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Are you passionate about supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse? Do you want to make a real difference through therapeutic support in a trauma-informed, child-centred environment? Join Acorns as a Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Worker.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Worker to contribute to the development and delivery of flexible support services which address the psychological and emotional needs of children, young people and families living with the effects of domestic abuse, in North Tyneside and Northumberland. You will help to develop, organise and facilitate key aspects of the service as requested by the Team Coordinator such one-to-one support interventions, group work, and youth participation opportunities in a variety of settings including in-house, schools and community venues. Post is to be predominantly based in Northumberland.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver flexible one to one support sessions, using a range of interventions to assess and positively contribute to the individual wellbeing needs of children and young people impacted by domestic abuse.
- Support service users, particularly within the 11-16 age group to develop personal and life skills, promoting self-esteem and independence, and raising awareness of other support services and opportunities available to them and their families.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of group work, activities and events, including the continued development of service user participation
- Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated care and refer service users to additional sources of help and protection as needed.
- Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and equal opportunities policies while maintaining accurate and confidential records, reporting appropriately, and complying with organisational guidelines.
- Participate in training, supervision, and team activities, contributing flexibly to service development and supporting broader organisational goals as required by management.
About You
- Holds qualifications and relevant experience in social care, childcare, youth work, or a therapeutic field
- Experience working directly with children and young people with an excellent understanding of common issues relating to child development, mental health and wellbeing
- Experienced in one-to-one casework, group facilitation, youth programmes, and multi-agency working, with a proven ability to assess needs and connect individuals to appropriate support services.
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage sensitively and non-judgementally with service users, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to empowering individuals.
- Skilled in managing workloads, maintaining accurate records, writing reports, and meeting deadlines under pressure, with strong time management and attention to detail.
- A motivated, flexible team player who values equality and diversity, and brings creativity and initiative to their practice.
- Driver with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes. This role involves frequent travel to and from locations across North Tyneside and Northumberland to meet the varied needs of service users.
Please note, that an enhanced DBS check will be required.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a positive, compassionate and impact-driven team. You’ll enjoy flexible working arrangements and autonomy in your role, opportunities for professional development and training, a supportive environment, reflective supervision, and the chance to help shape our systems for the better.
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equal opportunities.
Ready to apply? Download the candidate pack and get started! We’ll invite you to send us your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience and fit for the role.
If you are committed to empowering children and young people and want to be part of a team making lasting change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please make sure you include in/with your CV and personal statement:
- Name, previous names, and address.
- Education and training history, including any qualifications and the awarding body, any relevant training recently undertaken and any professional memberships.
- A full employment history in chronological order.
- Details of any convictions, spent and unspent. Details of any relation to the organisation or staff.
- A signed & dated declaration confirming that information provided is true, with no omissions. You must understand that providing false details can lead to rejection or dismissal, plus a possible referral to the police.
- All of the above information is only used to assess the candidate suitability, and will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, and stored and retained according to our GDPR policies and procedures which are available upon request.
Equality & Diversity Statement
Acorns will be proactive in all matters relating to equality of opportunity and diversity. We value and will celebrate the benefits brought to our organisation by a diverse population within our communities, services, staff and volunteers team, and Board of Trustees. We commit to creating an environment, through training, practice and policy, where Trustees, employees, volunteers and service users are encouraged by example and guidance to confront and challenge discrimination where and whenever it arises, whether between colleagues or in any other area of the organisation’s work.
Acorns commits to:
- Actively challenge discrimination;
- Ensure that all staff, volunteers and service users are treated fairly;
- Make sure that our activities and services are truly accessible to all who might benefit;
- Work collaboratively with other organisations to address inequality;
- Work to promote an organisational culture of diversity;
- Strive to ensure that the profile of trustees, staff and volunteers reflects the wider communities within which we operate.
Everyone engaging with Acorns, as a servicer user, volunteer, or staff member, will be expected at all times to treat other people with respect and consideration. Our full Equality & Diversity Policy is available upon request.
Safeguarding Statement
Acorns believes that no child, young person or adult should ever experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them, to promoting their well-being and enjoyment and protecting their health, safety and general welfare while in the company, employ or care of Acorns staff or volunteers. Safeguarding and protection of those at risk is everyone’s business; it is everyone’s duty to report any safeguarding concerns to the relevant agency. We also practice Safer Recruitment practices. Our full safeguarding policies are available upon request.
Please ensure that you submit a full CV as detailed in the job ad, with a personal statement outlining your fit for the role, signed and dated to confirm that information provided is true, with no omissions, plus the completed self-disclosure and consent form. You must understand that providing false details can lead to rejection or dismissal, plus a possible referral to the police.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Product Marketing Coordinator
This role is critical in ensuring Dot Dot Dot’s property offer meets market demand, business needs, and our social mission.
You will manage key parts of the property product lifecycle - from defining value propositions and preparing properties for launch, through to marketing, viewings, and quality control. Working closely with Marketing and Services teams, you’ll help ensure our properties are well‑positioned, well‑presented, and successfully filled.
This is a varied, hands‑on role combining strategic thinking with operational delivery, and desk‑based work with regular visits to properties. You’ll be supported in role by our senior marketing coordinator and head of marketing and business development.
The fundamentals of the role
Marketing and sales enablement
- Develop property messaging, value propositions, and supporting materials.
- Ensure each property has strong visual assets, including photography, video, and written content.
- Create and maintain property information sheets for internal and external use.
- Coordinate property‑related communications, including Mailchimp viewing emails and location‑based social media content.
- Work with the Marketing team to deliver campaigns, promotions, and go‑to‑market activity.
Viewings organisation and coordination
- Plan, schedule, and continuously improve the property viewings process.
- Supervise and support a small team of property viewing assistants (PVAs), including training, quality oversight, and timesheet approval.
- Ensure PVAs have accurate, up‑to‑date product information, sales guidance, and customer engagement support.
- Occasionally attend viewings to assess quality and gather feedback.
Go-to-market planning and execution
- Visit properties to understand condition, local context, and customer appeal.
- Support property launch planning, including pricing, audience targeting, and marketing tactics.
- Coordinate with Marketing to implement campaigns that attract high‑quality guardians.
- Track and report on the performance of property launches and viewings.
- Work cross‑functionally to ensure alignment between product, marketing, and service standards.
Product vision and positioning
- Support the definition and development of clear, compelling property value propositions.
- Ensure property products align with business objectives, customer needs, and market trends.
- Work with Marketing and Services to connect operational quality with external positioning.
Market and customer insight
- Research market needs, pricing, locations, and competitor activity.
- Develop and refine guardian personas to support effective targeting and communication.
- Share insights across the business to inform marketing, sales, and product decisions.
- Handle applicant information responsibly, ensuring personal data is recorded, stored and shared in line with GDPR requirements and Dot Dot Dot’s data protection policies.
Product lifecycle management
- Liaise with Services during property setup to ensure standards and product features are embedded from the outset.
- Oversee the property journey from setup through launch and occupation.
- Ensure properties are ready for viewings and occupancy through clear coordination and communication.
About you
You’re likely to be able to demonstrate experience of, or aptitude for, much of the following:
- Interest in our mission and values as an organisation.
- Confidence in and enthusiasm for meeting people, with good interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional manner.
- Resourceful and proactive approach - the product marketing coordinator will experience new places, people and challenges and the ability to find practical solutions or seek out advice is critical.
- Organisation and good attention to detail - someone who prepares in advance for tasks and ensures that every detail is properly addressed.
- Ability to prioritise workload and efficiently manage diary in order to achieve results and meet deadlines.
- Responsibility and trustworthiness - able to take responsibility for the safety and security of people and buildings.
- Ability to translate operational detail into clear, compelling customer‑facing messaging.
You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills in:
- IT literacy - you should be willing to learn how to use our CRM, Salesforce, as well as Slack, Google Workspace and other digital platforms.
- Public speaking - learn how to confidently communicate our mission, values and standards internally.
- Professional development and self-awareness, supported by access to training such as customer service, brand and behavioural tools.
- Understanding property guardianship, including how it works in practice, how to explain it clearly, and how to respond to common questions or queries from applicants.
Dot Dot Dot is a social enterprise that turns properties which would otherwise stand empty into inexpensive homes.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
OASIS HUB BLAKENHALE
PART TIME: 15 hours per week
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 18 months
SALARY: £10,533 for 0.3 FTE and £28,088 for 1FTE
We’re looking for an organised, people‑focused Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, support and coordinate volunteers across our community projects.
At Oasis Community Hub Blakenhale we provide a range of community activities including stay and play, food club, warm welcome space and adult education, community events and school holiday activities. Together, we aim to Creating places of belonging where we can connect with each other. Creating opportunities to volunteer and be change makers. Create a community we are proud of. Volunteers are at the heart of this work and the role of the volunteer co-ordinator will be a key part of this community.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit, induct and match volunteers.
- Promote volunteering through events and local outreach.
- Provide ongoing support, supervision and admin for volunteers.
- Coordinate volunteers across hub activities.
- Support corporate/skills‑based volunteering and training sessions.
About You
- Experience supporting volunteers or working in a community setting.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Confident with Word and Excel.
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
What we offer
- Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
- A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
- A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
- 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
- Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.
Application process
For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.
Closing date for completed applications is 9am Friday 20th March. Interviews will take place at Oasis Blakenhale on Wednesday 25th March.
Please send us your CV and cover letter.
To arrange a visit or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Oasis UK Charity Jobs website.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our new Learning Coordinator will be an outstanding teacher who believes in learning as a vehicle for change. We work with a diverse group of people who may have experienced trauma, problems with mental health, and discrimination that has limited their opportunities. Our ideal person therefore needs to be patient, kind, and inclusive with an aspirational approach to support members to build their self-worth and achieve their potential.
A core part of this role is designing and delivering new and inspiring courses and activities in keeping with the needs and interests of members and key themes including wellbeing, culture, and citizenship. You will support the day to day running and quality assurance of the learning programme and capture impact for members.
We deeply value diversity, lived experience and what those can bring to the team, and we welcome applications from people who have faced the disadvantages our members experience in their lives.
For all the details of the role and how to apply please download the application pack below.
The application deadline for this role is Wednesday 9th March at 9am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Personal Independence Coordinator
Salary £29,571.20 Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?
Age UK Croydon’s very successful PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator.
PICs work alongside health and care professionals within a neighbourhood team, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks. We have adapted our way of working in response to COVID, helping older people to access technology and connect in new and exciting ways.
Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve
- A cheerful, friendly, outgoing personality
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team.
We regret we shall not be able to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 1st April 2026
Interview Dates: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support for and implementation of the Branch’s strategic and service delivery plans
- Supports the Branch Director and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity meets its governance responsibilities.
- Supports the development and delivery of the Branch Management team’s strategic and service delivery plans in pursuit of the vision, mission, and values of Samaritans and to meet Central London Samaritan’s objectives.
- Supports the development and delivery of a successful fundraising strategy that supports the organisation’s goals and contributes to its sustainability.
- Supports the Treasurer in the management of Central London Samaritans budget to ensure financial resilience.
- Contributes to the development of external and internal relationships and communications, raising the profile and reputation of CLS in support of the organisation’s charitable aims.
- Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the organisation in ensuring to 24/7 availability to callers.
Provides leadership and line management to the staff team including the following functions:
- External relations and outreach
- Fundraising
- Recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Volunteer rota and support
- Facilities and Office services
- Other areas of responsibility that may from time to time be established.
Main Responsibilities:
Governance
- Support the Director and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity meets its governance responsibilities.
- Ensure appropriate presentation and reporting on the progress of the organisation and on all matters relevant to the discharge of its charitable responsibilities.
- Provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Trustees in carrying out their responsibilities.
- Monitor changes to statutory requirements on behalf of and in consultation with the Trustees and working with the Trustees and Directors to ensure compliance.
- Lead on all areas of Data Protection across the branch including policy development, revision, and implementation.
Financial Management & Fundraising
- Support the Treasurer in the preparation of the annual operating budget for agreement by Trustees.
- Manage the budget on behalf of and in consultation with the Director, Treasurer and Trustees
- In consultation with the Treasurer and other trustees, set an annual fundraising target.
- Support the development and implementation of a strategy for raising income to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Manage project and area budgets with relevant staff and volunteer leads.
Support for and implementation of the Branch’s strategic and service delivery plans
Support the Director and wider Branch Leadership Team in setting the culture and vision for the organisation that will enable staff and volunteers to understand what is expected of them and perform to the highest standards.
- Work closely with the Director and Branch Leadership team to deliver branch strategy and specific services.
- In conjunction with volunteer leads, manage the delivery of the organisation’s restricted funded programmes ensuring project milestones, timescales and financial imperatives are fully met and supporting growth in line with the organisation’s charitable aims.
- Work with the Governance Working Group to implement and manage the organisation’s operational policies and procedures.
- Input into to research and planning of new branch initiatives.
- Monitor changes to national Samaritans policies and guidelines, alerting Directors, and Trustees as appropriate
Line Management
- Work with Trustees and Directors to support the Branch Team to deliver the branch’s volunteering, outreach and fund-raising strategies
- Provide effective line management and leadership to the staff team by managing all aspects of staffing, including recruitment, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Line manage the Business Support Officer, Volunteering Coordinator, Recruitment and Training Coordinator and Fundraising and Events Officer, Trusts and Foundatons Officer and other roles that may from time to time be established
- Act as a role model to staff and colleagues by demonstrating exemplary standards of behaviour, a positive attitude, and high levels of personal performance.
- Identify and develop talent within the team that can be fostered, offering opportunities for personal and career growth where appropriate.
- Work with the Branch Leadership Team to support all staff activities.
Communications
- Work with the Director and Deputy Director for Communications and relevant staff members to support delivery of the branch Communications Plan. This will include coordinating internal and external communications as well as maintaining good relationships with volunteers, partners and other Samaritans branches and the Samaritans Charity.
- Maintain relationships with the Samaritans Central Charity in relation to media activity.
- Work with Director to ensure the Branch is represented on suicide prevention partnerships and involved in strategies with local councils and other organisations within the seven boroughs covered by the branch.
- Work with Branch Leadership Team to ensure the Branch is appropriately represented the branch at external events.
Facilities and Office Management
- Oversees the management of the building on behalf of and in consultation with the Trustees and the Office Manager
- Take overall responsibility for the contracting of services to the organisation
- Take responsibility for compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
Hours of work
1. The basic hours of work are 35 hours per week, spread over five working days. There will be a need to work some evenings and weekend days, so flexibility is essential. The core responsibilities and duties should be carried out during weekdays.
2. The amount of out of hours work will be agreed with the Director on an on-going basis. Time off in lieu will be allowed in agreement with the Director and in line with the current European Working Time Directive.
Limitations
This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time- to-time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder.
The jobholder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of Samaritans and accept the authority of the Director, who has discretion to delegate authority to the job-holder and to withdraw it.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Central London Samaritans is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. It is therefore Central London Samaritans' commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Company, volunteers, workers, or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Requirements
- Graduate or equivalent by experience
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Skills and abilities
1. Proven ability to manage a work programme, which involves managing, mentoring, and developing staff.
2. Ability to work to tight deadlines in managing a variety of tasks simultaneously in ways that ensure key objectives are met.
3. Work effectively with a range of different stakeholders, including paid staff, volunteer directors, volunteers engaged in service delivery, third party organisations and users of the services.
4. Strong communications skills, both oral and written, especially in matching style/language to audience being targeted.
5. Ability to research and develop reports at a senior level.
6. A self-starter who has the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to both new and existing challenges.
7. Proven ability to assimilate/summarise complex information and to familiarise themself quickly and confidently with key issues.
8. Ability to build effective relationships, especially with organisations operating near people in distress, other helping agencies, and healthcare professionals.
9. Ability to enthuse and motivate paid staff and volunteers.
10. Good financial management skills –evidence of leading and managing a budget.
11. High level organisational delivery skills.
12. Proven ability in managing staff who report to others for task management purposes, such as in a matrix structure.
Experience
- Experience of working with volunteers and paid staff
- Experience of financial planning and management, including budgetary control.
- Experience of implementing systems to comply with relevant legislation, including that on data protection, freedom of information, and health and safety.
Project management knowledge and skills.
1. Experience of working in a charity or not-for-profit helpline service, ideally like that of Samaritans
2. Experience of issues affecting London government
3. Experience of working with Boards of Trustees
Knowledge
- Sound general working knowledge of IT
- General knowledge of business management
- Experience and understanding of managing / developing teams.
- Knowledge of advanced IT and telephony, such as those required by Samaritans.
- Understanding of the policies and principles followed by Samaritans.
- Understanding of the rules and regulations, as overseen by the Charity Commissioners, by which Samaritans are bound.
- Knowledge of voluntary sector in terms of high-level policy decisions, structures and influences through government, small charities and local community organisations
Personal qualities
1. Intellectually strong, applying a structured approach to work.
2. A flexible and co-operative team approach, which is respectful of the ideas and expertise of others.
3. Adaptable to change, while being able to work unsupervised.
4. Able to use initiative, assessing and adjusting to changing work priorities.
5. Affinity with charity’s goals and values
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
War on Want challenges the root causes of poverty and injustice. We run impactful campaigns in the UK - and work with partner organisations across the Global South. We are currently relaunching our trade justice campaigning and are looking for an energetic early career campaigner to work on it.
The trade system sits at the heart of the rigged global economy. It perpetuates social, economic and climate injustice. From fossil fuel corporations suing governments in secret courts, to British mining giants violently extracting minerals from countries in the Global South, to upholding neocolonial patterns of economic inequality.
Our re-launched campaign will challenge these secret ‘ISDS’ courts and the dangerous global rush for critical minerals, while championing trade justice.
This is a diverse and challenging role. On a typical day, the successful candidate might be planning a panel discussion, producing social media content, meeting an MP, carrying out research, organising a protest, or coordinating with allied organisations. We are looking for an ambitious self-starter with a passion for social justice.
Take a look at the application pack or get in touch to find out more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to March 2027
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across Hastings & St Leonards
Reports to: Citadel Coordinator – Hastings
About Housing Justice
Housing Justice brings communities together to tackle homelessness by building personal connections, fostering belonging, and working for justice in the housing system. We train and support volunteers to provide personalised assistance that helps people access accommodation, navigate services, and rebuild stability.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and recognise the value of lived experience of homelessness.
About Citadel and your role
Citadel is a volunteer-powered homelessness prevention project supporting people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness to settle into a home, sustain their tenancy, and feel part of a supportive community.
Since 2020, Citadel has expanded across Wales and England.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, compassionate and solutions-focused individual who believes in the power of community to end homelessness, to be part of our growing community project in Hastings.
As our support worker, you will work alongside the Citadel Coordinator and our volunteers, to provide short-term, intensive support to individuals with complex needs, helping them overcome barriers to resettlement and tenancy sustainment.
You will use a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to help individuals build confidence, independence and lasting stability.
The role will require skills in support and advocacy, partnership working, and community building. For more information, please see the attached job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting people affected by cancer? Do you believe everyone deserves equitable access to compassionate, personalised support—regardless of their background or circumstances? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated person to join our Beyond Diagnosis Service across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
In this role, you will:
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Support people affected by cancer through personalised care planning
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Connect individuals to voluntary and community sector support
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Build strong relationships with partners and clinical teams
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Support and supervise volunteers
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Help develop local referral pathways and increase the service’s reach
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Maintain accurate data and contribute to monitoring and evaluation
We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, organised, community focused and committed to reducing health inequalities.
If you’re passionate about improving people’s lives and want to work in a supportive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Maya Centre
The Maya Centre is a specialist women‑only organisation providing culturally responsive counselling and mental health support for women in North London. With over forty years’ experience responding to the impact of trauma and inequality, we’re now deepening our commitment to lived experience leadership—ensuring that women’s voices drive the design of services, partnerships and systems.
About the Role
We are looking for an inspiring and grounded Co‑Production and Lived Experience Lead to help shape the future direction of our work. This two‑year pilot programme will embed co‑production and lived experience leadership across our services and partnerships, generating vital learning to influence mental health and VAWG practice.
Working closely with the CEO, you’ll lead co‑design processes, build networks of Experts by Experience, and develop collaborative approaches that strengthen women’s influence in shaping local and sector systems. The post offers a rare opportunity to combine hands‑on facilitation and partnership work with strategic development—laying the groundwork for a longer‑term systemic change initiative to evolve beyond the pilot phase.
If you’re passionate about co‑production, participation and social change—and want to grow into a future leadership role shaping practice and policy across the sector—this role offers an exciting platform for professional and strategic development.
We Offer
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata).
- Access to an Employee Support Programme.
- 3% employer pension contribution.
Female applicants only : This role is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as it is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be female due to the nature of the services provided
For full details of Key Responsblties and Person Specifications, please download the Job Pack below and read it carefuly before submitting your CV and Personal Statement.
Please send your CV and a Personal Statement of no more than 4 one sided A4 pages, explaining how your experiences, skills and knowledge aligns with the requirements in the Person Specification section.
Note: CVs without a Personal Statement will not be considered.
Deadline to apply is 6th April 2026, 12 pm.
Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 12th April 2026.
Applications will be assessed on a rolling bases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key Information:
LOCATION: Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, London and Manchester (hybrid working pattern). We are prioritising applications for the Nottingham and Newcastle locations in line with our regional development strategy.
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working around core hours of 10am-4pm)
START DATE: 10th August 2026
DURATION: 18-month graduate programme with optional apprenticeship opportunity upon completion. Permanent contract from August 2026.
SALARY: £27,375 per annum (Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham and Newcastle), £30,025 (London).
DEADLINE: Thursday 2nd April at 12pm (noon).
The application process: written application > video interview > assessment centre.
Assessment Centres will take place between 20th April and 8th May 2026. They will be conducted on Zoom and consist of 3 tasks: An interview, a written exercise and a group task (with up to 3 other candidates)
In keeping with upReach's mission and values we would particularly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience of barriers to social mobility.
We encourage all applicants to review our Application Pack before submitting your application.
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from a disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report.
About the FCLP
upReach is recruiting for our unique Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP). This is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about social mobility, and looking to gain exposure to various aspects of charity management whilst working with university students who are exploring their career options. We welcome applications from those in the corporate world who are looking for a career change as well as recent graduates wanting to kick-start their career in the third sector.
upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP) combines delivery work (supporting our Associates) with exposure to a range of aspects of charity management.
As a Programme Coordinator on the FCLP, you will deliver personalised, employment-focused support to a cohort of approximately 80 Associates, helping to transform their lives by equipping them with the necessary skills to secure a top graduate job. During a typical week, you should expect to be working across a range of projects including:
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1:1 undergraduate coaching
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Events organisation
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Application support
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Partnership management (with university partners or employer partners)
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and more!
In addition to this, the programme offers the opportunity to develop skills in key areas of charity management by participating in 3 rounds of six-month 'rotations' across different functions. After your initial 18 months and the completion of 3, six-month rotations, you will have the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship in Leadership and Management to further develop your skills and gain a level 3 qualification.
Throughout the programme, you will receive dedicated internal training developing your leadership skills and building your confidence in the role.Through our partnership with The Circle Line, you will be part of a supportive peer group, offered regular personal development training workshops online and in-person on their '12 Tools for Life'. You will also be able to choose your own practitioner to support you in 1:1 sessions throughout the programme to help you unlock more of your unique potential.
What will I be doing?
The FCLP is a fast-paced but rewarding role. Programme Coordinators spend 80% of their time (4 days per week) working directly with Associates to enhance their career knowledge and skills and 20% (1 day per week) on a charity management rotation (or an apprenticeship after 18 months). No two days are the same, but your responsibilities may include:
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, helping them to achieve their career goals
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Developing and delivering professional development-focused support
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Individual and small group work with Associates
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Assisting Associates with their applications to undergraduate positions and graduate jobs
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Developing sector and/or employability skill knowledge while building resources to aid all Associates
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Developing and maintaining strong relationships with university and/or employer partners
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Delivering informative workshops to enhance sector knowledge and employability skills
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Planning, delivering and reporting on events and workshops with partners
When applying for this role we ask that applicants are able to commit to the full 18-month training programme, and we encourage participation in the apprenticeship scheme beyond this. As you will be working directly with our beneficiaries throughout their degree, this consistency will allow you to build bonds with your Associates and ensure continuity, thus allowing us to have the most impact for the young people we work with.
What Skills and Experience do I need?
This programme would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission, motivated to work with undergraduates and interested in learning about, and gaining experience in, charity management. We are looking for people who are passionate about social mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.
Essential Skills/Experiences:
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Working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems
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Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload
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A University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience
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Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as solo
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Excellent communication skills and strong written English
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The ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person
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Confidence with public speaking or facilitating workshops
Desirable Skills/Experiences:
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Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process
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Working in one or more of the career sectors that upReach support Associates in applying to.
Team Culture & Benefits:
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are dedicated to encouraging you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
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Flexible working, hybrid working and reduced Summer Hours (June-August)
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Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays. (This increases to 27 days entitlement after 2.5 years and then to 30 days after 5 years of working with us)
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Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members
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1 day of Birthday leave, 1 day of Volunteering leave and discretionary annual wellbeing days
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Optional extended unpaid leave
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3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us
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Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech scheme
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Monthly socials, Annual in-person Team Day
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Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aid Training
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A range of discounts through the Charity Workers Discount and Tickets for Good websites
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The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
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Disability and Inclusion Network
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Diverse Roots Network
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Green Network
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Mindfulness Network
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Parents and Carers Network
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Socio-Economic Background Network
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(Im)Migrants Network
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Ready to apply?
We are dedicated to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
Unfortunately, upReach is unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Applications close at 12pm on Thursday 2nd April
Equal Opportunities
At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Thus, we encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities, those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We are looking for a thoughtful, resilient, and effective person to lead on both the delivery of SPRING that City of Sanctuary Sheffield is responsible for, and the advocacy associated with that work.
You will ensure that the SPRING is accessible, trauma-informed, and impactful for the community of new refugees accessing the service.
You will also make sure that systemic issues faced by the community accessing SPRING are chronicled and highlighted, and that we take collective steps to bring about positive change.
We particularly welcome applications from people who have personal experience of the asylum system and migration. To support all applicants, a preparation session will be offered by the New Beginnings team at Voluntary Action Sheffield.
To Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
1. A covering letter (no more than 2 pages long). In this letter:
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Say why you are applying for the job.
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Tell us how you meet the job requirements detailed in the person specification. Give practical examples of what you have done that meets the requirements.
2. A brief summary of the work and volunteering you have done or a short CV.
3. Name, phone number, and email addresses of two references, at least one of whom can comment on recent work or volunteer experience.
A free preparation session will be run by the New Beginnings team at Voluntary Action Sheffield. This will be open to anyone applying for the role to learn a bit more about the job and get support with their application. This session will take place on Thursday 2nd April at 4pm at The Sanctuary.Please contact Blessan at City of Sanctuary Sheffield if you have any questions about attending this session.
Closing date for applications is 15th April at 11:30pm
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 11th May and/or the week commencing 18th May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Age UK Westminster is delighted to offer a role within our successful Information and Advice Team, with a focus on supporting Westminster residents from Global Majorities, gaining skills and knowledge to develop your career in I&A.
The successful applicant will benefit from working within an experienced and friendly team. Full training, including completion of Level 3 Information and Advice certification, will be provided. If you are fluent in one of the following languages, Arabic, Somali or Bengali, and would like to work with us to enable our team to better support non-English speaking Westminster older residents to access our Information and advice service, this could be the role for you.
This is a real opportunity to build a career in Information and Advice. Join us to make a real difference to the older residents of Westminster.
Closing Date: 8th April
Please specify which language you can speak in addition to English (Arabic, Somali or Bengali).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER: Violence Against Women and Girls (Female Applicants Only*)
Location - North Middlesex Hospital Accident & Emergency Department
Full-time - Fixed Term Contract to March 2027
Salary - £31,312 (including London Weighting) per annum
Youth violence is a problem that significantly affects young people, their families and entire communities. At Oasis, we believe that violence can be prevented by taking a holistic public health approach. Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a range of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community. Through this holistic approach we have been instrumental in shaping the way young people are supported after experiencing trauma, violence or aggression.
Oasis Youth Support at North Middlesex Hospital is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker: Violence Against Women and Girls Specialist to accompany young women who attend North Middlesex Hospital A&E department due to a violent or aggressive incident, on their journey to make positive choices with the aim of breaking the cycle of violence through 1:1 mentoring.
You will be part of a large team based at the hospital and supported by the Youth Support Project Coordinator, as well as the wider Community Hub Team based in Ponders End, Enfield.
The key responsibilities within the role are:
· Support young people and develop a bespoke mentoring programme that meets their needs
· Develop and evaluate a model of care that enables young people to benefit from community based interventions
· Planning and delivering sessions focusing around specific areas of violence against women and girls for young people and professionals
· Assisting the team by facilitating high quality information gathering/sharing to track the support given and the success of the project
You could be successful in this role if you:
· Are passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives
· Have the ability to build positive relationships with young people as well as professionals
· have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. JNC, QTS, QSW), or relevant experience
· Have experience of working in a youth/community setting affected by youth crime
· Experience of mentoring / supporting young people
· Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time
This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances.
Please submit your completed application form at your earliest convenience. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for application pack.
Completed applications forms should be returned by 9am Monday 28th April 2025
9am Thursday 9th April, with interviews W/C 20th April 2026.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. *Please note that due to the nature of this role, this post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Following a strategic pause to reset the organisation with the help of an interim senior management team, we are now ready to recruit our long-term Chief Executive Officer.
Self Help UK (SHUK) provides holistic support and knowledge via close interaction with local communities, peer groups and volunteers to a) prevent long-term health conditions and b) help those with existing conditions to feel more confident, informed and supported in navigating their health journey in a way that works best for them.
Our values are empowering others, putting people first, acting with integrity and showing compassion.
We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to take us into the next phase of growth, with the following responsibilities:
- Forming relationships with local charities and funders in Nottinghamshire and wider East Midlands region, and building relationships within the Deaf community, locally and nationall
- Representing SHUK across relevant forums, networks, and platform
- Bringing funding into core/central functions and securing ongoing funding for existing and future projects
- Managing the operations of SHUK via a senior leadership team of managers and function leads
- Ensuring SHUK is compliant with charity and employer regulations, ensuring high standards of governance, transparency, and integrity
- Ensuring overall financial control of the organisation, supported by the Finance Manager, keeping a regular eye on the core and restricted cashflow
- Supporting the Board of Trustees by ensuring they are making decisions based on accurate information and context
- Ensuring all members of staff and volunteers are supported and developed
- Ensuring SHUK’s services are of high quality and have a positive impact on those who use them
- Driving continuous improvement in quality, standards, image, and reputation
The personal qualities this role needs are:
- A dynamic leader, with ideas and principles that align with those of SHUK
- Enthusiasm to take on a challenge, focused on ensuring SHUK has long-term sustainability
- Clear management abilities at all levels in order to challenge, engage, address issues and provide support
- Able to communicate a clear vision and strategy, with proven ability to translate vision into business plans
- Demonstrable understanding of charity finances, with strong budget management, financial planning skills and the ability to diversify income
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector, with direct experience of fundraising
- Knowledge of the current NHS plans, and the significance of health inequalities – able to make a case for its importance during bids
- Knowledge/understanding of the Deaf Community
- Experience of managing change and stabilising an organisation
- Business development/networking skills
- Able to pivot between strategy and transactional or work with others to provide those skills, leading through empowerment
- Active interest in and knowledge of the Nottingham/Nottinghamshire locality.
- Able to work in Nottingham at least one day per week
Background:
SHUK is a leading peer support organisation with over 40 years of experience in developing and delivering peer-led services. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities by embedding peer support principles into health and wellbeing initiatives. We have created a range of innovative programmes that help people living with cancer and other long-term health conditions to navigate challenges and take control of their health and wellbeing.
We work in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support on projects that make a real difference. These include national and local initiatives for the Deaf community, volunteer-led support for anyone affected by cancer, and prehabilitation services for those facing complex treatment. We are collaborating with our Integrated Care Board (ICB) on cancer projects, and work within our Integrated Care System (ICS) to strengthen partnerships and synergies with local health and care delivery, improve health literacy and increase cancer screening uptake among underserved communities in Nottingham. Looking ahead, we are exploring a new direction to position SHUK as a holistic, person-centred support provider, embedding peer support and volunteer-led activity at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to challenge health inequalities and enable people to feel confident, informed, and supported in shaping their own health journey.
A selection of causes covered by SHUK:
- Peer support
- Long-term health conditions
- Cancer diagnoses and prevention
- Voluntary sector support
- Health inequalities, including the deaf community
- Under-served communities
To apply for this role, please send the following by 31/03/26:
1. CV
2. Covering letter (no more than two pages of A4, outlining how you meet the criteria in this role description)
3. The names, job titles and contact details of two work-based referees, and if we have your permission to contact them pre or post interview stage.
Please note:
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels of the organisation. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or background.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and able to contribute.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.