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About This Job
This is an exciting role in Army Cadet Headquarters which provides administrative support to the functional delivery areas of the syllabus. We are looking for a person to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team and support administration across both our volunteer staff and employed workforce.
This post is primarily to support DofE and First Aid but may, where required, be surged to cover short term administrative responsibilities for other activity areas.
This position is a permanent full-time post (40 hours per week) which will be home-based. However, regular travel across the UK attend events and meetings will be required.
Essential Skills
§ Experienced and skilled administrator and planner, who can work under own initiative in both office and remote environments.
§ Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationship across a range of organisations at all levels.
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
§ IT literate; experienced user of Microsoft office with experience in using document management systems, such as SharePoint.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by Sunday 30th November 2025. Please note, AI should not be used to produce either the covering letter or CV.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 15th December, via Microsoft Teams.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
1-year Maternity Cover
£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
South West Care Team - Swindon and Wiltshire areas
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on Swindon and Wiltshire area.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Closing date: 11 November 2025
Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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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!
Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors, so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.
As an Administrator, you will be a key member of our frontline team working alongside specialist domestic abuse workers and providing essential support as a valued member of the team.
You will be involved in a range of tasks that contribute to the smooth running of our services, including processing incoming referrals and answering our main office phoneline, dealing with referral queries as well as supporting survivors to access support. You will also be involved in coordinating our group programmes for survivors, and our One Stop Shop drop ins.
As the first point of contact for both professionals and survivors you will be instrumental in ensuring they feel heard and supported, through your empathetic and understanding response.
In addition to day to day administrative tasks, you will have the opportunity to attend training and learn about our domestic abuse services and the Rising Sun Framework which underpins everything we do. There are also regular team meetings and activities to promote wellbeing which are a great way to get to know your amazing colleagues.
We are looking for an organised, flexible and proactive individual who enjoys learning and is confident at following processes and using MS Word and Excel.
As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.
Equal Opportunities
Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups, as we are on a journey to increase diversity in our team. Flexible working is available in most roles, and we strive to accommodate the needs of all applicants and team members.
Main duties and Responsibilities
Admin Tasks
- Process incoming referrals to our services
 - Liaise with referrers and team members as required and respond to queries efficiently
 - Coordinate participants and materials for survivor group programmes and team training sessions
 - Coordinate the rota for One Stop Shop drop-ins
 - Respond to enquiries received via our phone or admin email account
 - Work as part of a team to ensure the phone line is answered at times advertised on our website and coordinate call-backs to survivors from DA workers if needed
 - Provide one-off/short term support to survivors calling the phone line, such as listening, information about available services, basic safety planning, completing a referral form[ET1]
 - Input information to spreadsheets and our case management system
 - Develop our administrative processes to improve effectiveness
 - Work with and provide support to the wider team as required
 
General
- Uphold the core values of the Rising Sun and work towards our vision.
 - Work professionally and to a high standard
 - Demonstrate a personal commitment to continued professional development
 - Protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun service users, team, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information
 - Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse
 - Ensure the effective implementation of all Rising Sun’s policies and procedures, including Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults and Data Protection.
 - Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.
 
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and personal qualities. (D = Desirable)
Experience
- Experience in an administrative role
 - Experience working across different teams (D)
 - Experience coordinating events/activities (D)
 - Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation (D)
 - Experience of supporting or providing advice to survivors of domestic abuse
 
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
 - Confident using MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
 - Effective team working skills
 - Good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors
 - Confident using On Track, our case management system (D)
 
Personal Qualities
- Passionate about the aim and values of the Rising Sun
 - Self-motivated and pro-active
 - Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
 - Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
 - Able to attend occasional evening and weekend events with notice to further the aims of the organisation (time off in lieu will be given)
 
Please visit our website to learn more about Rising Sun, and download and fill out an application form if you feel that this role would be a good fit for you. Please demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your personal statement.
Our vision is a world in which all women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
                    The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £65,000-£80,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: EdCity, 1 EdCity Walk, EdCity, London, W12 7TF (hybrid working - office-based three days per week)
Be the force behind our fundraising future
We’re looking for an ambitious and strategic Head of Fundraising to lead the acceleration of Lift Schools’ comprehensive fundraising strategy and scale a proven fundraising income stream that supports our ambitious mission and long-term growth.
This newly created central role offers a unique opportunity to shape and scale how Lift Schools attracts philanthropic support, builds strong partnerships and unlocks new income streams to transform education for thousands of children. You’ll lead the delivery of a high-impact fundraising strategy, and develop a fundraising and major gifts pipeline with major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
You’ll be joining an organisation with philanthropic momentum, supported by a compelling strategy which you would have the opportunity to shape. Our foundation for growth is proven, including a track record of securing significant donations and grant successes. This is an opportunity to build upon prior successes for immediate, large-scale impact and rapid growth.
You’ll be someone who:
- Is motivated by our mission to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day
 - Brings a proven track record in securing income from major donors, trusts, foundations and corporates
 - Has the vision and drive to both scale existing and establish new income streams from the ground up
 - Understands how philanthropy can unlock opportunities for young people across the country
 
You’ll also need to bring:
- A strong track record in successful fundraising, ideally in education or the wider non-profit sector
 - Experience leading or establishing a fundraising function
 - Confidence in engaging high-value supporters, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 - Strategic thinking, strong project management and a solutions-focused mindset
 
You’ll be ambitious, creative and values-driven – someone who’s energised by our mission and ready to lead.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
- We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
 - With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
 - We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
 
How we support you
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: We offer bespoke training to help you hone your skills and progress your career.
 - Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
 - Lifestyle savings: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
 - Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work–life balance with two days a week working from home, 33 days of annual leave, and the freedom to work remotely outside of term time.
 
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible.
Closing date: 19th November 2025, 5pm
Interview dates: 3rd and 8th December 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, everyday.


                    The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main purpose of job:
To manage three key aspects of CARA’s service:
· New referrals into CARA
· Counselling waiting lists and allocation to a counsellor
· CARA’s client database
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).
Salary: £37,411 – £39,261 per annum, pro-rata.
Hours: 35 hours per week, with some flexibility possible.
Contract: This is a permanent contract.
Place of work: CARA premises in Colchester and some remote home working. Some travel to other locations in Essex may be necessary.
Holiday: 25 days per year pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.
Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criteria, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications.
Application deadline: 9am on Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Job Description
This is an exciting and varied role, and we are looking for a proactive post holder who will manage three key aspects of CARA’s service provision:
- Manage new referrals into our service, overseeing the work of our team of First Contact Navigators and our Information and Referrals Co-ordinator.
- Manage our counselling waiting lists and the allocation of clients to a counsellor, overseeing the work of our Allocations Team.
- Act as the main lead and point of contact for managing CARA’s client database and resolving any data queries.
This role will lead a talented and committed team of six, supporting their work and assisting them to develop their key roles. As well as overseeing day-to-day operations of the team, the post holder will be part of CARA’s management team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in CARA’s wider development, working closely with CARA’s Senior Leadership Team and Team Managers.
The First Contact Navigator project is a shared project with our sister centres, SERICC and SOS Rape Crisis, so the post holder will liaise closely with colleagues in those centres.
Main Responsibilities
Line management and team support
· To line manage CARA’s Information and Referrals Co-ordinator, First Contact Navigators and Allocations Co-ordinators, providing day-to-day support, monitoring performance and identifying training and development needs. This will include keeping up to date notes of line management meetings and conducting and recording annual staff appraisals.
· To support CARA’s Information and Referrals Co-ordinator, First Contact Navigators and Allocations Co-ordinators, working alongside them where necessary, and covering these roles during annual leave and other absences.
· To work with CARA’s Head of Operations to recruit and train new staff and volunteers, as required.
· To liaise with CARA’s other teams and more widely with Synergy East teams, resolving problems and ensuring good communication and mutual understanding of respective roles and ways of operating.
· To be part of the CARA management team and attend regular management team meetings, contributing to CARA’s ongoing development.
Service development
· To work with CARA’s Information and Referrals Co-ordinator, First Contact Navigators, Allocations Co-ordinators, Head of Operations, CEO, and our four team Managers to refine and develop CARA’s referrals and allocations processes.
· To oversee and update CARA’s counselling waiting lists, working with the Allocations Co-ordinators, and leading regular meetings to review waiting times, pushing forwards actions to reduce these wherever possible.
· To oversee and update the CARA map of service delivery ensuring we have an accurate picture of client sessions across our therapy teams.
· To develop expertise in our purpose-designed client database, ensuring the team are fully trained in its use and working with the Senior Leadership Team and Synergy Partners to ensure client data is kept up to date.
· Working with the CEO, Head of Operations and Information and Referrals Co-ordinator to represent CARA at meetings, making presentations about our work.
General
· To work flexible hours, including some evening work and occasional weekends.
· To participate in CARA team meetings, supervision, training and development.
· To provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies, including participation in delivery of training sessions.
· To raise awareness of sexual violence and its impact in the community and within other agencies.
· To keep appropriate records in accordance with CARA policies and procedures.
· To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
· To be administratively self-servicing.
· To report to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports and verbal reports.
· To undertake any other related activities as required by the Senior Leadership Team or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
· To undertake any other related activities as required by the Senior Leadership Team or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
About CARA
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.
CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed.
You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion here. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
About Synergy East
CARA is part of Synergy East. We work closely with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for someone who knows that £500 isn't just money – it's six speech therapy sessions that will transform a child's life. That £1,500 in event sponsorship? That's an adapted bike returning the joy of cycling to a child who thought they'd lost it forever.
If you're the kind of person who gets excited about quiz nights, corporate partnerships, and big events in equal measure – and you can turn that excitement into results – we want to hear from you.
THE ROLE
As our new Fundraising Officer, you'll be joining OSCAR's Charity at a pivotal time in our growth. This isn't a rigid, box-ticking role – it's an opportunity to shape your own fundraising legacy. You'll have the freedom to be creative, take ownership, and implement bold ideas whilst working within our established charitable framework. You’ll have financial targets to meet, and the backing of the whole team to help you achieve them.
Your time will be split across three closely-linked key areas:
Corporate Partnerships (35%)
- Researching and identifying potential partners
 - Making initial approaches and developing warm contacts
 - Supporting our Charity Manager to get partnerships over the line
 - Preparing compelling materials and presentations
 - Maintaining and stewarding relationships
 
Flagship Events (35%)
- Boosting sign-ups and participation
 - Securing sponsors
 - Providing event day support
 - Finding creative ways to maximise income
 
Community Fundraising (30%)
- Building school partnerships
 - Coordinating local events (such as quiz nights, bake sales, virtual events)
 - Engaging with community groups
 - Motivating and inspiring volunteer fundraisers
 
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Must-haves
- Proven fundraising experience
 - Proven experience in achieving/exceeding targets in the not-for-profit or commercial sectors.
 
You'll be perfect for this role if you:
- Are comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the opportunity to shape your own role
 - Can take ownership and work independently within the team
 - Excel at building relationships and inspiring others
 - Can balance multiple priorities and create your own systems
 - See every pound raised for the life-changing impact it creates
 - Are tech-savvy and comfortable with digital tools such as Slack, Notion, Beacon CRM, CapCut, Canva, Excel, Powerpoint and SharePoint
 - Are strong at admin processes and have attention to detail
 
Essential Requirements:
- Based within Yorkshire
 - Available to work in York 9-5 on Wednesdays (our team day)
 - Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
 - Willing to undergo DBS check
 - Happy to travel across the region for events and meetings
 - Available for occasional evening and weekend work
 
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
 - Start Date: 1st January 2026
 - Working hours: Ideally 5 days per week 9-5pm but we are open to 4 days per week pro rata
 - Location: York-based (with regional travel)
 - Working Pattern: Wednesday in office, home-based the rest of the time
 
TIMES AND DATES TO BE AWARE OF
Thursday 23rd October: Applications open
Wednesday 12th November: Application deadline (5pm)
Friday 14th November: Shortlisted candidates notified
Tuesday 18th November: First round interviews (in person, York)
Wednesday 19th November: Successful second round candidates notified
Thursday 27th November: Second round interviews (in person, York)
Friday 28th November: Successful candidate notified
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
We want to see you at your best, so we've designed our interviews to give you the chance to showcase your skills in realistic scenarios.
First-Round Interview (60 minutes):
- A conversation about your experience and motivation (20 minutes)
 - Case study analysis (we will send you this the day before): review event data and suggest improvements (20 minutes)
 - Written exercise: draft a compelling fundraising email or social campaign (20 minutes)
 
Second-Round Interview (60 minutes):
- Presentation: share a creative fundraising idea with implementation plan (prepared in advance)
 - Response test: corporate partnership meeting
 - Problem-solving: respond to a fundraising scenario with limited resources
 
WHY JOIN US?
This isn't just another fundraising job. You'll have the freedom to be creative, the support to succeed, and the satisfaction of knowing that every pound you raise changes lives. You'll work with a team who care deeply about our cause, and you'll have the autonomy to shape this role according to your strengths.
If you're ready to make a real difference and create your own fundraising legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have recently been affected by a brain tumour, please consider carefully if this role would be right for you, as your welfare is the utmost priority and our work may be triggering.
OPTIONAL VIDEO APPLICATION
We want to see your personality shine through so, in addition to your CV and cover letter, we'd love you to record a short video as well (maximum 3 minutes) addressing the following and add the link to your CV:
- Who you are: Brief introduction to yourself and your fundraising background (30 seconds)
 - Why OSCAR's Charity: What draws you to our organisation and this role specifically? (1 minute)
 - Your fundraising approach: Share an example of a successful fundraising initiative you've led or been part of, and what made it work (1 minute)
 - Your creative spark: Give us one bold fundraising idea you'd love to explore at OSCAR's Charity (30 seconds)
 
Tips for your video:
- Keep it natural and conversational – we want to get to know the real you
 - Film somewhere quiet with good lighting
 - Use your phone or laptop – no fancy equipment needed
 - Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive and share the link with your CV
 - Make sure your video is set to 'unlisted' or 'anyone with the link can view'
 
OSCAR's supports families affected by childhood brain tumours, raises awareness, and funds research for earlier diagnosis and kinder treatments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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: Registered Area Manager
Salary: £54,702 per annum (increasing to £60,780 after 18 months service) + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Rota Allowance + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 35 Hours per week
Location: Homebased with reasonable travelling distance of Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Somerset, Devon and Gloucester
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.
The Registered Area Manager postholder will be an experienced social worker, cognisant with trauma informed and therapeutic methodologies, that actively support and encourage diversity and inclusion, as they lead and develop an outstanding service to meet the needs of our families across the region.
Working with professional curiosity and innovation, the Registered Area Manager will report directly to the Operational Director of Children's Services, and be responsible for the leadership of a dedicated and passionate team of home based staff focussed on the recruitment and retention of suitable carers that can meet the diverse and complex needs of a range of vulnerable children and young people.
Travel within the South West Area will be essential as the Registered Area Manager will participate in carer focussed events, staff and panel training, monthly staff team meetings, wellbeing days and other face to face events.
If you want to be a professional, forward thinking Registered Area Manager, who will be valued and appreciated for their impact on the improvement of outcomes for children and young people, apply now.
The main role requirements for the Fostering Registered Area Manager role includes:
- A Level 5 Management Qualification (or a willingness to enrol on such a course within 6 months of appointment and to complete within 3 years)
 - A minimum of 3 - 5 years post qualifying social work experience in fostering or in other childcare settings
 - A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development
 - Experience of managing a diverse and experienced team, ideally remotely
 - Experience of group work and/or delivery of training
 - Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations
 - Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently alongside excellent communication skills
 - Proficiency in use of IT and paperless systems, including management of virtual meetings and webinars.
 - Ensuring regulatory compliance including service monitoring
 - Responsible for the safeguarding of children and young people
 - Taking part in the out-of-hours rota.
 - Delivery of the Service Operational Plan
 - Experience of managing budgets and service provider contracts
 - Being a Panel Advisor
 
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
 - Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
 - 45p per mile for business travel.
 - Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
 - Family friendly policies.
 - Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
 - Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
 - An hour a week of live, expert led events through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
 - Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
 - Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
 - Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
 
An Enhanced DBS clearance and current registration with Social Work England is required for this role and checks will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 23rd November 2025
Interview Date: Friday 5th December 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
About Tutor The Nation
Tutor The Nation (TTN) is an education charity on a mission to make high-quality, one-to-one tutoring accessible to every young person, regardless of background. We’re a growing education charity connecting volunteer university students and graduates with pupils from under-resourced schools for free, one-to-one online tutoring at GCSE and A-Level. Together, we’re closing the attainment gap and helping to make education fairer.
We’re looking for a Programme Delivery Manager to help us grow our impact and ensure every tutor, pupil, and school we work with has the best possible experience.
The Role
As Programme Delivery Manager, you’ll be leading the delivery of our tutoring programme and helping shape its future as we grow.
You’ll build strong relationships with schools, support hundreds of volunteer tutors, and make sure our pupils receive effective, and impactful online tutoring sessions.
Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week in our central London office
Contract type: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £34,000–£39,000 (depending on experience)
Closing date: Apply by 5 November 2025, 11:59pm
Start Date: ASAP
What You’ll Do
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Manage the full journey of our tutoring programme, from onboarding schools and pupils to matching tutors and ensuring sessions run smoothly.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with 25+ partner schools and bring new ones on board.
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Oversee 300+ volunteer tutors supporting their continued engagement.
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Lead safeguarding across the charity as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
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Use data and feedback to improve our processes and measure our impact.
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Collaborate with our small, friendly team to drive long-term growth and strategy.
 
About You
You’ll be someone who’s:
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A confident relationship builder and communicator who enjoys working with a wide range of people.
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Highly organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
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Experienced in managing partnerships, volunteers, or programmes.
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Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection.
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Comfortable using data to make decisions and improve outcomes.
 
Benefits and Working Environment
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25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising to 28 after two years).
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An extra day off for your birthday.
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Flexible arrangements around Christmas.
 
How to Apply
Apply by 5 November 2025 (11:59pm). Please note that the interview dates below are provisional and subject to change.
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Online first-round interviews: 13–18 November
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In-person second-round interviews: Week commencing 24 November
 
This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Tutor The Nation is making education fairer, one tutoring session at a time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have some fantastic opportunities for dedicated and enthusiastic Keyworkers to join Barnardo's. Currently we have multiple Full Time, Permanent contracts available as we add to our growing team in Greater Manchester. Would you like the chance to provide crucial support to Children, Young People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism (up to 25 years) and their families as part of the NHS Long Term Plan?
Covering the Greater Manchester area, it is essential to hold a valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. As a Keyworker, you will have passion and commitment when delivering quality support within the family home, placement, or inpatient setting. You will work as part of a team to prevent - where possible - children and young people from requiring an inpatient admission or placement. Are you a compassionate individual looking for a meaningful and rewarding role?
As this is a new service there are lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward. The service has a comprehensive training offer including core competencies through to bespoke training. To be a successful Keyworker, you will need to have the following:
- Experience in supporting children with Learning Disabilities or Autism
 - The ability to ensure the 'voice' of the child and family is central, enabling lived experience to create change.
 - Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a service that covers the whole of Greater Manchester. However, there are 5 teams providing the opportunity to offer support and create strong relationships and partnerships in a local area and with colleagues which include Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Tameside, Salford, Stockport and Trafford.
 - Safeguarding knowledge.
 - Good IT and recording skills.
 
This service is dynamic, no two days are the same, however you will have a number of children and young people who you will build positive and meaningful relationships with. You will manage your own diary with families, providing support at a time that suits their needs. This means you will be working some evenings and weekends. In return you will manage your hours so may benefit from later starts or earlier finishes. You will support in homes and the community and attend meetings with professionals and families to ensure excellent communication, a shared understanding and a team approach. You will support information to be understood, views to be shared, checking the right provision is known about and able to be accessed. You will work closely with health and social care partners. We aim to provide the right support, at the right time, in the right way. You may work by yourself or alongside colleagues depending on the support needed.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Advert description, Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Facilities and Operations Manager
We are looking for a Facilities and Operations Manager to join the team.
You will play a crucial role as they keep members, staff and volunteers safe by managing and maintaining the Youth Zone building effectively and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the maintenance of a new, state-of-the-art, multi-million pound building that will transform young lives.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Facilities & Operations Manager
Location: Preston (once the youth zone is open). Until then, the team is based at the charity’s temporary office space in the city centre.
Salary: £27-£30,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once Vault has opened); access to theTalent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 12th November
First stage interviews: WC 17th November (online) subject to change
Second stage interviews (in-person): Thursday 20th November - Vault Youth Zone
(subject to change)
About the Role
You will ensure the charity is compliant with health and safety regulations including building, equipment, services, and related contracts, as well as carrying out general maintenance and managing the cleaning team, ensuring that the building is upheld to the highest of standards and accessible for all young people.
You will carry out and manage multi-disciplined activities including:
- Housekeeping
 - Maintenance
 - General maintenance duties
 - Security and health and safety
 
About You
This is a varied role and the ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing similar types of buildings, e.g. schools, college/ university, sports or leisure centres or other large, multi-use/function buildings.
You will have experience of:
- Caretaking or premises/buildings maintenance and management in a similar environment.
 - Line managing staff and contractors.
 - Producing Risk Assessments.
 - Contract administration, working with external contractors and consultants.
 - Establishing and managing Planned Preventative Maintenance.
 
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.
About the Organisation
All young people in Preston should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose, to find out what they’ve got and where it could take them. The Youth Zone will be a purpose-built space fizzing with energy and crammed with incredible facilities. It will be staffed by skilled and dedicated youth workers who truly believe in young people in the city – helping them see what they can achieve, and giving them the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it.
Once open, it will deliver life-changing support seven days a week to help thousands of young people from a diverse range of backgrounds to thrive.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
 
- 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
 
- Salary sacrifices pension scheme
 
- Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
 
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
 
- 24/7 Employee Assistance programme
 
- Access to remote counselling service
 
- Paid Disability Leave
 
- Paid compassionate Leave
 
- Home Working Allowance
 
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; MIDNIGHT 8 December 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the skills and experience in using data to shape strategy, enable growth, and make a meaningful impact? Do you have the analytical skills to turn complex information into clear insight that supports decision-making across a diverse organisation?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Data Analyst to provide the evidence, analysis, and interpretation needed to support the Called Together strategy. You will play a crucial role in helping parishes, deaneries, and diocesan leaders understand their context, track progress, and plan for mission and growth.
This is a strategic and impactful role for someone who can combine robust analytical skill with an understanding of people, places, and organisational purpose.
About the Role
You will develop and interpret datasets to support informed decision-making across the Diocese. Your key responsibilities will include:
· Developing a strong understanding of diocesan and external data sources to inform strategy
· Designing and implementing a measurement framework to monitor progress and impact
· Collecting, managing, and integrating quantitative and contextual data from varied sources
· Analysing demographic, attendance, financial, and community data to generate insight
· Supporting social action and community engagement with relevant contextual data
· Designing and maintaining interactive dashboards and visual tools (e.g. Power BI)
· Producing narrative and statistical reports for governance, leadership, and project teams
· Building relationships and engaging with key stakeholders
· Collaborating with national church teams and external partners to align local insight with wider priorities
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Aligned with the mission and ethos of the Christian Church and the vision of the Diocese of Rochester
· Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
· Experienced in data analysis and interpretation, with strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, formulas, data modelling)
· Confident in building dashboards and visualisations using Power BI (or similar)
· Familiar with public data sources (e.g. Census, public health, economic data)
· Skilled in ensuring data quality, integrity, and security
· An effective communicator, able to present insights to both senior leaders and local stakeholders
· Inquisitive, thorough, and able to frame the right analytical questions
· Experienced in developing measurement frameworks to track outcomes
· Organised, flexible, and able to travel across the Diocese, including occasional evenings or weekends
What we can offer:
• Flexible working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 16 November 2025
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 25 November 2025
37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 38 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the centre of Crawley, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community.
Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals.
We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Crawley Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are:
Housing:
- Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living
 - Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent
 - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law
 - Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team
 
Coaching and Engagement:
- Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives
 - Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community
 - Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries
 - Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance)
 
General:
- Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working
 - Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations
 - Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice
 
There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. Please download the job profile for full role details.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk
 - Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living
 - Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs
 - Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries
 - Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists
 
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved
 - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary
 - Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team
 - Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills
 - Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately
 
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.

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You will be instrumental in the quality and impactful implementation, delivery and retention of our sites. You will oversee the delivery of exceptional outcomes in support of the charity's mission. You will work as part of a Regional/Country team to deliver outstanding programmes across your geography, establishing and leading partnerships throughout the life of a programme.
Regular travel throughout your geographical location will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of the UK, NI and Iberia. Please stipulate which role you are applying for (North of England or Nationwide).
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in the United States.
You will report to either Regional/Country Lead within the Delivery & Partnerships team or the Associate Director of Business Development (depending on the scope of your role).
- We will conduct selection in the w/c Nov 17th – with a multi-stage process taking place that week
 
Key Responsibilities
· You will be accountable for the retention and outcomes of your portfolio of programmes.
· You will work closely with colleagues in both the Delivery & Partnership team and the Quality & Impact team to pursue quality delivery of programmes that adheres to model fidelity.
· You will hold partners and stakeholders to account for their key responsibilities in the delivery of quality programmes.
                Interviews and selection will take place w/c Nov 17th – with a multi-stage process taking place that week.
We will review applications as they come in and close when we have sufficient numbers
            
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Caseworker to join the National Homicide Service in the Berkshire and Hampshire area of England, working 37.5 hours a week.
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 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:
This role is home working based with travel in the Berkshire & Hampshire area of England. 
As a Homicide Service Children and Young Person caseworker you will be:
- Delivering a specialist service to children and young people (CYP) bereaved by homicide, and for those CYP who have witnessed a homicide
 - Working collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs and ensure that young people are central to all processes that involve them.
 - Acting as the designated caseworker and manage a caseload
 - Implementing the CYP Homicide Service Delivery Model
 - Work closely and support colleagues to provide a trauma informed service to children and young people.
 
You will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter. Working with colleagues in the National Homicide Service, as well as partner agencies including education, police, courts, social services and many other statutory and third sector organisations.
You will need to be able to travel to face to face sessions within, and occasionally outside of region, and therefore a driving license and use of a car are essential. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
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.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
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 look forward to hearing from you.
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.
 
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                    
                        
                        
                        
                        
                    
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        

