User experience manager jobs in Islington, greater london
South East London Mind's Queer Minds Programme delivers peer-led mental health support for LGBTQIA+ people (aged 18+) in Lambeth and Southwark through two monthly peer support groups, a trans drop-in, events with partner organisations, psychoeducational workshops, and outreach activities.
The Programme Lead and Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and delivering the various strands of the programme, ensuring all services meet the contractual obligations of its funders. The role requires someone who is forward-thinking and adaptable, proactive in responding to the evolving needs of the group’s members and wider LGBTQIA+ community. They should be experienced in co-creative approaches to mental health and project management, working closely with programme participants to shape varied and meaningful initiatives. They will also bring creativity and flexibility, ensuring services remain impactful and grounded in lived experience while seeking relevant partnerships to enrich the programme’s offerings.
They will work collaboratively with participants, sessional facilitators, volunteers, community groups, and partners to deliver supportive spaces that foster connection, shared experience, and improved mental health and autonomy. The role includes building and maintaining strong partnerships, developing grassroots collaborations, and identifying outreach opportunities to increase the programme’s reach and profile. The post holder will work closely with the Peer Support Manager to deliver against objectives, maintain stakeholder relationships, and meet reporting requirements.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 12th July (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 22nd July
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a rare opportunity for an experienced policy professional to join as team as Policy Analyst.
In this exciting role you will lead the policy workstream for Head On, a major Wellcome Trust funded campaign bringing together 20 sector leading organisations to build political momentum for mental health reform. You will be a skilled policy analyst and writer, able to coordinate influencing opportunities with MPs, Ministers and No. 10 on the NHS 10 Year Plan and the new Mental Health Strategy. Experience in policy and public affairs, and knowledge of health or mental health policy, are essential.
Centre for Mental Health is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, to help create better mental health for all. We are taking active steps to become an antiracist organisation, and we value and support staff with lived experience of mental health challenges. We want the team shaping mental health policy to reflect the diversity of people whose lives that policy affects. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for disabled applicants. We particularly encourage applications from people of colour and trans people, who are often underrepresented in policy roles.
We are also able to offer this role as a potential secondment opportunity.
Please provide a short CV (no more than two sides) and brief answers to our screening questions which ask about which capacity you have worked in coalition and in mental health policy. This is to allow you to highlight your experience as it may not be immediately apparent from your job title or employer.
We may follow up to request further details before deciding on our shortlist for interviews, which we expect to hold in the weeks of 20th or 27th July 2026. Please let us know if you are unable to make interviews during these weeks.
Our aspiration in this process is to avoid requiring all candidates to submit detailed cover letters in addition to CVs as we know this can be both time consuming and a significant amount of work.
We take the lead in challenging injustices in policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CONTEXT
An estimated 12,000 men are raped every year and 76,000 sexually abused or assaulted. Yet just 4% of men will tell someone. Of those who do, it takes on average 26 years to do so.
Survivors UK provides specialist support to (cis and trans*) men and boys, and to non-binary people, who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. Our aim is to help any man, boy, or non-binary person, to have the confidence to tell someone what’s happened to them, and to know that it’s OK to seek help. When they do, we want to ensure they have access to the right support so they can deal with the impact of their experiences.
We provide emotional support, information and signposting to survivors and anyone worried about someone they know, through a national website and webchat service (open till 8pm most evenings). Last year, 2,600 people contacted us via our webchat services and social media.
In London, we are the only organisation providing specialist services for men and boys, including individual counselling and therapeutic groupwork, available till 9pm six days a week. Across London, we provide the capital’s only Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Service that helps men and boys through the criminal justice system.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting role at Survivors UK which combines counselling and practical support, specifically to the (circa) 150 people who refer themselves for individual counselling with us each year. You will work specifically with young people aged 13+ and people from Black, Asian and Multi-Heritage communities who have experienced sexual violence.
The people served include those with clinical mental health diagnoses, drug and alcohol dependencies, at risk of suicide, homelessness or involved in the sex industry. You will need to be a highly skilled counsellor with experience of dealing with very vulnerable clients, willing to work flexibly and on your own initiative. Importantly, you will be a compassionate person, able to blend therapeutic work with practical support and care.
Main responsibilities include:
- Provide counselling and practical support interventions to boys, men, trans people and non-binary people from the BAM community who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable.
- Deliver counselling interventions by phone, video calling and face-to-face with clients 13+ years old.
- With clients, develop action plans to help them address emotional and practical needs and ensure clients can engage with a flexible service.
- An ability, interest and commitment to working and developing a therapeutic approach that is culturally attuned to Black, Asian and Multi and Dual Heritage clients.
- Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, ensuring adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
- Support the monitoring and reporting to funders on the development and delivery of the service.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance
PURPOSE
- Provide counselling and practical support interventions to boys, men and non-binary people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable.
- Collaborate with clients to discover what their needs are from our service
- Support the monitoring and reporting to funders on the development and delivery of the service.
KEY OUTCOMES
- Survivors who are highly vulnerable and distressed will have access to a service that meets their needs, with improvements in their overall health and wellbeing.
- A reduction in harmful behaviours, such as less suicidal ideation, reduced drug & alcohol use, reduced incidences of self-harm.
- Survivors who are leading chaotic lifestyles report feeling more stable, better able to cope and better supported.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Service Delivery
- Deliver counselling interventions by phone, video calling and face-to-face
- Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, ensuring adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
- With clients, develop action plans to help them address emotional and practical needs and ensure clients can engage with a flexible service.
- Provide regular and timely communications with clients so that they are encouraged to remain with the service.
- Attend clinical supervision.
- Liaison and Promotion
- Maintain good working relationships with other support services associated with the client.
- Monitoring, evaluation and dissemination
- Collect and accurately record one-to-one contact data, including presenting issues, client notes, socio-economic demographics, using Survivors UK Salesforce database.
- Monitor individual client’s progress through the outcomes monitoring framework.
- Where appropriate, and within safeguarding and data protection policies, collate qualitative client stories for reporting back to funders, evidencing need and service user opinion.
- Ensure all clients are aware of and have access to the organisation’s complaints policy.
- General Duties
- Be responsible for administrative functions associated with the role, including accurate record keeping and filing.
- Provide input and comment on the development of Survivors UK policies and procedures and ensure you follow established procedures.
- As a member of a small team, contribute to the development of new initiatives and services in response to client need.
The post-holder will be required to carry out additional duties from time to time. Such duties will be commensurate with the role.
Survivors UK is an equal opportunities employer.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience and qualifications
- A BACP, UKCP or BABCP accredited counsellor, psychotherapist or CBT practitioner.
- Completed at least 3 parts of EMDR training. Potential for completion of the training to be offered with the role
- At least 2-years’ experience of working with highly vulnerable clients in a counselling and/or support service.
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice
- Demonstrable caseload management, with experience of undertaking initial counselling assessments.
- Experience of using creative approaches such as art, drama or play when working therapeutically with children and young people.
- Proven track record in helping clients who are experiencing high levels of distress and/or chaotic lifestyles, to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Efficient and accurate use of outcomes monitoring frameworks, such as CORE, Outcomes Star, or similar
Skills, knowledge and competences
- Strong understanding of the experiences, needs and impact of rape, sexual abuse or assault on (cis and trans*) men and boys, and on non-binary people
- Self-motivated and a self-starter: high level of confidence to develop and deliver a new service.
- A mature, calm and empathic manner: able to engage with clients who have challenging needs and deal with highly emotional and stressful situations.
- Strong communication skills: able to build trusting relationships and rapport with clients and interact and engage effectively with external agencies.
- Adherence to confidentiality and boundary policies and practices.
- High degree of flexibility in approach to working with clients and the wider team.
- Positive attitude and willing to contribute to developments, improvements and changes more broadly within Survivors UK.
- Competent administrator and highly organised: committed to maintaining accurate client records and reporting on performance.
- Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, with a non-judgemental approach to helping men, non-binary and trans people
- A commitment to pursuing professional excellence, personal development and learning.
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter that explains how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Support worker
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Salary: £30,784.00 per annum
Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends
Contract: Permanent
PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.
We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers within two of our specialist services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.
PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.
We are looking for:
Competencies
- Knowledge, empathy, understanding and proven ability to work creatively and engage homeless people whose alcohol/ drug misuse/ mental health/ complex trauma has had significant effect on their physical and mental health, social and coping skills .
- Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans.
- Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, mental health, dementia etc.
- Ability to respond to challenging behaviour in a safe way.
- Ability to develop successful professional relationships, working collaboratively with external and internal partners , sharing expertise and learning from colleagues in health, social care,probation and voluntary sector etc
- Knowledge of and commitment to service user involvement, self empowerment, equalities, diversity andservice improvement
- Basic understanding of the principals of delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and commitment to working within this model
- Robust knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of Healthand Safety in a hostel setting, including dealing with emergencies and working alone.
- A good listener and communicator at all levels, including people with communication difficulties
- A good standard of literacy, numeracy, computer skills and the ability to write accurate and succinct reports.
- Proven ability both to work within a team and use initiative to problem solve.
- Excellent time management skills
- Willingness and ability to support personal care where the service user is at risk
- Ability to implement policies and procedures,standing orders and financial regulations
What we offer
We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:
- Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
- Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
- Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
- Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
- Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
- Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.
How to apply
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Data Management and Insight Officer will support the day-to-day management of White Ribbon’s data systems, including CRM (Zoho Bigin) and email marketing processes, website data capture, reporting and audience journeys. The role will help ensure that data is accurate, joined up, compliant and useful, enabling teams across the organisation to better understand audiences, improve engagement, evidence impact and make informed decisions.
Key responsibilities
Data management and quality
- Manage and maintain organisational data, ensuring records are accurate, consistent, up to date and fit for purpose.
- Carry out regular data cleaning, including removing duplicates and improving the quality and completeness of records.
- Help to develop and embed clear processes for data entry, data storage, data management and reporting.
- Support colleagues to use agreed systems, templates and processes consistently.
- Identify gaps, issues or risks in current data processes and recommend practical improvements.
- Ensure that personal and sensitive data is handled securely and in line with GDPR, confidentiality requirements and internal policies.
CRM, systems and data flows
- Carry out he day-to-day management and development of White Ribbon’s CRM system, currently Zoho Bigin and any future CRM platforms.
- Map and monitor key data flows between systems, including Zoho Bigin, Mailchimp, Squarespace and other relevant platforms.
- Ensure that data pathways between systems are working effectively, including between Zoho Bigin and Mailchimp.
- Work with colleagues to improve how data is captured, stored, transferred and reported across platforms.
- Support the management of mailing lists, audience records, campaign data and supporter information.
- Work with system providers or external support where required to resolve issues and improve processes.
Email marketing, audience journeys and segmentation
- Support the management of audience journeys, working with relevant teams to ensure the right emails are going out to the right audiences at the right time.
- Help to ensure that data is collected consistently through audience journeys, forms, campaigns and website activity.
- Support colleagues to understand and improve audience segmentation, including Ambassadors, Champions, Accredited Organisations, supporters, partners and other key audiences.
- Use data to help identify trends, engagement patterns, gaps and opportunities across different audience groups.
- Support the use of Mailchimp or other mailing systems, including audience management, reporting and data quality.
Website and Promise page administration
- Administer and support the data processes linked to the White Ribbon Promise page on the website.
- Ensure that Promise data is captured, stored, monitored and reported accurately.
- Work with the Communications Manager and relevant colleagues to improve the Promise user journey and related data collection.
- Support reporting on Promise activity, website forms and other key digital engagement points.
Reporting, insight and analytics
- Produce regular reports and dashboards for trustees, managers and staff.
- Run reports that support organisational planning, communications, fundraising, campaigns, accreditation, training and engagement activity.
- Use data to identify trends, risks, gaps and opportunities.
- Present findings clearly and accessibly for colleagues with different levels of confidence using data.
- Analyse CRM and enquiry data to identify trends, conversion rates, pipeline performance and opportunities to improve engagement.
- Support the use of Google Analytics to understand website performance, audience behaviour and campaign effectiveness.
- Help colleagues use data to make informed decisions and improve activity across the organisation.
Surveys, monitoring and evaluation
- Support the development of practical monitoring and evaluation systems across the organisation.
- Help to collect, collate, analyse and interpret survey data, including surveys for Ambassadors, Champions and other key audiences.
- Draw out clear findings and recommendations from survey data and feedback.
- Support the collection of evidence, statistics, case studies and learning for reports, funders, trustees and organisational planning.
- Help White Ribbon better understand the impact and reach of its work through clear, consistent and meaningful data.
Organisational support
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to understand their data needs and support better use of systems.
- Provide guidance and support to staff on data processes, reporting and audience management.
- Contribute to a culture where data is used confidently, ethically and effectively.
- Keep up to date with relevant developments in CRM, data management, charity insight, digital analytics and data protection.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Communications Manager that are consistent with the level and purpose of the role.
Note: this is a new role and the job description may change as the role develops.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you enjoy helping people get the most from technology?
Are you experienced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and passionate about translating real-world needs into practical system solutions?
London City Mission is looking for a Ministries CRM Systems Partner to play a key role in helping our Ministries Department embed and use Dynamics 365 effectively, consistently and sustainably.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of ministry, systems and people. You'll act as the primary CRM partner for one of the largest and most complex user groups in the organisation, helping ministry leaders and field teams use technology well while ensuring that the integrity of our organisation-wide CRM remains protected.
About the role
Dynamics 365 is a critical system that supports work across London City Mission. As Ministries CRM Systems Partner, you will become the trusted link between ministry teams and technology colleagues.
You will work closely with ministry leaders and staff to understand their workflows, challenges and priorities, helping them adopt and use the CRM confidently. You'll provide practical support, training and guidance while also ensuring that requests for changes and improvements remain aligned with wider organisational standards and data governance.
This role combines systems expertise, stakeholder engagement, training, problem-solving and change management. You'll help ministries staff see CRM not as an administrative burden, but as a valuable tool that supports effective gospel ministry.
What you’ll be doing
- Acting as the primary CRM systems partner for the Ministries Department
- Supporting and coaching users in Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Building strong relationships with ministry leaders and field teams
- Translating ministry needs into practical CRM solutions and change requests
- Configuring and maintaining CRM elements such as forms, views, dashboards and reporting structures
- Improving data quality, consistency and reporting capability
- Designing and delivering CRM training and guidance materials
- Supporting testing and rollout of new functionality
- Working closely with the Database Manager and Systems Development Manager to ensure system coherence and alignment
What we’re looking for
- Has strong functional expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
- Can confidently engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Understands data governance, reporting and system adoption challenges
- Enjoys helping people learn and use systems effectively
- Can balance ministry needs with organisational standards and best practice
- Is proactive, collaborative and able to influence others positively
- Has experience translating operational requirements into practical solutions
Why join us?
You'll be joining a mission-focused organisation committed to helping churches across London share the good news of Jesus Christ with people on the margins.
This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping ministries teams work more effectively, improving the quality of information that supports decision-making, and contributing to the ongoing development of systems that underpin gospel ministry across London.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rated for contract duration)
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Attractive pension scheme with generous employer contribution
- Hybrid working approach
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Regular prayer gatherings, team days and spiritual development opportunities
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the mission and ministry of London City Mission
Occupational Requirement
London City Mission is an organisation committed to preaching the Christian gospel to the people of London.
There is an occupational requirement that the person appointed be an evangelical Christian and able to agree with the Mission's Statement of Faith and Conduct.
Accessibility
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when submitting your application and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.
Department: Finance, IT & Property (Technology), embedded with Ministries
Reporting to: Head of Technology
Location: LCM Head Office, Tower Bridge Road (office-based, with some remote working)
Contract: Fixed- Term (18 months)
Hours: Full-time 40 hrs a week
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the Community Connector provides a first-point-of-contact mental health service within GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The role includes assessments and brief psychosocial interventions, as well as coordinating access to community resources that support mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
Location: East Guildford or Walton-on-Thames
Salary: £30,280 (pro rata if part-time)
Hours: 35 hours per week (East Guildford), 22.5 hours per week (Walton-on-Thames)
Contract type: Permanent
Key responsibilities:
- Work jointly with the Mental Health Practitioner in conducting assessments, including risk assessment, and to work with patients to support them in identifying their socially determined needs and goals, provide self-management tools and facilitate the development of personal support plans
- Provide a range of motivational and structured psychosocial interventions
- Promote independence through an enabling asset-based approach that draws on individuals’ strengths, preferences and ‘natural’ support networks
- Establish effective working relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a ‘joined up’ approach to support plans
- Liaise with, develop and maintain good relations with GPs, practice managers and other health practitioners across mental health and physical health pathways and wider support networks
- Provide continuity throughout recovery; engaging the patient with key services such as Safe Havens, accessing CMHRS, and providing support for those engaged with and leaving CMHRS, and linking into local wellbeing services and activities
- Co-ordinate and support patients to access a range of community services such as wellbeing services, housing providers, family and carer support services, debt and employer advisors where appropriate
- Assist with community resource mapping exercises and maintain a database of community resources; map where there are gaps in provision across the PCN and wider geography and work with other VCS organisations to develop resources where most needed
- Promote and support (where necessary) advised follow up actions from physical health checks for people with serious mental illness
- Support patients to engage with local peer support workers and volunteering services
- Support and supervise any peer support workers linked to PCN
- Work with the service to identify opportunities to expand provision particularly in local communities where there is a lack of service provision identified
- Broker and establish new partnerships between public and voluntary sector agencies to enhance service delivery and access to services
- Develop and sustain professional relationships with service users, partner agencies and appropriate external agencies
- Complete locally agreed quality outcome measures, with patients and to undertake regular reviews
About the organisation:
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you:
- A minimum of 2 years community experience of mental health work
- Experience of delivering brief interventions for mental health needs
- An understanding and ability to work to the confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies of the integrated service
- Good communication and written skills and a commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping
- Ability to interact effectively with the client group, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries
- Ability to break down stigma and barriers associated with working with the client group
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and needs of the client group
- Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community
- Ability to work to all the policies, procedures and standards of the Service and joint working arrangements with key partners
- A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support, and deal with issues which may provoke strong emotions in an objective and professional manner i.e. child protection
- Ability to manage any challenging behaviour, anger and verbal aggression from patients
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, use of email, Outlook, and basic excel skills
- Ability to enter data onto a database as required by the Service
- Ability to travel to and from a number of different locations on a daily basis
- Ability to work flexibly across operational hours and evenings and weekends, where required
- Ability to work co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team (statutory and voluntary) from a service hub
Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources
Safeguarding & Checks:
- This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please specify in your cover letter your preferred location: East Guildford (full time) or Walton-on-Thames (part time)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the role
Are you passionate about how digital communications can be leveraged to help even more people understand the role and importance of churches and to encourage and support those who are caring for these historic buildings? We are looking for a part-time Communications Officer to join our small Communications Team at the National Churches Trust. You will help plan, write, build and send our regular newsletters, manage our photo library and permissions, and support us in making sure our website is up-to-date, accurate and accessible.
If you are a good communicator and writer, you understand the importance of UX design and supporter journeys, and you want to use your skills to help keep churches open and in use, then this could be the role for you.
Hours of Work: Part-time, 21 hours per week split over three days, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Introduction to the National Churches Trust
We want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.
Our mission:
• We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
• We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
• We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming
Our values:
• Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
• Providing support that makes a difference
• Joining forces to achieve greater impact
• Driving change that brings our vision closer
Please note, we are not looking for any freelancers to fulfil this role.
For more information, download the job description supporting document. To apply, visit our careers page via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 23 or Friday 24 July 2026 in Westminster, London.
Thank you for your interest in the National Churches Trust and our mission to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities. We look forward to hearing from you.
Location: London, UK or Toronto, Canada (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK or Canada will be considered.)
Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), permanent contract
Hiring Salary: GBP 63,618 or CAD 108,504 per annum (before taxes, dependant on successful candidate’s location)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Closing Date: July 5, 2026 23:59 EDT
This job advert is for an existing vacancy.
About Right To Play:
For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.
We offer programs in 13 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.
Benefits Highlights:
- Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
- Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
- Paid leaves
- Competitive benefits
- Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
- More information on what we offer is available on our website.
Job Description:
Job Title: Talent Acquisition and People Development Specialist
Grade: 9
Reports to: Chief People and Culture Officer
Location HQ
Direct reports: None
Department: People and Culture
1- Purpose:
The Talent Acquisition and People Development Specialist is responsible for managing, improving and providing direction on Right To Play’s global recruitment, selection, and people development processes and initiatives to ultimately help build our reputation as an employer of choice for talented individuals pursuing careers with purpose.
2- Accountability & Responsibilities:
Recruitment Strategy Lead - 35 %
- Advise on candidate assessments, interview strategies and other steps in the recruitment process to ensure candidates skills and experience are fully assessed and internal candidates are given opportunities for professional advancement.
- Lead the enhancement of recruitment strategies to meet unit and organizational goals.
- Responsible directly for full-cycle recruitment in HQs, Indigenous Programs, National Offices and selected roles in Country Offices as required.
- Provide guidance and support to the Global People & Culture (P&C) and the Global Leadership Team (GLT) team to tailor best practice to local context, maintaining consistency, transparency and safeguarded recruitment processes: define selection criteria, develop hiring profiles, source top talent through diverse channels.
Talent Acquisition and Employer brand- 20%
- Design and manage global talent acquisition strategy including recruitment and selection processes, sourcing strategies
- Serve as the primary administrator for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and drive enhancements to system functionality and user experience.
- Develop innovative strategies to enhance employer branding in collaboration with key stakeholders such as Marketing & Communications, P&C Global Collogues and Unit Leads.
- Forecast future recruitment demands, gather- data, conduct- analysis and provide- reports to Leadership and the Board on talent acquisition initiatives and key metrics.
- Collaborate with internal departments to align recruitment needs with strategic planning and support the execution of Right To Play’s the Strategic Workforce Planning.
Onboarding -10%
- Oversee RTP onboarding process across multiple locations and manages onboarding for HQs ensuring a consistent and positive experience for all new hires.
- Collaborate with local teams to align onboarding practices with organizational standards, including mandatory training and policy acknowledgement while adapting to regional needs, to create a seamless and engaging experience for new employees.
Learning and Development –35%
- Coordinate the development and implementation of RTP Annual Learning and Development Agenda in collaboration with P&C Team, functions leads and external providers.
- Support people managers in determining training needs of their teams for HQs, IP and NOs;
- Serve as the primary administrator for Learning Management System (LMS), optimize system functionality and user experience; and support departmental leads update their material and fully utilize this tool.
- Coordinate the global training activities offered to all staff including the learning week
- Coordinate talent mapping for the SMT and Specialist roles at CO level working closely with the CDs & ET.
Perform other duties as assigned
3- Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy
Leads on attraction, recruitment and L&D across RTP. Provides direct recruitment support to HQs and NOs. Provides support and guidance to Global P&C staff on recruitment and learning and development. Identifies and manages potential risks within the recruitment process, ensuring timely escalation to the CPCO when necessary.
4- Leadership and Staff management
Provides recruitment advice and support to the Global P&C Team, unit leads, hiring managers on recruitment and L&D.
5- Information requirement for decision-making
Gathers information from leadership and hiring managers to ensure recruitment strategies are relevant and aligned with unit and organizations goals. Most information is available through internal resources. Analyzes relevant recruitment and L&D trends, market conditions and insights to support informed decision-making throughout the recruitment process and L&D activities across the full organization.
6- Innovation and Improvements
Proactively gathers market intelligence from across the INGO sector and beyond, to gain a competitive edge in sourcing, assessing, attracting and developing RTP workforce. Integrates improvements into relevant policies and practice.
7- Relationships & Communications: Internal / External
Internal – Unit leads, hiring managers, HQ P&C and Global P&C Team members, internal candidates
External – Candidates, recruitment firms, vendors, L&D consultants and professional networks
8- Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, talent management or similar.
- Excellent understanding of and experience in full cycle recruitment processes and adult learning methodologies and channels.
- 6 years experience as a Talent Acquisition and People’s development management in a multi-country organization, including managing a portfolio of countries.
- Well networked with direct experience recruiting internationally in at least 3 of the following: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and/or Middle East
- Advanced knowledge and hands of experience of effective hiring platforms and learning management systems such as Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Learning Management System (LMS).
- Experience in relationship building, collaboration and stakeholder engagement with diverse stakeholders to create awareness of the organization’s brand.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Fluency in additional languages such as Arabic and French is an asset.
9- Core Competences
- Collaboration: Flexible, and integrity-driven approach to building trusted cross-functional partnerships. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while maintaining employee and RTP interests at heart.
- Growth Mindset: Drives continuous learning and innovation by anticipating issues, adapting solutions and exploring emerging trends. Fosters a culture of improvement.
- Resilience: Highly driven, independent and resourceful. Capable of problem-solving, achieving quality results, and able to multitask and prioritize daily workload while meeting deadlines.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity, discretion, and while modeling ethical behaviour.
- Management and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communicator with an unmatched ability to coach diverse teams, and support senior leaders
10- Additional Information This role requires flexibility to work outside standard business hours to collaborate effectively with global teams from multiple time zones.
Application Method:
Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.
As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process are available here. Safeguarding information is available here.
As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
To protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
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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 Senior Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Hounslow Safe Space, Mental Health Crisis Alternative Service.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
In this role, you will take a leading position within a dynamic mental health crisis and early‑intervention service, managing a diverse caseload while providing skilled de‑escalation, robust risk assessment and coordinated multi‑agency support. You will guide and empower service users to engage with community services, while also offering day‑to‑day leadership to Recovery Workers, Peer Support Workers and volunteers, ensuring consistent, high‑quality practice. Acting as shift lead when required, you will make informed, real‑time decisions to maintain safe and effective service delivery. A key part of the role involves supporting student placements, contributing to learning plans and offering reflective supervision. You will work closely with the Service Manager and Area Manager to monitor performance, contribute to audits and quality reviews, and drive ongoing service development. You will also play an active role in recruitment, onboarding and volunteer integration, and represent the service in partnership forums, strengthening pathways with local crisis teams and community organisations to ensure continuity of care and smooth transitions for service users.
Please notes this role required you to work from 2pm - 10pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
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.
You'll bring solid experience supporting people with mental health difficulties, dual diagnosis, and complex needs, along with the confidence to manage complex cases and work collaboratively with a range of services to keep people safe. You'll be someone who has supported or guided colleagues, peer workers, or students, and who's comfortable contributing to co‑produced activities and working in fast‑paced, crisis‑focused environments. A strong grounding in mental health, trauma‑informed practice, and the realities faced by people accessing crisis and community services is essential, as is a working knowledge of key legislation and safeguarding responsibilities. You'll also bring a deep belief in recovery, strengths‑based practice, and partnership working, alongside clear, adaptable communication that helps you connect with service users, professionals, and the wider community.
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
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The purpose of this role is to provide 1-1 support to an outreach caseload: ensuring survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation understand their rights and that these are met, coaching survivors to identify their personal goals, supporting survivors to access the appropriate services/treatment providers and ultimately supporting them into independence.
We are looking for a passionate individual who has experience of working with women who have experienced trafficking, exploitation, and/or modern slavery, who is aligned with the vision and mission of Ella’s and who can develop strong partnerships with other community organisations and groups, both locally within London boroughs and London wide.
Special conditions
● You will be asked to provide an enhanced DBS check.
● Due to the nature of this work, this role is for women only.
● The postholder is expected to take part in the out of hours on-call service.
● Ability and willingness to work flexibly, and at other Ella’s locations.
Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.
Job description
Casework provision
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Provide high-quality casework support to service users on the outreach caseload (including children and families in some cases).
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Support survivor empowerment to speak out and self-advocate
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Carry out regular risk assessment with survivors and respond to any safeguarding concerns as per Ella’s safeguarding procedures
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Create tailored support plans in collaboration with service users
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Provide day-to-day support and build trusting relationships with the service users
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Be sensitive to the rapidly changing emotional and physical needs of the service users and respond accordingly
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Manage all paperwork, processing any personal data in accordance with Ella’s policies and procedures
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Ensure casenote records are recorded within 24 hours of each service user contact using Ella’s case management system
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Assist service users with administrative tasks as required: reaching out to supporting agencies, booking appointments, form-filling, and attending appointments
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Assume an advocacy role during external appointments, if required
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Assist in writing covering letters and support letters to compliment service users’ application forms, advocate for the service user in specific needs, or to keep other organisations updated as required
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Research the requirements for benefit applications and assisting service users to complete (as required). E.g. S95 asylum subsistence claims, HC2 certificate applications, and state benefits claims
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Assist with maintaining frequent communication with the Home Office, law enforcement and solicitors to progress survivor legal cases
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Liaise effectively with other agencies involved in the care or support of service users to ensure their needs are sufficiently met
Safeguarding & health and safety
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Ensure all major incidents, accidents, safeguarding concerns or potential hazards are managed, reported and recorded following Ella’s policies and procedures
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Maintain a safe and secure working environment, ensuring all safety and security procedures are followed to keep self and others safe
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Participate in the identification and assessment of risks and implement agreed working procedures to minimise their impact; writing risk assessments as required
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Promote awareness of health and safety amongst service users, including those who use emergency/on call systems, fire prevention and control systems as necessary
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Ensure the location confidentiality of Ella’s premises to protect survivors and safeguard staff and volunteers
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Participate in any relevant safeguarding training and keep up to date with any changes to Ella’s safeguarding policies and procedures
Other/general duties
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Develop strategic partnerships with local agencies working within the VAWG sector and other local organisations or businesses that could enrich the work of Ella’s
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Take part in the out of hours on-call service
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Attend any training required for the role, keeping up to date with any developments and changes within the sector
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Represent the work at Ella’s with integrity at all times
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Adhere to all of Ella's policies and procedures at all times
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Be an active member of the organisation, attending any team meetings that are required and contribute to Ella's strategic goals and input into its direction of growth
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Attend monthly supervision with the Service Manager and keep in regular contact
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Handle emergency situations calmly and professionally
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Complete any other duties as directed by the Service Manager which are within the scope of the role
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Attend bi-weekly team meetings
Benefits
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Part of a small and committed team, a dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build their futures
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Access to a professional supervisor
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Mental health days
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Regular social wellbeing initiatives.
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Health benefits programme for all staff.
Special conditions
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An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken
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Due to the nature of the work, this post is for women only
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The role is subject to a 6-month probationary period
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The postholder is expected to take part in the out of hours on-call service
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Ability and willingness to work flexibly, and at other Ella’s locations if required, is necessary for this role
How to apply for this role
To apply for this role, please submit the following to CharityJob:
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Up-to-date CV
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Application questions
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CharityJob monitoring and evaluation form. The information on this form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only. The form will not be treated as part of your application. This form is submitted online and does not need to be emailed with your application documents.
Candidates will be invited to interview by email - please check your spam folder.
If you have queries about any aspect of this role or the appointment process, need additional information or wish to have an informal and confidential discussion, then please send us a message. Please also note that an appointment to this role will be subject to a DBS check.
More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
Here is a summary of our main activities:
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We run seven safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
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We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
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We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.
Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service.
We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
SMART is hiring! We are looking for full time Employment Advisers to provide support to people who face barriers to obtaining and/or retaining employment, due to mental ill-health. This includes people looking for work, as well as those who are currently employed but struggling.
We offer a friendly, collaborative, hybrid and integrated work environment in partnership with CNWL’s Talking Therapies service, as well as a pension program, 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays), employee led HR processes and a competitive salary.
Ideally you will: have experience of working with people who have mental health needs/emotional difficulties in an employment setting; proven experience of meeting (or exceeding) outcomes and targets; be knowledgeable about relevant laws and policies relating to employment, disabilities and equal opportunities; have experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams and; be able to liaise with other services and professionals on service users’ behalf.
Altough the contract is for 9 months it may be extended if funding continues.
Please send us your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages of A4), covering the ‘experience, skills and abilities’ part of the person specification.
We are working to tight recruitment deadlines so will be interviewing suitable candidates as soon as possible, and may close the job advert before the final deadline of 23:30 on 11th May 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ePortfolio Administrator
£27,276 - £29,657 pa, plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London (including flexible working)
You will be a key point of contact for all stakeholders for the RCPsych training ePortfolio (provided by FourteenFish), responding to queries promptly and ensuring users are able to access the platform quickly and effectively.
You will support the administration of the ePortfolio transition to the new provider, and support training and communications to embed the new ePortfolio and ensure all users are transitioned as smoothly as possible.
You will support the Specialist Registration Manager administratively with the ePortfolio stakeholder and development meetings and other meetings or administrative tasks as appropriate.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work-life balance.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.
Closing date: 2 July 2026.
Interviews: 17 July 2026.
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 Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex needs Service in Croydon.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
Empower a caseload of service users to manage their health and wellbeing. As part of a team, you will support a staffing rota offering support to service users between the hours of 8am-10pm Mon-Sun each week. In collaboration with your team, you will actively monitor wellbeing, mental health, housing and living environment to ensure service users journey into independence. Moreover, you will take a solution focused and co-produced approach to supporting service users with their move-on into independent living.
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.
You will have experience working with people with mental health and/or dual diagnosis needs, gained through paid or voluntary roles. You will be able to learn quickly, gather and assess information, and make sound decisions while accurately recording and sharing information in line with confidentiality requirements. You will be confident supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour, using a calm, non-judgemental and solution-focused approach to de-escalate difficult situations and work collaboratively towards positive outcomes. The role requires resilience and optimism, with a strong belief in people's capacity for change, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes pressured environment. A sound understanding of safeguarding is essential, along with the ability to respond appropriately to concerns. You must also be flexible and willing to work unsociable hours, including early and late shifts and occasional weekends as part of a team rota.
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.



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The Sands Insights Network is an online community of bereaved parents who want to use their experience and knowledge to shape Sands work to make maternity and neonatal care safer.
The Network sits within the Saving Babies Lives team which focusses on using evidence, including from parents, to drive improvements in maternity and neonatal safety. The Network also facilitates parents’ involvement in Sands policy and campaigning work, as well as external projects seeking to include people with experience of baby loss.
Main Purpose of Job
1. Undertake the day-to-day management of a successful network, building diverse membership and ensuring a safe environment for bereaved parents
2. Ensure the diverse experiences and perspectives of bereaved parents are included in research, learning and improvement initiatives in a way that works for them
3. Ensure the involvement activities are monitored, evaluated and impact is captured and shared
4. Help to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in partnership working, advocating for the inclusion of bereaved parents in research and decision making
Principle Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Undertake the day-to-day management of a successful network, building diverse membership and ensuring a safe environment for bereaved parents
- Grow the network. Engage potential new members and oversee screening and onboarding processes.
- Create a welcoming space with signposting to enable new and existing network members to navigate and make best use of the platform.
- Maintain the network as a safe space for bereaved parents.
- Promote the platform and its impact to Sands audiences.
- Create and embed Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) principles throughout the network and proactively ensure the membership is diverse in experience and background as the network grows.
- Work with Research Manager to ensure appropriate risk management and safeguarding protocols are in place and followed.
- Work with the Research Manager to co-create governance policies/agreements with the network members.Moderate user activities and take actions where needed if policies are breached.
2. Ensure the diverse experiences and perspectives of bereaved parents are included in research, learning and improvement initiatives in a way that works for them
- Working with Sands teams and with external groups, identify opportunities for PPIE involvement, to provide a continuous range of options for parents to engage with.
- Engage with network members to develop the community, and create activity based on their needs.
- Share opportunities with the Network, encouraging and supporting involvement from members.
- Create a dynamic and interactive atmosphere on the platform, building and maintain relationships with network members, and generating enthusiasm and a sense of purpose.
- Encourage and facilitate activity within project groups on the network to ensure activities proceed and are constructive and inclusive.
- Develop and share tools and resources to support parents with the skills and information they may need to be positively involved in research and improvement projects.
- Lead some involvement activities, including discussion groups, interviews and collaborative working.
- Work with the Research Manager and the membership of the network to develop and implement a policy for reward and recognition for both internal and external opportunities.
3. Ensure the involvement activities are monitored, evaluated and impact is captured
- In partnership with the Research Manager develop and embed a framework for monitoring and evaluating activities.
- Summarise and share findings and outcomes of network projects, feeding into research, service and policy development.
- Provide regular reports on impact and share those across Sands.
4. Help to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in partnership working, advocating for the inclusion of bereaved parents in research and decision making
- Build relationships with external stakeholders; support network members to influence people and organisations outside Sand directly, including decisionmakers, influencers, research groups or research funders.
- Represent network members externally and advocate for their involvement and inclusion in research and improvement programmes.
- Represent Sands at external events, meetings and activities, helping to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in the field of working in partnership with bereaved parents.
General
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required by the Research Manager, Head of Saving Babies Lives team and the CEO.
- Work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to achieve shared goals.
- Always maintain strict confidentiality.
- Adhere to all Sands policies and procedures.
- Undertake all mandatory training as required.
- Participate actively in annual appraisals and personal development
We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.


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