Community Champion (Community Engagement Co-ordinator) Langport, Somerset (with outreach across Somerset) Part-time 20 hours per week Fixed-term (12 months) Full-time potential for the right candidate (37.5 Hours) 15.00 per hour About the Opportunity We are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking, community-focused charity to recruit a Community Champion for their vibrant Community Hub in Langport. With newly secured Big Lottery funding and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening community engagement, developing impactful programmes, and securing funding to support long-term sustainability. The Role As Community Champion, you will be the visible and approachable face of the Community Hub, building strong local relationships, leading community initiatives, and driving engagement across Somerset. This is a varied, hands-on role combining community outreach, programme coordination, fundraising, and communications. Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Partnership Building Act as a key advocate for the local community Develop strong relationships with residents, organisations, and stakeholders Facilitate community meetings, forums, and drop-in sessions Ensure underrepresented voices are heard and supported Programme Development & Delivery Coordinate a diverse programme of events and activities Identify emerging needs and develop new initiatives Work collaboratively with partners to deliver workshops and services Ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and impactful Fundraising & Income Generation Research and identify funding opportunities Write high-quality funding applications and reports Manage a pipeline of funding bids and deadlines Support the development of compelling impact stories Leadership & Coordination Lead and facilitate a Community Committee Work closely with internal teams to ensure aligned delivery Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes and impact Occasional work in the kitchen Communications & Outreach Manage social media, newsletters, and promotional content Increase awareness and engagement with the Hub Strengthen links with wider community networks across Somerset Candidate Profile Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications roles Proven track record of securing funding or income Excellent written communication skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Experience delivering or coordinating community-based initiatives Confident using social media and digital tools Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Desirable: Experience within the charity or non-profit sector Knowledge of CRM systems or supporter databases Understanding of social issues such as mental health, homelessness, or rural disadvantage Experience with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or Adobe Express What's on Offer Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation Flexible, part-time hours (20 hours per week) Full-time position for the right candidate Supportive and collaborative working environment Involvement in innovative and community-led projects Ongoing training and development opportunities Additional Information Start Date: as soon as possible Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer DBS: Not required The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Community Champion (Community Engagement Co-ordinator) Langport, Somerset (with outreach across Somerset) Part-time 20 hours per week Fixed-term (12 months) Full-time potential for the right candidate (37.5 Hours) 15.00 per hour About the Opportunity We are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking, community-focused charity to recruit a Community Champion for their vibrant Community Hub in Langport. With newly secured Big Lottery funding and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening community engagement, developing impactful programmes, and securing funding to support long-term sustainability. The Role As Community Champion, you will be the visible and approachable face of the Community Hub, building strong local relationships, leading community initiatives, and driving engagement across Somerset. This is a varied, hands-on role combining community outreach, programme coordination, fundraising, and communications. Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Partnership Building Act as a key advocate for the local community Develop strong relationships with residents, organisations, and stakeholders Facilitate community meetings, forums, and drop-in sessions Ensure underrepresented voices are heard and supported Programme Development & Delivery Coordinate a diverse programme of events and activities Identify emerging needs and develop new initiatives Work collaboratively with partners to deliver workshops and services Ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and impactful Fundraising & Income Generation Research and identify funding opportunities Write high-quality funding applications and reports Manage a pipeline of funding bids and deadlines Support the development of compelling impact stories Leadership & Coordination Lead and facilitate a Community Committee Work closely with internal teams to ensure aligned delivery Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes and impact Occasional work in the kitchen Communications & Outreach Manage social media, newsletters, and promotional content Increase awareness and engagement with the Hub Strengthen links with wider community networks across Somerset Candidate Profile Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications roles Proven track record of securing funding or income Excellent written communication skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Experience delivering or coordinating community-based initiatives Confident using social media and digital tools Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Desirable: Experience within the charity or non-profit sector Knowledge of CRM systems or supporter databases Understanding of social issues such as mental health, homelessness, or rural disadvantage Experience with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or Adobe Express What's on Offer Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation Flexible, part-time hours (20 hours per week) Full-time position for the right candidate Supportive and collaborative working environment Involvement in innovative and community-led projects Ongoing training and development opportunities Additional Information Start Date: as soon as possible Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer DBS: Not required The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Programme Officer - UK Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: £28,400 per annum, plus Into Film Benefits Location: Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Salford or London. They operate in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at the office. About the Employer Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Their vision - Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Their mission - To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. Role Summary The Programme Officer UK will be instrumental in providing administrative support for the successful delivery of three programme strands across the UK. Reporting to the Joint Head of Programmes (Nations Lead), this role ensures the smooth and efficient running of projects by managing key organisational tasks, providing high quality customer service and supporting specific activities including data driven targeted work. Working closely with Programme Leads, Programme Coordinators and the wider team, the Programme Officer UK will play a vital role in maintaining seamless administration activities, contributing to the successful delivery and impact of their programmes. Main Responsibilities: Provide administrative support for the delivery of cross-programme activity in all four nations, including training for teachers and careers professionals, workshops, conferences and events. Meet regularly with each of the nations' teams to ensure a joined-up approach and understanding of the place-based programme activity and requirements in each area. Oversee and support the management and maintenance of the CRM database of nations' place-based activity across the UK, ensuring data is accurate and up to date. Assist with data collection and evaluation for reporting to funders by ensuring accurate data input and collection from relevant stakeholders including liaison with the Research and Data Coordinator. Collaborate with the Marcomms team to assist in promoting the programme across all communication channels, including signups to their training programme for educators, entries to their filmmaking competitions, their Awards, and bookings for their Festival, Spring Screenings and other events for their Screen Careers programme. Work with Marcomms and Programme Coordinators to run targeted marketing campaigns to increase and drive engagement in their place-based targeted areas across the UK. Assist in desk- based research to identify partners and organisations (including schools) to engage underserved and underrepresented young people in their programmes, sourcing relevant external information from across the education, youth and film industry sectors. Working with Programme Leads to support the development and delivery of their Youth Advisory Council and Education Ambassador initiatives. Undertake additional general administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the team including but not limited to customer support cases, equipment and materials inventory and orders, booking travel, processing invoices and regional social media channels, Represent the organisation at conferences and events as required. Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation. General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping live their EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of their work. Person Specification: Experience in administrative support, with strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Confidence using CRM systems for accurate data input, analysis and reporting. Clear and effective communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Good understanding of the UK education landscape and how film can be used in educational settings, along with awareness of the UK screen industry. Strong digital skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and general confidence with online systems and tools. Ability to support or contribute to marketing activity, such as email campaigns or targeted outreach. A proactive, adaptable and detail-focused approach, with the ability to work remotely. An interest in film and a commitment to engaging and supporting young people through creative opportunities. Minimum Requirements: Experience, knowledge and understanding of using CRM for analysis, insights and reporting. Proven track record and demonstratable experience in an administrative role. Excellent project and time management skills, an ability to prioritise a busy work schedule and to work remotely as required. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Awareness and good understanding of the education market, curricula and how teachers can use film across the UK. Awareness and understanding of the screen industry landscape across the UK. Experience of cross-team working. Desirable: Experience of developing and implementing email campaigns Experience working within an education or arts charity contex Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite A love and knowledge of film All staff work in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at their local and national office when required, along with some travel across the UK, as appropriate to the role. The charity is open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. They also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including: They also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including: Annual Leave - 28 days (full time/pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year. Pension - matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution). Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. - all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of the charity. Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave. Interest-free non-essential study loans. Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance. Wisdom health insurance cover - non-contributory (apart from employee tax contribution). BenefitHub portal - offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services. Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions . All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the charity's expense; employment is dependent upon this. No agencies please.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Programme Officer - UK Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: £28,400 per annum, plus Into Film Benefits Location: Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Salford or London. They operate in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at the office. About the Employer Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Their vision - Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Their mission - To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. Role Summary The Programme Officer UK will be instrumental in providing administrative support for the successful delivery of three programme strands across the UK. Reporting to the Joint Head of Programmes (Nations Lead), this role ensures the smooth and efficient running of projects by managing key organisational tasks, providing high quality customer service and supporting specific activities including data driven targeted work. Working closely with Programme Leads, Programme Coordinators and the wider team, the Programme Officer UK will play a vital role in maintaining seamless administration activities, contributing to the successful delivery and impact of their programmes. Main Responsibilities: Provide administrative support for the delivery of cross-programme activity in all four nations, including training for teachers and careers professionals, workshops, conferences and events. Meet regularly with each of the nations' teams to ensure a joined-up approach and understanding of the place-based programme activity and requirements in each area. Oversee and support the management and maintenance of the CRM database of nations' place-based activity across the UK, ensuring data is accurate and up to date. Assist with data collection and evaluation for reporting to funders by ensuring accurate data input and collection from relevant stakeholders including liaison with the Research and Data Coordinator. Collaborate with the Marcomms team to assist in promoting the programme across all communication channels, including signups to their training programme for educators, entries to their filmmaking competitions, their Awards, and bookings for their Festival, Spring Screenings and other events for their Screen Careers programme. Work with Marcomms and Programme Coordinators to run targeted marketing campaigns to increase and drive engagement in their place-based targeted areas across the UK. Assist in desk- based research to identify partners and organisations (including schools) to engage underserved and underrepresented young people in their programmes, sourcing relevant external information from across the education, youth and film industry sectors. Working with Programme Leads to support the development and delivery of their Youth Advisory Council and Education Ambassador initiatives. Undertake additional general administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the team including but not limited to customer support cases, equipment and materials inventory and orders, booking travel, processing invoices and regional social media channels, Represent the organisation at conferences and events as required. Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation. General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping live their EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of their work. Person Specification: Experience in administrative support, with strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Confidence using CRM systems for accurate data input, analysis and reporting. Clear and effective communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Good understanding of the UK education landscape and how film can be used in educational settings, along with awareness of the UK screen industry. Strong digital skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and general confidence with online systems and tools. Ability to support or contribute to marketing activity, such as email campaigns or targeted outreach. A proactive, adaptable and detail-focused approach, with the ability to work remotely. An interest in film and a commitment to engaging and supporting young people through creative opportunities. Minimum Requirements: Experience, knowledge and understanding of using CRM for analysis, insights and reporting. Proven track record and demonstratable experience in an administrative role. Excellent project and time management skills, an ability to prioritise a busy work schedule and to work remotely as required. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Awareness and good understanding of the education market, curricula and how teachers can use film across the UK. Awareness and understanding of the screen industry landscape across the UK. Experience of cross-team working. Desirable: Experience of developing and implementing email campaigns Experience working within an education or arts charity contex Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite A love and knowledge of film All staff work in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at their local and national office when required, along with some travel across the UK, as appropriate to the role. The charity is open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. They also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including: They also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including: Annual Leave - 28 days (full time/pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year. Pension - matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution). Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. - all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of the charity. Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave. Interest-free non-essential study loans. Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance. Wisdom health insurance cover - non-contributory (apart from employee tax contribution). BenefitHub portal - offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services. Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions . All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the charity's expense; employment is dependent upon this. No agencies please.
Trust and Foundations Fundraising Lead £36,000 - £40,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) Leatherhead, Surrey / Hybrid About the role Join Rainbow Trust Children s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference. We are looking to appoint a full-time Trust and Foundations Fundraising Lead (35 hours per week) to lead and develop Rainbow Trust s trusts and foundations fundraising programme. You will manage relationships with charitable trusts and foundations, raising the funds we need to deliver and grow our support services. Our Philanthropy team is an ambitious team with a well-established fundraising programme, playing a significant role in raising £5.7m a year to fund our support services and with plans to grow income over the next 3-5 years. We have an established portfolio of funders, giving low level gifts to six figure donations and you will have the opportunity to work on large applications. You will cultivate strong working relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundations, including five- and six-figure grants. Increase Trust s engagement and support of the charity, through reports, meetings, and phone calls. Through the identification and research of new prospective trust funders, you will find creative ways to engage with them to secure funding. You will also collaborate with internal teams to develop strong cases for support and impact measurement. What we re looking for: Excellent research and writing skills , preferably with experience of successfully securing four- or five-figure gifts from charitable trusts and foundations The ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external people including trust managers and trustees to build great relationships and influence Knowledge of the requirements of trust funders, the principles of application-writing and effective project reporting and of managing a funding portfolio or similar A persuasive and open communicator - the ability to develop and submit high-quality and compelling funding proposals and reports to trusts, working closely with colleagues across the charity Committed to providing the highest level of donor care , including creative stewardship for funders, meeting all grant terms and conditions and responding effectively and promptly to enquiries received from donors, funders and prospects. Why join us? We re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). Time off in Lieu. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website. About us: About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. Apply now: To apply, please send your CV and a covering statement explaining why you re a strong fit and meet the criteria for the role to us via the link, Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place in Leatherhead on a rolling basis If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know An enhanced DBS check is required Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. If you re looking for a role where your operational expertise genuinely makes a difference, we d love to hear from you. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Trust and Foundations Fundraising Lead £36,000 - £40,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) Leatherhead, Surrey / Hybrid About the role Join Rainbow Trust Children s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference. We are looking to appoint a full-time Trust and Foundations Fundraising Lead (35 hours per week) to lead and develop Rainbow Trust s trusts and foundations fundraising programme. You will manage relationships with charitable trusts and foundations, raising the funds we need to deliver and grow our support services. Our Philanthropy team is an ambitious team with a well-established fundraising programme, playing a significant role in raising £5.7m a year to fund our support services and with plans to grow income over the next 3-5 years. We have an established portfolio of funders, giving low level gifts to six figure donations and you will have the opportunity to work on large applications. You will cultivate strong working relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundations, including five- and six-figure grants. Increase Trust s engagement and support of the charity, through reports, meetings, and phone calls. Through the identification and research of new prospective trust funders, you will find creative ways to engage with them to secure funding. You will also collaborate with internal teams to develop strong cases for support and impact measurement. What we re looking for: Excellent research and writing skills , preferably with experience of successfully securing four- or five-figure gifts from charitable trusts and foundations The ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external people including trust managers and trustees to build great relationships and influence Knowledge of the requirements of trust funders, the principles of application-writing and effective project reporting and of managing a funding portfolio or similar A persuasive and open communicator - the ability to develop and submit high-quality and compelling funding proposals and reports to trusts, working closely with colleagues across the charity Committed to providing the highest level of donor care , including creative stewardship for funders, meeting all grant terms and conditions and responding effectively and promptly to enquiries received from donors, funders and prospects. Why join us? We re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). Time off in Lieu. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website. About us: About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. Apply now: To apply, please send your CV and a covering statement explaining why you re a strong fit and meet the criteria for the role to us via the link, Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place in Leatherhead on a rolling basis If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know An enhanced DBS check is required Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. If you re looking for a role where your operational expertise genuinely makes a difference, we d love to hear from you. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Position: Social and Digital Media Creator Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London N4, with flexibility to work remotely Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity You will start at the entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job Our client is looking for a dynamic Social and Digital Media Creator to join their team. You'll be a real digital native, with experience delivering engaging campaigns across paid media, organic social media and email. Day to you'll manage, moderate and optimise the charity's digital channels and email communications - all integral shop windows for the brand. You will deliver accessible and inclusive content viewed millions of times by over 210,000 followers. Planning and delivering targeted social and paid media strategies is a key part of this role. You will lead social content production, create engaging videos, graphics, and community-focused posts to support people living with MS. The role also involves planning, writing, building, and sending targeted emails to key audiences using DotDigital, the charity's email service provider. The Social and Digital Media Creator generates and utilises channel and content insights to increase engagement, raise awareness, and drive conversions against KPIs. If you're a well-rounded social media expert looking to make a real difference, this charity woould love to hear from you! Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 11th May 2026 Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Position: Social and Digital Media Creator Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London N4, with flexibility to work remotely Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity You will start at the entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job Our client is looking for a dynamic Social and Digital Media Creator to join their team. You'll be a real digital native, with experience delivering engaging campaigns across paid media, organic social media and email. Day to you'll manage, moderate and optimise the charity's digital channels and email communications - all integral shop windows for the brand. You will deliver accessible and inclusive content viewed millions of times by over 210,000 followers. Planning and delivering targeted social and paid media strategies is a key part of this role. You will lead social content production, create engaging videos, graphics, and community-focused posts to support people living with MS. The role also involves planning, writing, building, and sending targeted emails to key audiences using DotDigital, the charity's email service provider. The Social and Digital Media Creator generates and utilises channel and content insights to increase engagement, raise awareness, and drive conversions against KPIs. If you're a well-rounded social media expert looking to make a real difference, this charity woould love to hear from you! Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 11th May 2026 Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us? Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people. This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours. We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon, our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We'd appreciate any time that you can spare. Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager. Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include: Serving customers on the till Taking stock donations from the public Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor Dressing the window displays Asking people to join us as a volunteer As a Retail Volunteer you will be: Friendly and Approachable Reliable, Kind and Patient A good communicator (including listener) Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary Accepting of others who might be different to yourself Job ID: 34059 As a Mencap volunteer you will: Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel Receive full Training and support Volunteer alongside other people Have a chance to give back your local community About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. Click to apply -Shop Volunteer (Worksop) Mencap Volunteering We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team. If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us:
May 07, 2026
Full time
Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us? Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people. This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours. We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon, our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We'd appreciate any time that you can spare. Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager. Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include: Serving customers on the till Taking stock donations from the public Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor Dressing the window displays Asking people to join us as a volunteer As a Retail Volunteer you will be: Friendly and Approachable Reliable, Kind and Patient A good communicator (including listener) Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary Accepting of others who might be different to yourself Job ID: 34059 As a Mencap volunteer you will: Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel Receive full Training and support Volunteer alongside other people Have a chance to give back your local community About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. Click to apply -Shop Volunteer (Worksop) Mencap Volunteering We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team. If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us:
A leading learning disability charity is seeking enthusiastic Shop Volunteers in East Midlands to help raise funds for people with learning disabilities. Duties include serving customers, sorting donations, and dressing displays. This role offers flexible hours, training, and the chance to meet new people while supporting the community. Volunteers can also receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, making it a rewarding experience as part of a dedicated team.
May 07, 2026
Full time
A leading learning disability charity is seeking enthusiastic Shop Volunteers in East Midlands to help raise funds for people with learning disabilities. Duties include serving customers, sorting donations, and dressing displays. This role offers flexible hours, training, and the chance to meet new people while supporting the community. Volunteers can also receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, making it a rewarding experience as part of a dedicated team.
Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us? Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people. This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours. We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon; our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We'd appreciate any time that you can spare. Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager. Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include: Serving customers on the till Taking stock donations from the public Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor Dressing the window displays Asking people to join us as a volunteer As a Retail Volunteer you will be: Friendly and Approachable Reliable, Kind and Patient A good communicator (including listener) Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary Accepting of others who might be different to yourself Job ID: 33958 As a Mencap volunteer you will: Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel Receive full Training and support Volunteer alongside other people Have a chance to give back your local community About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. Click to apply -Shop Volunteer (Derby Donation Station) Mencap Volunteering We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team. If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us:
May 07, 2026
Full time
Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us? Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people. This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours. We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon; our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We'd appreciate any time that you can spare. Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager. Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include: Serving customers on the till Taking stock donations from the public Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor Dressing the window displays Asking people to join us as a volunteer As a Retail Volunteer you will be: Friendly and Approachable Reliable, Kind and Patient A good communicator (including listener) Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary Accepting of others who might be different to yourself Job ID: 33958 As a Mencap volunteer you will: Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel Receive full Training and support Volunteer alongside other people Have a chance to give back your local community About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. Click to apply -Shop Volunteer (Derby Donation Station) Mencap Volunteering We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team. If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us:
Chopwell Regeneration Group is looking for an ambitious, values-driven and highly capable Senior Programmes Manager to help lead the next stage of our growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and widely respected community organisation and play a central role in delivering programmes that improve wellbeing, skills, employability and opportunity for local people. Working closely with our Board, staff team, volunteers, partners and funders, you will provide strategic leadership, manage staff, lead impactful projects, and ensure our work continues to place Chopwell residents at the heart of everything we do. If you are an experienced leader who believes in the power of communities to shape their own future, we would love to hear from you. About Chopwell Regeneration Group (CRG) CRG is a trusted, community-led charity working at the heart of Chopwell to improve wellbeing, opportunity and quality of life. Founded in 2017 by local residents, CRG has grown into a locally valued and widely respected organisation delivering community-led regeneration that works. We have a strong track record of partnership, collaborating with organisations across health, education and employment sectors. In 2022 we opened The Bank, a multi-award winning community hub. It hosts a popular café, an affordable community market, a training kitchen, rental offices and business support, and a wide programme of learning, wellbeing, employability and social activities. In 2024 we opened our second building The Regeneration Shop - a volunteer-led repair and reuse space providing opportunities for residents to develop practical skills, reduce waste and build confidence. We are currently in the process of acquiring a new and bigger building for our Shop, to expand our repair activity and its associated social and commercial impact. We have a team of 11 staff and every year work with over 200 volunteers. Alongside our venues, we deliver a range of projects across Chopwell. This includes our food sustainability initiative Can Chopwell Feed Itself? and Brightening Up Chopwell bringing people together to improve shared public spaces and strengthen community pride. Our Values and How We Work We are an organisation that: Is committed to a thriving, sustainable future for Chopwell. Listens to our community- local consultation and lived experience shapes our work. Is ambitious for our community, driven to achieve impacts, and willing to innovate. Cares deeply about people, and supports our staff and residents to develop, grow and thrive. Values working in partnership with organisations locally, regionally and nationally. Is guided by an active, experienced Board with a high level of expertise, including members with strong local knowledge and lived experience. Has a committed, skilled and hardworking staff team who bring energy and heart to their work. Job Description: Senior Programmes Manager Hours: 30 - 37.5 per week (subject to agreement) Holiday: 6 weeks pro rata (includes bank holidays) Pay: £39,000 - £48,000 per year pro rata (depending on skills and experience) Place of work: The Bank, 19-21 Derwent Street, Chopwell, NE17 7HU Reporting to: CRG Board of Trustees Contract term : 12 month fixed term contract (expected to renew subject to funding) The Senior Programmes Manager will work closely with our Senior Finance & Commercial Manager to provide leadership for Chopwell Regeneration Group (CRG), reporting to the Board of Trustees. They will lead on strategy, planning and delivery for all programmes, working with board, staff and volunteers, and external partners to ensure activities are achievable, properly resourced, financially sustainable, impactful and effectively evaluated. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic planning and delivery of social, cultural, education and training programmes that meet CRG s objectives, including improved mental health and wellbeing, skills development and employability for Chopwell residents. Leading the growth of our public programmes that deliver wide-ranging educational and wellbeing benefits for the people of Chopwell, from social prescribing activity to business support. This includes planning annual programme aims and outcomes, developing partnerships, and ensuring delivery is financially sustainable and properly resourced. Leadership and management of staff including line management responsibility. Managing the volunteer programme in line with best practice and working with the staff team to recruit, communicate with and support volunteers. Developing and managing successful and innovative partnerships across a range of sectors and growing partnerships locally, regionally and nationally. Ensuring there is sufficient staff capacity to deliver programmes effectively, and advocating for and working with the Board to identify funding and support for additional resources. Identifying new funding opportunities and working with CRG Board to secure grant funding for programmes in line with strategic objectives. Managing budgets for all programmes and ensuring financial targets are met. Evaluating outcomes across all programmes including collecting data, generating case studies and impact reports for Trustees, funders and a range of stakeholders. Ensuring programmes are delivered in accordance with current legislation, contractual/accrediting body requirements and CRG s policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection. Working with the staff team to generate news articles, photos, printed material and social media content to promote CRG s programmes. Representing CRG at relevant events, networks and forums to build networks and raise CRG s profile across a range of sectors. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed We are looking for a Senior Programmes Manager who can provide strategic leadership, strengthen our delivery and help ensure that Chopwell residents remain at the centre of everything we do. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria Leadership & People Management Leadership and management experience Ability to influence, motivate and inspire others Experience of people management and supporting staff/volunteers Confidence in advocating for community needs and priorities Community-Led Practice Proven ability to work with communities, service users or audiences to shape programmes or services Commitment to inclusive, participatory and community-led approaches Ability to build trust and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds Partnership & Collaboration Strong collaboration and partnership-building skills Ability to work confidently with partners across sectors Excellent communication and advocacy skills with a range of stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Programme and Operational Management Experience of developing, managing and delivering successful community programmes Ability to manage operational delivery, budgets and impact targets Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR or relevant compliance frameworks. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Strategy, Funding and Evaluation Experience of identifying opportunities, developing projects or securing funding. Ability to monitor outcomes and evaluate impact. Experience of writing reports, case studies or funding updates. Personal Qualities Creative thinking and problem-solving Self-motivated, resilient and adaptable Committed to the aims of Chopwell Regeneration Group Desirable Criteria Experience of leadership and management in the voluntary, charity or community sector. Experience of managing grant-funded programmes. Good knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR or relevant compliance frameworks. Experience of social prescribing, employability, education or wellbeing programmes. Experience of communications, PR or social media content creation. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing communities like Chopwell. Lived experience of the communities CRG serves. Additional Information We would ideally like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible, but can be flexible. Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed at interview. Please note the majority of your working week will be expected to be on site. Also, occasional weekend and evening working will be required. This includes quarterly public meetings and trustee meetings every two months (minimum). Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. CRG is a Disability Confident employer. Any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please include information in your application if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme. . click apply for full job details
May 07, 2026
Full time
Chopwell Regeneration Group is looking for an ambitious, values-driven and highly capable Senior Programmes Manager to help lead the next stage of our growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and widely respected community organisation and play a central role in delivering programmes that improve wellbeing, skills, employability and opportunity for local people. Working closely with our Board, staff team, volunteers, partners and funders, you will provide strategic leadership, manage staff, lead impactful projects, and ensure our work continues to place Chopwell residents at the heart of everything we do. If you are an experienced leader who believes in the power of communities to shape their own future, we would love to hear from you. About Chopwell Regeneration Group (CRG) CRG is a trusted, community-led charity working at the heart of Chopwell to improve wellbeing, opportunity and quality of life. Founded in 2017 by local residents, CRG has grown into a locally valued and widely respected organisation delivering community-led regeneration that works. We have a strong track record of partnership, collaborating with organisations across health, education and employment sectors. In 2022 we opened The Bank, a multi-award winning community hub. It hosts a popular café, an affordable community market, a training kitchen, rental offices and business support, and a wide programme of learning, wellbeing, employability and social activities. In 2024 we opened our second building The Regeneration Shop - a volunteer-led repair and reuse space providing opportunities for residents to develop practical skills, reduce waste and build confidence. We are currently in the process of acquiring a new and bigger building for our Shop, to expand our repair activity and its associated social and commercial impact. We have a team of 11 staff and every year work with over 200 volunteers. Alongside our venues, we deliver a range of projects across Chopwell. This includes our food sustainability initiative Can Chopwell Feed Itself? and Brightening Up Chopwell bringing people together to improve shared public spaces and strengthen community pride. Our Values and How We Work We are an organisation that: Is committed to a thriving, sustainable future for Chopwell. Listens to our community- local consultation and lived experience shapes our work. Is ambitious for our community, driven to achieve impacts, and willing to innovate. Cares deeply about people, and supports our staff and residents to develop, grow and thrive. Values working in partnership with organisations locally, regionally and nationally. Is guided by an active, experienced Board with a high level of expertise, including members with strong local knowledge and lived experience. Has a committed, skilled and hardworking staff team who bring energy and heart to their work. Job Description: Senior Programmes Manager Hours: 30 - 37.5 per week (subject to agreement) Holiday: 6 weeks pro rata (includes bank holidays) Pay: £39,000 - £48,000 per year pro rata (depending on skills and experience) Place of work: The Bank, 19-21 Derwent Street, Chopwell, NE17 7HU Reporting to: CRG Board of Trustees Contract term : 12 month fixed term contract (expected to renew subject to funding) The Senior Programmes Manager will work closely with our Senior Finance & Commercial Manager to provide leadership for Chopwell Regeneration Group (CRG), reporting to the Board of Trustees. They will lead on strategy, planning and delivery for all programmes, working with board, staff and volunteers, and external partners to ensure activities are achievable, properly resourced, financially sustainable, impactful and effectively evaluated. Key areas of responsibility: Strategic planning and delivery of social, cultural, education and training programmes that meet CRG s objectives, including improved mental health and wellbeing, skills development and employability for Chopwell residents. Leading the growth of our public programmes that deliver wide-ranging educational and wellbeing benefits for the people of Chopwell, from social prescribing activity to business support. This includes planning annual programme aims and outcomes, developing partnerships, and ensuring delivery is financially sustainable and properly resourced. Leadership and management of staff including line management responsibility. Managing the volunteer programme in line with best practice and working with the staff team to recruit, communicate with and support volunteers. Developing and managing successful and innovative partnerships across a range of sectors and growing partnerships locally, regionally and nationally. Ensuring there is sufficient staff capacity to deliver programmes effectively, and advocating for and working with the Board to identify funding and support for additional resources. Identifying new funding opportunities and working with CRG Board to secure grant funding for programmes in line with strategic objectives. Managing budgets for all programmes and ensuring financial targets are met. Evaluating outcomes across all programmes including collecting data, generating case studies and impact reports for Trustees, funders and a range of stakeholders. Ensuring programmes are delivered in accordance with current legislation, contractual/accrediting body requirements and CRG s policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection. Working with the staff team to generate news articles, photos, printed material and social media content to promote CRG s programmes. Representing CRG at relevant events, networks and forums to build networks and raise CRG s profile across a range of sectors. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed We are looking for a Senior Programmes Manager who can provide strategic leadership, strengthen our delivery and help ensure that Chopwell residents remain at the centre of everything we do. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria Leadership & People Management Leadership and management experience Ability to influence, motivate and inspire others Experience of people management and supporting staff/volunteers Confidence in advocating for community needs and priorities Community-Led Practice Proven ability to work with communities, service users or audiences to shape programmes or services Commitment to inclusive, participatory and community-led approaches Ability to build trust and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds Partnership & Collaboration Strong collaboration and partnership-building skills Ability to work confidently with partners across sectors Excellent communication and advocacy skills with a range of stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Programme and Operational Management Experience of developing, managing and delivering successful community programmes Ability to manage operational delivery, budgets and impact targets Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR or relevant compliance frameworks. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Strategy, Funding and Evaluation Experience of identifying opportunities, developing projects or securing funding. Ability to monitor outcomes and evaluate impact. Experience of writing reports, case studies or funding updates. Personal Qualities Creative thinking and problem-solving Self-motivated, resilient and adaptable Committed to the aims of Chopwell Regeneration Group Desirable Criteria Experience of leadership and management in the voluntary, charity or community sector. Experience of managing grant-funded programmes. Good knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR or relevant compliance frameworks. Experience of social prescribing, employability, education or wellbeing programmes. Experience of communications, PR or social media content creation. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing communities like Chopwell. Lived experience of the communities CRG serves. Additional Information We would ideally like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible, but can be flexible. Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed at interview. Please note the majority of your working week will be expected to be on site. Also, occasional weekend and evening working will be required. This includes quarterly public meetings and trustee meetings every two months (minimum). Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. CRG is a Disability Confident employer. Any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please include information in your application if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme. . click apply for full job details
Kentown Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits To Cover East Lancashire Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Kentown Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Kentown Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator , you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes. Flexible working hours to balance home and working life 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months , including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Kentown Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits To Cover East Lancashire Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Kentown Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Kentown Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator , you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes. Flexible working hours to balance home and working life 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months , including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Residential Assistant Manager Sale, Manchester £28,188 - £29,355 per annum-Once 6m probation is passed Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week on a 24hrs shift system) Additional payment of £30 per night for the on-call cover duties. Here at Stockdales, we endeavour to provide a family orientated service that meets the needs of all the people we support through holistic assessment. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Residential Assistant Manager to help deliver high-quality, person-centred support while assisting with the day-to-day leadership of the service. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will support the smooth running of the home, maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance, and act as a positive role model for the team. The role includes leading and mentoring staff, supporting rota management and administrative tasks, contributing to audits and quality monitoring and ensuring care plans, risk assessments and records are accurate and up to date. You will promote best practice in safeguarding, support compliance with CQC and relevant legislation and help develop a skilled and confident team through training and guidance. You will work closely with families and professionals to support people s health, wellbeing and independence, while responding calmly and effectively in a range of situations. The role may include supporting people in the community, undertaking clinical duties once trained and assisting with transport where required. About You Experience in residential care (1+ year in a senior/supervisory role) NVQ Level 3 in Residential (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it) Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation Effective leadership and communication skills Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle. Flexible and resilient approach to work Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) A full driving licence and access to a vehicle About Us Stockdales is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. We have over 70 years experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Our 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club. Check out our website to see what we do. What you will receive whilst working for us: 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays Increased holiday entitlement with service Pension Scheme Medicash includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids. Life Insurance Scheme (after 6-month probation) Excellent internal and external training offered. Monthly staff prize draw Cycle to work scheme Access to Wage Stream
May 06, 2026
Full time
Residential Assistant Manager Sale, Manchester £28,188 - £29,355 per annum-Once 6m probation is passed Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week on a 24hrs shift system) Additional payment of £30 per night for the on-call cover duties. Here at Stockdales, we endeavour to provide a family orientated service that meets the needs of all the people we support through holistic assessment. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Residential Assistant Manager to help deliver high-quality, person-centred support while assisting with the day-to-day leadership of the service. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will support the smooth running of the home, maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance, and act as a positive role model for the team. The role includes leading and mentoring staff, supporting rota management and administrative tasks, contributing to audits and quality monitoring and ensuring care plans, risk assessments and records are accurate and up to date. You will promote best practice in safeguarding, support compliance with CQC and relevant legislation and help develop a skilled and confident team through training and guidance. You will work closely with families and professionals to support people s health, wellbeing and independence, while responding calmly and effectively in a range of situations. The role may include supporting people in the community, undertaking clinical duties once trained and assisting with transport where required. About You Experience in residential care (1+ year in a senior/supervisory role) NVQ Level 3 in Residential (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it) Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation Effective leadership and communication skills Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle. Flexible and resilient approach to work Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) A full driving licence and access to a vehicle About Us Stockdales is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. We have over 70 years experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Our 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club. Check out our website to see what we do. What you will receive whilst working for us: 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays Increased holiday entitlement with service Pension Scheme Medicash includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids. Life Insurance Scheme (after 6-month probation) Excellent internal and external training offered. Monthly staff prize draw Cycle to work scheme Access to Wage Stream
We are pleased to invite applications for the following opportunity: Borough Service Manager - Ealing Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory) Salary: £33,845 p.a. A rare opportunity to join a unique service user charity working with individuals who have, or have had substance use issues, Build on Belief is looking for a Borough Service Manager to run the 7 days a week service in Southall and the weekend service in Acton. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has direct working or lived experience of substance use problems. Closing date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026 JOB DESCRIPTION: BOROUGH SERVICE MANAGER TITLE: Borough Service Manager - Ealing SALARY: £33,845 p.a. HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory) BASED AT: Southall and Acton Ealing Borough REPORTS TO: Operations Manager JOB PURPOSE: To manage and develop the Weekend Social Club on behalf of the organisation within the agreed business plan. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1.Running a Service The Borough Service Manager is responsible for ensuring that the running of a service is done in line with Build on Belief mission to offer a place where clients users and volunteers can get on-going peer support from others with similar experiences through a range of activities, in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines (hereafter referred to as SOPOG). 2. Staff Management The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for a small team and will be in charge of ensuring that their Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteers work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG. They will be responsible for the supervision of their Service Support Workers and the Team Leaders. The remaining volunteers will be supervised by Build on Belief Service Support Workers. The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for ensuring their Service Support Workers complete accurate timesheets, comply with the Annual Leave policy, report absence, and keep accurate financial records and petty cash and supervise volunteers in accordance with the SOPOG. The Borough Service Manager will support the Service Support Workers in ensuring that all required reporting and paperwork is submitted on time and to acceptable levels of competency. 3. Finance The Borough Service Manager is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting related to the day to day running of their service in accordance with the SOPOG. The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for all petty cash activities in the service centre ensuring the following: • All financial matter relating to petty cash and vouchers are undertaken in line with the guidelines set down in the SOPOG. • For the reporting of all financial matters to the Chief Operating Officer within the timelines set down in the SOPOG. • For accurate and immediate reporting of any financial irregularities to the Chief Operating Officer within 24 hours of them coming to notice. 4. Training While the in-house training programme will still be delivered centrally, or on-line the Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring that they, and/or their Service Support Workers deliver the following workshops to their volunteer teams three times per calendar year: • Boundaries and Confidentiality • Safeguarding • Communication Skills • Dealing with Difficult Behaviour • Diversity & Discrimination 5. BoB Policies and Procedures As per their contract of employment, Borough Service Managers are responsible for abiding by all Build on Belief Policies and Procedures and to make sure Service Support Workers and Volunteers also comply with the policies that are applicable to them. This includes the Standards of Practice and Operating Guidelines. In addition to compliance with the Serious Incident Policy, all Team Leaders and Service Support Workers are responsible for reporting all incidents occurring in their service as detailed below. The Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring the guidelines below are adhered to without exception. 6. Incident Reporting The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring Incident Reporting is done within both the guidelines and timelines set out in the SOPOG. •All incidents, including those that may be considered minor, persistent, and abusive language being and example, will be reported in writing within 24 hours of their occurrence. •Incidents that take place on-line or through other digital activity will also be reported in writing within 24 hours. •Incidents will be recorded on the Build on Belief incident report form and sent to the Chief Executive. They will be password protected. •It is expected that the Chief Executive will be notified by telephone of serious incidents on the day of their occurrence. When the Chief Executive is unavailable, through sickness or annual leave, it is expected that the incident will be reported by telephone to the Head of Services. •Where applicable, incidents will be uploaded onto Datix within 24 hours of their occurrence. •Any incident that results in an individual being excluded from a service, however short a period, will be considered an incident and must be reported in writing within 24 hours of its occurrence. It should be noted; there are no exceptions to the above. 7. Relationship Management The Borough Service Manager will be accountable to work in partnership with the service providers ensuring an effective and constructive relationship with them as well as engagement with the local community, in compliance with the SOPOG rules and the Code of Conduct making sure all issues and incidents are reported to the Chief Executive. 8. General •To promote and represent the BoB Social Club to service users and service professionals in the Borough, ensuring access to any service user who might benefit from the project. •To ensure the services provided by the Social Club are run in a safe, supportive, and non-discriminatory fashion in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines. •To ensure the Social Club meets the needs of the service user community in the Borough, and to carry out development work to the service when necessary. •To ensure the Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteer work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG, and receive supervision as detailed in those policies. •To ensure that incidents are dealt with effectively and within the guidelines set down in the Policies and Procedures and SOPOG, and that all such incidents are reported in writing as detailed in those policies. •To work with the Operations Manager regarding the development of the weekend service and the management of volunteers. •To record statistical data relating to service users attending the Social Club and submit monthly reports to the Operations Manager. To provide end of year statistical reports and analysis of said data, working with the Operations Manager. •To promote Social Club services and events to service users and service professionals within the Borough in conjunction with the other Managers of BoB services. •To work with other members of staff to ensure the service is run in line with the Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines for the charity. •To attend Build on Belief Management Committee Meeting in the role Borough Service Manager, and other such meetings as may be deemed necessary, and to work within those meetings for the best interests of the Social Club and the local partnership. •To prepare for and attend monthly supervision session with the Operations Manager. •To abide by all the policies and procedures of Build on Belief as given to you at the start of your contract with the organisation. NOTE WELL: This job specification covers the basic aspects of the post only and is subject to change upon the instruction of the Chief Executive Officer and if necessary, the Board of Trustees. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level and the right to work in the UK. PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA Required Experience Experience of working with service users and/or volunteers in the substance misuse treatment and recovery field or those with complex needs. Knowledge and Skills Proven people management skills (i.e.: motivate, engage, supervise a team to improve the service delivery.) Knowledge of the range of services and activities available and necessary to improve the quality of life for people who have substance use issues, eligibility criteria and practical ways to develop recovery capital. Demonstratable skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners within both the statutory and voluntary sectors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on record keeping, monitoring, case supervision, and report writing. Good computer skills in the use of Word, Excel and Power-point. Personal qualities: The ability to maintain safe professional boundaries with professionals, colleagues, and volunteers/service users at all times. Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments and to balance competing demands. Employ a flexible, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards those with substance use issues click apply for full job details
May 05, 2026
Full time
We are pleased to invite applications for the following opportunity: Borough Service Manager - Ealing Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory) Salary: £33,845 p.a. A rare opportunity to join a unique service user charity working with individuals who have, or have had substance use issues, Build on Belief is looking for a Borough Service Manager to run the 7 days a week service in Southall and the weekend service in Acton. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has direct working or lived experience of substance use problems. Closing date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026 JOB DESCRIPTION: BOROUGH SERVICE MANAGER TITLE: Borough Service Manager - Ealing SALARY: £33,845 p.a. HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory) BASED AT: Southall and Acton Ealing Borough REPORTS TO: Operations Manager JOB PURPOSE: To manage and develop the Weekend Social Club on behalf of the organisation within the agreed business plan. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1.Running a Service The Borough Service Manager is responsible for ensuring that the running of a service is done in line with Build on Belief mission to offer a place where clients users and volunteers can get on-going peer support from others with similar experiences through a range of activities, in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines (hereafter referred to as SOPOG). 2. Staff Management The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for a small team and will be in charge of ensuring that their Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteers work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG. They will be responsible for the supervision of their Service Support Workers and the Team Leaders. The remaining volunteers will be supervised by Build on Belief Service Support Workers. The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for ensuring their Service Support Workers complete accurate timesheets, comply with the Annual Leave policy, report absence, and keep accurate financial records and petty cash and supervise volunteers in accordance with the SOPOG. The Borough Service Manager will support the Service Support Workers in ensuring that all required reporting and paperwork is submitted on time and to acceptable levels of competency. 3. Finance The Borough Service Manager is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting related to the day to day running of their service in accordance with the SOPOG. The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for all petty cash activities in the service centre ensuring the following: • All financial matter relating to petty cash and vouchers are undertaken in line with the guidelines set down in the SOPOG. • For the reporting of all financial matters to the Chief Operating Officer within the timelines set down in the SOPOG. • For accurate and immediate reporting of any financial irregularities to the Chief Operating Officer within 24 hours of them coming to notice. 4. Training While the in-house training programme will still be delivered centrally, or on-line the Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring that they, and/or their Service Support Workers deliver the following workshops to their volunteer teams three times per calendar year: • Boundaries and Confidentiality • Safeguarding • Communication Skills • Dealing with Difficult Behaviour • Diversity & Discrimination 5. BoB Policies and Procedures As per their contract of employment, Borough Service Managers are responsible for abiding by all Build on Belief Policies and Procedures and to make sure Service Support Workers and Volunteers also comply with the policies that are applicable to them. This includes the Standards of Practice and Operating Guidelines. In addition to compliance with the Serious Incident Policy, all Team Leaders and Service Support Workers are responsible for reporting all incidents occurring in their service as detailed below. The Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring the guidelines below are adhered to without exception. 6. Incident Reporting The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring Incident Reporting is done within both the guidelines and timelines set out in the SOPOG. •All incidents, including those that may be considered minor, persistent, and abusive language being and example, will be reported in writing within 24 hours of their occurrence. •Incidents that take place on-line or through other digital activity will also be reported in writing within 24 hours. •Incidents will be recorded on the Build on Belief incident report form and sent to the Chief Executive. They will be password protected. •It is expected that the Chief Executive will be notified by telephone of serious incidents on the day of their occurrence. When the Chief Executive is unavailable, through sickness or annual leave, it is expected that the incident will be reported by telephone to the Head of Services. •Where applicable, incidents will be uploaded onto Datix within 24 hours of their occurrence. •Any incident that results in an individual being excluded from a service, however short a period, will be considered an incident and must be reported in writing within 24 hours of its occurrence. It should be noted; there are no exceptions to the above. 7. Relationship Management The Borough Service Manager will be accountable to work in partnership with the service providers ensuring an effective and constructive relationship with them as well as engagement with the local community, in compliance with the SOPOG rules and the Code of Conduct making sure all issues and incidents are reported to the Chief Executive. 8. General •To promote and represent the BoB Social Club to service users and service professionals in the Borough, ensuring access to any service user who might benefit from the project. •To ensure the services provided by the Social Club are run in a safe, supportive, and non-discriminatory fashion in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines. •To ensure the Social Club meets the needs of the service user community in the Borough, and to carry out development work to the service when necessary. •To ensure the Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteer work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG, and receive supervision as detailed in those policies. •To ensure that incidents are dealt with effectively and within the guidelines set down in the Policies and Procedures and SOPOG, and that all such incidents are reported in writing as detailed in those policies. •To work with the Operations Manager regarding the development of the weekend service and the management of volunteers. •To record statistical data relating to service users attending the Social Club and submit monthly reports to the Operations Manager. To provide end of year statistical reports and analysis of said data, working with the Operations Manager. •To promote Social Club services and events to service users and service professionals within the Borough in conjunction with the other Managers of BoB services. •To work with other members of staff to ensure the service is run in line with the Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines for the charity. •To attend Build on Belief Management Committee Meeting in the role Borough Service Manager, and other such meetings as may be deemed necessary, and to work within those meetings for the best interests of the Social Club and the local partnership. •To prepare for and attend monthly supervision session with the Operations Manager. •To abide by all the policies and procedures of Build on Belief as given to you at the start of your contract with the organisation. NOTE WELL: This job specification covers the basic aspects of the post only and is subject to change upon the instruction of the Chief Executive Officer and if necessary, the Board of Trustees. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level and the right to work in the UK. PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA Required Experience Experience of working with service users and/or volunteers in the substance misuse treatment and recovery field or those with complex needs. Knowledge and Skills Proven people management skills (i.e.: motivate, engage, supervise a team to improve the service delivery.) Knowledge of the range of services and activities available and necessary to improve the quality of life for people who have substance use issues, eligibility criteria and practical ways to develop recovery capital. Demonstratable skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners within both the statutory and voluntary sectors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on record keeping, monitoring, case supervision, and report writing. Good computer skills in the use of Word, Excel and Power-point. Personal qualities: The ability to maintain safe professional boundaries with professionals, colleagues, and volunteers/service users at all times. Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments and to balance competing demands. Employ a flexible, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards those with substance use issues click apply for full job details
Shop Manager Location: Cambridge (Furniture & Electrical) Salary: £26,437 per annum Hours: 35 per week Contract: Permanent Are you ready to lead the team representing the British Red Cross in your community? We're in search of an enthusiastic Shop Manager to lead our furniture and electrical charity shop. If you're a retail expert with a knack for motivating a team, this role offers a chance to shine! Come join our journey to spread kindness. "Nothing beats the feeling of the team pulling it out of the bag to excel. Generating funds for a worthwhile charity that helps such a wide range of humans is wonderful." - Nada, Shop Manager What will a day in the life of a Shop Manager involve? Leading a team that provides a brilliant shopping experience for your customers. Working on the shop floor, to coordinating activity 'behind the scenes', no two days are the same. Designing the perfect layout and environment that helps connect your customers to our cause. Being responsible for achieving financial targets and inducting, training, and managing new staff and volunteers. Representing the British Red Cross to a high standard and embody our core values. To be a successful Shop Manager, what will you need? Retail experience at supervisory level. You can deliver outstanding customer service and are comfortable with organisational and cash handling duties. To know how to get the best out of people. With proven management skills, you know how to develop and inspire your team. To be an entrepreneur who can work to targets, using your initiative to achieve fantastic results. To know your way around a PC and have proven IT skills experience. To get 'us'. You care about the British Red Cross cause and have the skills and knowledge to promote the shop in your community as the charity retailer of choice. Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 27th April 2026. In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get: Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing. Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days. Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension. Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities. Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform. Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App. Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed. Together, we are the world's emergency responders.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Shop Manager Location: Cambridge (Furniture & Electrical) Salary: £26,437 per annum Hours: 35 per week Contract: Permanent Are you ready to lead the team representing the British Red Cross in your community? We're in search of an enthusiastic Shop Manager to lead our furniture and electrical charity shop. If you're a retail expert with a knack for motivating a team, this role offers a chance to shine! Come join our journey to spread kindness. "Nothing beats the feeling of the team pulling it out of the bag to excel. Generating funds for a worthwhile charity that helps such a wide range of humans is wonderful." - Nada, Shop Manager What will a day in the life of a Shop Manager involve? Leading a team that provides a brilliant shopping experience for your customers. Working on the shop floor, to coordinating activity 'behind the scenes', no two days are the same. Designing the perfect layout and environment that helps connect your customers to our cause. Being responsible for achieving financial targets and inducting, training, and managing new staff and volunteers. Representing the British Red Cross to a high standard and embody our core values. To be a successful Shop Manager, what will you need? Retail experience at supervisory level. You can deliver outstanding customer service and are comfortable with organisational and cash handling duties. To know how to get the best out of people. With proven management skills, you know how to develop and inspire your team. To be an entrepreneur who can work to targets, using your initiative to achieve fantastic results. To know your way around a PC and have proven IT skills experience. To get 'us'. You care about the British Red Cross cause and have the skills and knowledge to promote the shop in your community as the charity retailer of choice. Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 27th April 2026. In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get: Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing. Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days. Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension. Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities. Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform. Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App. Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed. Together, we are the world's emergency responders.
Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator - Papworth Trust are looking for an Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator to join their team in Sawston, Cambridgeshire in this new fixed term role until 5th September 2026. As an Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator, you will play a key role in delivering a flexible support and activity service tailored to the unique needs of our customers. Why Papworth Trust? Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice, and independence. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £24,570 per annum. Benefits: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) with the option to purchase additional days. Company sick pay, and enhanced pension. Pension: A choice of pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution. Wellbeing & Support: Employee assistance, health cashback plan, shopping discount schemes and cycle to work scheme. Development & Recognition: Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our 'Values in Practice' reward and recognition scheme. Have your voice heard too as part of our employee forum and colleague experience group. Ongoing training and qualification support is also provided. About the role: Our Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator will engage with individuals with a variety of support requirements, including learning disabilities and physical disabilities, ensuring they have enriching experiences. Working hours for this role will be Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (37.5 hours per week). Main Duties and Responsibilities: Design and deliver a variety of recreational, learning, and work skills activities based on the needs and aspirations of the customers, encouraging their active participation. Foster professional relationships with families, health/social care professionals, and community organisations to enhance service delivery and customer integration. Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures, emphasising safeguarding, health and safety, and customer privacy. About you: As Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator, we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with a genuine passion for supporting and empowering people to achieve their goals. You will be an excellent communicator with a proactive, positive attitude. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a flexible approach will be key to your success in this rewarding role. Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced Adults Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role currently. If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator - Papworth Trust are looking for an Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator to join their team in Sawston, Cambridgeshire in this new fixed term role until 5th September 2026. As an Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator, you will play a key role in delivering a flexible support and activity service tailored to the unique needs of our customers. Why Papworth Trust? Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice, and independence. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £24,570 per annum. Benefits: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) with the option to purchase additional days. Company sick pay, and enhanced pension. Pension: A choice of pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution. Wellbeing & Support: Employee assistance, health cashback plan, shopping discount schemes and cycle to work scheme. Development & Recognition: Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our 'Values in Practice' reward and recognition scheme. Have your voice heard too as part of our employee forum and colleague experience group. Ongoing training and qualification support is also provided. About the role: Our Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator will engage with individuals with a variety of support requirements, including learning disabilities and physical disabilities, ensuring they have enriching experiences. Working hours for this role will be Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (37.5 hours per week). Main Duties and Responsibilities: Design and deliver a variety of recreational, learning, and work skills activities based on the needs and aspirations of the customers, encouraging their active participation. Foster professional relationships with families, health/social care professionals, and community organisations to enhance service delivery and customer integration. Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures, emphasising safeguarding, health and safety, and customer privacy. About you: As Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator, we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with a genuine passion for supporting and empowering people to achieve their goals. You will be an excellent communicator with a proactive, positive attitude. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a flexible approach will be key to your success in this rewarding role. Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced Adults Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role currently. If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Activities Coordinator / Activities Facilitator role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
Senior Therapeutic Social Worker - Fostering (Social Work Qualified) Location: North Wales - Abergele Office (Office-Based with Flexible Working) Salary: Up to 40,925.36 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time About Us Foster Care Associates (FCA), part of the Polaris Community, is a leading independent fostering agency committed to making a positive and lasting difference for children, young people, and families. Our service is underpinned by a strong therapeutic ethos, ensuring children in foster care receive trauma-informed, nurturing, and consistent care. Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' annual leave (rising to 35 days after length of service) + bank holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free on-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Additional Benefits Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form Fs for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face-to-face training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (additional payment to social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Therapeutic Social Worker to join our North Wales team. This is an amazing opportunity to join our inspirational and friendly team. Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. This is a specialist role, designed to strengthen and embed therapeutic practice across the service. You will provide guidance, consultation, and support to foster parents and colleagues, helping to ensure that all care provided is trauma-informed and relationship-based. While the primary focus of the role is therapeutic, responsibilities may include holding a caseload of foster families in the role of Supervising Social Worker (SSW), supporting continuity of care and practice integration. Benefits of Joining Our Team We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' wellbeing, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with line manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Core Purpose To lead and promote therapeutic and trauma-informed practice across the fostering service To support foster parents and staff to understand and respond to complex behaviours and developmental needs To provide specialist therapeutic consultation, training, and reflective support To improve fostering home stability and outcomes for children and young people Key Responsibilities Provide therapeutic consultation and reflective spaces for foster parents and staff Deliver 1:1 sessions and structured support to foster parents Facilitate/support therapeutic parenting training, workshops, and group sessions Offer joint sessions with foster families and young people, where appropriate Support understanding and application of: Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Attachment theory and developmental trauma Emotional regulation and relational approaches Therapeutic parenting models Contribute to formulation, planning, and review of therapeutic care Champion a consistent therapeutic model across the service Practice Leadership Act as a therapeutic lead within the team Support colleagues to embed trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches in their practice Provide guidance, coaching, and consultation to social work staff Contribute to the development of therapeutic services, models, and interventions Social Work Responsibilities (Where Required) Undertake a caseload of foster parents in a Supervising Social Worker capacity Provide supervision and ensure foster parents meet required standards Complete necessary safeguarding, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities Produce high-quality reports, recordings, and documentation Work collaboratively with local authorities and professional networks Participate in duty systems and out-of-hours support where required About You We are looking for a practitioner who brings strong therapeutic knowledge alongside social work expertise. You will: Be a qualified Social Worker Be registered with Social Care Wales (or eligible to register) Have in-depth knowledge of: Trauma-informed practice Attachment theory Therapeutic and psychologically informed approaches Have experience working with foster parents, children, or families with complex needs Be confident delivering: Training and group work Consultation and reflective practice Be able to apply therapeutic thinking within a social care context Essential Requirements Social Work qualification Registration with Social Care Wales Strong safeguarding knowledge and report writing skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why Join Us? A unique opportunity to work in a dedicated therapeutic practitioner role within fostering Influence and shape practice across the service Be part of a supportive, reflective, and values-driven team Access excellent training and professional development opportunities Interested? We would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for an informal discussion. Contact Anna Pearson, Fostering Service Manager (phone number removed) PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
May 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Therapeutic Social Worker - Fostering (Social Work Qualified) Location: North Wales - Abergele Office (Office-Based with Flexible Working) Salary: Up to 40,925.36 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time About Us Foster Care Associates (FCA), part of the Polaris Community, is a leading independent fostering agency committed to making a positive and lasting difference for children, young people, and families. Our service is underpinned by a strong therapeutic ethos, ensuring children in foster care receive trauma-informed, nurturing, and consistent care. Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' annual leave (rising to 35 days after length of service) + bank holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free on-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Additional Benefits Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form Fs for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face-to-face training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (additional payment to social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Therapeutic Social Worker to join our North Wales team. This is an amazing opportunity to join our inspirational and friendly team. Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. This is a specialist role, designed to strengthen and embed therapeutic practice across the service. You will provide guidance, consultation, and support to foster parents and colleagues, helping to ensure that all care provided is trauma-informed and relationship-based. While the primary focus of the role is therapeutic, responsibilities may include holding a caseload of foster families in the role of Supervising Social Worker (SSW), supporting continuity of care and practice integration. Benefits of Joining Our Team We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' wellbeing, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with line manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Core Purpose To lead and promote therapeutic and trauma-informed practice across the fostering service To support foster parents and staff to understand and respond to complex behaviours and developmental needs To provide specialist therapeutic consultation, training, and reflective support To improve fostering home stability and outcomes for children and young people Key Responsibilities Provide therapeutic consultation and reflective spaces for foster parents and staff Deliver 1:1 sessions and structured support to foster parents Facilitate/support therapeutic parenting training, workshops, and group sessions Offer joint sessions with foster families and young people, where appropriate Support understanding and application of: Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Attachment theory and developmental trauma Emotional regulation and relational approaches Therapeutic parenting models Contribute to formulation, planning, and review of therapeutic care Champion a consistent therapeutic model across the service Practice Leadership Act as a therapeutic lead within the team Support colleagues to embed trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches in their practice Provide guidance, coaching, and consultation to social work staff Contribute to the development of therapeutic services, models, and interventions Social Work Responsibilities (Where Required) Undertake a caseload of foster parents in a Supervising Social Worker capacity Provide supervision and ensure foster parents meet required standards Complete necessary safeguarding, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities Produce high-quality reports, recordings, and documentation Work collaboratively with local authorities and professional networks Participate in duty systems and out-of-hours support where required About You We are looking for a practitioner who brings strong therapeutic knowledge alongside social work expertise. You will: Be a qualified Social Worker Be registered with Social Care Wales (or eligible to register) Have in-depth knowledge of: Trauma-informed practice Attachment theory Therapeutic and psychologically informed approaches Have experience working with foster parents, children, or families with complex needs Be confident delivering: Training and group work Consultation and reflective practice Be able to apply therapeutic thinking within a social care context Essential Requirements Social Work qualification Registration with Social Care Wales Strong safeguarding knowledge and report writing skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why Join Us? A unique opportunity to work in a dedicated therapeutic practitioner role within fostering Influence and shape practice across the service Be part of a supportive, reflective, and values-driven team Access excellent training and professional development opportunities Interested? We would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for an informal discussion. Contact Anna Pearson, Fostering Service Manager (phone number removed) PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Contact Centre Senior Manager Salary: £53,451 - £57,186 Contract: Permanent, full time Location: West Yorkshire Police Looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact in a high performing, fast paced operational environment? This is a key position within West Yorkshire Police s Contact Directorate, providing strategic leadership across a complex operational portfolio serving the public, officers, staff and partner agencies. You will lead and motivate teams to deliver a high quality, timely and professional service while ensuring the smooth delivery of emergency and non emergency communications. As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping service performance, supporting staff wellbeing, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across multiple operational functions. You will also act as a vital liaison point co ordinating communication and service delivery between internal departments, the public and external agencies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with strong operational insight, excellent people skills and a passion for delivering public focused service excellence in a demanding and rewarding environment. Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Manager, you will hold a pivotal responsibility in ensuring the effective leadership, strategic direction and operational performance of the Contact Directorate. Key Duties: • Lead by example, upholding the Police Code of Ethics and ensuring staff consistently reflect Force values • Manage staff performance, attendance and wellbeing in line with policies and procedures. • Maintain strategic oversight of Contact Centre teams, ensuring effective recruitment, training and resource deployment • Drive continuous improvement through operational planning, efficient resource coordination and preventative policing approaches • Ensure compliance with HMICFRS, national standards and Force strategies through effective partnership working • Monitor and evaluate performance to improve service delivery, user satisfaction and service recovery • Provide clear, ethical operational advice to internal and external stakeholders. • Support budget management, including funding negotiations, contract oversight and efficient resource use • Develop staff capability through targeted support, skills development and behavioural guidance • Oversee the maintenance and continuity of technological systems, ensuring effective procedures and resource allocation Expectations To succeed in this role, you will be expected to: • Communicate effectively with staff, partner agencies and senior stakeholders • Demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and decision making skills • Apply operational knowledge to support service delivery improvements • Work confidently with policies, risk management processes and operational planning • Manage high pressure workloads and make timely, informed decisions • Maintain a flexible and adaptive approach within a demanding environment • Operate collaboratively across districts and specialist departments Essential Criteria • Proven senior managerial experience in a large commercial or public sector call centre environment • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills • Strong analytical, leadership and innovation capabilities • Experience of change management • Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles • Experience working within a Contact Centre environment • Ability to share managerial responsibility for approximately 650 staff • Ability to analyse information and produce detailed reports • Knowledge of GDPR, the Computer Misuse Act, MOPI and Force policies • Basic understanding of budgeting, financial systems and contract management • IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) • Willingness and ability to travel across West Yorkshire and attend local, regional and national meetings Benefits West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include: • Generous annual leave allowance - 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years of service plus bank holidays (bank holidays to be worked on a rota basis, incurring additional compensation) • Office based SLT across the force as required • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme • Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card and membership to the Company Shop (membership fees to be paid by employee) • Access to Employee Assistance Service accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives • Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children s Charity (eligibility-dependent) • Opportunities for career development and training • Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions • A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities • Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent) This post will close at 23:55 hours on 9th May 2026 How to Apply Join us in leading a vital operational function that supports communities across West Yorkshire The vacancy will close on 09/05/2026 at 23:55 hours. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Contact Centre Senior Manager Salary: £53,451 - £57,186 Contract: Permanent, full time Location: West Yorkshire Police Looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact in a high performing, fast paced operational environment? This is a key position within West Yorkshire Police s Contact Directorate, providing strategic leadership across a complex operational portfolio serving the public, officers, staff and partner agencies. You will lead and motivate teams to deliver a high quality, timely and professional service while ensuring the smooth delivery of emergency and non emergency communications. As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping service performance, supporting staff wellbeing, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across multiple operational functions. You will also act as a vital liaison point co ordinating communication and service delivery between internal departments, the public and external agencies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with strong operational insight, excellent people skills and a passion for delivering public focused service excellence in a demanding and rewarding environment. Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Manager, you will hold a pivotal responsibility in ensuring the effective leadership, strategic direction and operational performance of the Contact Directorate. Key Duties: • Lead by example, upholding the Police Code of Ethics and ensuring staff consistently reflect Force values • Manage staff performance, attendance and wellbeing in line with policies and procedures. • Maintain strategic oversight of Contact Centre teams, ensuring effective recruitment, training and resource deployment • Drive continuous improvement through operational planning, efficient resource coordination and preventative policing approaches • Ensure compliance with HMICFRS, national standards and Force strategies through effective partnership working • Monitor and evaluate performance to improve service delivery, user satisfaction and service recovery • Provide clear, ethical operational advice to internal and external stakeholders. • Support budget management, including funding negotiations, contract oversight and efficient resource use • Develop staff capability through targeted support, skills development and behavioural guidance • Oversee the maintenance and continuity of technological systems, ensuring effective procedures and resource allocation Expectations To succeed in this role, you will be expected to: • Communicate effectively with staff, partner agencies and senior stakeholders • Demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and decision making skills • Apply operational knowledge to support service delivery improvements • Work confidently with policies, risk management processes and operational planning • Manage high pressure workloads and make timely, informed decisions • Maintain a flexible and adaptive approach within a demanding environment • Operate collaboratively across districts and specialist departments Essential Criteria • Proven senior managerial experience in a large commercial or public sector call centre environment • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills • Strong analytical, leadership and innovation capabilities • Experience of change management • Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles • Experience working within a Contact Centre environment • Ability to share managerial responsibility for approximately 650 staff • Ability to analyse information and produce detailed reports • Knowledge of GDPR, the Computer Misuse Act, MOPI and Force policies • Basic understanding of budgeting, financial systems and contract management • IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) • Willingness and ability to travel across West Yorkshire and attend local, regional and national meetings Benefits West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include: • Generous annual leave allowance - 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years of service plus bank holidays (bank holidays to be worked on a rota basis, incurring additional compensation) • Office based SLT across the force as required • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme • Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card and membership to the Company Shop (membership fees to be paid by employee) • Access to Employee Assistance Service accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives • Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children s Charity (eligibility-dependent) • Opportunities for career development and training • Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions • A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities • Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent) This post will close at 23:55 hours on 9th May 2026 How to Apply Join us in leading a vital operational function that supports communities across West Yorkshire The vacancy will close on 09/05/2026 at 23:55 hours. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
Dependency and Recovery Peer Co-ordinator (South) Location: London Salary: £25,207 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Dependency & Recovery Peer Co-ordinator to join our CRS Probation-linked Dependency and Recovery Services. You ll play a key role in delivering a service that is person-centred, holistic, and recovery-focused, supporting individuals to recognise their potential, build motivation, and take meaningful steps forward. What you ll be doing You will lead and develop our Lived Experience Peer (LEP) Mentor Service, ensuring it is safe, structured, and impactful. Recruit, train, supervise and support Peer Mentors and volunteers Deliver risk, initial and comprehensive assessments, and co-produce action plans Provide 1:1 support and facilitate group work and structured programmes Manage a diverse caseload with varying complexity and risk levels Build referral pathways and promote the service across London through outreach, events, workshops, and campaigns (including More Than My Past) Strengthen partnerships with Probation and local agencies Support peer development, including mentoring qualifications where appropriate Maintain accurate case records, outcome data, and ensure full safeguarding compliance You will work remotely within a highly flexible team, supporting service users both virtually and in community settings across London. You ll also contribute to shaping peer-led recovery spaces, including digital support networks, recovery communities, and lived experience-led initiatives that build hope and connection. What we re looking for Experience in substance use, recovery, criminal justice, or peer support work Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing volunteers/peer supporters Confident delivering assessments, structured interventions, and group work Strong organisational skills and accurate case recording Passion for recovery, empowerment, and lived experience leadership This is a chance to be part of something genuinely impactful, helping people rebuild their lives, reduce reoffending, and access recovery through lived experience, connection, and practical support. If you re passionate about making recovery visible, possible, and sustainable, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference across London. 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) 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.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Dependency and Recovery Peer Co-ordinator (South) Location: London Salary: £25,207 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Dependency & Recovery Peer Co-ordinator to join our CRS Probation-linked Dependency and Recovery Services. You ll play a key role in delivering a service that is person-centred, holistic, and recovery-focused, supporting individuals to recognise their potential, build motivation, and take meaningful steps forward. What you ll be doing You will lead and develop our Lived Experience Peer (LEP) Mentor Service, ensuring it is safe, structured, and impactful. Recruit, train, supervise and support Peer Mentors and volunteers Deliver risk, initial and comprehensive assessments, and co-produce action plans Provide 1:1 support and facilitate group work and structured programmes Manage a diverse caseload with varying complexity and risk levels Build referral pathways and promote the service across London through outreach, events, workshops, and campaigns (including More Than My Past) Strengthen partnerships with Probation and local agencies Support peer development, including mentoring qualifications where appropriate Maintain accurate case records, outcome data, and ensure full safeguarding compliance You will work remotely within a highly flexible team, supporting service users both virtually and in community settings across London. You ll also contribute to shaping peer-led recovery spaces, including digital support networks, recovery communities, and lived experience-led initiatives that build hope and connection. What we re looking for Experience in substance use, recovery, criminal justice, or peer support work Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing volunteers/peer supporters Confident delivering assessments, structured interventions, and group work Strong organisational skills and accurate case recording Passion for recovery, empowerment, and lived experience leadership This is a chance to be part of something genuinely impactful, helping people rebuild their lives, reduce reoffending, and access recovery through lived experience, connection, and practical support. If you re passionate about making recovery visible, possible, and sustainable, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference across London. 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) 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.
Family Support Worker Thames Valley £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits Thames Valley and surrounding areas. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Thames Valley Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker Thames Valley £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits Thames Valley and surrounding areas. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Thames Valley Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Summary Are you looking to develop your career in food and drink? Did you know that the National Trust, Europe's largest conservation charity, is also renowned for its food and hospitality? We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us. We're looking for a Head Chef to join us. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how you'd be able to get here for work, before applying for the job. Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £30,000 per annum Duration: Permanent Interview date: Week Commencing 11th May 2026 What it's like to work here To find out more about what it's like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust, click here to watch our video. What you'll be doing As Head Chef, your main focus will be within the kitchen. But you'll also work closely with the Food and Beverage management team to develop delicious menus using local produce, adapting to the seasons and working within the framework of our 'National Trust Cookbook'. You'll look for new ways to increase income and meet financial targets through managing stock and waste. You'll be preparing food from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients. You'll be confident in baking cakes, brownies and sausage rolls as well as making soups, stews and more. You'll support and manage the team, guided by the Trust's values, empowering them to give the best possible service to visitors and helping to build a great place to work. We'll give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're: experienced as a professional chef, with a passion for food and a friendly and positive attitude confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, and willing to learn aware of health and safety compliance happy leading a team, and able to set personal objectives and give feedback to help improve performance aware of budgets such as increasing income and controlling costs The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Summary Are you looking to develop your career in food and drink? Did you know that the National Trust, Europe's largest conservation charity, is also renowned for its food and hospitality? We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us. We're looking for a Head Chef to join us. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how you'd be able to get here for work, before applying for the job. Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £30,000 per annum Duration: Permanent Interview date: Week Commencing 11th May 2026 What it's like to work here To find out more about what it's like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust, click here to watch our video. What you'll be doing As Head Chef, your main focus will be within the kitchen. But you'll also work closely with the Food and Beverage management team to develop delicious menus using local produce, adapting to the seasons and working within the framework of our 'National Trust Cookbook'. You'll look for new ways to increase income and meet financial targets through managing stock and waste. You'll be preparing food from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients. You'll be confident in baking cakes, brownies and sausage rolls as well as making soups, stews and more. You'll support and manage the team, guided by the Trust's values, empowering them to give the best possible service to visitors and helping to build a great place to work. We'll give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're: experienced as a professional chef, with a passion for food and a friendly and positive attitude confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, and willing to learn aware of health and safety compliance happy leading a team, and able to set personal objectives and give feedback to help improve performance aware of budgets such as increasing income and controlling costs The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits South West Care Team - Gloucestershire and Swindon area Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on the Gloucestershire and Swindon area. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation . Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs . About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits South West Care Team - Gloucestershire and Swindon area Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on the Gloucestershire and Swindon area. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation . Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs . About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Cowes, Isle of Wight
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits To cover Southampton, including Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker , on a full time basis (35 hours per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Southampton Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits To cover Southampton, including Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker , on a full time basis (35 hours per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Southampton Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
