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We’re Together Active, a charity working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to make it easier for people to be active in ways that fit their lives.
We focus on the systems that shape who gets included and who doesn’t. That means looking beyond individual behaviours to understand how policy, funding, culture and place influence people’s choices, freedoms and access to movement.
Safeguarding is fundamental to that work. It isn't just about policies or responding when something goes wrong. It's about creating a culture where people's welfare is everyone's responsibility, where concerns are acted upon with care and confidence, and where trust underpins everything we do.
We're looking for someone who shares those values. Someone who combines sound judgement with empathy, who is confident supporting colleagues and partners through complex situations, and who sees safeguarding not as a separate function, but as an essential part of creating positive experiences for everyone who engages with our work.
If you feel excited by the opportunity to help shape a culture where people feel safe, supported and able to thrive, we'd be delighted to receive your application.
We exist to design out inactivity across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
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At Dandelion Time, we support children facing significant emotional challenges, often, but not always, rooted in adverse childhood experiences such as domestic violence, abuse, or neglect. Our systemic, trauma‑informed approach focuses on the whole family, helping them build healthier relationships, create positive change, and move towards brighter futures.
Nature is at the heart of everything we do. Through hands‑on activities in the natural world, children and families connect with the earth, plants, animals and with each other.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering our therapeutic programme. Reporting to the Therapeutic Programme Manager and supporting the Family Caseworker, you will help plan, prepare and facilitate meaningful therapeutic sessions for children and their families. This may include leading group sessions supported by Teaching Assistants or collaborating with teaching staff involved in each child’s care.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a welcoming, energetic and committed team making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. The work is deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to help families rebuild relationships and create new beginnings.
What can you bring to Dandelion Time?
To thrive in this role, you will have experience supporting disadvantaged children or those with SEND. It would be helpful, but not essential, to have an understanding of the challenges faced by parents and carers managing their own wellbeing. Experience as a Youth Leader, Scout Leader, Forest School Leader, or in a similar child‑centred, outdoor or community role, will be a real asset.
You’ll have a genuine passion for hands‑on, creative activities, whether that’s crafting, working with the land, or caring for animals. An interest in our land‑to‑table ethos, including the preparation and cooking of healthy, nutritious food, will help you feel right at home.
Above all, you’ll bring a warm, joyful presence to the families you support, helping to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow, explore and flourish.
Temporary contract
This is a temporary position for 10 months, ideally commencing in early September and continuing until the end of the school year (July 2027). However, our priority is to appoint the right candidate, and we would be willing to offer some flexibility on the start date to accommodate this.
Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear



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Job description
As Challenge Event Executive you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of third-party challenge events. This will include managing budgets, liaising with third party event suppliers and planning and organising the marketing for each event. You will also support participants from sign up to completion of their event, providing best in class stewardship.
You will be a high performing fundraiser with experience of delivering income growth through effective marketing and supporter stewardship. You will be driven and dynamic and relish the opportunity to deliver significant growth to support the charity to achieve its ambitious goals.
What you’ll be doing:
- Project manage a portfolio of third-party challenge events, including identifying opportunities for growth.
- In collaboration with the Marketing team, create marketing plans for each event to inspire and secure supporters.
- Develop and deliver excellent supporter communications to drive up income and supporter retention.
- Continually evaluate your portfolio of events in order to ensure the achievement of income targets and maintain a sustainable events portfolio, including making recommendations for new mass participation events and initiatives.
- Setting the annual budgets for your events, providing regular reports and implementing contingency plans when required.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in working in events or fundraising roles
- An excellent written and verbal communicator, with the ability to work closely and effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Proactive with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative
- Able to build strong and effective working relationships and manage multiple stakeholders
- Able to respond sensitively and appropriately to emotional circumstances, including distressed/bereaved supporters
Why join us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working between home and Sutton with occasional travel to Chelsea.
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development
Inclusion matters:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate Dudley Lodge's impact reporting, fundraising support and business development activities across the organisation.
The postholder will support income generation by identifying funding opportunities, maintaining funding pipelines, coordinating fundraising activity, supporting funding applications and helping Dudley Lodge evidence and communicate the impact of its work to commissioners, funders, donors and stakeholders.
Working closely with the Head of Support Services, Head of Operations and Service Leads, the postholder will collect, collate and report impact and outcomes information, support fundraising and business development activities and contribute to the organisation's sustainability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Impact Reporting and Communications
- Fundraising and Income Generation
- Systems and Administration
Impact Reporting and Communications
- Coordinate systems for collecting, recording and reporting impact, outcomes and stakeholder feedback data across Dudley Lodge services.
- Work with Heads of Service and Service Leads to gather feedback, case studies, testimonials and other evidence of service delivery, outcomes and organisational impact.
- Coordinate feedback collection from service users, parents, family members, professionals, commissioners and stakeholders.
- Produce impact summaries, dashboards and data reports for internal and external audiences.
- Coordinate the development of Dudley Lodge's assessment and Support Services' annual impact reports.
- Support the development of systems to collect and report information relating to longer-term outcomes for families.
- Ensure impact information is accurate, accessible and available to support reporting, funding applications and service development activities.
- Support the preparation of commissioner updates, funder reports, stakeholder briefings and annual impact publications.
- Gather, collate and present information, data, case studies and outcomes to support organisational reporting and stakeholder communications.
- Prepare draft reports, updates and communications for review by Heads of Service and Service Leads.
- Coordinate the production and distribution of approved reports, updates and communications.
- Support the dissemination of impact reports, funding updates and organisational achievements.
- Maintain records of stakeholder communications, reporting requirements and submission deadlines.
Fundraising and Income Generation
- Support the organisation to achieve fundraising and income generation targets.
- Research and monitor trusts, foundations, corporate, statutory and tender opportunities, maintaining accurate records of prospective funders, deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Maintain an up-to-date funding pipeline and funding calendar.
- Gather and coordinate evidence, data and supporting information required for grant applications, tenders, expressions of interest and funding reports.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of funding applications and tender responses.
- Coordinate fundraising appeals and donor engagement activities.
- Draft and distribute appeal letters, donor updates and stewardship communications.
- Support funder reporting and grant monitoring requirements.
- Monitor emerging funding opportunities and sector developments and share opportunities with relevant managers.
Systems and Administration
- Maintain accurate fundraising, impact and stakeholder engagement records.
- Support the development and maintenance of databases and reporting systems.
- Coordinate surveys, consultations and feedback exercises.
- Produce regular reports to support management, governance and business development activities.
- Ensure information is recorded, stored and managed in accordance with GDPR and organisational policies.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency across impact data collection and reporting, fundraising and stakeholder reporting activities.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the role, as reasonably required by the Line Manager or to meet the needs of the organisation.
Title of post to which this job reports:
Head of Support Services
Special Conditions:
All staff are expected to work in a flexible way to cope with the needs, demands and requirements of the Centres. This may mean attending or working from either centres, Coventry, Birmingham.
Dudley Lodge operates a non-smoking policy for staff.
Observance of the Centre’s Equal Opportunities Policy will be required, and to work at all times in accordance with all the Centre’s policies and procedures.
Failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child by another member of a staff or other person having contact with the child may constitute a disciplinary offence.
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St James’s, Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340-year history. The ‘Wren Project’ was recently awarded a major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to complete fundraising towards the £23m. The Wren Project has secured it’s Permission to Start from the Heritage Fund and the Delivery Phase is well under way.
This new role will be the first recruitment to a new team which will be responsible for finalising and delivering the Wren Project Activity Plan, working alongside the in-house team.
The Activity Plan will ensure that the proposed repairs and upgrades to the buildings are delivered in tandem with a first-class heritage learning and participation programme. It will be impactful, inclusive and sustainable, delivering outcomes for the community, the heritage and the organisation. This will be achieved by:
· Driving and deepening relationships with audiences
· Decreasing barriers to access
· Uplifting the heritage story
· Increase organisational resilience
· Support individual and community wellbeing needs
· Support local economic needs
· Promoting environmental sustainability and climate action
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Role description and person specification can be downloaded at our website.
Please send full CV with a covering letter outlining your interest in the post and forward to Jane Gray, HR Advisor by midday Thursday 16th July. (Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an application form in due course – referee information is required.)
Interviews are planned for Thursday 23rd July. Start date as soon as possible.
CV and covering letter should be sent to our HR Advisor, Jane Gray.
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Greater Manchester Moving is the Greater Manchester charity committed to changing lives by inspiring a healthier future in Greater Manchester through moving more, sport and physical activity. We play a strategic leadership role in support of the Greater Manchester wide movement, for movement.
We are seeking to recruit an individual with purpose, passion and integrity to lead, support and connect the Greater Manchester system in creating the conditions to enable Active Lives for All.
It’s an exciting time to join the team as we develop our vision to build and foster relationships with and between people, communities and system partners, to enable a whole system approach to supporting the development of community networks, activities and opportunities to move more and tackle inequality.
We are looking for someone who loves working with people, who can unite people from diverse backgrounds around a vision, who understands the power of collaboration and who can work with others to help people connect, support and lead across sectors, organisations and alongside communities to help us achieve the ambitions set out in the ten-year strategy, GM Moving in Action.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team working with a network committed to making positive change through physical activity, sport and movement.
This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), but job shares, secondments and reduced hours will be considered as part of our commitment to flexible working. Working days will predominantly be Monday to Friday. Our team works a minimum of two days a week in person, and our core office day is Tuesday. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required.
We have permanent office space at House of Sport in Manchester, and office space with GMCA and NHS GM at Tootal Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester. We have regular team and co-working days, blended with homeworking. We trust you to work in a way that suits you and that enables you to be productive and thrive.
Greater Manchester Moving is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity, irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, pregnancy or personal circumstance. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible organisation. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects and understands the communities we work alongside.
Closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026, midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 29 July 2026
Greater Manchester Moving is GM’s movement for movement working together to positively change the lives of people across Greater Manchester.



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Job Title: Officiating Social Impact Officer
Reporting to: Cricket Development Manager
Location: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG
Hours: Part-Time 21 hours per week/3 days (some evenings and weekends)
Salary: £ 15,600 pa. (£26,000 per annum pro rata)
Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead on an impact-led approach to using the power of sports officiating to make a meaningful difference in communities across the county.
This role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a new direction for officiating, with a strong focus on using umpiring and scoring as vehicles to improve physical and mental well-being, build confidence and reduce loneliness, particularly in non-cricketing communities.
You will have the opportunity to shape and deliver development opportunities, such as mentoring programmes and engagement initiatives, while growing and supporting strong networks that help officials feel connected and valued.
You will oversee the Officiating Administrator, who will manage systems and administration, allowing you to focus on leading engagement, development and impact with the autonomy to influence the programme’s development. You will also work closely with the Nottinghamshire Officials Advisory Group, chairing their sessions and working with volunteers to increase the group’s impact.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident in engaging with a wide range of people and communities, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across different environments. You will be committed to working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and understand the value of social impact in sport, particularly in supporting well-being, confidence and connection. You will also be proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in shaping and developing the programme.
This is a flexible, part-time role offering the chance to take ownership of an important area of work, contributing both to the growth of cricket and the well-being of people across Nottinghamshire.
If you’re passionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
(Source: 2021-2025 Strategic Plan)
- Invest in Trent Bridge so that it retains its Test Match status and is seen as a year round entertainment destination and as a hub for cricket in Nottinghamshire.
- Create a culture of winning teams that provides sustained success for Nottinghamshire and England.
- Drive participation growth and positive change by taking projects and programmes into communities throughout Nottinghamshire.
- Maintain the club as a financially and commercially sustainable organisation at the heart of our community.
- Innovating across all departments to create success through delivering the best playing, partner, member and supporter experiences in cricket
- Attracting, inspiring and retaining the best people by creating a playing and working environment that is enjoyable, challenging and fulfilling
2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE
To lead and coordinate a programme which recruits, engages, retains and develops umpires and scorers across the county, with a particular focus on using social impact and wellbeing outcomes to grow officiating in non-cricketing communities.
The role will focus on engagement, development and impact, working alongside an Officiating Advisory Group Administrator who will support delivery through systems, logistics and appointments.
Priority Focus Areas
A. Recruit – Engage and attract new umpires and scorers, particularly from underrepresented and non-cricketing communities.
B. Convert – Support new officials to become active and confident through structured engagement and early experiences.
C. Develop and Retain – Develop strong mentoring programmes and development opportunities to create belonging and progression.
D. Social Impact and Insight – Evidence and apply the mental, physical and social wellbeing benefits of officiating.
E. Networks and Community – Strengthen connections across officials through inclusive and active networks.
F. Partnership – Work with internal and external stakeholders to expand officiating opportunities outside the traditional cricketing community.
A. Recruit.
- Develop and promote officiating opportunities to a wide and diverse audience.
- Support the promotion of ECB umpire and scoring courses, working alongside the Officiating Administrator.
- Tailor opportunities and engage female, ethnically diverse, young adults under 25 and older adults over 50 to position officiating as a rewarding and beneficial activity.
B. Convert.
- Build relationships with newly trained officials to support their transition into active officiating.
- Deliver engagement initiatives such as a New Umpire Development Day, focusing on confidence, skills and community-building.
- Provide regular communication and encouragement to support early match experiences and progression.
- Work with partners and volunteers to ensure new officials are provided with appropriate opportunities.
- Use insight and data to identify individuals needing additional support.
C. Develop and Retain.
- Develop and oversee mentoring programmes for new and developing officials.
- Work with volunteers to shape and deliver a year-round CPD programme for umpires and scorers.
- Lead engagement initiatives that enhance the experience of being an official, including networking events and recognition.
D. Social Impact and Insight.
- Develop a framework to measure the social impact of officiating, including mental well-being, physical activity, social connection, loneliness and employability skills.
- Produce case studies to highlight the positive impact of officiating across different demographics.
- Use insight to inform programme design, funding applications and stakeholder engagement.
E. Networks and Community.
- Support a connected network of umpires and scorers across the county.
- Maintain active communication channels to drive engagement and peer support.
- Support volunteer representatives to manage and grow special interest networks.
- Ensure officials feel supported, valued and connected to the wider community.
F. Partnership.
- Build relationships with community organisations, education providers and partners to expand officiating opportunities.
- Work with internal partners to increase the community reach of officiating programmes.
- Contribute to funding applications using social impact evidence.
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- · Number of new officials recruited, including from non-traditional cricket audiences.
- · Conversion rate of newly trained officials into active participants.
- · Number of officials engaged in mentoring and development programmes.
- · Participation rates in CPD and development activities.
- · Growth and engagement in officiating networks and communities.
- · Number of new partnerships with community organisations and stakeholders.
- · Evidence of improved well-being outcomes (mental, physical and social) among participants.
- · Number of social impact case studies and reports produced.
- · Successful use of social impact data to secure funding or investment.
- · Percentage of officials who report feeling connected, supported and valued within the network.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
- Experience of working in sport or community development.
- Experience of engaging and working with a wide range of people and communities.
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating programmes or initiatives.
- An understanding of the value of social impact in sport, including how participation can support physical and mental well-being.
- Knowledge of sport and the role it can play in engaging individuals and communities.
- An understanding of community engagement, particularly working with diverse groups and reducing barriers to participation.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people and communities across different environments.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with volunteers, partners and stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the confidence to lead and chair groups.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in shaping and developing programmes.
- Comfortable using data and information to support decision-making.
- A willingness to undertake basic training in cricket umpiring and scoring.
- An outgoing, friendly and supportive personality, with the confidence to engage a wide range of people and communities.
- Passionate, reliable and dependable, with a strong commitment to using sport to create positive social change.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership and showing initiative.
- A positive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues, volunteers and partners.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a focus on engaging underrepresented communities.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required.
- Ability to travel to multiple locations across the county to deliver engagement.
- Holds or is willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
- Experience of producing and using insight to evidence or inform delivery, including social impact measures.
- Experience in facilitating group meetings or forums.
- Experience of supporting or working with volunteers.
- A strong knowledge of social impact, including the use of insight, measurement and benchmarking.
- Knowledge of cricket and cricket officiating.
- Applied knowledge of how sport and physical activity can support health, well-being and social outcomes.
- Ability to analyse and apply data and insight to measure and demonstrate impact.
- A relevant qualification in sports development, community development or a related field.
- A qualification in sports officiating.
HOW TO APPLY
Closing date for receipt of applications will be: 12 noon on Monday 13th July 2026
Interview dates: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers
We are an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process
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Purpose of the Job
Physical health and mental health are inextricably linked. The purpose of this role is to support people who have significant mental health issues and those from diverse ethnic backgrounds who may face barriers in accessing physical health checks. The role will provide longer term support in some cases, so people can address some of the barriers which might be in the way for them to consider their physical health positively. The roles will provide a service across Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow.
The role will be delivered within Primary Care and therefore you will be expected to build relationships within those settings and with community VCSE organisations to ensure that the service supports people within their own communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Get to know and build relationships with staff within Primary Care to enable a supportive and productive referral route into and out of the service.
- Work within communities and Primary Care to find out what services are available for people to access.
- Build relationships with staff in Primary Care, VCSE organisations, local communities that don’t access services and local community health teams.
- Build relationships with those who are accessing the service and work in a person-centred way to find out their needs. Particularly working to engage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
- Build an accessible route into the service for people which will lead to an increase in physical health checks and longer-term support if needed.
- Be inclusive and make reasonable adjustments where necessary, i.e., interpreters, Easy Read literature, disability accessible buildings for meetings, etc.
- Conduct basic physical health checks following robust training from health professionals.
- Support people in connecting to other services both VCSE and Primary Care.
- Alert Primary Care staff and the local authority/mental health teams if there are any concerns that have not already been identified.
- Signpost and refer clients to other services during and after the intervention.
- Promote health education and the service across the borough.
- Input monitoring information to the Service Manager.
We are looking for someone who has ...
- Experience of conducting physical health checks.
- Experience or working with those who have serious mental health issues.
- Experience of developing kind relationships to create a sense of belonging.
- Knowledge of health literacy, i.e., weight management, diabetes, blood test, smoking, etc.
- Experience of motivational interviewing.
- Experience of supporting people in a way which recognises and develops potential.
- Experience of involving people in the development of services and support.
- Good understanding / awareness of the barriers people with mental health issues face in terms of achieving good or improved physical health.
- Ability to promote health engagement.
- Experience of working with those with other needs in addition to mental health such as learning disabilities or substance misuse.
Please see attached JD for full role details.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.



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Think Active is entering an exciting period of growth, collaboration and system leadership. Over the coming years, we aim to strengthen our influence and impact across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire, particularly in tackling inequalities through the power of sport and physical activity.
At the heart of our work is our vision:
#WeThinkActive – Everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
And our mission:
We will use the power and potential of sport and physical activity to enable future generations to have healthier and more prosperous lives.
The role reflects the growing recognition that physical activity has an important role to play in improving health, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, a DBS check and proof of the right to work in the UK.
The main responsibilities of this role are:
Main Responsibilities
Relationship Management
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Lead and manage relationships with partners and support the development of local partnerships and networks that drive collaboration across relevant sectors.
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Lead or support the development of place-based partnerships that align multiple agendas across sectors and advocate for the benefits of physical activity.
Project Management
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Lead Think Active-managed initiatives, ensuring aims are clearly defined, delivered on time and within budget, and aligned with organisational values.
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Use data and insight to co-design, deliver and evaluate projects and initiatives.
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Produce clear performance reports, reporting against SMART goals and targets.
Financial Management
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Take responsibility for diversifying Think Active's income streams in line with the business development plan, operating within funding guidance and financial procedures.
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Manage project budgets, including forecasting, monitoring income and expenditure, and submitting financial reports.
Demonstrating Impact
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Track and report progress through case studies and evaluation processes that evidence the impact and value of Think Active's work.
Marketing and Communications
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Build brand visibility by strategically managing partnerships and contributing to Think Active's wider marketing and communications activity.
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Help position Think Active as a leading voice in health, wellbeing, and physical activity through innovative partnerships and initiatives.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
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Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in business, health, sport, physical activity or a related field.
Desirable Criteria
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Project management qualification
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
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Knowledge of local and national strategies and policies relating to sport, physical activity and health promotion.
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Knowledge of current trends and innovations in sport and physical activity participation and promotion.
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Knowledge of the barriers facing the least active members of society and the benefits of physical activity.
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Knowledge of the local community and key stakeholders across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Desirable Criteria
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Knowledge of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults in sport.
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Experience of leading and managing people, including setting and reviewing work programmes, providing clear direction and demonstrating the behaviours required to achieve agreed standards.
Experience
Essential Criteria
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Proven experience in partnership development or a comparable role within a sport, physical activity, health, charity, non-profit or similar setting.
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A track record of delivering successful individual, team and partnership outcomes.
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Experience of developing, managing and nurturing relationships with partners and stakeholders.
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Experience of drafting, implementing and reporting on strategic development plans and policies in partnership with stakeholders and communities.
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Experience of planning and managing budgets, including meeting the requirements of funding agencies or partner organisations.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience of fundraising and grant applications.
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Experience of event planning and delivery.
Skills and Abilities
Essential Criteria
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Ability to successfully lead, project manage and motivate individuals and project teams.
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Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate, persuade, negotiate and influence others.
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Strategic thinking, critical thinking and sound decision-making skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage a broad portfolio of projects, partners and budgets, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
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Ability to promote and champion equality, diversity and inclusion, demonstrating a fair and ethical approach in all situations.
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Ability to effectively network and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
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Professional, supportive and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
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Ability to reflect on performance, welcome feedback and commit to continuous professional development.
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Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to deliver workshops and group sessions.
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Ability and willingness to travel across Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire, the West Midlands and nationally, and to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
Desirable Criteria
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Ability to develop and implement effective partnership strategies.
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Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, flexibility and a supportive approach.
ABOUT THINK ACTIVE
Think Active is a charity and the Active Partnership for Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We are one of 6 sub-regional Active Partnerships within the West Midlands and one of 42 across England.
Active Partnerships are strategic organisations that recognise activity levels are affected by a complex system of influences, and no single organisation or programme can create sustainable change at scale. Understanding the unique attributes and challenges within Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire, we work collaboratively with our network of local partners to help create the right conditions for those facing the greatest inequalities to have access to movement, sport and physical activity, in a way that works for them For further information on Think Active, please visit our website here
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THINK ACTIVE
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Employer pension contribution of 6%, subject to scheme eligibility and terms.27 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays.
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Agile and flexible working, with a blended approach to home, office, and remote working.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick leave policies.
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Contribution to the cost of eye tests.
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Commitment to professional development and training.
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Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Life Insurance cover
We love difference and will be interested to find out what motivates you and how you can contribute to Think Active. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a Disability Confident committed employer, and we actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining Think Active.
We recognise that some of the language used within this job description may be sector specific. We are committed to keeping jargon to a minimum and would encourage interested applicants to ask questions or seek clarification at any point during our recruitment process.
For everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
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Age UK Wandsworth is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We offer a variety of services with the goal of helping older people to age well in Wandsworth. Our charity is consistently growing and our next step is to open a specialist Gym for older people, people with disabilities, people with dementia and people with chronic health conditions. This brand-new role will suit someone who is professional, customer-focused, energetic and passionate about exercise being inclusive.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

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Job Title: Youth Intervention Officer (Hucknall)
Reporting to: Youth Intervention Manager
Role Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and organised individual who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people.
Do you have the creativity, drive and leadership skills to help us deliver our life changing youth intervention programme Positive Futures?
We are looking for a Youth Intervention Officer that can deliver our transformative flagship projects in Hucknall, your role will be hands-on, dynamic, and deeply rewarding.
We are all about helping young people build confidence and empower them to achieve their very best. If you’re passionate, creative, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to have you on board.
In addition, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced disclosure checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service
1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
- To support the Youth Intervention Manager to plan, organise and deliver the Positive Futures Hucknall project, and work towards achieving all KPI targets set within the Holgate Academy Partnership Agreement.
- To support our young people within educational settings, specifically around behaviour interventions and working with those on the edge of exclusion, truanting and developing poor behaviour traits.
- To develop trusted professional relationships with young people to steer them to alternative positive outcomes through interventions, workshops and open access sport and to build aspirations.
- Work in unison with the Youth Intervention Manager to identify new potential partnerships and to manage existing ones through partner delivery and meetings.
- Act as a key contact point for referral partners to ensure regular updates on young people’s progress are shared.
- To provide signposting and advocacy for young people and families needing to access other services.
- To ensure all relevant Health & Safety and Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and legislation are adhered to.
- Work closely with the Safeguarding Manager to gain advice and report any safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the Positive Futures Programme. Support the review of a safeguarding reporting process.
- To deliver and assist in the development of the Positive Futures project, with the overarching aim of using youth work and sport to engage ‘at-risk’ young people in order to identify and support their individual needs and steer them towards education, training and employment.
- To undertake administrative duties including day to day management of:
- Activity registers.
- Provide regular monitoring and evaluation of delivery.
- Ensure all notes and timeline events are recorded per individual on Upshot.
- Regularly collect surveys that will assist in providing evidence for impact of delivery to funding partners.
- Gathering of ASDAN accreditation evidence to be submitted.
2. SPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITY
- Support the Youth Intervention Manager to create impact reports throughout the project through collecting relevant evidence and statistics to highlight impact of the project.
- To work in partnership with Holgate Academy and its feeder Primary schools to work with young people identified by Nottinghamshire Virtual Schools who have, or have previously had social care involvement through Child Protection Plans or Child in Need plans.
- Work in collaboration with Holgate to identify those in need of intervention support and to create bespoke intervention packages for each referred 1:1 individual and support around key concerns / reason of initial referral.
- Support referred young people in both 1:1 intervention and group workshops through transition from Primary school to Secondary school, those struggling to engage positively in school, have formed concerning behaviour patterns and/or safeguarding concerns.
- Provide termly updates on individuals engaging with the project schools / referring agencies.
- Work in collaboration with external supporting organisations attached to individual participants (Social Care, Police etc).
- Plan, coordinate and deliver 3 x days (4 hours per day) of activity per week during school holidays.
- Support in peer and adult relationship repair where necessary.
- Provide suppOrt to young people to engage in further activities external to school within the local community.
3. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Club recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination.
The Club will seek to promote the principles of equality and diversity in all its dealings with employees, workers, job applicants, clients, customers, suppliers, contractors, recruitment agencies and the public.
All employees and those who act on the Club’s behalf are required to adhere to this policy when undertaking their duties or when representing the Club in any other guise.
4. SAFEGUARDING
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services and are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and the ECB requirements to ensure that all children participating in Cricket have a safe, positive and fun experience, whatever their level of involvement.
5. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Contribute as part of the Positive Futures Team in achieving the overall KPI’s agreed with Nottinghamshire Virtual Schools and Holgate Academy.
· Deliver individual targets set by the Youth Intervention Manager that relate to your specific role
6. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
- Experience of youth work with young people.
- Experience of planning, delivering, evaluating and recording programmes.
- Experience of producing a collection of evidence and information using a range of methods.
- Experience of enabling the engagement and participation of young people.
- Experience of work that celebrates diversity and challenges discriminatory attitudes and behaviours.
- Experience of addressing health and safety / safeguarding concerns involving young people.
- Experience of working in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of working in partnership with schools to support students.
- Understanding the context of youth work and the issues and developments arising within it.
- Understanding of the professional conduct required of a youth worker inside and outside of work, and the importance of maintaining appropriate standards of behaviour.
- Knowledge of youth intervention practices to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and low-level crime.
- Ability to work towards set targets and contribute to performance outcomes as part of the Positive Futures team.
- Takes an active role in managing risk, health and safety, and safeguarding issues.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work in partnership with both community stakeholders and schools.
- Holds a Level 3 JNC Youth Work qualification, or a Level 2 with a willingness to work towards Level 3.
- Current First Aid qualification.
- Safeguarding Children & Young People training.
- Outgoing, friendly and supportive, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Passionate, reliable and dependable.
- Willing to be accountable for own work and performance.
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel to multiple sites/venues across Nottinghamshire to deliver activities and interventions.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS check.
- Contributes to the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Positive Futures project (Hucknall).
DESIRABLE
- Experience of early intervention and support work with young people.
- Experience of using the power of sport to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and low-level crime.
- Good understanding of relevant personnel policies and procedures.
- Experience of working within a budget throughout a set delivery cycle.
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating a project’s impact.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Positive Futures Programme.
- Knowledge and understanding of working with young people who are on a child protection plan and/or known to social care.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASDAN accreditations.
- Level 2 Mental Health First Aid qualification.
- Governing Body coaching qualifications
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The Outrunners are recruiting two Youth Practitioners to deliver our Schools Programme, in collaboration with Nike!
Job Description
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Job title: Youth Practitioner (Sessional) - two roles availables
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Location: East London - Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets
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Salary: £15-£17 p/h
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Hours: Up to 15 hours a week with the potential for more. Core hours: 10am-8pm, must be available evenings and occasional weekends
Who are we?
The Outrunners are a running charity based in Hackney, on a mission to empower young people through movement. Backed by an incredible crew of volunteers and partner brands like Nike and Moju, we help young people in East London to build confidence, wellbeing, health and leadership skills.
We deliver free, fun, sociable, youth‑led running and movement sessions for 8–18 year olds every week - during term time and holidays. But we’re about more than just running. We also create spaces for young people to explore creativity and culture, go on exciting trips, access wraparound wellbeing support, and develop the skills and opportunities they need to shape the futures they want.
Over the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of young people and helped push greater diversity within the running world.
Last year we launched an exciting partnership with Nike’s Social and Community Impact team. As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll deliver our programmes across schools in East London, aiming to engage more young people in movement and running.
What do we want?
We are looking for a new sessional Youth Practitioner to work alongside the Youth Programme team to develop and deliver our Nike-funded schools programme across East London.
You need to be passionate about getting young people moving, in particular girls and young women, and believe in the power of excellent youth work. You'll have a good understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by young people living in East London.
What you’ll be working on:
Supporting our movement programmes
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You’ll deliver fun and engaging sessions in schools to young people aged 11-18, alongside teachers and other coaches.
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You’ll work with the Youth Programme Lead and other Youth Practitioners to design movement programmes, with a focus on running and movement whilst also bringing other sports, games and wellness activities.
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You’ll support the development of our programmes targeted at 8-18 year olds outside of schools.
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You’ll undertake administration tasks such as planning sessions, ensuring evaluation forms are completed and uploading data to our database.
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You’ll complete any other business required by management and pitch in to help with other tasks at busy times during the year.
Working with young people and their families
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You’ll develop and maintain relationships with young people and parents.
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You’ll support young people's attendance at approximately 5 races per year (weekends)
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You’ll work with the Youth Programme Team to plan and deliver activities over half-term and summer holidays.
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You’ll ensure safeguarding procedures are upheld for all young people.
Does this sound like you?
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A positive attitude, with lots of energy and enthusiasm and a passion for working with young people
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Someone who enjoys movement/running and sees the importance of encouraging young people out of their comfort zone
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A natural people-person with a high level of empathy, able to make people feel valued, respected and heard
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Reliable with patience, professionalism and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
This job is for you if:
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You have experience of working with young people and their families
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You have experience delivering youth programmes targeted at young people with proven successful outputs
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You have relevant youth work experience/a relevant youth work qualification
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You have a working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
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You have a commitment to, and working understanding of, equality and diversity, with the ability to work in culturally diverse communities, as well as a readiness to challenge discriminatory behaviour
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You have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask
Desirable:
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Experience working in schools
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Experience working with young people in sports and fitness
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Youth work or fitness qualification
What’s in it for you?
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Working alongside aspirational brands such as Nike
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The chance to attend exclusive, exciting events with our brand partners, Nike and MOJU
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Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partners
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Nike-branded kit provided for work, upon passing your probationary
We strongly encourage women from ethnically diverse backgrounds to apply for this role since the project is aimed at ethnically diverse young women. Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, please still apply as we want to hear from a diverse range of people.
The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.
Interested? Here’s how to apply!
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Upload a copy of your CV, and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role, and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.
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If you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview after the closing date.
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If you are not contacted within a month of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.
Please submit your application by 11.59pm on Wednesday 8th July 2026.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the Community Connector provides a first-point-of-contact mental health service within GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The role includes assessments and brief psychosocial interventions, as well as coordinating access to community resources that support mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
Location: East Guildford or Walton-on-Thames
Salary: £30,280 (pro rata if part-time)
Hours: 35 hours per week (East Guildford), 22.5 hours per week (Walton-on-Thames)
Contract type: Permanent
Key responsibilities:
- Work jointly with the Mental Health Practitioner in conducting assessments, including risk assessment, and to work with patients to support them in identifying their socially determined needs and goals, provide self-management tools and facilitate the development of personal support plans
- Provide a range of motivational and structured psychosocial interventions
- Promote independence through an enabling asset-based approach that draws on individuals’ strengths, preferences and ‘natural’ support networks
- Establish effective working relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a ‘joined up’ approach to support plans
- Liaise with, develop and maintain good relations with GPs, practice managers and other health practitioners across mental health and physical health pathways and wider support networks
- Provide continuity throughout recovery; engaging the patient with key services such as Safe Havens, accessing CMHRS, and providing support for those engaged with and leaving CMHRS, and linking into local wellbeing services and activities
- Co-ordinate and support patients to access a range of community services such as wellbeing services, housing providers, family and carer support services, debt and employer advisors where appropriate
- Assist with community resource mapping exercises and maintain a database of community resources; map where there are gaps in provision across the PCN and wider geography and work with other VCS organisations to develop resources where most needed
- Promote and support (where necessary) advised follow up actions from physical health checks for people with serious mental illness
- Support patients to engage with local peer support workers and volunteering services
- Support and supervise any peer support workers linked to PCN
- Work with the service to identify opportunities to expand provision particularly in local communities where there is a lack of service provision identified
- Broker and establish new partnerships between public and voluntary sector agencies to enhance service delivery and access to services
- Develop and sustain professional relationships with service users, partner agencies and appropriate external agencies
- Complete locally agreed quality outcome measures, with patients and to undertake regular reviews
About the organisation:
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you:
- A minimum of 2 years community experience of mental health work
- Experience of delivering brief interventions for mental health needs
- An understanding and ability to work to the confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies of the integrated service
- Good communication and written skills and a commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping
- Ability to interact effectively with the client group, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries
- Ability to break down stigma and barriers associated with working with the client group
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and needs of the client group
- Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community
- Ability to work to all the policies, procedures and standards of the Service and joint working arrangements with key partners
- A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support, and deal with issues which may provoke strong emotions in an objective and professional manner i.e. child protection
- Ability to manage any challenging behaviour, anger and verbal aggression from patients
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, use of email, Outlook, and basic excel skills
- Ability to enter data onto a database as required by the Service
- Ability to travel to and from a number of different locations on a daily basis
- Ability to work flexibly across operational hours and evenings and weekends, where required
- Ability to work co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team (statutory and voluntary) from a service hub
Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources
Safeguarding & Checks:
- This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please specify in your cover letter your preferred location: East Guildford (full time) or Walton-on-Thames (part time)
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Overview
Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) is a pioneering charity aiming to improve the health, wellbeing, educational attainment and employability skills of the local community.
CACT are seeking two enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced individuals to deliver a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Flexible Support Fund employability programme, focusing on 16–24-year-olds living in Greenwich and Bexley who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). In collaboration with the DWP, CACT Employability Officer/s will design and deliver a ‘Youth Hub’ offer to support and guide young people to into Education, Employment or Training opportunities.
Job Purpose
· To work as a member of the ‘DWP Youth Hub’ project team to engage and enable young people to reach their full potential with education, training and employment opportunities.
· The project will provide one-to-one mentoring sessions with wraparound support.
· The postholder will identify and recruit a caseload of young people to support into and sustain their engagement in Education, Employment and Training.
· The programme will provide an opportunity for young people not in education, training or employment in Greater London area to access training and work experience to enable them to attain the skills and confidence to gain employment.
· The post holder will have a broad range of experience in building relationships with individuals from a range of backgrounds, alongside an ability to build and maintain relationships with employers.
· The post holder will co-ordinate and deliver one to one and group coaching sessions. Sessions will address essential skills for employment and provide practical support, interview coaching, careers information and guidance.
· The post holder will facilitate and / or signpost to wellbeing workshops and physical activity sessions to develop improved mindset, healthy lifestyles, mental health and self‐care. Working with multi-agency partners the post holder will seek to identify the barriers that have prevented young people from engaging in education and employment and help them to develop strategies to overcome these challenges
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):
· To provide one to one and group employability coaching sessions; in the community and online, enabling participants to identify, assess, and address barriers to engaging with education, employment, and training, as well as sourcing the most appropriate support.
· Work with young people to understand their strengths and develop person centred, targeted plans to help them achieve positive outcomes. Create individualised progress plans, which include identification of the wraparound support that needs to be provided (e.g., support to access housing or mental health services).
· Work closely with community groups and agencies such as Skills Academies Hubs, Local Integration Hubs, Job Centre Plus, to identify and recruit young people that would benefit most from the programme.
· Support a caseload and develop, contribute to, and deliver interventions to engage young people in education training and employment.
· To develop relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that a suitably diverse life skills and employability offer that meets young people’s needs and abilities.
· To work with local key worker support service to address any barriers to inclusion for young people they are working with.
· As required contribute to multi-agency planning and assessments of young people
· To identify meaningful work placement opportunities for young people internally and externally through partnerships with local businesses, and to manage and support work placements through work placement visits
· To maintain oversight of young people participating in work placements to help them settle in, meet the expectations of their employer or training / education provider, perform at their best, and achieve their action plan goals.
· Regularly review and monitor the progress of young people on the programme and guide interventions / wraparound support.
· Maintain a record of distance travelled which demonstrates how far the participant has travelled since joining the project, for example, in terms of personal development, increased confidence, and greater levels of motivation.
· To maintain a working knowledge of education, safeguarding and effective practice in supporting young people into education, training and employment.
· To hold knowledge of the regions in which we work to maintain an up to date working knowledge of education and training providers and employers locally and ensure that young people are referred and supported into appropriate EET provision.
· Compile and submit all required monitoring to colleagues and the DWP on progress of those young people they are working with. Maintain full and accurate case records within appropriate timescales using the case management system.
· Attend training events, supervision meetings and other team, formal and informal meetings as required to contribute to professional, service and self-development.
· Support young person feedback mechanisms in the design of activities and in the continuous improvement of the project.
· To ensure good quality case studies and stories are shared with colleagues to support the promotion of the programmes.
· Fulfil other duties such as are required from time to time.
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At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), we enrich lives through the unique bond between people and horses. Each year, we support over 39,000 disabled children and adults through activities including riding, carriage driving, and equine assisted programmes such as Quiet Corners and Tea with a Pony. We are pioneers in the therapeutic use of horses, leaders in disability sport, and the only major UK charity focused specifically on the health and wellbeing benefits of bringing people and horses together.
We welcome people of all ages and abilities, including those with physical and learning disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term health conditions, and neurodiversity. With 24% of the UK population classified as disabled, we make a lasting impact through the therapeutic power of horses.
We are looking for an Instructor to be based at our Equestrian Centre in Warwickshire, to help us continue our work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Instructor (non-ridden activities)
Reports to: Centre Manager
Based at: Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Warwickshire
Hours: Part Time 20 hours per week, Monday, Friday and Saturday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £15,859
Role Purpose
The RDA Instructor (Non-Ridden Activities) is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of engaging and inclusive equine-facilitated learning (EFL) and non-ridden sessions at Lowlands Equestrian Centre. The role focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities through meaningful equine-based activities, ensuring a safe, structured, and person-centred approach.
Key Responsibilities
Session Delivery
· Plan and deliver all Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) and non-ridden activities, ensuring sessions are safe, inclusive, and purposeful.
· Lead sessions that promote confidence, communication, independence, and wellbeing.
· Ensure all activities are aligned with RDA values and best practice.
Session Planning
· Design and implement structured session plans tailored to the needs, abilities, and goals of each participant.
· Adapt activities to suit a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
Individualised Support
· Structure non-ridden sessions to meet individual needs, ensuring each participant is appropriately supported and challenged.
· Monitor progress and adjust activities to support development and engagement.
Horse Allocation
· Allocate suitable horses for non-ridden activities based on:
o Participant needs and abilities
o Horse temperament and suitability
· Ensure horses are used appropriately and their welfare is maintained.
Record Keeping
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date session records, including:
o Attendance
o Participant progress and observations
o Any incidents or concerns
Volunteer Training & Support
· Identify, train, and support volunteers involved in non-ridden sessions.
· Provide clear guidance and instruction to ensure safe and effective session delivery.
· Promote best practice and consistency in volunteer support.
Health, Safety & Welfare
· Ensure all sessions are delivered in line with health and safety policies and RDA guidelines.
· Monitor the welfare of both participants and horses, taking appropriate action when required.
· Complete and adhere to relevant risk assessments.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
· Experience of delivering activities in a disability or therapeutic setting.
· Strong understanding of inclusive practice and supporting individuals with additional needs.
· Ability to plan and deliver structured, person-centred sessions.
· Experience of working with and training volunteers.
· Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
· Awareness of health and safety and safeguarding requirements.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Criteria
· Relevant qualification in Equine Facilitated Learning, RDA coaching, education, or therapy.
· Experience of working within an RDA-approved centre.
· First Aid and safeguarding training.
· Background in education, care, or therapy.
· Knowledge of equine behaviour and welfare, particularly in non-ridden contexts.
Personal Attributes
· Patient, empathetic, and inclusive approach.
· Creative and adaptable in session delivery.
· Confident and supportive leader.
· Calm and observant, with strong attention to individual needs.
· Reliable and well-organised.
· Committed to promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and high welfare standards.
At RDA, we harness the power of horses to enrich lives, supporting disabled people through innovative programmes that promote health


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