St Christopher's Fellowship
Salary: £16,050 per year Hours: 20 hours per week Days: Monday - Friday (hours to be agreed) Location: Sanderstead, South Croydon Bring your administration skills into one of our homes and you will be a key factor in helping us to deliver high quality care for young people at risk in the community. We need experienced and enthusiastic part-time administrators to join our team of professional staff and share in building brighter futures for young people. About the Role Answer telephone calls in a professional manner, take accurate messages and return calls at the Home Manager s request. Undertake typing/word processing, including confidential reports for Local Authorities, assessments, review records, letters, memos, etc. Carry out routine filing and set up and manage filing systems as appropriate, including archiving records in line with procedures. Assist the Home Manager in keeping and updating the petty cash records and other financial accounts for the home and assist with the system of invoicing. Minute internal and external meetings to a high standard. Maintain staff records including appraisals, sickness reports, annual leave and TOIL records. St Christopher s Academy At St Christopher s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people s lives. When you join St Christopher s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role , we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy , please visit our website. We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. Applicants should have: Experience as administrator, ideally within residential homes. An organised approach and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines. Ability to use IT including Word, Excel, Access and Power point. Good communication skills, oral and written and ability to use IT including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Have high personal and professional standards In return we offer: Competitive salary. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary Funded Training Programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. St Christopher s Approach At St Christopher s Fellowship, Social Pedagogy is our core philosophy of care, drawing together theories and concepts from related disciplines such as sociology, psychology, education, philosophy, medical sciences and social work. Our use of social pedagogy centres on attachment theory and building positive relationships with young people to bring out their inner diamond . We make sure our actions reflect our values. Working in this way allows us to build trust and empower people to do their best, whatever their role. At St Christopher s having the right people and investing in their development is crucial. Our Training Team, alongside the Home Managers, ensure that each member of staff has a detailed development plan that matches the work they do and equips them to be knowledgeable, creative, calm, supportive and confident in whatever situation comes their way. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website. CV s will not be accepted. It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. St Christopher s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.
Salary: £16,050 per year Hours: 20 hours per week Days: Monday - Friday (hours to be agreed) Location: Sanderstead, South Croydon Bring your administration skills into one of our homes and you will be a key factor in helping us to deliver high quality care for young people at risk in the community. We need experienced and enthusiastic part-time administrators to join our team of professional staff and share in building brighter futures for young people. About the Role Answer telephone calls in a professional manner, take accurate messages and return calls at the Home Manager s request. Undertake typing/word processing, including confidential reports for Local Authorities, assessments, review records, letters, memos, etc. Carry out routine filing and set up and manage filing systems as appropriate, including archiving records in line with procedures. Assist the Home Manager in keeping and updating the petty cash records and other financial accounts for the home and assist with the system of invoicing. Minute internal and external meetings to a high standard. Maintain staff records including appraisals, sickness reports, annual leave and TOIL records. St Christopher s Academy At St Christopher s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people s lives. When you join St Christopher s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role , we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy , please visit our website. We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. Applicants should have: Experience as administrator, ideally within residential homes. An organised approach and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines. Ability to use IT including Word, Excel, Access and Power point. Good communication skills, oral and written and ability to use IT including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Have high personal and professional standards In return we offer: Competitive salary. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary Funded Training Programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. St Christopher s Approach At St Christopher s Fellowship, Social Pedagogy is our core philosophy of care, drawing together theories and concepts from related disciplines such as sociology, psychology, education, philosophy, medical sciences and social work. Our use of social pedagogy centres on attachment theory and building positive relationships with young people to bring out their inner diamond . We make sure our actions reflect our values. Working in this way allows us to build trust and empower people to do their best, whatever their role. At St Christopher s having the right people and investing in their development is crucial. Our Training Team, alongside the Home Managers, ensure that each member of staff has a detailed development plan that matches the work they do and equips them to be knowledgeable, creative, calm, supportive and confident in whatever situation comes their way. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website. CV s will not be accepted. It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. St Christopher s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.
St Christopher's Fellowship
Salary of £29,762 per annum 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday Location: Putney SW15, with travel to UK Homes and Services Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2026 This DfE funded role is an opportunity to work with young people across our UK homes and services. As a Staying Close Life Skills Coordinator, you will support young people in creative ways, to help them to develop the skills needed to overcome barriers and thrive in life. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce were people feel they belong. We hope to attract application from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities. About the Role As a Staying Close Life Skills Coordinator, you will work across our UK homes and services, delivering a programme or tailored, creative Life Skills activities. You will be responsible for creating resources and session plans to support young people s development of crucial life skills; finding creative and innovative ways to deliver the sessions; building relationships with young people to allow the sessions to be meaningful and impactful; working with staff teams to improve their understanding of the life skills support needed by young people, and how this can be delivered; ensuring young people are aware of their own progress and that their achievements are recognised; recording the details and outcomes of your work, so that its impact can be demonstrated and learned from; listening to young people and supporting them to share their thoughts on what matters to them, and taking responsibility for ensuring the feedback of young people leads to meaningful change. St Christopher s Academy At St Christopher s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people s lives. When you join St Christopher s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role , we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy , please visit our website We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. Applicants should have Experience of delivering Life Skills work to young people At least one year experience working with young people The ability to collate data in order to monitor and evaluate outcomes Experience of leading and managing group activities Experience of using creative methods to support young people An understanding of the issues affecting looked after young people and care leavers A basic understanding of relevant legislation Understanding of good safeguarding practice, children s rights, and the importance of participation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to build honest and supportive relationships with young people and fellow professionals The ability to deal with sensitive issues sensitively and appropriately The ability to create resources across a range of areas to support learning Good time management and organisational skills What you should expect from us Salary of £29,762 per annum A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy, Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary Funded Training Programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. St Christopher s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Salary of £29,762 per annum 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday Location: Putney SW15, with travel to UK Homes and Services Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2026 This DfE funded role is an opportunity to work with young people across our UK homes and services. As a Staying Close Life Skills Coordinator, you will support young people in creative ways, to help them to develop the skills needed to overcome barriers and thrive in life. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce were people feel they belong. We hope to attract application from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities. About the Role As a Staying Close Life Skills Coordinator, you will work across our UK homes and services, delivering a programme or tailored, creative Life Skills activities. You will be responsible for creating resources and session plans to support young people s development of crucial life skills; finding creative and innovative ways to deliver the sessions; building relationships with young people to allow the sessions to be meaningful and impactful; working with staff teams to improve their understanding of the life skills support needed by young people, and how this can be delivered; ensuring young people are aware of their own progress and that their achievements are recognised; recording the details and outcomes of your work, so that its impact can be demonstrated and learned from; listening to young people and supporting them to share their thoughts on what matters to them, and taking responsibility for ensuring the feedback of young people leads to meaningful change. St Christopher s Academy At St Christopher s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people s lives. When you join St Christopher s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role , we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy , please visit our website We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. Applicants should have Experience of delivering Life Skills work to young people At least one year experience working with young people The ability to collate data in order to monitor and evaluate outcomes Experience of leading and managing group activities Experience of using creative methods to support young people An understanding of the issues affecting looked after young people and care leavers A basic understanding of relevant legislation Understanding of good safeguarding practice, children s rights, and the importance of participation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to build honest and supportive relationships with young people and fellow professionals The ability to deal with sensitive issues sensitively and appropriately The ability to create resources across a range of areas to support learning Good time management and organisational skills What you should expect from us Salary of £29,762 per annum A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy, Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary Funded Training Programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. St Christopher s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
