Wellbeing jobs
We have an exciting opportunity coming up within Victim Support. We are looking for a Children & Young Person (CYP) Team Lead who will manage a team of CYP Caseworkers across Cumbria.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
As a Team Leader you will play a vital role in supporting a team of CYP Practitioners in providing high quality, end-to-end support to all children and young people who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse across Cumbria. You will support and guide your team to achieve key performance indicators, provide appropriate information and support, complete regular 1-1 performance reviews and annual appraisals.
You will need:
- good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on child victim/survivors
- experience leading a team
- to be able to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning
- demonstrable experience of working in a similar setting or position
- strong communication skills and be able to present and educate service users and agency partners
- the ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload
- An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Be part of a life-changing programme helping young people from underrepresented backgrounds take their next step into meaningful employment.
Join 20/20 Levels as a Programme Co-ordinator and play a key role in delivering our flagship I AM CHANGE career development journey.
This is a hands-on, people-focused role supporting the smooth delivery of workshops, mentoring and cohort experiences. You’ll work closely with participants, facilitators and the Programme Manager to ensure every session runs brilliantly and every young person feels supported, confident and work-ready. If you’re passionate about social mobility, youth empowerment and creating real opportunity, this is an exciting chance to make a tangible impact.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation dedicated to empowering black and racially underrepresented young people to maximise their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
These roles require regular in-person engagement in London. Applicants must be able to travel to and work in London easily.
About us
SurvivorsUK exists for men and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence.
We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help
Role
Sexual violence in prisons has long been ignored, leaving men without adequate support. Over the past year we have been part of a committee with HM Prison Service, Metropolitan Police and NHS England to create a Service on responding to serious sexual assaults within prisons in London. We want to raise awareness amongst prison staff of the appropriate responses to sexual violence and gather information about the needs of male survivors in prison to inform future service provision.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information
Benefits of Working with Us
- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Acces to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development
How to apply
To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:
- An up-to-date CV.
- A supporting statement that addresses each of the requirements in the person specification, and outlines your motivations for applying.
Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026 at 11:59 PM
Interviews: TBC, these may take place remotely or in-person in our offices in London
We especially encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and those from other marginalised groups. We recognise and value the unique experiences that arise from the intersections of these identities, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience or a strong understanding of the issues faced by our service users.
At SurvivorsUK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including job share opportunities, to support candidates with caregiving responsibilities or other needs.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or have any accessibility needs, please let us know. We are here to provide any support necessary to ensure the process is inclusive for you.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Our vision is a society that acknowledges, supports, and advocates for men and non-binary people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Creative Director and Joint CEO
We are seeking a visionary Creative Director who will also act as joint CEO to lead the artistic and strategic direction of the charity.
For over 40 years, the organisation has used creative practice as a catalyst for social change, promoting inclusion and empowering diverse communities across the North West. The mission and vision is to co-create inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage.
If this is something you are passionate about, then we would love to hear from you!
Position: Creative Director/Joint CEO
Location: Rochdale /Hybrid (in person 2-3 days per week, one of which must be a Wednesday)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 plus a 7.5% employer pension contribution
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 24 February at 5pm
Interview Date: Thursday 12 March in person in Heywood
The Role
The Creative Director (Joint CEO) is responsible for the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of the charity. You will work as an equal partner with the Managing Director (MD/ Joint CEO), both reporting directly to the Board of Trustees to ensure that the organisation achieves its project objectives and strategic targets, while providing quality assurance of the work of the company.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
- Strategic Development
- Artistic Leadership
- Advocacy and Relationships
- Finance & Fundraising
- Company & Governance
- Management and leadership
About You
We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in securing funding, overseeing complex budgets, and fostering productive relationships with a Board of Trustees, other partners and stakeholders. You will have a creative and cultural leadership style and with experience of programming that reaches diverse communities.
About the Organisation
Join a dynamic participatory arts charity based in Rochdale, dedicated to using creative practice as a catalyst for social change. For over 40 years the organisation has co-created inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. We call this Art for a Reason. Through a range of initiatives from Art for Wellbeing to community-led festivals, the team provide opportunities for people to explore their heritage, find their voice, and experience the transformative power of the arts. The vision is for a world where everyone has access and opportunities to create, participate and belong.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals who live in Rochdale and/or identify as being of the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse and/or LGBTQ+/and or non-binary communities. The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
You may also have experience in areas such as Programme Coordinator/manager, Learning and Engagement, Director, Creative Director, Operations Director, CEO, Director of Creative, Joint CEO, Deputy CEO, Assistant CEO, Chief Exec, Assistant Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Exec. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Lead a trusted community development charity and bring partners and businesses together to deliver long-term environmental, social and economic benefits across West Wales.
Applications close at9 a.m. Monday 2nd March.
Who we are
PLANED is a long-established community development charity that now works across Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. For decades, we have supported communities to improve their quality of life by harnessing local potential, strengthening social infrastructure and helping people turn ideas into sustainable action. Our work, regionally, brings together communities, public services, third sector partners and local businesses to deliver long-term environmental, social and economic benefit across West Wales.
About the role
We are seeking a CEO to lead our next exciting chapter. This will include developing a new and updated organisational strategy, continuing to secure sustainable funding, overseeing project delivery and ensuring the organisation remains financially resilient while continuing to grow its impact and influence.
The organisation has a strong, inclusive and supportive culture that is bilingual. The team is community-rooted, collaborative and delivery-focused, with a clear ethos of shared responsibility and mutual support. We have a team of around 18 people, the majority of whom are project funded, supported by a small core team, including the CEO.
The role requires a consistent on-site presence, with most staff working from the office for much of the week. Given our reach across West Wales, there is also regular travel required.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who will be comfortable in a village hall as they are in a meeting with national and local politicians, senior civil servants, charity or business leaders. You will be confident working across rural, coastal and Welsh-speaking communities, and able to build trust quickly and authentically.
Above all, this role requires a leader who thrives on working across all levels. Your days will often include the contrasting dynamics of both shaping regional strategy and resolving practical facilities issues across our sites.
If you are motivated by place-based impact, thrive in complex environments, and want to lead an organisation that blends professionalism with deep community connection, this role offers a uniquely rewarding opportunity.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 2nd March.
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We are looking for a resilient and dedicated person to join our Avon & Somerset team as Early Interventions Officers, working within the VS team as part of the Avon & Somerset Victim Service partnership.
The service provides support across the whole geography of Avon & Somerset. This role involves making initial contact with victims of crime and Anti-Social Behaviour and providing initial support in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. The role is full-time and based at out office in Bristol office.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression
About the Role:
You will provide high quality support to all victims and witnesses of crime and Anti-Social Behaviour, leading on completing initial impact and risk assessments that are comprehensive and holistic. You will also provide cover for the local VS Helpline.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for service users referred in to the service, completing comprehensive impact and risks assessments using agreed processes and a tailoring the response to each individual's needs.
- Manage a caseload of service users who require more immediate and short term interventions, referring on those with more long term needs either internally or externally.
- Develop support plans where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case management records and contribute to monitoring information for the service and provide accurate and timely performance information for internal and external use.
- Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns including both child protection and vulnerable adult issues.
- Ensure that everyone is aware of their rights under the Victim's Code of Practice and the Witness Charter..
- Comply and keep up to date with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including data protection legislation, confidentiality.
- Work as part of a team to ensure that all outcomes and Key Performance Measures are met relevant to the local contract.
Ideally you will have:
- Experience of delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting
- Experience of working in an outcomes focused service
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime
- Knowledge and understanding of Domestic Abuse processes and services
- Experience of engaging with vulnerable victims of crime who may have complex needs
You will need:
- Strong written & verbal communication skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Competent IT skills, able to use generic systems.
- To work effectively both as part of a team & independently
- To develop & maintain partnerships with external organisations.
- The ability to undertake impact & risk assessments.
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues & legislation related to child protection & vulnerable adults.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience
We are looking for individuals who are highly resilient and are confident in sustaining an emotionally demanding paid role.
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference, using your lived experience to empower members while working in a collaborative, co-produced team.
Position: Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience (internally known as Service User Network (SUN) Group Facilitator with Lived Experience)
Location: Various locations in Surrey/Hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,698 per annum
Contract: 12 month contract.
Benefits: MFT offer an extensive benefits package including; 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement)
Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026.
Start date: Wednesday 1 April 2026.
The Service User Network (SUN) is an innovative, community-based service providing open-access, facilitated peer support groups for people experiencing emotional difficulties, isolation, and unhelpful behavioural patterns. Based on therapeutic community principles, SUN actively involves members in running, developing, and evaluating the service.
Beyond support groups, SUN offers social events, focus groups, community meetings, and a regular newsletter, fostering a safe, empowering, and inclusive environment for members.
SUN has been recognised for its commitment to lived experience and staff wellbeing, holding the Gold Lived Experience Charter award and the Enabling Environments award from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The service combines online and face-to-face provision, ensuring accessibility across Surrey and North East Hampshire.
The Role
The SUN facilitator with lived experience will be working closely with a SUN specialist clinician to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) support groups in different community-based locations across Surrey and North East Hampshire.
SUN provides community-based, open access facilitated peer support groups and aims to help people develop effective ways of coping and improve their relationship with themselves and others.
As a SUN Facilitator, you will:
- C-deliver regular SUN support groups in the community, both face to face and online
- Work in collaboration with the co-facilitator and the SUN members, within support groups
- Use own lived experience of mental health problems associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder to support the development and knowledge of the service and wider services.
- Contribute to ensuring that any potential risk is being constantly assessed within a culture of positive risk taking and shared responsibility.
- Contribute to team supervision and business meetings and consider information regarding the safety and wellbeing of the people who access the service.
- Co-lead on different areas of the service on a rota basis, i.e., reporting, outreach, and member involvement.
- Actively engage in 1:1 check-ins and managerial supervisions.
SUN facilitators receive regular supervision and ongoing support to sustain this emotionally rewarding role.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Personal lived experience of mental health issues associated with personality disorder
- Previous experience of working within a professional environment
- Ability to reflect on and appropriately share your own life experiences and personal experiences of mental ill health as part of the facilitating role of the groups
- Ability to guide others in taking charge of their own recovery
When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you’ll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role.
About the Organisation
The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.
Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.
You may also have experience in areas such as Peer Support, Mental Health Peer Support, Peer Support Worker, Mental Health Peer Support Worker, Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Operational Rural Surveyor
Reference: DEC20259175
Location: Flexible in England
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Salary: £39,205.00 - £49,183.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave
Make an Impact Across England
Are you ready to use your expertise to make a real difference? Join the RSPB and help shape the future of our incredible estate. From negotiating land acquisitions to advising on biodiversity net gain, from listed buildings to innovative land management, this is a role where your skills truly matter.
At RSPB, we don’t just offer a job - we offer flexibility, purpose, and growth. We invest in you with CPD support and annual membership fees for one professional body included. You can enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like flexitime, TOIL, and parental leave. After five years, take a four-week sabbatical to recharge, learn, or explore. We’re proud winners of the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Award for ‘Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative’ - because your wellbeing is as important as the work you do.
The successful applicant will join an England wide team of 11 Rural Surveyors. You will support the RSPB estate across the Country, dealing with interesting and challenging casework. You will play a vital role in supporting the wider team, stepping in to backfill colleagues when needed to ensure seamless delivery across our estate. The location of the role is flexible within England and does not require any specific travel arrangements.
What You’ll Do
- Shape the Landscape: Manage land and property across England, from rent reviews to wayleaves, sporting rights, and agri-environment agreements.
- Drive Conservation: Lead acquisitions for new reserves and expand existing ones, handling valuations and negotiations that protect nature for generations.
- Strategic Decisions: Deliver property disposals and acquisitions that align with our mission and financial goals.
- Risk & Compliance: Safeguard RSPB’s reputation and finances through robust systems and audits.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Work with a passionate team of surveyors, building surveyors, and area managers to spot opportunities and maximize returns.
What We’re Looking For
- Chartered RICS (Rural) or equivalent.
- Strong post-qualification experience in estate management and rural property transactions.
- Knowledge of agricultural subsidy schemes and compliance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to travel widely and occasionally stay overnight.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 15th February 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Programme Lead
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: North West
Salary: £23,500
Contract: Permanent, term-time only, full-time
Annual Leave: 50 days paid holiday each year which must be taken during school holiday
“The facilitator is a friend and teacher mixed into one… she gets the reasoning from the teacher and the understanding bit from the friend.” - Power2 Rediscover Young Person
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people's charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 crisis response programme.
With our support, children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
We’re committed to equality and operate within a culture and structure that recognises diversity and strives to be fair. We live by our values of Brave, Expert and Passionate and we aim to have an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to work.
We are looking for new Programme Leads to deliver our programmes so that all children and young people, regardless of their needs, feel they belong and can prosper.
Our new Programme Leads will be trained to deliver all our programmes and will primarily work in schools to support young people, their families, and school staff to ensure that at-risk pupils make the most of their education and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support based in a school or in the community and delivery of Power2’s group programmes. The successful candidates could be based in one school or travel between multiple schools.
The relationships you cultivate with the young people you work with are at the heart of our success – so recruiting the right people is paramount. Our facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority and must embrace responsibility and be accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education and their future life plans.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related and how this has shaped you, including things you’ve learnt along the way.
We are specifically interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of the issues we seek to address (childhood experience of having low family income, being disengaged with school and learning, experiencing poor wellbeing/mental health, being care-experienced, involved in gangs and violence). It is also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Please apply online with a CV and a personal statement. In your personal statement please describe how your skills and experience match the role description and provide your notice period. Your CV and personal statement are submitted on the second page of the application process. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We work to ensure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If we can make the application process more accessible to you, please let us know.
Safeguarding
Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS certificate (child workforce) in place. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Programme Lead
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: London
Salary: £27,000
Contract: Permanent, term-time only, full-time
Annual Leave: 50 days paid holiday each year which must be taken during school holiday
“The facilitator is a friend and teacher mixed into one… she gets the reasoning from the teacher and the understanding bit from the friend.” - Power2 Rediscover Young Person
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people's charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 crisis response programme.
With our support, children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
We’re committed to equality and operate within a culture and structure that recognises diversity and strives to be fair. We live by our values of Brave, Expert and Passionate and we aim to have an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to work.
We are looking for new Programme Leads to deliver our programmes so that all children and young people, regardless of their needs, feel they belong and can prosper.
Our new Programme Leads will be trained to deliver all our programmes and will primarily work in schools to support young people, their families, and school staff to ensure that at-risk pupils make the most of their education and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support based in a school or in the community and delivery of Power2’s group programmes. The successful candidates could be based in one school or travel between multiple schools.
The relationships you cultivate with the young people you work with are at the heart of our success – so recruiting the right people is paramount. Our facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority and must embrace responsibility and be accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education and their future life plans.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
Please apply online with a CV and a personal statement. In your personal statement please describe how your skills and experience match the role description and provide your notice period.
Your CV and personal statement are submitted on the second page of the application process. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We work to ensure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If we can make the application process more accessible to you, please let us know.
Safeguarding
Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS certificate (child workforce) in place. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Job Title: Volunteer Manager
Salary: SCP 37 (35,815 pro rata per annum)
Responsible to:Head of Communities, Older Adults & Volunteering
Location: Working hours divided between BVSC Offices (Latham House, 33 – 34 Paradise Street Birmingham, B1 2AJ) and home address, as agreed by BVSC
Hours of work: 21 – 25 hours per week
Contract Duration:Temporary – until March 2027
Volunteer Manager
· Are you confident managing volunteers and building strong community relationships?
· Do you enjoy coordinating programmes and keeping things running smoothly?
· Are you motivated by helping people get involved and make a difference?
If you’ve answered yes, we’d love to hear from you.
We are recruiting a Volunteer Manager to join our Communities, Older Adults and Volunteering team. The postholder will lead the Bolder Healthier Community Champions Volunteer Programme, overseeing the full volunteer journey from recruitment through to ongoing engagement. This includes coordinating recruitment through the Volunteer Brum digital platform, ensuring volunteers are effectively onboarded and inducted, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records. You will work closely with local delivery partners to support them in involving and supporting volunteers in their areas, while also developing engaging content for volunteer sessions.
You will also lead activity within the Blues Go Green funded programme, building strong relationships with partner organisations and attending regular partnership meetings. The role involves supporting the development and delivery of volunteering activity in public parks across the city, ensuring activities are well planned, inclusive and delivered safely. Gathering feedback from volunteers and using it to inform continuous improvement will be an important part of this work.
Alongside programme delivery, you will oversee marketing, communications and events linked to both programmes. This includes promoting opportunities to attract volunteers from across Birmingham, supporting partners with local promotion, and coordinating online and in-person inductions, engagement sessions and celebration events. You will also support financial monitoring and reporting, helping to track budgets, manage invoices and contribute to reporting against key performance indicators.
This role is well suited to someone who is organised, approachable and confident working with volunteers and partners, with experience of managing programmes and a strong interest in community and voluntary sector work.
Please see the job description for further details
Working for BVSC
BVSC is proud to provide a place to work in which staff feel valued and motivated. Our talented and committed staff team are provided with competitive terms and conditions, and a supportive, flexible, friendly working environment.
Our organisation’s culture is underpinned by our 4 core values – Commitment, Collaboration, Inclusion and Integrity. These values are demonstrated in the work of our staff team, who are integral to the achievement of our mission to support and advocate for a vibrant, resilient voluntary sector in Birmingham.
Terms and conditions
· 35 hour working week (full time hours)
· 29 days annual leave + bank holidays a year (pro-rated for part time staff)
· 5% pension contribution
· 3.5 times salary Death in service benefit
· BVSC is a Living Wage Employer
Work-life balance
· Flexible working arrangements available for staff
· A flextime system is in place for staff
· We offer up to 7 days paid leave per year for undertaking voluntary work or public duties
· We provide generous maternity and paternity pay
Staff development
· We support staff to undertake training and development, providing funding and time off for study
Values based approach
· We take a values led approach to the full employee journey including values based interview, and values based supervision and appraisals
Wellbeing
· We offer free access to a range of wellbeing platforms
· BVSC offers all employees a suite of wellbeing support
We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values:
Commitment: Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action
Collaboration: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives
Inclusion: Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham
Integrity: Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes
At BVSC, we are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work. We actively strive to create an environment where all individuals - regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other aspect of their identity or lived experience - are welcomed, respected, and valued.
As part of our commitment to positive action, we take proactive steps, where needed, to address underrepresentation and create fair opportunities, particularly in recruitment. We aim to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to progress and succeed.
We stand in solidarity with all marginalised communities, ensuring that our policies, practices, and culture are inclusive, equitable, and empowering. We are dedicated to challenging discrimination and fostering a workplace where diversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated.
We strongly encourage suitably experienced applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join BVSC.
We encourage applicants to think creatively about how they can meet the requirements of the role and person specification if there are essential criteria you do not meet, so please describe this in your application. We are looking for talented individuals who align with our values and support our mission – there are no barriers to how you demonstrate this. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions can access employment. DBS checks, if applicable to the role, will be conducted once a job offer has been made and accepted.
Closing date for applications – 10 February 2026 at 10am
Interviews to take place – 25 February 2026 in person
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 18 February 2026. If you have not been contacted by 18 February 2026 you should assume you have not been shortlisted.
Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered by the panel.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Secondments will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Luton Town FC Community Trust is seeking to recruit an Oral Health Project Officer. This is a full-time role focused on the delivery of an oral health education programme within targeted primary schools and community settings in Luton over 37.5 hours per week. The individual will be employed on a three-year fixed-term contract.
We are seeking an individual who has previous experience of delivery within an education setting to join our team. Specific oral health training will be provided as required.
The individual will be passionate about creating positive change and health outcomes for children and their families.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, personable and flexible professional with an ability to create and deliver innovative engaging content. You will have an ability to recognise and develop new opportunities whilst maintaining and developing existing relationships across a broad range of project users and partners.
We will be looking for you to deliver positive and inspirational experiences to educate, stimulate positive change and reduce health inequalities.
JOB ROLE OUTLINE
This role will lead the design, creation and delivery of an oral health education programme in primary schools and community settings that will provide vital awareness and support for children and their families.
Tooth decay rates in children, in Luton, are amongst the highest in the country. The project will work collaboratively with Luton Public Health and other locally focused oral health partners as a collective force for change.
AIMS
- Create awareness and lifelong habits of the importance of good oral health.
- Supporting children and families to understand contributing factors to poor oral health, including sharing public health messages that encourage positive behaviour change.
- Delivery of an outstanding programme of content.
- Support and strengthen the wider network of oral health partners to enable coordinated action and long-term behaviour change, including active participation in the Luton Dental Alliance.
- Highlighting demonstrable impact to support the sustainability and legacy of the project beyond the initial funding period.
ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with partners to develop and design the educational element of the project.
- Deliver a high-quality educational offer which uses sport as a tool to engage disaffected young people, encouraging good oral health and enhancing their mental wellbeing, attendance, attainment, and life skills through innovative and tailored curriculum delivery.
- Recruit targeted schools to create a delivery plan throughout the academic year.
- In school delivery of the education programme to provide much needed support and awareness to children and families.
- Collect relevant data to ensure that Community Trust reporting obligations are met with funders.
- Work with schools and partners to create high quality case studies that demonstrate the impact of the project.
- Create a project steering group and deliver timely and relevant updates in both written and verbal form.
Health & Safety:
Employee requirements:
- Maintain up to date knowledge of Health & Safety related guidance and processes within your role and in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
- Consider the Health & Safety implications of all actions and inaction within your role.
- Support and uphold agreed standards for Health & Safety compliance, including assisting in accident, dangerous occurrence and near miss investigations within your role.
- Follow and adhere to; safe management systems and working practices in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
- Ensure you have been briefed and are confident in using any equipment prior to use and seek guidance from your line manager as required.
- Regularly review risk assessments, safe working, and management systems associated with your role.
- Liaise regularly with the Club’s appointed Health & Safety representatives to support and maintain compliance
- Maintain records of all Health & Safety issues within your role and area of responsibility.
- Oversee project finance and budgets in conjunction with department lead.
- Follow robust quality assurance processes for all aspects of Luton Town FC Community Trust’s educational offer.
- To represent Luton Town FC Community Trust when required, at internal and external meetings.
- Compliance with Luton Town FC Community Trusts’ policies.
- Compliance with data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding and health and safety guidelines.
- To always promote the welfare of children and adults at risk.
- To undertake required training, including mandatory Health and Safety and Safeguarding training.
- To adhere to all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures and report any concerns to Luton Town FC Community Trust’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.
- To maintain professional conduct and demonstrate Luton Town FC Community Trusts’ core values.
- To support wider Trust projects when required.
MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education/Qualifications/Training:
Essentials
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering programmes within school and/or community settings with children and young people
- Experience delivering education, health, or behaviour-change programmes
- Experience of working with schools, families, and community partners.
- Experience of collecting monitoring and evaluation data to meet reporting requirements
- Relevant qualification or demonstrable experience in education, youth work, community development, health promotion, or related field
- Willingness to undertake role specific oral health training
- Valid First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate educational content
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, schools and partners
- Experience of producing high-quality written reports or case studies
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial partnerships
- Ability to work to deadlines and meet project targets
- Confident IT skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage groups of children safely and effectively
- Understanding of how children learn and develop
- Understanding of health inequalities and barriers faced by children and families
- Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004 & 2006, Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2023, SEND code of practice and child protection procedures including understanding the effects of deprivation and abuse
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion within community delivery
- Ability to recognise discrimination in its many forms and adhere to the Luton Town FC Community Trust’s EDI policies
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse community and promote inclusive practice
- Demonstrates appropriate motivation and commitment to working with children and young people
- Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours or sensitive family circumstances
- Strong commitment to high-quality, values led delivery
- A full valid driving licence and access to car to travel between sites throughout Bedfordshire.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends
- Willingness to support wider Community Trust projects when required
- Ability to satisfy Safer Recruitment checks, including references and Enhanced DBS
- Enhanced DBS clearance
Desirables
- Experience of delivering oral health, public health, or wellbeing programmes
- Experience of partnership working with public health teams or health-related organisations
- Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Qualification or training related to health, dentistry, or public health
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Leadership skills within a community or education setting
Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:
- Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about Luton Town Football Club.
- Must be pro-active, motivated, organised, responsible and able to work independently as well as in a team
- Highly developed problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to perform well under pressure
- Demonstrate good listening skills and have the ability to resolve issues where appropriate
- Ability to multi-task whilst maintaining priority efficiencies
- Focused on achieving Club, departmental and individual success
- Willing to follow and promote the philosophy of the football club.
- Be an ambassador for the Club presenting the Club in a positive image at all times.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about human rights and committed to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices? We are seeking a Direct Intervention Service Manager to lead our frontline service, supporting those at risk and driving change across communities.
The Role
This is a rewarding leadership role where you will:
- Lead and support the Direct Intervention team to deliver safeguarding and advocacy services;
- Manage referrals, complex cases, and ensure person-centred support;
- Build and maintain partnerships with agencies and professionals;
- Contribute to organisational development, fundraising, and strategy;
- Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and service standards are upheld.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience managing frontline safeguarding or domestic abuse services;
- Knowledge of working across diverse communities, particularly those where HBA and harmful practices are more prevalent;
- Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting staff and volunteers;
- Experience in service development, project management, and budgeting;
- Commitment to Savera UK’s values of respect, inclusion, compassion, innovation, and ambition.
What We Offer
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- Wellbeing support and external supervision.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employer pension contribution (3%).
Equality & Occupational Requirement
This post is open to female applicants only, in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of our service users. We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete our application form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form, found on this page or on our website.
To be considered, you must complete all required sections of the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Application deadline: Friday 13th February 2026 at 5pm. In-person interviews will take place towards the end of February 2026.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We will end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Step Up MCR
Step Up MCR is the place-based charity supporting happier, healthier and more connected Manchester communities through the power of local giving.
Working hyper-locally in Ancoats & Beswick, Clayton & Openshaw and Miles Platting & Newton Heath, we:
- Connect with residents, community groups, businesses and place partners to improve local health, wellbeing and employment outcomes.
- Co-ordinate local giving of time, funding, resources, space and expertise.
- Increase the capacity of local projects and boost the skills of residents, staff and volunteers.
- Support pride in places with an arts-let approach, bring people together to make a collective impact, and give residents the tools they need to make changes in their neighbourhood.
- Deliver small community grants programmes and shift power to communities to make decisions on how local funding is invested.
- Improve civic engagement, participation and action.
About the role
Step Up MCR’s Neighbourhood Connector will work alongside our Director to engage communities and drive an arts-led approach to community building.
You will have a strong presence in the community at weekly drop-ins, engagement events and Peer Support Network meetings, supporting people to grow new and existing community-led initiatives. The post-holder will actively engage in local networks and develop a knowledge of referral partners and support pathways.
The Neighbourhood Connector will support with the development of a toolkit of helpful resources that combines Step Up MCR’s offer with those from local partners, which could be anything from training and opportunities, pro-bono support, or specific resources, skills and knowledge to give a local project the step up it needs to grow.
The role will provide a friendly and accessible approach to project development, checking in regularly with projects, tracking progress and connecting with other locally available support through our Advisory Panel and Peer Support Network.
Working with us, you'll benefit from...
- 27 days holiday per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Flexible working
- City centre office location (hot-desking x2 days per week) with free breakfast on Tuesdays and a timetable of wellbeing, social and professional activities
- £100 per year personal wellbeing budget
- Ongoing professional development
- Employer Supported Volunteering, and x2 volunteering days per year.
- Pension scheme - with 5% employer contribution
To apply, please submit a CV and Cover Letter outlining how you meet the specification in the Recruitment Pack (press Apply to access the document)
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About Us:
Richmond Borough Mind is dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our local communities. We provide innovative, person-centred services that reduce stigma, improve access to care, and empower individuals to live well.
The Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Mental Health Outreach Worker to join our team. You will deliver community-based crisis prevention and mental health support, with a focus on underrepresented groups, particularly racialised communities and LGBTQI+.
This role combines crisis intervention, peer support, and holistic outreach to individuals with complex mental health needs, including co-occurring conditions, substance use, trauma, and suicidal ideation.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide timely, community-based crisis prevention and support, including outreach to individuals leaving inpatient care.
· Engage marginalised communities to improve access to mental health services and reduce stigma.
· Build relationships with LGBTQ+ and BAME individuals and organisations, co-producing peer-led support initiatives.
· Deliver culturally appropriate engagement and awareness activities in partnership with local services.
· Provide holistic, person-centred support for individuals facing complex mental health challenges, addressing co-occurring issues such as substance use, trauma, and housing instability.
· Collaborate with statutory and voluntary sector partners to remove barriers to care, promote recovery, and improve wellbeing outcomes.
· Act as a peer and advocate, creating inclusive and safe spaces for individuals at risk of crisis.
About You:
· Experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or community outreach.
· Strong understanding of the needs of underrepresented communities, including LGBTQ+ and racialised groups.
· Ability to provide trauma-informed, person-centred support.
· Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
· Passion for reducing mental health stigma and improving access to support.
Why Join Us:
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community, supporting individuals to live well and promoting inclusive, accessible mental health services across Richmond and Kingston.
We offer:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]
· Contributory pension
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions
· Training and personal development opportunities
· Paid time off for medical appointments
· Staff away days and socials
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
Please ensure your cover letter addresses how you meet the person specification for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.