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We're seeking calm and resourceful individuals to join our friendly team providing person-centred care and support to tenants in Ulverston, helping them engage in everyday life and enjoy various activities. Positive communication and engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we provide learning disability/autism support to. You'll work within a positive behaviour support framework, accepting responsibility and growing in confidence as a skilled practitioner. Following agreed guidelines and working within a consistent, supportive team ethos is crucial. You'll actively embrace all aspects of the role including personal care, domestic tasks and community activities like walking, swimming, and dining out. Supporting people who express their needs through challenging behaviour is essential. Prior experience is beneficial but not required if you have an engaging, creative and person-centred approach. We value your personal skills and interests, such as sports, outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music and cooking. The service is conveniently located with easy access to Ulverston by car, bus, and train. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities, bringing great job satisfaction to those committed to making a positive difference. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our training academy. You'll work on a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. We offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture, with opportunities for personal and career development. Choose to be paid weekly or monthly. Vacancy Reference Number: 92429 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

New Beginnings Brent is a full integrated community drugs and alcohol service for adults. The service provides psychosocial and pharmacological treatment, in partnership with CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust). The service also has an outreach team, including a dedicated sex worker project. About the role As a Volunteer Homeless Outreach Practitioner you will: Support our Assessment and Engagement Team to engage people who are rough sleeping, at risk of homelessness, or living in insecure accommodation. Assist staff in delivering compassionate, person-centred support on the street and in the community, helping individuals feel heard, included, and connected to services. Support staff during street outreach sessions, including engaging individuals, offering a welcoming presence, and helping build trust and rapport. Assist with practical support such as providing information, basic harm-reduction messages (under staff supervision), or signposting to local services. Help reconnect individuals to treatment, housing, and wellbeing services. Work alongside our practitioners to identify immediate needs and communicate relevant information back to the team. Help staff to encourage people to access recovery activities, community resources, and mutual-aid groups. Contribute to a safe and trauma-informed environment during outreach and engagement. Assist with recording basic information and updates, following staff guidance and confidentiality procedures. Promote dignity, respect, and inclusion for people who are rough sleeping or experiencing homelessness. Contribute to creating safe, non-judgmental interactions and help the team encourage people to access recovery, wellbeing, and housing pathways. What skills do I need? The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the drug and alcohol field. While some knowledge of the sector is desirable, we are specifically looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do. A positive attitude and the desire to learn are essential, along with a non-judgmental and supportive approach to people who are facing problems with drugs and alcohol. What Via can offer you When you begin volunteering you will be allocated a volunteer supervisor who will act as your main point of contact in your service. They will provide you with ongoing support and supervision and will work closely with you throughout your time at Via. There is also a central volunteer services team that will support you while you are on placement. In addition, you can expect: A full induction to your role and continuous local training Access to central staff training opportunities Regular supervision Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses and lunch expenses Interested? Find out more about our Brent service . Check out our FAQs . Download our Volunteer Application Form . Download our Volunteer Equal Opportunities Form .

New Beginnings Brent is a full integrated community drugs and alcohol service for adults. The service provides psychosocial and pharmacological treatment, in partnership with CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust). The service also has an outreach team, including a dedicated sex worker project. About the role As a Volunteer Peer Advocacy and Engagement Practitioner, you will play a key role in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment where people feel heard, valued, and empowered. You will: Use your lived experience of recovery, substance use, or the criminal justice system to support others on their own recovery journeys. You will assist the Peer Advocacy and Engagement Practitioner and the wider Via team in delivering recovery-focused activities, promoting service user involvement, and helping people access the support they need. Support the Peer Advocacy and Engagement Practitioner to provide peer-based support and advocacy. Use your lived experience to inspire hope and model recovery in a safe, appropriate, and professional way. Assist with engagement activities that encourage participation and feedback, helping to shape and improve services. Support the delivery of harm reduction advice, guidance, and information - for example, around overdose prevention, blood-borne virus awareness, and safer use practices (under staff supervision). Help connect service users with appropriate education, employment, wellbeing, and recovery opportunities. Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community partners to promote recovery-oriented and trauma-informed values. Assist with peer-led or group activities that promote wellbeing, confidence, and inclusion. Support the Peer Advocacy and Engagement Practitioner in gathering feedback, maintaining basic records of involvement, and ensuring confidentiality at all times. Promote service user involvement and ensure that people's voices are represented in a meaningful way across services. Support the Assessments and Outreach Team as required, such as helping with street outreach to engage/reengage homeless individuals and engage and build peer-to-peer relationship with street active individuals. In addition to the above you will be expected to participate in team meetings where relevant and to carry out other tasks as deemed necessary to support the needs of the service. What skills do I need? The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the drug and alcohol field. While some knowledge of the sector is desirable, we are specifically looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do. A positive attitude and the desire to learn are essential, along with a non-judgmental and supportive approach to people who are facing problems with drugs and alcohol. What Via can offer you When you begin volunteering you will be allocated a volunteer supervisor who will act as your main point of contact in your service. They will provide you with ongoing support and supervision and will work closely with you throughout your time at Via. There is also a central volunteer services team that will support you while you are on placement. In addition, you can expect: A full induction to your role and continuous local training Access to central staff training opportunities Regular supervision Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses and lunch expenses Interested? Find out more about our Brent service . Check out our FAQs . Download our Volunteer Application Form . Download our Volunteer Equal Opportunities Form .

Specsavers in Crosby are looking for motivated and driven Optometrist to become their new Optometry Director and Store Partner. If you are looking for an investment for your future and more financial security, an incredible opportunity awaits. You'll receive an excellent regular salary, alongside attractive benefits, plus a share in business profits. To help you to succeed, you'll receive ongoing support from the existing partners and leading global brand. You'll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. If you'd like to find out more about this terrific opportunity at Specsavers in Crosby, then read on. What's on Offer? • 50% Optometry Shares available • Recent full refit in Jan 2025 - store looks fantastic!• Fantastic Operating Profit• Great location with regular high footfall• Profitable business, growing year on year• Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary• Share in business profits • Grow a business as an investment for your future• Flexibility - a great work/life balance • Build and shape your own team • Make a difference to your local community• Access to the best possible clinical technology• Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development• Ongoing support from our leading global brand • Support from existing Partners About the store Specsavers Crosby first opened its doors in 2016 on the main high street and has become a solid part of the community within that time. The partnership consists of a long-standing retail partner who has been in place for the past 13 years. The business had a full refit and IT update in 2024 and is looking fantastic with the benefit of now being able to operate with three sight test rooms, one dedicated audiology room, plus one dual function used for wax removal and sight tests. All benefit from the latest equipment, so you can perform state of the art testing and provide the very best in clinical excellence for each one of your patients. The existing partners have worked hard to build strong and long-lasting relationships in the local community, and work closely with both the hospitals and private clinics in the area. All enhanced services are offered and the new incoming optom partner will need to be equally passionate about the community connections that have been built.You will find a long standing team of over 20 colleagues to include a store manager, a team of optical and hear care assistants, plus a pre reg and optoms. Location Welcome to Crosby! Voted one of the happiest places in the UK to live, Crosby enjoys a prime location in Liverpool and is a great choice for those that enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with the bonus of a bustling city on the doorstep. There's a regular direct ferry to Ireland, a Marina and countless restaurants, cafes and pubs to enjoy. There are a number of local sporting clubs in the area to include Golf and Rugby, both of which Crosby works in conjunction with and supports through charity and community engagement. Requirements of the role Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, you'll need to share the store's ethos. They're looking for someone who wants to grow and develop the team, offer exceptional customer care and improve patient outcomes. You'll be a practitioner who prides themself on their clinical judgment, isn't afraid of a hands-on approach, and someone who is keen to get involved and build a rapport with their team. In summary, you'll be a highly skilled Optometry professional willing and able to help drive the practice forward. About Joint Venture Partnership Joint venture partnership is the secret to our success here at Specsavers, with every store locally owned and led by its directors. Owning, leading, and growing your very own business is considered by many to be the pinnacle of your career as an Optometrist. We believe that professional optics should be led by opticians just like you - this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be. Find out more If you'd like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we'd love to tell you more about it. Contact Christina Cole-Cheyne on: or email:

The starting salary for this full-time position is 53,713 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a fixed-term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. We have a great opportunity for a Change Manager to join our fantastic Children's Social Care Transformation Team. This position is open to hybrid working with at least two days per week based at locations across Surrey. This includes one day with the team in Woking and another spent elsewhere in Surrey, dependent on business requirements. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role The Transformation Team leads a range of programmes and projects dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for children in Surrey. These projects range from implementing new technologies to reviewing and improving cross division processes. This role will be part of a programme team, supporting the delivery of complex, multifaceted transformation in Children's Social Care and supporting our Directorate wide efficiencies programme. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver change initiatives within the Children's Social Care Transformation Programme, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, embedding sustainable change, fostering a cultural shift towards new ways of working, and enabling improved outcomes for children, families, and practitioners. Your key responsibilities as a Change Manager will include: Planning and delivering change activities across multiple projects and workstreams Building strong relationships with operational teams, senior leaders, and external partners to co-design and implement change effectively Developing and executing change management strategies, including clear communication, training, and engagement plans Monitoring and evaluating the impact of change initiatives, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement Identifying and managing risks and issues that may affect delivery, escalating them when necessary As a Change Manager, you will be instrumental in championing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ongoing improvement across Children's Services. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in leading change within complex public sector environments, which could include children's services or social care Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g. ADKAR, Kotter) Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work across strategic and operational levels Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Experience in using data and insights to drive decision-making and measure impact Willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role and attend stakeholder meetings To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe at time when you led a significant change initiative in a complex organisation. What approach did you take to ensure successful implementation, and how did you measure its impact? How have you built and maintained effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support a change programme? What challenges did you face and how did your overcome them? Please give an example of how you have used data and insights to inform a change initiative. What data did you use and how did it influence your decision? This role involves working across multiple projects and priorities. How do you manage competing demands and ensure delivery to deadlines? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28th April 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Service Manager Location: Cardiff Salary : £35,344 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: 18th May 2026 Can you lead, inspire, and drive real change across multiple sites? Full time (37.5 hours). This role requires an English and Welsh speaker, with the ability to travel across all sites. We re looking for a confident and driven Service Manager to lead our Canol Service across the Welsh prison estate. You ll oversee Senior Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and frontline teams delivering integrated substance misuse and wellbeing services within HMP Cardiff, HMP Usk and HMP Prescoed. This is a pivotal leadership role where service delivery, people management, and stakeholder engagement all come together. You ll ensure high-quality psychosocial interventions are delivered both one-to-one and in groups, supporting personalised treatment pathways and strong recovery outcomes. Alongside this, you ll work closely with the Regional Manager to drive performance, shape service development, and contribute to wider organisational strategy. What you ll be doing Leading and developing Senior Health & Wellbeing Practitioners and frontline teams Ensuring safe, high-quality and audit-compliant service delivery across all sites Managing performance against contractual targets and service level agreements Building and maintaining strong relationships with commissioners, G4S Community and key stakeholders Producing accurate, timely performance reports and attending contract meetings Overseeing robust data management, including WNDTMS and audit requirements Delivering effective supervision, appraisals and professional development support Supporting recruitment and fostering positive, engaged team culture Managing risk, safeguarding and operational compliance across services What we re looking for Fluent English and Welsh speaker (essential) Ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities Experience in health, wellbeing, substance misuse or a related field Strong leadership and people management experience Ability to manage performance against KPIs and contractual targets Confident stakeholder management and partnership working skills Strong understanding of quality assurance, safeguarding and risk management Experience with data reporting and service compliance requirements This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, builds strong and trusted relationships, and leads with both confidence and compassion. You ll be joining a service that makes a genuine difference every day, supporting recovery, improving wellbeing, and helping people build healthier futures. If you re ready to take on a role with real impact across Wales, we d love to hear from you. All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Our Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Start for Life Practitioner Sandwell Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies (Barnardo's) About Family us: Best Start Family Hubs provide a place based approach to coordinating the delivery of integrated services for parents, carers, babies, and young children. At the heart of the model is the Start for Life Services, supporting families from conception to age two - the critical period for child development, health, and emotional wellbeing. Best Start Family Hubs also provide access to wider services for children aged 0-19, or up to 25 for young people with SEND. Barnardo's is a key delivery partner of Sandwell's Best Start Family Hubs across six localities: Oldbury, Smethwick, Tipton, Rowley Regis, Wednesbury, and West Bromwich, with a strong focus on accessibility, prevention, and community engagement. Role Purpose As a Start for Life Practitioner, you will contribute to improving outcomes for babies and parents during pregnancy and the first two years of life. You will deliver universal and targeted Start for Life provision that promotes perinatal wellbeing, positive parent-infant relationships, early child development, and healthy lifestyle choices, in line with Sandwell's Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies priorities. (For the purpose of this role, "parents" includes parents, carers, co parents, and guardians.) Key Responsibilities Start for Life Delivery Contribute to delivery of the Pregnancy and Start for Life pathways, supporting parents from pre birth to age two. Act as a consistent point of contact for parents, helping them navigate universal services and access appropriate provision through activities such as well-being contacts, 1:1 support within the family home etc. Deliver Start for Life focused sessions and activities, including baby clubs, baby massage, and wellbeing groups that promote bonding, attachment, and early development. Health and Wellbeing Deliver interventions that promote emotional wellbeing for parents/carers and infants, incorporating perinatal mental health awareness and resilience building approaches. Support positive parent-infant relationships through evidence based approaches and reflective practice. Encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours during pregnancy and early parenthood. Promote and support infant feeding choices, including breastfeeding initiation and continuation through guidance and signposting. Engagement, Information and Access Provide information, guidance, and signposting to antenatal, perinatal support, health, early learning, and community services across Sandwell. Support delivery of engagement events for parents and carers at different stages, including planning a family, pregnancy, and early parenthood through hosting sessions such as baby fayres etc. Encourage take up of universal services, such as antenatal education, libraries, early learning opportunities and public health initiatives such as oral health, safer sleeping, nutrition etc. Work to reduce barriers to access for marginalised parents and communities. Multi Agency Working Work collaboratively within the Health, Wellbeing and Engagement Team and across the wider Family Hub partnership. Build effective links with perinatal mental health services, health visitors, midwives, early years, and voluntary sector partners. Support coordinated pathways by sharing information appropriately and maintaining accurate records. Professional Practice Use agreed tools to identify needs and outcomes, maintaining records using systems such as EHM. Attend reflective supervision, performance development reviews, and mandatory training. Maintain up to date knowledge of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies priorities and evidence based practice. Be flexible to work evenings and weekends where required to support service delivery. Undertake additional duties consistent with the role and service objectives. Please ensure that you read the attached Additional Information Sheet and outline in your application how you meet the below shortlisting criteria. Shortlisting Criteria Minimum of Level 3 qualification or equivalent in relevant field Experience of working with and supporting babies/children/young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes Deliver/ Lead a range of universal programmes in a group setting and interventions on a 1 to 1 basis Good understanding of child development The ability to work in a multiagency environment and with external agencies secure knowledge and confidence to recognise and respond appropriately on Safeguarding concerns. Ability to collate and analyse information to produce high quality assessments action plans and reports 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. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women . click apply for full job details

Salary: £30,322 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week (job share considered) Location: Based across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and wider West Mercia, with national travel as required Closing date: 30th April 2026, 11.59pm WMRSASC reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified or a sufficient number of applications are received. West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is seeking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and highly motivated Early Intervention, Prevention and Assessment Practitioner to join our Purple Leaf service. This is an opportunity to contribute to specialist work aimed at preventing sexual harm and supporting children and young people, families, carers and professionals through high-quality assessment, consultation, intervention and training. The post also includes specialist assessment and intervention work relating to sexualised behaviours. About the Role As Early Intervention, Prevention and Assessment Practitioner, you will: Undertake risk and needs assessments and produce clear reports and recommendations Deliver psychological, psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions Manage a defined caseload of clients Work closely with children and young people, families, carers, professionals and partner agencies Develop and deliver specialist sexual violence training and educational resources Maintain accurate records, evaluation data and outcome reporting Help develop service policies, procedures and practice guidance Promote Purple Leaf and WMRSASC services locally and nationally Represent WMRSASC at meetings, events and through stakeholder engagement. About You We are looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and a strong commitment to survivor-centred, trauma-informed practice. You will ideally have: A Level 3 qualification or above in social care, health care, community work, education, therapy or a related field Experience of working within the sexual violence field Experience of working with children and families Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and legislation and guidance relating to sexual violence The ability to provide non-judgemental, trauma-informed support Strong organisational, communication and crisis management skills Confidence working independently and collaboratively with multi-agency partners Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable qualifications include AIM Specialist or equivalent assessment training, Adult Learning certification, and a Level 3 qualification in Sexual Violence. What We Offer WMRSASC is committed to supporting and valuing its staff. We offer: Hybrid and flexible working 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service 5% employer pension contribution Benenden Health Scheme Accredited training and career development opportunities Regular management supervision and support Safeguarding WMRSASC is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant background checks and Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, WMRSASC is committed to ensuring the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC. This is an opportunity to join a specialist organisation making a meaningful difference to the lives of survivors and communities. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed practice. REF-

Salary: £33,000 per annum pro rata Hours: 22.5 hours over 3 days per week, must be available to work Tuesdays Contract Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham Reports to: Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn t find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands. THE OPPORTUNITY We are expanding our newly established team of clinicians to deliver our clinical proven intervention at our new James Place centre in Birmingham. As a Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will be an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest in suicide prevention. You will support men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. Successful applicants will be joining a new team at a pivotal time and will have the opportunity to shape the local culture at James Place Birmingham. Training and support will be provided by the Head of Centre in Birmingham and the wider James Place team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Conduct initial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability of the James Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans Deliver our therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis Use the Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies Take full clinical responsibility of the men under James Place care, as a member of the clinical team and in consultation with Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist and Head of Centre when needed Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental health teams Deliver one-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James Place care Work collaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care Demonstrate self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of work, to keeping yourself well Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or concerns arising from work Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research Engage in peer support sessions, caseload discussions and Reflective Practice with the team Contribute to an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards Complete session notes in a timely and effective manner Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training provided both internally and externally Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary Support with the creation and facilitation of a Peer Support Group once James Place Birmingham is well-established Outreach and Engagement Support the local management team to increase contact with local community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men completing our intervention Support the fundraising team to bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including the facilitation of events Values Demonstrate commitment to the James Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work PERSON SPECIFICATION The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope. Essential Qualification(s) A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England or Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so Ability to identify if the James Place service is not adequate to maintain the person s safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention Ability to work as an effective team member Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making Strong time management Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James Place standards Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures Values Commitment to clinical supervision Ability to engage with James Place values Ability to promote people s equality, diversity and rights Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed Commitment to suicide prevention and working with men in a suicidal crisis WE OFFER A 7% employer contributory pension scheme Family friendly policies Death in service insurance scheme 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period LEARN MORE If you would like to learn more about working for James' Place, sign up to our online recruitment information session on Wednesday 8th April at 6:30pm - 7:15pm HOW TO APPLY To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the three screening questions. Please note, you do not need to upload a cover letter for this role. If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please contact us directly. Closing date: Friday 1st May, 5pm Interviews are expected to be held in person on 12th and 13th May. Our aim is to recruit a team of clinicians who are representative of the communities of men who will access treatment at James' Place Birmingham. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those who have experience in delivering therapy within culturally diverse communities, particularly in widely spoken languages within those communities. James Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant . click apply for full job details

Teacher of English and MediaSeptember 2026 startPermanent, Full Time MPS / UPS Our missionGuided by Christ. Inspired to Service. Aspiring for Excellence St Thomas More is a good school (Ofsted 2022) committed to high standards of growth and professional development. The school is popular - always oversubscribed beyond our admission limit - and well respected in the local community. We are a successful school with a large sixth form located near Willenhall, with easy access to the M6 motorway network. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of English at KS3 and 4 and Media Studies at KS5. As a teacher of English, you will be joining an experienced group of qualified practitioners who very much work as a team. Staff are confident in sharing good practice in a collaborative and cohesive way and the department benefits from the expertise of several trained AQA markers. Practitioners utilise facilitative methods of teaching with interactive screens and visualisers in every classroom. As a teacher of Media Studies, you will work alongside the Head of Creative, Film and Media to deliver a stimulating curriculum to students at KS5. This vacancy is a unique opportunity; for a newly qualified teacher this would provide an excellent start to your teaching career, whilst for more experienced colleagues there are varied, further development opportunities and rewards available. The ideal candidate will share our vision to raise standards and make a significant contribution to providing the best possible education for the children in our school. In return our school can offer you a welcoming and inclusive environment, with a culture of openness and transparency. We value highly the wellbeing of all our staff and offer a number of benefits to support this. With the wellbeing of our colleagues at the centre of our thinking, our Governing Body has given their support to an innovative approach to the structure of the working week. As of September 2026, all teaching colleagues, at all levels, will be afforded the opportunity to work to a Nine Day Fortnight. This exciting development, supportive of colleagues' wellbeing, will see those who opt in have one day per fortnight (at school discretion and based on curriculum need) to use at their discretion at home for non-school related purposes. As a school, and firmly based on research elsewhere, we believe this will enthuse, enhance and invigorate effective planning, classroom delivery, student engagement and the general wellbeing of all within our school community, staff and students alike. As the successful candidate, you will also benefit from support, mentoring and development tailored to you, training linked to NPQML and NPQSL and further CPD supported by the Diocese and local providers. Colleagues flourish at St Thomas More Catholic School, and we offer fantastic career advancement for teachers at all levels. Our school is a very special and unique place. Students are friendly, welcoming, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Staff are caring, supportive and dedicated to finding the true potential in every one of our students. If you have a passion for English and Media and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves their very best, we want to hear from you! For more information, and to request an application pack including job description, please contact Jodie Massie at Hays Education on: M: E: st.Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 30th April Interviews: Week commencing Tuesday 5th May or Monday 11th May Two professional references will be required. Please also see our recruitment site: applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date. St Thomas More Catholic School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people.All its staff and volunteers are expected to share in this commitment and to make every reasonable endeavour to ensure that its recruitment and selection standards are met.A copy of our Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful applicant, and all applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

The Opportunity Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts are looking for a Research Impact Fellow to play a central role in strengthening the Colleges' research impact culture and supporting the development of high-quality impact for REF 2029 and beyond. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic research environment following the success of Research Excellence Framework 2021, which confirmed UAL's leading position in Art and Design research. As a Research Impact Fellow, you will work closely with the Associate Dean of Research, as well as colleagues from across the Colleges and the University's Research and Knowledge Exchange teams to support the development, articulation and evidencing of research impact at CCW. You will assist researchers in identifying and assessing the significance of the cultural, social, environmental, economic and policy areas of their work, helping to translate their creative, practice-based and theoretical research into meaningful and evidenced impact for future REF submissions. You will also take responsibility for coordinating and managing impact-related processes, including maintaining accurate and accessible records, databases and tracking systems. A key part of your role will involve embedding best practice in impact planning from the project design stage, as well as improving approaches to impact capture, documentation and communication. You will also provide expert advice on impact pathways, logic models, theories of change and stakeholder engagement, helping to strengthen the Colleges' overall impact portfolio. About you The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent research qualification and bring a strong understanding of research impact within the UK higher education sector. You will be confident in communicating complex ideas clearly and professionally to a wide range of audiences, including those from diverse and international backgrounds. With excellent organisational, project management and interpersonal skills, you will be able to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively across teams and effectively support colleagues in navigating the complexities of research impact. We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future. To apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 11th May 2026, 23:55. UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Tucked away in the scenic village of Strathblane, Dumbrock House is a welcoming home for children and young people aged 8 to 16. It is more than just a place to stay. With its own beautiful grounds and strong links to the local community, Dumbrock is somewhere young people feel safe, supported, and ready to take on new challenges. We encourage everyone here to get involved, build connections, and be part of something positive. We are recruiting Relief Support Practitioners to support children and young people within our residential Children and Family Services. This is a flexible, relief role providing cover as required to help maintain safe, stable and nurturing environments. This is a hands on, relationship based role where you will work directly with children and young people, supporting daily routines, emotional wellbeing and positive experiences within a consistent and therapeutic setting. What you will do Provide direct care and support to children and young people in line with individual needs Build positive, trusting relationships using a relational and trauma aware approach Support daily routines, education, activities and community engagement Work alongside colleagues to maintain a safe and structured home environment Contribute to care planning, recording and reporting Support young people to attend appointments, activities and family contact as required Work flexibly across a relief rota, including evenings, weekends and sleepovers About you You will have experience of working with children and young people in a care or support setting and be confident building consistent, respectful relationships. You will be calm, reflective and able to work effectively as part of a team, with good communication and basic recording skills. You will hold, or be working towards, an HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3, be willing to register with the SSSC, and hold a full UK manual driving licence. PVG membership and SSSC registration are required for this post. If you are looking for flexible relief work where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people, apply now to find out more. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ's name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ's name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. 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