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About Us

For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board has provided support to the Jewish community and North Leeds community as one of North Leeds’ most established Social Care Charities. Our vision is to positively change lives and we do this by delivering an extensive range of community support and registered care services to over 1,000 people every month.

We run a vibrant and dynamic community centre offering a full weekly timetable for adults and children, as well as a wide variety of food options. Throughout the year we hold festival celebrations, fundraising and social events.

Role Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Activities Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising, and leading a wide range of activities and events that enhance the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our service users. The Activities Coordinator will work closely with service users, staff, and volunteers to ensure that all activities are tailored to meet individual / group needs and preferences, while also fostering a sense of community and engagement.

Key responsibilities

• You will design and implement a diverse program of activities, including arts and crafts, recreational outings, social events, and physical exercises.
• You will regularly assess the interests, needs, and abilities of service users to ensure activities are person-centred and inclusive.
• You will encourage and motivate service users to participate in activities, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role, particularly within a social care or community setting.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for working with vulnerable individuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis Skylight Coventry deliver outreach services for people who are homeless, have been homeless in the last two years or, are at risk of becoming homeless. This is an exciting time in the development of the Skylight as the coverage of service delivery expands to reach even more homeless people in the city.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, Harlesden, NW10 4LT

Contract: 12-18 months fixed term contract/secondment opportunity

About the role

As a SHPS (Single Homeless Prevention Service) Housing Coach you will be working with individuals to prevent or relieve homelessness by sourcing affordable, suitable, and sustainable private rented sector accommodation. You will also help individuals to address any other support needs they may have which are a barrier to achieving their goals and ending their homelessness by linking them with relevant agencies. This role requires skilled delivery of a range of interventions and a passion for working with those who face multiple disadvantages in society. We welcome candidates who can bring enthusiasm to learn, transferrable skills and/or have housing experience.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have transferrable skills and/or housing experience and can demonstrate skills and values in the following areas:

• Supporting people to prevent and relieve homelessness (through assessments, housing people, negotiating with landlords, advice, and support to sustain tenancies)
• Demonstrating a pro-active and solution-focused approach to supporting individuals overcome barriers they are facing around housing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results focused environment.
• Liaising and negotiating with a range of stakeholders effectively to achieve the best possible outcome for the people you work with (landlords, accommodation providers, local authorities, DWP, etc.).
• Actively contribute to sourcing suitable and affordable accommodation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills to manage a client caseload and own workload.
• You are pro-active and adaptable; uphold the dignity of all individuals you work with and demonstrate a willingness to follow best practice and a clear resolve to end homelessness.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We are holding an open evening on Wednesday 2nd April between 5pm to 7pm at Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, London, Harlesden, NW10 4LT to meet with the Skylight Director and Head of SHPS. To RSVP please email us (contact details can be found on our website).

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2024 23:55

Interview process: Competency-based interview

Interview date and location: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 April 2025 at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, Harlesden, NW10 4LT.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too

About us

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

About the role

The Children’s Services are responsible for delivering services to separated refugee children. The service also leads on raising the profile of their clients and advocates on their behalf. Supporting this work, the service also promotes good practice to statutory and voluntary agencies and supports the Refugee Council Advocacy and Engagement Team to influence government to improve policy decisions and policy making at a national level.

The focus of the Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Support Service (IUSS) is to offer advice and support to separated children, particularly around their asylum application, and to signpost and refer children to statutory and voluntary agencies, working with local authorities to ensure that appropriate services are provided. The service is contracted by the Home Office.

Based in Luton, you will need to be able to travel across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and preferable live within one of those areas. This job is suitable for some home working subject to prior authorisation.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 4 April 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

Job Title: Chief of Staff
Department: Executive
Responsible to: UWC International Executive Director
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £46,200 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start Date: Ideally 1 May 2025 but flexible to accommodate candidate’s circumstances

Are you our new Chief of Staff?

We are searching for a Chief of Staff to play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Director and driving forward strategic projects that are core to the operations of UWC International and the future of the UWC movement. As a trusted advisor, the Chief of Staff will enhance the effectiveness of the Executive Director by analysing complex issues, synthesising information, and preparing recommendations. They will oversee cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with UWC’s 2030 strategy, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define success, establish momentum, and transition initiatives to the appropriate UWC International Office teams.

This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving and project management skills, as well as the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence across all levels of the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring experience in consulting or a similar strategic role, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to UWC’s mission of making education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools and programmes with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams; they learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 85,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London and Berlin

• Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• We offer up to two paid days per year for volunteering and up to two paid days per year for study leave.

UWC International London

• We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks/discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay and enhanced Paternity Pay
• Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a valid work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK  in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages). 

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description
• Explain why you want to join UWC International
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 6 April 2025

Interview and/or assessment dates: 
First round interviews on 10 and 11 April 2025 (remote)
Second round interviews on week beginning 14 April  2025 (remote/in-person)

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
 

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

This role is at the heart of the Individual Giving team, delivering dynamic direct marketing and digital fundraising campaigns to recruit the next generation of Christian Aid supporters. You'll be involved in organisation-wide campaigns like Christian Aid Week and emergency appeals, our most powerful moments of the year for bringing in new leads and supporters. With a proactive mindset, you'll take ownership of your own campaigns while collaborating with the Senior Acquisition Officer to advance our overall acquisition strategy. Your creativity and insight will help shape the products, channels, and messaging that not only attract new donors—both regular and one-off—but also lay the foundation for long-term, meaningful relationships that will sustain our mission for years to come.

About you

You will be a motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active individual with knowledge and interest in development issues and experience of working in a fundraising team. You will have strong organisational, project management and communication skills. You will have excellent attention to detail, have an ability to work under pressure and as part of a team. You'll help engage and inspire new supporters to contribute to life-changing programs, while working effectively with others. With a strong willingness to learn and grow in the field, you're excited to collaborate across teams, support growth initiatives, and help enhance our supporters' lifetime value.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2, Bank Buildings, High St, Harlesden, NW10 4LT and local community settings

Contract: 24 months fixed term contract with the possibility for extension

About the role

As a Refugee Integration and Housing Lead as part of the Single Homeless Prevention Service you will be joining our highly successful refugee service which supports newly recognised refugees into housing. In this role you will support the Head of SHPS to manage the service and contract, hold a small caseload of clients and line manage three housing and integration coaches. With the team you will focus on engaging with refugees early to advise how to access housing, health, benefits, or employment and help to plan and fulfil their personal goals to become fully integrated into the UK.

You will be reaching out to refugees, building relationships with people who have a range of support needs to outline what services and support they can access. A focus of the role is on housing individuals as quickly as possible and then working with them to sustain their accommodation outcomes and fulfil integration goals. This role requires empathy and commitment, skilled delivery of a range of interventions and a passion for working with those who face multiple disadvantages in society.

This role requires empathy and commitment, skilled delivery of a range of interventions and a passion for working with those who face multiple disadvantages in society. You will ideally have some line management and or service management experience. We welcome candidates who can bring enthusiasm to learn, transferrable skills and/or have housing experience.

About you

We welcome expressions of interest from candidates who can bring enthusiasm to learn, transferrable skills and/or have housing experience and can demonstrate the following:

• Experience in managing an outcome-based service.

• Supporting a team to cope with the varied challenges presented by this client group.

• Experience or interest in line management

• Demonstrating collaborative approaches and a willingness and ability to work positively in partnership with different stakeholders internally and externally.

• Supporting people to relieve homelessness (through assessments, housing, advice and support to sustain tenancies)

• Demonstrating a pro-active and solution-focused approach to supporting individuals overcome barriers they are facing.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills to manage a client caseload and own workload.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

You have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2025 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held on Monday 14 April 2025 at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2, Bank Buildings, High St, Harlesden, NW10 4LT

Interview process: competency-based interview

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

We have worked in partnership with the Young Roots charity for the last five years providing a service to young, unaccompanied asylum seekers aged between 16 and 25 and we are looking for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to manage and support this work.

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist within the Young Roots psychology service, you will report to a Senior Clinical Psychologist at HBF/Head of Therapies and manage the clinical services of the Young Roots Partnership.

This role will include management of the overall partnership project, delivery of highly specialised psychological assessments for both medico-legal and clinical purposes, provision of appropriate evidence-based therapies, delivery of clinical supervision to qualified clinicians, assistant and trainee clinical psychologists on final year specialist placements, and non-clinical members of staff. The role will also include input into policy, research and fundraising and delivery of consultancy and training.

We are looking for someone who is committed to working therapeutically with young people who experienced human rights abuses and post-migration stressors and present with trauma spectrum disorders, depression, and anxiety as a result. In addition to proven experience in working therapeutically with this client group, the candidate will have a passion for human rights work beyond the individual client work, and a desire to contribute to effecting change at a policy level.  This role requires the ability to react and respond creatively and appropriately to the needs of the charity.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of senior clinicians at the Helen Bamber Foundation, work independently to ensure the delivery of a range of evidence based psychological therapies to clients.

· Provide specialist psychological assessments and deliver trauma-focused psychological therapies to clients of the Helen Bamber Foundation.

· Train in the preparation of medico-legal reports and where relevant, contribute to the preparation of these reports for clients.

· Develop and carry out audits and research projects.

· Provide internal and external training in collaboration with your line manager.

· Supervise junior staff. This may include newly qualified psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, and research assistants.

· Provide supervisory support for non-clinical staff where needed.

· Liaise with other non-statutory and statutory organisations on matters of clinical care, safeguarding and policy.

· Monitor the effectiveness of the interventions provided and provide feedback to funding bodies in the form of data and reports.

· Promote the work of the Helen Bamber Foundation at conferences and other events.

Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Children and Families Worker to support survivors of trafficking and other forms of violence who are parents, and their children. For parents, you will play a crucial part in helping them develop their capacity and parenting skills, both practically and emotionally; enabling them and their children to live safe and happy lives. You will build strong, trusting and compassionate relationships, empowering survivors to find their voice and learn and develop skills to support their families.

For children, you will design and deliver sessions, activities and educational outings to provide enriching experiences that encourage learning, wellbeing, creativity and social development. The Children and Families Worker will work collaboratively with internal teams, partner charities, social enterprises, and local agencies to create a supportive environment for children and families on their journey of recovery and towards independence.

Main responsibilities

Casework provision

• Deliver compassionate, high quality, tailored support to mothers and children at Ella’s.

• Empower survivors to find their voice and advocate for themselves and their children, fostering self-advocacy and empowerment

• Promptly address any safeguarding concerns, adhering to Ella’s’ safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety of the women and children

• Build strong, trusting relationships with service users and their children

• Display sensitivity and responsiveness to the rapidly changing emotional and physical needs of service users and their children, tailoring support strategies accordingly.

• Manage all casework-related paperwork, ensuring compliance with Ella's policies and procedures on data protection and confidentiality.

• Maintain accurate and timely casenote records within Ella's case management system, recording each service user contact within 24 hours.

• Assist service users with administrative tasks for their children such as making nursery/school applications, liaising with healthcare professionals, and children’s support services

• Act as an advocate during external appointments, if needed, ensuring that the service user's needs and preferences are effectively communicated and respected.

• Attend external meetings and appointments with healthcare professionals, educational service providers, and children social service providers

• Draft covering letters and support letters to complement service users' application forms, advocating for specific needs, or keeping other organisations informed as required.

• Maintain effective communication with other agencies involved in the care and support of children to ensure all their needs are adequately addressed.

Community and child centred focus

• Plan, organise and run regular sessions tailored to different age groups of children, providing them with enriching experiences that encourage learning, wellbeing, creativity and social development. 

• Facilitate and/or provide childcare supervision for service users, whilst they engage in sessions with their caseworker and during community sessions, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

• Design and coordinate engaging activities and educational trips during school holidays, creating memorable experiences for children and parents, and promoting  personal growth.

• Take the lead in designing, organising and running parenting classes for service users. Provide valuable guidance and support to help mothers develop effective parenting skills and foster healthy relationships with their children.

• Liaise with caseworkers and Ella’s’ Service Manager to ensure that our services continue to meet the developmental, emotional, and educational needs of the children of survivors.

• Provide information and data to support Monitoring and Evaluation related to this role.

• Support families with homework management and after school clubs as needed.

• Support mothers with locating and accessing appropriate services or community sessions in their local area to meet additional needs and promote pathways to independence.

• Optimise the childrens’ space within Ella’s’ community building, ensuring it is safe, friendly and fit for purpose. 

Safeguarding, and health and safety 

• Ensure all major incidents, accidents, safeguarding concerns or potential hazards are managed, reported and recorded following Ella’s’ policies and procedures.

• Ensure all safety and security procedures are followed to keep self and others safe.

• Maintain a safe and secure working environment.

• Participate in the identification and assessment of risks and implement agreed working procedures to minimise their impact; writing risk assessments as required.

• Promote awareness of health and safety amongst service users, including those who use emergency/on call systems, fire prevention and control systems as necessary.

• Ensure the location confidentiality of Ella’s’ premises to protect survivors and safeguard staff and volunteers.

Other/general duties

• Work with management to design, implement and strengthen ways to ensure survivors are helping lead the design and delivery of Ella’s’ services and operations.

• Distribute relevant ‘gifts in kind’ to survivors across the service as needed.

• Develop strategic partnerships with local agencies working within the VAWG sector and other local organisations or businesses that could enrich the work of Ella’s.

• Attend any training required for the role, keeping up to date with any developments and changes within the sector.

• Represent the work at Ella’s with integrity at all times.

• Adhere to all Ella's’ policies and procedures at all times.

• Complete any duties directed by the Service Manager within the scope of the role.

• Attend any team meetings required.

• Contribute to Ella's’ strategic goals and direction of growth.

• Attend monthly supervision with the Service Manager and keep in regular contact.

• Manage all paperwork, processing any personal data in accordance with Ella’s’ policies and procedures

• Supporting content gathering and signing off with the fundraising team.

Person specification

Skills

Essential 

• Ability to facilitate child appropriate sessions, tailored to age and specific needs.

• Ability to work with parents and children, in a trauma informed setting

• Ability to read and understand policies/procedures.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Administrative, recording and reporting skills. 

• Team working. 

• Ability to work within a ‘risk assessed’ environment. 

• Ability to maintain clear boundaries. 

• A practical and flexible approach to work, with the ability to learn new concepts quickly.

• Excellent IT skill suitable for the role, in particular Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Gmail, Casework Management Systems.

Desirable

• A second language (highly desirable languages include; Vietnamese, Albanian, Yoruba).

• Full and clean driving licence.

Experience

Essential

• Designing and leading training sessions

• Running community sessions/outings 

• Working with vulnerable women and children.

• Children’s work experience: in educational settings, refuges, and/or social care settings.

• Budget and petty cash management.

• Target and deadline driven work, and report writing.

Desirable

• Working with migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers.

• Working in small charities.

• Gathering views and ensuring participation towards user led delivery of services.

Knowledge

• Developed understanding of trauma and mental health support needs.

• Safeguarding and professional boundaries.

• Understanding of statutory service providers, systems and support available eg social services

• Principles of good health and safety. 

• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. 

• Broad understanding of the UK education system.

• Understanding of working with families who have experienced trauma

• A broad understanding of children services and processes.

Desirable

• Familiar with issues around immigration and migrant experience in the UK.

• Familiar with issues around families with high risks/vulnerabilities

Ethos

Essential

• Possess a commitment to follow the policies, procedures and ethos of Ella’s, and to advocate on behalf of the organisation. 

Desirable

• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds.

Benefits 

• You will be part of a small but dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build safe futures.

• You will have the opportunity to help give direction and vision to the work of Ella’s, and to work alongside a committed team.

• Access to a professional supervisor.

• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

Special conditions

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.

• Due to the nature of the work, this post is for women only.

• The role is subject to a six-month probationary period.

• An ability and willingness to work flexibly, and at other Ella’s locations if required, is necessary for this role.​

More about Ella’s 

Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free. 

Here is a summary of our main activities:

• We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently. 

• We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us. 

• We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated. 

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.

 

(Photo: Tom Price/Ella’s)

Are you passionate about public law and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join the Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG) team as a Paralegal in our London office!

About the Role: 

We are seeking a dedicated full time Paralegal to work in our London Public Law Department.  

This is a great opportunity to work on groundbreaking cases that challenge unlawful government policies, defend migrants’ rights, address human trafficking, and confront unlawful detention. You will also assist in cases of public and private law discrimination and collaborate with campaigning groups to fight against unjust decisions made by public bodies.

For the right person this job will progress to a training contract.

Why Join DPG? DPG is one of the best Civil Liberties / Administrative Law / Human Rights firms in the UK and top rated in Chambers, the Legal 500 directories and the Times. DPG is widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach, as well as our commitment to creating a great place to work.

Our Values:  In our pursuit of aim to employ the best people we can, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritised background to apply for these roles.

If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role then please complete all parts of the relevant  application form and return to us by email:

The job ref is:

For the London Public Law Team:  2025/04/LON PL

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London / Edinburgh office. If the role is based in the London / Edinburgh office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

We are seeking a Legacy Marketing Manager to lead innovative legacy and in memory campaigns that inspire supporters to leave a gift in their Will. In this role, you will develop and execute marketing strategies with your team to drive legacy and in memory donations, using multi-channel approaches, compelling storytelling, and data-driven insights. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance engagement, and ensure Christian Aid continues to make an impact for generations to come.

It's an exciting time to join our Legacy Team - our Legacy campaign 'Faith Will' has been shortlisted for the best 'Legacy Campaign of the Year' at both the Institute of Fundraising's National Fundraising Awards and Smee & Ford's Legacy Awards.

About you

You are a passionate and strategic marketer with experience in legacy giving, fundraising, or a similar field. With a creative mindset and excellent storytelling skills, you can craft compelling campaigns that inspire supporters to leave a lasting impact. You have a strong understanding of multi-channel marketing, and enjoy analysing campaign performance to optimise results.

A natural relationship-builder, you are confident in engaging with stakeholders, supporters, and internal teams to drive legacy and in memory fundraising initiatives. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with attention to detail and ensuring all messaging aligns with brand values and fundraising regulations.

If you're motivated by making a meaningful difference, want to be part of a great team, and have the skills to grow our legacy giving programme, we'd love to hear from you!

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

About us 

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute. 

About the role 

This role will be responsible for the delivery and leadership of our media and strategic communications functions, which help deliver the strategic ambitions to secure policy change and change public attitudes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver all our work with the media, including online, offline, and crisis communications.
• Ensure the effective promotion and delivery of our new brand.
• Help us reach our target audiences with brand-aligned messaging.
• Lead our strategic communications projects, such as our Fair Shot project.
• Gather insights and evidence to inform our strategic and wider communications work.
• Create and lead a high-performing team.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Experience in leading media or communications in a public policy environment.
• A strong track record in leading strategic communications work for an organisation, engaging multiple audiences, including media, service users, politicians and policymakers, supporters, donors, and stakeholders.
• Substantial experience working in a busy press office and engaging with national journalists.
• Proven ability to assess risk, along with substantial crisis communications experience.
• Experience in brand awareness and reputation management.
• Experience in managing a team and delivering against targets.

Staff benefits 

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including: 

• Training & Development 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Work Life Balance Policies 
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering 
• And more

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.

Closing date: 15 April 2025. 

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

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At Bookmark, our vision is simple yet powerful: we want every child to read. We believe in the transformative power of reading and the impact it has on children’s futures. Our flagship service is our One-to-one Reading Programme; volunteers will read with students for two thirty-minute sessions weekly. We currently support over 150 schools with a volunteer network delivering over 40,000 reading sessions every year. Volunteers are the heart of our mission, helping us deliver our One-to-One Reading Programme 

Key Responsibilities

• Volunteer Engagement Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to increase volunteer engagement, motivation, and overall satisfaction.
•  Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a team of volunteer coordinators and support executives to manage volunteer relationships and retention efforts.
• Communication & Recognition: Design and implement regular communications and recognition programs to show appreciation and foster a sense of community among volunteers.
• Feedback & Support: Develop systems for collecting volunteer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure volunteer needs are met.
• Training & Development: Create and facilitate training sessions and development opportunities to empower volunteers and enhance their experience.
• Data Management: Track and analyse engagement and retention metrics, using insights to continuously improve strategies and initiatives.
• Event Coordination: Plan and execute volunteer appreciation events, gatherings, and recognition ceremonies.
• Conflict Resolution: Address any volunteer issues or concerns with empathy and professionalism, working toward positive resolutions.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in volunteer management, engagement, or community outreach role.
• Experience working in a role where the focus is delivering one-to-many engagement strategies
• Experience working in an internal communications role is required as a key component of this role is communicating with our volunteers. 
• Previous experience leading a team is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster relationships and build trust.
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Data-driven approach with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Title: Engagement and Retention Team Lead
Department: Volunteering
Reports to: Volunteer Services Manager
Role type: permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £31,500
 

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role is based in the UK on either a remote homeworking contract or a hybrid contract based in our London office. Salaries are representative of work location.

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

-Salary: £49,140 based in our London Office, hybrid two days per week with three days from home.

-Salary: £44.400 remote homeworker (UK)

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

Christian Aid is seeking a Digital Acquisition Specialist to lead our paid search (Google and Microsoft) and paid social media campaigns (particularly on Meta platforms). You will play a key role in advancing our mission by acquiring new supporters and generating income through targeted, data-driven campaigns.

Working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager, you will design, execute, and optimise digital campaigns, ensuring they align with organisational goals and deliver measurable results. You'll manage 80% of campaigns in-house while collaborating with external partners for the remaining 20%. Your expertise in campaign strategy, budget management, and performance analysis will be crucial in maximising Return on Investment (ROI).

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Christian Aid's mission while working in a dynamic, agile environment. Occasional travel may be required, particularly during humanitarian emergencies.

About you

You are an experienced digital marketing professional with a strong background in both paid search and paid social campaigns. With at least three years of experience (in-house or agency), you are confident in managing Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Meta platforms. You have a solid understanding of audience targeting, keyword strategies, and performance optimisation.

Your skills in data analysis (using tools like Google Analytics 4) allow you to identify performance trends and generate actionable insights. You are proficient in creating compelling ads using tools such as Canva and Photoshop, and you can collaborate effectively with creative teams.

Strong communication and copywriting skills are essential, as you will present campaign strategies, deliver performance reports, and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders.

Please refer to the attached full job description for a comprehensive overview of the role.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role is primarily based in our London office, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Alternatively, the position can be fully remote within the UK under a homebased contract, in which case the salary will range from *£44,400 - £48,229.

(*) This salary includes a market supplement of £7,663, which has been added to reflect current market conditions.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

There's never been a better time to join Christian Aid's Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Department. We would say that, wouldn't we? But we mean it. Despite the challenges we've all faced over recent years, we have grown income and smashed our targets, making a transformational impact for people in poverty. Your next career step could see you joining our passionate and energetic team of poverty-fighters. We inspire more than 250,000 supporters and thousands of supporting churches to raise more than £40 million annually to tackle the root causes of extreme poverty.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Want to know more about what it's like to work here? Click here to hear directly from some of our amazing colleagues.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The Digital Optimisation Analyst is instrumental in advancing Christian Aid's digital strategy and supporting colleagues in achieving their ambitious digital, fundraising and supporter engagement goals. Through utilising measurable data and analytical tools such as Google Analytics, the role provides in-depth campaign analyses, performance reports, and a deep dive into users' online activities and behaviours. The deliverable insights and contributions empower teams to make data-driven, impactful decisions that generate positive change across the organisation.

About you

You will be the go-to expert in digital analysis, working closely alongside a variety of teams to maximise the reach, engagement and conversion of our digital journeys. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities and proactively engaging with multiple stakeholders. Alongside digital analysis projects, you will have a finger on the pulse of current trends, tools and best practice across the digital space.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

-Understanding User Behaviour: Can you describe a time when you used analytics tools to analyse user ----behaviour on digital platforms? How did you use this data to enhance the user experience, and what did you achieve?

-Optimising Campaign Performance: Please share an experience where you identified opportunities to improve campaign performance in the digital space. How did you develop and test hypotheses to achieve better results?

-Empowering Teams with Insights: How do you ensure that the insights and reports you provide to teams are actionable and relevant to their objectives? Can you share an example of a time when your insights directly influenced a team's strategy or approach?

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.