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Want to play your part in transforming society?

You’re in the right place.

The mission of York Vineyard Church is to further the gospel of Jesus Christ, build up the faith of Christian believers, share in the training of workers, promote Christian education, advance the Kingdom of God and bring relief to the poor, the needy, the sick and elderly. 

“Since hearing about the Spear Programme we have seen how well the coaching focusses on mindset, as well as skills, with the aim to support young people to thrive in the workplace, looking beyond just an initial job offer”

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The important stuff 

Salary: £22,000 pro rata

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Tuesday –Thursday, Part-time, with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)

Location: York Vineyard Church

Application Deadline: Monday 17th March. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.

Application: We will not process applications through this page. Please apply through York Vineyard Church. 

We would encourage applicants to find out more about York Vineyard Church by reading through their website when applying.

Wheelchair access and disabled parking available.

Download the application pack for more information.

Personal qualities we’re looking for

• An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and York Vineyard Church
• Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
• A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure
• High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!

Key Responsibilities

Spear Programme

• Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work
• Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics

Relationship management

• Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations
• You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre

Church Community

• The Spear Coach is directly employed by York Vineyard Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
• Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within York Vineyard Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation
• Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time

Do you want to help young people engage with God’s mission throughout the world? Can you help BMS World Mission continue to make Jesus known and improve the quality of life for thousands of people? If you want to connect and enthuse young people with Jesus’ global mission and inspire volunteers and churches to join you in that, then we want to hear from you!

At BMS we are passionate about mission and working for a world where all can experience faith in Christ and the abundant life only he provides. We want to inspire a new generation of missional believers and help churches to equip and inspire young people. This role will work with churches, youth groups and other networks to help link young people to the work that BMS does globally, to enable all God’s people to play their part in his mission.

This role works with the Church Engagement Manager and across the Fundraising and Communication Department to create communications and products which will inspire youth and young adults to engage with BMS’ and with our story of mission. It will create and maintain relationships with churches, youth groups and others to ensure that young people recognise BMS as an organisation which can take them deeper in their understanding of mission and global transformation.
For this role, knowledge of BMS’ supporter base, experience of the evangelical aspects of BMS’ mission and full support of its missionary work are crucial.

Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a significant impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking an individual with the following experience and skills:

• Christian youth ministry: You have significant insight into the Christian youth ministry and experience working with young people in a leadership capacity.
• Strategic planning: You are a strategic thinker capable of developing and implementing a plan for our approach to youth and young adults through strategic partnerships.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build meaningful relationships between BMS and youth leaders across BMS-supporting churches.
• Safeguarding knowledge: You have proven knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding processes and their application.
• Passion: You have a global vision, a heart for youth and mission, and a passion for the role of the UK church in a growing world church.
This is a varied and rewarding role, perfect for someone with a dedication to making a positive difference in the Christian youth community.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.

Are you passionate and self-motivated? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? If you would like to use your abilities to raise funds for charities, Chell Perkins Ltd's Grant Fundraising Traineeships will teach you everything you need to know and you’ll get the chance to join our team of trained consultants.

Chell Perkins Ltd are looking for FOUR people who are passionate about bringing positive change through fundraising. We want to nurture a new generation of fundraisers to provide charities with access to exceptional fundraising support.

We offer a four-month/16-week fully paid traineeship (approx £1,733pm gross) working with real clients in a fundraising consultancy and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to give you a real headstart in working in the charity sector. There are a number of vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.

This immersive programme starts on 1st September 2025 and is home-based, with high-quality training and plenty of support from our experienced fundraising team.

Why Chell Perkins?

At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable grant fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.

“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020

“The traineeship was an amazing opportunity, and I learnt so much about fundraising and the charity sector in such an engaging way. Everyone in the team is so friendly and supportive, you couldn't work with or learn from anyone better.” Class of 2023 and now a Fundraising Officer with Chell Perkins

“This traineeship has given me a headstart in my fundraising career and I couldn’t be more grateful! I left university with a love for charity work but little idea as to how I could use that passion in my everyday life, but this traineeship has helped me develop the skills and knowledge I need to make a real difference in the charity sector.” Class of 2023 and now a Fundraising Officer with Chell Perkins

Client mix

Candidates should be aware that at present 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.

Further information

This role is home-based; however, we hold quarterly in-person team days, and you may occasionally be required to work from client sites (nationally, with a North West focus).

The traineeship will start on 1 September and will run until 19 December 2025. Candidates must be available to start on the first day of the traineeship. Interviews and offers will take place from March onwards.

For more details, download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification document.

How to apply

If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply?

Email a completed application form, a recent CV and a covering letter to our Office Manager (see 'How to apply' below).

In your covering letter, we are looking for:
● Evidence of strong written communication skills, and ability to write persuasively
● Passion for the third sector, and in particular fundraising
● Evidence that you have carefully researched the role and our organisation.

Using AI

We recognise that many applicants use AI tools like ChatGPT for drafting applications. Whilst these tools can be helpful, we advise you to first write your application personally and then use AI to refine it. This approach ensures your application remains original and truly reflective of your unique experiences. Last year, we noticed a trend of AI-generated applications lacking individuality, which hindered our ability to connect with applicants. Remember, it's your personal story, passions and motivations that make you stand out. Let AI assist you, but let your own voice lead the way.

Join the mental health mission and choose a career that changes lives. 

Get paid to train as a social worker and specialise in supporting adults with mental health needs.

With Think Ahead, you could: 

• Train and work in your local area and make a difference in your community. 

• Earn as you learn with dedicated support from experienced social workers and academic tutors.

• Gain a fully-funded postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in just two years. 

The Think Ahead programme 

Think Ahead offers a paid two-year social work training programme, partnering with NHS trusts and local authorities across England. Each year we train up to 160 social workers, bringing passionate people into the sector and strengthening mental health services. 

Joining a unit of fellow trainees, you’ll learn on the job, working alongside mental health professionals and learning from senior social workers.

By training with Think Ahead, you’ll be joining the mental health mission and beginning a worthwhile career in the social work sector. 

Who are we looking for? 

We want people who can make a real difference and help people living with mental illness. You don’t need any prior experience of social work, but you will need to:

• Hold or be predicted to hold a 2:2 in a subject other than social work. 
• Hold at least a grade C at GCSE level in Maths, and in English or English Language (not English Literature), or an equivalent level 2 qualification.  
• Have the right to remain and work in the UK (including access to public funds) for the entire duration of the programme. 

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups within the mental health and social work sector, including people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and those who identify as being part of the LGBT+ community. We also encourage men to apply, as they are also currently underrepresented. 

For full details you can take our eligibility checker. 

About the role 

Mental health social work is a highly varied role that offers a wide range of opportunities to support the lives of people with mental health needs. 

Using a social approach, you will help them address a diverse range of factors including relationships, housing, and employment, that are often overlooked in treatment of mental illness. 

This might include standing up for someone’s legal rights in the workplace; reconnecting them with friends, family and their local community; or working with local authorities to make sure they are living in accommodation that is suitable for their needs. 

How to apply

Registrations for 2025 are open now! Early applications are encouraged as some locations will close sooner than others. 

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of £1.5m in our frontline services across the UK we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services to ensure more people affected by Parkinson’s can benefit from them.

About the role

You’ll empower your clients to take actions for themselves or will advocate on their behalf for better service, support and outcomes, so they can live their life with Parkinson's in the way they choose.

You’ll deliver tailored information and support through a range of channels including telephone, video and email and, where appropriate, home visits and in community settings.

You’ll be responsible for building excellent relationships with healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies, as well as our network of volunteers and groups.

What you'll do:

• Provide professional person centred, in depth support to clients by a range of means, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources.

• Provide support on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients. 

• Work flexibly across the service responding to enquiries through a range of channels.

• Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other professional colleagues to raise the profile of the service, increase depth of support and achieve improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.

What you'll bring: 

• Experience of managing and delivering individual case work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to navigate  the health and social care system 

• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and your role in keeping clients safe and  implementing organisational policies and procedure

• Ability to be calm and use emotional intelligence in challenging casework

• Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems

• The ability to build effective working relationships with others including working within multi disciplinary teams internally and externally 

You must live in the area you’re applying for in order to carry out this role, this includes the area of NHS Highland, Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles areas. 

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with supporting statements. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• In addition to living in one of the the requisite Health Board areas, applicants from Inverness or surrounding area would be particularly welcome in order to facilitate travel to the area this role covers

• Preferably hold a full driving licence

• Provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays

• Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure Scotland (PVG) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career.

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. Firstly, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Beacon Victim Care Service

Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed Catch22 to deliver the Beacon Victim Care Service across the county. Catch22 Victim Services provide tailored support to individuals, to empower them to cope, and to recover, from the impact of crime.

Where you fit in

As a Beacon Support Worker, you will be the named and allocated worker providing support to victims and witnesses. You will build and sustain high-quality relationships with victims through an offer of practical and emotional support that wins confidence and trust. You will inform, consult and empower victims to feel supported through the delivery of an agreed and tailored package of support that meets specific risks and needs. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of agencies to ensure that there is a robust referral pathway in place. 

You will be a passionate and experienced caseworker who shows an understanding and commitment to the needs of victims and witnesses and how the Victim Service can effectively address the needs.

What does good look like for this role?

• A confident, professional, and creative individual with a ‘can-do’ approach 
• The ability to guide victims and witnesses through their journey to cope and recover following a crime, while preparing for mitigating factors or changing needs.
• The ability to build rapport with your clients and create safe spaces for victims and witnesses to talk openly about their journey to cope and recover.
• You will represent Catch 22 as a trusted professional both to clients and when networking or advocating on a clients behalf with other services or organisations e.g. police, witness care, housing etc. 
• You will work as part of a team to improve the shared knowledge and expertise in the service, as well as throughout Catch 22.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Full driving licence, and access to a car

Salary: £25,585 per annum 
Hours of work: Full Time, 37.5 hours a week
Contract: Permanent 
Flexibility: Blended approach of office working, home working, and visiting clients across Hertfordshire. *Flexible working options available.
Vetting and Clearance Requirements: NPPV 2 (Police Vetting), Enhanced DBS check

*Flexible working options available, with ad hoc homeworking possible, and flexible working requests met with a willingness to approve, where service delivery allows.

Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people?

At St. John's, we've been making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an incredible Residential Support Worker to help us continue making that difference!

As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in both residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities.

Our aim is to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, preparing them for adult life.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
   
• Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
   
• At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
   
• Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
   
• Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.

In return, we offer a fantastic working environment, generous holidays, career development opportunities, and more!

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Documents

• Residential Support Worker - Day St J (002) - 2024.pdf (452.44 KB)

Summary

This pivotal post supporting the Bishop provides an excellent opportunity to work in a small, friendly, busy office in a pleasant and beautiful environment.

The role of Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Coventry will involved managing the Bishop's Office, including her diary and correspondence (paper and email) and to offer general assistance to the Bishop in the exercising of her ministry.

About the Diocese

The Diocese of Coventry represents the Church of England in Coventry, Warwickshire and parts of Solihull. With our network of over 200 parishes, we have a Christian presence in every local community. We have a rich variety of people, traditions and organisations united by our shared purpose of worshipping God, making new disciples and transforming communities. The story of our cathedral and the work of reconciliation has shaped us for many years and we see this as the heart of the ministry to which God has called us.

What you'll be doing

• Using digital tools for the Bishop's diary and appointment management, reducing reliance on manual scheduling. Organising all appointments and providing practical briefings about the arrangements made for all visits and meetings.
• Preparing the Bishop's documents (digital preferred) for all meetings and maintaining an efficient digital system for tracking decisions and follow-up actions.
• Planning and organising the Bishop's travel arrangements in the UK and abroad
• Dealing promptly with all incoming correspondence and drafting replies
• Being a focus of welcome for all visitors and colleagues
• Managing a budget in excess of £100K and dealing with all day-to-day financial matters including the Bishop's expenses
• Collating all papers and making the logistical arrangements for the Bishop's work related to General Synod, the House of Bishops, College of Bishops, the Ministry Development Board, Archbishops' Council and any other national and regional meetings

You will need to have/be:

• Educated to degree standard or with relevant secretarial qualifications and equivalent work experience
• Previous PA and administrative experience reporting to a senior manager
• In sympathy with the vision, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the Diocese of Coventry
• The ability to understand and apply the priorities of the Bishop's ministry when allocating diary appointments
• Well-presented work with a meticulous eye for detail
• Strong digital literacy skills with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing technology to enhance office efficiency

The full person specification can be found within the job description attached.

Closing date for applications is 15 March 2025

What we offer

• A salary of £30,307 up to 33,790 per annum, depending on experience which will be determined at interview.

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rated if working part-time).
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club.

• Age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.

RoadPeace has an exciting opportunity for a compassionate individual to join our organisation and make a significant difference to our charity and to the lives of the road crash victims we support. We are seeking a highly organised, efficient and compassionate individual with good interpersonal skills to assist our Director of Support Services in the delivery of some of our most highly demanded support services. This will include providing emotional and practical support to victims of road crashes (bereaved and injured) in a highly sensitive and empathic manner and assist with providing regular supervision for volunteers and project-based activities.

Please see the Job Application Pack for more information.   

We are seeking Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to join our Independent Hospitals across Cheshire, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester. These services provide specialist inpatient rehabilitation and crisis intervention for adults with complex mental health needs.

?? Key Responsibilities:
? Provide person-centred care within a specialist mental health inpatient setting.
? Support patients through recovery, focusing on rehabilitation, reablement, and relapse prevention.
? Work with multidisciplinary teams (OTs, social workers, and psychologists) to create tailored care plans.
? Implement therapeutic interventions, including CBT, psychosocial support, and daily living skills training.
? Plan safe discharges, ensuring continuity of care in the community and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
? Engage in the Accreditation of Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (AIMS) programme to improve quality of care.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Our Funding Management team are looking for someone who loves excel and has excellent attention to detail.

This role is responsible for ensuring we maximise our restricted funds income in compliance with our funders requirements by allocating funding to grants, compiling and submitting claims and reports to Funders in a timely manner.  Working effectively across the King's Trusts Delivery, Finance and Fundraising teams in a proactive manner.

The role is perfect for you if you have strong administration, reporting and time management skills along with experience of using CRM databases and excel.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Domestic Assistant & Cook – Children’s Home – South London

£24,856 per annum

40 hours per week

Full time, Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm

Location SW12

Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in one of our Children’s Homes based in South London.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

About the Role

The Cook & Domestic Assistant will be responsible for a range of domestic duties within the home in order to maintain the house to a high standard of cleanliness, and providing healthy, varied and well-presented meals which is representative of the service user group. To provide training in basic cooking skills to our children, providing them with opportunities to help out in the kitchen when appropriate. Encouraging them to build up their confidence and experience in basic cooking skills

Main aspects of the Role will be:

· Timely preparation of meals, including preparing an after school snack and evening meal for all residents in the home.

· To make adequate use of leftovers and basic foods, while also providing food for special dietary needs as well as providing meals which reflect different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Ensuring a nutritional balanced diet is provided.

· To help and encourage children to participate and learn about healthy eating and the presentation and preparation of meals.

· To complete opening and closing checks in the kitchen and keep the Food Safety Management book up to date on a daily basis.

· To clean designated areas of the home using appropriate equipment and products to ensure they are clean and hygienic.

· To report any defects or breakages to the Home Manager or other designated staff, and contact relevant contractors as directed by the Home Manager.

· To ensure the COSSH file is fully updates and copies of data on all cleaning products used in the home are on file.

· Budget Control and Stocktaking.

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

Applicants should have:

· Experience in a catering, cookery and domestic environment.

· A valid Food Hygiene and Food Handling Certificate.

· Knowledge of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety and willingness to attend training as required.

· Ability to prepare and cook a culturally diverse range of healthy meals.

· Good understanding of hygiene control and basic health and safety practices.

· Be familiar with operating standard cleaning and laundry appliances.

· Good literacy and numeracy skills.

· Be sensitive to the issues that lead to young people being in care.

· Be sensitive to matters relating to discrimination and demonstrate understanding of equality and diversity practice.

· Be flexible, reliable and conscientious.

In return we offer:

• Salary £24,856 per annum.

· A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.

· 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

· Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.

· Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.

· BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.

· Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.

· Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.

· Discretionary funded training programs.

· Employee awards based on performance and length of service.

· Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

 Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

For the full Job Description for this role and more details about what will be required, please visit our website.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted

For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website.

Closing Date:

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

Your new company
A fantastic Finance Assistant opportunity has arisen with a health-based charity based in Central London. This is a permanent role which offers flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office per week).
Your new role

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage petty cash.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Support the finance team with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform general administrative duties as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least 1 year of relevant finance experience.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience in a finance-related role or internship is a plus but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working. 3 days in the office per week and 2 from home.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Company pension scheme.

What you need to do now
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We are recruiting for an IDVA to join our team in Wandsworth; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: IDVA

Location: Wandsworth with a requirement to occasionally work at our Head Office (Vauxhall, London) and the London Borough of Richmond  
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

Refuge is recruiting Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates for our new service in Richmond and Wandsworth.

As an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate, the post holder will support those subjected to gender-based violence and provide high quality independent advocacy. The job involves ensuring that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate, committed and cares about the work Refuge undertakes. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and the impact this has on survivors and their children. They will be able to work under pressure to effectively manage risk and provide needs-led support to clients with a variety of support needs.  

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  This is an opportunity to join a brand-new service and improve the local multi agency partnership to recognise, reject and respond to all forms of gender-based abuse.  

Closing date: 9.00am on 13 March 2025

Interview date: 20 & 21 March 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.