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Job Description Job Title: Family Support Worker Location RMC operates four branches located in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley. The successful candidate will be based at the Birmingham, or Wolverhampton site and will be required to travel to all branches as needed. This is an in-person, on-site role with no hybrid or remote work options available Reporting To: Deputy Regional Resettlement Manager Salary and benefits: £23,500-£25,000 (dependent to experience) Additional Benefits: Company-matched pension scheme Employee assistance program Health and wellness support Mental health resources Comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Contract: Fixed term till 31 March 2026 Annual Leave: 21 days + 1 concessionary day and 8 Bank Holidays About the Role The Refugee and Migrant Centre is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our Resettlement Department. As part of our mission to assist refugees and migrants in overcoming barriers to integration, this role will play a key part in helping newly arrived refugees settle into their new communities with confidence and independence. RMC is a well-established charity with over 25 years of experience working with vulnerable refugees and migrants. We provide a range of services, including immigration advice, housing support, welfare assistance, and employment guidance. Our work ensures that refugees and migrants receive the necessary support to become equal citizens in the UK. Purpose of the Role The Family Support Worker will support newly arrived refugees and their families, enabling them to navigate the complex challenges of settling into the UK. Working closely with our multi-skilled resettlement team, you will deliver holistic support to refugees across a range of services, including welfare benefits, housing, health, education, and employment. You will also play a key role in empowering families to build their confidence, independence, and long-term integration into the community. Main Duties and Responsibilities Client Support & Case Management: Manage a caseload of newly arrived refugee families, providing tailored support to meet their specific needs. Conduct home visits and orientation sessions to welcome clients to their new community and complete holistic needs assessments. Develop Personal Integration Plans for each household on a quarterly basis, helping them set goals for long-term independence. Coordinate support with external agencies and specialists to address clients needs, ensuring seamless service delivery. Support families with housing, welfare benefits, education, healthcare, and employment. Assist with registration for healthcare services (GPs, dentists, opticians) and support with medical assessments. Facilitate access to education for children and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes for adults. Provide guidance on immigration matters and ensure the correct paperwork is in place, including registering for Biometric Residence Cards and supporting welfare benefit applications. Ensure clients are financially supported by applying for relevant welfare benefits and assisting with mandatory reconsiderations as required. Integration & Independence: Help clients develop the skills and knowledge to achieve independence, focusing on self-sufficiency and integration into the local community. Support families in securing suitable accommodation, liaising with landlords, housing providers, and relevant stakeholders. Provide ongoing orientation on UK systems, including financial rights and responsibilities, social services, and community resources. Encourage social integration by organising outings and community events to foster connections with local services and other refugees. Partnership Working & Community Engagement: Work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that refugees have access to the services and support they need. Act as the lead contact for other agencies involved in supporting your clients, ensuring a collaborative approach to case management. Promote the long-term integration of refugees by identifying and facilitating opportunities for engagement with mainstream services. Administrative & Reporting Duties: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions and case progress, ensuring compliance with organisational policies. Provide written reports and case updates as required by the Resettlement Coordinator and Manager. Contribute to the development and improvement of services based on monitoring and evaluation feedback. General Responsibilities: Uphold RMC s values, principles, and policies, including those related to equal opportunity, confidentiality, and impartiality. Attend team meetings, training sessions, and contribute to service development initiatives. Provide feedback and suggestions for service improvements to ensure the best outcomes for refugees and migrants. Carry out other duties consistent with the nature of the role and in support of the Resettlement Department s objectives. Person Specification Essential: Experience working with vulnerable individuals, particularly refugees or migrants. Strong understanding of the challenge s refugees faces during resettlement and integration. Proven ability to manage a caseload and create detailed support plans. Experience in working with external agencies and coordinating services for clients. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with refugees, stakeholders, and service providers. Ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with a person-centred approach. Knowledge of UK welfare benefits, housing rights, and immigration services. Ability to maintain accurate records and use IT systems to document casework. Cultural competence and a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Ability to work flexibly and independently, including delivering outreach services. Fluent in Farsi/Pashto and English. Desirable: Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting volunteers to achieve client outcomes. Knowledge of community languages (particularly relevant to refugee populations) would be advantageous. Experience in delivering outreach support to families in their homes and community settings. Full UK driving licence and access to a car. Flexibility To achieve the objectives of this role, a degree of flexibility is essential. The post holder may be required to undertake duties not specifically listed above, provided they fall within the scope of the role and are appropriate to the pay grade. Accordingly, this job description will be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to ensure it continues to reflect the responsibilities and duties of the position accurately. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their commitment to achieving positive outcomes. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. Closing date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025, by 5:00 pm. 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. Please note that if you require employer sponsorship to extend your right to work in the UK, the Refugee and Migrant Centre is not able to support visa sponsorship.

Being a Deputy Ward Manager is more than helping to manage a team. It's supporting a leader, being an expert, supporting and embracing a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within the ward. If you agree, then you're the Deputy Ward Manager we're looking for. Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or an existing Deputy Ward Manager looking for a new ward to be a key part of, if caring for others and being able to successfully support in leading a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at Pinhoe View in Exeter. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. This is a 6 month fixed term position. What you will be doing With experience from the NHS or private care, you will support the Ward Manager to lead the nursing team in providing high-quality care and support to people with acute mental health conditions across two wards and eight individual flats, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork. As a Deputy Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse and Ward Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better. Other duties include: Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximum their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training Designated to take charge of the ward of the ward in the Ward Manager's absence Things that you will have: A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Relevant experience in a similar environment Proven track record of leadership skills Where you will be working: Location: Pinhoe View, College Way, Exeter, EX1 3PZ Pinhoe View is a new purpose-built facility where a range of mental health services are provided for adults with acute mental health conditions across two wards and eight individual flats.The 24-hour acute inpatient service is supported by a full multidisciplinary team, which specialises in the assessment, treatment and stabilisation of people suffering from a significant mental health episode and in cris What you will get Annual salary up to £49,495 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job description Contract type: Fixed term contract or secondment until 31 December 2027 Location: The role can be based in either our London or Newcastle office, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office or at an audited body. Working hours: Full time (36 hours a week), job share, flexible working 28.8 hours/4 days minimum Salary: The starting salary is c.£93,000,although this can be subject to negotiation for exceptional candidates. About the role Within the NAO we have small teams with a focus on specialist areas of expertise. These are our Hubs. The Hubs play a key role in external influencing, knowledge management, and the development of our capability on cross-cutting issues. This role is to lead our Hub on Environment and Climate Change. The purpose of the Environment and Climate Change (E&CC) hub is to: build the NAO's skills, influence and programme of work on environment and climate change, to support the value for money of Government' delivery of its goals; and be a catalyst for improved sustainability reporting and assurance practices in the public sector. The main purpose of the role is to lead our work on environmental sustainability and climate change. It is an exciting opportunity to lead our E&CC hub through the next stage of development. Government has set ambitious goals for net zero by 2050 and in its environment plan. Over the last five years the NAO has produced value for money reports examining government's spending and activities in pursuit of these goals. Sustainability reporting requirements are also evolving rapidly for both the public and private sectors. The National Audit Office has an important part to play in ensuring that the system of public sector sustainability reporting that develops is useful, reliable and proportionate, as well as holding government to account for how it pursues its long-term goals. We are looking for someone with the experience and vision to take forward the next stage of our strategy for environment and climate change work, and to building our capability to deliver insightful value for money work, effectively draw out learning and good practice, and to assure sustainability reporting in government. Using your experience in building strong networks and credibility across Parliament and the public sector you will lead our engagement on these issues with senior stakeholders in government and the private sector, as well as with national and international standard-setters and expert communities. You will lead the team delivering our work on environment and climate change insights and developing our approach to sustainability reporting and assurance. You and your team will produce reports for Parliament and relevant good practice guides, as well as supporting value for money teams across the NAO to deliver insightful and impactful reports. We're at an important stage in the development of our approach to sustainability reporting and assurance, so it's a great time to join and provide your leadership to this leadership role for the NAO. How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your up-to-date CV along with a covering letter (maximum two pages) detailing with specific examples, how you meet the key person criteria before the application deadline of Sunday 2 November 2025. If you experience any issues during the application process, please contact Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 17 & 24 November 2025. Conflicts of interest It is essential that the NAO upholds, and is seen to uphold, the highest standards of propriety in its governance, and potential candidates will need to ensure that they do not hold any non-executive posts, any other appointments, or any other interests which may be in conflict with their NAO role. Please contact us at Nationality Requirements: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Please note, we are not able to sponsor work visas. Please contact us at should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility. Equal opportunities and diversity Disability and Reasonable Adjustments Applicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee an interview to an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role. You should also let our HR team know if you wish us to consider any Reasonable Adjustments at any stage of the process (HR Service Desk ( ). Applicants will not be discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic or any other extraneous factor. Responsibilities Develop long term strategy for the Environment hub in supporting delivery our NAO five year strategy Initiate, direct or advise on relevant outputs, including good practice guides, value-for- money (performance audit) work and assurance activities Lead teams and oversee provision of expert advice on sustainability assurance and reporting matters to relevant groups and consultations, working with NAO experts in financial and non-financial audit Build and maintain external networks with senior civil servants, Parliament, expert communities, standard setters and representative bodies Work with the senior leaders in the Hub and the Deputy Head of the Financial Audit service line and our Financial Audit Practice and Quality Team to develop our methodological approach to sustainability assurance, in accordance with relevant standards, good practice and guidance Take a central role in the development of a learning and professional development plan for performance audit of environment and climate change programmes and sustainability reporting and assurance skills at the NAO Keep abreast of significant future developments, changes, emerging trends, and relevant issues in the external environment People Management Lead development of Hub team, ways of working and culture Contribute to the development of our people and organisation as part of the NAO senior management Be a credible and effective thought leader and bring together insights from our people Build effective working relationships across the NAO corporate services, and financial and value for money audit teams Be an effective team leader and coach and motivate professional development across a wide network as well as through your direct line management role Relationships Reports to: Executive Director, Infrastructure Group. The team sits within the NAO's Infrastructure Group but you will also work closely with other senior leaders in the NAO including the Executive Director for Knowledge and Insights, as well the Deputy Head of Financial Audit. Internal relationships: Directors of other specialist insight teams, audit teams covering a range of audited bodies, practice and quality teams for value for money and financial audit, external communications, and parliamentary relations. External relationships: External experts within government and in external organisations; national and international standard-setters; parliamentary officials, MPs and relevant Committees, including the Environmental Audit Committee and the Public Accounts Committee. Staff resources managed: You will manage a core team with three senior managers, one focused on developing our methodologies and approach to reporting standards, and one leading our reports for public and parliamentary scrutiny and one leading the value for money portfolio for the hub, as well as a small team of analysts and auditors. You will also be able to draw in others from across the NAO where needed on a project basis. Skills required We are looking for someone who can: Be highly credible in representing the NAO's work with external experts, Parliament and senior stakeholders. An expert leader internally and externally Oversee and deliver well-produced written outputs which support our findings and recommendations and are designed to engage a wide audience. Make sound, independent judgements when advising others. Confidently and effectively influence positive and impactful change using a range of communication and engagement approaches tailored to key stakeholders both internally and externally Lead and inspire diverse, multidisciplinary, collaborative high performing teams, promoting a culture of feedback, continuous improvement and wellbeing Show creativity and innovation in how we do our work and build insights and support teams to do so Experience analysing or auditing environment and climate policy interventions; a sound understanding of relevant frameworks, principles and standards for sustainability reporting and assurance; as well as Experience managing projects and producing clear, high-quality written work, meeting professional standards and supporting organisational aims Experience working effectively with a range of stakeholders, including the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences . click apply for full job details

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Halewood as a Deputy Manager! This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave. We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Halewood? Small nursery with a well-established team Good transport links into Liverpool City Centre Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Halewood We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Brampton as a Deputy Manager! This role is fixed term to cover maternity leave - December 8th 2025 until 7th Aug 2026. We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Brampton? Ofsted Outstanding nursery Good commuter links to Chesterfield town centre Indoor forest room Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Manager: Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements. What a Deputy Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience within a nursery setting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Brampton We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.