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Salary: £36,220 rising to £36,720 after successful completion of probationary period
Location: Gwent
Contract Type:
- Permanent in line with funding
- Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
- 35 hours per week (full time)
- Generally, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
- Participation in the organisation’s Tier 3 emergency on-call rota (paid)
All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
Accountable to: Director of Support Services
Accountable For:
• Oversight of the portfolio of services within this role, which will be reviewed periodically in line with funding requirements and organisational priorities.
• Current portfolio: Housing Support Grant–funded services across Torfaen and Newport, including refuge and community services.
• Line management of Assistant Managers
Purpose of the post:Operational management of specialist, trauma-informed support services for people who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence.
Specific responsibilities:
PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SECTION.
General responsibilities:
PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SECTION.
Interested candidates are welcome to contact Joanna Parry, Director of Support Services, for an informal chat.
It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.
This role requires frequent travel for business purposes. A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use
Closing Date:4th May 2026
We operate a rolling recruitment process and may interview suitable candidates as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once the position has been filled.
Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is requireed for all posts.
Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Our mission is to stand with individuals, especially women and children, who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm, or violence.



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Salary: £46,917
Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.
Contract type: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week
Closing date: 13 May 2026
Interview date: 21 May 2026
This role offers the opportunity to support the management of a mixed-use central London property portfolio within the Diocese of London. Working as part of the Asset Management team, you will contribute to ensuring properties are managed effectively, delivering value, performance and sustainability.
You will act as the lead property management contact for a defined portfolio and support a wide range of stakeholders, including parishes, tenants and internal teams. The role combines operational delivery with strategic input, supporting both day-to-day management and wider asset management objectives.
Job Summary
The Property Manager supports the Asset Management team in the strategic and operational management of a central London property portfolio. The role includes acting as the lead contact for a defined group of internal clients, providing property management advice across the Diocese, and supporting wider asset management casework and activities.
Job responsibilities
· Manage a defined property portfolio, including leases, rent reviews, renewals and tenant matters
· Oversee property management arrangements, including working with managing agents and external consultants
· Support property performance monitoring, reporting and implementation of management plans
· Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders, including parishes and clergy
· Support asset management activities, including lease negotiations and property projects
· Contribute to data management, financial tracking and wider property-related initiatives
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
· Degree in Real Estate or relevant field
· Strong understanding of property management and interest in London real estate
· Experience or exposure to property or asset management
· Strong analytical, numerical and IT skills
· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
· Commercial awareness and ability to work collaboratively
· Right to work in the UK
· The person will not require a DBS check
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ



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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are now recruiting IPS Employment Advisors to join our IPS service to join our Kingston & Sutton team. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week, following the principles of the IPS model to support people into paid employment. Please note that if you have previously applied for this role, we will not be considering repeat applications on this occasion.
What you’ll be doing
If you were working with us, your days would be varied and people-centred. You would manage a caseload of clients with mental health support needs, people experiencing homelessness, and people with offending histories, offering one-to-one support to help them secure and sustain employment that matches their preferences.
You would provide person-centred guidance using the IPS approach (training is provided), helping clients build confidence, prepare for work, and navigate challenges that may arise. A key part of the role involves engaging employers, promoting the value of our service, and identifying suitable job opportunities.
You would work closely with NHS clinical teams, contributing to an integrated approach to recovery through employment. This includes attending team meetings, coordinating support, and maintaining clear, client-led communication. The role also involves working to agreed targets while maintaining a high-quality, supportive service.
What you’ll need
You do not need previous employment support experience. What matters most is that you bring:
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A genuine desire to support people with mental health support needs and/or learning disabilities to achieve their employment goals.
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Motivation to help people from all backgrounds move into meaningful work.
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Confidence speaking with a wide range of people, from clients to employers.
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Strong organisation skills, with the ability to multitask and manage your workload.
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Willingness to learn the IPS model and become confident approaching employers.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, personally or through a close contact.
What we offer
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30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE)
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Paid company closed days at the end of the year (FTE)
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Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
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6% employer pension contribution
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
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We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
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To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
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Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
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If you’re at your best when you’re with people: exercising excellent empathy, active listening, steadying, guiding, signposting and quietly making things feel safer, this could be the most meaningful role you’ve ever done.
York Against Cancer is growing the Leveson Centre: a warm, welcoming, non-clinical space for people affected by cancer. We’re looking for a hands-on Care & Support Manager to lead and develop our person-centred support services, and to nurture the volunteers and small team who make the Centre what it is; a welcoming and supportive environment for all those affected by cancer.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll lead the day-to-day delivery and development of high-quality, non-clinical cancer support at the Leveson Centre. That includes:
- Create a safe, calm, welcoming environment where people feel seen, understood and supported
- Lead safeguarding and welfare concerns with confidence and care
- Manage and developing volunteers (check-ins, boundaries, wellbeing, reflective practice)
- Line manage the Care & Support Coordinator to ensure brilliant front-of-house support
- Improving services by collating feedback, insight and real-world demand
- Build solid relationships with NHS and community partners to strengthen signposting and pathways
- Review impact and reporting service use/outcomes to support funding and growth
- Support at events and outreach as a visible ambassador for York Against Cancer
Who will thrive here
This role is for someone who is:
- Warm, grounded and emotionally intelligent - you can sit with difficult moments without being overwhelmed by them
- Practical and hands on - you don’t “manage from behind a desk”; you’re present, visible and involved
- Calm under pressure - you can make good decisions when things are sensitive, complex or time-critical
- Values-led - you care deeply about dignity, inclusion, compassion and doing what’s right
- A brilliant people-leader - you build confidence in others, set clear boundaries, and help volunteers feel safe and valued
- Comfortable with accountability - safeguarding, quality, and service experience matter to you
What this role will make you feel
Done well, this job will leave you with that rare sense of:
- “I made today easier for at least one person”
- “I helped create a place where people can breathe again.”
You’ll feel trusted, relied upon, and proud, because the work is real, human centred and impactful.
What we’re looking for
- Experience delivering or managing support services in health, social care, or a charity setting
- Experience supporting people affected by cancer or long-term conditions or related experience in similar sector
- Experience managing/supervising staff and/or volunteers
- Safeguarding experience (and the confidence to lead on it)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle emotional situations with empathy and professionalism
- Strong person-centred approach, integrity, resilience and adaptability
Desirable: knowledge of cancer services/pathways; voluntary/community sector experience; relevant qualification (health, social care, counselling, wellbeing).
Permanent Role - Hours: 32 hours across a 4-day week + 3 flexible hours (occasional out-of-hours for events/charity needs)
Salary: c. £33,000–£35,000
Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, private health insurance, local gym discounts
Location: York (Leveson Centre) with occasional travel
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports: Care & Support Coordinator and volunteers
Ready to apply?
Send us:
- Your CV
- A covering letter
- A short 3–5-minute video explaining why this role, why now, and what you’d bring to the Leveson Centre culture.
Closing date: 30th April 2026
If you want a role where compassion and leadership go together, and where your presence will genuinely change someone’s day, we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews
1st round – Thursday 7th May
Final Interview – Thursday 14th May
We are a local charity helping local people affected by cancer.
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Lead with compassion. Deliver excellence in dementia care.
Age UK Enfield is a values‑led local charity supporting older people to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and highly organised Dementia Day Centre Manager to lead our specialist Dementia Day Centre at the Mabel Churn Centre.
The Dementia Day Centre Manager is a pivotal leadership role for someone who combines a deep commitment to person‑centred dementia care with strong operational, safeguarding and people management skills. You will be responsible for ensuring the service is warm, inclusive and dignified for people living with dementia, while also being safe, well‑governed and inspection ready.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead a structured, therapeutic day service with engaging activities tailored to individual needs.
- Champion safe practice and compliance, including safeguarding, assessments and the Mental Capacity Act.
- Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring consistent staffing and service continuity.
- Drive quality and smooth operations—maintaining inspection-ready records and oversight of transport and catering (including on-call/deputising as required).
About you
We are looking for a manager who is values‑led, confident and organised, and who understands the balance between compassionate care and robust governance.
You will bring:
- A Level 3 (or above) Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Strong knowledge of dementia care best practice, safeguarding adults, and CQC Fundamental Standards (including MCA/DoLS).
- Proven experience leading staff and volunteers in a care or community setting.
- Confidence in assessment, person‑centred care planning, risk management and record keeping.
- Excellent IT skills and a clear commitment to maintaining accurate, inspection‑ready records.
- A genuine commitment to equality, dignity, inclusion and person‑centred practice.
Management and dementia‑specific qualifications, and experience overseeing transport or catering services, are desirable but not essential.
Why work with us?
At Age UK Enfield, we are proud to be:
- Values‑led: compassion, dignity and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do.
- Supportive: we invest in our staff and believe strong leadership creates great care.
- Purpose driven: every role contributes directly to improving the lives of older people in our community.
If you are passionate about dementia care and ready to lead a high‑quality, inspection‑ready service where people truly matter, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 3rd May 2026
Interviews will take place on 13th and 14th May 2026.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


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We are looking for a Drop-in Support Worker to join the team at MASH as Maternity cover and provide support to women.
Using a gender and trauma-informed approach, the Drop-in Support Worker will manage our city centre Drop-in Centre and support the women who attend. This will involve managing volunteers, providing support and advice to women, and delivering a range of activities.
We believe in choice and empowerment, focusing on the material impact and reality of women’s lives, and how we can work with women to create the change that works for them. We hold a strong belief in women’s assets, talents, skills and abilities. Through our services we partner with women as they access and navigate services to aid recovery and realise their goals.
MASH is the only organisation in Greater Manchester which exists specifically to support women who sex work. Through our range of services we build trusted relationships with women to keep them safer, healthier and more equipped to take control of their lives.
To work with other members of the MASH team to achieve the following outcomes:
• To improve women’s health
• To improve women’s wellbeing
• To increase women’s safety
• To enable women to identify and achieve their goals
• Women who sex work are heard, understood and experience less stigma
• Other agencies and policymakers understand the needs of women
We stand with women who sex work and help you to experience good health, safety and emotional wellbeing.

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We’re looking for a hands-on General Manager to lead an exciting new social enterprise in Lambeth — combining a busy bike repair workshop with a welcoming community café.
This is a unique opportunity to run and grow a business that not only serves the local community but also supports people with mental health challenges and other barriers to employment to gain skills, confidence and move into work.
You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the bike shop and café, balancing commercial performance with meaningful social impact. This is a varied, fast-paced role where you’ll need to be proactive, organised and happy to get stuck in.
Abbevilles Bikes is part of First Step Trust, a charity with over 30 years’ experience supporting people into employment.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading daily operations across the bike shop and café
- Managing a small team and supporting volunteers
- Driving sales and working towards financial sustainability
- Delivering excellent customer service and building local relationships
- Supporting on-site training and development activity
What we’re looking for:
- Experience managing a service, project or small business
- A hands-on approach and confidence taking ownership
- Strong organisational and people management skills
- A commercial mindset with a passion for social impact
You don’t need to be a bike expert — just a willingness to learn.
What we offer:
- The chance to build and grow a new social enterprise
- A supportive and friendly working environment
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Referral, Assessment and Operational Development Manager located at our Head Office in Islington.
£40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The Referral, Assessment and Operational Development Manager is a senior operational role within the Mental Health and Complex Needs Directorate, responsible for leading the end-to-end coordination of referrals, assessments, placements, tenancies, and transitions across the portfolio.
What you'll do:
- Receive, monitor, and respond promptly to referrals from commissioners, brokerage
teams, and direct contacts.
- Coordinate and quality-assure person-centred assessments
- Complete and submit needs assessments, including costings and support package
requirements.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with commissioners, brokerage teams, care managers, and housing partners.
- Support compliance with Ofsted regulations across assessment and placement reviews.
- Develop and embed best-practice tools and processes aligned with regulatory requirementS
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Highly customer-focused, championing customer rights, choice, dignity,
independence, and positive outcomes.
- Empathetic and values-led, able to balance compassion with professional boundaries.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Significant operational experience within Young People's and/or Mental Health services, including supported living, residential, or health and social care environments.
Desirable:
- Strong understanding of how local authorities, councils, and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) commission, procure, and agree services, including pathways and decision-making processes.
About us:
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are looking for an inspiring Support Services Manager to lead our supported housing schemes, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred support for women and children across our services.
If you are passionate about transforming lives, improving service quality and leading dedicated teams — we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Support Services Manager, you will:
Lead and develop high‑quality support services
- Provide operational leadership across supported housing schemes
- Ensure trauma‑informed, person‑centred support plans and risk assessments
- Monitor KPIs, contractual compliance and service performance
- Drive service improvement and co‑production with clients
Manage, motivate and develop staff
- Line manage Support Workers and Volunteers
- Ensure supervision, training and performance management
- Support recruitment and staff development across the region
- Build a strong, motivated and skilled team
Champion safeguarding & risk management
- Act as a safeguarding champion across supported housing
- Ensure robust risk assessments, incident reporting and GDPR‑compliant records
- Support staff to maintain the highest safeguarding standards
Ensure housing & compliance excellence
- Work closely with Estates teams to maintain safe, compliant accommodation
- Support quality improvements across physical properties and service delivery
Build impactful partnerships
- Liaise with local authorities, commissioners, health partners and referral agencies
- Represent Life at case conferences, multi‑agency meetings and contract reviews
- Identify and respond to new referral opportunities
Drive quality, governance & reporting
- Produce performance reports and maintain audit readiness
- Support strategic growth and contribute to the department’s business plan
- Promote Life Charity within local communities and public forums
Manage budgets & resources
- Monitor expenditure and support resource planning
- Support with funding bids and service redesign
- Work with finance teams to ensure clients receive appropriate financial support
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Essential experience & skills
- Experience managing or delivering support and/or care services
- Understanding of supported housing and estates management
- Strong knowledge of support planning, risk assessment and safeguarding
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
- Strong organisational, leadership and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to work independently, handle pressure and prioritise workloads
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Relevant housing qualification (e.g., CIH Level 4)
- Experience working in a charity environment
- Experience in troubleshooting or service improvement roles
- Good strategic awareness
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include:
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values :
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week over 5 days
Location: Home Based with Extensive Travel across the Midlands and South East England
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Additional annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
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The Royal College of Radiologists is seeking a Service Desk Support Coordinator to join our high performing and well respected IT team. The team supports both day to day office users and the College’s expanding, business critical examinations operations, which represent a significant part of our income and reputation.
This role is central to the delivery of excellent IT services. You will provide 1st and 2nd line support to end users, contribute to the ongoing maintenance of our IT infrastructure, and work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Your focus will always be on delivering outstanding customer service, meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and ensuring a positive experience for every user.
As the Service Desk Support Coordinator, you’ll be the approachable and knowledgeable face of IT at the Royal College of Radiologists. Acting as the first point of contact, you’ll support staff, Officers, Examiners, and remote users with IT and Audio Visual systems. From resolving technical issues and managing service requests, to supporting high stakes examinations and ensuring meeting spaces run flawlessly, your work will have a visible and meaningful impact across the organisation.
If you’re passionate about technology, thrive in a service focused environment, and enjoy solving problems, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected and forward thinking professional body.
What you’ll do:
- Provide responsive, customer focused IT support via Freshdesk, Microsoft Teams, email, phone, and in person
- Log, manage, and resolve IT support tickets in line with agreed SLAs
- Support a wide range of technologies including Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and mobile devices
- Assist with user onboarding, training, and the creation and upkeep of technical documentation
- Deliver reliable Audio Visual and video conferencing support for meetings and events
- Provide IT support for examinations and events, occasionally outside standard working hours
- Work collaboratively with HR, Digital Products teams, and external technology partners
What you’ll need:
- ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent practical experience in IT Service Management
- Hands on experience with service desk ticketing systems and supporting Windows and macOS environments
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and end user device support
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and basic networking
- Excellent communication skills with a customer first mindset
- A proactive, self motivated approach and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and development
- A commitment to data protection, information security, and sustainable working practices
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
What is the main purpose of their role?
The Operations Manager sits within a team of six managers who are responsible for providing the strategic lead for all the activities of Suffolk Refugee Support. This is a senior operational role with responsibility for overseeing key programme areas including HR and facilities, volunteering, our ESOL provision and our International Women’s Group. The role will also oversee the development of SRS’s Client Partnership work, ensuring this is shaped through co-production with the clients we work with, supports strong external relationships, and is delivered through an effective, outcome-focused work plan. Working closely with staff, trustees, partners and clients, the postholder will contribute to the effective management and ongoing development of the organisation.
The role line manages a team of Officers and Coordinators responsible for specific programme areas, ensuring that the activities within their remit are effective, compliant and responsive, meeting both the charitable aims of SRS and the needs of the asylum seekers and refugees we support.
What will the job entail?
Among other responsibilties, you’ll be overseeing the function of the organisation and its strategic development by using knowledge of needs of clients, gaps in existing services and opportunities as they arise, working with the Management Team to agree funds required for services to be run and delivered, liaising with Trustees, developing and managing client focused activities, developing and managing operational areas of work and providing strategic and operational oversight to our Client Partnership work.
What you will need
- At least two years’ staff and project management experience in community, voluntary sector or social care settings; or other proven relevant management experience
- Experience of managing staff including delivery planning, performance monitoring, practising HR & disciplinary processes, and motivating positive work environments
- Experience of developing, managing and evaluating programmes to meet identified needs using imaginative ideas and making efficient use of restricted resources
- Experience of using/developing assessment tools to monitor service outputs and outcomes
- Knowledge of laws and policies applicable to Human Resources management
- Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection and equality good practice
- Strategic planning skills with the ability to work in conjunction with the Charity Manager and management team to agree plans of work for the whole organisation to maximise impact for clients
- Proficient in using all MS office applications and CRM or data management system, (experience with Charitylog or similar database platforms preferred)
- Conscientious, calm, and well-organised with the ability to keep the balance between short & long-term tasks/goals
- Proven ability to write concise and informative reports that are appropriate to the target audience, and which summarise a large amount of information
- A strong commitment to Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
- Commitment to people in the asylum system and insight into their experiences
- Confident, friendly manner and the ability to put people at their ease
- Flexible approach and willingness to occasionally work outside the office in various settings and some evenings if needed (by agreement)
For the full list of essential criteria see the recruitment pack.
About us
Suffolk Refugee Support aims to ensure that all asylum seekers and refugees in Suffolk are enabled to live integrated, fulfilled and contributing lives in their new communities. We provide a welcoming environment where clients can access help, advice, support and practical services in order to be healthy and safe and begin to rebuild their lives. We work with external agencies, community and voluntary sector organisations, health providers and others to enable our clients to access a range of support. We are based in Ipswich, but our services operate increasingly on location with refugees and asylum seekers housed in accommodation across Suffolk.
Suffolk Refugee Support exists to ensure that all asylum seekers and refugees in Suffolk, are enabled to live integrated, fulfilled and contributing
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SUNDAY TIMES BEST PLACE TO WORK 2024 AND 2025
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide excellent managerial support to the Community Service Support department and lead by example by showing the ability to communicate interpersonal skills, problem solve, decision making and time management. To help ensure that the team carry out accurate and timely follow ups with all new and ongoing cases. To build rapport with our clients in a warm and friendly manner and have empathy with our client’s needs. To quickly identify any problems and ensure each conversation is handled in a compassionate manner.
A good telephone manner is essential, together with excellent literacy and IT skills, coupled with the ability to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure. This is a sensitive role which requires an individual with the ability to handle confidential information and correspondence
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I) Responsible for managing and motivating the Community Service Support team to include delegation of tasks.
II) To control and expedite escalation cases as well as manage relationships with owners and their families.
III) To communicate effectively with team members, provide feedback and support as well as addressing any issues or concerns and where necessary make a referral to the Head of Department.
IV) To monitor performance and capability of the team as individuals and also as part of a team, carry out 1:1 meetings and suitable and productive Performance Management meetings annually. You will also be responsible for any staff welfare or disciplinary procedures that arise, within the team.
V) Deporting and analysis of data.
VI) To oversee applications and interviews for any new team members VII) To consider training needs as and when required to help develop employees skill set and ability to perform their roll as effectively as possible.
VIII) To help answer all incoming calls and general queries relating to community service support for our clients.
IX) Throughout the course of your work to ensure you record your responses on each individual case on our database.
X) Ensure responses to both incoming and outgoing department letters are updated on each case, to ensure a prompt reply and timely referral where necessary.
XI) Throughout the course of your work, to identify when on the phone, possible good stories to enable us to approach and persuade all individuals involved to submit an article for the newsletter.
XII) To handle telephone inquiries and relay messages where appropriate.
XIII) To demonstrate a proactive, positive and flexible attitude to all our clients.
XIV) To have flexibility to work additional hours for holiday and sickness cover when directed.
XV) To liaise with all other staff of the Trust in a flexible manner.
XVI) At all times to ensure and maintain a compassionate, professional and efficient public image for the Trust.
Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust
“Peace of mind and practical help for older people – love, care and safety for pets”

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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!
About us
Our mission is to make life better for carers. Across the UK today, 5.8 million people are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. We provide information and advice on caring, help carers connect with each other, campaign with carers for lasting change, and use innovation to improve services.
About the role
This is an exciting new post; with oversight of Carers Wales information and advice service, training and learning offer, and Employers for Carers support. Find out more about Employers for Carers Wales on our website.
As part of a small and busy team, the post holder will be required from time to time to support with delivery of these services, as well as playing a key role in their strategic development.
About you
We are looking for someone with a background in service delivery; with experience of providing information and advice, and designing and delivering training and learning.
The ideal post holder will be equally comfortable planning strategically and rolling up their sleeves to deliver. This means we need someone who is a great communicator with excellent leadership skills who can also turn their hand to managing budgets and client accounts, helping us to plan the future development of our services offer.
You’ll be fluent in Welsh including in written correspondence with a solid understanding of carers and the issues and challenges they face.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation; fostering an environment and working culture that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role, dependent on the needs of the applicant.
We are proud to be an Employers for Carers member. We have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and achieved the Disability Confident Employer accreditation. We aim to offer interviews to those who have a disability covered under the definition outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum criteria for the role. The minimum criteria can be found under the Essential section of the Person Specification of the recruitment pack. Please let us know if your application is being made under the Disability Confident Scheme. You are not required to share the nature of your disability or long term health condition. You will need to state in your email application that you are making your application under the Disability Confident Scheme as you consider yourself to be disabled, or as having a disability. If you meet the minimum criteria then you will be offered an interview.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply, please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Friday 15 May 2026 at 5pm.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
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Outreach Housing Support Worker
Salary Banding: £28,893.00 per annum with potential to progress through salary band.
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term contract
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Hatfield / Hybrid / Hertfordshire travel - Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity that has supported vulnerable young people across Hertfordshire since 1998. We’re a professional, passionate and supportive team, working together to prevent and relieve youth homelessness.
Make a real difference
You’ll deliver high‑quality housing advice to young people aged 18–24, helping them understand their realistic housing options and navigate moments of crisis. Working closely with colleagues and partners, you’ll support effective engagement to prevent current or repeat homelessness.
The young people we work with are inspiring and resilient, but often face complex challenges with little support. We’re looking for someone with empathy, patience and determination who can help them overcome barriers and move forward with confidence.
What you’ll bring
- A full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- A strong passion for supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs.
- Dedicated to providing inclusive and compassionate support to people from all backgrounds.
- A strong understanding of the challenges facing homeless young people
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and motivate young people
- Confidence managing varied workloads and competing priorities
- Strong organisation, record‑keeping and IT skills (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
- A clear understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries and integrity
- The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
- Flexibility in approach and a commitment to learning and development
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector (desirable)
What we offer
- A supportive, knowledgeable and collaborative team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 with service)
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working
- Mileage paid for work‑related travel
- People’s Pension and Group Life Insurance
- BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company sick pay scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Ongoing training and development, including secondment opportunities
- Long service awards, refer‑a‑friend scheme and monthly staff draws (early finish or lunch with your manager!)
If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, take pride in supporting others, and want to be part of a charity where people genuinely care, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well and making a difference, then we would love to hear from you!
To apply please go to our website and click the link to apply. We require a covering letter or Video showcasing your skills and experience relevant to the role along with you CV. Please ensure you upload these documents to our recruitment portal to complete the application process.
Closing Date 30 April 2026. Recruitment afternoon will be held on 5th May 2026 therefore please ensure you are able to be available and if successful there will be a further personal interview stage held on a date to be confirmed. If you need any reasoable adjustments or access arrangements throughout the interview and application process please contact us and we will endeavour to support your needs.
To apply please go to our website and click the link for Outreach Housing Support Worker
Recruitment afternoon will be held on 5th May 2026, therefore please ensure you are available to attend this date and if successful there will be a personal interview stage held on a date to be confirmed.
Equal Opportunities
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support for young people and their families

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Permanent Contract /Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid work with 1 day per week minimum office attendance in Putney, SW London
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity supporting children and young people. We are proud of our long history of delivering fostering services, children’s homes, and innovative leaving care support across the UK.
We are deeply committed to improving outcomes for young people, particularly those who are unable to remain in their family or foster homes. Everything we do places young people at the heart of our work, helping them build positive life experiences and brighter futures.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people from different cultures, backgrounds, ages, abilities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and those with caring responsibilities.
About the Role
As Finance Manager you will take responsibility for the day to day running of a small Finance Team and this includes management of team members and oversight of regular management reporting and financial accounting. You will take the lead on the annual external audit process, and work on the annual budget preparation and budget revisions/forecasts. You will help drive forward financial business partnering within the organisation, ensuring the wider management team have the tools and information needed to effectively manage their budgets. This is a key role within the organisation, requiring strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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A relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) – or significant relevant experience
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Demonstrable experience in management accounting, budgeting, and statutory accounts preparation
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Strong analytical and numerical skills
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Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders such as local authorities
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUMIF)
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Line management experience of a small team (training can be provided)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £ 53,000 – 56,000 per annum depending on experience.
- A friendly working environment at a values-led charitable organisation.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK both in store and online.
- Discretionary funded training programs for you to explore and attain new and relevant skills.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
How to Apply
To apply and for more information, please visit our website.
Safer Recruitment
St Christopher’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough screening, including DBS checks.
Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



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