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Do you thrive on initiative and balance kindness and understanding with strong organisational skills? Can you support 24 older women to move from temporary accomodation to their new homes?
The Sheppard Trust provides homes for older women in housing need, and we support them to live independently. We reduce loneliness and isolation by fostering a supportive community spirit.
We're planning to move to brand-new, purpose built accommodation near Hampton Court village in Surrey. Whilst we wait for the build to complete, 20 of our existing residents are temporarily housed in Mill Hill, with 4 housed in Greenford. Their new homes are expected to be ready in July 2026. The aim of this role is to support these residents before, during and after our move, as well as to plan, organise and deliver the logistics of the moves.
We're a small friendly team who are currently flexibly hybrid working. This role is based on 21 hours a week, with two visits per week to Mill Hill and occasional visits to Greenford and Hampton Court. The rest of the work could be carried out from home if desired. From July to September when the moves take place the workload will be higher and more on-site attendance may be necessary on move days.
The right appointment is important to us, so we're willing to discuss proposals for alternative working arrangements including adding additional responsibilities to create a full time role. There will be the opportunity to apply for permanent positions at the new site if wished.
You’ll bring:
- excellent people skills, and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people
- an understanding of the needs and concerns of older people and the desire to make a difference to their wellbeing
- the ability to work proactively and independently using your own initiative
- a strong commitment to safeguarding.
We can offer:
- hybrid working
- a salary in the range of £35K – £37.5K pro rata
- membership of the Social Housing Pension Scheme (defined contribution)
For more information please see the full job description and person specification attached.
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Independent living for older women in housing need
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Team: Community Operations
Location: Hybrid in Truro, Cornwall with regular travel across the region
Work pattern: 35 hours per week to include occasional weekends and evenings once or twice a month
Salary: Up to £30,809.83 per year
Contract: Permanent
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager:
- Lead high-quality volunteer management across a defined geographical area, ensuring that volunteer-led activities are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with organisational policies and best practice
- Responsible for the full volunteer lifecycle, including the recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing support of a diverse volunteer team
- Play a vital part in enabling the successful delivery of Cats Protection’s work across centres, branches, regional hubs, and specific projects
About the Community Operations team:
- The community operations team is responsible for supporting our volunteers in centres and branches to work towards our strategy – All for Cats.
- Our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home.
- The team consists of a Regional Community Operations Manager, Branch Development Manager and Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager plus the wider volunteering teams
What we’re looking for in our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager:
- Experience of team leading/supervising employees and volunteers
- Good understanding of volunteer management
- Demonstrates empathy and understanding when addressing emotive issues
- Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 25 January 2026
Interview date: 05 February 2026
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- in-person interview at Cornwall Cat Centre
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Lifeline
Location: Remote with travel across the UK, approximately once per month (more frequent initially) to facilitate meetings, provide presentations and line management
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Salary: Up to £49,655.50 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This role requires a basic DBS check.
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our National Lifeline Service Manager:
- lead the team to ensure the day to day running of our Lifeline service
- line management of the Lifeline Managers across the UK
- shape and manage any planned expansion of the project into new areas
- promote and develop the service across the sector
About the Lifeline team:
- Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse
- the majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services.
- the service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.
- our team consists of a National Lifeline Service Manager, Lifeline Managers and Lifeline Caseworkers
What we’re looking for in our National Lifeline Service Manager:
- experience in leading teams
- experience of working with or on behalf of vulnerable adults/families
- excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relations
- ability to deal with sensitive situations and cope under pressure in an appropriate manner
- strong organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage workload
- project management skills
- a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle or good access to public transport with connections across the UK
- strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 23 January 2026
Virtual interview date: w/c 16 February 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- video screening
- virtual interview
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team Manager – Safer Renting
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: London SE17 / Hybrid working
Are you passionate about housing justice and protecting renters’ rights? Join Cambridge House as a Team Manager in our Safer Renting Team and make a real difference in the lives of private renters.
As part of our dynamic team, you will:
- Lead and inspire a team of tenancy rights caseworkers, ensuring high-quality advice and casework services.
- Support and develop your team, managing performance and well-being to help them thrive.
- Deliver expert tenancy rights advice and advocacy.
- Shape the future of our service, contributing to research, campaigns, and service development initiatives.
We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a commitment to social justice, and experience in housing advice or casework. If you’re ready to empower renters and drive positive change, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary of £38,000 per annum
- Permanent, full-time role with opportunities for growth
- Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a tangible impact
- Hybrid and Flexible working arrangements
- Join an organisation with a diverse and incredible group of people providing pioneering and high-quality services.
To apply please download the recruitment pack. .Completed applications should be emailed to us and must include your CV ( which should include 2 reference contacts) and a supporting statement outlining your interest and suitabilty for the role . You will also be asked to complete and return our Diversity monitoring form and Criminal Records Declaration form, both of which can be found on our recruitment page. The sucessful applicant will need to undergo a DBS check (enhanced) . Interviews will be held on Saturday 14th February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Please note that this vacancy is a fixed-term contract until May 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Our supporters are at the very heart of our fundraising efforts. The team responsible for data management, supporter care, and compliance plays a vital role in enabling our fundraising teams to operate effectively.
We work closely with Battersea colleagues, suppliers, and agencies acting on our behalf to collect, process, and analyse data. We are committed to supporting our generous donors and customers by ensuring their contributions are recognised and celebrated through outstanding customer care.
We ensure that all fundraising activities are carried out with diligence, care, and in full compliance with relevant regulations, using data-driven insights to maximise impact.
The Supporter Services Administrator is responsible for delivering excellent supporter care to existing, potential and previous supporters of Battersea, to develop relationships and maximise income for Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): To be confirmed. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a thriving and successful school, proudly judged Outstanding in every category by Ofsted in May 2017. Our most recent inspection in November 2024 reaffirmed this status, highlighting our commitment to excellence. Ofsted noted:
“The high expectations of ‘Excellence, Every Child, Every Day’ underpin all that happens at school.” — Ofsted, November 2024
We are a five-form entry primary academy, currently educating over 1,100 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. As the largest primary free school in the country, our growth and success have been made possible through the support of the Harris Federation, the Department for Education, and Thurrock Council.
We are a sister school to Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, along with the other Academies in the Harris Federation. We work very closely together and share the very best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding.
Our vision, “Excellence, Every Child, Every Day,” is at the heart of everything we do.
Our core values — Manners, Perseverance, Responsibility, Community, and Achievement — are the foundation of our academy. These values are consistently modelled by pupils, staff, and families alike, both within and beyond the school gates. They shape our culture and contribute to the exceptional outcomes our children achieve year after year.
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Summary
We are looking to appoint a Sports Coach at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower to support children in their PE lessons and clubs and lead the establishment of the EA Legacy Football Academy.
The actual salary for this role will be £24,060 (37.5 hours per week 38 weeks per year). The position is offered as a fixed-term contract to December 2026.
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Main Areas of Responsibility
As Sports Coach, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading specialised football sessions for the KS1 and KS2 children selected to participate in the EA Legacy Football Academy
- Being part of the selection process in identifying talented students to join the EA Legacy Football Academy
- Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for PE lessons, clubs and sessions are to the specification of the teacher requisitions
- Preparing equipment for sporting fixtures
- Helping with the organisation and running of events such as sports presentation evening, sports days, inter-school competitions
- Maintaining all sports equipment and ensure that storage rooms are kept clean and tidy and that equipment is stored in a safe and orderly fashion when not in use
- Supervising and supporting identified children in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
- Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified child's learning needs
- Assisting in evaluating identified children’s progress through agreed assessment activities
- Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress and needs
- Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
- Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels
- Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
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Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our learning disabilities service in Hertfordshire.
£23,046.00 per annum, working 32 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
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
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing.
Driving is mandatory for this role.
This role requires sleep-in shifts at the service.
What you'll do:
* Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the customer;
* Communicating with a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams;
* Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements;
* Consistently reviewing the customer's life goals and their progress towards achieving them, in partnership with them and those important to them;
* Supporting the customer with personal care;
* Reporting any observations relating to customer welfare;
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.
About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and is able to facilitate connections with new people and places;
* Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming;
* Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis;
* Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence;
* Prefers working as part of a group or team;
* Is persistent and determined in adverse circumstances;
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
* Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
* Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties;
Desirable:
* Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities.
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.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Kingston.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This role is responsible for delivering person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, independence, and tenancy sustainment for service users with diverse and often complex needs. You will assess referrals, coproduce and review SMART support and risk management plans, and work in partnership with external agencies to ensure access to health, education, employment, and community resources. The role involves supporting independent living skills, financial stability, and recovery while preventing relapse or hospitalisation. You will maintain accurate records, uphold organisational policies, and contribute to service monitoring and development. Acting as a positive representative of Hestia, you will build strong relationships with service users, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You have extensive experience supporting individuals with diverse needs, aspirations, and associated risks, delivering high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence and well-being. Skilled in key working, support planning, and risk assessment, you focus on empowering service users to achieve their goals while managing potential challenges effectively.
With a strong understanding of welfare benefits, housing options, and statutory legislation, you are able to navigate complex systems to secure appropriate support for clients. You are confident liaising with external professionals and partner agencies to coordinate and enhance support packages, ensuring a holistic and informed approach.
Your knowledge of health and safety, particularly when working in service users' homes, and your awareness of safeguarding principles ensure safe and ethical practice at all times. You also bring insight into the issues and treatments associated with mental health and substance misuse, allowing you to provide sensitive and informed care.
Highly organised and IT proficient, you maintain accurate digital records and case notes, ensuring compliance and accountability. You are also committed to continuous professional development, open to learning and growth, and willing to travel across the borough to meet service needs.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about using your skills to help us create a bright future for rescued animals?
Margaret Green Animal Rescue has been a trusted name in animal welfare for over 60 years, rehoming more than 60,000 animals. Now, we’re embarking on an ambitious five-year strategy to transform how we operate - using data and technology to create sharper insights, streamline processes, and ultimately help more animals find loving homes.
We are looking for someone to join our team who has great customer insight experience and who would relish the opportunity to build our next generation of data and digital solutions. This role will focus on business systems, bringing together our data and intelligence, and will work primarily within the fundraising and marketing team. At this stage we are not looking for programming or solution building expertise.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design, integrate and implementation of our new business data and intelligence solution.
- Create supporter, donor, volunteer, operations and customer insights.
- Transform processes and workflows to free up time for what matters most—animal welfare.
- Champion CRM data and insight with a data-led approach that connects strategy to real-world outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
- At least 3 years' experience leading insight and data strategy in a fundraising, marketing or customer CRM environment.
- Current knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance, with understanding of DPO needs and responsibilities.
- Proven experience in designing and interpreting data analysis and insights to inform strategic decisions.
- A proven track record in effective BI reporting, and process design optimisation.
- Ability to map and align data.
- Ability to engage stakeholders with compelling stories and solutions.
- Passion for animal welfare and a desire to make a tangible impact.
- Project management skills.
If you think this sounds like the role for you, fantastic! Please apply by sending your CV with a covering letter which demonstrates how you meet the essential requirements - we won't be able to consider anyone who only sends a CV.
Please note that this role will be based on-site at our Church Knowle centre near Wareham, in Dorset. Some hybrid working will be possible, with the expectation of the postholder being on-site in Church Knowle for at least 2-3 days per week.
Due to receiving a high number of applications, we regret that we are only able to reply to successful candidates.
Please include a covering letter with your CV outlining your relevant experience and reasons why you are interested in working for Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team Leader – Bridlington
Looking for a rewarding career in care? Join Moorview Care as a Team Leader! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering full training and a clear career path.
Salary: £13.35/hour
Sleep-in shift: £12.21/hour
Waking nights: £0.50/hour
Location: Bridlington
Type: Full-time (Day, Night, and Weekend shifts)
Could you be a positive role model? Coaching and guiding the team along with supporting new team members on induction will be a big part of the role.
Do you set a high bar for quality? You would be responsible for completing monthly audits, monitoring the Training Matrix and recruiting a top-rate team along with becoming part of a regional on-call rotation team.
Do you care about our team? Ensuring team compliance to our policies, arranging cover for absences and other rota management tasks would be included.
Could you provide feedback to our team? Conducting probation reviews, supervisions, ad-hoc documented discussions, team debriefs, annual performance & development reviews (APDR's), personal development plans(PDP's), Return to Work Interviews (RTWI) and any other 1-2-1 discussions with the team will be a vital part of the role.
Are you interested in client welfare and progress? You would be responsible for writing support plans, preparing and attending client reviews, supporting new clients to transition, and risk assessments.
Requirements:
• Caring, compassionate leader
• Experience in healthcare management preferred
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
• Driving license (preferred)
Experience:
• providing care: 2 years (required)
• supervisory: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
Benefits:
• Full training and development
• DBS check covered
• Clear career progression
• Pension scheme
• Supportive work environment
Note: No sponsorship for skilled worker visas.
You may have experience in the following: Care Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Lead Support Worker, Care Supervisor, Support Services Team Leader, Senior Care Worker, Supported Living Team Leader, Health & Social Care Team Leader, Shift Leader – Care, etc.
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Healthier Me Coach
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to support people with a learning disability to improve their health and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of real, lasting change in your area? (North Yorkshire - Richmond and Northallerton)
If your answers are 'YES', please keep reading!
The Healthier Me Coach is key to the delivery of our exciting new Omaze funded activity. This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 22.5 hours per week, ending in December 2027. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
In our new programme called "Healthier Me" we want to:
- Improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability.
- Empower people we support and our staff teams to have better tools when it comes to health and wellbeing
- Make community health offerings more accessible for people with a learning disability.
You will be working within a team of Healthier Me Coaches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Healthier Me Coach will work both independently and collaboratively.
In the Healthier Me Coach role, you will support people with a learning disability to improve their understanding of, and access to, health and wellbeing.
A key part of this work will be to support around 100 people with a learning disability to set and achieve personal health goals over 2 years. You will do this through1:1 coaching, delivering workshops and signposting, amongst other things. The post holder will be responsible for supporting individual progression and connecting the people Mencap supports with each other and appropriate opportunities in the community.
In addition to this you will be managing at least one ‘Healthier Me Champion’ . The Champion role is for people with a learning disability, and it will strengthen the delivery of this work.
This role involves working with a range of stakeholders to promote healthy living and to improve understanding of the barriers to health faced by people with a learning disability.
Stakeholders will include:
- Local staff in Mencap services
- Community organisations
- Local health teams
- Families and Carers
- Internal Mencap teams
We want the Healthier Me Coach to use a community-led approach, giving people we support and the wider community opportunities to contribute and be part of local solutions. The coach will establish strong working relationships that enable Mencap to secure positive outcomes for people with a learning disability. The Healthier Me Coach will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure good monitoring processes are followed to reach set targets and goals. You will support with monitoring progression, collecting and inputting data.
You will model our 5 values -Positive, Kind, Inclusive, Brave and Passionate.
Key Responsibilities
- Line management of colleagues with a learning disability – Healthier Me Champions.
- Effectively manage a caseload of individuals, supporting them to set and achieve personalised health goals.
- Ensure that all contractual outcomes linked to your caseload are achieved, captured and documented.
- Deliver workshops and training to Mencap teams, people with a learning disability and community members.
- Implement community-led ways of working and co-production in approach to work.
- Provide signposting, support and tools to individuals, carers and support staff.
- Take responsibility for own professional development, and where needed use feedback to continually improve own performance.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders and gather feedback.
- Complete reporting required for internal and external monitoring, accurately and on time.
- Generate community opportunities with local organisations (e.g. allotment, leisure centre, social groups).
- Highlight and report any practice issues or safety concerns to secure support and improvement in line with organisational policies.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about making health and wellbeing accessible.
- Have excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility for the team and its work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of community-led ways of working.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a duty of care to the individuals supported.
- Understand responsibility for Prevent, safeguarding and critical incident reporting in accordance with both internal and external procedures.
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the broader work of Mencap by attending meetings as required to support collaboration.
- Live Mencap's values - Inclusive, Brave, Positive, Kind and Passionate.
Person Specification. Essential/Desirable - E/D
Skills & abilities
- Professional conduct and relationships -E
- Effective communicator -E Effective record keeping and reporting - E
- Building positive relationships/partnerships - E
- Judgement/troubleshooting skills - E
- Working to targets - E Managing and developing team members -E
- Excellent team working skills -E
- Good ICT skills -E
- Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle-E
Knowledge and experience
- Experience of supporting people- E
- Experience of delivering against targets - E
- Experience of coaching - D Experience of delivering training - D
- Experience of risk management - D
- Experience of caseload review - D
- Experience of gathering stakeholder feedback - D
- Experience of community led ways of working -D
- Knowledge of sector -D
- Knowledge of safe working practices - E
Applications close on Friday, 26 January. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 5th February via Microsoft Teams. If you’re passionate about making a difference, please review the job description for full details, and if you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
Healthier Me Coach
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to support people with a learning disability to improve their health and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of real, lasting change in your area?(Sutton, Kingston Upon Thames and Merton)
If your answers are 'YES', please keep reading!
The Healthier Me Coach is key to the delivery of our exciting new Omaze funded activity. This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 22.5 hours per week, ending in December 2027. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
In our new programme called "Healthier Me" we want to:
- Improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability.
- Empower people we support and our staff teams to have better tools when it comes to health and wellbeing
- Make community health offerings more accessible for people with a learning disability.
You will be working within a team of Healthier Me Coaches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Healthier Me Coach will work both independently and collaboratively.
In the Healthier Me Coach role, you will support people with a learning disability to improve their understanding of, and access to, health and wellbeing.
A key part of this work will be to support around 100 people with a learning disability to set and achieve personal health goals over 2 years. You will do this through1:1 coaching, delivering workshops and signposting, amongst other things. The post holder will be responsible for supporting individual progression and connecting the people Mencap supports with each other and appropriate opportunities in the community.
In addition to this you will be managing at least one ‘Healthier Me Champion’ . The Champion role is for people with a learning disability, and it will strengthen the delivery of this work.
This role involves working with a range of stakeholders to promote healthy living and to improve understanding of the barriers to health faced by people with a learning disability.
Stakeholders will include:
- Local staff in Mencap services
- Community organisations
- Local health teams
- Families and Carers
- Internal Mencap teams
We want the Healthier Me Coach to use a community-led approach, giving people we support and the wider community opportunities to contribute and be part of local solutions. The coach will establish strong working relationships that enable Mencap to secure positive outcomes for people with a learning disability. The Healthier Me Coach will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure good monitoring processes are followed to reach set targets and goals. You will support with monitoring progression, collecting and inputting data.
You will model our 5 values -Positive, Kind, Inclusive, Brave and Passionate.
Key Responsibilities
- Line management of colleagues with a learning disability – Healthier Me Champions.
- Effectively manage a caseload of individuals, supporting them to set and achieve personalised health goals.
- Ensure that all contractual outcomes linked to your caseload are achieved, captured and documented.
- Deliver workshops and training to Mencap teams, people with a learning disability and community members.
- Implement community-led ways of working and co-production in approach to work.
- Provide signposting, support and tools to individuals, carers and support staff.
- Take responsibility for own professional development, and where needed use feedback to continually improve own performance.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders and gather feedback.
- Complete reporting required for internal and external monitoring, accurately and on time.
- Generate community opportunities with local organisations (e.g. allotment, leisure centre, social groups).
- Highlight and report any practice issues or safety concerns to secure support and improvement in line with organisational policies.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about making health and wellbeing accessible.
Have excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility for the team and its work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of community-led ways of working.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a duty of care to the individuals supported.
- Understand responsibility for Prevent, safeguarding and critical incident reporting in accordance with both internal and external procedures.
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the broader work of Mencap by attending meetings as required to support collaboration.
- Live Mencap's values - Inclusive, Brave, Positive, Kind and Passionate.
Person Specification. Essential/Desirable - E/D
Skills & abilities
- Professional conduct and relationships -E
- Effective communicator -E Effective record keeping and reporting - E
- Building positive relationships/partnerships - E
- Judgement/troubleshooting skills - E
- Working to targets - E Managing and developing team members -E
- Excellent team working skills -E
- Good ICT skills -E
- Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle-E
Knowledge and experience
- Experience of supporting people- E
- Experience of delivering against targets - E
- Experience of coaching - D Experience of delivering training - D
- Experience of risk management - D
- Experience of caseload review - D
- Experience of gathering stakeholder feedback - D
- Experience of community led ways of working -D
- Knowledge of sector -D
- Knowledge of safe working practices - E
Applications close on Friday 26th January. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th February, via Microsoft Teams. If you’re passionate about making a difference, please review the job description for full details, and if you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
About SPANA
SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
SPANA is investing in its Grants and Compliance function to strengthen financial oversight and accountability across its global partnerships. The Grants and Compliance team plays a critical role in safeguarding resources, supporting partners and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and SPANA’s internal policies. The team works closely with colleagues across departments and with partner organisations to deliver impactful programmes for the welfare of working animals worldwide.
Reporting to the Grants Compliance Manager, the Grants Finance Officer is a key role within this function. The position ensures robust financial management of grants and partner funding by reviewing financial reports, conducting compliance checks and supporting partners with capacity building. The role also maintains accurate grant records, assists with due diligence and contributes to risk assessments and audit processes. By providing clear financial support and guidance, the Grants Finance Officer helps SPANA and its partners meet donor expectations and strengthen accountability, ultimately enabling better programme delivery and impact.
Contract, location and salary
This is a UK based, permanent, full-time (34.5 hours per week) role, and current right to work in the UK is required. This is a hybrid position with regular attendance (1-2 days per month or more if preferred) in our London office.
The salary for this position is c.£34,000 per annum subject to skills and experience.
Full details and how to apply
Please review the job description for full details including a person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
World Veterinary Service – Major Donor Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid, with monthly meetings at Dorset office and regular travel for meetings with donors.
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Worldwide Veterinary Service – which helps animals in places where no one else can - is seeking a passionate, proactive and relationships-driven Major Donor Manager to support the growth of their major giving programme.
Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) champions animal welfare around the world, sending vets where they are needed most, providing expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and shipping urgent aid supplies worldwide. Last year they treated over 103,000 animals, trained over 2,800 vets and vaccinated over 1.2 m dogs against rabies.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a vital income stream from the ground up - identifying, cultivating, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who are motivated by global animal welfare. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a major donor strategy to grow the pipeline of prospective HNWIs and building compelling cultivation and stewardship journeys, including bespoke proposals, events and communications. You will also manage a portfolio of warm and cold prospects with the aim of generating five- and six-figure gifts over time.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator - someone who thrives on building authentic partnerships and translating complex global work into powerful donor propositions. You’ll be excited by the task of growing something new and ready to work collaboratively as part of a small but ambitious philanthropy team. While the primary focus is on major donors, the post-holder will also provide support across other philanthropic income streams - particularly corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations - contributing to ambitious fundraising goals. Finally, candidates for this role must be adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and the dynamic, fast-moving environment of this growing charity.
This is an ideal role for an experienced fundraising professional who is ready for their next challenge and wants to make lasting improvements to the lives of animals around the world.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 26 January.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of our School and its associated entities.
Reporting directly to the Bursar, you will manage a small team and oversee the daily operations of the School and subsidiaries, including ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting and contributing to strategic financial planning.
This role is pivotal in supporting the School’s long-term sustainability and compliance and will suit a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills – ideally with experience in the education or charity sector.
About us
Sutton Valence School is a leading co-educational boarding and day school educating more than 886 pupils aged 2–18 years. Set in the heart of Kent, we boast beautiful surroundings that have been inspiring pupils since 1576. We enjoy an excellent reputation for providing a truly holistic education for our pupils, reflecting our Christian ethos.
Benefits
- Benenden healthcare membership
- Fitness facilities
- Fee remission
- Free school meal
- Free parking
- EV scheme
- Five weeks’ annual leave plus public holidays
- And more!
Closing date: 2nd February 2026.
We welcome early applications, and we may interview candidates and appoint before the closing date.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a declaration of medical fitness. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the School’s Child Protection policy may be found on the School’s website, which all applicants are expected to read prior to interview.
Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer.


