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Job Title: Pathways Advisor
Salary: £17,500 (0.5 FTE)
Location: Midlands
Contract Type: Part-Time, fixed term (2-years)
Reports To: Regional Manager
Service Area: The Skill Mill
Place of Work: Remote with the expectation of some regional travel
About The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise providing employment opportunities for young people aged 16–18 involved in the criminal justice system. We deliver environmental and community improvement projects that build skills, improve life chances, and reduce reoffending.
Young people aged 16-18 will be employed by The Skill Mill for 6-months, working in small cohorts of four, under the direct supervision of a dedicated Supervisor. During this period, the programme integrates practical skills training, offering short courses and on-the-job instruction in areas like environmental management, construction, and recycling, using tools such as trimmers and lawnmowers. The goal is for participants to achieve recognized qualifications like the CSCS card and an AQA Level 2 qualification, all while receiving comprehensive support, in collaboration with youth offending services.
Following the six-month employment phase, young people receive three months of dedicated support designed to facilitate their transition into new employment, training, or educational opportunities. This support includes individualised assistance with career development and job progression, practical aid such as creating action plans, crafting CVs, and practicing interview skills. Furthermore, The Skill Mill advocates for young people facing significant barriers to employment, ensuring they receive tailored guidance to secure their next steps.
Purpose of the Role:
To support young people aged 16+, particularly those involved with The Skill Mill programme, by delivering tailored, person-centered pathways into education, training, and long-term employment. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and transition successfully into sustainable opportunities with partner organisation and local employers.
Support for young people from the Pathway Advisor will begin in the 6-month employment phase, with liaison with the young person, Supervisors and Commercial Sales Manager, to begin to build relationships, understand aspirations and identify potential opportunities.
After the 6-month employment phase, key support will transition from the Supervisor to the Pathway Advisor role, with 3-months of person-led support offered to prepare for, enter, and sustain further employment, training, or educational opportunities. Support will be tailored to each young person’s needs and is likely to be a combination of remote/ in-person throughout the 9-months.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver intensive 1:1 employability and progression support to young people on The Skill Mill programme, focusing on post-placement career development, training and sustained employment outcomes.
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Work in partnership with Youth Justice Services and employer networks to identify and promote routes into education, apprenticeships, employment and volunteering.
-
Co-produce personalised action plans with young people, based on individual strengths, goals and support needs, reviewing progress and adapting interventions as required.
-
Provide practical employability support including CV development, interview preparation, job search guidance, and workplace readiness.
-
Build trusted, motivational relationships with young people using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
-
Act as a key link between young people and partner organisations, including employers, training providers, FE colleges and specialist support services.
-
Advocate for young people with complex or multiple barriers to ensure equitable access to opportunities and remove systemic obstacles.
-
Maintain accurate records, track progress, and contribute to outcome reporting for funders and commissioners.
-
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising barriers such as discrimination, offending history, housing instability and mental health needs.
-
Collaborate closely with Youth Justice caseworkers, internal teams, local authorities, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, wraparound support.
-
Stay informed on labour market trends, skills pathways, and funding opportunities to enhance progression options for young people.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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Experience providing employability and progression support to young people, with a focus on accessing education, training, and sustained employment.
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Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with offending histories.
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Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
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Ability to design and deliver effective action plans that lead to employment, training, or further education outcomes.
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Knowledge of local labour market, training providers, and employability services.
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Proficient IT skills and ability to maintain accurate case records and outcomes data.
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Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload.
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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.
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A flexible and collaborative approach to partnership working.
Desirable Criteria:
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Direct experience working with The Skill Mill or similar social enterprise programmes.
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Lived experience of youth justice, care, or NEET pathways.
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Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
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Experience collaborating with employers or brokering placements.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., safeguarding, GDPR).
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Familiarity with case management systems or youth work platforms.
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Qualification in careers guidance, youth work, or coaching.
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Understanding of supported employment models (e.g., IPS, Youth Hubs).
Additional Requirements:
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Enhanced DBS check required.
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Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings/weekends.
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Travel between partner sites or outreach locations may be required.
How to Apply:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s.
As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.
This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.
You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel.
Please note that interviews will take place on Thursday 7th May in Maggie's Manchester.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Pathways Advisor
Salary: £17,500 (0.5 FTE)
Location: Northeast/ Yorkshire/Northwest
Contract Type: Part-Time, fixed term (2-years)
Reports To: Regional Manager
Service Area: The Skill Mill
Place of Work: Remote with the expectation of some regional travel
About The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise providing employment opportunities for young people aged 16–18 involved in the criminal justice system. We deliver environmental and community improvement projects that build skills, improve life chances, and reduce reoffending.
Young people aged 16-18 will be employed by The Skill Mill for 6-months, working in small cohorts of four, under the direct supervision of a dedicated Supervisor. During this period, the programme integrates practical skills training, offering short courses and on-the-job instruction in areas like environmental management, construction, and recycling, using tools such as trimmers and lawnmowers. The goal is for participants to achieve recognized qualifications like the CSCS card and an AQA Level 2 qualification, all while receiving comprehensive support, in collaboration with youth offending services.
Following the six-month employment phase, young people receive three months of dedicated support designed to facilitate their transition into new employment, training, or educational opportunities. This support includes individualised assistance with career development and job progression, practical aid such as creating action plans, crafting CVs, and practicing interview skills. Furthermore, The Skill Mill advocates for young people facing significant barriers to employment, ensuring they receive tailored guidance to secure their next steps.
Purpose of the Role:
To support young people aged 16+, particularly those involved with The Skill Mill programme, by delivering tailored, person-centered pathways into education, training, and long-term employment. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and transition successfully into sustainable opportunities with partner organisation and local employers.
Support for young people from the Pathway Advisor will begin in the 6-month employment phase, with liaison with the young person, Supervisors and Commercial Sales Manager, to begin to build relationships, understand aspirations and identify potential opportunities.
After the 6-month employment phase, key support will transition from the Supervisor to the Pathway Advisor role, with 3-months of person-led support offered to prepare for, enter, and sustain further employment, training, or educational opportunities. Support will be tailored to each young person’s needs and is likely to be a combination of remote/ in-person throughout the 9-months.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver intensive 1:1 employability and progression support to young people on The Skill Mill programme, focusing on post-placement career development, training and sustained employment outcomes.
-
Work in partnership with Youth Justice Services and employer networks to identify and promote routes into education, apprenticeships, employment and volunteering.
-
Co-produce personalised action plans with young people, based on individual strengths, goals and support needs, reviewing progress and adapting interventions as required.
-
Provide practical employability support including CV development, interview preparation, job search guidance, and workplace readiness.
-
Build trusted, motivational relationships with young people using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
-
Act as a key link between young people and partner organisations, including employers, training providers, FE colleges and specialist support services.
-
Advocate for young people with complex or multiple barriers to ensure equitable access to opportunities and remove systemic obstacles.
-
Maintain accurate records, track progress, and contribute to outcome reporting for funders and commissioners.
-
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising barriers such as discrimination, offending history, housing instability and mental health needs.
-
Collaborate closely with Youth Justice caseworkers, internal teams, local authorities, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, wraparound support.
-
Stay informed on labour market trends, skills pathways, and funding opportunities to enhance progression options for young people.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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Experience providing employability and progression support to young people, with a focus on accessing education, training, and sustained employment.
-
Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with offending histories.
-
Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
-
Ability to design and deliver effective action plans that lead to employment, training, or further education outcomes.
-
Knowledge of local labour market, training providers, and employability services.
-
Proficient IT skills and ability to maintain accurate case records and outcomes data.
-
Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload.
-
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.
-
A flexible and collaborative approach to partnership working.
Desirable Criteria:
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Direct experience working with The Skill Mill or similar social enterprise programmes.
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Lived experience of youth justice, care, or NEET pathways.
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Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
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Experience collaborating with employers or brokering placements.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., safeguarding, GDPR).
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Familiarity with case management systems or youth work platforms.
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Qualification in careers guidance, youth work, or coaching.
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Understanding of supported employment models (e.g., IPS, Youth Hubs).
Additional Requirements:
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Enhanced DBS check required.
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Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings/weekends.
-
Travel between partner sites or outreach locations may be required.
How to Apply:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Pathways Advisor
Salary: £17,500 (0.5 FTE)
Location: South of England / London
Contract Type: Part-Time, fixed term (2-years)
Reports To: Regional Manager
Service Area: The Skill Mill
Place of Work: Remote with the expectation of some regional travel
About The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise providing employment opportunities for young people aged 16–18 involved in the criminal justice system. We deliver environmental and community improvement projects that build skills, improve life chances, and reduce reoffending.
Young people aged 16-18 will be employed by The Skill Mill for 6-months, working in small cohorts of four, under the direct supervision of a dedicated Supervisor. During this period, the programme integrates practical skills training, offering short courses and on-the-job instruction in areas like environmental management, construction, and recycling, using tools such as trimmers and lawnmowers. The goal is for participants to achieve recognized qualifications like the CSCS card and an AQA Level 2 qualification, all while receiving comprehensive support, in collaboration with youth offending services.
Following the six-month employment phase, young people receive three months of dedicated support designed to facilitate their transition into new employment, training, or educational opportunities. This support includes individualised assistance with career development and job progression, practical aid such as creating action plans, crafting CVs, and practicing interview skills. Furthermore, The Skill Mill advocates for young people facing significant barriers to employment, ensuring they receive tailored guidance to secure their next steps.
Purpose of the Role:
To support young people aged 16+, particularly those involved with The Skill Mill programme, by delivering tailored, person-centered pathways into education, training, and long-term employment. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and transition successfully into sustainable opportunities with partner organisation and local employers.
Support for young people from the Pathway Advisor will begin in the 6-month employment phase, with liaison with the young person, Supervisors and Commercial Sales Manager, to begin to build relationships, understand aspirations and identify potential opportunities.
After the 6-month employment phase, key support will transition from the Supervisor to the Pathway Advisor role, with 3-months of person-led support offered to prepare for, enter, and sustain further employment, training, or educational opportunities. Support will be tailored to each young person’s needs and is likely to be a combination of remote/ in-person throughout the 9-months.
Key Responsibilities
-
Deliver intensive 1:1 employability and progression support to young people on The Skill Mill programme, focusing on post-placement career development, training and sustained employment outcomes.
-
Work in partnership with Youth Justice Services and employer networks to identify and promote routes into education, apprenticeships, employment and volunteering.
-
Co-produce personalised action plans with young people, based on individual strengths, goals and support needs, reviewing progress and adapting interventions as required.
-
Provide practical employability support including CV development, interview preparation, job search guidance, and workplace readiness.
-
Build trusted, motivational relationships with young people using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
-
Act as a key link between young people and partner organisations, including employers, training providers, FE colleges and specialist support services.
-
Advocate for young people with complex or multiple barriers to ensure equitable access to opportunities and remove systemic obstacles.
-
Maintain accurate records, track progress, and contribute to outcome reporting for funders and commissioners.
-
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising barriers such as discrimination, offending history, housing instability and mental health needs.
-
Collaborate closely with Youth Justice caseworkers, internal teams, local authorities, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, wraparound support.
-
Stay informed on labour market trends, skills pathways, and funding opportunities to enhance progression options for young people.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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Experience providing employability and progression support to young people, with a focus on accessing education, training, and sustained employment.
-
Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with offending histories.
-
Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
-
Ability to design and deliver effective action plans that lead to employment, training, or further education outcomes.
-
Knowledge of local labour market, training providers, and employability services.
-
Proficient IT skills and ability to maintain accurate case records and outcomes data.
-
Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload.
-
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.
-
A flexible and collaborative approach to partnership working.
Desirable Criteria:
-
Direct experience working with The Skill Mill or similar social enterprise programmes.
-
Lived experience of youth justice, care, or NEET pathways.
-
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
-
Experience collaborating with employers or brokering placements.
-
Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., safeguarding, GDPR).
-
Familiarity with case management systems or youth work platforms.
-
Qualification in careers guidance, youth work, or coaching.
-
Understanding of supported employment models (e.g., IPS, Youth Hubs).
Additional Requirements:
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Enhanced DBS check required.
-
Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings/weekends.
-
Travel between partner sites or outreach locations may be required.
How to Apply:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
To apply please send the CV and cover letter.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
Salary: £28,150 (FTE £46,916)
Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.
Contract type: 21 hours per week, Permanent, Part time
Closing date: 26th April 2026
Interview date: 7th May 2026
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking an Area Giving and Finance Adviser (Stepney) to play a key role within the Area Finance team, based at Causton Street.
Job Summary
The purpose of the Area Giving and Finance Adviser role is to provide comprehensive finance support to churches within the Stepney Area, aiding them in the development of their ministries, manage Common Fund giving and to support the Area Bishop’s staff team in the management of resources including monitoring clergy post numbers, curate funding, and other financial matters. As part of a small team of Area Giving and Finance Advisers, the role involves offering training, resources, and advice on parish financial management and administration, and advice on various giving methods, including online and contactless options. Additionally, the role entails promoting generous giving through training initiatives, facilitating the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds, and fostering effective communication and relationship-building between the Area team, Finance team, and parish officers.
Job responsibilities
Financial support
- Enable churches to develop their respective ministries, manage their finances effectively, and meet their statutory responsibilities.
- Provide finance and other appropriate training, support, resources and advice to the clergy, PCCs and parish officers.
- Assist the Bishop, Archdeacons and Area Deans in managing Common Fund giving by the churches in the Area.
- Facilitate and monitor the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds.
- Support the Area Bishop’s staff team and Area Council in monitoring the use of Area resources, including post numbers, curate funding and other matters.
Giving
- Supporting parishes to encourage a culture of generosity and giving.
- Promote generous giving through training, preaching and providing resources to clergy and parish officers.
- Support the introduction of different methods of giving, including online, contactless, and Parish Giving Scheme.
Relationship management
- Build relationships with, and promote effective communication between, the Area team, Finance team, parish officers and the other Area Finance Advisers. Work with the National Giving Team on projects that support parish ministry.
Other duties
- The role will require regular evening and weekend working.
- Complete other duties commensurate of the role.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of encouraging charitable giving.
- Experience managing a wide variety of professional relationships.
- Educated to A Level or equivalent standard.
- IT proficiency (MS Office suite).
- Fluency in spoken English and ability to communicate clearly in English.
- Understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England, and of the role of parish clergy.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Numerate and financially astute – comfortable working with financial data.
- Strong administrative skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
- Self-motivated, as work needs to be undertaken proactively and with limited supervision.
- Attention to detail – accurate and efficient.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building and discretion.
- Christian faith with empathy to the mission and values of the Church of England.
- Right to work in the UK.
- The person will not require a DBS check.
Desirable
- Experience of charity accounting (accounting qualifications are not a requirement).
- Educated to degree level.
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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Senior Families and Professionals Advisor
Fragile X Society
Salary: £40,000 to £46,000 depending on experience
Hours: Part-time (22.5hours per week)
Location: Great Dunmow, Essex, with some flexible and hybrid working considered
Contract: Permanent
Help change lives for families affected by Fragile X
The Fragile X Society is the UK’s leading charity supporting individuals and families affected by Fragile X syndrome and associated conditions, including FXTAS and FXPOI.
For more than 35 years we have provided trusted information, emotional support, and practical guidance to families across the UK. Our work connects families with clinicians, researchers, and services while helping professionals better understand Fragile X.
We are now looking to recruit a Senior Families and Professionals Advisor (Adult Enquiries) to join our small and dedicated team as part of a planned transition when our long serving advisor retires later this year.
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to take on a respected specialist role supporting families navigating complex health, social care, and life transitions.
About the role
This is a senior advisory role supporting adults, families, carriers, and professionals affected by Fragile X conditions.
You will provide information, guidance, and emotional support to individuals and families across the UK, helping them navigate services such as adult social care, benefits, housing, health services, and transition into adulthood.
The role also plays an important part in ensuring that the Fragile X Society continues to provide trusted, accurate, and meaningful information for families and professionals.
A structured handover and training period will be provided by the current postholder to help transfer specialist knowledge.
Key responsibilities
You will:
- Lead the handling of adult and carrier enquiries including those relating to Fragile X associated conditions such as FXTAS
- Provide emotional support and practical guidance to families navigating complex situations
- Maintain up to date knowledge of adult benefits, legislation, and social care services
- Work with clinicians, services, and professional networks supporting people with Fragile X
- Ensure the Society’s information resources and website content remain accurate and relevant
- Support colleagues through mentoring and case discussion where appropriate
- Contribute to the continued development of the Society’s information and support services.
About you
We are looking for someone with experience in complex advisory or support work within areas such as:
- disability services
- adult social care
- learning disability
- health services
- rare disease charities
- advocacy or advice organisations.
You will also have:
- strong knowledge of UK benefits systems and adult social care
- excellent communication and listening skills
- high levels of emotional intelligence and resilience
- experience supporting people in complex or sensitive situations
- the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
Previous knowledge of Fragile X is not required, but an interest in learning about rare genetic conditions and the lives of families affected by them is essential.
What we offer
Working at the Fragile X Society means being part of a values driven charity where your work genuinely changes lives.
We offer:
- Salary of £40,000 to £46,000 (pro-rata) depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working options where possible
- Professional development opportunities including rare disease and clinical learning
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
The role also includes the opportunity to work closely with leading clinicians, researchers, and national rare disease networks.
About the Fragile X Society
The Fragile X Society supports thousands of families across the UK and works closely with clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to improve understanding and support for Fragile X conditions.
Our mission is to ensure that every family affected by Fragile X has access to reliable information, compassionate support, and a community that understands their journey.
How to applyTo apply, please send:
- your CV and supporting statement explaining your interest in the role and relevant experience.
Further information about the Society can be found on our website.
To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement explaining your interest in the role and your experience in supporting individuals or families facing complex situations involving disability, health conditions, or social care services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Education Advisor - Scotland
RESPONSIBLE TO: Kinship Services Manager
HOURS OF WORK 28 Hours per week (some weekend and evening work may be required)
LOCATION: Hybrid working with expectation of attendance at Edinburgh office
with some expectation of reasonable travel
DURATION: Permanent
SALARY / GRADE: 4.4 £31,003 FTE, 28 hour Pro Rata
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Kinship Services Manager and Lead Education Advisor – Scotland
• Education professionals across Scotland
• Care experienced families (kinship, adoptive and long term fostering community) in Scotland
• Adoption UK Scotland and other nations colleagues
• Local Authorities in Scotland and external commissioners
• The Promise, Scottish Government, volunteer sector organisations
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
• To offer front line education advisory support service to kinship, adoptive and foster families and professionals seeking support and advice about education services for care experienced children.
• To lead the development and delivery of education training to professionals across Scotland and actively support AUK lobbying and campaigning efforts on education matters.
• To develop, coordinate and support delivery and administration of an education support group (online or in person) to the care experience community youth and family.
• To work alongside our youth service provision ensuring the voices of young people are centred in resource development and delivery, supporting development of education and employability support.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with education advisor lead in delivering education support service to families and professionals.
• Manage own caseloads, monitor and review progress at regular education meetings using established tools. Ensure tracking and recording on AUK system database and Sharepoint.
• Develop, promote and deliver Education training for professionals across Scotland. Including supporting the development and delivery of Education elements of training in other AUK teams and development of commissioned projects e.g. care experience week lessons, resources and training for Education Scotland
• Responsible for administrative tasks relating to service delivery
• Respond appropriately to enquiries via email, telephone or in person, referring on to other services and ensure accurate and appropriate recording and tracking of all enquires are maintained using appropriate database systems.
• Contribute and assist in development of education specific projects to improve service delivery (i.e. education peer support group or young person support group)
• Support manager in monitoring and reporting of service delivery
• Contribute and assist in the development, design and planning of promotional resources and information materials and factsheets.
• Attend relevant national meetings, conferences, training events, networking and development opportunities to promote Adoption UK services
• Collaborate, liaise with Adoption UK Scotland and Adoption UK organisation in the delivery and participation of specific events and activities relating to the delivery of Education services for Adoption UK services.
CRITERIA
Knowledge and Experience
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the education system in Scotland (Essential)
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the issues, challenges and concerns affecting the kinship community, care experienced children and young people. (Essential)
• Experience of event coordination, training delivery and/or group facilitation (Essential)
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice (Desirable)
• Experience of volunteer coordination or support (Desirable)
Qualifications and Education
• Professional qualification in Education (Essential)
• Demonstrable event facilitation, group or training delivery and administration experience will be required along with demonstrable knowledge of the issues affecting our care experienced communities.
Skills and Abilities
• Training development and delivery (Essential)
• Report writing and record keeping (Essential)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (Essential)
• Ability to build and maintain relationships (Essential)
• The ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential)
• Able to utilise online platforms and packages (Survey Monkey, Canva, Mail Chimp etc.), and/or the ability to learn new packages (Essential)
Accountability
• Develop and coordinate administrative support and delivery of education support services for care experienced families to fulfil grant/contract requirements.
• Consistent and trauma informed advisory case support for families within organisational policies and processes and fulfilling grant/contract requirements.
• Liaise across services to coordinate activity delivery with guidance and direction from service manager.
• Commitment to work within all organisational policy and processes, in particular safeguarding related requirements to ensure wellbeing of all individuals, families and staff and volunteers.
Behaviours
• Embeds trauma informed approach across all areas of role
• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
• Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives
This role profile is a guide to the nature of the work required and may involve other such duties as deemed necessary by the Organisation. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. The role profile will be reviewed with the post-holder at significant points for the Organisation. Postholder is expected to abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Helpline Advisor to support victims of crime at the growing National Contact Centre team in Cardiff.
This is a casual position, and applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 x 7.5 hours shifts per month. The shifts will mainly be evenings and weekends to cover staff absence and busy periods.
About the role:
This role is based at our National Contact Centre in Cardiff. You will need to commit to a 2 week induction program, which will run Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
As a Helpline Adviser you will:
- Able to respond to victims of and those affected by crime by providing emotional support, information and referrals on to Victim Support services and other agencies
- Providing immediate support, advice and trauma first aid referrals to victims of and those affected by major incidents and terrorism.
- Seamlessly working across multiple services with different processes, procedures and recording mechanisms.
- Managing and responding appropriately to competing priorities, services and needs.
- Responsible for taking disclosures and responding appropriately by either escalating the safeguarding concern to the 'Designated Safeguarding Officer' or to respond immediately to life threatening situations.
About you:
You will need:
- Experience of working in challenging and changing environments with the emphasis on excellence in service delivery.
- Experience of organising and prioritising a complex workload.
- The ability to deal sensitively with challenging and emotionally charged situations, demonstrate empathy and control own emotions.
- The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, including telephone skills
- Knowledge and understanding of:
- Relevant agencies and resources
- Importance of confidentiality and safe working practice
- Diversity issues and principles
- The impact of crime
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we’re proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
We are looking for a resilient and dedicated people to join our new specialist high risk domestic abuse service as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate's (IDVA).
As a new service, we have 6 x full time IDVA positions available. These roles are full time, working a hybrid with two days per week expected to work from our centrally located office in Boscombe. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicants would be expected to travel regularly across the Dorset county.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As a IDVA you will provide high quality support to victims of domestic violence and abuse. You will deliver and provide support in five key areas to support victims to:
- Feel safer
- Feel informed about their rights and the criminal justice system
- Feel listened to and heard
- Be able to implement healthy coping mechanisms
- Be connected with services who are available to help them
Key Responsibilities:
- You will provide appropriate non-therapeutic support to victims of domestic abuse via their preferred contact method.
- Undertake needs and risk assessments to develop tailored individual safety and support plans to address the specific needs of the victim.
- Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential record keeping and contribute to the collection of outcomes.
- Liaise with the police, social services, CPS, and other agencies on the client's behalf, with the client's consent maintaining confidentiality
- Provide information to victims to enable them to make informed choices about their future options. Ensuring that the voices, needs, rights and legal entitlements of older people are heard and understood by all individuals and organisations.
About You:
Ideally, you will hold an approved and accredited IDVA qualification (or you must be willing to work towards one)
You will need:
- A strong understanding of domestic abuse and violence and the impact this has on victims.
- Experience of working with victims of crime (preferably domestic abuse) including completing risk assessments and safety planning
- Experience of managing a caseload and keeping clear case management records.
- Experience of adapting communication styles to be able to effectively communicate.
- An understanding of trauma informed practice and how to implement this within your work
- A through understanding of the criminal justice system and the Victim's Code
- An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements
- Good IT skills including experience with working within bespoke case management systems and using Microsoft Office Packages.
- Organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisors to join the DRIVE team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role:
You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside professionals in a multi-agency environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both domestic and sexual violence.
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office in Singer Street.
As a DRIVE Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic and sexual abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
- Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
You will need to:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic and sexual abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic and sexual abuse including the impact of abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic and sexual abuse and their children.
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic and sexual abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have strong communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
We are looking for resilient and dedicated people to join our new specialist high risk domestic abuse service as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate's (IDVA).
As a new service, we have 4 x full time IDVA positions available. These posts are initially offered on a fixed-term basis for one year, with the potential for extension subject to future funding. These roles are full time, working a hybrid with two days per week expected to work from our centrally located office in Boscombe. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicants would be expected to travel regularly across the Dorset county.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As a IDVA you will provide high quality support to victims of domestic violence and abuse. You will deliver and provide support in five key areas to support victims to:
- Feel safer
- Feel informed about their rights and the criminal justice system
- Feel listened to and heard
- Be able to implement healthy coping mechanisms
- Be connected with services who are available to help them
Key Responsibilities:
- You will provide appropriate non-therapeutic support to victims of domestic abuse via their preferred contact method.
- Undertake needs and risk assessments to develop tailored individual safety and support plans to address the specific needs of the victim.
- Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential record keeping and contribute to the collection of outcomes.
- Liaise with the police, social services, CPS, and other agencies on the client's behalf, with the client's consent maintaining confidentiality
- Provide information to victims to enable them to make informed choices about their future options. Ensuring that the voices, needs, rights and legal entitlements of older people are heard and understood by all individuals and organisations.
About You:
Ideally, you will hold an approved and accredited IDVA qualification (or you must be willing to work towards one)
You will need:
- A strong understanding of domestic abuse and violence and the impact this has on victims.
- Experience of working with victims of crime (preferably domestic abuse) including completing risk assessments and safety planning
- Experience of managing a caseload and keeping clear case management records.
- Experience of adapting communication styles to be able to effectively communicate.
- An understanding of trauma informed practice and how to implement this within your work
- A through understanding of the criminal justice system and the Victim's Code
- An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements
- Good IT skills including experience with working within bespoke case management systems and using Microsoft Office Packages.
- Organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible
The Tenovus Macmillan Welfare Benefits First Contact Advisor Role
We’re excited to lead a pan-Wales Financial Health and Wellbeing Service funded through our Macmillan partnership to directly help people with a cancer diagnosis.
With your expert specialist knowledge and experience in the Welfare Benefits advice area you’ll be able to apply this within the cancer community at a crucial time for these individuals to meet their needs as a Welfare Benefits First Contact Advisor and join us in a 3 Year Fixed Term Contract.
You'll need to be available to attend a Cardiff Assessment Centre week commencing 20th April for a 1st June start date.
The Tenovus Macmillan Welfare Benefits First Contact Advisor Role Details
This is a first line, important and meaningful holistic information and advice-giving role for an experienced Welfare Benefits Advisor. It’s about using information you collect to provide immediate welfare benefits advice and guidance, and/or refer, escalate and signpost seamlessly to other colleagues and services according to client needs.
It’s a rewarding welfare benefits job working with people with a cancer diagnosis. It’s one where you’ll make an immediate difference through your practical and sound advice, existing customer service skills and knowledge and experience in the welfare benefits area.
The role is primarily home based with Cardiff Head Office working welcome. You’ll need to be flexible to commute to Cardiff as required with a higher concentration of days during your induction and probation period for training and team interaction on at least a monthly basis.
Working as part of a Financial Health and Wellbeing service, you’ll be making a first line assessment to determine urgency and priority for new client referrals gathering key financial and health information. Your work is mainly done over the phone but may also be in person or digitally where you’ll be advising and making decisions on next actions including giving advice to complete your cases, referring on or escalating the most complex cases.
Service referrals may come from cancer medical professionals or self-referrals from cancer patients. What’s important is you understand the whole picture and gather the right level of financial health information to give appropriate financial benefits advice and signpost to other services from the start of the relationship, so all potential cancer support opportunities are handled professionally.
Our service user experience is key, you’ll make sure the way you work is professional and personable and quality. You’ll be supporting and advising your own caseload of clients with a chronic cancer condition or a life-limiting cancer prognosis so knowledge of working with people with disabilities, people too ill to work or in a distressing situation is something you can comfortably manage in a targeted environment.
The Tenovus Macmillan Welfare Benefits First Contact Advisor Fit
We’re looking for a team player who is experienced in this type of benefits advice field. You can comfortably manage a busy caseload, glean key information and tailor your communication style in a common sense and logical approach. It’s not just in doing the nuts and bolts of the job but how you go about it that matters just as much.
Making a difference for people affected by cancer is at the heart of what we do. Our values are our guiding principles in how we go about doing that in the way we think, go about work and interact with people and across teams.
Solution solving with a collaborative and open mind, being inclusive and super supportive and team focused means you’ll fit in well. You work in a way that can adapt to dealing with curve balls and know when to ask for help all whilst keeping on top of the day to day focus on what’s important to achieve our shared goals.
If you’re an adaptable and motivated person who’s proud to deliver quality work, has a people focused attitude and is excited to be part of our work we’d love to hear from you.
The Tenovus Macmillan Welfare Benefits First Contact Advisor Skills
We’d love to see your application demonstrating how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and understand your motivation behind your application and what you’d bring to the team.
To be great in this role you’re skilled with:
- The expert Welfare Benefits advice knowledge & customer service capabilities -you confidently know and can explain your stuff and help others well taking on feedback
- Producing well managed and quality work on time – you’re careful and double check your work, manage your own time independently and are results focused to get a job done well within a deadline
- A flexible approach to working – your attitude’s good when there’s pressure to deliver and you adapt to the flow of work recognising where you need to change your focus
- Being collaborative, team and people focused – you know how to deliver great customer service. You work well with your colleagues to help them, listen to others’ ideas and put forward your own ones and demonstrate how you treat customers, so they feel valued
- Solution solving – you’ve a positive and resilient attitude looking for the best options in any situation or challenge things appropriately when coming up with a new idea or have a suggestion
At Tenovus Cancer Care we’re guided in all that we do by our core values. These are: Collaborative, Integrity, Innovative, Respectful and Inclusive. We’re dedicated to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. This means that whatever your background you’ll have an equal opportunity with us.
With our commitment to safeguarding the successful candidate’s role is eligible for an enhanced DBS check (Adults)
Applying is easy, just click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the page and follow the online process. If you’d like any help with your application or to discuss any adjustments you may need please contact our People Team.
We are here for everyone affected by cancer We offer information, advice and specialist support to everyone who needs it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor covering the Stoke Area to join the New Era team working 37.5 hours per week. The role will focus on the identifying risk and meeting the needs of those affected by domestic abuse. The role will be covering the Tamworth area but travel across Staffordshire will be required.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role will work across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, but will be based in our Stafford office. Hybrid working is considered following our mandatory six month probationary period. Travel across the whole of Staffordshire will be required.
As an IDVA you will be asked to:
- Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse
- Promoting the service and raising awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support
You will need:
- Experience of providing support those affected by domestic abuse
- Experience of undertaking need and risk assessments and creating safety plans
- Experience of the MARAC and other partnership processes
- Experience of multi agency working
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Job Title: Heritage Advisor, Nature in Sacred Places (NiSP)
Duration: Fixed Term, 15 months (development phase)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £33,300 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased within England
The Churches Conservation Trust is a partner in the Nature in Sacred Places (NISP) National Lottery Heritage Fund project. This is a £5.2m project with an 18-month development phase followed by a four-year delivery phase (subject to securing further funding), in partnership with Natural England, the Church of England, Churches Conservation Trust and Caring for God’s Acre. NISP will build on principles established by the Bats in Churches Project, a previous project supported by the Heritage Fund which worked with faith groups, community volunteers, young people and professionals across three main strands, Broadening engagement, Supporting practical action and Building professional capacity.
Overall job purpose
As a member of the Nature in Sacred Places project team, the post-holder will be responsible for:
- Providing advice on the management, conservation, maintenance and repairs of historic buildings and of the structures within their curtilage (e.g. memorials, gravestones, walls and gates, path etc.);
- Provide advice on conservation and cleaning of built heritage and artefacts, helping to plan solutions to enable better management, greater access and enjoyment, providing specialist advice on making changes to, and the repair of, historic places of worship and obtaining necessary permissions.
Working with other project partners the post holder will develop a template for Conservation Management Plan of both historic and natural environments that is proportionate and appropriate for volunteers to adopt and deliver.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 20th April 2026.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 30th April 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





