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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in East Acton.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role empowers service users to manage their wellbeing, build independence, and achieve personal goals through tailored support and co-produced plans. It involves liaising with external agencies, facilitating group and community-based activities, and promoting social inclusion.
The position ensures users understand and engage with the service, while actively monitoring safety and wellbeing. Team collaboration and flexibility are essential to meeting service goals and maintaining high standards of care.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
You bring strong experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues, gained through paid and/or voluntary roles. You have developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with a range of mental health conditions and know how to communicate with empathy, dignity, and respect, fostering trust and engagement.
Your knowledge of relevant mental health legislation, including the Care Programme Approach (CPA), enables you to navigate complex systems and advocate effectively for those you support. You work in alignment with the principles of recovery, applying a range of recovery-focused approaches that empower individuals to take control of their own wellbeing and progress.
You are equally confident working collaboratively as part of a team or independently, showing initiative and leadership, particularly in the induction and support of volunteers. With good IT skills and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and the internet, you maintain clear and accurate records and communication. Your strong literacy and numeracy skills support effective reporting and documentation.
You demonstrate the ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour with calmness, professionalism, and a non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach. Flexible and reliable, you are willing to work unsociable hours, including early and late shifts and occasional weekends, to meet service needs.
You have a solid understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to respond appropriately to concerns, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all
individuals. With a solution-focused mindset, you approach challenges constructively, working collaboratively toward problem-solving. Above all, you maintain an optimistic outlook, believing in the capacity for change and the potential for growth in every individual you support.
When will I be working?
You will be working Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:30 and Friday 09:00 to 16:30
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employ
er
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



Job Title: Case Worker – CAPSA Services (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy)
Reports to: CAPSA Team Manager
Geographic focus: Lambeth
Salary:£30,500
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)
Duration:1 Year Contract (with a potential to extend)
Benefits:26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, Employees' Assistance Programme.
Purpose of the role
The CAPSA (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy) Worker role has been specifically designed to support Black people using the secondary mental health system. As a CAPSA Worker, you will provide both Generic Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to eligible individuals, including people detained under the Mental Health Act(MHA) 1983/2007, conditionally discharged restricted patients, those under Guardianship, and those on Community Treatment orders, as well as individuals considered for section 57 treatments.
You will play a key role in ensuring that the perspectives of Black service users are recognised and respected, addressing their unique and multiple needs, and promoting access to advocacy for all eligible individuals. You will raise awareness of advocacy, rights under the MHA, and the CAPSA service among professionals, individuals, and agencies.
In addition to direct advocacy, you will contribute to service development by supporting an effective administration system and helping evaluate the impact of advocacy for both service users and commissioners.
As part of CAPSA’s race-led approach to systems change, you will also help challenge systemic racism in mental health services, embed culturally competent practice, and promote equitable care within South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM).
Job summary
Black Thrive Lambeth has developed a co-designed, culturally appropriate peer support and advocacy service (CAPSA) on behalf of the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA). CAPSA provides support to Black community members with mental health needs through peer support and advocacy, led by individuals with lived experience or lived understanding of mental health challenges. The service creates a space where experiences are respected, accepted, and valued equally.
The role involves building positive relationships with Black service users; offering one-to-one and group advocacy; supporting self-advocacy; gathering and sharing information to inform decision-making; and preparing monitoring reports and feedback. Advocates ensure that the views, wishes, and needs of Black service users are heard and acknowledged, addressing the impact of racism within traditional mental health services.
Duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Advocacy & Support for Black Service Users
- Work with individual Black service users to provide culturally informed advocacy, support, and representation to assist them in decision-making related to their care, treatment, and legal status.
- You will manage a caseload of up to 10 clients.
- This will consist of weekly meetings with clients and supporting them around their care in the mental health system, this will be both within inpatient services and CMHTs (Community Mental Health Teams) as well as in the community.
- Support Black service users in developing and maintaining their cultural identity by identifying strengths and advocating for culturally relevant mental health interventions.
- Develop trusting relationships with Black service users within appropriate boundaries to help them express their mental health needs.
- Assist service users in preparing for meetings, attend appointments with them if required, and advocate on their behalf where needed.
- Provide information and updates on the progress of advocacy issues and ensure clients understand proceedings.
Culturally Informed Peer Support & Recovery
- Use lived experience and cultural understanding to promote positive self-esteem and recovery through a culturally informed peer support model.
- Provide practical guidance to Black service users, and where appropriate, their carers, on self-care, resilience strategies, and managing mental health within a race equality framework.
- Promote service user involvement by empowering individuals to communicate their culturally lived experiences and mental health needs to professionals.
- Challenge peer support models, stigma, and discriminatory practices that fail to recognise the cultural needs of Black service users.
Community Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and community members to develop a culturally informed advocacy and peer support model.
- Establish regular advocacy ‘drop-ins’ on wards and in the community, ensuring accessibility for Black service users.
- Signpost service users to culturally relevant community, inpatient, and online resources, as well as mainstream and specialist services.
- Liaise with, and when necessary, challenge NHS professionals, care teams, and local authorities to ensure due process and cultural competence in service delivery.
- To maintain a level of professionalism in all spaces always.
Role Expectations
- Maintain confidentiality, respect service users’ right to privacy, and ensure their dignity is always upheld.
- Keep accurate and timely records of advocacy and peer support work, providing regular verbal and written reports to the line manager.
- Attend team meetings, participate in one-to-one supervision, group supervision sessions, and complete mandatory training in peer support and other job-related areas.
- Raise safeguarding concerns following organisational policies and procedures.
GENERAL
- To attend and participate in meetings held by the CAPSA team and other bodies as required.
- To maintain records of hours worked and to complete accurate expense returns.
- To foster and develop an equality and diversity approach within the role, in line with Black Thrive’
- To promote the service through the distribution of publicity materials, liaising with statutory and voluntary services, and, where appropriate, through the media and presentations to local groups within the agreed company policies.
- To promote the role of advocates both within the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) and externally.
- To work well as part of the team in a way that promotes inclusivity and respect in a supportive environment.
- The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Qualities Required
Each quality is marked as either E (Essential) or D (Desirable).
Experience (E/D)
- Understanding and/or experience of mental health legislation and the Mental Health journey process in numerous settings – E
- Lived experience of racism or discrimination in wider society and in the provision of mental health services – E
- Experience of identifying and meeting the needs of individual people – E
- Experience and ability to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders – E
- A commitment to working in an anti-racist and anti-oppressive way – E
- Confidence in challenging stigma and discrimination within structural settings – E
- Experience of working in an advocacy or healthcare setting – D
Knowledge and Skills (E/D)
- Understanding and knowledge of assessment of needs – E
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences – E
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including via telephone, in person, over video link, and through presentations, demonstrating confidence and assertiveness – E
- Emotional resilience and the ability to cope with sometimes challenging people and environments – E
- Ability to work flexibly to meet varying demands on the service – E
- Good organisational skills, including timekeeping and ability to travel to different locations – E
- Excellent computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – E
- An understanding and awareness of The Equality Act 2010 – E
- Ability to act calmly and respond professionally to distress, disturbance, and unpredictability – E
- Ability to work independently on own initiative and prioritise workload while working as part of a team – E
- Commitment to learning through work-based learning and mandatory training – E
- Knowledge of mental health legislation such as MHA 1983/2007, MCA 2017 – D
- Understanding of the specific role, purpose, and responsibilities of an Independent Mental Health Advocate – D
- Knowledge and/or awareness of safeguarding issues – D
- An additional language (e.g., Portuguese, French, etc.) – D
- Qualifications in Peer Support / Advocacy – D
We welcome applications specifically from Black people of African and Caribbean heritage, as the statutory requirement of the Equality Act 2010, Advance Equality in Mental Health 2020 and Parent Carer Race Equality Framework 2020, in order to address the importance of Black employee safety. These posts are therefore restricted to Black applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Still, we will treat applicants with a criminal record fairly and not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please make sure you download a copy of our vacancy for reference.
You should provide a CV and a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) outlining your suitability for the post, including the relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
Application deadline is is Friday 14th November 2025 by 12pm
The interview will comprise of two stages.
1. An assessment will be given on the day of your interview to be completed before your verbal interview.
2. A verbal interview will be conducted in person with a panel of 3 people,
Interviews will take place during week commencing 8th December 2025 and will take place in person at Black Thrive’s offices.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible
The role is a full time and permanent position. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on an 80/20 basis (80% working from the office).
We are looking for a Commercial Marketing Coordinator to coordinate and support the commercial marketing activity of the Students’ Union. The Union operates multiple commercial services, including bars, cafés, shops and a gym. As the Commercial Marketing Coordinator, you will work with different teams and managers to develop innovative and effective marketing campaigns which are aimed at increasing engagement and revenue in relation to our commercial spaces. The successful candidate will also coordinate the successful delivery of these impactful and creative marketing campaigns across the Union. The role holder will be a brand champion and support departments in the successful application of our brand.
Do you have a good working knowledge of effective marketing practices and have carried out successful marketing campaigns? Have you got experience of working in higher education or a fast paced customer focused environment? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ISEAL is offering an exciting opportunity to work in a sustainability focused setting for a proactive and process-oriented individual with excellent attention to detail and a passion for good customer service. The role provides administrative, logistical, and communications support as part of the team dealing with all membership aspects, offering valuable exposure to a wide range of sustainability schemes. If you are looking to apply your existing administration skills to work in a customer facing role, this opportunity will provide you with excellent insight and access to a wide network.
ISEAL supports sustainability standards and similar market-based sustainability systems to improve their impacts on people and planet. The Coordinator will support two crucial functions of the membership team. On the compliance side, the role will be the first point of contact for members, ensuring that member evaluations and associated tasks are coordinated effectively. On the services and prospecting side, the coordinator will engage with a diverse range of organisations working in sustainability, assisting in pitching and communicating clearly about the membership value, the application process and its requirements, as well as providing specialist services and support.
To be considered for this role, you will be highly organised with great attention to detail, be process oriented and committed to providing excellent customer service. You will enjoy working on a varied set of tasks related to different areas of the membership provision. Having gained a good level of work experience, you are familiar with process administration, customer service, and stakeholder communications. You have an interest in learning more about member compliance processes and service provision. This role is supported by two associate managers in the team.
Key responsibilities we will entrust you with:
Membership applications and compliance programme
- Deliver administrative tasks in the compliance programme and application process, including scheduling calls, sourcing and maintaining evaluator records of competence & conflict of interest
- Coordinate the application process for aspiring members, pre-assess completeness of applications, and provide process guidance and support throughout their application journey
- Coordinate independent external member evaluations and act as main point of contact, responding to enquiries
- Maintain and update the Salesforce Compliance portal (platform used to manage evaluations)
- Record and track data across various platforms, updating logs and content on the ISEAL website
- Coordinate information and produce reports / minutes in support of programme management, the ISEAL Membership Committee and strategic development of the compliance programme
- Contribute to systematic measurement and improvement of the compliance programme
Services and member prospecting
- Act as the first point of contact and respond to enquiries about ISEAL, services and membership
- Schedule and co-lead prospect calls, taking notes and supporting follow up actions
- Support to develop and maintain effective relationships with members and prospect members, as well as key stakeholders related to the compliance programme
- Use and continually improve record-keeping systems, tracking customer relationships on Salesforce and support member/customer prospecting processes
- Coordinate customer relationships related to the ISEAL Insight subscription package, including recruiting new customers and supporting existing relationships, tracking payments, and coordinating delivery of content
- Support delivery of ISEAL’s training courses, including coordinating promotions, registrations and event logistics
- Deliver administrative tasks to support ISEAL’s tailored services processes, including preparing service agreements on contract management system and managing payments
General
- Assist in promoting best practice in use of IT, communications and knowledge management systems within projects, and support efforts to help bring about improvements
- Provide ad hoc support to organisation-wide initiatives, if needs arise
- Liaise with colleagues at all levels across organisation
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors
Experience, Knowledge and Attribute
- Experience working or interning in a support/administrative role, ideally in an international NGO, professional or membership organisation
- Some experience in a role encompassing customer service, communications or sales, with a focus on high quality services
- Strong organisational skills, with some experience with supporting administration, meeting coordination, logistics, contracts etc.
- Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated experience with proof-reading and record management or similar
- Confidence in using digital tools and systems, with a proactive attitude to improvements
- Good time management and ability to organise multiple simultaneous tasks efficiently
- Excellent written & spoken English, with proven ability to write clearly and concisely
- Confidence in communicating with colleagues, customers and external partners, displaying professionalism in both online and in-person settings
- Ability to communicate and work effectively in a largely remote, international environment
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with changing projects and working with multiple reporting lines
- Confidence in using the Microsoft Office suite and IT systems, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, etc), use of contact management databases (e.g. Salesforce)
- Interest in social, environmental, and economic sustainability
Additionally desirable
- Experience in a compliance related role
- Exposure to a professional sales environment
About ISEAL
ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website iseal(.)org.
ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive
Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.
These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.
The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities.
We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.
We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum of 4 days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.
Other relevant information
Term: This is an initial contract of one year with the possibility of extension
Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 – 34,500 per annum, depending on experience (full time, 37.5 hours per week)
Location: London. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.
International travel: The post holder will be required to undertake occasional international travel
Applications
Deadline for applications: 2 November 2025
Enquiries about the role can be directed to recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.
Please note we will not individually contact applicants unless they are shortlisted for interview. We do not accept application letters created by AI as we would like to hear from applicants in their own words.
Interview process
Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)
First interviews (Teams): w/c 6-10 November
Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 12-17 November
Panel interviews (Teams or in person): w/c 17 November
Decision: by late November
Accessibility
If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests.
Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Business Applications Analyst to help us ensure optimal performance, continuous improvements, system administration and integration of organisations business applications with a strong focus on CRM and Finance systems.
The Role:
• You’ll manage system configurations, user access and permissions to ensure secure and efficient application use.
• You’ll provide first and second-level support to end users resolving application-related issues and deliver training materials and sessions to enhance understanding
• You’ll maintain the ticketing system to manage and track user support requests.
• You’ll oversee the integration of various applications to ensure seamless data flow and process automation by resolving integration issues.
• You’ll perform regular audits, updates and run technical routines (SQL scripts) to maintain and optimise system performance.
• You’ll identify areas for system enhancements and collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes.
• You’ll work closely with the Business Applications Manager, vendors and internal IT teams to ensure effective application support and maintenance.
• You’ll generate reports and insights from business application to support decision making and strategic planning.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Experience supporting and optimising business applications and integrations within a complex organisational environment.
• Knowledge of how to leverage strong verbal, visual and written communication.
• Experience gathering and interpreting small business requirements and translate them into effective application solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with vendors, internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience providing fist and second-level user support including troubleshooting application issues and delivering training.
• Knowledge of how to develop and deliver training materials and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Qualified in SQL and data analysis.
• Understanding of best practices in application monitoring and technical management.
• Experience working with Power Apps, Power Automation and other tools within the Microsoft Power Platform.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 12th November 2025.
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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!
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities experience some of the starkest inequalities of any groups in the UK. In this role, you will be working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs Team, to tackle the root causes of inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
As Policy and Research Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening our policy, research and public affairs work across our priority areas: accommodation, tackling hate, financial and economic inclusion, health, and education.
The postholder will support work to influence decision-makers, amplify the voices of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, and advocate for fairer laws and policies.
The role involves undertaking research, producing evidence-based briefings, supporting parliamentary engagement, and working with partners to promote equality and human rights.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will need to be based in our Brighton office, and we may be able to accommodate a degree of flexible working subject to successful completion of a three-month probation period.
Key Responsibilities
Policy and Research
- Undertake research, analyse data, and produce high-quality briefings and reports.
- Monitor and respond to government consultations and emerging policy issues.
- Contribute to reports and other external submissions, such as human rights treaty monitoring and select committees.
Parliamentary and Public Affairs
- Support the organisation’s role as Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gypsies, Travellers and Roma, including liaising with parliamentarians, drafting parliamentary questions and correspondence, and organising events.
- Work with colleagues and partners to influence decision-makers and ensure the experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are heard.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
Other Key Responsibilities
- Deliver on designated work streams, ensuring objectives and deadlines are met.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of project plans and track progress against agreed outcomes.
- Gather and present data for monitoring and evaluation reports to funders.
- Provide the necessary administrative support for the policy and public affairs work.
- Ensure all work complies with organisational policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality.
- Undertake other duties as reasonably required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you want to work at the heart of a charity in a small friendly team, leading an innovative programme to promote wellbeing and social inclusion, this is the job for you!
The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning charity based in Islington supporting people who isolated and experiencing mental health issues. SLT was founded to be radically different from other local charities – uniquely accessible, inclusive and community-embedded.
What the job offers
You will be developing exciting new projects to serve Islington and surrounding boroughs in a culturally rich environment and vibrant voluntary sector. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will be introducing exciting plans to develop our service. You will have freedom to develop activities, build partnerships and outreach to attract new and a wider diversity of participants reflecting local community needs.
Who we are seeking
We are seeking a capable manager with track record coordinating delivery of a community-based activities programme within a charity or social care service. You will thrive on a challenge and enjoy creative thinking, relationship-building with partner organisations and managing staff. You will have experience of marketing a service to attract new participants. You will have an understanding of the support needs of people who are isolated. You will be able to learn from participant feedback to develop services.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
We are embrace diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents are variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the more we can achieve.
Key Benefits and opportunities:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Occupational pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements with a small and friendly team.
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Supportive management culture, line-managed by the Chief Executive, who has 30 years' experience in the charity sector
- Opportunity to lead programmes/develop skills
Application instructions
Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their supporting statements with minimal use of AI. This helps us to better understand your authentic voice, skills and motivation for this role. Thank you.
Deadline for applications: Sunday, 2 November 2025 at 12midnight
Interviews: Monday, 10 November 2025
Estimated Start: December 2025-January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Initiatives and Partnerships Manager plays a key role in the Trust’s Initiatives and Partnerships Team. The post holder will support the development and implementation of the Trust’s projects, manage team members and on occasion support external and partnership projects. Our work is varied, ranging from early-stage feasibility planning, partnership development, fundraising, business planning and design development, as well as supporting our conservation team who lead construction phase oversight.
This role builds on the successes of the Trust’s longstanding Regeneration programme, which has undertaken pioneering Regeneration projects addressing some of our most pressing conservation needs, as well as developing new operating models for some of the churches in our care. The job will support our regional teams in developing and implementing projects to deliver a range of conservation, social and regeneration benefits; with the balance of each responding to local need, demand and opportunity.
In addition, it encompasses the work undertaken to develop new commercial income opportunities. Examples are our groundbreaking Champing™ initiative, as well as others such as filming, and other commercial partnerships.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our DA Intervention Service in London
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
You will support women with multiple and complex needs across Hestia's pan-London refuges, ensuring they have access to therapeutic support that facilitates their recovery. You will provide immediate crisis intervention and create a safe, welcoming environment for women fleeing domestic abuse. You will ensure access to emergency supplies such as clothing and toiletries, apply for relevant grants, and help women maximise their income.
You will work closely with refuge staff, offering additional support and upskilling teams to manage challenging behaviours with resilience and confidence. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies including mental health services, drug and alcohol teams, the DWP, police, housing authorities, social services, and voluntary organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users.
You will maintain relationships with GPs and health professionals to explore treatment options, including social prescribing, and support women in attending appointments. You will coordinate cases across multiple refuge sites, delivering bespoke interventions and high-quality assessments aligned with ‘The Hestia Approach', a trauma-informed framework that prioritises recovery and individual strengths.
You will co-produce Safety Plans and Strengths and Aspirations Plans with women, focusing on their goals and capabilities. You will provide domestic abuse support and risk management through tools such as DASH and MARAC, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation for both children and adults. You will promote a trauma-informed, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist culture, placing women with multiple support needs at the centre of service delivery, and you will work in line with Hestia's values: Respectful, Genuine, Dedicated, Collaborative, and Courageous.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional with strong communication abilities. You will have experience delivering high-quality support to individuals with varied needs and risks, including survivors of domestic abuse, and be confident in identifying and managing risk appropriately.
You should be proficient in using computer-based systems to record work accurately and possess sound knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the rights of survivors under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. A solid understanding of health and safety within a refuge setting and safeguarding practices is essential.
You will be able to carry out person-centred key working, support planning, and risk assessments to promote independence. An understanding of the needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers they face in accessing support is vital, alongside a commitment to equal opportunities and promoting dignity, choice, and control.
The role requires the ability to liaise effectively with external professionals to shape support packages and a willingness to travel across London and beyond when necessary.
This post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
When will I be working?
You will be working full time, 39 hours per week between the hours of 9am - 5.18pm. Please note this roles requires travel across London.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The Head of Foodbank will oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Foodbank’s strategic plan and direction. Reporting to the Trustee board, they will have overall responsibility for the delivery and management of the Foodbank’s operations and staff team.
This role requires strong leadership and management skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including paid staff, volunteers, community organisations, and local businesses. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, compassionate, committed Christian, with a passion for tackling poverty and making a real difference in our community.
This role gives you the opportunity to join and lead a great team of staff and volunteers who are committed to our vision to see everyone in the Warwick District free from hunger, but while there is a need, to effectively provide emergency food, essentials and practical support to people left without money to live on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Coin Street Community Builders have an exciting opportunity for a Communication & Fundraising Coordinator to join our Communications team.
About the Communications & Fundraising Coordinator role
Our Communications and Engagement team promotes our vibrant neighbourhood and the impact of our work across South Bank, and supports fundraising through storytelling, engagement, and campaigns that inspire support. The Communications and Fundraising Co-ordinator will provide support to the communications team by creating engaging content for a range of audiences both internally and externally and supporting our fundraising campaigns and projects.
As our new Communications & Fundraising Coordinator, you will
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Support communications, marketing, and fundraising plans to boost awareness and engagement in Coin Street’s work campaigns.
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Build positive relationships with stakeholders and the public through engaging content (e.g. newsletters, social media, web, and print).
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Assist with design and production of creative materials (e.g. posters, flyers, and booklets).
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Help with fundraising and partnerships by researching opportunities, preparing applications, maintaining records, and providing admin support.
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Contribute to planning and promoting fundraising and volunteering initiatives, creating content and strengthening relationships.
To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following
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Experience in marketing, communications, PR, fundraising, or bid writing.
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Strong copywriting and content creation skills, including social media.
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Knowledge of social media platforms, experience in fundraising or charity income generation, and skills in design or video editing using tools like Canva, InDesign, or similar are desirable but not essential.
About Coin Street Community Builders
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Contract
Fixed term (6 months), Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary
£30,000 per annum
Extras
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Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff.
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8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution).
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Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.
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Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs.
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Commitment to training and development.
To Apply
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, including those looking to take the next step in their career or explore a new direction.
Closing Date
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing Cloud Product Manager (2442)
- Location:Oxford based with the opportunity to work from home as part of our hybrid working arrangements
- Workplace Type:Hybrid
- Hours:36 hours per week
- Salary:£40,000 - £42,000 FTE per annum
- Job Family:Fundraising
- Division:Engagement
- Grade:C
- Job Type:Fixed Term
- Closing Date:27 October 2025
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Are you interested in using automated and personalised email journeys can help to deliver a rich experience for donors, campaigners, and other supporters?
Do you have the ability to translate email marketing requirements into best practice solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
Do you believe that a kinder and radically better world is possible? And want to take action to make it happen?
We are looking for a Marketing Cloud Product Manager at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.
The Role:
In this role, you will leverage extensive experience and expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud to deliver digital supporter communications. By implementing best practices and innovative solutions, the job holder will improve existing processes and practices to drive personalised marketing for income generation and engagement.
The job holder will support two key organisational improvement programmes: TREC (Transformation Roadmap for Engagement CRM) and Oxfam360 (Organisational Data Integration and Management), which aspire to transform the extent to which data are integrated across the organisation, and deployed to add value for supporters.
This role requires a blend of technical proficiency and strategic business thinking to drive continuous improvement and ensure the effective use of Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
You’ll be part of the Insights and Intelligence team, who:
- Provide actionable supporter insights to improve our engagement performance and accelerate growth,
- Manage the day-to-day running and strategic development of our CRM platform (Salesforce) and work with colleagues to identify how using data can improve the experience we deliver to supporters, and
- Develop and implement effective supporter segmentation and data selections for engagement activity.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
- Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize email marketing platforms (ideally Salesforce Marketing Cloud), with a proven track record of successful business as usual product management, including enhancements that have driven significant improvements in supporter engagement and operational efficiency.
- Expertise in creating complex, automated email marketing journeys and integrating data from various sources to provide a seamless user experience. Proficiency in AMPscript, SQL, and other relevant coding languages is essential.
- Proven experience in managing remote work, with strong self-discipline and capability in key collaborations tools (such MS Teams, JIRA). Ability to communicate and collaboration with team members and stakeholders effectively, regardless of physical location.
- Continuous learning and professional development to stay informed about the latest trends, best practices, and technological advancements in Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
- Comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as part-time, job share, or partially home-based.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the . In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team (). If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
is a member of of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
Job title: ISC - Avon and Gloucestershire
Reports to: Immediate Support and Debrief Manager
Location: Home working with regular travel throughout the area
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
2wish Cymru and 2wish:
2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.
We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of families, so they don’t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.
In January 2024 we launched phase one, of the ten-phase expansion, into the bordering counties of England and Wales, namely; Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset. In July 2025, we plan to launch phase two of the expansion and will continue to roll out support in the coming years across the whole of England.
Context of role:
2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We provide immediate casework support, as well as ongoing services including counselling, complementary therapies, play therapy, coffee mornings, support events and a respite cottage.
As we continue to expand our services across England the successful candidate will play a central role in the ongoing development of our relationships with stakeholders. Initiative and drive play an integral part of ensuring our professional stakeholders remain engaged and champion our service to those we support. The post holder will provide immediate and ongoing emotional and practical support to families, friends, witnesses and professionals affected by the sudden death of a child or young adult.
Main duties:
Service:
- To initiate immediate support for a caseload of families whose children and young people aged 0- 25 have died suddenly and unexpectedly across the county you reside in and bordering counties
- To contact all families within 24-48 hours of the referrals by telephone
- Complete an initial assessment of families' needs to identify and plan the support as required in line with safeguarding and risk reduction
- Offer emotional support and advice to a case load of families through home visits and ongoing weekly telephone calls
- To liaise with the Counselling Support and Outreach Coordinator, who is responsible for organising formal support such as counselling, complementary therapy or play therapy, subject to consent from the bereaved individual
- To work with hospital staff, GP’s, police officers, coroner offices, mental health teams and other healthcare professionals to raise awareness of and promote referrals into the charity from the county you reside in and bordering counties
- To liaise with other professionals working alongside the family to provide a holistic and multiagency approach to support
- Attend relevant forums within the area
- To deliver awareness training in hospitals and other healthcare settings, schools and workplaces on the use of the bereavement boxes, the services we offer, ho to refer into the charity and bereavement awareness
- To ensure families have been offered a memory box and coordinate these when required
- Facilitate debriefs within professional settings following a traumatic or sudden death of a child or young person
- To work with hospital trusts to establish and maintain the upkeep of suitable bereavement suites for bereaved individuals to use as required
- Maintain stock of 2wish memory boxes and deliver boxes to partner organisations as required
- To submit monthly/quarterly/annual reports to Bereavement Services Manager as required
- To signpost and/or refer to other agencies as required that can provide support as needed
- Cover members of the support team for annual leave and/or sickness
- To travel to attend in-person team meetings and in-person training as required
- To travel to in-person events as required
General:
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate
- To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
- Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
Salary: Starting salary of £26,500 per annum, with the opportunity for an increase through the appraisal structure.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Normal office hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Location: This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across the areas you will be covering and some travel to our Head Office in South Wales.
Additional benefits for our employees:
- An 'Employee Assistance Programme, ' including wellbeing support
- Free parking on 2wish premises
- Free branded 2wish clothing
- An extra annual leave day on your birthday
- Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Paid sick leave
- Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
- Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family
- Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
- Company mobile phone for performance of duties
- Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
- Reimbursement of work expenses
- Bright Exchange employee discounts
- Auto-enrolment into company contributory pension scheme after 3 months service
How to apply:
Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email.
Closing date: 6th November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date.
About Us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.
The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.
About the opportunity
As a cross-team housing caseworker, you will work alongside individuals who are at risk of homelessness, often during times of heightened stress and uncertainty. Rather than focusing solely on immediate needs, your approach will centre around building trust, listening to each person’s story, and helping them take informed, practical steps toward safe and sustainable housing.
You’ll work across our network of charity partners, bringing vital capacity and support to local teams during times of increased demand or staff shortages. Your flexible, compassionate presence ensures that people continue to receive timely, high-quality support, no matter where they first reach out.
This role is fundamentally about partnership: with the people you support, the services you collaborate with, and the teams you join. You’ll help individuals understand their housing rights and choices, navigate local systems, and build the confidence and skills needed to move forward independently. Together, we aim to not just relieve homelessness, but prevent it, by enabling people to secure lasting solutions that meet their needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Listening, Assessing and Planning Together
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Work in partnership with individuals to understand their current housing situation, risks, and immediate concerns.
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Co-create Housing Plans that reflect each person's strengths, goals, and preferences, while identifying practical next steps toward secure housing.
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Identify when specialist or longer-term support may be needed and work collaboratively to make appropriate referrals.
2. Empowering Through Support and Connection
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Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships that respect each individual’s dignity and lived experience.
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Support people to access housing options, benefits, and other community services that promote long-term stability.
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Encourage and enable self-advocacy, while offering reassurance and guidance throughout the journey.
3. Navigating Systems and Opening Doors
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Maintain a strong understanding of local resources across housing, welfare, employment, and wellbeing.
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Connect people with the right services at the right time, advocating where needed to remove barriers to access.
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Help individuals build the skills and confidence to engage with public services independently.
4. Working Across Charity Partners
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Be deployed across different partner organisations within our charity network, responding to local pressures and adapting quickly to diverse environments.
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Provide short- to medium-term casework that enhances existing team capacity and ensures continuity of support for people at risk of homelessness.
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Maintain high standards of person-centred support regardless of setting or location.
5. Information Sharing and Case Recording
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Keep accurate and respectful records of client engagement, plans, and outcomes using agreed systems.
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Follow all data protection and confidentiality protocols, contributing to a culture of trust and transparency.
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Share insights that support continuous service improvement and learning across partners.
6. Collaboration and Partnership Working
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Work constructively with colleagues from across public, voluntary, and community sectors to coordinate holistic support.
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Represent the service positively, contributing to shared efforts in preventing and relieving homelessness.
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Communicate openly and clearly with internal teams and external partners to align support and improve outcomes.
7. Promoting Inclusion and Long-Term Independence
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Support individuals to build resilience and reduce isolation through access to meaningful activities, networks, and learning opportunities.
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Champion inclusive, strength-based approaches that support people to regain control and plan for a more secure future.
8. Safety and Wellbeing
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Adhere to all organisational health and safety procedures, taking personal responsibility for your own safety and that of others.
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Apply safeguarding principles and respond appropriately to risk and concern in community settings.
9. Team Learning and Development
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Engage in supervision, reflection, and training opportunities across partner teams.
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Share learning and insights from placements to contribute to service development.
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Stay open to feedback and committed to your own professional growth and development.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, adaptable, and committed to supporting people through difficult times. You don’t need to have worked in a specific role or sector, but your approach, attitude, and transferable skills will be key to making a difference.
Essential Skills and Approach
· Person-centred and empathetic: You build trusting, respectful relationships with people by actively listening, showing empathy, and valuing their lived experiences.
· Skilled communicator: You are confident in engaging with people from all backgrounds, both in-person and in writing. You communicate clearly and with sensitivity, whether speaking with individuals, team members, or external partners.
· Collaborative by nature: You enjoy working as part of a wider network and are comfortable adapting to different team cultures and approaches. You value joint working and see the bigger picture.
· Solution-focused and proactive: You can identify practical next steps and help people make progress, even when the situation is complex or fast-changing. You don’t wait for problems to escalate—you act early to prevent crisis.
· Organised and reliable: You manage your time well, stay on top of casework, and follow through on commitments. You’re able to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure.
· Digitally confident: You’re comfortable using digital tools and systems to keep clear, accurate records and to communicate professionally.
· Flexible and resilient: You can work independently across different locations and services, adjusting to new environments and handling change with a positive attitude.
Desirable (but not essential)
· Familiarity with housing systems, homelessness prevention, or community support services whether through work, volunteering, or lived experience.
· Knowledge of local services or networks that support people with housing, welfare, health, or employment needs.
· Experience using case management or database systems to record support activity. housing and support databases or case management systems.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year.
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and Wellbeing benefits & resources.
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period (for permanent roles)
• You will be able to access Learning and Development opportunities.
Application process/next steps
PLEASE NOTE: We are only accepting applications through our recruitment platform Applied.
You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB To keep your response personal and genuine, we ask that you don't use AI tools (like Chat GPT or others) to answer the applications - we're looking for your own voice and experience to come through.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
We're a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with partners to create people-powered partnerships that get better outcomes for people & the planet



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 100 years, we have been the co-operative and trade union supported uniformed youth organisation, pledging to educate for social change and span the world with friends.
We are seeking someone to join our small but dedicated team, supporting the growth of our residential centres and leading our finance function. This role will work closely with our dynamic senior managers, focusing on financial planning, forecasting, and sustainable growth.
A background in charity or small business finance is essential, and experience in the holiday sector, youth hostels or residential centres would be highly desirable. This is an opportunity to help a children’s charity continue to change lives through co-operative education and international friendship.
Why join us?
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Be part of a historic moment as we mark 100 years of co-operative youth-led social action.
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Be within an organisation with a passionate, values-driven community.
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Work in a role that makes a difference to young people’s lives and futures.
Other benefits include: working from home allowance, flexible working, Employee Assistance scheme, all equipment provided, training budget available, Union recognition agreement, dedicated staff representatives, Up to 5% pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + Bank Holiday entitlement (pro rata), staffing policies which go beyond the statutory minimum.
Closing date: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025
Woodcraft Folk is committed to increasing and widening participation in all of its activities and proactively seeks to attract a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in leadership roles in the charity sector. Woodcraft Folk contributes to the annual Race Report and is a Disability Confident employer.
