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We care about healthy communities. 

We’re looking for a Health Coordinator to help power our pre-treatment work.

Health Coordinator

Location: Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP), Woolwich, SE18 6BJ
Salary: £33,000 per annum + benefits
Hours: Full-time (flexible working considered)
Contract: Fixed-term 12 months

Reporting to: CEO
Closing date: 28th April 2025

About Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP)

WSUP is a grassroots charity providing holistic support for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges. With a focus on lived experience and implementation of trauma-informed practice, we offer a range of essential services, from haircuts and healthcare screenings to wellbeing activities and community advocacy. 

In recognition of our impact, WSUP won the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Award 2024 in the Health and Wellbeing category, highlighting our commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving community wellbeing.

We are looking for a passionate Health Coordinator to lead our efforts in improving healthcare access, preventing homelessness, and supporting public health initiatives in the community.

The Health Coordinator will play a key role in connecting people to essential healthcare services, strengthening early intervention work, and supporting community-led public health initiatives. The role will also focus on homelessness prevention and ensuring that people face challenges with housing, mental health, and substance use receive the right support at the right time.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in public health, healthcare coordination, or homelessness support who is committed to addressing health inequalities in Greenwich.

Key Responsibilities

1. Access to healthcare and preventive support

• Implement a pre-treatment approach across all WSUP’s activities, ensuring that people who are not yet ready to engage with formal healthcare services receive support and information, including harm reduction, peer mentorship and stabilisation services.
• Link people to healthcare providers, mental health services and addiction recovery programs.
• Monitor preventative care initiatives, including TB and Hepatitis C screenings, to promote early detection and intervention.
• Lead public health campaigns to increase awareness, challenge stigma and promote access to healthcare.
• Develop partnerships with GPs, the Rough Sleeping Health Working Group and local health teams to coordinate care and share resources.
• Use data-driven insights to identify gaps in services and advocate for improved health provision.

2. Prevent homelessness

• Implement a casework framework to support people at risk of homelessness.
• Develop referral pathways with GP practices to ensure healthcare professionals can refer people at risk of housing instability.
• Collaborate with housing organisations and local authorities to secure rapid interventions for those facing homelessness.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes using the In-Form Community Case Management System (CMS) to improve service effectiveness.

3. Strengthen volunteer and safeguarding capacity

• Recruit, train and mentor Peer Support Volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to provide outreach and advocacy.
• Ensure strong safeguarding practices across all health and homelessness prevention initiatives.
• Engage with the community to shape WSUP's health programs based on lived experiences and local needs.
• Build long-term capacity, embedding Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) into WSUP’s services.

Person Specification

Essential skills & experience

• Experience working in healthcare (non-clinical), public health, social work, or homelessness services.
• Strong knowledge of health inequalities, mental health challenges and addiction recovery pathways.
• Experience implementing pre-treatment approaches or harm reduction models in community settings.
• Ability to develop and manage partnerships with healthcare providers and local services.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction.
• Strong data management skills, ideally with experience using case management systems (e.g., In-Form CMS).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and empower individuals with lived experience.
• Commitment to safeguarding and embedding Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) approaches.

Desirable skills & experience

• Lived experience of homelessness, addiction recovery, or mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of housing policy, benefits, and homelessness prevention strategies.
• Experience leading public health campaigns or community engagement initiatives.
• Training or experience in safeguarding.

What we offer

• A chance to make a real impact in tackling health inequalities and homelessness.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment, where lived experience is valued.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to WSUP's volunteer network and community support

How to apply 

To apply, please use Quick Apply and add your CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for the role (in response to person specification).

WSUP is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage individuals with lived experience of social exclusion to apply. 

The role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, proof of the right to work in the UK, and receipt of two satisfactory references. 

£10,606 for 14 hours a week (FTE £26,517 pa)

Fixed term to end March 2026 (with possible extension for further 2-3 years)

Stevenage, Watford and St Albans

This is a highly rewarding role for an experienced Family Support Coordinator to provide support to the families and loved ones of people affected by addiction as part of our successful Families Living in Recovery Project. You will establish professional, supportive relationships with the families of those in recovery through a range of 121 and group interventions to create opportunities for purposeful and sustained support.

Taking a whole family approach, you will also build and establish strong links with our partner agencies including The Living Room and Relate. Sessions will be delivered in person from the Living Room centers in Watford, St Albans and Stevenage and online.

You will need to be educated to NVQ Level 3 or above in social work, health, education, or equivalent.

About Us
Family Lives is a national charity with over four decades of experience in helping parents deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. We provide targeted early intervention and crisis support to families online, via our national services or in the community.

Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025.

Learning and Development Facilitator

Location: This role is a hybrid role and there will be an expectation to travel to London once or twice a month, which is inclusive of your salary.

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Learning and Development Facilitator.

The Forward Trust empowers people to break the cycles of addiction or crime to move forward with their lives. Since 1991, we have been working with people to build positive and productive futures. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change, as celebrated in our More Than My Past and Taking Action on Addiction campaigns. Our services have supported thousands of people to make changes to create better lives with jobs, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are on the search for a creative and proactive Learning and Development Specialist who will join our HR Learning and Development team.

Reporting to HR Learning and Development Lead. The purpose of this role is to provide support with development programmes, training initiatives, and carrying out administration duties.

The Learning and Development (L&D) Facilitator plays a key role in enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees by coordinating and implementing effective training programs.

This role supports the planning, organisation, and execution of L&D initiatives, ensuring that employees have the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in their roles and contribute to the company’s overall success.

The L&D Facilitator works closely with internal teams to deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences, tracks training progress, and provides administrative support for all L&D activities.

Role Responsibilities

You will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging content to our employees across the business, and you will play a key role in driving forward our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training through learning programs working closely with our EDI Co-Ordinator.

The role also comes with administration responsibilities, and you will be responsible for scheduling courses and working on our learning management system (LMS). You will also be involved in projects such as delivery of induction programmes, safeguarding training and equality, diversity and inclusion training

Through continuous learning and development efforts, this position aims to foster a culture of growth, development, and employee engagement within the organisation.

This role is a hybrid role and there will be an expectation to travel to London once or twice a month, which is inclusive of your salary. If you are required to travel further, then this will be covered by expenses. The role is offered on a part-time basis of 28 hours over 4 days a week, this will be open to discussion.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication and facilitation skills who are adaptable and who are passionate about learning and development.

Please also see a list of skills and experience needed below for this role:

• Experience designing and delivering engaging training sessions, especially for managerial audiences
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage participants at different levels
• Creative approach to content creation and training delivery, ensuring a dynamic and interactive experience
• Experienced in delivering training in a Face-to-Face setting and virtually.
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion and the ability to promote these values through learning and development activities
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Comfortable in using a Learning Management System (LMS), e-learning tools, and other technology to design, deliver, and track learning programmes, and an understanding of Ms Office 365
• Experience in developing pre-coursework documentation guides for training
• Previous experience in a similar L&D role, with a track record of successfully implementing training courses.
• Ability to think creatively to design engaging and impactful training solutions.
• Comfortable with experimenting and trying new approaches to make learning more interactive, enjoyable, and effective.

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 the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Maternity Cover June 2025 – April 2026

Post Title Digital Marketing and Communications Officer

Responsible to  Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing

Purpose of post The delivery of SCT digital marketing and communications activities

Salary£33,000

Hours 35 hours per week

Line management             N/A

Location                            Hybrid working between home, SCT Head Office and SCT sites in East London

Additional Benefits: BUPA Employee Assistance Programme 

 BUPA Wellbeing plan 

Cycle to work scheme 

Season ticket loan 

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays. 

Contributory Pension Scheme with employer matched contributions of 5% 

Training and Development opportunities  

Hybrid working

INTRODUCTION

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity, providing practical help, support and training to people affected by homelessness and addiction. We are passionate about the people and communities we support and embrace creative, innovative and inclusive ways of working.

We provide a residential addictions treatment programme, supported housing, training and development opportunities and a highly effective Housing First service. Our nine charity shops and two social enterprises put us at the heart of diverse East London communities.

You will join a Fundraising, Marketing and Communication team committed to working collaboratively and sharing knowledge, ideas and skills, to create a supportive culture. This is something we are proud of and believe is at the heart of our success.

Over the past year, we have transformed our communications, updating our brand and messaging. In this role, you will use your creativity to continue to deliver a vision set out by our Digital Marketing and Communications Manager during their maternity leave.

We seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience and creativity to deliver an exciting digital, marketing and communications plan, including

Digital Marketing

Create engaging brand social media content and publishing it across our channels, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.

Support services, fundraising and retail marketing on social media, including implementing paid-for advertising.

Create and edit photography and video content for our website and social media channels

Create and send out marketing emails using MailChimp and report on their performance.

Monitor responses on our social media channels, ensuring messages and comments are responded to in a timely manner.

Support our WordPress website, including updating pages and uploading posts and stories, and look for opportunities for search engine optimisation.

Monitor the performance of our WordPress website and ensure that senior managers are alerted to any issues that arise.

Communications

Write case studies, blogs and other written content, working with colleagues across the organisation.

Design posters, flyers, brochures and reports using Canva, ensuring they are within the SCT brand.

Ensure any materials adhere to SCT brand guidelines.

Retail marketing

Work in collaboration with charity retail colleagues to:

Develop collateral for SCT Shops and Social Enterprises, ensuring materials are high quality and within the SCT brand.

Ensure there is a regular flow of compelling social media content that creates customer loyalty and reaches new customers.

Other duties

Work with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and colleagues across SCT on the implementation of our 60th anniversary campaign.

Maintain a marketing calendar and project plans using ASANA.

Work with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications on PR activities, engaging with journalists and the media, influencers and other stakeholders.

Work in collaboration with colleagues in SCT services teams.

·Attend events and be willing to occasionally work outside working hours (TOIL will be given).

·Actively keep up to date with new developments in marketing and communications.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Essential

Digital Marketing

A minimum of two years managing social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked in.

A good understanding of GDPR legislation and how it relates to digital marketing.

Demonstratable experience of running a WordPress website, planning and uploading content and monitoring its performance

A demonstratable understanding of SEO and Google ads.

Demonstrable experience of managing paid for digital ads via Meta business manager.

Experience of producing creative and impactful social media content, including photography, video and audio materials.

Experience of creating compelling and creative marketing emails using e-mail marketing software such as Mail Chimp.

Experience of working with colleagues to develop their content creation skills and improve their understanding of social media.

Communications and marketing

A love of storytelling and excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write accurate copy for different audiences

Desireable

Proven experience of working within brand guidelines and advising others on brand execution.

Experience using CANVA to produce marketing materials in-house.

Demonstratable experience of managing a marketing calendar and leading planning meetings with internal stakeholders.

Experience in using ASANA or similar project management software.

Experience of working in a charity and working closely with fundraisers to promote their campaigns and activities.

Experience in charity retail marketing

Personal qualities

A proven ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders

A creative self-starter, with the ability to try new ideas and have the confidence to fail fast, test and learn.

A demonstrable interest in emerging ideas and developments in digital marketing and communications.

The ability to work with people with lived experience of homelessness and addiction, ensuring all interactions are carried out sensitively.

Deputy Service Manager

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Please note, due to the nature of one of the services, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're hiring a Deputy Service Manager to join our service in Luton. You will be based across two locations, one which is a residential project, providing accommodation to homeless families with support needs including expectant mothers, mothers with up to two children under the age of 10, or single women aiming to have guardianship of their children. The other service provides temporary accommodation to single homeless males who have various support needs which could include mental health, substance misuse, and offending history.

You will be based across both services, providing overall leadership and management of your service projects and teams who deliver high quality, trauma informed support to residents. Your role will ensure full contract and regulatory compliance, being a role model and leader for your team to achieve service KPI's and other requirements for the service.

We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!

The role includes:

• Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
• Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
• Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
• Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
• Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
• Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. 

Shift/Working pattern: 37.5 hours a week face to face in service Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, you may also be required to work outside these hours as per the service requirements and needs. You will also take part in our out of hours on call service. 

Salary: £26,500

What are we looking for from a Deputy Service Manager?

We are an organisation which embraces differences and encourage our staff to bring their professional but authentic selves to work! We're looking for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective, and person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents and participants, someone who thrives working in a team but can also work independently using their own initiative! You need to be confident in leading a motivating a team, being able to be proactive and adaptable and maintain a high morale within the service. We look for compassionate, supportive and empowering leaders who are comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment! If this sounds like you, take a look at our full JDPS and apply now!

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity .As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

• Due to the nature of this service and there being an occupational requirement, we are only able to employ female workers - the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, desirable is the understanding of the challenges the women face within this service
• Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds
• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
• Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system 

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

WORKING FOR US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Southwark.

£29,940.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the post.
The shift pattern for this role includes: Early 8-4pm and late 2pm-10pm - Monday to Friday and double or, 8am-3pm/3pm-10pm Saturday and Sunday. With some mid shifts. Working days also includes bank holidays.

What you'll do:
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
* Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
* Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
* Key-working the most complex service-users with needs aligned with Drug and Alcohol dependency
* Creating support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customers to progress in their recovery
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
* Providing support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

What you'll bring:

Essential:
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. substance misuse, addiction, psychology, Health and Social Care,).
* Experience building and developing strong professional partnerships with external providers.
* Good written and oral communication skills

Desirable:
* knowledgeable in "Recovery" with an excellent understanding of addiction,
* capable of completing comprehensive assessments, managing a high caseload of complex cases, creating care plans and risk assessments,

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

Hybrid working of office and working from home

Ref: GBM-251

Are you an influential, proactive and collaborative individual who wants to be an integral part of a highly successful team securing funding to deliver services that help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future?  Do you have excellent bid or project management skills with outstanding written communication, and want to use these skills to make an impact?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Senior Grants and Bid Manager to play a key part in our successful Statutory Fundraising Team, including line managing the Grants and Bids Manager and Grants and Bids Coordinator and ensuring submitted bids are in line with commissioner requirements and St Giles Trust’s strategic objectives.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will provide effective management to a team to ensure all bids/applications are submitted to commissioner requirements, are high quality and in line with St Giles Trust’s strategic objectives, as well as coaching the team to develop their bid writing and bid management skills.  You will also oversee the project management of funding applications/bids, including bid writing, and to maintain a pipeline of opportunities to plan appropriately for upcoming work and assign team resource.

We will count on you to identify and successfully bring in new funding opportunities that align with organisational strategic objectives, take the lead on information management and record keeping – ensuring systems and processes are updated and used effectively, whilst also updating the Fundraising Management Team with strategic developments in funding opportunities, e.g. emerging funding areas.

What we are looking for

• Proven record of successfully winning £500k+ income opportunities
• Experience of successful project or bid management
• Sound knowledge of SGT’s key funding streams and funding bodies
• Knowledge of producing budgets and understanding of full cost recovery pricing
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to write compelling bids and funding proposals/applications
• Excellent project and bid management skills
• The ability to assign work across a team and monitor workloads

Please note: this role requires that successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable participants and colleagues.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 09th May 2025

Part-time (21 hours pw)
Kensington & Chelsea

Ref: SCP-251

Are you an influential, proactive and collaborative individual with a proven track record of working successfully with challenging people who have multiple and complex needs?  Do you have a commitment to the concept and effectiveness of peer approaches?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Senior Caseworker to join us and provide support and activities for adults with complex needs and severe and multiple disadvantages in order to enable participants to develop improved employability skills and progress into sustainable employment.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

As our Senior Caseworker, you will work with participants to agree and regularly review an action plan and help them to carry out actions on their plan via delivering one-to-one and group motivational advice and guidance.  We will count on you to provide effective leadership, support and guidance to a team of Peer Advisors in the delivery of flexible services to individuals with complex needs to improve their employability skills and help them move into sustainable employment.

You will also be expected to organise the promotion of the project, coordinating the recruitment and engagement of participants and ensuring each participant has a comprehensive initial assessment of their employment and wider needs, plus develop excellent relationships with colleagues and local stakeholders and identify wider local services that can provide support to participants.

What we are looking for

• The ability to assess the needs of vulnerable clients and provide client-led support to address these needs in a variety of ways
• Thorough understanding of the principles of needs and risk assessment, and care co-ordination/planning, and the ability to coach others in these skills
• Proven record of supervising and supporting a team of volunteers to deliver positive outcomes for vulnerable people
• The ability to use monitoring systems to record all aspects of project activity
• Experience of maintaining accurate financial records and evidencing all spend
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Please note: this role requires that successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable participants and colleagues.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

If you have any queries, or require further support, please visit our website.

Closing date: Tuesday 29th April 2025         

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager 

Location: In Service based in Croydon, CR0 1EB. You will be required to work across multiple services within the area. 

Salary: £30,200

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday, working across a rota which will include day and night shifts as we provide a 24 hour service.  

About the role

We are looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Croydon, providing leadership and line management to a team of night staff which is around 10 people in total. You will provide support and supervision sessions at night, and general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles. You will further ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements to the residents. You will be responsible for creating a psychologically informed environment (PIE) with person centred support during all hours. You will work closely with the day teams to ensure a smooth handover from the day to night. 

This service is a Forensic Mental Health provision for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. For your own personal safety, you will require to have access to your own transport as you will need to travel between our 4 sites during the night shift to provide managerial support to the teams. The teams support our residents with person centred support, to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, to have greater independence and fulfilled living. The service is responsible for holding various activities, group sessions, and one to one support to enable residents to build their personal skills and experiences to achieve their goals. 

The role includes:

• Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
• Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
• Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
• Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
• Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
• Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. 

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

About you

We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly mental health and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!

• Experience of working with people with mental health and complex backgrounds
• Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
• Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting
• Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
• Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system 

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

We’re not just talking about change — we’ve lived it.

We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to help power our pre-treatment work.

Location: Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP), Woolwich, SE18 6BJ 
Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro-rata  
Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week  
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term (with potential for extension) 
Reporting to: CEO 
Closing date: 28th April 2025 

About Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP) 
WSUP is a grassroots charity providing holistic support to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges in Woolwich and Greenwich. With a focus on lived experience and implementation of trauma-informed practice, we offer a range of essential services, from haircuts and healthcare screenings to wellbeing activities and community advocacy. 

In recognition of our work, WSUP won the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Award 2024 in the Health and Wellbeing category, highlighting our commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving community wellbeing. 

We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to help us grow our income from trusts, foundations, corporate donors, and individual giving.

Fundraising Officer - Job Description 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Fundraising & income generation  

• Trusts & grants: Research, write, and submit compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to secure new and repeat funding. 

• Corporate & individual giving: Work alongside Business Relations Manager to develop relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors, creating engagement opportunities. 

• Donor stewardship: Manage and nurture relationships with funders, ensuring timely reporting and impact updates. 

• Donor stewardship: Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged. 

• Fundraising strategy: Support the development and implementation of WSUP’s fundraising strategy, identifying new opportunities for income growth. 

• Event fundraising: Assist in planning and delivering fundraising events to engage supporters and raise unrestricted funds. 

• Financial oversight: Work with the CEO to develop fundraising budgets and ensure accurate income tracking. 

• Financial oversight: Process cash and cheque donations for Community & Events income, including ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database which may include batch uploads. 

• Campaigns & appeals: Develop and implement online fundraising campaigns, such as Winter Appeal or emergency appeals. 

• Storytelling & impact reporting: Work with guests (with their consent) to share real-life stories that showcase WSUP’s work. 

Person Specification 

Essential skills & experience 

• Fundraising knowledge: Understanding of trust, foundation, and corporate fundraising, with experience writing successful grant applications. 

• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports. 

• Relationship management: Ability to build relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders at various levels. 

• Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Social media: Experience using social media for fundraising and engagement, with an understanding of digital marketing principles. 

• IT proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases, and social media scheduling tools. 

• Financial literacy: Ability to create fundraising budgets and financial reports. 

Desirable skills & experience 

• Experience in a small charity setting, ideally within the homelessness or health-related sector, understanding the challenges and opportunities of grassroots fundraising. 

• Knowledge of fundraising legislation, including Gift Aid and GDPR compliance. 

• Experience organising donor engagement events or corporate sponsorship opportunities. 

• Proven ability to use videos and infographics to enhance fundraising campaigns. 

• Experience with volunteer management or coordinating fundraising volunteers. 

Personal attributes 

• Passionate about social justice and WSUP’s mission to support people in crisis. 

• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a proactive and creative approach. 

• Adaptable and willing to take on a variety of tasks in a small but dynamic team. 

• Resilient and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where flexibility is key. 

What we offer 

• The opportunity to make a real impact in a grassroots charity supporting local communities. 

• Flexible working arrangements (some remote work possible). 

• Professional development and training opportunities. 

• A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong emphasis on lived experience and trauma-informed practice.

How to apply 

To apply, please use Quick Apply and add your CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for the role (in response to person specification).

WSUP is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage individuals with lived experience of social exclusion to apply. 

The role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, proof of the right to work in the UK, and receipt of two satisfactory references. 

Join the friendly Carers’ Hub team and make a vital difference to the lives of unpaid carers in Lambeth.

We are looking for a Hospital Carers' Lead to join our service supporting unpaid carers while the person they look after is in hospital and during the discharge process. We know that this can be a worrying and stressful time and that too often carers do not know where to turn to for information and support. Help us make sure that carers get the help and support they need, at this critical time. 

You will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering our offer for carers which seeks to increase the identification of carers within local hospitals, improve carer support during their cared for hospital stay and following their discharge from hospital. 

The Hospital Carers Lead will be responsible for: 

• Offering tailored short-term 1 to 1 support to unpaid carers, working together to develop and implement plans to help improve carers’ experiences during the hospital stay, prepare for discharge and to address carers’ own needs. 

• Supporting unpaid carers while the person they care for is in hospital via signposting to relevant support and information about their rights. 

• Working collaboratively with partners within the hospital, to raise awareness of carers and increase identification.

If you are a passionate individual looking for a fast paced, rewarding role that will make a real difference to carers, we would love to hear from you.

About us
Carers’ Hub plays a vital role in Lambeth, supporting the many unpaid carers across the borough. Our work stems from the fact that carers often go about their roles despite the toll it might take on their own wellbeing, often having to make sacrifices that hamper their own ability to lead a normal life. Whether financial, educational or otherwise, we seek to limit the challenges that carers face. We achieve this through four core workstreams: 

1. raising awareness of carers, 

2. Influencing local policy through community engagement activities, 

3. Improving carer wellbeing and

4. Connecting carers to each other and to support and training opportunities through our services. 

We welcome requests for informal chats to find out more about us as an organisation and the role. For more details, including how to get in touch, please see the Job Description.

Closing date: Friday 2nd May at 9 am. 

Interviews: Friday 9th May 

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.

Some of the things that we are looking for in our Community Manager:

• The ability to focus on impact and deliver results.
• Experience of planning, developing, and managing support services for clients with support needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Strength-based practice and Trauma informed care.
• Knowledge and understanding of In-form client management system.
• Experience of managing the performance, learning and development of staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity.
• A belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential

Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Community Manager:

• Responsible for the admission welcome including assess new referrals, interviewing potential Companions, welfare and care of Companions, their integration into the Emmaus Community and the wider community at large, developing a sense of extended family.
• Lead and implement a culture which provides confidentiality, promotes professional boundaries, protects data, and safeguards Companions, Volunteers and staff.
• To manage support relating to Companion’s needs regarding their daily living requirements, physical and mental health, safety and personal development.
• To assist and encourage Companions to move into independent accommodation where appropriate
• Ensure that effective Safeguarding systems are in place and maintained, acting as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Person, with delegated responsibility for policy development, implementation, and reporting.
• Working in partnership with the Retail Manager, facilitate, encourage, and support companion engagement and training within the social enterprises to ensure they are viable businesses.
• Assist the Multi Site Property and Facilities Manager in the upkeep and maintenance of the Community, to ensure that it provides a pleasant and comfortable home for the Companions, whilst adhering to health and safety requirements.

So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice and have in-depth understanding of challenges faced by people with experience of homelessness and migration and have a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of trauma informed practice, asset-based approaches, quality assurance frameworks or from a background of supporting vulnerable adults into work; experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies to coordinate activities and initiatives and achieve positive outcomes. 

Do you have a passion for supporting carers and making a real difference? Are you looking for a rewarding new role in a small, local charity?

Join the Carers’ Hub team and make a lasting difference to the lives of unpaid carers in Lambeth. This is an opportunity to manage a talented and dedicated team as we enter the next phase of our development.

The Adult Carers Team Leader reports directly to the Operations Manager and is responsible for leading and managing the Adult Carers team. 

You will provide leadership and stability to the Adult Carers staff team, by line managing, coaching and supporting employees to create a happy, productive work environment. You will work within the Adult Carers team to deliver an engaging, accessible range of peer support groups, social activities and one to one support, working to targets and budget, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders.

This role requires you to work collaboratively with carers and professionals to meet carers’ needs and shape the service, building and maintaining strong partnerships to do so. You will support our wider organisational objectives and help out with events, communications and other ad hoc work.

About us

Carers’ Hub plays a vital role in Lambeth, supporting the many unpaid carers across the borough with 1-1 and peer support, signposting, monthly forums, training, workshops and social activities. We are a charity with ambition, a big heart, and an outsized impact.

As the Adult Carers Team Leader you must be:

• Available to work between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday (with regular evening and occasional weekend work)

• Skilled at using IT, including Google Suite and Zoom.

• Experienced working with vulnerable adults and those with complex needs.

• Willing to travel within Lambeth

• Willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check
   

What can we offer you?

• Professional development, induction, ongoing training and support

• Hybrid working

• Permanent contract

• Holiday pay and pension

• Travel reimbursed

Closing date: 9am Friday 2nd May

Interviews: Thursday 8th May