Support jobs in wellingborough, greater manchester
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SHINE is a membership organisation offering free services and support to over 14,700 members living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), and associated conditions.
We currently have 750 members living with NPH and this is growing significantly each month. This role will provide a specific focus on the area of NPH, whilst also supporting wider Shine activities.
Main purpose of role
Deliver a high-quality service to and facilitate opportunities for, individuals living with NPH/dementia and their families/carers through Shine membership across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Empower and enable members living with the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community and their local networks.
Raise awareness of NPH across Health & Social Care professionals and the public.
Support the planning and delivery of the annual NPH Awareness Week.
As part of a high performing team, support Shine to be recognised as the number one provider of support for NPH outside of the NHS.
Promote and support all Shine’s services and activities.
Shine will offer you:
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Support to learn & develop by accessing training in NPH and dementia
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Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
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A competitive salary of £28,471 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Additional annual leave due to length of service
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Broadband allowance
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Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
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Access to our Employee Support Programme
Please see the full Job Description & Person Specification below and on our website.
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Janet VanValkenburg, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) / Dementia Manager by email to arrange a convenient time for a call.
Closing date: Sunday 7th September at 11:30pm
Interviews: Friday 19th September (virtual)
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus




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DFN Project SEARCH offer an evidence-based supported internship model which takes place entirely in the workplace. The programmes provide continuous support to young adults with a learning disability, and autistic people who are aged between 16 – 24 with an Education Health and Care Plan, or equivalent, in their final year of education.
We are looking for skilled administrators to provide support for our Programme Delivery and Corporate Governance teams (although there wll be close working and crossover in the two roles). We are happy to discuss job share or part time working if preferred.
The roles are fully remote, with some attendance at team away days and conferences/meetings where required.
Please see the two Job Descriptions attached with this posting for further information about what is involved in the roles. If you wish to apply for a particular role, please state your preference in your intial cover letter.
If you would like further information about either role, please contact Jule Brennan via the recruitment address listed.
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Embedded in the work of the Programme Department, the Communications and Marketing Manager is responsible for designing and delivering on communications and marketing plans designed to amplify our brand messages, and raise awareness of our mission with partners, and beneficiaries and help us achieve our vision.
This is a hands-on, operational role ideal for someone with significant experience of leading on communications activities, who thrives in a small team and enjoys delivering against long-term plans and managing day-to-day priorities. You’ll lead the delivery of all aspects of communications and marketing - from planning campaigns and managing social media to producing content and supporting fundraising efforts.
As well as working with the Programme Department to support and promote the work of our local partner programmes, the role will also create and maintain mechanisms to ensure all of our staff are informed and engaged with the full scope of our work and impact we enable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Following two successful appointments of Salesforce Support Specilaists, we have two more exciting opportunities for 2x Salesforce Configuration Specialists to join our Salesforce team and help configure Salesforce for phase 2 of our organisational-wide rollout.
Working with our existing team, they will help configure Salesforce to replace key legacy systems within our international charity operating in 18 countries, helping poor and marginalized families and children in Eastern Europe. Welcoming applications from candidates within Europe.
About Mission Without Borders International
Mission Without Borders is an international Christian organization working in six of the poorest countries in Europe. Our Mission is to journey with the poor and marginalized, bringing practical and spiritual support with hope of a better future, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty.
Whether it is a hot meal for a homeless person, a homework club for a struggling pupil or seeds for a father who wants to grow vegetables for his family. We support families and children through our sponsorship programs by providing after school clubs and investing in sustainable businesses to get them back on their feet. We provide emotional support to those who need it most, working through issues that could be holding them back, such as conflict, past trauma or addiction.
We respect the dignity of the individual and help develop self-sufficiency and a sustainable future. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.
Mission Without Borders International leads and co-ordinates the work of the six countries in Eastern Europe where we carry out our project work, and 12 countries where we raise support.
About the role
Mission Without Borders is seeking an experienced Salesforce Configuration Specialist to focus on three key areas; Configuring a new Salesforce platform, integration of existing platforms, and supporting users around the world.
As a Salesforce expert and product champion, the post holder will work closely with our existing Salesforce Support Specialists and Salesforce team, configuring the new system as well as being the first point of contact for Salesforce support across all staff in all 18 countries. Working with the system solution designs and architecture design documents created by the Salesforce Systems Architect, they will configure a brand-new Salesforce platform for program and beneficiary management. They will also need to ensure it is integrated with our existing NPSP donor management platform and works with other systems and services across the organisation.
In addition to configuration, they will triage incoming tickets, provide support, fix problems, make configuration changes, and work closely with our International Project Manager and Salesforce Developer and Product Owner to manage change requests.
Who we are looking for
You will have proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator and strong experience implementing new configurations from scratch. Educated to relevant degree level (or equivalent, or qualified by experience), be a certified Salesforce Admin, and have experience with NPSP. NPC would be an advantage.
A logical thinker, excellent problem solver, and an ability to juggle multiple duties and prioritise competing tasks. You must be able to translate solution designs and technical designs into working solutions.
You must be an excellent written and verbal communicator, have strong stakeholder management skills, and be excellent at customer service.
You must be an exceptionally competent English speaker and have the right to travel to the UK and work in one of the following countries: UK, Albania, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Switzerland or Ukraine.
Rewards and benefits
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Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Enrollment into our pension scheme
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Flexible approach to working (involves occasional travel to London, UK office or internationally)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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FareShare’s pioneering Surplus with Purpose scheme works with businesses across the fresh produce sector to help cover the extra costs of redistributing their unsold food to people who need it and preparing unfinished surplus food for redistribution. FareShare will redistribute thousands of tonnes of surplus fresh fruit and vegetables nationally to charities and community organisations that need it, saving it from going to waste.
Working with the volunteer management team and other key personnel, this role will be involved in attracting and supporting the retention of new volunteers for Surplus with Purpose-related work. You will also promote the benefits and opportunities of volunteering at EMERGE to the wider community. You’ll be a strong communicator, happy to jump on the phone or take the lead at in-person recruitment events. You’ll have experience in the community or voluntary sector and strong data management skills to ensure we can accurately report to funders on our outreach and track the volunteers who participate in the programme. An understanding of handling confidential data, meeting targets and deadlines, and experience in recruitment are key skills for this role.
The role is based onsite at our Head Office on New Smithfield Market. We are happy to discuss your preferred working days.
After you've submitted your CV via Charity Jobs, we will send you a recruitment pack, which includes a job description and application form. This must be completed for you to be considered for the role.
As a leading food charity to tackle hunger, our aim is to help tackle the food poverty issue in Greater Manchester.




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Location: Sheffield
Salary: £31,133 per annum pro rata plus £802 per annum pro rata essential car user allowance
Contract: Fixed term ending 31st October 2026
Hours: Full time – 37.5
Closing date: Monday 25th August 2025 at 11.30 pm
Do you have a good understanding of child development and the needs of homeless families and children plus proven experience of supporting parents and children with complex needs? Then join Shelter as a Children & Families Support Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role aimed at minimising the impact of bad housing, homelessness and exclusion in the Sheffield area.
About the role
With your own caseload of families, you will act as their key worker and support them to either resettle or prevent homelessness. Your primary focus will be on households where some tailored interventions are required around the needs of the children in order to stabilise their housing situation and enable the family to thrive.
Accordingly, you will provide intensive, tailored support as part of a whole family approach in a 1-2-1 setting and through group work. You will also need to regularly visit clients’ homes, schools and community venues across the city and liaise with other agencies in the community in order to provide a co-ordinated service.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
You have knowledge of child development and a strong understanding of homeless children and families, with experience of supporting parents, children and young people who have complex needs. You also have knowledge of housing, homelessness and ASB legislation and welfare benefits that affect families and the skills to network and gather information as well as advocacy, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have worked within, or understand, a safeguarding framework, are IT literate and have experience of managing a caseload and can prioritise, organise and set boundaries. With a full driving licence, you will have access to a vehicle for work purposes, an allowance and mileage will be paid.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, 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
Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city, with a focus on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people with multiple and complex needs. We take a holistic approach to help people deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and work for systemic changes to prevent homelessness and support over 5000 people every year.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday 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.
How to Apply
You are required to submit a CV and a separate supporting statement to the following points of the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the following knowledge, experience and behaviours throughout your responses:
1. Your knowledge of;
•Child development and an understanding of the needs of homeless families and children
•And homelessness and housing legislation/ASB legislation/ welfare benefits that affect families.
2. Your experience of;
•Working within a safeguarding framework and be able to demonstrate your role within this.
3. Your experience of;
•Supporting parents and children with complex needs and developing parent and child activities, including through play.
4. How you prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
5. How you enable decision making
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.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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We are seeking a compassionate, organised and trauma-informed Volunteer Experience & Stewardship Coordinator to help take our volunteer program to the next level and to support the HR Manager bring the HR and organisational administration functions together at an operational level.
This hands-on role will be key to refining and enhancing our volunteering pathway — strengthening each stage from initial onboarding and induction, through to active engagement, and finally to a positive and supported offboarding. You’ll ensure the volunteer experience is consistent, meaningful, and deeply aligned with our organisational values and the motivations of those who generously give their time.
A core focus of the role will be co-producing clear and purpose-driven volunteering roles in collaboration with current volunteers and internal staff teams. You will champion a culture where volunteers are supported, valued, and empowered — and where their voices actively shape how we deliver our mission.
This is a newly created position is also to reflect the growing HR needs of the charity as the workforce expands.
Another core focus of this role will be to build and nurture relationships all of levels. This will include support to ensure the efficient and effective HR administration, from recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and drafting letters.
As part of an expanding and ambitious organisation, there are considerable development opportunities for the successful candidate and the ability to help shape the infrastructure of the charity.
For the full job description and contact details if you wish to speak to anyone about the role, are in the attached recruitment pack.
How to apply
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Closing date: Midnight Sunday 24th August 2025
First round interview date (virtual): w/c 1st September 2025
Second round interview date (in-person): w/c 8th September 2025
Inspired ‘by patients for patients’ our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.




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Location: Remote (based in England & Wales with occasional travel required for biannual team days in London, termly Support Coach Team meetings in various locations, and twice termly vists to facilitators in various locations). Due to location of regional hubs, we would encourage applications from the Bristol, Liverpool and Manchester areas.
Salary: £28,665 - £30,765 pro rata (£22,932 - £24,612 actual)
Hours of work: 4 days a week (28 hours)
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Support Coach role involves:
- Supporting volunteer facilitators by coaching them through the opportunities, challenges and obstacles of running a Kids Matter programme
- Training and upskilling facilitators by helping run events and develop new resources
- Working with the wider Kids Matter team to encourage and strengthen Kids Matter’s church partnerships
At Kids Matter, we are committed to delivering effective coaching. All Support Coaches are given the opportunity to go through the coaching accreditation process with ICF to become an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Kids Matter provides the support and supervision for this to take place, and will cover the cost of the accreditation if the individual remains employed as a Support Coach for the two years following applying for accreditation. If the individual leaves before two years, a percentage of the accreditation cost will be required to pay back.
About you
Are you someone who enjoys coming alongside others, encouraging and challenging them as they learn and grow? Do you have a strong understanding of the disadvantages many families face in the UK? Can you sensitively and effectively communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision to see every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Support Coach position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 4pm Monday 1st September 2025. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.



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NAPAC is seeking Call and Email Handlers for our support services in Stockport
NAPAC provides the only free national support service for adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse. We offer specialist, confidential support to all adult survivors of any type of abuse, operated by experienced staff and trained volunteers.
NAPAC works closely with the criminal justice and public health sectors. We support survivors to navigate and understand their options with criminal and civil law, and in healing and recovery. Choice is key, and our website provides a lot of free information for survivors and those supporting them.
As a trusted public-health organisation, people use NAPAC’s services to support their overall health and wellbeing, to build and improve their resilience, and to be able to make brave, positive choices every day – including asking for help when they need it.
Those using our services ask for support with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, isolation, navigating relationships, dissociative identity disorder, reporting to the police, domestic and sexual violence, boundaries, and complex post-traumatic stress. For many, contacting NAPAC is a first step to recovering from trauma and leading happier, more fulfilled lives.
NAPAC support service often hear from adult survivors that are disclosing their childhood abuse for the very first time, so sensitivity, safety and confidentiality are highly important.
So, if you are someone who is looking to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support by empowering them through emotional support, and understanding, then this job role is perfect for you. As a support line Call Handler, you will be a key member of our dedicated team, providing emotional support and a safe environment for callers with a wide range of complex issues.
NAPAC offers full training and hands-on support for call handlers with every call they receive. You will use the knowledge and skills you’ve developed through our training to explore issues relating to childhood abuse and it how it effects adulthood and signpost callers to relevant resources and services that can provide more in-depth support. Calls are caller-led, and you will be there to empower each caller to take back control in their lives.
We are looking for someone who is empathetic and resilient with a real passion for supporting people through their healing journey. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the people we support, and actively encourage applicants with different lived experience.
Key Responsibilities:
· Follow confidentiality and safeguarding policies
· Provide appropriate signposting to external services in accordance to callers identified needs.
· Ensuring that key record keeping is maintained to the required standard and contributing to service monitoring requirements
· You will have the emotional resilience to be able to support individuals who may be severely distressed, experienced trauma, and people who may be at risk of harm.
· The ability to think on your feet to support callers who may call during panic attacks or flashbacks
· Excellent communication skills, spoken and written.
· Providing email support to individuals.
· Being flexible in your approach to your work in line with changing and growing needs of the support service.
· To be Caller led and be able to keep your own personal boundaries whilst working in your own unique way.
Salary: £26,520 per annum, pro rata, plus pension and an employee benefits package.
Hours: 17.5 per week (0.5 FTE) to be worked flexibly across the week in person. Remote and hybrid working is not available for this role.
Contract: One year, with possibility of extension subject to funding.
Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 1 September 2025.
Application is by completion of the NAPAC application form. CVs cannot be accepted.
Interviews: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly. We anticipate interviews in early September in person at our Stockport office.
The job description and application form are also available from our website
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Position: Male Peer Support Worker
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Band 3 - £24,071 per annum pro rata (£19,250 actual)
Base: Living Well – Community Venues across Salford
About Us
Since 1972, Mind in Salford has been providing mental health and wellbeing support to the local community, working to reduce mental health stigma. Mind in Salford is an independent charity and we are very proud to be affiliated with the Mind federation.
About the Living Well service:
Living Well is a joint service run by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and VCSE partners in Salford. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate support for individuals facing mental health challenges.
We believe in the power of peer support and are looking for a passionate and empathic male to join our multi-disciplinary team as a Peer Support Worker.
Role Overview:
We are looking to recruit a male Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing practical, emotional, and peer-based support to male clients of Living Well . Using your lived experience and recovery journey, you will work alongside other professionals to empower individuals to manage and improve their mental well-being, guiding them through their recovery process in a non-judgmental and supportive manner.
Key Duties:
- Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
- Work alongside fellow professionals
- To provide service users with structured 1:1 mentoring support,
- Utilise IT systems to record outcomes and share information
- Record sessions in the agreed format and in line with Living Well policies
- To attend individual case reviews and individual / group supervision, consistently reflecting and enhancing skills/knowledge
- Report any concerns about service users immediately to the Lived Experience Manager
- To cooperate with Lived Experience Manager, to work safely, to comply with health and safety instructions and information.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 22nd August 2025.
Interested?
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Mind in Salford is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and those from marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Genuine Occupational Requirement:
The Equality Act 2010 allows for exemptions to the general prohibition of discrimination based on sex (or other protected characteristics) if there's a genuine occupational requirement for the job to be done by a person of a specific gender.
No agencies please.
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Are you a highly skilled administrator and communicator, passionate about sharing Jesus Christ across cultures? Do you desire to see lives and communities transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ?
The Supporter Relations Coordinator will play a key role in communicating with our new and existing supporters, welcoming visitors to our office, and ensuring enquirers are connected to the right members of our team. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to use their administrative and interpersonal skills to support our team in the development of this ministry across the UK and Ireland as well as throughout East Asia. All of this is vital for our vision to be a catalyst for the Church sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in all its fullness among East Asia’s peoples through all aspects of life.
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Urban Saints (formally known as Crusaders) equips youth leaders to disciple young people in today's changing world. Our vision is to see every young person given the opportunity to explore faith, wherever they are.
About the role
As our Support Care Coordinator, you will be the friendly and professional first point of contact for our valued Crusaders Associates, those who have been on the journey with Urban Saints since we were known as Crusaders. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional supporter experiences. Your work will help continue and build lasting relationships that inspire ongoing support for our mission from those who have journeyed with us over many years.
You'll be responsible for:
- Responding to associate enquiries via phone, email, and post in a timely, warm, and professional manner, with empathy and attention to detail throughout.
- Listening and responding to the needs of each supporter, understanding their motivations and experiences to foster long-term relationships.
- Developing a programme to regularly thank donors for their support.
- Ensuring supporters feel valued and appreciated.
- Maintaining accurate supporter records on our CRM system, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
- Working closely with the Head of Development to ensure consistent messaging and supporter journeys.
The role is home-based with regular travel required to visit supporters and to supporter events across the UK.
About You
We’re looking for a compassionate and highly organised individual who excels in building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional supporter care.
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
How to Apply
For full details, please see the recruitment pack. You'll need to send us:
- Your CV.
- A covering letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are a good match for this role, making reference to the responsibilities, skills and experience identified in the recruitment pack.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29th August, midday. Please note, we will be actively reviewing applications ahead of the closing date and reserve the right to close applications before this date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an Advocacy and Support Officer, you will provide one-to-one support to people facing immediate crises or longer-term challenges. You’ll work closely with individuals—often in their own homes or community settings—to help them navigate complex systems and build more stable, independent lives.
In the main people we support are Irish or of Irish descent including the Traveller Community, particularly those who find it difficult to access mainstream services. However, our services are open to all.
You will be delivering advocacy and representative services in order for people to secure welfare benefits, better housing conditions, enabling people to access the financial benefits they are entitled to. This will include supporting people experiencing mental and physical health issues, substance misuse, facing legal issues, those who require debt management, threatened with eviction, domestic abuse, and bereavement.
Additionally, as part of this role, you will be working across the whole service in supporting our focus on early intervention and prevention.
As part of the wider ICCM team you will help to inform and actively support community-based advocacy, awareness, and public campaigns to increase knowledge and education of the community on how to access help, and the availability of support which is open to people as needs develop.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual advocacy and outreach support to vulnerable adults facing health, housing, legal, and social challenges
- Carry out initial assessments and develop care/support plans
- Deliver advice on benefits, housing, finances, and access to services
- Accompany clients to appointments and act as their representative with agencies
- Make appropriate referrals and work in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations
- Maintain accurate records and input into the case management system
- Contribute to community outreach and education campaigns
- Attend training, team meetings, and supervision sessions
- Support and mentor volunteers and students involved in client work
- Represent ICCM at forums and network events to highlight the needs of the Irish and Traveller communities
- Fully embrace ICCM’s values in all your work
- To promote the work of ICCM as requested by your line manager.
- To work as an accountable member of the staff team, working within the Charity's policies and procedures
- It is the nature of the work at ICCM that staff are expected to work in a flexible way, when the occasion arises, when tasks not specifically covered in their job have to be undertaken for the benefit of our beneficiaries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support Dog is a unique and innovative national charity that has been transforming the lives of families affected by autism, epilepsy and disability for over 30 years.
Support Dogs trains and provides specialist assistance dog to give 100% reliable advance warning of epileptic seizures; to help children with autism to stay safe and better engage with the world around them. Our disability assistance dogs bring independence and a better quality of life for those with physical disabilities including MS, Cerebral Palsy and Fibromyalgia.
Founded and entirely based in Sheffield our charity operates across the UK, growing significantly over recent years. The demand for our work is overwhelming, with requests for support increasing ten-fold over the past few years. Support Dogs provides all of its services free of charge and relies entirely on voluntary donations for funding.
We are looking for a dedicated and organised Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our friendly and supportive team. Reporting to the Trusts and Development Manager, you’ll help identify and research prospective funders, prepare compelling applications, and build strong relationships with donors.
You’ll manage your own workload and portfolio of donors, writing applications and corresponding with donors. Helping to maintain accurate CRM records. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, data, and insight to support your work.
To provide assistance dogs to support those with disabilities and long-term medical conditions leading to safer and more independent lives.

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Job Title: Programme Coordinator
Contract: 0.6 FTE (3 days a week, 22.5 hours). Fixed term contract terminating August 2027
Reporting To: Programme Manager
Department: Income and Partnerships Team
Location: Homeworking- Must be UK based (with occasional travel for team days or programme events)
Salary: £23,861 pro rata
Start date: September/October (ASAP)
NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: Due to an exceptional number of applications, we will be closing the application process earlier than originally anticipated. The new application deadline is 12th August 2025 at midday.
This role is central to the smooth running of our new regional programme. As Programme Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the Programme Manager to support delivery, coordination, communication/engagement and administration.
You’ll be involved in everything from troubleshooting and responding to enquiries from schools, to preparing materials for stakeholders, updating delivery and engagement records on our CRM database, and helping gather data on programme impact. You’ll also support the development of case studies and feedback that help us communicate the difference the programme is making.
This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone who is:
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Proactive and detail-focused
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A natural organiser and problem solver, with good people skills
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Excited by the opportunity to support a high-impact programme from the inside out
What you’ll be doing:
Programme coordination & admin support
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Provide day-to-day administrative support for the programme, as directed by the Programme Manager
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of programme activities, delivery and engagement
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Ensure programme data is entered and managed effectively using our CRM (Salesforce)
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Support the coordination of services, training and communications with schools
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Assist with monitoring and evaluation by gathering and organising feedback, data and impact stories
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Help build inspiring case studies that reflect the programme’s progress and success
Customer service & stakeholder engagement
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Be the first point of contact for schools and partners, answering queries by phone, email and helpdesk
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Ensure a high standard of customer service across all channels, following up promptly where needed
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Develop and maintain positive relationships with schools, local authorities and colleagues
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Help prepare programme materials for internal use and for external stakeholders
Team support & collaboration
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Contribute to internal meetings and planning processes as required
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Support projects and tasks as delegated by the Programme Manager and Head of Department
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Work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues across the charity
Download our recruitment pack to view the full job description and person specification.
Championing Representation and Equity
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are under-represented in our sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply. Your lived experience and perspective are valuable, and we’re committed to supporting all team members to grow and succeed.
Our offer to you:
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Remote-first working culture (with in-person team days and occasional programme events)
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closure between Christmas and New Year
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5% employer pension contribution
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Optional Medicash health plan
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Annual £300 learning and development budget
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A values-driven culture and the chance to create lasting change for children and young people
How to apply:
Applicants are asked to provide a current CV and 2-page covering letter outlining evidence demonstrating your professional alignment with the person specification and job description, clearly identifying the skills and experiences applicable to the role.
Please see recruitment pack for details of where to send your application.
Application deadline (new deadline due to exceptional number of applications): 12th August at midday
Recruitment process
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a task in advance of a single stage virtual interview, w/c 2nd September.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.