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Digital Inclusion lead Coordinator

Age UK Westminster

W10, London (On-site)

£30,349 FTE ( pro rata)

Part-time (21hr)

Permanent

Community Development ∙ Diversity and Inclusion ∙ Elderly ∙ Mental Health

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Age UK Westminster is seeking a Digital Inclusion Lead Coordinator to work with the Wellbeing Services Manager on the delivery of its Digital Inclusion service, supporting older people and those experiencing social isolation to develop the confidence, skills and access needed to participate fully in the digital world. The service supports vulnerable older adults, including people living with dementia, through one-to-one coaching, group sessions, equipment loans, and community-based support.

The postholder will work closely with team colleagues, coordinating service delivery across Westminster, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for clients, while overseeing volunteers who contribute to the project. The role will involve working closely with internal teams, external partners, and commissioners to ensure the service achieves its outcomes and demonstrates impact through effective monitoring and reporting.

Main Responsibilities

As a Digital Inclusion Coordinator, your role will be to:

• Manage a caseload of clients, including people living with dementia and complex needs.

• Deliver one-to-one digital coaching and support.

• Facilitate digital inclusion group sessions.

• Provide device setup, troubleshooting and digital skills training.

• Coordinate referrals to internal and external services.

• Recruit, induct, train, support and supervise volunteers contributing to the project.

• Coordinate volunteer assignments and monitor volunteer performance and wellbeing.

• Ensure volunteers comply with safeguarding, confidentiality and organisational policies.

• Maintain accurate client and volunteer records.

• Produce quarterly monitoring and impact reports for Commissioners and internal management use.

• Monitor service outcomes, analyse performance data and identify improvements.

• Attend relevant stakeholder, partner and project meetings.

• Develop positive relationships with commissioners, partners and community organisations.

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.

Service Delivery

· Manage and maintain a caseload of clients, including those living with dementia and complex needs, using a holistic and person-centred approach.

· Deliver one-to-one digital coaching sessions in clients' homes, community settings, and remotely where appropriate.

· Support clients to develop practical digital skills, including:

· Email and online communication

· Video calling and social networking

· Online shopping and banking awareness

· Accessing NHS digital services and health applications

· Internet browsing and online safety

· Provide troubleshooting, technical support, and guidance on the use of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and associated technologies.

· Support service users with selecting, setting up, and using devices, Wi-Fi connections, and digital loan equipment.

· Facilitate and support group-based digital inclusion sessions across Westminster.

· Ensure service users are referred to and access appropriate internal and external services where needed.

Volunteer Coordination

· Recruit, induct, train, support and supervise volunteers involved in the Digital Inclusion project.

· Coordinate volunteer assignments and ensure effective matching of volunteers with clients and activities.

· Monitor volunteer performance and wellbeing, providing regular guidance, supervision and development opportunities.

· Ensure volunteers comply with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, confidentiality standards and service procedures.

· Promote volunteer engagement and recognise volunteer contributions to the success of the project.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

· Maintain accurate and timely records of all client interactions, volunteer activity, outputs and outcomes on organisational databases.

· Monitor service performance against agreed targets and key performance indicators.

· Produce comprehensive quarterly monitoring and impact reports for commissioners and internal management purposes, highlighting achievements, outcomes, challenges, case studies and recommendations.

· Gather and analyse service-user feedback and outcome data to demonstrate service effectiveness and inform service improvements.

· Attend internal and external meetings relating to service delivery, monitoring and partnership development.

Partnership Working

· Work collaboratively with Age UK Westminster teams, NHS partners, voluntary sector organisations and community groups.

· Promote Digital Inclusion services across Westminster and support outreach and engagement activities.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, commissioners and referral partners.

· General Responsibilities

· Ensure all administration, reporting and documentation are completed accurately and within required timescales.

· Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR, safeguarding, health and safety, equality and organisational policies.

· Support organisational events, community activities and service development initiatives as required.

· Undertake any training necessary for the effective delivery of the role.

· Carry out any other duties reasonably required within the scope and level of the position.

Additional Lead Responsibilities

· Contribute to strategic planning and development of Digital Inclusion activities.

· Identify opportunities to expand service reach, volunteer involvement and community engagement.

Responsibilities of the Charity

Age UK Westminster will support the role as follows:

· Line Management & Support from the Wellbeing Manager; additional support from Head of Services/ CEO

· Induction training and briefing

· Database training

· Regular briefing/update meetings and emails

· Provision of materials where appropriate

· Regular line management supervision and support from your supervisor and team members

· The opportunity to participate in team meetings

· Internal relevant to your role and to other areas of personal and professional development

Benefits

Basic Health Plan Scheme – Access to a health plan that helps towards the cost of everyday healthcare expenses, such as dental treatment, optical care, physiotherapy, and other eligible health services.
Blue Light Card – Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to discounts at a wide range of national retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and leisure attractions.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Regular management support and supervision.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and those experiencing digital exclusion.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Person Specification

A predominance of the following are considered essential to the role:

· An understanding of Digital Exclusion and the impact it has on older people

· Ability to prioritise and manage workload

· Ability to assimilate and understand information by listening, reading and use of the telephone

· Willing to work to guidelines and standards and to take a flexible approach to work

· Ability to listen to others and to explain things clearly without jargon or being patronising

· Awareness of discriminatory practices and equal opportunity issues.

· Ability to work alone or as part of a team

· Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

· To develop and work with other and agencies; and to seek and offer support

· Willingness and interest in learning, to attend training, meetings and other community events

· Competent use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, excel and email), social media, zoom, MS Teams and other tools.

· Patient, tolerant and someone who enjoys supporting people to learn new skills.

· An understanding of issues effecting older people

· Able to reflect on own performance

· Be flexible and travel within City of Westminster and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

· Experience of managing and supporting staff or volunteers

Desirable:

- One year experience working within the charity sector

- Mental Health and Wellbeing awareness

- First Aid Training

- Experience in designing and managing basic training materials

- Ability to speak languages other than English

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6 - 10

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Posted on: 13 July 2026

Closing date: 27 July 2026 at 12:00

Tags: IT, Social Care / Development, Digital, Mental Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Safeguarding, Wellbeing, Social / Support Work

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Carers Manchester Contact Point Helpline Worker

Gaddum

Manchester, Greater Manchester (On-site)

£24,900 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Mental Health ∙ Social Welfare

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Job Title: Carers Manchester Contact Point Helpline Worker
Responsible to: Carers Manchester Contact Point Co-ordinator
Accountable to: Assistant Head of Operations
Reporting to: Carers Manchester Contact Point Co-ordinator
Salary: £24,900 per annum
Hours: 35 Hours
Location: Hybrid working from home/ Greenfish, Oldham Street, Manchester. Dependant on the service requirements.

Context

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester. We currently work in five Greater Manchester authorities, Bury, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport.

Job Purpose

Carers Manchester Contact Point (CMCP) is the first point of contact for unpaid carers seeking information, advice and support to help them with their caring role.

The service delivers a free confidential helpline for carers Monday to Friday. Helpline opening times are subject to change, based on the needs and requirements of carers using the service.

The aim of this role is to be part of a team providing a comprehensive information, advice and support to carers in Manchester. The post holder will work alongside colleagues from Gaddum and potentially other organisations to be the first contact in a busy service providing advice via a telephone advice line and managing referrals made through digital sources. They will provide information and advice and refer more complex issues to the appropriate agencies delivering the Manchester Carers Pathway.

Key responsibilities

Advice giving

· Answering telephone calls into a central helpline offering support and guidance to unpaid carers in Manchester.

· Provide relevant and meaningful support and information to unpaid carers utilising internal and external resources.

· Inform carers about carers assessments and refer where necessary.

· Inform carers about emergency grants available and refer where necessary.

· Ensure all advice and support given is delivered in a timely manner to suit the needs of carers calling the helpline whilst balancing waiting callers.

Follow-up support

· Refer unpaid carers to local services to access local and culturally appropriate support in their area.

· Refer carers to Adult Social Care for Carers Assessments to discuss and improve their caring situation.

· Signpost carers to relevant services in Manchester suited to their individual need.

· Complete relevant grant applications for carers using the service where needed.

· Use Carers Manchester Contact Point and other reliable and accurate resources to find, interpret and communicate relevant information to carers

· Research and explore options and implications so that carers can make informed decisions.

· Write and maintain detailed case records for all casework completed.

· Collect required data for statistical monitoring and report preparation.

· Complete the required training to comply with quality assurance processes.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

The post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks as reasonably directed by the CMCP Coordinator, which will usually be commensurate with the skills and experience of the post-holder.

All staff are expected to work within all of Gaddum’s policies and procedures as they relate to delivery of the CMCP.

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Registered Charity

51 - 100

Our vision is for every individual and community we walk alongside to have equitable health, wealth and self.

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Refreshed on: 09 July 2026

Closing date: 23 July 2026 at 12:00

Tags: Advice / Information, Counselling, Mental Health, Social / Support Work

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First Contact Navigator

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse)

Essex (Hybrid)

£26,496 - £28,845 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Charity Support ∙ Health ∙ Justice ∙ Mental Health

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Main purpose of job:To work in the Navigator team supporting individuals who have or are experiencing sexual violence and or sexual abuse. As a first contact worker, you will act as a gateway to both specialist counselling and advocacy services and additional specialist support services in Essex. You will use your considerable experience to provide a high-quality telephone information and support service.

The support you deliver will help individuals on their pathway to wellbeing, recovery, and social inclusion through building trusting and collaborative relationships. You will guide users to make informed decisions about their own wellbeing, maximising their independence and engaging in appropriate community or clinical resources/interventions.

You will work within a team of first contact navigators under the supervision of a service lead. You will be highly motivated and dedicated, have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision.

Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).

Salary:£26,496 - £28,845 (NJC Scales 12-17) per annum, pro-rata.

Contract: This will be a permanent contract.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Place of work: CARA premises in Colchester and some remote home working if a suitable environment is available. Some travel to other locations in Essex may be required, particularly during the induction period.

Holiday: 25 days per year, pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.

To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.

Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criteria, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications.

Application deadline: 10am Friday 24th July 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 3rd August 2026

Start date: Immediate, subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

Mandatory Training Dates: To be confirmed.

This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Job Description

The First Contact Navigator posts will play a central role in the CARA team, ensuring that our service users and other agencies receive a high-quality service from the moment of first contact. You will work as part of a wider team of First Contact Navigators across Essex, based at our Synergy Essex Partner centres. The post liaises with clients, the CARA team and external agencies, providing advice, support and information.

The First Contact Navigator will engage with individuals who are experiencing, or who have experienced, sexual violence and or sexual abuse who require information, signposting and short-term support. You will be the first contact and conduct first meetings, managing your own caseload and co-ordinating personalised support for individuals on their pathway to wellbeing. You will have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision. You will support people who use CARA services to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, maximising their independence and engaging in appropriate community or clinical resources. You will work collaboratively with service users, the CARA team and other professional agencies to navigate and coordinate services.

At the outset, the main responsibilities of the post will be:

To act as a first point of contact for new referrals and enquiries, providing information, emotional support, advice and signposting.
To complete first contact calls and assessments with clients over the telephone, assessing client needs and suitabilty for services.
To ensure information about new referrals/enquiries is accurately recorded on CARA’s database in real time.
To work collaboratively and build trust with service users, agencies, personal and professional support networks to collate relevant information to effect individualised support requirements.
To assess and engage service users not currently engaged in appropriate specialist sexual violence services.
To seek and respond to referrals from a variety of internal and external sources.
To assist survivors and relatives/supporters of survivors in understanding the range of resources and services available to them.
To support service users to engage effectively with appropriate services to meet their individual needs and aspirations.
To identify and respond to any safeguarding concerns
To work as a link between clients, CARA staff and external agencies, ensuring appropriate information is passed on.
To work closely with the Essex-wide team of First Contact Navigators and Information and Referral Coordinators to ensure effective referral processes across Essex.
To act as a point of contact for external agencies making referrals to CARA, answering queries about our referral process.
To cover the enquiry line and the office phone and deal with enquiries as required.
To pro-actively promote CARA’s services to external agencies, ensuring they are aware of our referral procedures.
To contribute to development of promotional information, to ensure information about the referral process is clear and accessible.
To attend regular team meetings and to work with colleagues to further the objectives of CARA.
To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
To report to the Service Engagement Manager, Head of Operations, CEO and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports.
To be administratively self-servicing.
To undertake any other related activities as required by the Head of Operations, CEO or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

About CARA

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.

CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.

CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed.

You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion here. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

About Synergy Essex

CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.

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Registered Charity

21 - 50

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Posted on: 22 June 2026

Closing date: 22 July 2026 at 14:01

Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Advocacy, Database Management, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Justice, Mental Health, Safeguarding, Victim Support, Wellbeing, Women's Rights

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Family Support Lead

Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow

Barnet, Greater London (On-site)

£36,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Social Welfare ∙ Youth and Children

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About Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow

At Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. We support families with young children through challenging times, helping parents build confidence, strengthen relationships and create happier, healthier home lives.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Family Support Lead to join our leadership team. This is an opportunity to help shape high-quality family support services, lead a dedicated team and make a lasting difference to children and families across our communities.

About the Role

As Family Support Lead, you will provide day-to-day leadership to our Family Services Team, ensuring families receive safe, effective and person-centred support.

You'll supervise a team of Family Support Coordinators, oversee referrals and case management, act as our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and work directly with a small caseload of families with more complex needs.

The role is varied and hands-on, combining operational leadership with direct practice. You'll also contribute to volunteer development, deliver training and parenting programmes, build strong partnerships with local agencies and help drive continuous improvement across our services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise and support the Family Services Team.
Manage referral allocation, caseload oversight and service quality.
Act as the organisation's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
Provide direct support to a small number of families experiencing complex challenges.
Deliver parenting programmes, workshops and community activities.
Work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary sector partners.
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of family support services.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong leadership with warmth, empathy and excellent professional judgement.

You'll have:

Significant experience supporting vulnerable children and families within family support, early help, social care or a related setting.
Experience supervising staff, volunteers or students.
Excellent safeguarding knowledge, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (or Deputy DSL) desirable.
Experience managing complex caseloads and undertaking family assessments.
Strong partnership working skills and confidence working with a range of professionals.
Experience delivering group work, workshops or training.
Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
A commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma-informed practice.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow. You'll become part of a supportive, ambitious organisation that genuinely values its people and the families we work alongside.

We offer:

A friendly and supportive team culture.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Regular supervision and reflective practice.
Flexible working where operationally possible.
Employer pension contribution.
The opportunity to make a real difference to local families every day.

Safeguarding

Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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If you're an experienced family support professional who enjoys leading others, building strong partnerships and helping families thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

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Registered Charity

11 - 20

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Posted on: 03 July 2026

Closing date: 27 July 2026 at 09:00

Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Training / Learning, Project Management, Advocacy, Volunteering Management, Autism, Child Protection, Early Years, Engagement / Outreach, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Safeguarding, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work

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Information & Advice Triage Worker

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich

Bromley, Greater London (On-site)

London, Greater London

£27,008 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Elderly

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Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is an independent local charity supporting older people across both boroughs. We work to enable, support and connect older people, promote independence and wellbeing and ensure their voices are heard.

We are looking for an Information & Advice Triage Worker to be the first point of contact for older people, carers and their families seeking support.

About the role

This role is central to our Information & Advice service. You will provide high-quality initial information and guidance, assess urgency and risk, and ensure people are directed quickly and appropriately to advice services, support services or partner organisations.

You will often be the first person someone speaks to, so a calm, empathetic and professional approach is essential.

Key responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, mainly by telephone, with some face-to-face and email contact
Provide accurate information on issues affecting older people including benefits, housing, care, health and local services
Carry out structured triage to identify needs, priorities and risks
Manage expectations clearly and sensitively
Identify safeguarding concerns and follow organisational procedures
Make timely referrals to internal services and external partners
Maintain clear professional boundaries while offering a warm, person-centred response
Record all contacts accurately and promptly on the organisation’s CRM system
Maintain clear, concise and professional case notes
Ensure confidentiality, consent and data protection requirements are met
Work closely with advisers, service coordinators and partner agencies
Take part in team meetings, supervision and training
Keep knowledge up to date on welfare benefits, services and local provision
Promote Age UK Bromley & Greenwich services positively and professionally

About you

Essential

Experience in frontline information, advice, triage or high-volume customer contact work
Confidence handling calls from people who may be distressed, anxious or frustrated
Strong listening and questioning skills
Ability to assess urgency and risk and take appropriate action
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Experience using a CRM or case management system
Good general IT skills including email and Microsoft applications
Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries
Awareness of issues affecting older people and carers
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Empathy, patience and a non-judgemental approach

Desirable

Experience in the voluntary sector or health and social care
Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing or adult social care
Experience of face-to-face advice or reception-based work
Knowledge of local services in Bromley or Greenwich

What we offer

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), including two days over Christmas
Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities

If you want to play a vital role in helping older people feel heard, supported and confident accessing the right help, we would love to hear from you.

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