Volunteering manager jobs in london, greater london

North London Foundation Health Trust and The Bridge Renewal Trust are working in partnership to encourage service users at risk of admission, or needing support following admission, to come and join a variety of groups and activities.

Tottenham Talking offers a comprehensive group programme five days a week, open to local residents who are living with or recovering from mental health challenges. Alongside facilitating a wide range of weekly groups, the project team actively participates in and organises community engagement events. These events give the public a chance to explore mental health topics, try out taster sessions, and access information about relevant support services. By involving participants in diverse activities, the project works to break down stigma surrounding mental health and encourages open conversations with both peers and professionals.

Do you have your own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges? We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are willing to positively share their personal experiences and skills with others in order to support clients in their journey of recovery.

We are looking to recruit two Peer Support Workers who will play a key role in engaging and supporting service users to build confidence and develop skills through participation in our weekly programme of activities. The role involves planning and delivering in-person, practical group sessions in one or more of the following areas: Creative Space, Women’s Group, Men’s Group, Mindful Writing, Movement for the Soul, Art & Conversation, Books & Podcasts, Men’s Walking Group, Open Art, and more.

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.

To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement to: admin(AT)bridgerenewaltrust(DOT)org(DOT)uk

Company registration No: 06949568, Registered Charity No: 1131941

Do you have a track record of producing top quality research and policy analysis? Do you have a detailed understanding of health policy and its political context? Are you motivated to help shape future work and play a key role leading research that will have significant impact at both a local and national level?

The Nuffield Trust is looking for someone capable of leading projects across a range of topics within health and care; someone who will be an energetic, inspiring presence in the team. You will have strong critical appraisal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have the ability to analyse policy documents, grey literature and official reports related to specific policy areas.

In this role, you will be responsible for a mix of short- and long-term projects, including in-house research and policy analysis and reactive work. You will be expected to develop and lead research projects, including leading funding bids, and you will work with a range of stakeholders, including funders and academic partners. You will have strong quantitative skills, and you may have qualitative research experience too. Expertise in workforce research is desirable but not essential.

We’d really like to meet you if you have:

• Experience of designing and leading mixed methods research
• Advanced quantitative research skills and excellent analytical and critical appraisal skills
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of health policy in the UK
• Excellent and versatile writing skills, and the ability communicate effectively to a range of audiences
• A track record of leading research and analysis aimed at influencing policy.

About us

The Nuffield Trust is an independent health think tank. We aim to improve the quality of health care and health policy in the UK by providing evidence-based research and policy analysis and informing and generating debate.

We want to help achieve a high-quality health and social care system that improves the health and care of people in the UK.

We set out to do this by:

• Improving the evidence base that leads to better care by undertaking rigorous applied research and policy analysis.
• Using our independence to provide expert commentary, analysis and scrutiny of policy and practice.
• Bringing together policy-makers, practitioners and others to develop solutions to the challenges facing the health and social care system.

Benefits

The Trust offers a competitive benefits package including a defined contribution pension scheme (with 14% employer contribution), death in service insurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Eligible employees also have access to a number of other benefits including interest-free travel loans, a cycle to work scheme, and enhanced carers, maternity, paternity and parental leave and pay. We operate a hybrid working policy (minimum 40-50% in-office working) and flexible start/finish times around core hours of 10am to 3pm.

Annual leave is 28 days per year. This rises to 30 days per year on completion of 5 years’ service with the Trust. All Annual leave is calculated pro rata for part time positions.

The Trust also encourages personal development and training programmes for all employees.

How to apply

To apply for the role, please download a copy of the Candidate Brief and follow the instructions on pages 10/11.

When preparing your answers to the application questions, please bear the following in mind with respect to the use of AI. The Nuffield Trust values authenticity and wants to understand your unique experiences, perspective, and personality. We acknowledge that AI can be used to refine responses, but this should not replace your own critical thinking. It is your unique insights and experiences that will make your application stand out.

Equal opportunities

The Nuffield Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

The diversity monitoring questions in the application form are optional and will not be shared with the selection panel. The selection panel will only have access to your CV and your responses to the application questions.

Final points

Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK. For further information please visit the UKVI website.

Strictly no agencies.

The Advice Service is dedicated to enhancing income, alleviating poverty, and ensuring secure housing for community members throughout London. Our goal is to empower individuals by facilitating access to appropriate support through a strength-based and person-centered approach. We offer accredited information and advice on welfare benefits and housing, as well as assistance in obtaining grants.

As an integral part of the London Irish Centre's Community services, the Advice Service collaborates with our Support Service, Legal Advocate (benefit appeals), Community Programmes (responsible for events and activities), and our specialized Survivor Integrated Service. Together, we strive to deliver community-led and best-practice support.

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable Advice Worker to join our committed team. The successful candidate will bring expertise in welfare rights and housing, and a strong commitment to supporting those facing financial hardship or insecure living conditions. In this role, you will work directly with clients to deliver accredited advice and practical guidance, helping them navigate complex systems and secure the support they need. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a holistic and integrated service that puts community needs first.

 About You

• You have solid experience advising on welfare benefits and housing law, including issues like homelessness, entitlement, and disability benefits.
• You use a strength-based, person-centred approach to empower clients and achieve positive outcomes.
• You’re confident advocating for clients with agencies such as the DWP and local authorities, both in writing and verbally.
• You’re highly organised, able to manage competing demands, and proficient in using case management and information systems.
• You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are comfortable working with diverse client groups and professionals.
• You’re collaborative, flexible, and committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.

Key areas of responsibility

· Work in line with the purpose, vision, mission, and values of the LIC.

· Deliver high-quality information and advice on housing and welfare benefits according to client needs. 

· Manage your own caseload and undertake casework with minimal supervision.

· Provide services in accordance with all relevant quality standards.

· Create and maintain comprehensive client and service provision records, using information technology and other systems.

· Support service delivery via telephone, drop-in, and pre-booked appointments, including staffing the response line as needed.

· Advocate on behalf of clients with third parties, including the Department for Work and Pensions and local authorities, by letter, telephone, email, and in-person.

· Contribute to multi-disciplinary service provision, build excellent working relationships, and establish referral pathways to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

· Maintain excellent knowledge of benefits, housing law, grants, as well as changes in law, practice, and supporting services.

· Work collaboratively with internal teams and services.

· Attend any outreach including social groups as required.

· Ensure safeguarding measures for vulnerable adults and children, as well as the health and safety of staff, volunteers, and clients, are followed in line with established processes.

· Comply with LIC policies and procedures, including those relating to confidentiality, data protection, equality, and diversity.

· Participate in meetings and commit to personal learning and professional development.

· Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by management.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and duties associated with the role. It is not exhaustive or restrictive and may be reviewed and amended in line with service needs and organisational priorities. The postholder may also be required to work from other locations or undertake other duties as reasonably requested by management.

 Employee Benefits

· Enhanced annual leave - 26 days plus bank holidays (increase to 27 days after 5 years of service pro rata).

· Enhanced sick pay - 4 weeks of contractual hours on full pay after completion of probationary period pro rata *

· Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay*

· Cycle to Work Scheme*

· Tech Scheme*

· Eyesight tests and contribution to corrective glasses*

· Jury Duty leave pay*

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Complimentary tickets to select events.

· 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability).

· 20% discount at the LIC shop and 10% discount at the LIC bar.

· Mindfulness app membership*

*Only available to staff on contracts of a minimum of 12 months

 

LONDON IRISH CENTRE

OUR SIX CORE VALUES

At the London Irish Centre we strive to be:

1. Welcoming

2. Compassionate

3. Inclusive

4. Creative

5. Community-centred

6. Sustainable

 

The London Irish Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Please note our offices have some barriers to access, which is one of the core missions that our redevelopment will overcome.

 

Job Title: Dual Diagnosis Worker

Salary: £29,000 

Location and Travel: The role is based in East Croydon, accessible by Train and Tram Link. Any travel required outside your home location for work-related purposes can be expensed.  

Shift Pattern: 12 months Fixed Term Contract - Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed, you will be based in service. 

About the role

We are seeking a Dual Diagnosis Worker who has a specialism in complex mental health and substance misuse to join our team in Croydon. This is a residential service which provides specialist mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis support to our residents. You will utilise your previous experience and knowledge, and provide specialist support to those who have been diagnosed with mental ill health and have challenges with substance use. You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills.

Within this role, you will act as a specialist for comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of the duties may include:

• Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.
• Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.
• Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.
• Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning. 

About you

We’re looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with previous experience in a similar role. We look at individual characteristics to be able to show resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive in your approach. You will have a passion for supporting people to achieve their personal goals, and achieve positive outcomes, this includes having the ability to engage with people who may be hard to reach and engage with. We further are looking for someone who has:

• An appropriate qualification which is relevant to the role which could include: National Diploma, Bachelors, or master’s in psychology, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Misuse or any relevant
• Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges
• Applied knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation.
• A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning.
• Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.

Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list, more details on the role and requirements can be found in the JDPS attached.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. 

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Dual Diagnosis Worker | Mental Health Support | Substance Misuse | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Holistic Assessments | Recovery Support | Harm Reduction | Risk Management | Person-Centred Care | Resilience Building | Independent Living | Multi-Disciplinary Team | Crisis Prevention | Case Management | Comorbid support

Luminary is a charity dedicated to supporting women who have experienced gender-based violence on their journey toward employment, further education, and volunteering.
Our two-year programme is designed to equip women with the tools and confidence they need to thrive. We take a holistic approach to employability by combining practical skills training, personal development, and ongoing tailored support. Our offer includes training, one-to-one progression support, counselling, mentoring, community events, work experience placements and apprenticeships either via the partner social enterprise Luminary Bakery or via our external partners.
At the heart of everything we do is our shared mission: to ensure women are financially secure, free from cycles of harm, and have the power to thrive.

The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Progression Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will work with a caseload of around 20 women, providing personalised, trauma-informed support throughout their two-year journey with us. This includes guidance across key areas such as employment, finances, relationships, housing, and overall wellbeing.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide individual support and build trusting relationships with our trainees, proactively arranging face to face and online support sessions, attending appointments with them and tracking their progression.
• Offer person-centred holistic support to trainees to become independent, using our ‘Independence Tracker’ and other assessment tools to assess their needs and set targets on a regular basis.
• Liaising with trainees and the training team to help 80% of graduates to complete a minimum of 80% of their vocational training. 
• Support women to complete the mentoring programme by proactively liaising with the Partnerships & Evaluation manager. 
• Support trainees to apply for employment opportunities and prepare for interviews to achieve positive work outcomes. 
• Support trainees during the apprenticeship process in Luminary cafe or bakeries, and support them with attending work experience days both at Luminary and at other external partners. 
• Liaise effectively with other agencies involved in the care of trainees to ensure their needs are sufficiently met. This includes attending meetings with external agencies and advocating on behalf or alongside women.
• Respond quickly to safeguarding concerns, reporting appropriately to the Luminary Safeguarding Officer and the local council as necessary, supporting the individual appropriately through the process.
• Keep detailed records of all case-working according to best practice and aid in safeguarding,  monitoring and evaluation. 
• Build relationships with local services relevant for signposting service users to, connecting women with opportunities in line with their support plan (eg specialist services, work experience, additional courses).
• Provide support to women in the Luminary training classroom during Phase 2 employment workshops to get the most out of the learning environment
• Deliver or facilitate group sessions including bi-weekly wellbeing workshops & support organising alumni events such as Christmas Party, Independence Party and Graduation. 
• Champion Luminary’s holistic understanding of wellbeing, which recognises the spiritual needs of those recovering from trauma. 
• Assist the Senior Leadership Team in evaluating the services Luminary offers to report to funders, assist with completing new funding applications and internal monitoring.
• Contribute your experience of best practice to shape the way Luminary operates effectively
• Support with any other tasks as needed by the PSW manager and to contribute towards team efforts for the effective working of Luminary

Job Requirements and Abilities

Necessary:

• At least two years of support work experience
• Driven and highly motivated
• Passion for seeing women reach their full potential by providing employment support and guidance in building towards a positive, independent future.
• Relevant experience with client group - women affected by VAWG, experiencing multiple disadvantage
• Experience supporting an individual through safeguarding issues
• Person-centered approach to support that is trauma-informed and encourages ambition, empowerment and independence
• Personable and patient with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Organised with record keeping, time-keeping, and communication
• Hard working and able to pick up new tasks quickly learn new things quickly
• Experience setting professional boundaries and investing in own mental wellbeing whilst supporting others
• Able to work independently and initiate tasks as needed; while also being able to work collaboratively in a team
• Due to the role responsibilities, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this person is female
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Qualifications in social work/mental health related disciplines
• An IDVA/ISVA/IGVA Qualification
• Experience of the VAWG sector
• Experience delivering group sessions

Perks & Incentives:

• 50% discount on all food & free barista coffee when working in our Stoke Newington cafe
• 20% discount on online purchases (celebration cakes & merch)
• Competitive leave policies
• Regular opportunities for training and professional development
• Wellness Action Plan developed to keep you healthy at work
• Long-term service rewards including increased holiday and birthday cake!
• Staff socials
• Opportunities to be involved in press coverage of Luminary

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 Waking Night Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Tower Hamlets.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The service provides 24 hours supported accommodation for high needs mental health service users. It compromises of 11 units which offers higher levels of 
support in comparison to the wider supported living pathway. Service users at Teresa House may have treatment resistant mental health needs that are complicated by substance misuse, challenging behaviour including low level offending and long-term physical health conditions. All support is delivered in-line with the principles of trauma-informed recovery/empowerment/co-production.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting people with mental health and complex needs, with substance misuse experience desirable. They should have a strong understanding of recovery approaches and co-production, with the ability to design and deliver activities that build confidence, reduce anxiety, and support a self-directed recovery journey.

They must be resilient, maintaining high service standards in challenging situations, and have knowledge of legislation relevant to mental health crises, including welfare reform, the Care Act, and housing pathways. Skills in assessment, co-producing support and safety plans, and auditing them are essential.

Proficiency in MS Office and case management systems is required, along with good knowledge of basic building safety and repairs. The candidate should have excellent spoken and written English, be able to handle petty cash accurately, and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

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.

The Methodist Church is committed to ensuring its churches are safe spaces for all. We work hard to ensure compliance with legal requirements, develop good practice, provide effective training and give professional advice on individual cases.  We have an exciting opportunity to join our new safeguarding regional team operating in the north east region and take this forward supporting Methodist churches and work. The post holder will join a team of safeguarding officers who will carry specific responsibility for individual cases, undertake risk assessments, lead training and advise churches. The post will be aligned with specific Methodist districts and provide support to colleagues across the regional area requiring regular travel.

Hours of work: 24 hrs per week. (salary will be prorated to the hours worked)

The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification, experience in child and/or adult protection or significant demonstrable relevant work experience.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme with pensions matched up to 8%.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.

If you require reasonable adjustments to made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR team.

Closing date:  28 August 2025

Interviews will take place on (in person): 10th September 2025

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Are you ready to make a difference to a child's education?

With 57 schools, Lift Schools is one of the country’s largest multi-academy trusts. Good governance is critical to school improvement and to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Education governance refers to the systems, policies, and processes through which an education system or institution is controlled, managed, and held accountable to achieve its goals and ensure quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, agile and highly collaborative governance team that is deeply committed to serving schools and ensuring added value through robust governance. We are looking for a diplomatic and self-motivated Governance Officer who will be able to deal with a wide range of tasks and enquiries in an efficient and organised manner. You will be an integral part of ensuring day-to-day delivery of effective governance at all levels, including supporting processes related to parental complaints and pupil suspensions/exclusions, and will act as a main point of contact for schools.

This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that our schools operate within a strong governance framework and that statutory and trust procedures are followed fairly and consistently. You will work closely with school leaders and our regional officers to ensure the effective handling of sensitive and complex matters.

An interest in education governance is warmly welcomed and will be supported through professional development opportunities, but it is not essential for this role.

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

This post is due to commence in September 2025 and will be a fixed term, maternity cover position for one year.

Closing date: Tuesday 26 August 2025

Interviews: Will be held the week commencing 01 September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Diocese of Manchester has established the Places Project, which is currently working with 33 schools and 33 churches in developing discipleship pathways for children and young people in Bolton. We are looking to appoint a Children’s Worker, to work with the team on a range of innovative new initiatives for children and their families as well as helping existing ministries to grow and flourish.

The Children’s Worker will work with churches and primary schools to create worship and discipleship opportunities for children. As part of their role, the Children’s Worker will work as part of the wider Places Project team, with specific involvement in a Year 6 transition programme in primary schools.

The Children’s Worker will have many opportunities for training and development, as well as the creative freedom to launch new children’s initiatives. They will work within a highly motivated and supportive team, who are committed to prayer and to raising a generation of Jesus-followers.

The post holder should have some experience of children’s ministry and working or volunteering in a church and/or school context. To succeed, they need to be enthusiastic, relational, self-motivated and able to lead children in a variety of contexts.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

The post will be offered to the successful candidate subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact us

To apply please click the APPLY button. Application should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 26 August 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 3 September 2025, at St Andrews Church Over Hulton, Crescent Avenue, Bolton BL5 1EN

Location: Bolton BL5 1EN
Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31st December 2028
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week (Term Time Only 5 days option available)
Salary: £28,111 - £32,436 per annum (Full Time)
Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, Competitive employer pension contribution
 
You may also have experience in the following: Children’s Worker, Children’s Ministry, Christian Children’s Worker, Children and Families Ministry, School & Church Liaison, Faith-based Children’s Worker, Primary School Ministry, Children’s Discipleship Worker, Church Schools Worker, Children’s support worker
 
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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 Waking Night Worker to play a pivotal role in our Coxley House Registered Care Home in Tower Hamlets.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role involves ensuring the safety and security of both the building and its service users during night hours, through regular patrols, monitoring CCTV and emergency systems, and completing health and safety checks. The postholder will deliver person-centred, responsive support tailored to service users' evolving needs, including during mental health relapses or crises. They will co-produce risk assessments, crisis and safety plans with service users, their families, and professionals, while also supporting outcomes related to wellbeing, safety, and positive engagement. The role includes intensive support around substance misuse, caretaking responsibilities such as housing management and cleaning duties, and conducting regular flat checks to maintain a safe and supportive environment throughout the night.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting individuals with mental health and complex needs, with additional experience in substance misuse support being desirable. They will have a solid understanding of recovery-focused approaches and co-production, along with the ability to design and deliver activities that build confidence, reduce anxiety, and support self-defined recovery goals. A strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including welfare reform, the Care Act, and housing pathways, is essential. The candidate must be confident in engaging clients in assessments and collaboratively developing, reviewing, and auditing support and safety plans. Proficiency in MS Office and case management systems is required, as is the ability to manage basic building safety issues and handle petty cash accurately. Excellent spoken and written communication skills, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, and resilience in challenging situations are key to success in this role.

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.

Role 1 - Researcher or Senior Researcher (Permanent)

The Fabian Society is hiring a Researcher or Senior Researcher to lead on important, high-impact research projects, engaging directly with the government and stakeholders. You will:

• Develop project ideas and help secure funding from trusts and foundations, unions, charities, businesses and other funders.
• Write research and policy papers.
• Meet with leading politicians, advisors, sector experts and campaigners to discuss your research and debate new policy ideas.
• Write articles for leading media outlets and seek coverage and broadcast opportunities for your work.
• Represent the society and present your research at events and conferences.

We will look favourably on certain policy specialisms but we also value candidates who can become experts quickly. We are particularly interested in people who have expertise in housing, employment rights, social security, energy and climate, tax, public spending and macroeconomic policy. We also welcome applications from candidates with advanced quantitative skills. But if your expertise lies elsewhere, we will be happy to hear your plans.

We pride ourselves on providing strong progression routes for research staff. You will be trusted to work independently and take a leadership role, while also being supported and encouraged to develop. We are looking for staff who want to progress quickly, whether from Researcher to Senior Researcher, or from Senior Researcher to ‘Head of’ role.

Role 2 - Research Assistant (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract)

The Fabian Society is also hiring a Research Assistant on a 12-month development contract to support the new Fabian Housing Centre, as well as wider projects across the research team. 

You will undertake a wide range of activities, and contribute to the development of high-quality research reports, working closely with our Research Manager and Head of the Fabian Housing Centre.

We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for development and progression. This is a development role, which will involve both on- and off-the-job training opportunities. Following completion of the development role, we aim to offer a permanent role.

Salary: £28,900 – £37,000 (plus £312 home-office allowance)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Remote – Home based
Closing date: Sunday 17th August
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service), generous pension contributions (matched 4% or 6%), HolidayPlus scheme, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, health cash plan, and more

Are you a meticulous and motivated events professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re excited to be working with Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, as they recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Special Events Executive to join their growing Special Events team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small but ambitious team driving a key growth area of fundraising. You’ll support the delivery of high-value, high-profile events, working closely with Event Managers on everything from planning and logistics to guest communications and on-the-day coordination. You’ll also take ownership of smaller solo events and help develop new income streams through beneficiary-led activities.

This role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact. You’ll be involved in the full event cycle and play a key role in shaping the supporter experience, ensuring every detail is delivered to the highest standard.

To be a successful Special Events Executive, you will need:
 

• Experience supporting or delivering events, ideally within the charity or corporate sector
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across several projects
• Confidence managing budgets, volunteers, and external suppliers
   

If you’d like an informal chat about the role, please call and ask to speak to Jake.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our deep sector knowledge and experience to match candidates with the most suitable roles. Our relationship-led approach means we work ethically and supportively to help people find their perfect role in the not-for-profit sector.

We’re committed to improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our diversity pledge on our website.

Please note, if enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.

Do you have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy interacting with supporters and building lasting relationships?

Based in Surrey, the Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist college and charity that focuses on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and makes dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives.  We are currently looking for a driven and pro-active Events Fundraiser to develop, coordinate and deliver the charity’s fundraising events and orchestrate experiences from initial concept to post event analysis. This includes pre-event planning and development, concept development and proposal.

Working closely with the Head of Capital Appeal and Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will design and deliver events which steward and develop key contacts as part of our Capital Appeal.

The role holder will have strong administration skills, attention to detail and work as part of a team.  You will be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, managing a wide range of tasks.

35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Salary: £28,000 - 32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Excellent benefits include (but not limited to) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions, Employment Assistant Program (EAP) paid days off for dependants, bereavement leave, death in service, free staff lunches and training and development opportunities.

Essential qualifications, knowledge and experience:

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including Maths and English OR demonstrable literacy and numeracy
• Willing to undertake training as required and identified in supervision/appraisals
• At least 2yrs experience of fundraising, marketing or events in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Has worked as part of a team
• Has set and worked to budgets, targets and plans
• Practical experience of planning and managing events
• Experience coordinating projects and people
• Knowledge of different methods of fundraising
• Awareness of how to motivate and support volunteers and supporters
• Basic awareness of PR and social media
• Good communication and presentation skills
• High levels of accuracy in written materials and data entry
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work on own initiative under pressure & without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to build and maintain good working relationships with people
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise own workload including demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and working to strict deadlines under pressure
• Numerate
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office, email and data recording
• Able and willing to work unsocial hours
• Car owner/driver (full, clean UK driving licence)
• Able to work some evening and weekends.

Orpheus is a charity that delivers high quality services for young disabled adults. We have jobs for support workers, teachers, administrators and many more. We train, nurture and support our staff and offer a welcoming and friendly working environment. If you share our passion for changing the lives of disabled people, then we would love to hear from you.

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online searches will form part of this process. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, eye-for-detail person to join us as the new Parish Administrator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth running of the parish office and will be the first point of contact for all those wishing to access any business of the Parish. 

This position requires proficiency in various clerical tasks, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Main Responsibilities:

• • To be the friendly welcoming face of the church
  • Provide administrative support to the church and its activities
  • Manage the church office, including handling phone and email enquiries
  • Maintain church records, service rotas, and church calendar
  • Oversee hall bookings and liaise with hirers
  • Assist with preparation of weekly notice sheets and service materials
  • Coordinate church communications (newsletters, website updates, social media)
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection requirements

  We’re Looking For Someone Who:

  • Is highly organised, efficient, and self-motivated
  • Has excellent communication and IT skills
  • Can work well independently and as part of a team
  • Understands and supports the values and mission of our Church
  • Has previous administrative experience (experience in a church or charity setting is desirable)

  What We Offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive church environment
  • Flexible working hours across the week (exact pattern negotiable, some hybrid working possible by arrangemnt)
  • Opportunities for training and development
  • A meaningful role at the heart of a growing church community
  
   

Hours: The role is part-time (20 hours per week) working on site in the church office

Salary: £14 to £16 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Please note: There is a requirement for applicants to fully support the ethos of this Anglican parish.This post involves is subject to a DBS check. The successful applicant will be required to undertake Rochester Diocesan safeguarding training at an appropriate level.

The information pack and application form can be downloaded below

Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025.

Interviews: Week beginning 29th September 2025