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Are you interested in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Duty Worker to support the effective day-to-day running of our women-only hostel. The role involves carrying out a range of administrative duties, maintaining accurate resident records, responding to enquiries, reporting and monitoring repairs, liaising with contractors and external agencies, and ensuring residents receive a professional and responsive service.
In this role you will:
- Maintain accurate resident records, process referrals, manage correspondence, and undertake a range of administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the women-only hostel.
- Report, monitor, and follow up on repairs and maintenance issues, liaising with contractors and relevant teams to ensure works are completed promptly and to a high standard.
- Act as a key point of contact for residents, staff, and external agencies, responding to enquiries, coordinating appointments, and contributing to a safe, welcoming, and well-managed environment.
About you
The successful candidate will be able to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a safe and well-maintained environment for all residents.
You will also:
- Have excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload, maintain accurate records, and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to build positive relationships with residents, colleagues, contractors, and partner agencies.
- Be proactive, reliable, and committed to providing a high-quality service, with the ability to respond to repairs, resolve issues efficiently, and contribute to a safe and well-maintained hostel environment.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a woman for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
How to apply
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Closing date: 10am on 30 June 2026
Interview and assessments on: TBC
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The arts for mental health – peer support delivered creatively
Sound Minds is a user-led charity transforming lives through music, film and art. We are a thriving community bound together by creativity and a shared belief in mutual learning and peer support.
Our Canerows Programme delivers a ward visiting service at Springfield Hospital and community-based Peer Support.
Main purposes of the job:
Sound Minds is recruiting a Peer Support Worker to join our team in Wandsworth.
The Peer Support Transformation Project is funded by and delivered in partnership with South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust, Mushkil Aasaan, and Wandsworth Carers Centre. It is an integral part of Sound Minds’ Canerows programme; a user led service working to improve the lives of people who are overcoming mental health challenges.
This is a new role at Sound Minds, developed to provide proactive and responsive administrative support across the Peer Support project. The role will provide efficient administration, ensuring that clients on the wait list for peer support are contacted in a timely fashion, and that databases are well maintained.
The postholder will have a passion for maintaining organised systems, whilst also having a friendly approach, communicating with clients with care and empathy.
Salary: £26,936 per annum (pro rata) & 3% contribution to pension
Hours: 14 hours per week
This fixed term contract ends on 31 March 2027 and is renewable depending on funding.
Strong IT skills are essential for this role. You will be required to have a DBS (criminal records check) and satisfactory written references before starting.
The full job description and application pack are available from Sound Minds’ website.
Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 29th June 2026
First interviews: Wednesday 8th July 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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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!
Specialist Teaching Assistant – Autism / SEND
We are Ambitious about Autism, a national charity with a clear goal: to create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.
We are looking for patient, empathetic and resilient STAs to join our Ofsted “Outstanding” TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill.
- Full time, permanent (term time only)
- Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm
- Salary: £27,770 to £28,005 per annum
- Location: Muswell Hill, North London (N10 3JA)
- Start date: September 2026
The role:
This is a role where no two days are ever the same! Some days can be very challenging, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. As a LSA, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our autistic pupils and assisting them with:
- Access learning
- Developing communication, confidence and independence
- Celebrate progress - however big or small
- Take part in community based activities like swimming, skiing and horse riding
- Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care
- Supporting pupils with personal care
- Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves
Why join us:
- This is a term time only role (yet you are paid across 52 weeks!)
- You will be placed on a training programme when you join the role with continued CPD
- Be part of a warm, supportive and collaborative team
- Progression opportunities to grow your career in SEND
- Be part of a national charity with a clear mission and shared values
- Varied, meaningful work with real impact
- Access to staff discount schemes, including Blue Light Card eligibility
- Full benefits package is on our website
The official internal title for this role is Specialist Teaching Assistant, but it is advertised externally as Learning Support Assistant to reflect the nature of the role and maximise reach.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Registered Charity
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We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.