Family Support & Group Coordinator Salary: £31,069 FTE equivalent Hours: 25 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday) Contract: Permanent Location: Walton-on-Thames + Elmbridge Responsible to: Director of Services Our client is part of one of the UK's leading family support charities. Their ethos is to help parents build better lives and better futures for their children. Our client does this by recruiting and training local parent volunteers to offer practical and emotional support to families in their own homes. They also have dedicated Carer Support Co-ordinators who support families with illness, disability or additional needs and they offer other types of support such as crisis support and counselling. About the role As Family Support and Group Coordinator, you will be responsible for: Ensuring allocated caseload of families receive the most appropriate form of support, monitoring and reviewing from referral to completion Implementing good safeguarding practice in all areas of work, promoting children's welfare at all times Contributing to the recruitment and ongoing training, and providing regular support and supervision of home-visiting volunteers Planning and running the organisation's Group/s as required Ensuring effective communication and working in partnership with other professionals They are looking for someone with: Proven experience of supporting parents and young children in a paid or voluntary capacity A solid understanding of safeguarding practices and experience working with vulnerable families Knowledge of current legislation and policies relating to children and families Knowledge of other agencies providing services for children and families Ability to supervise and manage volunteers and to work as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship building abilities Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills A commitment to the values and ethos of the employer A clean driver's licence and access to a car Ability to work flexibly, occasional evening or weekend work What this employer offers: Our client is a supportive, family friendly employer. They offer: Flexible working (within service need) Generous annual leave Pension contribution Ongoing training and professional development The opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families' lives This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information (under the Adult and Child Workforce). Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. The employer will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with their Safer Recruitment Policy. Our client is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion. They welcome applications from people with disabilities and anyone who may need adjustments or support to complete the application process will be able to contact the employer during the next stage of the recruitment process. Schedule and Interview Process Closing date: 23rd April 2026 Shortlisting: Candidates notified by 24th April Formal interview (date tbc) will take place at the organisation's offices in Walton-on-Thames (panel interview & presentation) The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and requires the ability to travel efficiently around Elmbridge. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. No agencies please.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Family Support & Group Coordinator Salary: £31,069 FTE equivalent Hours: 25 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday) Contract: Permanent Location: Walton-on-Thames + Elmbridge Responsible to: Director of Services Our client is part of one of the UK's leading family support charities. Their ethos is to help parents build better lives and better futures for their children. Our client does this by recruiting and training local parent volunteers to offer practical and emotional support to families in their own homes. They also have dedicated Carer Support Co-ordinators who support families with illness, disability or additional needs and they offer other types of support such as crisis support and counselling. About the role As Family Support and Group Coordinator, you will be responsible for: Ensuring allocated caseload of families receive the most appropriate form of support, monitoring and reviewing from referral to completion Implementing good safeguarding practice in all areas of work, promoting children's welfare at all times Contributing to the recruitment and ongoing training, and providing regular support and supervision of home-visiting volunteers Planning and running the organisation's Group/s as required Ensuring effective communication and working in partnership with other professionals They are looking for someone with: Proven experience of supporting parents and young children in a paid or voluntary capacity A solid understanding of safeguarding practices and experience working with vulnerable families Knowledge of current legislation and policies relating to children and families Knowledge of other agencies providing services for children and families Ability to supervise and manage volunteers and to work as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship building abilities Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills A commitment to the values and ethos of the employer A clean driver's licence and access to a car Ability to work flexibly, occasional evening or weekend work What this employer offers: Our client is a supportive, family friendly employer. They offer: Flexible working (within service need) Generous annual leave Pension contribution Ongoing training and professional development The opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families' lives This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information (under the Adult and Child Workforce). Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. The employer will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with their Safer Recruitment Policy. Our client is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion. They welcome applications from people with disabilities and anyone who may need adjustments or support to complete the application process will be able to contact the employer during the next stage of the recruitment process. Schedule and Interview Process Closing date: 23rd April 2026 Shortlisting: Candidates notified by 24th April Formal interview (date tbc) will take place at the organisation's offices in Walton-on-Thames (panel interview & presentation) The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and requires the ability to travel efficiently around Elmbridge. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. No agencies please.
Can you make a real impact guiding individuals through their employment journey? Employment Advisor Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Salary: Circa £26,049 per annum Location: Carlisle/Workington About the Employer Our client is a long established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Their mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People's Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face. They deliver hundreds of locally led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people and adults into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential. About You and The Role Join this charity's dynamic Employment Team as a dedicated Employment Advisor, supporting individuals 1:1 on their journey into work, developing action plans, building skills, and driving positive outcomes in a fast-paced, community-focused environment. Working as a member of the Employment Team you will engage on a 1:1 basis with employment programme participants, establishing and maintaining excellent relationships to understand and meet their individual needs. You will develop personal action plans which enable movement of these people towards and into further sustainable employment. You will work in a friendly, busy employment team environment to ensure programme performance targets are consistently achieved to meet requirements of the allocated contract. They want someone like you with the confidence to positively engage and motivate people from a wide range of backgrounds. In your role you will work closely with the local community and employers, supporting referrals onto the programme and identifying employment opportunities. You will enable participants to develop valuable work based skills and gain knowledge. Your role will require you to be supportive and understanding, be able to deal with any issues that may arise confidently. You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to adapt them pending on what you are dealing with, communicating at different levels as key in this role. Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026 Please note, should a high volume of applications be received, the employer may look to close the role early, therefore they recommend an early application. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions ( you may need to scroll down ). This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The employer want you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the organisation a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer they offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. The employer ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.? Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Can you make a real impact guiding individuals through their employment journey? Employment Advisor Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Salary: Circa £26,049 per annum Location: Carlisle/Workington About the Employer Our client is a long established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Their mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People's Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face. They deliver hundreds of locally led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people and adults into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential. About You and The Role Join this charity's dynamic Employment Team as a dedicated Employment Advisor, supporting individuals 1:1 on their journey into work, developing action plans, building skills, and driving positive outcomes in a fast-paced, community-focused environment. Working as a member of the Employment Team you will engage on a 1:1 basis with employment programme participants, establishing and maintaining excellent relationships to understand and meet their individual needs. You will develop personal action plans which enable movement of these people towards and into further sustainable employment. You will work in a friendly, busy employment team environment to ensure programme performance targets are consistently achieved to meet requirements of the allocated contract. They want someone like you with the confidence to positively engage and motivate people from a wide range of backgrounds. In your role you will work closely with the local community and employers, supporting referrals onto the programme and identifying employment opportunities. You will enable participants to develop valuable work based skills and gain knowledge. Your role will require you to be supportive and understanding, be able to deal with any issues that may arise confidently. You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to adapt them pending on what you are dealing with, communicating at different levels as key in this role. Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026 Please note, should a high volume of applications be received, the employer may look to close the role early, therefore they recommend an early application. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions ( you may need to scroll down ). This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The employer want you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the organisation a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer they offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. The employer ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.? Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.
For over 60 years this children's charity has been building a better childhood for all. Head of Anti-Bullying Alliance and Schools Wellbeing Partnership Contract: Maternity cover. Fixed-term, 10-months (from June 2026) Work Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours per week (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours where possible). Salary: £65,016 per annum Location: London Fields, E8. (This employer promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working with 2 days working in the office). About the Role This role provides senior leadership for the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) and the Schools Wellbeing Partnership (SWP), two specialist membership groups that support schools, organisations and government to improve children and young people's experiences of bullying, wellbeing and belonging. The post is a 10 month maternity leave cover position, focused on maintaining continuity, stability and impact across established programmes, partnerships and campaigns. The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) is a UK wide membership network of over 300 organisations working together to prevent bullying and create safer environments for children and young people. It leads national activity such as Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day, develops evidence informed resources and training, and influences policy and practice at a national level. The Schools Wellbeing Partnership (SWP) supports schools to embed whole school approaches to wellbeing and belonging through networks, tools and peer learning with school leaders and partners across England. During the maternity cover period, the postholder will ensure the smooth delivery of core programmes and campaigns, including leadership of Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day planning, communications and partnerships. They will maintain relationships with members, funders, government, parliamentarians and high profile supporters, sustain policy engagement and external visibility, and support income generation activity already in progress. The role also includes management of the team, oversight of communications activity, and maintaining momentum across existing projects and networks while providing stable and supportive team leadership. About the Employer For more than 60 years, this charity has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. They interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive are improved. They push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. The charity is united for better childhoods and brighter futures. The Benefits 30 Days Annual Leave Generous Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working Winter Holiday Closure & Break Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: 08:00am on Tuesday 5th May 2026 Please note that the right to close this vacancy early is reserved should we receive a high volume of applications. This employer encourages interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This employer is actively seeking to broaden the diversity of their staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues this charity works on. No agencies please.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
For over 60 years this children's charity has been building a better childhood for all. Head of Anti-Bullying Alliance and Schools Wellbeing Partnership Contract: Maternity cover. Fixed-term, 10-months (from June 2026) Work Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours per week (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours where possible). Salary: £65,016 per annum Location: London Fields, E8. (This employer promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working with 2 days working in the office). About the Role This role provides senior leadership for the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) and the Schools Wellbeing Partnership (SWP), two specialist membership groups that support schools, organisations and government to improve children and young people's experiences of bullying, wellbeing and belonging. The post is a 10 month maternity leave cover position, focused on maintaining continuity, stability and impact across established programmes, partnerships and campaigns. The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) is a UK wide membership network of over 300 organisations working together to prevent bullying and create safer environments for children and young people. It leads national activity such as Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day, develops evidence informed resources and training, and influences policy and practice at a national level. The Schools Wellbeing Partnership (SWP) supports schools to embed whole school approaches to wellbeing and belonging through networks, tools and peer learning with school leaders and partners across England. During the maternity cover period, the postholder will ensure the smooth delivery of core programmes and campaigns, including leadership of Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day planning, communications and partnerships. They will maintain relationships with members, funders, government, parliamentarians and high profile supporters, sustain policy engagement and external visibility, and support income generation activity already in progress. The role also includes management of the team, oversight of communications activity, and maintaining momentum across existing projects and networks while providing stable and supportive team leadership. About the Employer For more than 60 years, this charity has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. They interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive are improved. They push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. The charity is united for better childhoods and brighter futures. The Benefits 30 Days Annual Leave Generous Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working Winter Holiday Closure & Break Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: 08:00am on Tuesday 5th May 2026 Please note that the right to close this vacancy early is reserved should we receive a high volume of applications. This employer encourages interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This employer is actively seeking to broaden the diversity of their staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues this charity works on. No agencies please.
This organisation is hiring two enthusiastic Dad Matters Coordinators to support the expansion of their project in Surrey and drive their vital work forward. Job Title: Dad Matters Coordinator x2 Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours a week. Work patterns and hours will be agreed with the successful candidates. Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum, pro rata Location: These roles cover locations across Surrey, offering the chance to work face-to-face in community and partner venues. Every day is varied and rewarding, as you help improve the lives of families. About the Employer Our client is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. Their mission is to give children the best start in life by supporting parents, especially during challenging times. This service exists to support dads to have the best possible relationship with their families. They do this by providing 1:1 and group peer support, helping Dads make sense of parenthood, and providing or signposting Dads to mental health support and access to relevant services. Working closely with other professionals, they are able to better support dads in the first 1001 days of their parenting journey. As Dad Matters Coordinator your key responsibilities will include: Deliver face-to-face support and engagement with dads. Raise awareness of mental health and parenting support available to fathers. Support volunteers with lived experience of fatherhood. Collaborate with internal/parallel Coordinators to ensure holistic family support. They are looking for someone who is: Passionate about supporting dads and families. An excellent communicator and relationship-builder. Confident working independently and as part of a small team. Knowledgeable about perinatal mental health and the challenges faced by dads. What this employer offers: Flexible working hours and locations. A supportive, values-driven team culture. The chance to make a real, lasting impact on families in your community. Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 31st October First Interviews: w/c 10th November Second interviews: w/c 17th November Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. This charity is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. ?No agencies please.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
This organisation is hiring two enthusiastic Dad Matters Coordinators to support the expansion of their project in Surrey and drive their vital work forward. Job Title: Dad Matters Coordinator x2 Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours a week. Work patterns and hours will be agreed with the successful candidates. Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum, pro rata Location: These roles cover locations across Surrey, offering the chance to work face-to-face in community and partner venues. Every day is varied and rewarding, as you help improve the lives of families. About the Employer Our client is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. Their mission is to give children the best start in life by supporting parents, especially during challenging times. This service exists to support dads to have the best possible relationship with their families. They do this by providing 1:1 and group peer support, helping Dads make sense of parenthood, and providing or signposting Dads to mental health support and access to relevant services. Working closely with other professionals, they are able to better support dads in the first 1001 days of their parenting journey. As Dad Matters Coordinator your key responsibilities will include: Deliver face-to-face support and engagement with dads. Raise awareness of mental health and parenting support available to fathers. Support volunteers with lived experience of fatherhood. Collaborate with internal/parallel Coordinators to ensure holistic family support. They are looking for someone who is: Passionate about supporting dads and families. An excellent communicator and relationship-builder. Confident working independently and as part of a small team. Knowledgeable about perinatal mental health and the challenges faced by dads. What this employer offers: Flexible working hours and locations. A supportive, values-driven team culture. The chance to make a real, lasting impact on families in your community. Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 31st October First Interviews: w/c 10th November Second interviews: w/c 17th November Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. This charity is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. ?No agencies please.
Job title: Service Coordinator Contract Type: Employed, permanent Hours: 17.5 per week (0.5 FTE) - term time only Blended working: Office (Cambridge)/Home based with travel across Cambridgeshire Salary: £12,737 per annum (£29,700 FTE) Start: November 2025 This charity is looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional to join their friendly office team as their Service Coordinator. About the Employer This charity provides specialist wellbeing and arts based mental health support and therapy in local schools across Cambridgeshire. They help children struggling with anxiety, grief, anger and other emotional problems so they can enjoy happier childhoods and build brighter futures. The children they support are at the heart of everything they do and they are proud to take a whole school approach to their work. About the Role You will manage the delivery of this charity's services to schools within one or more geographical areas across Cambridgeshire - Cambridge City, West Cambs, East Cambs, Peterborough or Fenland. The employer is particularly interested in hearing from candidates who wish to work in the Peterborough area. You will work closely with the other Service Coordinator to ensure that high-quality, safe and effective services are delivered to children. You will use your organisational and administrative skills to support a pool of self-employed therapists and facilitators; providing induction, case allocation, risk management, safeguarding, and reflective practice so that they are able to deliver clinical work to a high standard. The Service Coordinator will use their therapeutic knowledge and experience and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with the wider team; working with the Fundraising team to promote this charity and its service to local organisations, the Data & Evaluation Lead to support the collection of service information, and the Clinical Services Manager to develop the organisation's services and promote them to schools. This is an exciting time for this charity, as they continue to grow the service, and this role offers candidates the opportunity to support clinical service innovation. This employer can offer you a competitive salary, with a commitment to the Real Living Wage. They offer a supportive working environment including flexible working and a focus on the professional development of all staff. As a mental health charity, they focus on staff wellbeing and a positive work/life balance. Safeguarding is central to all of this organisation's activities, and they recognise that the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk, is paramount and that all have equal rights of protection. The organisation has a duty of care when these people are in their charge, and they will do everything they can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend this charity's activities. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th September Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). No agencies please.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Job title: Service Coordinator Contract Type: Employed, permanent Hours: 17.5 per week (0.5 FTE) - term time only Blended working: Office (Cambridge)/Home based with travel across Cambridgeshire Salary: £12,737 per annum (£29,700 FTE) Start: November 2025 This charity is looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional to join their friendly office team as their Service Coordinator. About the Employer This charity provides specialist wellbeing and arts based mental health support and therapy in local schools across Cambridgeshire. They help children struggling with anxiety, grief, anger and other emotional problems so they can enjoy happier childhoods and build brighter futures. The children they support are at the heart of everything they do and they are proud to take a whole school approach to their work. About the Role You will manage the delivery of this charity's services to schools within one or more geographical areas across Cambridgeshire - Cambridge City, West Cambs, East Cambs, Peterborough or Fenland. The employer is particularly interested in hearing from candidates who wish to work in the Peterborough area. You will work closely with the other Service Coordinator to ensure that high-quality, safe and effective services are delivered to children. You will use your organisational and administrative skills to support a pool of self-employed therapists and facilitators; providing induction, case allocation, risk management, safeguarding, and reflective practice so that they are able to deliver clinical work to a high standard. The Service Coordinator will use their therapeutic knowledge and experience and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with the wider team; working with the Fundraising team to promote this charity and its service to local organisations, the Data & Evaluation Lead to support the collection of service information, and the Clinical Services Manager to develop the organisation's services and promote them to schools. This is an exciting time for this charity, as they continue to grow the service, and this role offers candidates the opportunity to support clinical service innovation. This employer can offer you a competitive salary, with a commitment to the Real Living Wage. They offer a supportive working environment including flexible working and a focus on the professional development of all staff. As a mental health charity, they focus on staff wellbeing and a positive work/life balance. Safeguarding is central to all of this organisation's activities, and they recognise that the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk, is paramount and that all have equal rights of protection. The organisation has a duty of care when these people are in their charge, and they will do everything they can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend this charity's activities. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th September Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). No agencies please.
