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Mental Health Lived Experience Practitioner

Are you kind, caring and supportive with good interpersonal and communication skills? Are you passionate about providing a highest quality experience for people with mental health difficulties using GPIMHS.

If you are, then we would love to hear from you!

Position: Lived Experience Practitioner (GPimhs) x2

Location: Epsom and Leatherhead (Integrated Care Partnership PCN)

Hours: Part-time, 21hrs per week

Salary: £16,550

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: 09/03/25

Interviews: w/c 10/03/25

The Project

GPIMHS is an emotional and wellbeing service that supports adults aged over 18 in primary care who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Patients are offered extended consultation times, quick and easy access to practical advice and tailored support for their mental health needs from a multidisciplinary team.

Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, the Lived Experience Practitioner will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. As an integral and highly valued member of the team, the Lived Experience Practitioner will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to people using the service in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey.

In particular, the Lived Experience Practitioner will support the smooth transition of people using the service to other Mental Health services, by helping them to complete recovery and crisis plans for example. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, they will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

The Role

You will make lives better by utilising your lived experience of mental illness or of caring for somebody who has mental health problems. In this Peer Support role, you will contribute to the care and recovery of people using GPIMHS (General Practice Integrated Mental Health Service) and MHICS (Mental Health Integrated Community Services), and help to ensure an accessible, non-stigmatising localised service.

About You

Skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• Lived experience of mental illness or of caring for somebody who has mental health problems.
• Experience accessing primary and / or secondary mental health services.
• Paid or unpaid experience of working in a lived experience role.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office, and willingness to use the Organisation’s IT systems.
• Experience of recovering a meaningful life.
• Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
• Understanding and knowledge of recovery, of the issues and concerns of mental health service users, and of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
• Understanding and knowledge of trauma informed care, and ability to use trauma informed care principles to benefit yourself and others.
• Knowledge and commitment to service user rights.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary teams.

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

You may also have experience in areas such as Counselling, Counsellor, Mental Health Counsellor, Psychology, Social Worker, Social Work, Probation, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Health and Social Care, Mental Health Recovery Worker, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Connect Worker, Community Connect, Social Welfare, Recovery Support Worker. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Unique is a charity that provides accurate and accessible information to empower those looking for answers. Alongside this, we act as a facilitator, helping people connect with each other to share their experiences of rare gene and chromosome disorders.

We work with anyone that has been affected by, or wants to know more about, rare chromosome or gene disorders - whether that’s an individual, a family, a carer, a doctor or a scientist. We believe that by working together, we can find new ways to support and celebrate people living truly unique lives.

Unique has over 30,000 members (individuals, families and professionals) globally but our office is based in Oxted, Surrey, UK.

Unique is seeking an Engagement and Communications Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a hybrid role, based between our office in Oxted, Surrey, and home. At Unique, we provide accurate and accessible medical information and foster a supportive community for those navigating the world of rare chromosome and gene disorders. We believe in the power of shared knowledge and lived experiences to empower and connect people.

As the Engagement and Communications Officer, you will play a vital role in developing and nurturing relationships with our members, including individuals and families affected by rare chromosome disorders, as well as healthcare professionals, educators and social workers. Your key responsibilities will include organizing regional family events, information days, and webinars, managing our online community forums, and overseeing our communications output, including monthly e-newsletters and social media platforms. This role ensures that our members are listened to and supported, raising awareness of what Unique can offer to those who need us, wherever they are in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver Unique’s communications and engagement strategy
• Develop and lead on Unique’s social media strategy
• Organize and deliver both in-person and virtual member meetings
• Promote Unique to multiple audiences, including people/families affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders, healthcare professionals, and others
• Seek ways to increase Unique’s profile
• Nurture relationships with existing Unique members and reach new audiences
• Engage with healthcare professionals, social workers, and other professionals

Please see job description attachment for further responsibilities

Person Specification:

Essential qualities, skills, and experience:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience of developing and delivering communications and engagement strategies using a range of channels, including websites, email, social media, printed materials, and events
• Ability to write clearly for a range of audiences, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Excellent understanding and empathy of the issues those affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders experience
• A can-do attitude, with enthusiasm and creativity
• Ability to meet agreed deadlines, prioritize workload, and maximise the use of time
• A commitment to the aims and objectives of Unique

Desirable qualities, skills, and experience:

• Experience of working in the area of disability/genetics
• Experience of working in the charity/voluntary sector
• Experience of event organizing

Additional requirements:

• To be able to work occasional evenings and weekends (for Unique family events)
• Willing to undertake occasional travel within the UK (for Unique family events)

Your cover letter should explain why you are interested in this post and what makes you ideally suited for the role. Start date: As soon as possible.

We are committed to inclusion, equality, and diversity and welcome applicants from all parts of the community. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please submit your cover letter and CV as soon as possible.

The closing date for this role will be the 7th March and interviews from the 17th March.

4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we are beating cancer.

Head of Patient Involvement

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Reports to: Director of Information and Involvement

Department: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (we're happy to have a conversation around flexible working)

Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 06 March 2025, 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Patient Involvement to join us to provide strategic oversight and management of Cancer Research UK's involvement activity, as well as develop and deliver our involvement strategy to ensure CRUK meets its ambitions to put people affected by cancer at the heart of what we do and involve them in shaping our work as partners.

What will I be doing?

• Lead on the development and delivery of the CRUK wide patient involvement strategy refresh, to encompass all areas of the organization that currently deploy or may benefit from patient involvement, including an evaluation plan to monitor the effectiveness and impact of the strategy.

• Oversee work on patient involvement across all areas of CRUK that would benefit from this across research, fundraising and policy, ensuring adherence to good practice.

• Oversee a strategic approach to the recruitment, and development of an engaged and inclusive network of people affected by cancer, with inspiring supporter journeys, regular communications and a learning plan, to ensure they have a consistently positive experience of working with us. Work in collaboration with volunteering / involvement teams internally and externally.

• Work closely with colleagues in Research and Innovation (R&I) to oversee the delivery of our researcher engagement strategy to inspire, upskill and support researchers to involve people affected by cancer in their work, this includes international research programmes like Cancer Grand Challenge, Research Data Strategy and Clinical trials.

• Provide functional leadership to the patient involvement team, leading a high performing team and ensuring that their time is prioritised effectively to focus on the areas of greatest impact

• Be the CRUK subject matter expert. Build and maintain a deep understanding of developments in involvement to position yourself and CRUK as a thought leader in this space.

• Working with leaders across CRUK to create opportunities for those close to cancer to get involved in our core activity. Influence via robust personal relationships combined with evidence-based insights.

What skills are we looking for?

• Expertise of working with patients in an engagement or involvement role, sensitive to the demands of working with patients and ability to represent patients' views while achieving corporate and strategic goals.

• Knowledge of best practise in the areas of patient / volunteer engagement and journeys, involvement and consultation including impact measurement.

• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent rapport with others, developing productive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience of developing strategies and the ability to lead their implementation

• Strong leadership skills, an empowering leader who is able to provide visible, strong leadership that can motivate, engage and get the best out of people, including through periods of change

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provides a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Please note: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals facing complex mental health and substance misuse challenges? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate specialist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. In this rewarding role, you’ll work alongside psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to provide person centered, therapeutic support that empowers individuals on their journey to recovery. You’ll play a key role in promoting harm reduction strategies, fostering resilience, and helping residents rebuild their lives in a supportive and psychologically informed environment.

Penrose Lewisham ICRS: The Service which runs 24 hours a day. It provides specialist enhanced rehabilitation support to adults typically aged between 18 and 65 who are diagnoses with severe and enduring mental health needs, who would benefit from an intensive rehabilitation and recovery-focused approach. The service operates across two properties in Lewisham, one with eight self-contained rooms and the other with six, both within close proximity to each other. Each site is staffed 24/7 by a minimum of two Mental Health Recovery Workers (MHRWs), including Shift Leads to support the Management Team.

Shift Pattern: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours vary on rota 09:00 - 17:00 face to face in service.

Salary: £18,900

What are we looking for from a Substance Misuse/ Dual Diagnosis Worker?

• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with people of complex backgrounds. Ideally ex-offenders, those with enduring mental health, substance misuse and challenging behaviours
• Experience of assessing needs and strengths, and supporting people with dual diagnosis and complex needs
• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
• Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental illness who use substances 

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to work periodically at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £33,188 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting of £3,000, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Business Accountant. This is a hands-on role in a very busy finance team supporting the delivery of a partnering service to colleagues across the organisation where you will have the opportunity to make an impact through your work every day. 

As the Business Accountant, you will be supporting the Finance Business Partnering team to ensure that robust financial reporting and system controls are in place to underpin sound financial management and the delivery of meaningful performance information. Your work will contribute to informing effective long-term decision-making and protect the financial future of Refuge. Work will be directed by the Senior Finance Business Partner and by other members of the Partnering team as required to achieve departmental and organisational outcomes. 

Please note that this role requires some experience in a similar role and is not an entry level opportunity.

Closing Dtae; 09:00am 4th March 2025

Interview Date: 11th and 12th March 2025

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. 

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.

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

Our Public Health Service plays a vital role in this mission. We're passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities in both Hackney and the City of London. We work collaboratively and creatively to address health inequalities and create a healthier future for all.

The City of London Corporation shares this commitment to community and sustainability. As the governing body of the Square Mile, they play a crucial role in supporting a thriving London and contributing to a flourishing society.

Are you ambitious, focused and ready to do that little bit extra to achieve a positive outcome for people who often struggle to engage with services, are not listened to or who have been passed from service to service?

Public Health for the City and Hackney are recruiting for a post that will deliver an outreach service that will focus on engaging rough sleepers in both boroughs and help them to access services. This is a 12-month Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement grant funded post based in the STEPS (supporting Transitions and Empowering People Service) team.

As a STEPS Rough Sleeper Navigator, you will be responsible for implementing a range of interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support under the direction of the STEPS Team Leader. STEPS is part of the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) coalition, which helps local areas design and deliver better coordinated services for people experiencing multiple disadvantage.

You will undertake a creative and intensive outreach approach to engage rough sleepers and utilise a broad range of highly developed specialist skills, alongside a high level of professional autonomy. The post holder will have the ability to adapt to shifting demands and priorities and lead on named areas of work related to the development of the Hackney and City Initiative.

You will be a big part of a small team, where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised groups. Like STEPS, you will be passionate about changing entrenched social issues and will respond by ‘doing things differently’. You will play an integral part of a team where everyone takes an energetic, flexible and collaborative approach to their work and may be required to contribute to other programmes and work areas across the Public Health Team.

The following criteria is essential for this post:

• A relevant professional or vocational qualification (e.g. nursing, social work, mental health, education, criminal justice, youth work, therapeutic or equivalent)

• Extensive experience of working with adults experiencing multiple disadvantages: substance dependency, enduring mental health conditions, homelessness and involvement in the criminal justice system.

• Experience and knowledge of trauma informed practice

• Experience of case management including assessments, care planning and reviews with clients with intersecting needs

• Knowledge of adult safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures

• Extensive experience of outreach work with underserved populations

• Ability to be creative and flexible to develop relationships with people who find it difficult to engage

• Knowledge of and commitment to the MEAM approach

• An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 06 March 2025 (22.59).

Interview and assessment date: 31 March 2025,

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available.

AV Technician
Location: Based in Kensington, London
Salary: £31,200 - £34,320 per annum - depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Monday to Friday 09.30am-05.30pm (with a one-hour lunch break), plus overtime for Monday Night Lectures, some evening and weekend working required.
Contract: Full-time – Permanent

About The Role
We are seeking an individual to successfully provide technical AV support to deliver events at the Society.

Working within an experienced Venue team, including a Senior AV Technician and with freelance support available, the post-holder will deliver and manage AV requirements for a mix of Society and Venue Hire clients.  

The AV Technician is responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of in-person and hybrid daytime and evening events, providing technical expertise across an array of streaming platforms. 

High quality professional AV performance is central to the delivery of our annual schedule of over 700 events and the post-holder will ensure that the highest standard of quality is met in all areas. 

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Join a small in-house team to support all the Society’s audio-visual requirements, including operating AV equipment, planning for events and AV support during and after events
• Support the Senior AV Technician in the technical production of high-profile, technically complex events and assist in the hands-on delivery of events in line with the programme requirements for the venue.
• Ensure all technical requirements are set up and ready before each event starts.
• Support the Senior AV Technician to ensure that freelancers perform as required onsite and using our equipment.
• Brief and hand over of the relevant event information, A/V requirements and associated files to the freelance team before events. 
• Provide technical support to clients and staff before events and during conferences and other event formats. 

About The Society

The Society The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education. 

The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.

Benefits

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week.
• Office-based with opportunity for occasional home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Generous pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Closing date: 9.30am on Monday 3 March.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full-time permanent

Salary: £39,000 gross, per annum

Closing Date: 16 March 2025

Application: CV & Covering Letter

Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge?  We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team!

The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context.  You will have experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, understand Early Help and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as our lead professionals in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory duty.

We aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.  We are continually evolving and seeking ways to improve and enhance our safeguarding practices and have a number of ambitious plans and projects to support this development as we move forward. 

Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Sales, Head of Safeguarding & Young People Support or Stacey Attwater, Safeguarding Manager 

Some information about the role:

- Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns

- Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload

- Lead professional – Allegation Management

- Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children’s Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS)

For further information, please download the full Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

For applications to be considered, it is essential that both a CV & Supporting Statement are submitted.  Supporting statements should detail how a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person specification.

Without this, we sadly will be unable to progress your application for this role.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

Safer Recruitment - We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the London office)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reports to: CEO

Salary and Benefits: £60-70k (Head of), £70k-85k (Director) depending on experience, plus discretionary annual bonus, 35 days leave per annum (inclusive of bank holidays) and a 6% employer pension contribution.

Learning and Development: We want our people to flourish and grow whilst working for us, helping to contribute towards Future Advocacy’s continued success and impact. This is why we place a big emphasis on learning and development.

Why join us?

Future Advocacy is a global agency, currently based in London and Brussels, that puts cutting-edge advocacy, campaigning and communications tools into the hands of individuals and organisations working to create a better future. 

We are highly skilled at:

• Designing winning advocacy strategies and delivering impactful global government relations work
• Mobilising targeted and powerful campaigns for change
• Strategic communications strategies and social media management 
• Research, analysis, policy development and writing 
• Training in all aspects of strategy, lobbying, campaigning, and media work

We are proud to work for some fantastic clients seeking to make the world a better place. Current and previous clients include the Jamie Oliver Group; Movember; the Elton John AIDS Foundation; WaterAid; the Brave Movement; Bite Back 2030; World Food Programme; Islamic Relief; Gates Foundation; Sarah Brown’s TheirWorld; NHS, Wellcome Trust, World Wide Web Foundation, Open Data Institute, and the Pathways for Prosperity Commission which was co-chaired by Melinda Gates. 

Our Founder/CEO previously was Director of the ONE campaign across Europe for seven years, responsible for all ONE’s policy, campaigns, digital, media, and advocacy work. He was a key architect of the Make Poverty History Campaign; Movement Director for the anti-slavery organisation Walk Free; and an Executive Director of the UK Labour Party. 

The Role 

Future Advocacy is hiring for a creative Head of Digital Campaigns or Director of Digital Campaigns to play a big role in our growing team.  We are looking for a creative and bold digital nativist who is skilled at using disruptive and innovative tactics to drive political change, especially in the context of rising populist narratives. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, and contribute to, some very exciting and impactful projects. 

It is an exciting time to join the organisation. The Digital Campaigns Head/Director will play a key role in a major new project supported by the Gates Foundation to create a Strategic Communications and Advocacy Lab (SCAL) in the UK, Germany, EU and France.  The goal of SCAL is to shift the dominant political narratives around international “aid” and create political space for more government action in this area. You will work closely with the Founder/CEO; the Director of Advocacy and Communications in London; and the Director of our EU Office in Brussels; as part of our small, happy, and dynamic team. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Designing, delivering and evaluating digital communication strategies and activations in our key markets
• Designing, delivering and evaluating creative campaigns online
• Overseeing our social listening, gathering insights to inform online campaign strategy
• Driving content generation strategy and delivery for our clients and Future Advocacy’s own channels
• Developing tactics to counter the tactics of populist nativists seeking to undermine social justice and equality
• Overseeing the maintenance and development of Future Advocacy’s digital channels
• Expanding our digital communication offer to clients
• Contributing to business development
• Leading and contributing to client projects 
• Developing materials and delivering training 
• Other tasks as required 

Skills and Experience

You will have all, or very nearly all, of the following: 

• A confident and creative digital native who has a strong track record in using a range of innovative tactics to disrupt and drive political change
• A strong track record in designing and delivering impactful digital and communication strategies to disrupt narratives and drive change
• A strong track record of designing and delivering creative campaigns (including online)
• A strong understanding of making effective use of digital channels to disrupt narratives and drive change
• A strong track record of designing and running advertising campaigns to disrupt narratives and drive change
• A strong track record in gathering insights from social listening platforms to inform campaign strategies
• A strong understanding of the third sector (NGOs, Think Tanks, Foundations etc) and a strong third sector network
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to manage competing priorities 
• The entrepreneurial drive to develop our digital communications offer for clients
• Experience in hiring and managing agencies and sub-contractors 
• Design skills and/or a good design eye would be an asset

Our Culture

Our culture and values are very important to us, allowing us to thrive in a fast changing world. The key values that drive us at Future Advocacy are:

• Always Learning: We constantly strive to improve the work we do, as a team and as individuals.
• Impactful: We define success in terms of the impact our work has on making the world more equal, sustainable and more prosperous.
• Supportive: We are open, responsive, positive and supportive to each other and to others.

Apply for this Job

Please apply using the button below with your CV and cover letter of no more than 500 words by 5pm GMT on 23rd March 2025, indicating whether you are applying for Head of Digital Campaigns or Director of Digital Campaigns.

First round interviews will be held (online) in early April.

If we’re both excited to proceed, second interviews will be held in person, where we will ask you to complete a written task.

Future Advocacy is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability.  We particularly encourage applications from members of groups that are currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people. 

We are happy to discuss flexible working and other adjustments on a case by case basis.

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Income function of the Finance Department in a world-renowned setting and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. You will ensure that financial data is accurate, with all income accurately processed, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Set up new customers and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the customer master file
• Assume responsibility for the upkeep of the sales ledger ensuring the ageing is current and that cash is allocated and matched correct within customer accounts
• Raise sales invoices for all income streams within the Museum group and related entities
• Regularly correspond with customers and maintain an audit trail to ensure effective and efficient credit control across the group
• Develop relationships with all departments to build an understanding of the need for efficient credit controls, whilst maintaining good relations with high profile customers requiring sensitive handling
• Raising of intercompany invoices monthly as requested by management accountants
• Recover, check and input GPC returns to the GL, ensuring compliance with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are attached
• Have regard for PCI regulations and take credit card payments as required
• Preparing, completing and filing paperwork timely and accurately
• Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
• Provide accurate and timely analysis, as directed, on the status of outstanding debtors to management to highlight risk areas

Person Specification:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
• IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work well with others and take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build strong working relationships within the Museum and with customers.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site 2-3 days a week.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Merton Domestic Abuse Team team in Surrey, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is a hybrid working role based in Merton Civic Centre.

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:

• Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
• Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
• Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.

You will need:

• A knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
• A good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
• Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
• Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
• Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join our Kent Family Service in Kent.

£28,949.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The role of an IDVA is to address the safety of victims and survivors at high risk of harm. IDVAs work with their customers from the point of crisis by safety planning and risk assessing using the DASH to ascertain the level of risk to the victim. They will also raise awareness of male domestic abuse with partners and within the community.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Look Ahead IDVAs have the personal qualities required to manage customer expectations alongside the responsibilities of their role. Day to day IDVA activities include:
* Manage client referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork.
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere.
* Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.
* Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals.
* Support Customers to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.
* Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
* Attending all court and Case Management hearings with or as a representative for clients.
* Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
* Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents.
* Creating a safety plan with clients.
* Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
* Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
* Encouraging customers to attend relevant programmes when appropriate i.e Own My Life.

This role's shift patterns is Mon- Fri: 9am-5pm

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
* Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

What you'll bring:

Essential:
* IDVA qualification
* Previous experience managing a caseload

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description

Job Title: Community Engagament Coordinator x2

Location: At least once a week in our head office in Vauxhall, weekly visits to our refuge’s (travel expenses will be covered) and homeworking
Salary: £28,104 per annum inclusive of London weighting if applicable
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a community engagement coordinator who is passionate about supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence and other forms of abuse. The community engagement coordinator will work as part of a team of the community engagement service working across East, West and South London. The key aims of this new service are to build relationships with specialist providers across south, west, and east London, where our services are clustered, to develop a menu of enhanced support opportunities to meet survivors’ social, health and financial needs.

This is a very important role in Refuge, which will make a real difference to the lives of the women and children that Refuge supports every day. Together as a team, you will create pathways to decrease social inclusion, increase participation in community activities, employment, education and training. You will be skilled at working with a diverse range of audiences and will be adept at creating and developing new partnerships and pathways that improve the lives of survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 17 March 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 24 March 2025

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Lambeth.

£23,776.10 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The role of the Specialist Support Worker is to enable our customers to develop greater independence and fulfilling lives. As part of your role, you will be required to oversee Medication compliance, provide practical support to those with general needs issues.

What you'll do:
Medication Observance:

- Support people who are struggling with medication concordance between the hours of 8am to 8pm 7 days a week

- Complete home visits to observe customers take medication in the borough of Lambeth- Brixton, Streatham, West Norwood, Kennington, Clapham, Oval, and Vauxhall

- Able to lone work in the community- Using available forms of transport to complete home visits.

- Support people who are stepping down to more independence. This could be from registered to lower support accommodation; people returning to their homes after prolonged hospital admission.

Key Support Working:
- You will work with clients diagnosed with a mental health condition and living within the borough of Lambeth in their own homes.
- Your role as a support worker is to enable the customer to develop greater independence and fulfilling lives.
- As part of your role, you will be required to oversee all Support planning and Risk management plans and maintain contact with the customers on an agreed basis.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Working well as part of a group or team as well as independently
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs, you will not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

What you'll bring:

Essential:
* Excellent organisational skills
* Emotional resilience
* Able to assess risk.
* Computer literate
* Self-reflection
* Ability to work independently.
* Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing people with mental health needs

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for Full Job Description