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Manchester Mind believe in the power of listening and being heard, that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that.

We are working with partners and schools to increase access to support to young people around their mental health. As part of this role you will be responsible for developing a service for young people predominately across a selection of secondary schools and in the community. You’ll be part of a team that is developing relationships with young people and staff within schools, the community and across the partnership with the aim of improving the mental health of young people. 

Position:  Schools Mental Health Practitioner

Salary: £29,505 actual salary (£32,271 FTE)

Hours: 32 hours per week until 31st July 2026

(extension possible dependent upon funding)

Base: The Zion Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY (predominately working across schools/home-based as required)

Reporting to: Manchester Mind CYP Service Manager

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• A relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Youth & Community Work (at graduate level).
• At least two years’ experience of working with young people aged 11-18.
• Experience in providing effective individual support to young people who are under stress/have mental health difficulties.
• Awareness of the impact of mental health on the lives of young people.
• Experience of delivering psycho-social support to young people with learning disabilities. (DESIRABLE)

You can download the application documents from our website.

The closing date is 9am on Monday 14th July and interviews will take place online on Tuesday 22nd July.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Fixed-term contract until 31 October 2026

Part-time, 24.5 hours per week

We are looking for an interim member of staff to hit the ground running and cover this exciting role, engaging with Scottish political parties to advocate for Quaker priorities during a period of staff parental leave.

The role covers a range of advocacy tasks, and this period will include the Scottish Parliament elections.

The role will be home based if you have a suitable working environment, or at an agreed, rented workspace. You will need to travel to Edinburgh when necessary.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 8.00am on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Thursday 31 July 2025.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

JUSTICE is looking to recruit a new Criminal Policy Lawyer to join our policy team. This is a permanent post although there are options for fixed term positions on request (minimum of 12 months), for example if someone is seeking a period of time off from practice but envisages returning. This provides an exciting opportunity for a practising lawyer with a strong research background keen to engage in high-level policy and law reform work. We are looking for a lawyer mainly interested in criminal justice, as well as in cross-cutting issues affecting the functioning of the justice system (current cross-cutting projects include work on the state of the rule of law in the UK and AI, human rights and the law in the justice system).

The JUSTICE team are currently working in a hybrid manner. Staff members have access to office space in London. Attendance is currently non-compulsory, but staff based within a reasonable distance of the office are encouraged to attend at least once a week. Our staff enjoy flexible working conditions, 27 days annual leave plus a wellbeing day, a birthday day, and the days between Christmas and the New Year off, 8% employer pension contribution and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. 

JUSTICE is at the forefront of work promoting access to a fair criminal justice system for all. The successful candidate will be building on our recent work on racial injustice in the youth criminal justice system and post-conviction decision making including the parole system and administrative decision making in prisons as well as our cross-cutting workstream on the state of the rule of law in the UK. They will also be scoping and setting up a new criminal justice project relating to fraud.

We would like to a recruit bright, motivated person who is passionate about criminal justice system reform, the promotion of access to justice and fair trial. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team. With excellent interpersonal skills, they will be able to work closely with JUSTICE members, who include senior figures in the legal profession. The post holder will work with our Deputy Legal Director to further develop our criminal justice work stream and assist on system-wide proposals for change. This role is focused primarily on England and Wales, though it will touch on UK wide issues and Scottish criminal justice system from time-to-time.

The candidate pack including the Job Description for the role can be found on our website.

To apply, please complete the application form which can be found on our website.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 13 July 2025.

Interviews will be held during the week starting 28 July 2025. Candidates may be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.

JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, but particularly welcome applications from individuals from marginalised groups, those with lived experience of the justice system, as well as those underrepresented in the legal professional including women, people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and disabled people.

Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies. 

Your role in summary • As part of a proactive team, you will produce excellent, creative written content that captivates and motivates hospice supporters, donors, customers, staff and volunteers. • Support our communications output, both digital and physical: covering our events, shops, stories and ongoing campaigns. • Capture and convey stories that reflect the diversity of our hospice stakeholders, showcasing the positive impact that the community’s support has on our hospice care. This will include writing about fundraisers, volunteers and staff, as well as people who benefit from our care or support. • Using your skillset, understand the tone and message to use in our content in line with our hospice values and brand. • Support the delivery of our fundraising and shops’ social media activity. Working alongside colleagues, produce effective content delivered through the main hospice and shop channels to encourage supporters to shop, donate or register for events. This will require effective forward planning and hands-on creation of visual (video/still) and written content. • As required, provide design support/delivery in relation to fundraising, trading and general hospice posters, flyers and digital content. • Ensure hospice artwork is accurate and on-brand. Ensure that content adheres to brand guidelines, bringing your ideas and experience to protect our hospice and fundraising brands, whilst keeping it fresh. • Help coordinate and update any changes to our website (specific platform training provided) • Ensure our Digital Screens are fresh and accurate, showcasing relevant hospice activity. • Help share relevant social media across appropriate community groups, providing timely responses to comments. • As required, dive into our CRM/Database system to understand, profile, and personalise communications. June 2025 Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Tasks Departmental & Role Specifics - Embrace and embody our Hospice values - A collaborative, open and transparent approach to working with others - Produce stories to emotionally engage or captivate the targeted audience - Deliver content that can feature on everything from our hospice newsletter, annual Quality Accounts or the local Gazette, to our website, social media and email marketing (and everything in between) - Be part of creating content that ensures the community trusts the Hospice as a charity and organisation, and feels compelled to support it - Steward supporters through your content - Be a visible, accessible presence across the hospice, encouraging colleagues to share storytelling opportunities, snippets from around the hospice and to collaborate directly with you - Happy in a fast-paced environment, with proven ability to plan and complete work to deadlines and managing conflicting priorities Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Approach - Good level of education overall; Academic qualifications including GCSEs and A-Levels to demonstrate excellent level of written communication, plus digital and design skills - Experience of marketing, digital communications or fundraising with the ability to create strong digital content, plus writing and copy-editing skills - Skilled and experienced in managing conversations of a sensitive and emotional manner (interviewing/working with people experiencing our care will be part of this role) - An adept storyteller able to convey the value and purpose of the Hospice - Comfortable working with different stakeholders and teams - Up-to-date knowledge of marketing and digital trends in charity, fundraising and healthcare communications (desirable) - Ability to seamlessly manage multiple projects/appeals at the same time - Demonstrable social media skills - Experience of creating email marketing campaigns and making website updates (desirable) - Excellent communication skills – written and verbal - Excellent IT Skills - MS Office packages - Ability to use CRM systems to analyse supporter data, where required - Experience of using various content creation platforms including Canva or similar - Act as an ambassador for the Hospice at all times #ProudToWorkAtHoSF - Ability to work on a hybrid basis, both in the office and remotely, utilising Zoom and MS Teams - Flexible, empathetic, enthusiastic, positive attitude - People-focused team player, able to relate to people at all levels - Good sense of humour, with the ability to build rapport and trust - Enthusiastic, energetic, resourceful, self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative - Commitment to the aims and ethos of the Hospice - Hold a full UK driver’s licence with your own vehicle or the ability to travel as required by the role Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Tasks Decision Making - Mental agility to ‘think on feet’ and generate solutions proactively when plans need to change - Ensure relevant consent forms are obtained and any data handling is fully compliant - Take soundings, advice and feedback from a range of people internally and externally Communication - Model our values and our passion for what we do. - An adept storyteller able to fluently convey the value and purpose of the Hospice - Ensure relevant consent forms are obtained and any data handling is fully GDPR compliant and content is in line with the requirements of the fundraising regulator - Continuously investing time in listening to others to support the flow of ideas and experiences - See the potential in others and understand the impact of their actions on colleagues. Internal & External Contacts - You will be a team player, able to work well with people across the Hospice and with external partners - Attend team and cross-department meetings, contributing to planning and ideas. As required, represent the Comms team at planning meetings. - Able to forge strong relationships with donors, supporters, volunteers and stakeholders. Mental and Physical Considerations and Working Conditions - Able to consolidate learning with speed and efficiency - Responsibility for independent working, both on and off-site - Prepared and able to attend occasional events out of office hours (sharing this amongst the team, it is usually limited to two or three events across a year) - Light load handling duties to set up and pack down events and activities. Health & Safety - The post holder will encounter emotional circumstances in the course of this role. - Understand Health and Safety regulations to assure compliance and resolve and/or mitigate risk Safeguarding - Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of others, those protected by legislation and justify public trust and confidence in the Hospice of St Franci

We are working with a fantastic charity client who are looking for an Interim Senior PR and Press Officer to join their team for an inital 3 month contract. 

Key responsibilities

The Senior PR and Press Officer will take a leading role in developing and implementing the media strategy, enhancing the charity's visibility and impact through strategic communications and media engagement. This involves collaborating closely with the PR and Press Manager to identify, research, and develop story and PR campaign ideas for local and national media. The role also includes managing a professional and efficient press office and supporting individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity in their work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on the development and execution of strategic media campaigns.

• Helping to raise awareness of the charity's information, tools, services, fundraising, and advocacy priorities through various media outlets.

• Managing the day-to-day duties of the press office, including monitoring the media inbox and responding to requests.

• Championing a storytelling culture by training, supporting, and empowering diverse spokespeople.

• Managing and leading specific project teams, ensuring objectives are met and team members are supported.

• Building relationships across directorates to ensure insights and expertise drive press and PR work.

Person Specifications

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in media relations or PR, within the charity sector, and a proven track record of successful media campaign delivery. Experience of working in a busy press office to tight deadlines and briefing spokespeople is essential.

Key skills and attributes include:

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to condense complex concepts into clear, powerful copy and adapt tone for different audiences.

• Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and with journalists, and the ability to communicate sensitively with people who have lived experience of financial insecurity.

• A strategic approach to developing and evaluating strategies that align with organisational goals.

• Strong IT literacy, including experience with media monitoring software, MS Office Suite, and Trello.

• Strong administrative skills, including efficient monitoring of the press inbox.

• Curiosity, perseverance, and a calm demeanour in a crisis, along with being a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic team player.

• Knowledge of the UK media landscape and either deep knowledge of the UK benefits system or a commitment to develop this knowledge.

• Strong knowledge of GDPR.

What’s on Offer:

• up to £168.62 daily pay + £25.91 daily holiday pay (£193.91 total PAYE)
• Full-time opportunity
• A flexible working set up, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the charity's central London office 
• 3 month contract 

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button via our website.

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

RSPB Philanthropy Team are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player, with strong organisational skills, to be their new Philanthropy Executive.

Philanthropy Executive
Reference: JUN20251261
Location: RSPB UK HQ - The Lodge, Sandy SG19 – Home Hybrid 
Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week.
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, successful and growing fundraising team, part of the wider High Value Partnerships team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the other members of the team to steward their donor relationships and bring in significant gifts to help fund the work of the RSPB.  The role primarily focusses on delivering administrative, financial and events processes and requires someone with excellent attention to detail and experience of Microsoft Office applications, a CRM system and financial management tools.

About the Role

The Philanthropy Team works with individuals who make significant gifts of money, land and shares to the RSPB and who need bespoke and one-to-one management.

The key responsibilities of this role are: -

• Donation and gift management - ensuring all gifts are processed and recorded so they can be acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Financial coding and reporting - including coding and allocation of gifts, and monthly & annual reconciliation and income reporting.
• Event planning and logisitics - working closely with other team members to deliver high quality events and meetings for donors and prospects.
• CRM management and development - managing and updating the current CRM system (Salesforce) for the team (including training) and ensuring it is functioning as required by working closely with the CRM Manager.
• Donor stewardship support - maintaining contact information and databases in an accurate and GDPR compliant way and assisting with the team’s donor stewardship programme and funding appeals (spreadsheets, mailings etc).
• Internal liaison - fostering good relations and cooperation with High Value Partnerships colleagues and other teams.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.
• Good understanding of data protection and ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Detailed knowledge of and proficiency in the Microsoft suite and using a CRM system.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing to ensure effective reporting and customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, both internal and external.
• Ability to manage and schedule your time and be ready to respond to incoming requirements and new circumstances as they arise.
• Initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently.
• Experience of managing and reporting financial information.
• Ability to take meeting notes and minutes clearly and concisely.
• Be able to visit our UKHQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire once a week.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s).
• Interest in the conservation of wild birds and the environment.
• Experience of working in a fundraising team.
• Experience of event management.

The successful candidate can work from home, however will be required to travel to our UK headquarters in Sandy, Bedfordshire, at least once per week.

Closing date: 23:59, Thursday 17th July 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from July/early August.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert once we have received sufficient applications.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.

People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

PR and Policy Assistant

Join a Great Place to Work certified employer!

We are seeking a PR & Policy Assistant to join the team!

Position: PR and Policy Assistant

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield/Hybrid

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £26 - 28k per annum

Contract: Permanent 

Benefits: Include 25 days’ holiday, rising to 29 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns

The Role

The Policy and Communications work is critical to ensuring that the organisation are at the forefront of the debate on early years education and childcare. You will help secure high quality media coverage and support our political influencing work. Working with the PR Manager, you will take responsibility for monitoring media coverage, creating engaging content for press releases and news features, as well as supporting policy research.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the PR Manager to deliver the media relations strategy to ensure effective communication of key messages to target audiences via the national, trade, and social media
• Identify and create print, broadcast and digital opportunities for maximising the reach and impact
• Monitor the media and respond promptly to new developments, compiling and circulating information about media impact
• Ownership of the day-to-day operation of  media and policy contacts, particularly with compiling and maintaining a library of contact details
• Undertake research to explore policy issues as agreed with the senior management team
• Liaise with press and media contacts to maximise positive exposure and coverage across UK national and trade media
• Support in finding suitable nurseries as case studies and spokespeople for the press and broadcast media
• Publish press releases and comments on the website and circulate to relevant members and stakeholders
• Assist with internal and external speaking engagements
• Write and produce material for member magazine Nursery News as well as other member communications and publications
• Contribute towards the delivery of  social media presence
• Contribute to developing the research programme, including compiling and publicising surveys, analysing results and writing reports

About You

We are looking for someone with outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly and write engaging material.

You will be enthusiastic and creative and able to digest information and to understand and interpret complex issues for a variety of audiences.

We are looking for someone with:

• Good numeracy skills, with the ability to understand and analyse data
• The ability to build relationships at all levels internally and externally
• Good organisation and time management with the ability to work under pressure
• Good understanding of media and public relations techniques
• Knowledge of the UK political system
• Experience of writing for diverse audiences (eg. essays, newsletters, social media content, briefing papers, press releases)
• Data analysis knowledge – drawing results, trends and conclusions from qualitative or quantitative data sources

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

The organisations is proud to be recognised as a Great Place To Work® certified employer. This means employee feedback has determined that they offer a fantastic employee experience with a strong sense of community and workplace pride. This certification is a significant achievement, and the team are incredibly proud that it’s employees feel so positively about their experiences working at the organisation.

You may also have experience as a Policy, Communications, PR, Public Relations, Policy Officer, Communications Officer, PR Officer, Public Relations Officer, Policy Assistant, Communications Assistant, PR Assistant, Public Relations Assistant. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Senior Psychologist will lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions for service users with complex trauma presentations. As a clinical specialist, you will provide expert assessment, formulation, and intervention, ensuring that psychological care is tailored to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: 12 months FTC, with possibility of 3-year extension (subject to project funding)

Location: Birmingham/Sandwell (5-day in-person role working in the project clinic)

Salary: £52,866.48 - £64,614.57 per annum

Job Purpose:

A key aspect of the role is clinical leadership, including supervision and training for psychologists, assistant psychologists, and caseworkers to ensure psychological principles inform all aspects of service delivery. The postholder will drive the integration of trauma-informed practices, contribute to clinical governance, and support outcome monitoring. They will also play a pivotal role in supporting pathways for stabilisation and trauma-focused therapy.

Working closely with the Mental Health Activity Manager (MHAM) to uphold clinical standards, the Senior Psychologist will focus on the direct provision and supervision of psychological interventions, rather than broader operational and service management functions. Additionally, they will engage with external stakeholders to promote best practices in psychological care and facilitate seamless referral pathways.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Knowledge:

• Doctorate in Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychology with HCPC registration.
• Further advanced training in relevant specialist treatment delivery (e.g. CBT, EMDR, NET)
• Advanced expertise in complex trauma, PTSD, and comorbid mental health conditions, particularly in refugee and asylum-seeking populations.
• In-depth understanding of trauma-informed care models, stabilization techniques, and stepped-care approaches.
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based trauma therapies, including TF-CBT, EMDR, NET, and third-wave approaches.
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding policies, risk assessment protocols, and ethical guidelines (e.g., HCPC, BPS, NICE guidelines).
• Understanding of mental health policy, advocacy, and service commissioning within humanitarian and third-sector settings.

Skills:

• Highly developed clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment planning skills for complex cases.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and clinical supervision abilities to support junior psychologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• High-level risk assessment and crisis intervention competencies.
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork, with the ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and humanitarian stakeholders.
• Proficiency in research, audit, and data-driven service evaluation to support evidence-based practice.
• Highly developed skills in effectively communicating complex, ethically sensitive, and clinically relevant information both orally and in writing to clients, their families, carers, and professional colleagues across different healthcare and humanitarian settings.

Experience:

• At least three years of post-qualification experience, with significant experience delivering trauma-focused therapy.
• Experience providing clinical leadership and supervision to Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, or trainees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-risk and complex clinical cases.
• Strong record of multidisciplinary team collaboration and policy engagement.
• Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or survivors of trafficking and torture.
• Research, service evaluation, or policy development experience.
• Prior work in humanitarian, NGO, or third-sector organisations would be an asset to the role
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.

Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date:

Friday 25 July 2025, 11.59pm (BST)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Hours:                  25 - 27.5 hours per week Mon – Fri. Daily working hours can be 9 - 3, 9:30 - 3:30 or 10 - 4. Half hour unpaid break.

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026, strong possibility of continuity. Start date ASAP

Report to:  Nightingale Service Manager

Location: Hybrid – White House Community Centre, Hampton and from home. Working from office for all hours available if preferred. Other locations as needed.

Salary: £27 – 28.5k FTE DOE plus 5% pension contribution. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blue Light card and Age UK discount schemes.

Join a great team providing support to local older people when leaving hospital.

Age UK Richmond upon Thames is a local independent charity supporting older people across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We provide a wide range of useful and well utilised local services in Richmond upon Thames designed to improve wellbeing and enhance independence – including information & advice; a wide range of social & wellbeing centres and sessions; support after hospital discharge; digital skills development; Dementia Friendly Richmond; mental health peer support and home services such as handyperson, housekeeping and gardening. Partnership is a core part of our work – we work in close collaboration with other voluntary sector partners and wider organisations to maximise our impact and reach. Our friendly and committed team of 50 staff and 100+ volunteers support over 4,000 local older people each year.

We currently have an excellent administrator opportunity for flexible and proactive individual to join our Nightingale Home from Hospital service, which provides much needed free support to local older people who have been discharged from hospital or become unwell in the community – with a particular emphasis on those living alone and without family support. 

Our small team of team & volunteers are  involved in organising and delivering tasks which facilitate a speedy hospital discharge and make homes safer to avoid admission – including fitting keysafes, moving furniture, shopping, giving advice and coordinating with health & social teams. 

This busy role will include:

- Taking referrals into the service and adding to the CRM / database.

- Updating CRM / database and gathering information for the team to support clients.

- Coordinating Nightingale staff and volunteers to ensure tasks essential for a safe discharge are complete.

- Ensure the individual receives the support/services they need taking a holistic approach – working and communicating with staff, referrers, clients, family members, carers, social workers, hospitals and other Age UK Richmond and voluntary sector services. 

We are looking for an individual with excellent administration and IT skills with experience in a health or social care related field being highly desirable. A proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised approach is also essential.

Please click on apply to be taken to our website for morre information and how to apply. Application deadline Wednesday 9th July at 9 a.m. with interviews in Hampton on the Monday 14th July. 

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised administrator with Greater Manchester Rape Crisis. Greater Manchester Rape Crisis are seeking to appoint an Administration and Allocations Coordinator. If you have a strong IT and organisational skills as well and knowledge and empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the causes and impact then this could be the next career challenge for you.

You can also download an application pack from the front page of our website Listen, Believe, Support | Manchester Rape Crisis

We will not accpet CV's

Please send your completed application by email  by the August 1st 2025 please note that late applications will not be considered

Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025 at 12 noon

Hours: 35 per week

Contract until March 2026 with a view to extending depending on funding

Annual Salary: £27,300

Interview dates: Week commencing 11th August

Join Us as Our Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,500 (depending on experience) 
Location: Fulham, London SW6 (1 day a week remote optional) 
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Mon–Sat, mostly 9am–5pm)

The Organisation

Action on Disability (AoD), one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations, is seeking an experienced, values-driven Chief Operating Officer to join our leadership team.

The Post

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our ambitious 5-year plan, supporting and deputising for the CEO, managing service leads, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across our Youth, Employment, and Independent Living services.

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in senior management, financial planning, people leadership, and securing funding. You’ll need to be highly organised, strategic, and committed to disability rights and the Social Model of Disability.

This is a hands-on, in-person role at our accessible Centre for Independent Living in Fulham, with occasional Saturday work and flexibility to work remotely one day a week.

We actively encourage applications from Disabled people and people with lived experience.

Any prospective candidates who would like an informal chat with CEO David Buxton about the job, can drop him an email - details available at the next stage on our website.

Closing Date: Friday 18 July 2025, 12 noon
Interviews: 23 and 24 July 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.

No agencies please.

Please note: This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Hospital IDVA (HIDVA) will be part of our dynamic, responsive and highly regarded HIDVA team, providing crisis intervention, advocacy and support to survivors in hospitals, both patients and staff.

Survivors are often in the immediate aftermath of a crisis, such as physical assault, drug/alcohol medical need, attempted suicide or self-harm and the HIDVA will work with hospital staff to provide high quality support focussing on a strengths based, needs led approach. The HIDVA will offer initial advice and crisis safety planning to the survivor, carry out assessments of needs and risks. They will also advise on criminal justice, civil remedies, housing and any other relevant matters.

We provide a visible and proactive presence in the hospitals and work in partnership with hospital staff to identify, contact and support survivors. The HIDVA team attend safeguarding meetings, ward/nurse handover meetings, deliver training and provide advice and support to staff around domestic abuse.

We offer an out of hours service (Friday evenings and weekend days) at William Harvey Hospital and Darent Valley Hospital on an alternating basis. The post holder will be expected to participate in an out of hours rota, working on average one weekend in four.

The Hospital IDVA will be based part-time in the William Harvey Hospital and part-time in Darent Valley hospital. There is also flexibility to work from the Rising Sun main office from time to time to attend team meetings, supervision and training.

We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children, who has supported survivors with varying experiences and needs. You will be supported by our Head of Adult Services and HIDVA Manager and receive training and an induction into both the hospital work and Rising Sun’s wider services. If unqualified, we will support you to complete a formal domestic abuse qualification on passing your probation.

Equal Opportunities

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups, as we are on a journey to increase diversity in our team. Flexible working is available in most roles, and we strive to accommodate the needs of all applicants and team members.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support to Survivors

• Be present in the hospitals daily to respond to referrals or requests for domestic abuse advice and to meet with survivors. 
• Ensure that survivors are aware of their rights and options and explain the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available to them.
• Produce safety plans with the client, enabling them to assess and manage their own safety.
• Carry out needs assessments, including DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence) risk assessment, to effectively deliver holistic, survivor centred support.
• Work in partnership with hospital staff, safeguarding departments and other services e.g. the police, housing, social services, mental health (amongst others) to advocate for survivors and complete referrals to ongoing support services where appropriate.
• Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) meetings and refer service users to MARAC when appropriate.
• Assist clients in gaining access to solicitors, benefits agencies, housing departments, education, medical treatment, counselling, support networks, community groups, employment support etc.
• Recognise, respect and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking access to services, including those from minority groups or with protected characteristics
• Safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; working within safeguarding policies, Child Protection Procedures and local procedures for safeguarding adults at risk.
• Maintain accurate client records, outcome and monitoring data. Prepare information or reports for the monitoring and evaluation of the service.
• Complete daily ward rounds to raise awareness and identify any potential DA support needs for staff or patients.
• Participate in an out of hours rota, providing an on-call phone support service to hospital staff on Friday evenings and weekend days as timetabled.

Partnership Working and Training

• Promote the HIDVA service in the hospitals and build positive relationships with hospital staff, in particular safeguarding teams and clinicians.
• Attend safeguarding, mental health and frequent attenders meetings to screen patients for potential domestic abuse and provide advice to staff.  Together with any other helpful meetings that may arise.
• Deliver training to staff in various health settings across Kent to raise awareness of domestic abuse, safe enquiry and appropriate responding.

General

• Uphold the values and good name of Rising Sun at all times, represent the organisation in a way that is consistent with its philosophy and ethos and in line with all Rising Sun’s policies.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision, training and development opportunities.
• Develop your understanding of trauma informed work and embed in your day-to-day practice.
• Maintain an up to date working knowledge to be able to advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies, such as housing options, legislation and welfare.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures, including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities in keeping with the nature of this post, as may be required from time to time.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Qualifications

• Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) qualification (desirable)
• Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) qualification (desirable)
• Health qualification (desirable)
   

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse, including high risk clients, and assessing client risks and needs
• Experience of co-producing short- and longer-term risk management, safety and support plans with survivors and their children
• Experience of delivering training (desirable)
• Experience working with the police, social services and MARAC
• Experience of lone working and able to work on own initiative
• Experience working with people with mental health needs, substance misuse, other complex needs
• Experience of working in a hospital / health setting (desirable)
• Knowledge of criminal and civil legal remedies and housing law relating to domestic abuse
• Knowledge of domestic abuse risk assessment tools including DASH and extensive understanding of the MARAC process
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding relating to adults with care and support needs and children
• Up to date knowledge of the welfare benefits system and the ability to ensure service users maximise their benefit entitlement (desirable)
• Knowledge of local services and DA Specialists across Kent & Medway (desirable)

Skills and attributes

• Ability to netork face to face and virtually, to develop new contacts and partnerships
• Ability to train professionals on recognising domestic abuse and responding appropriately (desirable)
• Ability to motivate yourself and work independently on your own initiative
• Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
• Competent using Microsoft office programmes, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passionate about the aim and principles of Rising Sun
• Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
• Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (post holder will be required to attend meetings and across our areas of work)
• Able to work some evenings and weekends
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

Safeguarding Statement

Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits to team members including:

• 25 days annual leave per year
• A bonus day of leave for your birthday
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) and also discounts in shops and attractions
• Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)

How to apply

For further information about both Rising Sun and this role, please visit our website. Please fill out an application form if you feel this role would be a good fit for your skills and experience, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your personal statement.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales please.

We are working in partnership with Emmaus Village Carlton (EVC), a flagship Emmaus community, who give hope and a sense of belonging to those who have experienced homelessness or social exclusion by creating a safe and supported community and opportunities to develop. They are a respected local charity and social enterprise with a unique self-funded model, and capacity for up to 45 Companions to live and gain work experience on site, who are supported by the staff team and volunteers.

They are now seeking a new Head of Finance, who will be a pro-active member of the Senior Leadership Team and actively contribute to the smooth running and ongoing development of the organisation. The Head of Finance will provide effective leadership of the financial management of EVC, across both the social enterprise and charitable objectives, as well as overseeing administrative and IT support, working closely with the IT support provider and the Administration Assistant to achieve good operational performance.

With a sharp rise in homelessness being seen across the country and the cost-of- living crisis heavily impacting local communities, this is a hugely exciting time to join a dynamic organisation with a strong purpose and unique approach to supporting people experiencing homelessness.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or part qualified with significant relevant experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in financial reporting, financial planning, strategic planning and budgeting.
• 3+ years’ experience in a senior management / leadership role.
• Experience of managing in house payroll systems, including HMRC and pension requirements. 

We are seeking an agile and resilient individual, who is highly self-motivated and demonstrates integrity, compassion and empathy. 

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Emmaus Village Carlton, Bedfordshire, MK43 7LQ / scope for occasional homeworking

Closing date: 17th July 2025

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the EOD on the 24th July prior to shortlisting on the 25th July

Interviews with Emmaus Village Carlton: TBC

Are you an experienced ICT professional who enjoys solving problems and supporting others to work efficiently?

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team as an ICT Officer, helping to maintain our systems, support users in their use of technology, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day technology operations across the MND Association.

As an ICT Officer, you'll be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality ICT services and support, playing a key role in ensuring staff and volunteers have the tools they need to work effectively. You'll bring solid technical knowledge and a collaborative approach, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly, work well under pressure, and provide reliable support.

Alongside day-to-day responsibilities, you will also support a range of technology projects as part of continuous improvements at the MND Association. This includes contributing to the implementation of new systems such as CRM, applicant tracking and HR systems. The role will also support future developments to enhance service desk delivery and improve the use of the Microsoft 365 platform, such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and other key systems across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first and second line technical support for hardware, software and telecoms services
• Provide advice, training and documentation for staff and volunteers across the MND Association, both office and regionally based
• Support and maintain Microsoft 365 services and communication systems
• Configure and manage ADS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Intune settings
• Set up and manage telephony systems, including Teams and voicemail services
• Maintain and document network cabling and infrastructure
• Prepare and configure client devices, and apply service packs and updates
• Set up and induct new users and manage access permissions for new starters and leavers
• Support equipment management for meeting rooms and shared devices
• Assist with project delivery and disaster recovery testing

About You:

• Strong understanding of networks and Windows operating systems (including ADS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy)
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Exchange and Intune
• Experience providing IT support and training to users with varied levels of experience
• Able to manage patching, system testing and setup of Windows-based devices
• Familiar with mobile telephony and communication systems
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and working in a hybrid team environment
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Organised and able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively
• Empathetic approach to user support, with clear communication skills

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week. With flexibility to attend the office more regularly in line with business requirements.

This is a hybrid role based in Northampton, with occasional travel to our London office.

We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Working knowledge of computer networks and experience supporting, maintaining and configuring MS Exchange, Microsoft 365 apps and Windows Server operating systems.
• Strong customer service skills with experience of delivering support, advice and training to end users with varied IT literacy. Including the ability to relate problems and solutions in a non-technical way.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks, think logically and demonstrate problem solving skills.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

If you're ready to take the next step in your ICT career and want to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.