Healthcare Assistant Jobs
Event Assistant, Tommy’s & LLHM
Location: London, Hybrid
Hours: Full time/35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per year + bank holidays
Job Summary
We are seeking an Event Assistant to support both the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) event side and Tommy’s side (affectionately nicknamed Team Tommy’s). This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team and gain fantastic experience in both the charity and events industry at one of the UK's leading mass participation events, which is owned and operated by Tommy's.
For the LLHM Team, the main purpose of this role is to provide first-class customer service and support to the 20,000+ runners taking part in the Half Marathon, as the event continues to grow in size year on year. This will involve managing the helpdesk email and phone line, ensuring runners are accurately registered and answering any queries they may have.
For Team Tommy’s, the main purpose of this role is to support the Tommy’s team of 3,000+ runners in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. The role is responsible for being the main point of contact for the runners and ensuring they have the best experience possible running the LLHM and fundraising for Tommy’s through our support inbox and phone line. The aim is to deliver the ambitious team fundraising target of over £1,800,000 for LLHM 2026 and more in the following years. This role will also support the development of the Team Tommy’s LLHM Corporate Challenge, a product that recruits a team of corporate runners to take part in the LLHM and fundraise for Tommy’s.
We are not necessarily looking for past experience in a similar role, but for transferable skills and personal attributes to deliver excellent customer service and be a good all-rounder with fantastic administration and communication skills. Overall, you should have a passion for the LLHM event and Tommy’s cause.
We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
If you are an Assistant Accountant looking for your next role in an organisation with a meaningful mission, the Royal College of Radiologists’ Accountant Assistant role may be the role for you!
The Assistant Accountant is a crucial role that sits in our high performing finance team. In this varied role you will manage the supplier approvals and payments including our corporate travel account, customer invoicing processes end-to-end, and perform bank reconciliations and posting information to the accounting system. You will provide an excellent customer service, using your strong verbal and written communications skills to deal with day-to-day queries through the shared finance inbox. You will also deal with a range of essential reconciliations to support the Management Accountant and month end processes.
You will be collaborative, working alongside one other assistant accountant, ensuring all routine transactions and processes are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain all-round experience in finance within fast paced environment.
What you’ll do:
- Have day-to-day responsibility for administering the accounting system to ensure that the user hierarchy is maintained, new users are set up appropriately and that rights for processing, reporting and workflow are assigned correctly.
- Attend promptly to colleagues’, members’, customers’ and suppliers’ queries.
- Process all invoices and expense claims from receipt to preparation for payment.
- Generate regular payment runs to agreed timetable modifying it as required to accommodate disruptions.
- Distribute all sales ledger invoices as instructed.
- Provide credit control to the business according to finance policies, actively engage with and enter in to and keep records of dialogue for all debtors.
- Ensure all bank reconciliations are performed in a time appropriate manner and to the RCR’s standards.
What you’ll need:
- Experience of using a finance system, payment system and Microsoft applications, including experience of working in nominal, sales and purchase ledgers and cashbook
- Experience of working in a finance team in a similar role
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- An ability to multi task and work to tight deadlines
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Self-starter, confident to initiate and progress work, knowing when to consult or involve others
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and forward-thinking team and organisation. If you are interested in finding out more about the Assistant Accountant role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Thank you!
Make a real impact by empowering individuals and families affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) with the knowledge, advice, and support they need to thrive.
At Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK (BBS UK), we are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by this rare genetic condition. Our support services help individuals and families navigate the challenges of BBS, ensuring they have access to expert advice, advocacy, and practical assistance to enhance their well-being and independence.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Advice Worker to join our passionate and committed team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide tailored guidance on social care, disability benefits, health services, and education support, making a meaningful difference to those we serve.
About the Role
As an Advice Worker, you will ensure individuals and families receive timely, practical support that empowers them to navigate key challenges. You will:
- Provide specialist advice on disability benefits, social care, education, and healthcare services.
- Advocate for individuals and families, ensuring they receive the support they need.
- Assist with applications and appeals for welfare benefits, social care assessments, and education support plans.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, social workers, and educators to provide holistic support.
- Attend BBS Clinics, community events, and outreach sessions to deliver in-person advice.
- Stay up to date with relevant legislation and policies affecting individuals with disabilities and rare conditions.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel across England. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with BBS UK policies.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a knowledgeable, committed, and proactive Advice Worker with the skills and drive to make a real difference.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience providing advice and support to individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions.
- Strong knowledge of social care systems, disability benefits, and education support.
- Experience in advocacy and casework, supporting individuals with complex needs.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems (e.g., CharityLog).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and use initiative.
- A deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with rare genetic conditions.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience working remotely as part of a dispersed team.
- Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and experience supporting families with applications and reviews.
- Access to a car for travel (mileage and travel expenses reimbursed).
Why Join BBS UK?
BBS UK is a small, dedicated charity making a real difference in the lives of those affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. We work closely with NHS England to provide essential support services and advocate for improved care and assistance.
By joining us, you will:
- Have a direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives.
- Be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration and innovation.
- Work flexibly from home while engaging directly with the community.
- Receive ongoing training and professional development.
- Help shape the future of support services for people with BBS.
Additional Information
- DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
- Safeguarding: Completion of safeguarding training within the first month of employment.
- Flexible Working: Some evening or weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu provided.
- Travel Expenses: Covered for outreach work in line with BBS UK policies.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to use your skills and experience to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, details can be found in the application pack.
Application Deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025
Registered Charity
6 - 10
We support and empower our community, champion wellbeing, and raise awareness, ensuring understanding, support, and hope for all affected.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As an experienced Executive Assistant at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, you will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and impact of our Executive Leadership Team. We are seeking an accomplished EA who thrives in high-level executive support, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional administrative, operational, and strategic assistance at the Director level.
In this role, you will provide seamless, proactive, and high-calibre support, ensuring our directors can focus on delivering the Association's mission and objectives. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and representing our Directors with professionalism and discretion.
This role requires exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment. As part of our newly formed Executive Leadership Team, we need a highly capable, energetic, and strategic-thinking EA to help the MND Association reach our full potential to support the MND community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing Directors diaries, prioritising meetings, maintain action logs, track key deadlines, and support effective work planning. making effective decisions without director's input.
- Manage and respond to correspondence on behalf of the Directors, ensuring timely and appropriate communication.
- Co-ordinate and provide full administrative support for Board, Trustees and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, taking minutes/action points as agreed, monitoring and following up on agreed actions prior to the next scheduled meeting.
- To lead on the collation, analysis, drafting and formatting of regular reports, dashboards and management information related to directorate and strategic performance.
- Ensuring that Heads of Department and other contributors are aware of, and meet, all deadlines.
- Manage supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement of services, processing of invoices.
- Working in unison with other Executive Assistants ensuring support across the team of Directors at times of holiday and any other absence.
- Ensuring that Directors are prepared and best able to represent the Association when attending external meetings and other events, managing all travel and other logistical arrangements.
About You:
- Proven experience in high-level administration, at Director and/or Board level.
- Significant experience supporting a senior executive as an Executive Assistant.
- Highly organised with strong self-management skills and the ability to work on own initiative to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to adapt positively to change, highly resourceful, self-motivated, with strong emotional intelligence and a positive and proactive approach to work.
- Proven experience of working in a confidential environment and with confidential and sensitive information.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 2 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Proven previous experience as an Executive Assistant working proactively at Director/Board level.
- Demonstrate experience of proposing solutions on behalf of directors or senior managers making decisions on behalf of the director and thinking through decisions to conclusion.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask with competing priorities and deadlines.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
If you are a proactive, highly skilled Executive Assistant looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Join us in supporting our Executive Leadership Team and helping the MND Association achieve its vital mission. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team making a difference for the MND community.
Thank you!
Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour
We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle. Our day shifts run from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
BACKGROUND:
Safe Child Thailand (SCT) is a grant-making and capacity building charity based in the UK. SCT has been supporting children in Thailand through education, healthcare, social welfare and child protection for over 40 years.
Safe Child Thailand have partners across Thailand, implementing projects that reduce the risks facing vulnerable children and increase access to services that protect and promote child rights and wellbeing.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Finance Assistant will support the financial operations of the charity. They will accurately deliver bookkeeping and accounts administration and ensure that the Management Accountant has accurate financial oversight of the charity.
As a key part of the team, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the accounting software (Xero), using it to log income and expenditure correctly and efficiently. The Finance Assistant must be experienced in bookkeeping and account reconciliation and must have excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy. The Finance Assistant will also record and bank cash and cheque donations in accordance with the charity’s financial controls processes.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Book-keeping
- Be responsible for logging all income and expenditure using an accrual system on Xero
- Assure all invoices, receipts and supporting donation data is properly saved and uploaded on Xero
- Promptly arrange payment of invoices and grant payments using a weekly payment schedule shared with the CEO
- Keep a log of the Petty cash book
- Log income from donations and legacies on Xero
- Ensure accurate data entry especially with restricted funds
- Look after contracts with direct debits to assure prompt payment
- Work with the Fundraising team to cross-check income on Xero with the CRM database to ensure reconciliation and prompt acknowledgement of gifts
- Cross check staff expense claims and ensure receipts are submitted
2. Banking and reconciliation
- Be responsible for cashing all cheques, cash and postal orders that arrive by post
- Assure banking paying-in books are accurately completed and cheque information is scanned and filed (digitally)
- Digital reconciliation of charity bank accounts with Xero software (monthly)
- Manually reconcile any accounts without online access
- Review Credit Card expenditure and reconcile statements (monthly)
- Reconcile the PayPal Giving Account (quarterly)
3. Financial reporting
- Run a monthly income/expenditure report for the CEO and Management Accountant, ensuring that all books are kept up-to-date
- Support the fundraising team by providing reports on financial data to inform fundraising strategy, when required
- Assist with the annual Audit/Independent Examination by ensuring concise and easily accessible supporting documentation is logged for all income/expenditure
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Qualification in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
- Excellent skills in Excel
- Experience using bookkeeping software (preferably Xero)
- Confident in online banking and finance platforms
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounting, bookkeeping and/or finance administration role
- Strong proficiency in English language
- Excellent organization and administration skills
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid role
- Must have the right to work and live in the UK
To apply please submit a CV and a 1-page cover letter explaining your experience, your suitability for the role and why you want to work for Safe Child Thailand.
Please also provide the names and email addresses of two employment references. References will only be contacted with candidate’s prior consent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Job Title: Financial Accounts Assistant
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Northampton office
Contract: Permanent
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking grow in your accounting career? We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support an established Finance team. If you have an eye for detail, and the ability to multitask in a varying environment, this could be the perfect role for you!
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the day-to-day accounting analysis and activities
- Assist the Treasury team with the preparation and distribution of grant payments.
- Provide assistance to the Accounts Payable as needed.
- Process purchase orders on behalf of the Finance team.
- Undertake the monthly income import process into the finance system.
- Set up and manage all fixed assets within the finance system.
- Assist in month end processes, including prepayment schedules and financial data analysis.
- Investigate and resolve queries arising from month end account reviews.
- Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Raise manual income invoices as required and ensure appropriate coding and reconciliation.
- Perform credit control duties to ensure prompt invoice payments.
- Follow up on queries related to quarter-end cash book reviews.
About You:
- A flexible and proactive approach to problem solving and multitasking.
- Qualified/Part Qualified AAT or similar or qualified by experience
- Proficient in using Excel including V lookup, pivots, etc.
- Experience in high-quality data entry and financial processing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders and non-finance personnel
- Ability to effectively prioritise varied workload in a changing environment
- Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and keen attention to detail.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 3 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, including Maths and English.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to engage non-Finance personnel.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
Join our team at MND Association where your skills and contributions will make a real impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour
We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, with part time and full time options available. Our day shifts run from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionalsYou will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking (where available)
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
Halsey House is set in the popular seaside resort of Cromer, on the Norfolk coast, set in a beautiful historic building which was used as a hospital in the First and Second World Wars. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We provide nursing, residential and day care, as well as specialist dementia care. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Join the Guide Dogs team and make a difference in the lives of people with visual impairments! We are currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker / Employee Access Assistant to support the Dog Training Support Coordinator at our Redbridge site.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support a Guide Dogs Employee, enabling them to perform their daily tasks effectively and efficiently. As an Employee Access Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in building a close, trusting relationship with the person you support, helping them achieve their goals and making a positive impact on their day-to-day life.
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, flexibility, and a person-centred approach. Your ability to work closely with the supported individual, demonstrate empathy, and use initiative will be key to your success in this role.
This role will be based on site at our Redbridge office, working closely with and supporting the Dog Training Support Coordinator. You’ll be working 25 hours per week, we have flexibility with start and finishing hours. Our core hours are 9-5, however there may be times when required to start or finish later.
Your Responsibilities:
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.
We offer a generous pension scheme, annual leave, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
By joining Guide Dogs, you’ll be part of an organisation that has a positive impact on thousands of lives. You’ll work in a supportive, rewarding environment where your efforts are truly valued.
- Supporting a Guide Dogs Employee to ensure they can perform their daily duties smoothly and efficiently.
- Developing a close, supportive working relationship with the individual, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Using your organisational and communication skills to help with tasks like note-taking and other support needs.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Location: Glasgow Union Street Shelter shop
Salary: £24,570.00 per annum, pro-rated
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday the 15th of March at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Glasgow Union Street shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
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.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter Scotland
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million 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.
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.
Safeguarding statement
At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs submitted by external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Rate of pay: £13.81 to £14.01 per hour (inclusive of night allowance)
Part-time 24 hours (2 shifts over 7 days) is available. Our nights shifts run from 8:00pm to 8:00am, including weekends and bank holidays.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Location: Inverness Shelter shop
Salary: £24,570.00 per annum, pro-rated
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time 22.5 per week
Closing date:
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Inverness shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
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.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
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We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter Scotland
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million 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.
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.
At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The successful applicant will work closely with the Support Line Manager and team to deliver support for anyone affected by sarcoma. The post holder will be part of a growing Support Line team and be part of the continued expansion of the service as we grow in exciting new directions in 2025/26. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to expand their knowledge and experience in a role that can make a real impact for people affected by sarcoma and their families.
Information and support for those affected by sarcoma is at the heart of our charitable objectives. Thanks to the amazing generosity and support of the sarcoma community, Sarcoma UK’s profile and influence has grown significantly in the past four years. This has enabled us to grow our Information and Support Services.
Benefits:
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activites throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Values
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and key responsibilities
1. Support and Information
- To deliver the Sarcoma UK Support Line, a confidential telephone and email support and information service for anyone affected by sarcoma. This includes:
- Providing individual information and support to service users on sarcoma and related issues, by telephone, email and other media as the service develops.
- Adhering to quality standards, confidentiality, Sarcoma UK policies and the standard operating procedures of the Support Line.
- Under direction from the Director of Research, Policy and Support and Support Line Manager, contribute to Sarcoma UK’s social and other media as appropriate.
- To provide clinical input to the development of the charity’s information materials including the revision of existing information materials and the development of new information products.
- To provide input to the clinical content of the charity’s website.
- To raise awareness of the charity’s information and support services within the health professional field.
- To contribute sarcoma knowledge and clinical expertise across all the charity’s programmes.
2. Maintain Professional Knowledge
- Keep up to date with treatment and care of sarcoma through research and review of publications, horizon scanning, and attending study days and conferences, and disseminate this information within the charity.
- Adhere to the standards of good practice outlined in the AHP / NMC professional code of conduct, or relevant professional body’s standards.
- Maintain professional registration and compliance with revalidation requirements ensuring ongoing clinical education and professional development.
- Attend mandatory clinical supervision sessions.
3.External Relationships
- To maintain positive relationships with key Sarcoma UK stakeholders including sarcoma patients, family members/carers and support group leaders.
- To develop and maintain contact with sarcoma specialist healthcare professionals, including clinicians, specialist nurses and allied health professionals who have reviewed our information materials.
4. Other
- To support new work within the information and support team.
- The role will require some travel to meetings and events throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.
- Attend Sarcoma UK events and take part in Sarcoma UK’s wider work.
- Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
- The post holder will be working in a developing environment and will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
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Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that material difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values, and we have an ambitious strategy to scale our reach, support and impact for carers, working in collaboration and partnership with a range of statutory, voluntary and commercial organisations.
About this role
As a Director of Services you will:
·Lead, inspire and manage Carers First Community, Helpline and Volunteer Services providing visible leadership and promoting a positive, inclusive culture.
·Refine and develop existing services and develop and mobilise new services/contracts; evidencing outcomes and impact.
· Ensure the highest level of safeguarding practices are in place.
·Drive a culture of continuous learning, nurturing talent, building on strengths and promoting innovation.
· Enable managers to work proactively in coproduction with carers to plan, develop and review services.
·Forge and sustain strong, positive and productive partnerships with Commissioners, partner organisations, funders and key stakeholders.
·Work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in shaping and delivering our ambitious strategy.
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.
Candidates must clearly write how they meet each requirement in the person specification to progress their application.
Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable
Interview Process
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 13 April 2025. There will be a two stage process.
Candidates who have fully evidenced they meet the requirements of the Person Specification to a satisfactory standard will be long listed and invited to Stage 1.
Stage 1: Week commencing 21 April 2025 - informal online meeting with the Chief Executive to discuss their application.
Following the informal meeting, successfully shortlisted candidates will then progress to Stage 2:
Stage 2: Week commencing 28 April and 5 May 2025 - formal face-to-face interview with the Chief Executive and Trustees. As part of the formal interview, candidates will be required to give a presentation, and details will be provided in advance.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.