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About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.
Some of the ways we do this include:
- advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
- user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
- local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
- innovative Personal Health Budget projects that allow people to access items and services to improve their wellbeing.
Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Independent Advocate to join our team on a zero-hours contract. This role involves providing high-quality advocacy support across various disciplines, ensuring individuals have a voice in decisions that affect their lives.
You will work with people in hospitals, care homes, their own homes, and within the community, supporting them to understand their rights and choices. The role requires travel across London.
Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will be required to visit CQC registered care homes and would be subject to government requirements.
Key responsibilities
î Provide independent advocacy under the Care Act 2014, supporting individuals to understand and exercise their rights.
î Act as an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), representing individuals who lack capacity to make specific decisions.
î Undertake the role of a Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
î Support individuals through Rule 1.2 advocacy, ensuring their views are represented in court proceedings.
î Provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act.
î Work directly with clients, ensuring their wishes and needs are heard and respected.
î Maintain accurate records and adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
General responsibilities
î Participate in team meetings and training.
î Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
î Contribute to monitoring reports.
î Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.
î Work to our mission, vision, and values.
î Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.
Person specification
We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.
Essential qualities and attributes:
î Willingness to travel across London for client visits
î Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
î Strong commitment to upholding individuals’ rights
î Understanding of the role and responsibilities of an advocate.
î Understanding of issues faced by people with mental health conditions, physical health conditions and learning disabilities.
î Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.
î Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.
î IT literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).
î Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
î Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.
î Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.
î Commitment to ongoing professional development.
î Willingness and ability to travel across all London boroughs and surrounding areas as required by the service.
î Ability to undertake occasional journeys outside London, which may involve travel times of up to 2–3 hours each way.
î Flexible approach to working hours and locations.
î Ability to work independently and manage travel arrangements effectively.
Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:
î Experience of delivering different forms of advocacy (instructed and non-instructed; IMHA, ICAA, IMCA, IHCA,) within a statutory advocacy service.
î Knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act / Care Act/DolS and other statutory legislation as it applies to advocacy.
î Knowledge of mental health sections and social care services, including current issues in policy and practice.
î Experience working with vulnerable individuals in a health or social care setting
î Understanding of the Accessible Information Standard.
Benefits of working for us
We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness in Hammersmith & Fulham?
We are looking for a motivated Senior Case Worker to join the team at our St Mungo’s Starlight project.
The Starlight project is a 6 bed refuge for Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer men and Non-Binary people made homeless due to domestic abuse. Our aim is to resolve homelessness through dedicated support over a 6-9 month period. We provide immediate safety, alongside advocacy and support, working to rebuild lives, address unmet needs and connect clients to specialist services, building resilience, independence and self-esteem to prevent revictimisation.
In the role of Senior Case Worker you will work with a wide range of partners, accessing strong local opportunities in Hammersmith & Fulham, including housing pathways, community resources, learning and specialist support. Starlight also has strong links with LGBTQ+ organisations across London. In this role you will:
- Take a leading role in the support, care and case management of all our residents, lone working and providing 1-1 case working with clients on a regular basis.
- Oversee referrals and lead on assessments.
- Maintain accurate compliant casework records, and other relevant admin duties.
- Manage a complex and varied caseload and using motivational interviewing techniques, person centred and trauma informed approaches to identify personal goals awork towards achieving them.
- Liaise with a range of external housing and specialist partners and agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for our residents.
- Respond to challenging behaviour using a psychologically informed approach.
- Complete housing management and health & safety tasks to ensure a consistent, safe and quality service is provided.
- Work as part of the wider team with regular meetings, reflective practice and line management support and supervision.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and solution-focused person ready to take on a leading case worker role. If you bring the following, we would love to hear from you:
- You will be willing to learn and develop knowledge and skills, to support clients using a holistic, person-centred approach.
- You will have experience of assessing client needs and supporting people to address them through assertive case management.
- You can demonstrate genuine passion for supporting people to transform their lives, with a commitment to our recovery ethos.
- You will bring your understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness, including the specific needs of LGBTQ+ and Queer clients and survivors of domestic abuse.
- You have a track record of building positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and external partners such as local authorities and statutory services.
- You demonstrate the ability to work independently, use initiative in a lone working environment and remain motivated in a demanding and target driven role.
We believe in the value of lived experience and welcome applications from people who can draw on personal experience (e.g. homelessness, mental health struggles, addiction, abuse, exploitation, time in care or the justice system) to build rapport and support clients within a recovery focused approach.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 8 June 2026
Interview and assessments on: 17,18,19 June 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Homeless Health Link worker
Full-time, 37.5hrs per week on average, Monday to Friday
(Minimum 3 days per week in Twickenham (TW1) office. Regular travel to Richmond, Wandsworth and Kingston boroughs. - Occasional travel to Croydon, Sutton and Merton boroughs)
ABOUT US
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
ABOUT YOU
You are someone who leads with empathy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and never gives up on the people you support. You bring experience of working with vulnerable people and show a genuine commitment to person-centred care. You are confident in building relationships with external agencies and hold strong communication skills.
THE ROLE
You will be the first point of contact for people referred into the service, carrying out high-quality assessments and connecting clients with the primary care, mental health, and substance misuse support they need. You will manage a varied caseload, working creatively and compassionately with individuals who have complex mental and physical health needs.
This role is based at our Twickenham office for a minimum of three days per week, with regular travel across the Richmond, Wandsworth, and Kingston boroughs. Occasional travel to Croydon, Sutton, and Merton may also be required.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Want to know more about the role? Read the full Job Description now!
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Are you passionate about supporting our clients on their journey to recovery?
We are currently recruiting to one permanent and one 6-month fixed term contract.
We are looking for two Project Workers to join our Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre. This service supports adults experiencing a range of complex needs including Mental health and Substance misuse.
In the role of Project Worker, you will:
- Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person-centred way.
- Work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and work towards achieving them.
- Manage a varying caseload in a fast-paced Assessment centre setting whilst ensuring administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Work on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
About you
To thrive in this fast paced service you will have;
- Experience of helping vulnerable people to identify suitable move on options and supporting them through a process of change.
- Good interpersonal and listening skills, to establish effective working relationships with clients.
- An enthusiasm to learn and work with clients with a holistic, person-centred approach.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
Closing date: 10am on 2 June 2026
Interview and assessments on: TBC
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for an organised, kind and resilient Senior Support Worker to join our Mental health service in Kensington & Chelsea.
£29,684.00 per annum, working 40 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
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* 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.
To enable vulnerable people to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
The shift pattern for this role is as follows: Scattered sites 9 - 5pm Monday till Friday and weekend occasional
What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with Tower Hamlet's HOST and Clearing House.
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 local activities to encourage customer involvement
? Approachable and open behaviour
? Prefers working as part of a group or team
? Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
? Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
? Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
? Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
? Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
? Is essentially customer-focused
? Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
? Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with 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.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full job description
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Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. We’re looking for a new Assistant Support Worker to join our team – helping guide children and families on their recovery journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Assistant Support Worker
Location: The role is based in our Reading office with hybrid flexible working arrangements to provide for working at home and in the office. The role requires frequent travel across Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham, South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse to support our service users.
Contract: Permanent part time – 22 hours per week, weekdays. We’re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery.
Salary range: £15,387 - £16,447 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent range £25,878 - £27,661 per annum)
About the role:
The Assistant Support Worker will work across the BB4K service. Following training they will support the service through groupwork, assessments and, subject to development, hold a small case load providing one to one support work.
The objective of the role is to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to enable service users make positive changes in theirs and their children’s lives and reduce the likelihood of further trauma.
About you:
A successful Assistant Support Worker will need personal, professional or academic experience of support work for people experiencing domestic abuse, and an interest in / experience in supporting vulnerable children and families.
If this sounds like you please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
Closing date: Tuesday, 09 June 2026 at 9am
Interviews are likely to be held on: Friday, 05 June and Friday, 19 June 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trainee Support Worker, Assistant Family Support Worker, Children’s Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Domestic Abuse Worker, Assistant Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
Registered Charity
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Peer Worker, you’ll be at the heart of your Peabody community, using your lived experience of recovery to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. No two days will be the same — from offering one‑to‑one support, to leading engaging group activities that help build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.
You’ll play a vital role in helping residents explore their own recovery techniques, while nurturing hope, acceptance, and a strong sense of belonging. This is a role where your experiences, empathy, and authenticity truly matter.
How You’ll Make a Difference
You’ll support residents in ways that feel meaningful and empowering, meeting people where they are and walking alongside them at their own pace. This may include encouraging someone to connect with local self‑help groups, supporting them to manage day‑to‑day responsibilities, or helping them develop practical coping strategies.
By thoughtfully sharing your own lived experience of recovery in a safe, supportive, and non‑judgemental way, you’ll help build confidence and inspire residents to take positive steps forward. You’ll also work closely with colleagues to deliver group activities and contribute to a supportive, welcoming service environment.
What You’ll Bring With You
- Knowledge of recovery-focused support and/or trauma-informed practice.
- The ability to draw on your own personal recovery experience to help others create and follow through on their own plans.
- Strong skills in motivating others, building rapport, and sharing personal experiences appropriately.
- A compassionate, non-judgemental approach with resilience when managing challenging behaviours.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service, including advice on independent living skills and moving on.
- The curiosity and initiative to research, identify, and promote activities that support wellbeing
This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility across the working days.
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What We Offer
- 25 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (specific number of days for the role)
- two additional paid volunteering days each year
- flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
- 4 x salary life assurance
- up to 10% pension contribution
Please read before applying:
- You must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work the full contracted hours of 22.5 hours per week.
- This role will require an enhanced DBS check.
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Closing date: 10th June 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be taking place face to face on Wednesday 24-th Friday 26th June 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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Are you passionate about seeing young people flourish?
Do you long to build authentic relationships, create safe and joyful spaces, and help young people explore faith, purpose and belonging?
We are seeking a creative, relational and faith-filled Christian Youth & Community Worker to pioneer and grow youth ministry among 11–18s in Furzedown and the wider local community.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a vibrant youth ministry in a warm, inclusive, multicultural church that seeks to Love God, Love People and Love Life.
We’re looking for someone who:
· Loves Jesus and is committed to helping young people encounter faith in authentic and relevant ways
· Can build strong relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds
· Is excited by both hands-on youth work and long-term vision building
· Can develop engaging youth programmes, discipleship opportunities and community outreach
· Enjoys working collaboratively within a church and community setting
· Will become an active part of the worshipping and relational life of the church
The role includes:
· Leading weekly youth sessions and discipleship groups
· Building connections with local schools and the wider community
· Mentoring and supporting young people pastorally
· Developing volunteers and young leaders
· Helping shape intergenerational worship at MLBC
· Creating welcoming spaces where every young person is valued and included
The role includes regular evening and Sunday working as part of the contracted hours, with active participation in Sunday worship forming a core part of the role. We are also open to conversations around part-time working, job share arrangements, paid student placements linked to relevant training courses.
Location: Mitcham Lane Baptist Church, Furzedown, South London
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000–£32,500 (depending on experience)
Contract type: 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who can help us reflect the inclusive heart of Jesus in our community.
Please complete the application form fully to apply
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Outreach Housing Support Worker
Salary Banding: £28,893.00 per annum with potential to progress through salary band.
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term contract
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Hatfield / Hybrid / Hertfordshire travel - Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
About us
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity that has supported vulnerable young people across Hertfordshire since 1998.
We’re a passionate, professional and supportive team, working together to prevent and relieve youth homelessness and help young people build safer, more stable futures.
About the Role
We’re looking for an Outreach Housing Support Worker to join our team and provide high‑quality housing advice and support to young people aged 18–24.
This is a flexible role that responds to the needs of young people in the community, helping them navigate housing challenges and avoid or move on from homelessness.
The Difference You’ll Make
In this role, you’ll deliver tailored housing advice that helps young people understand their realistic options and take positive steps forward—particularly during times of crisis.
You’ll play a key role in preventing both first-time and repeat homelessness by building strong relationships and supporting meaningful engagement.
The young people we work with are resilient and inspiring, but may face complex barriers with limited support. We’re looking for someone who brings empathy, patience and determination, and who is committed to helping others grow in confidence and independence.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll have a varied and rewarding role, including:
- Delivering high-quality housing advice and guidance to young people aged 18–24
- Supporting individuals to understand their housing rights, options and responsibilities
- Building trusting, professional relationships to encourage engagement and positive outcomes
- Working with colleagues and external partners to prevent homelessness and coordinate support
- Managing a varied caseload with competing priorities and timescales
- Identifying and responding to risk, including safeguarding concerns
- Supporting young people through crisis situations and helping them plan next steps
- Maintaining accurate, timely records and case notes
- Promoting independence, resilience and informed decision-making
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from people who are:
- Passionate about supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs
- Committed to providing inclusive, compassionate and person-centred support
- Knowledgeable about the challenges facing young people experiencing homelessness
- Skilled at building rapport, motivating others and maintaining professional boundaries
- Confident managing workloads and balancing competing priorities
- Well organised, with strong administration and IT skills (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
- Clear on confidentiality, safeguarding and professional integrity
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Flexible, adaptable and committed to ongoing learning
You’ll also need:
- A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Experience in the voluntary sector is helpful but not essential—we value transferable skills, lived values and a willingness to learn.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or young adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) as part of Herts Young Homeless’ pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the DBS is in the guidance notes to the application form.
What We Offer
We want you to feel valued, supported and able to thrive. We offer:
- A supportive, knowledgeable and collaborative team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working opportunities
- Mileage paid for work-related travel
- Pension scheme and Group Life Insurance
- BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company sick pay (subject to eligibility)
- Ongoing training and development, including secondment opportunities
- Long service awards, refer-a-friend scheme and monthly staff draws
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our website and submit:
- Your CV
- A covering letter or short video highlighting your skills and experience
Closing date: 4th June 2026
Recruitment afternoon: 10th May 2026
(Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a further interview stage)
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re committed to supporting you.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and actively challenge discrimination in all its forms.
Our Promise to You
We will always handle your personal data with care, integrity and respect, and will never share your information without your knowledge and consent.
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support for young people and their families
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Description
Balance is looking for a dedicated compassionateSupport Worker/Driver to join our Day Centre in Wandsworth.
Who you are
- You are someone who shares and is able to mobilise the charities values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application and commitment to these values we want to hear from you.
- You must have a Clean Current D1 Driving License.
Who we are
At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services.
Main Responsibilities of the Job
- To provide support and assistance during journeyspick up and drop of duties at the commencement and end of sessions at our day centres.
- To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
- Through partnership, support and develop peoples skills, confidence and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
- To support your colleagues, service managers and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work. .
- To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
- To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination.
- To support clients with there daily activities and to promote their independence
- To be able to communicate effectively with families , colleauges and clients.
Working Expectations
- The working day is 8.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday - The current rate reflects the additional hours
- Drive a passenger service vehicle.
- Attendance at training.
- Use of information technology to support your work.
Benefits of Working for us
The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:
- A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front line staff.
- A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
- Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday.
- Access to a range of discount schemes.
- Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
- Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Complex Needs Recovery Worker
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Job Title: Complex Needs Recovery Worker
Location: This role is based in Balham. The service is a short walk from Clapham South Station (Northern Line Underground). Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £28,800
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota between 08:00 - 21:30. You may be required to work bank holidays and evenings as required. You may be required to work additional hours outside of the hours to meet service and resident needs.
About the Role
We're hiring a Complex Needs Recovery Worker to join our team based in Penrose Focus. In this role, you will support residents who have a history of forensic mental health issues with co morbidity, often alongside co-occurring substance misuse disorders. The residents range from high risk to low support and our aim is to provide tailored support to help them reintegrate into the community.
As a Complex Needs Recovery Worker, you will identify individual resident needs, and provide person centred, tailored support to residents to help them overcome their personal challenges and achieve their goals. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and have a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support residents who may be facing challenges with forensic mental health issues, substance misuse recovery and practical assistance such as applying for benefits or booking medical appointments.
- Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
- Provide person-centered support to residents, helping them rebuild their lives and transition back into the community.
- Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
- Support residents to build skills and confidence and signpost residents to external organisations and services that can aid their recovery, such as drug rehabilitation programs, psychological therapy and social services.
- Monitor residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular welfare checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies. Build good relationships with residents, offering emotional support and fostering a safe, non judgmental environment.
- Provide tailored support to residents to help them achieve their personal goals and outcomes. This may involve contributing to and developing support plans, conducting risk assessments, participating in reviews, and attending case meetings.
- Confidently report issues to the police when necessary and work closely with probation officers to ensure residents meet their legal and rehabilitation requirements.
- Create an empowering and enabling environment where individuals are supported to make informed decisions and take control of their own lives.
- Support residents in accessing primary healthcare services, including arranging GP appointments and liaising with mental health professionals.
About You
We're looking for a genuine passion for supporting people who may have complex needs which includes forensic mental health. You will be a self motivated individual who is able to be proactive in managing your own time during busy or quiet periods to ensure productivity. Experience in mental health or support work is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and will have alignment with our SIG values. You will be keen to support our residents to achieve their individual goals and support them to be the best versions of themselves.
- Previous professional or lived experience supporting people with forensic mental health and complex needs, ideally in mental health and residential setting
- Experience working with people with complex backgrounds, including ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, or challenging behaviour and an understanding of housing and social needs
- Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
- Ability to show empathy and compassion and the different challenges people face; ability to come up with creative solutions to support them in their journey
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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We're looking for an organised, kind and resilient Senior Support Worker to join our Mental health service in Kensington & Chelsea.
£29,684.00 per annum, working 40 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
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* 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.
To enable vulnerable people to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
The shift pattern for this role is as follows: Scattered sites 9 - 5pm Monday till Friday and weekend occasional
What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with Tower Hamlet's HOST and Clearing House.
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 local activities to encourage customer involvement
? Approachable and open behaviour
? Prefers working as part of a group or team
? Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
? Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
? Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
? Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
? Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
? Is essentially customer-focused
? Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
? Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with 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.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full job description
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This role will involve supporting and empowering LGBT survivors of sexual violence to overcome the impacts of abuse and violence. It will focus on working with LGBT survivors in need of emotional and practical support.
You will offer a space to victim/survivors to discuss options and provide support to enable clients to make informed choices and meet their individual needs. This will include safety planning and linking victim/survivors in with support services. You will work collaboratively with other services to ensure a multi-agency approach is taken to supporting LGBT people victim/survivors of sexual violence.
You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understand your clients’ needs, whilst remaining boundaried and mindful or self-care. Your work will enable LGBT people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence.
You will work within Galop’s Advocacy and Support team supporting LGBT people facing abuse or violence. You will work with colleagues to ensure that survivors are supported in a trauma-sensitive way and that the specific needs of sexual violence survivors are supported across the team. You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that LGBT people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services.
This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.
For more information on this role please download the attached job description.
Location: Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working with at least 2 days per week in the office.
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2027 (extension possible subject to extended funding)
Reports to: Senior Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA)
Salary: You will start on scale point G1 at £29,453.65 per year (including £4,296.25 London Weighting for those working in our London Office)
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 22nd June 2026.
First round interviews TBC and will take place via Microsoft Teams.
REF-228 773
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About Tadamon
Since the start of the genocide in Gaza, more than 1,300 Palestinians have arrived in Britain, with many hundreds more expected over the coming months and years. Some have arrived via boats and others as students or visitors unable to return home and forced to apply for asylum. Added to this are increasing numbers of students, injured children and their families who have been evacuated directly from Gaza to Britain.
Upon arrival they in dire need of support, but often instead find a hostile environment and a charitable sector decimated by legal aid cuts and with limited capacity to assist them. The support that is available has been provided on an ad hoc basis by the Palestinian community and other migrant and faith organisations.
Tadamon aims to formalise much of this ad hoc support, by extending more structured provisions for supporting the Palestinian community in Britain – particularly newly arrived Palestinian refugees and those from Gaza – through casework, community services, access to legal resources, advice and advocacy, mental health support, cultural connection, employment, language and skills training.
Purpose of the Role
Tadamon is seeking an experienced and compassionate Community Caseworker to join our small and growing team.
The postholder will work directly with Palestinian new arrivals, including asylum seekers, refugees, students unable to return home and evacuees from Gaza. Many of our community members are navigating trauma, loss, displacement and complex immigration processes.
The purpose of the role is to:
- Provide holistic, high-quality casework support and advocacy.
- Ensure community members can access safe housing, legal representation (via referral), healthcare, education and welfare support.
- Reduce isolation and strengthen community engagement.
- Support Tadamon’s volunteers and mentors to deliver coordinated and culturally grounded support.
- Contribute to Tadamon’s development as a new and growing charity.
This role does not involve the provision of any regulated immigration advice or medical advice. The caseworker will provide information, advocacy and referrals to appropriately regulated legal and medical professionals.
Tadamon is committed to building internal immigration advice capacity. We are keen to support the successful candidate, where appropriate, to work towards accreditation with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), subject to organisational need and funding, and in line with relevant regulatory requirements which we hope to work towards meeting in due course.
Key Responsibilities
Casework & Direct Support
- Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with community members, ensuring a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach to casework.
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and co-produce tailored support plans addressing immediate and longer-term needs.
- Provide holistic casework support, including:
- Support with accessing safe and stable housing.
- Assistance with GP registration and navigating NHS services (without providing medical advice).
- Support to access education, ESOL, employment and training opportunities.
- Support accessing welfare benefits, access to our hardship fund, and financial assistance where eligible.
- Referral to qualified immigration advisers and solicitors for legal advice.
- Advocate (with informed consent) on behalf of community members with local authorities, housing providers, schools, healthcare providers, solicitors and other statutory or voluntary agencies.
- Accompany community members to key appointments where appropriate and capacity allows.
- Support individuals who may be at risk or in crisis, escalating safeguarding concerns in line with policy.
Community & Partnership Working
- Encourage community members’ participation in Tadamon’s events, peer support initiatives and community activities to reduce isolation and strengthen connection.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, legal providers, health services, community organisations and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of structured community initiatives and culturally appropriate support models for Palestinians in the UK.
Organisational Development
- Maintain accurate and timely case records using Tadamon’s case management system in line with GDPR and data protection legislation.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements, including providing anonymised case studies and data.
- Attend supervision, team meetings and appraisals.
- Take initiative in pursuing relevant training, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UK asylum, immigration and welfare systems.
- Where agreed, work towards IAA accreditation to support Tadamon in building regulated immigration advice capacity (training and supervision support to be discussed).
- Comply with all Tadamon policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as the organisation grows.
Person specification
The ideal candidate will be an Arabic speaker, and will have a minimum of three years’ experience as a caseworker. They must bring energy and determination to the role and must be committed to working in collaboration with community members who may be at high risk or in crisis.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to manage a complex caseload and the desire to work as a member of a small team to protect and promote the interests of some of the Palestinian community through the provision of support to the individuals we seek to support.
The ideal candidate will be committed to the achievement of Tadamon’s long-term goals and will be passionate about ensuring that our community members can access the resources they need and feel seen, heard and supported in doing so.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in carrying out casework with children, young adults, and vulnerable adults, including supporting and safeguarding individuals with complex needs.
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XLP is a vibrant youth work charity dedicated to shaping bright futures for young people. Leading the charge against poverty and educational failure in inner London, we offer holistic, long-term support to 11- to 25-year olds in both schools and communities.
We’re looking for a passionate Senior Youth Worker to join our team. Alongside Youth Workers and Youth Work Practitioners you will focus on delivering face-to-face youth work in schools and in community settings. You’ll be working alongside young people who may be navigating complex challenges, including community safety concerns and the risks of exploitation. Your role will be to build trust, provide meaningful support and empower them to make positive choices for their future.
If you’re committed to creating lasting change and have the skills to connect with and inspire young people, we’d love to hear from you!
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