into SWSDE governance and reporting processes.
6. Leading people and partners in a matrix management structure
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Lead the development of the Life Science Partnership Function and the associated resources and people required to ensure effective delivery of the Life Sciences Partnership Strategy.
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Work collaboratively across multiple SWSDE host organisations and stakeholders, operating effectively without direct line management where delivery is through influence and matrix leadership.
Person specification
Experience we’re looking for
· Experience leading partnership working between the NHS and life science sector.
· Track record leading commercial growth and business development.
· Experience leading commercial negotiation and contract development, contract development and partnership agreement design across complex multi-organisational environments.
· Experience operating in environments with complex and rigorous information governance and data sharing requirements.
· Understanding of the UK health, innovation and research landscape.
Desirable experience required:
· Experience leading partnership working with universities and research partners.
· Experience working with health and care data or in trusted research data environments, including NHS data policy, SafeGUARDs or data governance frameworks.
· Experience working with NHS governance structures and decision making.
Abilities and attributes
· Strategic Vision – opportunity-focused, creates new customer markets and develops new revenue streams that balance strategic ambition with attention to risk.
· Customer Orientation – builds trust, anticipates partner needs, works with agility, delivers value to partners.
· Commercial Acumen – skilled in complex negotiations, high levels of financially literacy, focused on sustainable commercial growth.
· Execution excellence – translate partnership opportunities into actionable plans that deliver measurable results, with a strong attention to detail.
· Leadership & Influence – motivates, provides clear direction and build effective working relationships in a matrix managed, partnership structured operating model.
· Communication – translates complexity into clear narrative, compelling storyteller, adapts style to target audiences.
Reporting to:
Executive Director of Innovation & Commercial Partnerships, Health Innovation South West
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Specialist Social Workers work closely with the Head of Expert Witness Service to ensure the delivery of high-quality independent social work reports (ISWRs). They supervise volunteer social workers, quality assure reports, carry out social work assessments themselves, and contribute towards volunteer training opportunities and service development to maintain excellence in social work practice.
The core Specialist Social Worker role is three days per week, with the opportunity to work additional days by taking on service operations and referral coordination responsibilities.
Benefits:
- Regular professional supervision from the Head of Expert Witness Service
- Access to training and CPD opportunities to support Social Work England registration requirements
- Professional development opportunities, including support to begin working towards a formal expert witness accreditation
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Travel expenses reimbursed in line with expenses policy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you are passionate about making a difference for PWS families in Northern Ireland, we want to hear from you!
PWSA UK is a small charity providing lifelong support to all those affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). PWS is a rare genetic condition causing an overwhelming and uncontrollable drive to eat that can be life-limiting, as well as learning and physical disabilities. We provide a dedicated helpline, a comprehensive information hub, a network of peer support groups, a varied programme of community events, training for professionals working with those with PWS, and support for vital research. Our aim is to help our amazing community overcome the challenges and live life to the full with PWS.
We are looking for a part time PWS Specialist Adviser for Northern Ireland to support the PWS community in Northern Ireland. PWS is a rare and isolating condition and our ambition it to reach families in Northern Ireland to provide impactful advice, support, information and training. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth working knowledge of health and social care systems and education in Northern Ireland as well as a belief in the potential and value of people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as being self-motivated and able to engage with families, health care professionals and policy makers. You will build on the excellent work of our existing support worker to continue engage and enable the PWS community.
The position is part time (14 - 18 hours a week) and is home based and ideal for someone living in Northern Ireland
Please contact us via our website for more information or to get in touch for an informal conversation about this opportunity
Every person with PWS community has access to high quality care, opportunity and support to overcome the challenges of PWS



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Weymouth
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Salary: £32,585 per annum plus £802 Essential Car User Allowance
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2029
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 11.30pm
This role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 support.
Do you have a good understanding of the needs of women affected by homelessness and multiple disadvantage? Then join Shelter as a Support Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role supporting women who are at risk of homelessness.
About the role
The role will work in partnership with Dorset charity STARS – Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service and your focus will be to support women who have experience trauma and abuse and are at risk of being made homeless. You will be part of the SHINE service – (Sustaining Housing Independence and Emotional Resilience) and will tailor accommodation support to each woman and support them to overcome the barriers they face to sustaining a home. You will also help them to access specialist counselling to address and recover from their experiences.
About you
You have a strong understanding of support and housing issues and experience of working with women with multiple disadvantage. You also have knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, experience of the delivery of services for women and of working with multiple agencies to support people. You are able to manage a demanding caseload and use case management and Microsoft Office tools for your work. As the role will require you to visit people in their homes you will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the team
Our team in Dorset has been providing housing advice and support services within the area for over 20 years. We have office bases in Bournemouth and Weymouth as well as working in community venues and partner organisation sites. We deliver a wide range of housing rights, legal services, community and support work and advocate for change to fix the broken housing system.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
How to Apply
Please submit your work history and a supporting statement with responses to the first four 'About You' points outlined in the job description. The supporting statement should be no more than 1500 words in total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:
· We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Join our growing Recovery Team at HMP Channings Wood. We're looking for caring, motivated people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others. No prison or substance misuse experience is required. Full training provided, excellent development opportunities, and exciting future growth as our service expands ahead of the prison's planned expansion in 2027. Apply today and start a career with purpose.
Location: HMP Channings Wood
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours
Responsibilities
What if your next job could change a life?
Every day at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people to overcome challenges, build confidence, and take positive steps towards recovery.
We're looking for compassionate, motivated people who want a rewarding career helping others. You don't need experience in substance misuse services or prisons. If you can build relationships, listen without judgement, and genuinely care about people, we'll provide all the training and support you need.
Looking for a Rewarding Career?
You don't need extensive experience in substance misuse services to apply. If you are caring, resilient, a good listener, and passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to start or develop a career in support work. We provide training, guidance, and ongoing professional development to help you succeed in the role.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join our team. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, creating new opportunities as our service grows to meet the needs of a larger prison population.
Join us now and you'll become part of a growing team with exciting development and progression opportunities ahead.
What You'll Do
- Provide one-to-one and group recovery support.
- Build positive relationships with people using our service.
- Encourage engagement with treatment and recovery programmes.
- Work closely with healthcare and prison colleagues.
- Help individuals achieve their goals and make lasting positive changes.
What We're Looking For
You might be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy helping and supporting others.
- Communicate well and listen with empathy.
- Stay calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Are reliable, resilient, and eager to learn.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Paid weekly Wellbeing Hour.
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
- Discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment.
- Ongoing training and career development.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
A note about using AI in your application
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 20 to 21 (£26,296.03 - £27,165.10)
Closing Date
20/9/2026
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Permanent with funding until 31st May 2029
35 hours
£29,855 per annum
Location: Plymouth
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:You'll play a key part in our Plymouth Substance Misuse Service, working with individual young people who misuse substances and their families, and to act as a consultant to other professionals who may require specialist help and support.
We're looking for a skilled child-centred practitioner with the ability to ensure that all young people in contact with the service are assessed and treated for identified drugs/alcohol problems, making a real impact in the lives of children and young people.
Key skills and experience:
The required skills and competencies for this role are:
-Knowledge of child/adolescent development and young person-centred interventions
-Knowledge of psychosocial interventions, SMART Goal planning and Risk Assessment
-Sound knowledge of change behaviour interventions as well of an oversight of addictive behaviours
-Ability to identify, screen, and carry out assessments using tools like DUST
-Knowledge of substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) and awareness of national and local initiatives, including vaping, SCRA's, THC.
-Knowledge of relevant policy and government drug strategy documents
-Knowledge of the criminal justice process, specifically in relation to young people
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 27th September 2026
Interviews: Dates to be confirmed
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters
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Overview
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?
Join our team at HMP Channings Wood as a Recovery Coordinator and help people overcome challenges, reduce the impact of drug and alcohol use, and take positive steps towards recovery.
You'll work closely with individuals throughout their recovery journey, providing tailored support, delivering interventions, facilitating group sessions, and helping people access the services they need to achieve lasting change.
Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, or a related field is beneficial, but we're equally interested in people with strong transferable skills, a passion for supporting others, and a commitment to making a difference.
This is an exciting time to join us. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, creating opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth within a growing service.
If you're looking for a role with purpose, where you can empower people to build healthier, more positive futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Where: HMP Channings Wood
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Responsibilities
Looking for a Rewarding Career Where You Can Make a Real Difference?
As a Recovery Coordinator at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people to overcome challenges, reduce the impact of drug and alcohol use, and take positive steps towards recovery.
You'll work closely with individuals throughout their recovery journey, helping them identify goals, access support, build resilience, and make sustainable changes that improve their health and wellbeing.
Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, or a related field can be beneficial, but we're equally interested in people with strong transferable skills, a passion for supporting others, and a commitment to making a difference.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join our team. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, and our service will grow alongside it to support an increasing prison population.
Joining us now means becoming part of a growing team with exciting opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth.
What You'll Do
- Carry out assessments and develop personalised recovery plans.
- Support individuals throughout their recovery journey.
- Deliver one-to-one interventions and facilitate group sessions.
- Help reduce drug and alcohol-related harm and promote healthier lifestyles.
- Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate support services.
- Advocate on behalf of service users to improve access to support.
- Work collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare teams, and partner organisations.
- Support people to build confidence, resilience, and independence.
- Monitor progress and review outcomes to support positive change.
What We're Looking For
You might be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy helping and supporting others.
- Communicate effectively and build positive relationships.
- Can motivate and engage people who may be reluctant to access support.
- Are organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Work well independently and as part of a team.
- Have a proactive, solution-focused approach.
- Are committed to learning and developing your skills.
Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, healthcare, community work, counselling, coaching, mentoring, or related services is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, motivation, and transferable skills and will provide support to help you develop in the role.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave capped at 30 days.
- Paid weekly Wellbeing Hour.
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
- Discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Join Us
At Change Grow Live, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change, grow, and live life to its full potential.
Apply today and help people take positive steps towards recovery, wellbeing, and a brighter future.
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
A note about using AI in your application
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
Closing Date
25/11/2026
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overview
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?
Join our team at HMP Channings Wood as a Through the Gate Worker and help people prepare for life beyond prison. You'll support individuals approaching release to access treatment, healthcare, and community services, helping them build positive futures, sustain recovery, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, or a related field can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have strong people skills, can build positive relationships, and are passionate about helping others, we'll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed in the role.
This is an exciting time to join us. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, creating opportunities for career development and progression within a growing service.
If you're looking for a role with purpose, where you can support positive change and help people take the next step towards a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you.
Through the Gate Worker Location: HMP Channings Wood
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Responsibilities
Looking for a Rewarding Career Where You Can Make a Real Difference? As a Through the Gate Worker at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people preparing for release from prison, helping them overcome barriers, access essential services, and take positive steps towards recovery and independence. You'll play a vital role in helping people build a fresh start by ensuring they have the right support, plans, and connections in place as they transition back into the community. Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, social care, or mental health can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have strong people skills, can build positive relationships, and are passionate about helping others, we'll provide the training and support needed to develop in the role.
Why Join Us? This is an exciting time to join our team. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, and our service will grow alongside it to support an increasing prison population. Joining us now means becoming part of a growing team with exciting opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth.
What You'll Do
- Support individuals during the 12 weeks leading up to their release from prison.
- Develop personalised resettlement and recovery plans.
- Coordinate referrals to healthcare, treatment, and community services.
- Work closely with prison staff, healthcare teams, resettlement teams and external partner agencies.
- Advocate for individuals to access the support they need.
- Promote recovery, resilience, social reintegration, and independence.
- Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes where required.
What We're Looking For You might be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy helping and supporting others.
- Communicate effectively and build positive relationships.
- Are organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Work well independently and as part of a team.
- Are proactive, resilient, and focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Are willing to learn and develop new skills.
Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, housing, community work, customer service, education, the armed forces, coaching, or mentoring is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, motivation, and transferable skills and will provide training to support your development. What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Paid weekly Wellbeing Hour.
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
- Discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Join Us At Change Grow Live, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change, grow and live life to its full potential. Apply today and help people take their next step towards recovery, independence, and a brighter future.
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a successful candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
A note about using AI in your application
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
Closing Date
25/11/2026
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about people’s rights?!
We are looking to recruit Self-Employed Mental Health Advocates to work in the following areas:
- Gloucester (GL2 9EE)
- Birmingham (B13 8QE)
- Northamptonshire (NN5 6UD)
- Cambridge (CB21 5EE)
- Luton (LU4 0LU)
- Kent (TN12 0ER)
- Greater Manchester (M46 9NT & M6 7DU)
- Warrington (WA2 8TR)
- Huyton (L36 5SA)
-West Yorkshire (BD20 6TU)
- Wrexham (LL11 1BU)
- Aberbeeg (NP13 2DA)
This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.
Our Service
NYAS provides mental health advocacy to individuals within mental health settings throughout the UK.
Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is heard regarding their care and treatment and that they are aware of their rights.
This also includes representing them during various meetings such as ward rounds and at multi-disciplinary team meetings. This role requires you to produce written reports to ensure that the views of patients are fully represented.
We work with adults and children and young people.
DO YOU HAVE:
- Direct experience of working with children/young people or vulnerable adults in a social care or mental health setting.
- Experience and understanding of child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding procedures
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
- An understanding of the importance of listening to children/young people and vulnerable adults without bias or prejudice.
- Ability to communicate in an effective way.
- Ability to record concise case notes and produce good quality reports
You will need to evidence your skills using specific examples in your application meeting the criteria in the person specification.
Safeguarding and Training
You will be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance training including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD.
In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer, and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change lives.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overview
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?
Join our team at HMP Channings Wood as a Programmes Facilitator and help people develop the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to make positive changes in their lives.
You'll deliver engaging group programmes and recovery-focused interventions, creating safe and supportive environments where individuals can build insight, explore new perspectives, and take meaningful steps towards recovery and rehabilitation.
Experience in substance misuse, education, training, social care, mental health, or criminal justice can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you enjoy working with groups, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about helping others achieve their potential, we'll provide the training and support needed to succeed.
This is an exciting time to join us. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, creating opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth within a growing service.
If you're looking for a role with purpose, where you can inspire positive change and help people build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Through the Gate Worker Location: HMP Channings Wood
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Responsibilities
Looking for a Rewarding Career Where You Can Make a Real Difference?
As a Programmes Facilitator at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people to develop new skills, build confidence, and make positive changes through structured group programmes and recovery-focused interventions.
You'll play an important role in creating engaging, supportive environments where individuals can explore challenges, develop resilience, and take positive steps towards recovery and rehabilitation.
Experience in substance misuse services, education, training, social care, or criminal justice can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have strong people skills, enjoy working with groups, and are passionate about helping others achieve their potential, we'll provide the training and support needed to succeed in the role.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join our team. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, and our service will grow alongside it to support an increasing prison population.
Joining us now means becoming part of a growing team with exciting opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth.
What You'll Do
- Deliver engaging recovery and psychosocial group programmes.
- Facilitate structured interventions, including the Atlas Programme.
- Create safe, inclusive, and supportive environments that encourage participation.
- Support individuals to build confidence, resilience, and motivation for change.
- Complete assessments and identify appropriate interventions.
- Provide one-to-one support to encourage engagement and progression.
- Work closely with healthcare teams, prison staff, and partner agencies.
- Contribute to improved wellbeing, reduced harm, and positive rehabilitation outcomes.
What We're Looking For
You might be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy facilitating discussions, workshops, or group activities.
- Communicate effectively and build positive relationships.
- Can motivate and engage people from a range of backgrounds.
- Create safe, inclusive, and respectful environments.
- Are organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Work well independently and as part of a team.
- Are committed to learning and developing your skills.
Experience in education, training, youth work, social care, mental health, criminal justice, probation, coaching, mentoring, healthcare, or wellbeing services is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, motivation, and transferable skills and will provide training to support your development.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Paid weekly Wellbeing Hour.
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
- Discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Join Us
At Change Grow Live, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change, grow, and live life to its full potential.
Apply today and help people build confidence, develop new perspectives, and take positive steps towards a brighter future.
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
A note about using AI in your application
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
Closing Date
25/11/2026
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Practice Consultant
We are seeking an experienced fostering professional to help improve fostering practice, support foster carers and influence positive change across Wales and the wider UK.
Position: Practice Consultant, Wales
Salary: £43,483 to £48,659 per annum
Location: Wales, home-based/hybrid with optional Cardiff office working and some UK travel
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Interview date: 9 October 2026, Cardiff
About the role
As Practice Consultant, you will use your fostering expertise to improve practice and provide high-quality advice, advocacy, mediation, training and consultancy to foster carers, fostering services, social workers and other professionals.
Working as part of a UK-wide practice team, you will help ensure that fostering practice is trauma-informed, child-centred and solution-focused.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialist advice, advocacy and mediation
- Delivering training, webinars, forums and practice consultancy
- Supporting improvements in fostering policy and practice
- Developing and sharing evidence-based best practice
- Building strong relationships with foster carers, fostering services and other stakeholders
- Contributing to publications, guidance and learning resources
- Representing the organisation at regional and national events
- Using feedback and data to evaluate impact and support continuous improvement
About you
You will bring significant knowledge and experience of fostering, with a strong understanding of the legislation and regulatory framework governing foster care.
You will be a foster carer, or hold a relevant degree-level or social work qualification with fostering practitioner experience. You will have experience of providing consultancy and advice within fostering or related services, alongside experience of advocacy, mediation and delivering training.
You will also have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but is not essential.
About the organisation
You will be joining a leading UK fostering charity and membership organisation dedicated to supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
The organisation offers flexible and hybrid working, 38 days' leave including bank holidays, enhanced family-friendly leave, enhanced sick pay, pension and life assurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Helpline.
Applications are particularly welcomed from people from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds and those with lived experience of care.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fostering Social Worker, Fostering Practice Consultant, Fostering Advisor, Practice Development Consultant, Social Work Consultant, Fostering Training Consultant, Fostering Development Officer, Practice Development Manager, Fostering Support Manager, Fostering Services Manager.
Ymgynghorydd Ymarfer
Rydym yn chwilio am weithiwr proffesiynol profiadol ym maes maethu i helpu i wella ymarfer maethu, cefnogi gofalwyr maeth a dylanwadu ar newid cadarnhaol ledled Cymru a'r DU ehangach.
Swydd: Ymgynghorydd Ymarfer, Cymru
Cyflog: £43,483 i £48,659 y flwyddyn
Lleoliad: Cymru, gweithio gartref/hybrid gyda'r opsiwn o weithio o swyddfa Caerdydd a rhywfaint o deithio ledled y DU
Oriau: Llawn amser, 35 awr yr wythnos
Contract: Parhaol
Dyddiad cau: 23 Medi 2026
Dyddiad cyfweliad: 9 Hydref 2026, Caerdydd
Am y rôl
Fel Ymgynghorydd Ymarfer, byddwch yn defnyddio eich arbenigedd ym maes maethu i wella ymarfer a darparu cyngor, eiriolaeth, cyfryngu, hyfforddiant ac ymgynghoriaeth o ansawdd uchel i ofalwyr maeth, gwasanaethau maethu, gweithwyr cymdeithasol a gweithwyr proffesiynol eraill.
Gan weithio fel rhan o dîm ymarfer ledled y DU, byddwch yn helpu i sicrhau bod ymarfer maethu yn ystyriol o drawma, yn canolbwyntio ar y plentyn ac yn canolbwyntio ar ddatrysiadau. Mae'r egwyddorion hyn hefyd wedi'u nodi yn y proffil rôl Cymraeg a ddarparwyd.
Bydd y prif gyfrifoldebau'n cynnwys:
- Darparu cyngor arbenigol, eiriolaeth a chyfryngu
- Cyflwyno hyfforddiant, gweminarau, fforymau ac ymgynghoriaeth ymarfer
- Cefnogi gwelliannau mewn polisi ac ymarfer maethu
- Datblygu a rhannu arfer gorau sy'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth
- Meithrin perthnasoedd cryf gyda gofalwyr maeth, gwasanaethau maethu a rhanddeiliaid eraill
- Cyfrannu at gyhoeddiadau, canllawiau ac adnoddau dysgu
- Cynrychioli'r sefydliad mewn digwyddiadau rhanbarthol a chenedlaethol
- Defnyddio adborth a data i werthuso effaith a chefnogi gwelliant parhaus
Amdanoch chi
Bydd gennych wybodaeth a phrofiad sylweddol o faethu, ynghyd â dealltwriaeth gref o'r fframwaith deddfwriaethol a rheoliadol sy'n llywodraethu gofal maeth.
Byddwch yn ofalwr maeth, neu bydd gennych gymhwyster perthnasol ar lefel gradd neu gymhwyster gwaith cymdeithasol gyda phrofiad fel ymarferydd maethu. Bydd gennych brofiad o ddarparu ymgynghoriaeth a chyngor o fewn gwasanaethau maethu neu wasanaethau cysylltiedig, ynghyd â phrofiad o eiriolaeth, cyfryngu a darparu hyfforddiant.
Bydd gennych hefyd sgiliau cyfathrebu a meithrin perthnasoedd rhagorol, gyda'r gallu i weithio'n hyderus gydag ystod eang o randdeiliaid.
Mae'r gallu i siarad Cymraeg yn ddymunol ond nid yw'n hanfodol ar gyfer y rôl.
Am y sefydliad
Byddwch yn ymuno ag elusen faethu a sefydliad aelodaeth blaenllaw yn y DU sy'n ymroddedig i gefnogi'r perthnasoedd sydd wrth wraidd y gymuned faethu.
Mae'r sefydliad yn cynnig gweithio hyblyg a hybrid, 38 diwrnod o wyliau gan gynnwys gwyliau banc, polisïau gwyliau gwell sy'n ystyriol o deuluoedd, tâl salwch gwell, pensiwn ac yswiriant bywyd, a mynediad at Linell Gymorth i Weithwyr.
Croesewir ceisiadau'n arbennig gan bobl o gefndiroedd sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol a chefndiroedd lleiafrifol, a chan bobl sydd â phrofiad personol o ofal.
Gallai rolau eraill y gallai fod gennych brofiad ohonynt gynnwys: Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol Maethu, Ymgynghorydd Ymarfer Maethu, Cynghorydd Maethu, Ymgynghorydd Datblygu Ymarfer, Ymgynghorydd Gwaith Cymdeithasol, Ymgynghorydd Hyfforddiant Maethu, Swyddog Datblygu Maethu, Rheolwr Datblygu Ymarfer, Rheolwr Cymorth Maethu, Rheolwr Gwasanaethau Maethu.
The Organisation
We are working with a well-established UK not-for-profit organisation with annual income of approximately £150 million. Operating at significant scale and complexity, the organisation manages a diverse range of income streams including donations, legacies, grant and contract funding, trading activity and investment income. The finance function plays a key role in supporting strong governance, compliance and decision-making across the organisation.
The Job
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of all tax matters within a large and complex organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and external advisers, you will act as the organisation's lead technical expert on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid, ensuring robust compliance, governance and risk management. You will provide practical advice to senior stakeholders, helping the organisation understand and navigate the tax implications of operational and strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid compliance and advisory matters
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations and annual adjustments
- Managing Corporation Tax compliance and reporting
- Developing and maintaining tax governance frameworks, controls and processes
- Identifying and mitigating tax risks across the organisation
- Providing technical guidance to finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Building effective relationships with external advisers, auditors and internal teams
- Driving continuous improvement across tax processes, controls and reporting systems
Location:
Remote working, with occasional office attendance in London (typically once per quarter)
Hours: 28 hours per week (will consider full-time hours for the right person. Would likely need to contribute towards other areas of finance)
Salary: £60,000 - £66,000 per annum, pro rata
The Person
We are seeking a qualified accountant or tax professional with strong technical expertise and experience operating within a large, complex organisation.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Qualified Accountant or Tax professional
- Strong knowledge of UK VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid legislation
- Experience managing complex VAT environments, including partial exemption
- A track record of delivering accurate and timely tax compliance activities
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business guidance
- Experience working collaboratively across finance, systems, planning and operational teams
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management
Experience gained within the charity, not-for-profit, membership body or broader complex organisation environment would be advantageous.
What's in It for You?
- Remote working arrangement
- Salary of £60,000 - £66,000 per annum, pro rata
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 8%
- 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
- The opportunity to be the lead tax specialist within a sizeable, nationally recognised organisation
- Exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters and senior stakeholders
- A supportive and collaborative finance team environment
How to Apply
If you are an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible role where you can make a significant impact, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience, including VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid/partial exemption compliance and advisory work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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