Health And Wellbeing Coordinator Jobs

Join a team with a bold mission – at Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. We believe in empowering individuals with opportunities for a richer life. As Service Lead, you will play a pivotal role in achieving this vision by working closely with the Service Manager and Senior leadership team to co-lead and develop The Junction service.

The Junction is an out of hours service, open 365 evenings a year, to support and assist individuals experiencing a mental health concern. The aim is to alleviate the need for people in the Swindon locality to access A&E acute mental health services and primary care GP services unnecessarily by managing the presenting symptoms/mental health crisis along with the triggers and context for that crisis.

What You'll Do:

- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.

- Effective Partnerships:  Ensure effective and appropriate communication with all individuals, staff, community agencies and partner organisations.

Why Join Us:

· Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.

· Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.

· Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver Person-Centred Support to People Accessing S&G Mind

• Support people using The Junction service to reduce their levels of mental distress.
• Support individuals to improve their own physical and mental wellbeing.
• Recognise and provide support to individuals overcoming barriers to community inclusion.
• To provide flexible support based on individual need and preferences, enabling individuals to make informed decisions and choices.
• Welcome individuals who have been referred to the service; providing a calm environment, ensuring any heightened situations are de-escalated effectively.
• Work in a 1:1-person centred way to improve individuals physical and mental wellbeing and creating a clear plan forwards using the 5 ways to Wellbeing model.
• Work collaboratively and sensitively with individuals, with a range of mental health needs to develop skills to manage their own health, in accordance with their personal recovery plan.
• Actively promoting and using approaches which are affirming, build on strengths, identify past positive experience and success.
• Promote the rights of individuals by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action.

2. Effective Partnerships and Collaboration

• To maintain and develop professional links with all external agencies, enabling effective signposting
• To promote a person-centred service, building effective communication with all individuals, partnership organisations and others.
• To work closely with care coordinators and other professionals within the NHS Swindon mental health teams, supporting people who have been referred via NHS.
• Work with and support families, carers and significant others who are supporting the person experiencing a mental health crisis.

3. Expertise and Risk Management:

• Effectively manage risk and supporting positive risk taking.
• Conduct investigations in line with relevant policies.

4. KPI’s and Data Excellence

• To effectively record and evidence outcomes.
• To meet a number of wellbeing plans set as monthly targets by manager.
• To meet a number of reviews set as monthly targets by manager.
• Collect relevant data for performance tracking and reporting.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records using electronic systems.

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Healthy Living and Learning Centre  Team to deliver activities and events to people aged 50 or above, and coordinate volunteers. This role is a part-time (21 hours) maternity cover and is fixed term for one year.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver activities and events that promote positive outcomes for people aged 50 or above.
• Coordinate volunteers and partners to support and lead on the delivery of activities and events.
• Lead the MYSocial online calendar platform, ensuring it reflects activities and services across London.
• Build and maintain a network of partners that provide relevant services.  
• Support the wider running of the Day Centre.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in delivering activities and events, and working with volunteers.
• Able to multitask and work in an environment where no one day is the same.
• Passionate about supporting people to improve their outcomes – excellent interpersonal skills are a must.

Working at Age UK Lewisham and Southwark

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark aims to provide a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and we strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.

Employee benefits include:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Additional 1 day leave for Birthdays
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including access to a helpline for partners and dependents
• Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
• CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
• TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech and home furnishing through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary

Organisation Overview:  

Unpaid carers are the unsung heroes in our communities, supporting relatives, friends, and neighbours, often with limited or no support, to live the best lives they can.

Carers Centre Tower Hamlets (CCTH) is a small, committed organisation dedicated to supporting unpaid carers through a variety of specialist services, from social and therapeutic activities to emotional, mentoring, advocacy, and signposting support. We aim to enrich and empower unpaid carers’ lives, providing them with the support they so selflessly give to others. We are now recruiting to our team someone who will lead on our work to support Carers as part of the Barnsley Street Mental Health Project. 

Project Overview:  

The Barnsley Street Project is a Community Mental Health Pilot aimed at delivering continuous, person-centred mental health care to underserved populations in PCN1 (Bethnal Green). This initiative is a collaborative effort between East London Foundation Trust (ELFT), Tower Hamlets Mental Health Alliance (THMHA), and the Look Ahead Housing Association. Driven by the voice of lived experience, the project is designed to address the systemic gaps in mental health services, particularly for marginalised communities.  

Purpose of the role:  

To identify and coordinate an effective support service for unpaid carers who support residents who access the Barnsley Street Project, with the aim of supporting carers to have their needs met as well as develop a healthy and sustainable caring role.    

To facilitate access for unpaid carers in the Barnsley Street Project to appropriate support services, both statutory and voluntary. To provide comprehensive support and information to families and carers. To raise awareness of carers’ needs with professionals in the project environment and contribute to carer friendly policies.   

The post will involve the direct provision of services, referral to and between services, collaborative work with other local agencies and outreach work. The post-holder will provide advocacy, referral, and ongoing practical and emotional support to unpaid carers through individual and group work.    

Responsibilities: 

• Identification and Support: Proactively identify carers of residents who utilise the Barnsley Street Project, and provide them with tailored support, ensuring their well-being is prioritised. 

• Information and Guidance: Offer information about available resources, support services, and community networks to assist carers effectively. 

• Communication Liaison: Facilitate communication between clinical staff and carers, ensuring they are kept informed about the patient's condition, treatment plan, and any discharge process. 

• Emotional Support: Provide compassionate emotional support to carers, listening to their concerns and offering a caring presence during difficult times. 

• Training and Education: Organise workshops and peer support groups to equip carers with essential skills for their caregiving role. 

• Advocacy: Advocate for carers' needs and rights within the setting, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. 

Requirements: 

• Previous experience in an advice or support role within a mental health or healthcare environment is preferred. 

• Empathetic and compassionate nature, with a genuine commitment to supporting carers during challenging times. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with carers, hospital staff, and external partners. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing priorities efficiently. 

• Proficient in using technology, including email and Microsoft Office suite. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary based on experience. 

• 25 days (pro rata) of annual leave, plus public holidays. 

• Pension scheme. 

• Continuous professional development opportunities. 

• Rewarding work environment making a real difference in carers' lives. 

If you are passionate about supporting carers in a hospital setting and possess the skills and empathy required for this role, we would love to hear from you

Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a House Coordinator, we have positions available on our Neurorehabilitation and School Houses. This role will require the successful candidate to work within the multidisciplinary team providing a high quality of service delivery to children/young people and their families.

Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below

Role Requirements

As the House Coordinator, you will have direct contact with children and their families, often during challenging times. This role therefore requires a level of empathy and the ability to communicate effectively in emotionally charged situations, which is not typically expected of other administrative roles within the organisation.

With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and work closely with your colleagues, the children, young people, and their families.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

These are exciting times for Women's Pioneer Housing. We are developing over 160 new homes for single women in West London, including brand new offices on our site at 227 Wood Lane. The need for safe, secure, affordable housing for single women is as great as ever and the role of Tenancy Sustainment and Safeguarding Coordinator is essential to the success of Women’s Pioner Housing. 

This pivotal role ensures the effective delivery of our sheltered housing service for older women, maintaining high standards of service, resident wellbeing, and safeguarding across the organisation. As part of our team, you will lead on housing management in the schemes, safeguarding, and oversee financial inclusion, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.

We are a small team and work together to deliver shared objectives and live our values. If you are passionate about bringing excellence, are a good team member and can demonstrate you inspire others to work the same way, we would love to hear from you. 

Haringey Migrant Support Centre (HMSC) is a community-based organisation, with over a decade of experience supporting migrants in Haringey and across Greater London. We provide free and professional advice, advocacy, referrals and signposting on issues relating to immigration, housing and welfare to over 500 people a year. Our in-depth casework model supports individuals to regularise their immigration status and deal with other interconnecting problems including housing, homelessness, destitution, welfare and health issues.

Alongside our advice work, HMSC organises a regular community space, which offers activities, information workshops, food and a chance to connect with others in a warm place. HMSC is part of a wider movement for change in the housing and immigration systems and we undertake policy and partnerships work contributing to this. 

About the Role

HMSC is launching a new project to support asylum seekers in Haringey. We will be working closely with the council’s Resettlement Team to improve asylum seekers’ access to the information and advice that they need to move forward with their asylum case, access suitable accommodation and receive appropriate support.

Alongside this we will also work closely with the resettlement team to equip key council staff with knowledge and information on the asylum process and related support through second-tier advice and training to ensure the council can holistically support asylum seekers in the borough through its own systems.

HMSC is seeking a Project & Casework Coordinator to launch and deliver this project, working alongside colleagues in the Resettlement Team. You will work across HMSC’s office, Resettlement Team locations (including Welcome hubs and hotels) and in the community. You will be instrumental in strengthening practice in the way asylum seekers are supported in the borough, while working closely with asylum seekers on their cases, providing second-tier advice and delivering training and information sessions.

Who we are looking for

The role would suit someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, a demonstrably strong interest in access to justice for migrants, and with a desire to build a career in the asylum advice / casework sector. The ideal candidate will feel enthused by the challenge of being part of establishing a new project, working collaboratively in a committed and friendly team.

You should be experienced in working closely with migrants. As this is a new project, the postholder will play a key role in the structuring, planning, initial delivery and review of the project against objectives and will hold and maintain the relationship with the project partner. A background in project management and/or partnership working would therefore be beneficial. 

If you do not have IAA (formerly OISC) Level 1 Asylum and Protection, you must be willing to obtain this (with support) immediately upon commencing work. You must also work towards IAA Level 2 (with support) within 12 months.

Working for HMSC

HMSC places a high value on staff wellbeing, including offering clinical supervision to frontline staff and supportive line management arrangements which encourage staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. Staff terms and conditions include a supportive probationary period, contractual sick pay scheme, Pension scheme, and generous leave of absence allowances. Please contact us for any more specific details on terms and conditions that you would like to know in advance of applying.

Senior Peer Research Project Coordinator

 Type: Fixed term contract

Duration: 2 years (potential to extend)

Location: Hybrid (Head office/remote/KCL)

Salary FTE: From £37,524 FTE

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Peer Research Project Coordinator to join our mental health charity, to work with teams of researchers in London and Tokyo (Japan) on a multi-methods study to achieve a step change in our understanding of the mechanisms underpinning experiences of anxiety in girls/young women aged 10-24. 

In this post you will work both at Kings College London embedded in a research team including youth advisors, young people co-researchers and co-production leads and within McPin leading qualitative research in London schools. The post specifically requires the post-holder to work from a lived experience perspective – identifying with experience of anxiety in girls.  The post-holder would also benefit from familiarity with Japanese language and culture.

This post would ideally suit someone with well-developed qualitative research skills who is keen to develop further and willing to lead on project tasks as well as working with others.  The post holder will be involved from the beginning of this study developing research ethics materials, planning engagement with schools, piloting interview and focus group schedules and developing survey tools. They will work closely with a research manager at McPin and a small team of young people co-researchers who will need to be recruited and supported to deliver a qualitative study over the first 2 years of this 5 year programme.  Please see the full job description for more information.

Our team is committed to transforming mental health research through collaboration, inclusion and a belief in equity and anti-oppressive behaviour.  We strongly encourage applications from Black people, People of Colour, people who are LGBTQIA+, those with a disability and those who identify themselves in marginalised groups, as well as people with lived experience of mental health issues.

We offer benefits including a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, a NEST Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, wellbeing support and mentoring scheme, an individual training budget and access to an Employee Assistance Programme with healthcare cash plan.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21st March 2025 at 9am. The Interviews will be on Tuesday 1st April 2025.

To apply please visit job vacancies on the McPin Foundation website to download an application form.

If you have any questions about the post please send your email to our contact inbox.

End Water Poverty Global Coordinator

Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term Contract, Full time

Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. The role will be based in any Global South country where WaterAid has has an office, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries. The role will be recruited by WaterAid UK office. The position will need to often work across time zones.

Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below for some of the countries:

• South Africa: ZAR1,009,626 - 1,376,465 per year with excellent benefits

• Malawi: MWK 62,097,827 - 97,637,018 per annum with excellent benefits

About End Water Poverty 

End Water Poverty (EWP) is a WaterAid hosted Southern-led civil society coalition advocating for the fundamental human right to access water and sanitation. Rooted in local realities and influencing global decision-making, EWP promotes the decolonization of development agendas based on its Southern-led values and principles. By integrating environmental and gender perspectives, the coalition strives to ensure water and sanitation are accessible, affordable, high-quality, and available to everyone—both now and for future generations. 

About the Team 

EWP is a large southern-led civil society coalition working on water and sanitation issues. EWP has over 150 members in more than 90 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America. Our members range from grassroots, community-based organizations, local NGOs, and trade unions, all working within this coalition towards a more balanced world in terms of political, economic, and social power. 

As our EWP Global Coordinator you will provide strategic leadership, fundraising capacity, and campaigning knowledge to the EWP network,

In this role you will:

• Set the strategic direction for the organization 

• Manage and support EWP members across the globe 

• Ensure EWP is a southern-led coalition 

• Raise essential funds for EWP to thrive 

• Oversee all major EWP campaigning efforts 

• Report into WA and the EWP Steering Committee on progress and goals 

• Manage the EWP budget. 

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need:  

• 10 years working in a country considered “global south"

• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience, with a strong preference for work in the human rights 

• At least 5+ years of relevant professional experience working to advancing on water and sanitation and/or human rights (with a human rights interdependency lens) and improving water governance systems ensuring participation and leadership of vulnerable groups and/or local grassroots organisations . 

• Experience in fundraising, and budget management skills 

• Experience of working with grassroots networks, social movements, and/or in networks at a national or international level,

• Track record of developing, implementing and monitoring international campaign strategies based on local needs, which have delivered long term political change. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, 

• Conversational in French and/or Spanish 

• Ability to work with minimum supervision. 

Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00pm on 14th March 2025.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and answer the following questions:

1. Do you have 10 years experience working and living in the Global South?
2. Briefly describe your fundraising experience

1. Have you worked in a role that required you to meet and coordinate people across multiple timezones and countries?

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.  All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. 

Benefits

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Supported Lodgings Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join Depaul UK to help us to set up and develop our new Supported Lodgings service in Wigan.

Position: Supported Lodgings Coordinator

Location: Wigan or Greater Manchester

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours

Salary: £27,136 Per Annum Plus Pension and Other Benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 16th March 2025, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

About the Role

The Supported Lodgings service provides accommodation for Care Leavers and Young people at risk of homelessness aged 16-21 young people in the homes of vetted and trained Community Hosts. This service will provide structured support packages enabling young people to develop a range of skills as they move towards independent living.

The role is a busy and varied one. You will be responsible for ensuring all young people referred to the service, are assessed, supported and placed effectively with their hosts. In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, training and management of hosts, as well as promoting the service to key stakeholders, and supporting young people directly.

Your work will be underpinned by Depaul’s Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of this is to ensure that every young person leaves the service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of the Deputy Supported Lodgings Manager and the Greater Manchester Prevention Team you will be responsible for young people needing longer-term placements, as well as sharing responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all hosts and staff at the service.

Key responsibilities include:

• First point of contact for young people and referral partners.
• Assess needs and risks, ensuring suitable safeguarding and placements.
• Arrange young people’s stays, ensuring support and a welcoming environment.
• Ensure health and safety through regular checks and reporting.
• Support young people in preparing for independent living and long-term housing.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call service.
• Recruit, vet, and train hosts, ensuring policy compliance.
• Conduct host accommodation checks and assist with improvements.
• Work with the council and agencies to support young Care Leavers.
• Promote and expand the Supported Lodgings service.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Experience and an understanding of working with Care Leavers, young people experiencing homelessness, unaccompanied asylum seekers or people in crisis
• Experience in supporting young people with their support needs, working closely with other key professionals.
• Experience in writing, implementing and evaluating risk assessments
• Experience in supervising or supporting hosts or staff
• An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to the conclusion
• High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them
• Effective collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialize in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and the South Coast.

You may have experience in areas such as: Service Coordinator, Client Services Coordinator, Housing Services Coordinator, Services Coordinator, Residential Services Coordinator.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Do you have an understanding of how lived experience of bad housing or homelessness can impact an individual, plus a real desire and proven ability to help individuals to share their feedback, stories and experiences so that we can better help them in the future? Then join Shelter as a Lived Experience Coordinator and you could soon be playing a vital role within our Lived Experience Insight Team.

About the role

As a Lived Experience Coordinator, you’ll deliver a programme of involvement activities with the aim of ensuring the views and experiences of individuals with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness informs all of Shelter’s work. We’ll also rely on you to deliver involvement activities across the organisation which will shape the ongoing design, delivery and governance of our work. People with lived experience will be involved in a range of ways too, including involvement groups, taking part in events within local communities, co-designing services and campaigns, sharing stories and speaking out about the housing emergency. The overriding aim is to work closely alongside people with lived experience to influence and steer the direction of Shelter’s work, so that lived experience informs everything we do.

About you

To succeed, you’ll need the ability to facilitate involvement groups and other activities to involve people with lived experience in Shelter’s work while ensuring a safe and inclusive space where everybody can contribute. The ability to plan and co-ordinate involvement activities with local teams, with several activities running during the same time period, is important too, as is a flair for developing successful relationships with colleagues across a large organisation, as well as with local organisations and partners. Some experience of presenting information verbally and in writing is also required, as is proficiency using IT tools to carry out your day-to-day work, including case management systems, Microsoft Office, internet, email and online meetings.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The main goal of the Lived Experience Insight team is to work closely alongside people with lived experience to influence and steer the direction of Shelter’s work, so that lived experience informs everything we do. The team deliver activities across the organisation, which shape the ongoing design, delivery, and governance of Shelter’s work. People with lived experience are involved in a range of ways, including lived experience groups, taking part in events within local communities, co-designing services and campaigns, and speaking out about the housing emergency.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Family Support Coordinator

£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

London & the South East

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 Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.

Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.

What we’re looking for:

· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.

· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.

· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.

· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.

· 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 Help@Hand

• 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.

Gladrags seeks a proactive, organised, person-centred individual to grow the costume service. 

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, delivering excellent customer service, and leading a volunteer team. 

The role suits someone who thrives in a creative, busy environment and enjoys working with a diverse range of people. 

Opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives, human resources, outreach activities, and more. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Team Management: 

• Work with the Director to guide a volunteer team (8-10 people) to run the costume store. 

• Balance daily duties, volunteer interests, and efficient service. 

• Support volunteer onboarding, training, and development. 

• Assist with outreach activities and events. 

Customer Experience: 

• Deliver excellent customer service, including advising customers, managing costume collections, and handling bookings. 

• Maintain a welcoming store environment and manage hire processes. 

• Oversee customer communications and payments. 

External Customer Relations: 

• Build and maintain key relationships with customers and stakeholders. 

• Act as an ambassador for the charity’s ethos, services, and community impact. 

• Develop monitoring and evaluation processes for service provision. 

Administration: 

• Develop systems and documents to enhance customer service and operations. 

• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and manage inventory. 

• Organise meetings and collaborate with the finance officer to manage customer-related finance systems. 

Strategy and Teamwork: 

• Attend team meetings, share updates, and contribute to the organisation’s strategic growth. 

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and review policies. 

Outreach and Events: 

• Support in planning and delivering community events, including children’s dress-up and reminiscence activities. 

• Assist with logistics, volunteer support, and transport when necessary. 

Sustainability: 

• Work with the Director to manage the relevance and organisation of stock. 

• Oversee costume donations, evaluate their potential for hire, sale, or re-homing, and pursue new opportunities for sustainability. 

General Duties: 

• Share responsibility for health and safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding. 

• Act as keyholder and contact outside of working hours. 

• Handle minor maintenance tasks when necessary. 

Person Specification: 

Essential: 

• At least one year of experience managing or coordinating teams, customer service, or project management. 

• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and delegate effectively. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach. 

• Commitment to sustainability, community arts, and equal opportunities. 

Desirable: 

• Experience in the voluntary or arts sector. 

• Knowledge of costume design, vintage clothing, or strategic planning. 

• Driving licence and own vehicle are advantageous. 

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

We’re seeking a well-organised coordinator to join our growing support services team and help us reach more people living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. You will coordinate the successful delivery of face to face and online services providing information and emotional support in the UK.

You’ll work as part of a team based across the UK and arrange delivery of services in London and the south of England, playing a key role in increasing our reach and uptake. 

You’ll liaise with venues, expert speakers and support our team of dedicated qualified sessional therapists, as well as providing technical support for the running of monthly online services. And you’ll build productive relationships with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to promote our services and increase their reach and uptake.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience of developing and delivering information and support services, preferably in a health or charity environment. You’ll understand the challenges for people living with illness or complex health or social needs and be keen to use your excellent organisation and time management skills to juggle a busy workload.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders. A great team player, you’ll be flexible and able to travel and work outside normal office hours, including regular overnight stays. Above all, you’ll relish the opportunity to deliver our ambition to provide support for anyone living with secondary breast cancer who needs us, by making our services more widely available and accessible.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package. 

Home working

This role is primarily based in our London office with travel expected across London and the south of England.  Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role.

Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Monday 10 March 2025 at 09:00am

Interview date Friday 28th March 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to work within the senior leadership team at Bristol City Robins Foundation, strategically leading and managing our health and well-being programmes as our Head of Health and Wellbeing.

• Have you got experience working at a senior and strategic level within community health and wellbeing?
• Can you diversify and expand income streams to ensure the sustainability and growth of programmes for the future?
• Can you use impactful case studies and data insights to enhance community awareness and engagement?
• Are you a forward-thinking leader committed to advancing the organisation’s strategic objectives through effective, community-integrated health and wellbeing programmes?

If so, we would like to talk to you…

Bristol City Robins Foundation is a registered charity striving to make a positive difference for all through sport and learning. We recognise our positive impact on the community but are continually looking to develop and expand our reach.

The Head of Health and Wellbeing will drive the department's strategic direction, develop community-based health and wellbeing programmes that meet the community's needs, and monitor and evaluate their success. The post holder will develop and maintain partnerships, oversee the department's growth, and manage the health and wellbeing team.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team with a key specialism in linking health and wellbeing to community development.
• Support the CCO in developing and delivering the organisational strategic plan for health and wellbeing, including taking lead responsibility for agreed strategies and deliverables.
• Link into the NHS long-term plan and ensure programmes are aligned to local and national strategies around health and wellbeing.
• Work in partnership and be proactive in engaging with key partners from across the City in the health and wellbeing sector, including public health and local PCNs.
• Manage commissioned contracts, grants, and other agreed projects, including work with partners and subcontractors, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead on and support the preparation of reports and documents as required by commissioners, funders, and trustees.
• Identify and lead on bids, contracts, and partnerships to generate project funding.
• Line Manage the health and wellbeing staffing team.
• Develop the skills, experience, and capabilities within the teams relating to local and current issues.
• Support the overall running of the organisation through robust budget setting and planning, safeguarding, health and safety, KPIs, operational updates, risk management, project development, and bid writing.
• Respond promptly to emerging issues/needs/threats and take advantage of new opportunities.
• Review operational and delivery risks to ensure that key risks are appropriately managed.
• Safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, working within organisational safeguarding policies and local authority frameworks.

You will have:

• To have been working in a community development organisation or role at a senior level with a proven track record of developing strategies and community delivery in the health and wellbeing sector.
• Evidence of understanding the health inequalities and priorities across Bristol.
• Proven links and strong relationships with contacts in the local and national health sector, including NHS, ICB, Local Authority, health charities and organisations, VCSE alliance, and PCNs.
• Ability to inspire, lead, and develop a team towards achieving project and department-wide goals.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programmes and teams
• Ability to identify good practices and have a capability in monitoring and benchmarking the performance of staff and programmes using industry terminology and metrics linked to health and wellbeing.
• A creative mindset and experience in community development, where the implementation of unique and engaging community programmes is evident in planning, funding, delivery, and reporting.
• The ability to manage multiple people, priorities, and programmes where quality is paramount is important.
• Capable of analysing and assimilating information through qualitative and quantitative data/information to produce reports for stakeholders, trustees, and funders.
• Proven links and strong relationships with contacts in the local and national health sector.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with the community, staff, and stakeholders/partners.
• Ability to be flexible in navigating the evolving landscape of the health and wellbeing services locally and nationally and address emerging needs.

Safeguarding Statement:

Bristol City Robins Foundation is committed to safeguarding children's and young people's welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists; as such, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS, should be declared.

Equality Statement:

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment to equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description. The candidate must also promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years of employment, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
• A flexible working environment with generous planning, preparation, and admin time in your timetable.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone)
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.