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Women-only post (Section 7(2)(d) applies)
Team Leader – Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation (Cheshire West and Chester)
Salary: £28,444 per annum
Hours: 32 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: To be confirmed
About WHAG
WHAG is a leading charity delivering high‑quality, trauma‑informed support to women, men and families affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, homelessness and relationship breakdown across the Northwest. Our work is rooted in empowerment, choice, strength and change, supporting people to rebuild their lives safely and independently.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to lead and coordinate our Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Service in Cheshire West and Chester. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will provide strong operational leadership, ensure high‑quality service delivery, and develop effective partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders.
You will support and supervise staff, oversee casework quality, manage risk, contribute to service development, and ensure contractual and safeguarding requirements are met. This role includes participation in a 24/7 on‑call rota and occasional evening and weekend work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a trauma‑informed domestic abuse safe accommodation service
- Provide supervision, case management and quality assurance to staff and volunteers
- Manage referrals, risk assessments, safeguarding concerns and crisis responses
- Ensure effective multi‑agency working, including MARAC and local partnership forums
- Monitor service outcomes, complete reporting and contribute to service improvement
- Support recruitment, induction and development of staff and volunteers
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and legislation
About You
You will have:
- Experience supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking
- Experience of strengths‑based risk assessment, including DASH RIC
- Strong experience of multi‑agency working and managing complex cases
- Proven ability to manage, supervise and motivate teams
- A trauma‑informed, person‑centred approach to service delivery
- Knowledge of safeguarding, housing, welfare benefits and relevant legislation
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Essential Requirements
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience (with willingness to work towards Level 5)
- Ability to travel across the contract area and access to a car
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on‑call rota
- Enhanced DBS check
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days (pro‑rata) plus bank holidays
- Pension via NEST
- Health plan and employee wellbeing support
- Flexible working (for non‑rota posts)
- Bike‑to‑work and tech salary‑sacrifice schemes
- Free parking and charity worker discounts
WHAG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Outreach Housing Support Worker
Salary Banding: £28,893.00 per annum with potential to progress through salary band.
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term contract
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Hatfield / Hybrid / Hertfordshire travel - Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity that has supported vulnerable young people across Hertfordshire since 1998. We’re a professional, passionate and supportive team, working together to prevent and relieve youth homelessness.
Make a real difference
You’ll deliver high‑quality housing advice to young people aged 18–24, helping them understand their realistic housing options and navigate moments of crisis. Working closely with colleagues and partners, you’ll support effective engagement to prevent current or repeat homelessness.
The young people we work with are inspiring and resilient, but often face complex challenges with little support. We’re looking for someone with empathy, patience and determination who can help them overcome barriers and move forward with confidence.
What you’ll bring
- A full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- A strong passion for supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs.
- Dedicated to providing inclusive and compassionate support to people from all backgrounds.
- A strong understanding of the challenges facing homeless young people
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and motivate young people
- Confidence managing varied workloads and competing priorities
- Strong organisation, record‑keeping and IT skills (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
- A clear understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries and integrity
- The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
- Flexibility in approach and a commitment to learning and development
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector (desirable)
What we offer
- A supportive, knowledgeable and collaborative team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 with service)
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working
- Mileage paid for work‑related travel
- People’s Pension and Group Life Insurance
- BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company sick pay scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Ongoing training and development, including secondment opportunities
- Long service awards, refer‑a‑friend scheme and monthly staff draws (early finish or lunch with your manager!)
If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, take pride in supporting others, and want to be part of a charity where people genuinely care, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well and making a difference, then we would love to hear from you!
To apply please go to our website and click the link to apply. We require a covering letter or Video showcasing your skills and experience relevant to the role along with you CV. Please ensure you upload these documents to our recruitment portal to complete the application process.
Closing Date 30 April 2026. Recruitment afternoon will be held on 5th May 2026 therefore please ensure you are able to be available and if successful there will be a further personal interview stage held on a date to be confirmed. If you need any reasoable adjustments or access arrangements throughout the interview and application process please contact us and we will endeavour to support your needs.
To apply please go to our website and click the link for Outreach Housing Support Worker
Recruitment afternoon will be held on 5th May 2026, therefore please ensure you are available to attend this date and if successful there will be a personal interview stage held on a date to be confirmed.
Equal Opportunities
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support for young people and their families

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We're looking for two kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Workers to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets. No personal care or experience required.
£29,500 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager
- Conducting regular flat checks and medication spot checks.
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support plans / risk assessment plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to access local activities and services to maintain and improve health and well-being, avoid hospital admission, support to access and maximise welfare benefits
About you:
Relationship-building: Empathy and respect for all individuals, with the ability to build relationships and understand people's motive and perspectives.
Motivation: Committed to making a positive impact for individuals.
Adaptability: Resilience and flexibility in changing circumstances, with the ability to work under pressure and deal with uncertain or unexpected outcomes
Communication: The ability to collaborate with and influence a wide range of people in person and through written communication
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
- Past or present experience in providing support to people with mental health, Learning Disability, Substance misuse and Autism.
Desirable:
- Worked in a customer care setting with transferrable skills.
About us:
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
About the Role
Headway East London is looking for a compassionate and motivated Community Support Worker to support adults living with brain injury across our 13 London borough catchment area. You will support members in their own homes and local communities. This is a varied, people-focused role where you will work one to one in the community, helping individuals live with greater independence, confidence and choice.
You will provide support plans to offer support to manage activities at home, maximise opportunities and choices, support wellbeing and provide advocacy. Find out more about our Community Support Work service here: Community Support Work – Headway East London.
We have 3 available positions, two permanent contracts and a one fixed term contract for 12 months (maternity cover).
If you want a role where your work genuinely changes lives, makes a real difference every day and aligns with strong charitable values, we would love to hear from you.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct support sessions to a regular caseload of members in the community as a lone worker with remote office assistance.
- You will work to maximise and maintain their autonomy and independence in their home environment or within the local community.
- You will work collaboratively with the member to plan, organise and implement daily activities by developing daily and weekly structure and wellbeing plans.
- You will be responsible for being the first responder, with remote manager support, in the event of any incidents, safeguarding issues or behaviour that challenges during support sessions.
- Accompany and support members to appointments with health and statutory care providers and provide accurate notes for future reference.
- Accompany and support members to access social, leisure, educational and vocational activities in the community.
- Maintain a maximum income for members through completing benefit and grant entitlement and assist with financial budgeting.
- Provide appropriate and relevant advice, information and advocacy to members and their families. Where appropriate liaise with other professionals and statutory and non-statutory organisations to make referrals or signpost to appropriate support services.
- Maintain accurate and factual monitoring notes on our online database and report any incidents.
- Conduct and monitor specific therapy / support / rehabilitation and risk management plans in accordance with case managers, therapists and other cprofessionals as required.
Key Relationships - Internal and External
Internal: Staff within the Service Department, Members (service users) and
their families and carers
External: External partners
Other
Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability.
Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser
Salary: £30,000 pa
35 hours per week, 25 days A/L + contributory pension scheme
Birmingham Settlement has an opportunity to join our Money Advice Team as an experienced Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser.
As an experienced Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser you will already have a background in providing effective, high-quality debt and welfare benefits advice to a wide range of clients in differing circumstance.
Based at our Newtown office with outreach work in other areas of the city, you will be adaptable with excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage your own workload.
You will be joining a long established and professional Money Advice Team providing specialist advice with a holistic approach that covers all areas of debt and welfare benefit along with training to build and continually improve money management and financial capability.
This is a great opportunity to join a progressive charity making a real difference to people’s lives – see our website
For an informal discussion about the role call Theresa Gniadkowski
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
For an application pack visit our website or email us or write to Human Resources, Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre, 600 Kingstanding Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SH.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th April 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: Friday 8th May 2026
Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303
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We’re looking for a Caseworker to join our small, dedicated Services Team at Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), a national benevolent charity supporting railway people and their families across the UK. Railway Benefit Fund is a charity which provides support to current, former and retired railway people and their families across the UK. We offer help to those in rail who need us. From financial grants and confidential advice, to online tools and a legal helpline, we provide a range of services designed to provide support through life’s unexpected events. Our assistance extends not just to those working in passenger rail, but also to the wider rail supply chain as well as freight and supporting staff.
This is a role where you’ll make a genuine difference. You’ll work directly with beneficiaries, offering practical and financial support, understanding their situation, and helping them access the help they need with empathy and compassion.
As a case worker, you will:
· Be the first point of contact for beneficiaries who apply to us for support
· Assist beneficiaries with grant applications and grant administration
· Connect beneficiaries to RBF partnerships and external agencies
· Provide a non-judgemental, practical, and supportive welfare service
· Familiarity with disability and welfare benefits rights and support
· Be the friendly voice for all grant and support enquiries
We’re looking for someone who:
· Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and good judgement
· Has experience as a caseworker or a similar role
· Has an understanding of welfare benefits, debt, or financial hardship, or the willingness to learn
· Can manage a varied workload and communicate clearly with a wide range of people
The full job description, including key responsibilities and person specification, can be found in the supporting documents below.
RBF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
If you’d like to be part of a small team that provides meaningful support every day, we’d love to hear from you.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any reasonable adjustments or additional options you’d like to request, please contact our office.
To apply please click on apply now and submit your CV and covering letter. Our contact details can be found in the attached vacancy advert.
The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd April 2026.
Interviews will be held at our Crewe Office on Monday 27th April 2026.
To provide advice and support to railway people and their families, improving the lives of current, former and retired workers wherever they are.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable Information & Advice Generalist Adviser to join our team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.
In this role, you will provide vital information, advice and practical support to older people, their carers and families, helping them to navigate challenges around welfare benefits, housing, care and other key areas of later life.
You will work directly with clients through appointments, telephone and email, as well as taking part in outreach and occasional home visits. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same, requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail and a calm, empathetic approach.
Alongside delivering advice, you will support casework, maintain accurate records and work closely with colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations to ensure a joined-up service.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference, supporting older people to understand their rights, access the support available to them and feel more confident and in control of their lives.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



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Location: National Support Centre, London SE1
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £40k
Closing Date: 1st May 2026
Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us deliver and expand our core bursary and welfare services and support the needs of seafarers. You will manage our highly renowned Slater scholarship fund and other training bursaries, together with the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and careers advice and guidance resources.
You’ll be expected to have a good understanding of seafaring training and certification requirements and have experience of working in the not-for-profit sector. A background working in the maritime sector is helpful but not essential.
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Bursary and Welfare Manager to join our team.
About the role
This new role is to manage the bursary and welfare services of Marine Society. This requires an in depth understanding of seafarer’s needs and the training and certification they require to progress in their careers, both at sea and ashore. The manager will also oversee wider aspects of careers information and guidance and assisting with fundraising activity
Responsibilities
· Assess and process all bursary applications, including Slater Scholarships, Worcester, Hanway and Green Skills bursaries against clearly defined eligibility criteria
· Authorise the award of financial bursaries and approve beneficiary claims and expenses
· Maximise the use bursary funding and ensure successful outcomes for beneficiaries
· Identify new bursary funding opportunities and devise bids in collaboration with the fundraising team
· Manage the bursary and Coming Ashore programme restricted funds. Monitor and report on expenditure and activity
· Manage the operation of the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and ensure its sustainability
· Produce statistical reports and analysis pertaining to bursaries and welfare services for internal and external stakeholders.
· Put in place and maintain online and physical resources that provide seafarers with information, advice and guidance and supports maritime career development.
· To lead the annual Matrix accreditation process
· Work with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to ensure the effective marketing of bursary and welfare provision through a range of media and ensure the website remains up to date and relevant to seafarer needs.
· Represent Marine Society on external committees and forums that relate to welfare, including Merchant Navy Welfare Board and Nautilus Slater Management Committee
Requirements
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualifications/experience
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the training needs of UK and international seafarers including their welfare and certification routes within the maritime sector both at sea and ashore
- Experience of working as team leader or manager in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience of preparing and presenting reports to management team and funders as required
- Ability to use social media and press effectively to inform and promote seafarer welfare and professional development.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


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Senior Caseworker – Pathways
Location: Disability Action & Advice Centre, 4, Waldegrave Road, Teddington TW11 8HT
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 to £36,000 (depending on experience)
Ruils is run by, and for, Disabled people. We exist to remove the barriers that prevent Disabled people from living independent lives. Our vision is a society where all individuals have choice and control to live independently. We provide information, advice, advocacy, befriending and activities to our clients and their families.
Pathways is a specialised welfare advice service that provides information, advice, advocacy and representation for Disabled adults (over the age of 18) living in the Richmond Borough. We work with clients, supporting them to navigate the complex Housing, Benefits and Social Care systems. In this role, you would be providing information, guidance and advice to Disabled people and their families, enabling them to have more choice and control over their lives.
We are also part of a larger network of Disabled-led advice services. Working together, we have developed pathways for Disabled trainee case workers, collated data on Housing and Benefits issues and have fed into important consultations and campaigns.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for you to work one-to-one with clients to effect change, whilst also having a positive impact on the wider system.
We are looking for someone who:
- Will bring experience of supporting people with complex welfare, housing or social care issues.
- Is confident advocating on behalf of clients when needed.
- Has an understanding of the welfare benefits system, disability rights and the Social Model of Disability.
- Can break down complex information so it feels clear and manageable.
- Works in a calm, methodical way, keeping accurate records.
- Is compassionate, patient and values-driven.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide timely and accurate advice on welfare benefits, housing and social care to support Disabled people to live independently.
- Analyse clients’ situations, identify solutions and guide them through complex systems, signposting where appropriate.
- Work with clients on a short to medium term basis, helping with referrals, forms, letters, appeals and navigating processes.
- Support clients to gather evidence and prepare for Benefit or Housing applications and appeals, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Attend key meetings and appeals with clients, advocating for them and helping them put their case forward confidently.
- Develop accessible information resources (guides, bulletins) to help clients navigate health, care, benefits and housing systems.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, contributing to forums, campaigns and shared problem-solving.
- Provide supervision and support to trainee caseworkers, including induction, case file reviews and contributing to their development.
What we can offer you:
- A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different.
- An experienced and supportive leadership team.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working.
- Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team.
- A cycle to work scheme.
- An employee assistance programme (EAP).
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We will guarantee an interview to all Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
A full Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. To apply, please visit our recruitment page via the ‘Apply’ button
Closing date: 17 April 2026.
Interviews: 19 May 2026 (face-to-face).
Our mission is to provide a range of services and activities to enable individuals to be independent and to live life to the full.
Citizens Advice Surrey Heath (CA-SH) is an independent local charity and a company limited by guarantee.
We provide free, confidential, impartial, and independent advice and information for the benefit of the local community, to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and to ensure individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge or an inability to express their needs effectively.
The Role
Reporting to the Chair of the Trustee Board, the Chief Officer
● Is responsible to the Trustee Board for the management and leadership of Citizens Advice Surrey Heath.
● Represents Citizens Advice Surrey Heath to funders, partners and stakeholders.
● Ensures the delivery of a high quality, impartial and confidential service, utilising both paid staff and volunteers.
● Is responsible for the continuing funding, planning and financial management of the service.
● Represents the organisation in Surrey Heath and contributes to the overall provision of strategic advice services in the borough.
In particular, the priorities for the Chief Officer in 2026 will be to
● Manage CA-SH’s external relationships, with our funders and the Surrey Heath community generally, to ensure satisfaction with the delivery of current projects.
● Build on the current income base, in terms of increased existing project budgets, new projects, and diversifying the income base.
● Explore opportunities to potentially integrate with other local Citizens Advice in Surrey to ensure long-term sustainability and strengthen our impact, in line with the new Unitary Authority structure.
The role requires working closely with the Operations Manager, who will be responsible for staff, volunteers, and, generally, the internal CA-SH operation.
Person specification
Essential
1. Understanding of the voluntary sector and, in particular, knowledge of the strategic and policy environment in which the advice sector, and particularly Citizens Advice operates.
2. Proven ability to devise and implement strategic development and resource plans, particularly in the area of service development, staff development and the management of change.
3. Demonstrable track record of successful income generation and diversification, through promoting services, fundraising, and other activities.
4. Proven track record of devising funded projects, setting them up for delivery and delivering them against agreed targets.
5. Proven ability to lead, motivate and contribute to a team.
6. Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control.
7. Effective communication and presentation skills in person and in writing, to include researching and interpreting complex information and producing clear verbal and written reports, both internally and externally.
8. Proven ability to earn and maintain the trust of stakeholders.
9. Track record in project management.
Desirable
1. Understanding of, and commitment to, Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies.
2. Broad understanding of the operation of local and national government, and the administration of public and legal services, including an understanding of commissioning.
3. Demonstrable ability in people management, particularly in the voluntary sector.
4. Ability to create a positive working environment in which equity and diversity are well managed, and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best.
5. Ability to communicate and work well with a governing body.
6. Track record of managing ICT in a working environment, including ICT business planning, managing information and supplier relations.
Staff Benefits
● 6% Employer Pension Contribution
● A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity, and flexibility
● Flexible, hybrid working
● Free parking
● Ongoing personal training and development
● The chance to work with amazing people and a nationally recognised charity.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead CPAG’s strategic legal work at an important time in the organisation’s fight to end child poverty. As Head of Strategic Litigation, you will oversee and carry out CPAG’s work using legal cases for positive impact, to benefit families and children in poverty. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of CPAG’s legal work, in addition to managing CPAG’s legal practice and playing an active role in conducting high-profile litigation on a day-to-day basis.
We are looking for someone who is strategically minded and passionate about using the law to advocate for the rights of, and directly improve the lives of, families in poverty. The ideal candidate will be a solicitor (E&W qualified) with substantial post-qualification experience. You will have experience of conducting public law litigation and legal aid (publicly funded) work. You will be able to supervise the casework of colleagues, such as CPAG’s junior or trainee solicitor(s) and welfare benefit advisers, and support the professional development and wellbeing of your team. You may have experience of working with clients in vulnerable situations or with additional needs, for example, survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, disabled people or children and young people.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Head of Strategic Litigation job pack and application form.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us.
To apply, please return to us the application form, taking particular care to provide full details of how you meet the person specification.
Closing date for applications: 11.59pm, Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Interviews will be held at our London office: w/c 27 April 2026
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
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Grants and Welfare Services Administrator (known internally as Support Services Coordinator)
Location: Hybrid Working (Home and Office in Redditch); Minimum one day per week in the office
Employment Type: Part-Time; 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday); FTE 35 hours)
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 pro-rata (depending on experience)
Cavell is the charity supporting the nursing and midwifery family through tough times. We provide grants, advice and a listening ear to Nurses and Midwives who may feel alone and are struggling to cope. We are a small and friendly team committed to ensuring no Nurse or Midwife faces tough times alone.
The Role
To provide efficient and holistic support across Cavell. This role will support various services across the organisation, with a focus on giving colleagues the support they need to fulfil their roles as well as directly engaging with beneficiaries and coaching clients.
Person Profile
This role would suit someone who is organised and is adept at following processes and procedures and understands the importance of accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a friendly, positive and nonjudgemental attitude and will be professional, empathetic and have effective communication skills and a desire to support colleagues to fulfil their roles to the best of their ability.
Main Responsibilities
Please note, this role will require the successful candidate to review information which may contain distressing or triggering themes, including domestic abuse, homelessness, violence or mental health concerns. Looking after ourselves is important at Cavell and staff can access support through peer-peer supervision, Line Manager support and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Support Team Administrative Support
Providing administration support to the Support Team, including but not limited to:
- Review applications and accurately record key information onto the CRM system (Salesforce).
- Accurately input, update and maintain records and case data in Cavell’s CRM (Salesforce) and related systems.
- Assist with correspondence and follow-up communications to applicants and beneficiaries.
- Answer telephone calls from prospective and existing applicants.
- Liaise with individuals over the telephone and in writing.
- Reporting requirements, as necessary.
- Other duties as delegated to the post holder in support of the delivery of the service.
Wellbeing Conversations Coordination
Providing administration support to the Wellbeing Conversation Team, including but not limited to:
- Answer initial telephone and email queries about the wellbeing conversations service.
- Send follow-up booking emails to clients.
- Maintain client data within the CRM, ensuring accurate records.
- Assist with the production and distribution of materials relating to the wellbeing conversations service.
- Other duties as delegated to the post holder in support of the delivery of the service.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with good standards of literacy and numeracy.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Experience of working with CRM systems or databases.
- An understanding and working knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy when recording information, data entry and record keeping.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise effectively.
- Excellent communication skills over the telephone and in writing.
- Emotionally resilient and able to seek support from colleagues when experiencing an issue.
- Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, use own initiative and make decisions in line with policies and procedures.
Desirable:
- Experience of working within a grant-giving charity or healthcare-related organisation.
- Experience in handling information which may contain sensitive or distressing themes such as domestic abuse, homelessness, violence or mental health concerns.
- Experience of advising vulnerable individuals, who may be in distress.
- Experience of using Salesforce (CRM).
- Understanding of health and social care issues.
- Experience of running reports and accurate recording of information generated from CRM.
Benefits:
- A flexible, supportive working culture.
- 30 days of annual leave (pro-rata), including bank holidays.
- Up to an 8% employer pension contribution.
- Access to an employer assistance program.
- Enhanced sick pay (after probation).
- Enhanced family leave policies.
Application Process:
- Please click on the 'Apply' button to download the full job pack.
- Submit your CV of no more than two pages and your one page Covering Letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role by 12pm on Friday, 17th of April.
Your Cover Letter should include:
- Your notice period.
- Your preferred working hours.
- Why you are interested in working for Cavell.
- Your relevant administrative experience.
For candidates who are shortlisted for interview, interviews will be held week commencing 27th of April.
Supporting the nursing and midwifery family through tough times.
We are a Grant making Charity that helps individuals and dependants who are not able to work due to illness, injury and or infirmity. We help people across the industry, although, any applicant needs to have worked within the entertainment industry for at least seven years. In addition to our main fund we also offer emergency crisis grants and benefits advice and support. The Fund plays a leading role in Acting for Others, a charity made up of a network of theatrical charities aimed at fundraising to provide support to people in the profession who are experiencing difficulties.
We are a charity that also owns and manages a multi-tenant building in London, providing space to other charities, and businesses. As landlords, we’re responsible for the day-to-day running of the building, co-ordinating maintenance and looking after our service maintained offices on the 2nd floor.
The Royal Theatrical Fund is a Charity incorporated with a Royal Charter. The charity was established by Charles Dickens in 1839, a new Royal Charter with a wider remit was granted in 1974.
The anticipated split between the areas of work 70% grant applications, 20% office management, and 10% fund raising activities.
Duties and Key responsibilities:
- The role will be to co-ordinate the grant-making operations, working closely with the Grant Manager/Welfare Advisor in processing all Grants and collating all relevant information for presentation at the Fund’s monthly Board meeting.
- Dealing with general enquiries for support and assisting people to apply, offering a friendly supportive ear to people who call.
- Entering Information on the database.
- Assisting in the management of the building, monitoring and ensuring all health & safety policies are followed, including managing cleaning and maintenance companies.
- Assisting with the events including Acting for Others fundraising activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential-
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
Numeracy skills to be able to assess income and expenditure and handle budgets
Strong time management and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Understanding of data protection legislation and the principles of confidentiality
Experience of using CRM databases
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Experience of working in a grant making charity
Understanding of the difficulties faced by people on a low income
Desirable-
Experience of using Beacon CRM/Salesforce
Experience of working in the entertainment industry.
Other Requirements-
Satisfactory DBS check
Willingness to work on occasions outside of normal office hours
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum (pro rata)
Normal Hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Benenden Health Care Insurance
Pension: Peoples Pension Company contribution 5%
Start Date: Immediately (subject to pre-employment checks)
Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital, WC1
About Citizens Advice Camden
Citizens Advice Camden is a well-respected local charity with more than 85 years’ experience of delivering free, independent and impartial advice and casework services to those most in need.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-regarded and innovative project contributing to achieving positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable families in England and beyond whose sick children are being treated at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital (GOSH) We also provide an ‘open door’ service to our GOSH partners such as social workers and family support officers in our areas of expertise.
You will be expected to deliver high quality holistic advice and in-depth casework to families with children who are patients at GOSH across all Citizens Advice issue areas and this will include complex housing issues and with benefits cases up to appeal level.
Whilst we are keen to provide paid to train opportunities where we can, this role is not suitable for a trainee and such applications cannot be considered. Please check the person specification below to ensure you meet the requirements for the role before applying.
What you will bring to the role
- Relevant experience of client-centred advice work with competency in welfare benefits and housing casework.
- Experience of researching complex advice issues including those outside of your advice experience
- Meet the accreditation requirements to the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) quality framework to advice and casework levels. Documentary evidence of accreditation will be required.
Being available onsite is an important aspect of this role and so this role is hybrid working.The exact split between remote/onsite working will be by agreement with the line manager and to meet the needs of the project which could change over time. This role is not suitable for remote working only.
To apply complete our application form and online application process at Adviser.
Closing deadline for applications is: 9.00am on Friday 24 April 2026
If you have recently applied for this role, please do not apply again.
Early applications are encouraged as we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the role before the closing date.
CVs are not accepted.
Interview date: 29 and 29 April 2026
Interviews will be held on Zoom.
The successful candidates will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK, complete a satisfactory DBS check, and complete and comply with GOSH honorary status requirements.
Citizens Advice Camden is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Job Title: Floating Support Worker
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £15,514.27 per annum
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Floating Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our dispersed refuge accommodation in Warwickshire. This service will provide emergency accommodation across Warwickshire with high-quality domestic abuse support, ‘by-and-for’ services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children.
The post holder will provide high quality support and safety planning to survivors and their children who are fleeing domestic abuse. This includes enabling survivors to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
The Floating Support Worker (FSW) will carry a caseload of survivors of domestic abuse to enable them to provide a more holistic and intensive support package. They will work closely with survivors from the point of crisis through to move on from the emergency accommodation. FSWs will work in partnership with both statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that the whole range of survivors’ needs are met.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 27 April 2026
Interview Date: 8 May 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
