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In the UK, in areas of disadvantage, up to 40% of children do not reach a good level of development by the age of 5. Our client is a new, independent, not for profit organisation, conceived around a vision of a society that cherishes children’s development in the early years, where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Using a collective impact approach, the organisation is driving and supporting collaboration between funders, the public, private and the voluntary sector to improve outcomes in the early years.  Listening to the voice, and harnessing the power of parents, carers and families in local communities is central to the change that the organisation seeks to make.

Partnerships and Programme Lead
Stoke on Trent (Hybrid – 2 days working from home)
Up to £75,000, dependent on experience

Our work in Stoke-on-Trent since 2021 has helped us to develop and refine the organisation's model and we are now looking to build on this success. The Partnerships and Programme Lead will this programme which will include:

• Building relationships and networks in the area, across the public, voluntary and private sector
• Leading an established team of 10 to support delivery of the organisation's local early years strategy in the area
• Leading the delivery of a portfolio of complementary workstreams, continuously refining and strengthening the work so that we make the greatest possible positive difference to local children and families
• Working closely with local partners and the national team to ensure that data and learning is captured and fed into strategic thinking and our national model

Supported by our national team, the Partnerships and Programme Lead will enable local stakeholders to collectively support parents and children under 5, to improve outcomes in the early years and particularly improve levels of school readiness. Crucial to this work will be engaging with and empowering local parents who are the key to successful delivery of the initiative.

This is an exciting opportunity for an impact focused leader, with knowledge of early childhood development and a passion for social and systems-level change. In particular, we interested if you bring:

• Proven experience of building and maintaining networks with a wide range of stakeholders (including public sector organisations who support families with young children)
• A track record of implementing concurrent and complex workstreams effectively, with proven project management and evaluation skills
• Experience at leading and developing staff

You will relish the opportunity to deliver a model that ensures strength in communities, achieves long term sustainability and aims to achieve long-term systemic improvements in early childhood development.

We are committed to inclusion in all aspects of our work and our new Partnerships and Programme Lead will have the ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and nurture differing views. They will work sensitively with the changing needs of our community and be comfortable talking about the importance of inclusion to a range of audiences.

To download the appointment brief and for further details on how to apply please click 'Apply via Website'.

At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.

Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2025
Initial interviews with Prospectus: 15th – 21st January 2025
Panel interviews with our client: w/c 27th January 2025

Director of Communications

Are you a strategic thinker with strong communication skills?  Have you led evidence based policy/influencing programmes in voluntary or funding sectors?   Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a small, yet impactful organisation whose mission is to strengthen UK communities through action research? 

IVAR (The Institute for Voluntary Action Research) is looking for a new Director of Communications who will be responsible for leading and developing our approach to strategic communications.

About the role

Working closely with the Director of Research and the research team, you will lead the articulation, presentation and dissemination of learning, insights and messages from our diverse portfolio of projects, supporting the continuous improvement of writing and research communications, and ensuring our work has the greatest possible impact.

As Director of Communications, you will be expected to work closely with the Director – who leads IVAR’s work with funders and supervises a range of individual projects – to help IVAR achieve its potential to influence and shape the operating environment for small charities.

Alongside that, you will take the lead, with the Director of Research, on a range of organisational management tasks, to ensure that IVAR has the culture, systems and support in place for staff to flourish and deliver work of the highest quality.

About you 

You will be a strategic thinker with strong communication and influencing skills, a passion for IVAR’s mission and an affinity with our values. We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in using communications to both inform and influence; confidence in facing both internally and externally; has led evidence-based policy/influencing programmes; and been part of a Senior Leadership Team, while also being comfortable with ‘mucking in’ as part of a small organisation. 

You may have worked for a funder, a campaigning organisation, or for a think tank. You will be comfortable operationalising and then communicating big ideas, representing the organisation externally and jointly leading on internal management, as part of a Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This will be underpinned by a strong understanding of and interest in the voluntary and funding sectors.

If you are motivated by this mix of work – we would love to hear from you. 

What we offer

Permanent, full-time (35 hours a week)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Hours: Full-time
Hybrid working: 1 day a week in London office (SE11)
Benefits: 30 days annual leave (+bank holidays), pension contribution to 5%

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining why you are applying, how you meet the person specification, your availability to start and what in particular you will bring to IVAR.   

Closing Date: 5pm on Wednesday 8th January
Interviews: Thursday 23rd January

Welcome to IVAR - the Institute for Voluntary Action Research. 

We work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. 

Our vision

A powerful and independent voluntary sector, meeting social need and galvanising change.

Our mission

We facilitate collaboration and learning with charities, foundations and public agencies to deliver useful insights that make a difference to communities.

Guiding principles 

• Our starting point is understanding what those working in and with communities need to do the best possible job, as their context changes.
• We seek to balance deep work that uncovers useful insights and models that enable individual organisations/partnerships to make progress, while reaching as many people as possible. 
• We build dialogue and understanding between different people, organisations and sectors.   
• We connect local action into national conversations and movements, with the aim of influencing wider change.

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Your new company
We offer a variety of expert services to healthcare organisations and other entities across the UK and beyond. Our services encompass case management advice, assessments, and specialised interventions such as remediation support, workplace mediation, and team reviews. Additionally, we provide education programs and other expert services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
Your new role
The Education Support Administrator will provide administrative and logistics support to the Education Team and members of the Adviser team in their role as educational facilitators.
The role will include activities such as:

• Supporting delivery of digital training, including setting up of break out rooms, on the day event support, provision of training for trainers in related software, assisting with new product design for online materials.
• In the case of face to face training tasks might include, but are not limited to liaising with, clients, booking venues/meeting rooms, external suppliers, making accommodation bookings, ordering refreshments, assisting in the production and maintenance of educational materials and presentation slides, providing on the day virtual event support via MS Teams including the management of break out rooms, basic data entry, checking various corporate stakeholder contact databases for accuracy; inputting and/or downloading data (usually evaluation feedback and workshop registrations); ordering relevant stationery, printing and collating educational materials, couriering materials to relevant venues, setting up and down training rooms.
• The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of the annual work plan of the Education Team.
• The post holder will be managed by the Education Manager and will report to the Education Support Co-ordinator.

What you'll need to succeed

• Provide effective customer service through a timely, confident response to internal and external customer needs and queries via telephone, face to face work and email.
• Provide technical support for training delivery via MS Teams and other platforms to enable delivery of training.
• Carry out delegated administrative tasks designed to support training delivery including but not confined to, ordering of supplies, liaising with and setting up of venues, liaison with SME's and other identified internal and external stakeholders, printing, collating and photocopying and aspects of technical support.
• Commit to accurate recording of data using agreed systems

What you need to do now
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Scope of the role

• Job title: Executive Officer - Dietary Health / Nutrition
• Organisation: Non-ministerial Government Department
• Contract type: Temporary
• Employment type: Full-time
• Duration: Until 31st March 2025
• Working hours: 37
• IR35 status: Inside
• Rate: £19.03-20.69 Premium PAYE
• Location: Remote (must be UK based)
• Working environment: Hybrid work available in Belfast, London or York
  
  Short summary of the role requirements:

• Participating in internal and external meetings, providing secretariat when required.
• Managing data, including existing databases, to produce reports and implement proposals.
• Responding to queries, both from internal stakeholders and members of the public.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Skills required: being able to examine complex information and obtain further information to make accurate decisions.
• Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, and with sensitivity and respect for others.
• Experience or qualifications in nutrition and dietary health.
  
  

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Would you like to work with an organisation that has been supporting local communities and providing a unified voice at the highest levels of government for over 160 years?

I am looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a Finance Team team in London, currently working in the office 3 days per week and 2 days WFH.

Benefits:

• 20 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Season Ticket Loan

Your everyday duties will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and liaising with auditors
• Handling queries from clubs, branches, suppliers, and customers, ensuring proper accounting procedures
• Monitoring and reconciling the bank accounts, advising on cash flow issues
• Assisting with the running of the payroll systems
• AP, AR & provision of assistance to the department and Accountant.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Proficiency in bookkeeping and financial accounting
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in an accounting position
• Competency in Excel, experienced with VLOOKUPS, Pivot tables and formulas and a keen eye for detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Sage Payroll is a plus

If you are ready to contribute to a historic and influential organisation, apply now to The closing date for applications is 30th December.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Senior Finance Business Partner
Permanent, Full-time
£65,000 - £70,000
Hybrid working 3 days in office
Location: Central London

My client is a world-renowned organisation at the very heart of London’s arts sector. They enrich the lives of audiences across the UK, pushing the boundaries of music, dance and theatre production.

As part of the organisation’s ongoing growth plans, they are currently in the process of expanding the commercial arm of their business and explore new avenues for revenue. This has led to a need to recruit a senior finance business partner in support of this ambitious plan. 

As the senior finance business partner you will work closely with the Commercial Director, providing financial insight and influence to new initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the senior leadership to strategize on income opportunities, analyse value for money and return on investment in relation to partnerships and advise key stakeholders accordingly
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and work in partnership with other teams providing data and analysis relevant to the business strategy.
• Use data from various data sources to understand historic trends and use this information to create financial models and presentations to inform budget decisions.
• Undertake monthly reviews with budget holders to review income and direct costs  and feedback to key stakeholders where necessary.
• Create income and cost Key Performance Indicators and research other organisations to measure performance.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly management accounts including income and expenditure, balance sheet reconciliations and Key Performance Indicators.
• Prepare budgets according to timelines in discussion with the team and Chief Financial Officer.
• Prepare monthly rolling forecasts of income and expenditure, working closely with other members of the Team,

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a desire to drive change in an organisation, influencing senior stakeholders at multiple levels. Additional skills include highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise and work across different teams.

My client is fully open to sector experience and committed to delivering a first-class training and induction programme. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to partner with a leading housing organisation in their search for a talented Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic Financial Services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic and operational decision-making in a high-impact sector.

About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the Property Leadership Team and the wider financial reporting team to drive efficiency and value for money across the Property business area. You will bring commercial acumen and insightful analysis to support key decisions and initiatives, ensuring the organisation meets its operational and strategic goals.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Property Leadership Team in achieving their business area objectives and providing decision support for initiatives, including a joint venture operation.
• Analysing financial and non-financial data to deliver insights into value for money and cost efficiency.
• Challenging assumptions and costs to foster a commercially savvy and professional culture.
• Promoting a value-for-money ethos by benchmarking within and beyond the sector.
• Facilitating robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with consistent and justifiable assumptions.
• Acting as a bridge between Finance and Property to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Contributing to senior management meetings, driving action through impactful presentations.

About You

We are seeking a resilient and proactive finance professional with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver results in a complex environment. Key qualifications and skills include:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in business partnering with senior management.
• Prior experience in a housing association, property management, or real estate-related organisation is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, coupled with the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
• A persistent and adaptable approach to working with varying data quality and processes.

What’s in It for You? This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will directly impact the success of its operations and the experience of its customers. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter or Phil Southern for a confidential conversation about the role

Your new company
A fantastic Tax Administrator opportunity has arisen with a leading educational membership organisation based in Central London. This is a permanent role which offers flexible hybrid working (1 day in the office per month).
Your new role
As a Tax Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the organisation's tax-related activities, whilst liaising with key stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and filing tax returns, including income, VAT, and other relevant taxes.
• Ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Running reports through the CRM system.
• Managing tax audits and enquiries. Coordinate and manage responses to tax audits and enquiries from tax authorities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong Excel skills. This role includes managing high volumes of data.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines effectively.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible remote working. Must go into the office once a month.
• 10% employee pension contribution.
• + more

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Is animal advocacy central to your moral compass?  Do you want to make a real difference in the world of farmed animals?

We are searching for an experienced fundraiser who will be able to support an incredibly impact driven organisation in meeting their organisational goals.  Responsible for major giving and grants portfolios, you will identify and steward financial support from individuals and granting bodies.  

We are looking to speak with candidates who have demonstrable experience within the philanthropy sector. Writing competent and effective communications and gaining commitment from individuals and grant makers, you will be a key to increasing the revenue into the organisation. 

This is a UK-based, remote working opportunity and part time hours can be considered. Due to the nature of the organisation, it is expected that you will follow a vegan belief system, or be on the journey to veganism.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Are you ready to make a real difference with your expertise in Individual Giving?

Working for this national health charity as the Individual Giving & Insights Manager, you'll play a pivotal role within their Fundraising team, bringing to life a new global brand to build meaningful connections and fund lifechanging initiatives. This is a chance to work on a forward-thinking, insights led programme, launch innovative membership offerings, and help grow their Legacies programme all while benefiting from a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Job title: Individual Giving & Insights Manager
Charity type: Health charity
Salary: £39,000 to £40,400
Location: Hybrid working; London Office minimum one day per week

As this Individual Giving & Insights Manager, you will:

• Lead the Individual Giving programme worth £1.2m per year, working alongside their Individual Giving Officer to drive fundraising success.
• Develop and launch a new Membership product, designed to attract and retain connected supporters.
• Grow the Legacies programme in partnership with the Legacy Officer, enhancing supporter engagement.
• Craft supporter journeys that build deeper relationships, increase engagement, and boost income.
• Use data driven insights to refine targeting, optimise campaigns, and steer the success of their initiatives.
• Implement Innovation and test new approaches, particularly in cost effective digital channels, to secure sustainable growth for their cause.

What Makes You the Ideal Candidate?

• Strong experience in planning and executing direct marketing campaigns for supporter acquisition and retention.
• Skill in developing strategic, data driven supporter journeys using digital and email platforms.
• Proficiency in collaborating with both internal and external partners, including marketing agencies, to deliver effective campaigns.
• Experience in budget management and campaign evaluation, utilising key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of current data legislation, especially GDPR, ensuring our approach respects privacy and ethical standards.

If you are ready to take on your next Individual Giving opportunity and this sounds like the idea step then we want to hear from you. Apply within.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Spurgeons, who believe in creating brighter futures for children, young people, and families. Every service they offer supports those in need, empowering them to thrive.

As the Fundraising Manager Grants and Tenders at Spurgeons, you will play a vital role in driving the growth of Spurgeons voluntary income, with a target of reaching £5,000,000, and expanding the reach of their Family Hub services across the UK. 

This role is not just about numbers—it's about transforming lives. You'll lead a dynamic team of fundraisers, crafting compelling grant applications and proposals that resonate with Spurgeons mission. Your strategic thinking and proven track record in developing and managing grants will be crucial as you work alongside passionate colleagues to secure the funds that fuel our work.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent experience in writing strong, emotive, persuasive copy for bids and proposals
• Experience of researching prospects and developing a pipeline
• Experience in developing mutually beneficial partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of best-practice fundraising techniques and commercial/business awareness
• Proactive and target driven. Comfortable being in a high performing, target driven environment. 

By month 3, you’ll have completed a detailed review and understanding of Spurgeons fundraising strategy. By month 6, you’ll have showed progress in increasing income through implemented strategies. By month 12, you’ll be able to demonstrate significant improvement in grant income and significant progress in Spurgeons’ grant and commissioned services strategies. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Partnership and Development team that isn’t just goal-driven, but fueled by creativity, passion, and a love for bold ideas to drive positive change! You’ll be part of a team that celebrates successes and believes in fostering a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to do their best work. 

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025

Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

When a suitable candidate is found the role will close so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations

‘’Myself & my husband honestly can’t quite believe how powerful Mr Duckie is! Mr Duckie’s arrival definitely made the Hickman line insertion as smooth as possible for our son. We will be forever grateful for such a fantastic initiative to help us navigate this challenging, confusing time for him’’.

Every week in the UK around 30 families will receive the devastating news that their child has cancer.

The Give A Duck Foundation is a children’s cancer charity, supporting children who have been diagnosed with cancer throughout the UK.  They provide Chemo Duck packs to every UK Principal Treatment Centre and over 30 UK shared care hospitals. Chemo Duck is fitted with medical lines and ports to mirror those of the child and offers comfort and support to children from the start of their treatment journey.

This inspirational charity is looking for an exceptional Regional Fundraiser to join the small but mighty fundraising team and help raise the vital funds needed to make its mission possible; they can’t stop children getting cancer, but they can help to make the treatment journey easier.

The Role

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, the role of the Regional Fundraiser will involve leading on all aspects of fundraising. Duties will include:

• Expanding current fundraising and volunteering activity to create new opportunities for the charity
• Developing and agreeing a fundraising plan with the Fundraising Manager, including measurable targets and outcomes.
• Contributing to all aspects of the charity’s work through communication with health care professionals and families in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager.
• Recruiting, managing and motivating Community Ambassadors and volunteers to successfully grow income and widen awareness of The Give A Duck Foundation.
• Updating the charity database (currently E-Tapesty) to report all communications and finances

The Person

To be considered for this exciting role you will ideally have fundraising experience, however we are also keen to hear from those with customer service, sales and volunteer management experience.

Knowledge of forecasting, budget management and experience of working towards targets or KPIs is essential, and the ability to identify appropriate fundraising opportunities is key to being successful in this role.

Perhaps most importantly you have the ability to deal with families and supporters, sensitively and with empathy while remaining a committed ambassador for this fantastic charity, positively promoting the organisation and its work at all times.

Why The Give A Duck Foundation?

This is an exciting time of growth for the charity, offering a great opportunity for an experienced individual to really make their mark and be part of a small, friendly and ambitious team.

The charity offers a whole range of incredible benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Pension
• Free onsite parking
• Occupational sick pay
• Development opportunities

This role is permanent and both full time and part time hours will be considered however a minimum of 3 working days per week is required. The role will be covering the North West with 1 day per week in the office located in Wakefield 41, Yorkshire. Travel is an expectation of this post, therefore a full driving licence and access to own transport is required.

Please note recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the rewarding responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Salary: £40,000
Contract: Full-time, 12-month FTC (with opportunity to go permanent)
Location: London or Manchester/Hybrid
Closing date: Friday 3^rd January
Benefits: Contributory pension, generous holiday package, inclusive team

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Major Donor and Legacies Fundraising Manager working for the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, Albert Kennedy Trust. You will support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing. This is a brand-new role with a unique opportunity to develop the charity’s first major donor and legacy fundraising programme. You will nurture key relationships with high-value donors, developing a cultivation plans and a high net worth strategy.

This role will offer you the opportunity to line manage the Fundraising Data Coordinator, and to join a truly inclusive team, offering great benefits, including access to the BUPA employee assistance programme.

To be successful as the Major Donor and Legacies Fundraising Manager you will need:

• Proven track record in major donor fundraising, with experience developing a major donor strategy.
• Excellent relationship management abilities with the skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – with the ability to present complex information clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Senior Support Worker 

£28,941 per annum 

Stockwell 

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week - Rolling shift rota 

Permanent 

Closing Date – 26th December 2024 

Interviews – 27th December 2024

Are you looking for a new care and support opportunity? If you are passionate about making a real difference through supporting vulnerable people, we would love to hear from you! 

We have Senior support worker role in our supported housing service in Stockwell. The role builds on customer care, health and safety, flexibility, adaptability, developing positive parenting skills and immigration support. 

We have a vacancy at our Evolve Stockwell location- a young person’s service made up of three sites supporting young mothers and babies in Croydon and Stockwell, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young men. We are conveniently located a 10- minute walk from Stockwell tube station offering excellent transport links across London and beyond. Parking is available on site for colleagues. 

Our customers come with a range of support needs, such as those associated with asylum seeking and immigration status, mental health, complex trauma arising from migration, care leaver status, probation, ex-offending, domestic violence and learning disabilities. 

You will join a lively, supportive, and friendly team to work together to provide an excellent service for our young people. 

You will be required to support a caseload of at least 10 customers to: 

• Identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights, and responsibilities to enable them to move onto to independent living 

• Plan and set targets to achieve and take appropriate action to meet their goals and aspirations 

• Take part in activities and provide them with opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence around self-development. 

• Support with sourcing legal advise around immigration status and asylum claims. 

A key part of the role is enabling customers to gain necessary support from other agencies. You will need to be able to network/build relationships with those in other organisations, need knowledge of safeguarding, challenges asylum seekers may face including traumatic events and PTSD. Identify any barriers customers may face around education and employment and how to overcome them. 

We have another opportunity for a Senior Worker role at Stockwell which supports young mothers and babies. If you are interested to please check our vacancies page to apply. 

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves. Equality, diversity and inclusion are key objectives for us, and we reflect this in our recruitment practices, actively seeking applications from all parts of the community regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. 

You will need to have the correct right to work in the UK in place, as Evolve does not have a sponsorship license. Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this role using the included job description and person specification. 

You will need to be able to work shifts on a pre-planned rolling rota - 5 /7 days a week including mornings (from 7am), evenings (to 10pm) - these also include mid shifts and weekends. 

In return, we can offer you: 

• Over 6 weeks holiday per annum (rising with service) 

• Ability to buy or sell additional one week holiday per annum 

• Employer paid DBS checks 

• Occupational sick pay 

• Employer contributory pension scheme 

• 4 x Life Assurance 

• Medical Cash Back Plan 

• Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Full training and induction programme 

• Blue Light Card 

About us 

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year. Our aim is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient. We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help them break the cycle of homelessness. 

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.