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Are you passionate about working with Young Carers and making a lasting difference? 

Are you experienced at working with young people and the network of professionals who support them?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Apply to join the Carers´ Hub team as our Young Carers Support Worker. This rewarding role sits within the Young Carers Service and the successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking assessment with young carers and their families in order to identify their needs and develop a support plan.

You will work directly with young carers aged 5 and up to achieve positive outcomes, identifying and preventing inappropriate caring responsibilities through whole-family assessments and reviews and ensuring that young carers and their families have access to a range of emotional and practical support appropriate to their needs. You’ll also work closely with the Young Carers Team Leader to support the delivery of our young carers activities programme.

We are looking for someone who has a real passion about our mission and with proven ability in communicating sensitively with children, young people and their families.  You will have excellent organisational skills and be proficient in the use of IT.  You will need to be available for occasional evening and weekend work.

You will have experience working with vulnerable children and young people and will have a strong grasp of the realities of being a young carer in an inner city London borough. 

About Us
Carers' Hub is an independent local charity based in Brixton and works with carers aged five upwards. Whether financial, educational or otherwise, we seek to limit the challenges that unpaid carers face. We achieve this by improving carer’s wellbeing,  connecting carers to support and training opportunities, awareness raising and influencing local policy. 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Birthday Leave

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Hybrid working

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 2nd April

Interviews: Tuesday 8th April, at 336 Brixton Road

Would you like to be part of a global effort to eliminate hepatitis C? We would welcome enthusiastic applicants with a passion for delivering services to underrepresented communities to join our efforts and ensure we reach out to as many service-users as possible, enabling what can be lifesaving treatment for many.  

We are looking to expand our community team in the North East and Cumbria and are keen to hear from applicants who may have experience within substance misuse services, supporting volunteers or may have been personally affected by hepatitis C. 

We are currently looking for a skilled Peer Support Lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills. We require a good standard of education and welcome creativity

Working under the guidance of the existing Peer Programme Manager and as a crucial team member in this area, the successful applicant will be integral to the continuation and development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers specifically across the North of this Operational Delivery Network. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings and ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. 

This post will require extensive travel across the region, and it is essential for the post holder to hold a driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with proven fundraising experience to help shape and grow Northern Ballet’s individual giving programmes. With a dual focus on donor stewardship and using data and our CRM database to drive success, the successful candidate will play a key role in engaging our supporters and ensuring the smooth operation of our Development department.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and steward relationships with individual supporters across all levels of giving.
• Use the Spektrix CRM database to identify and research potential donors, building a strong pipeline of support.
• Create and implement a programme of appeals to support key fundraising campaigns for the Company.
• Work alongside colleagues to deliver bespoke supporter events in Leeds and in venues across the UK.
• Support the efficient running of the Development department.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of using and interrogating databases, preferably Spektrix
• Ability and confidence to steward and engage with a range of supporters and to represent Northern Ballet at events
• Experience of prospect research and an understanding of how to maximise supporter journeys- acquisition, engagement, retention and income generation
• Experience of monitoring income and expenditure and analysing data
• Understanding of data protection legislation
• Knowledge of email marketing systems, preferably Dotdigital
• Experience running fundraising appeals
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage competing priorities, with excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience in a development role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in the work and impact of Northern Ballet
• Excellent team player with a positive and collaborative approach to work

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of fundraising and cultural sector in Yorkshire, London and nationally
• Experience of working in the arts or charity sector

Other details

• Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience plus excellent benefits
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Closing date for applications: 21 March 2025, 17.00pm
• Interviews will take place in Leeds week commencing 31 March 2025

Child and Family Specialist – Ealing SAFE Evolve 

About Anna Freud 
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Anna Freud’s commitment to EDI
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About the role
We are looking for a Child and Family Specialist to join our partnership with the London Borough of Ealing, delivering early intervention support to children, young people, and families with moderate mental health needs. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, trauma-informed, and mentalization techniques, you will provide direct interventions in schools, homes, and community settings. You will also collaborate with multi-agency professionals to strengthen the support network for young people.

What you will be doing
In this role, you will provide individual and group therapeutic support to children, young people, and families in schools, homes, and community settings. You will assess mental health needs using observation, interviews, and psychological assessment tools, delivering evidence-based interventions tailored to each case. Working collaboratively with carers, teachers, and social workers, you will enhance multi-agency support networks and promote understanding of children’s mental health. A key part of your role will involve delivering training and consultation to school staff and other professionals, ensuring best practices in mental health support. You will also supervise and support Wellbeing Practitioners, offering guidance to maintain high standards of care. Additionally, you will manage risk, adhere to safeguarding policies, and maintain strong communication across education, health, and social care sectors. Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring the success of the Ealing Early Intervention Service and improving outcomes for young people.

What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you will need a recognised qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Family Therapy, or a related field, alongside experience working therapeutically with children and young people, including those with SEND and Care Experienced backgrounds. A strong understanding of neurodiversity-informed and trauma-informed approaches is essential, as is experience in safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency collaboration. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to manage workloads effectively, and experience delivering training to professionals in education, social care, and healthcare.

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working) Greenford Service Centre (UB6 9LB), and occasionally at Anna Freud, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH. There will also be remote working.

Contract duration
Permanent 

Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Friday 21 March 2025.
Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than 28 March 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews
Interviews will be held week commencing 1 April 2025.

How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply’ button to find out more. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Family Support Worker (SHS School Practitioner)

Location: St Paul’s Trust School (Secondary) - Birmingham B12 8NJ

Hours: 5 days per week term time only - 35 hours per week plus inset days

Salary: £22,274 - £24,796 per annum (This is the actual salary)

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025.

Interview dates: Interviews will be held online the week commencing 17th March with second interviews in school the following week.

Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date, and as such we encourage you to submit applications early to avoid disappointment.

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. 

Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on. 

St. Paul’s Secondary School is a small independent school located in the heart of Balsall Heath.

Our provision is targeted to meet the special educational needs of young people, aged 11 – 16 years, who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

In previous settings our pupils have exhibited challenging behaviours, which are frequently associated with a wide range of complex conditions, including ASD, ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties and challenging behaviour.

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day. As a Family Support Worker, you will work in close partnership with the children, families and school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children we support. 

You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality, engagement in learning, improved behaviour in school and the local community as well as improving social and emotional regulation and well-being.

You will have excellent relationship building and communications skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people. 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support

• working in an educational or outreach environment 

• working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn

• Delivering family support

• working with families from diverse communities

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find here.

As an employer we offer:

• Perkbox membership 

• Employee assistance programme

• Life assurance 

• Pension scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.   

School-Home Support​ ​takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Family Support Worker (SHS School Practitioner)

Location: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby 

Hours: 5 days per week term time only - 35 hours per week

Salary: £22,274 - £24,796 per annum (This is the actual salary)

Contract type: Fixed term contract until August 2027

Closing date: Monday 04th April 2025

Interview dates: Interviews will be held online week commencing 28th April 2025

Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date, and as such we encourage you to submit applications early to avoid disappointment.

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. 

Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on. 

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day. As a Family Support Worker, you will work in close partnership with families and school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children we support. 

You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality, engagement in learning, improved behaviour in school and the local community as well as improving social and emotional regulation and well-being.

You will have excellent relationship building and communications skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people. 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support

• working in an educational or outreach environment 

• working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn

• Delivering family support

• working with families from diverse communities

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find here.

As an employer we offer:
 

• Perkbox membership 

• Employee assistance programme

• Life assurance 

• Pension scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

School-Home Support​ ​takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Role purpose 

• Deliver support to schools and colleges to enable them to take a whole school approach to combat sexism and sexual harassment – including delivering teacher training, student workshops and intensive support meetings and developing resources. 

• Deliver the Awards Scheme to recognise and reward schools and colleges that take outstanding action to combat sexism and sexual harassment. 

• Write a report on tackling sexism and sexual harassment in the education system and undertake lobbying activities to encourage government and educational institutions to implement report recommendations.
   

Job details 

Job title: Programme Coordinator (Schools) 

Reports to: Acting Director 

Salary: £32,000 pro rata 

Hours: Part-time; 21 hours per week (flexible hours - can be worked on 3 days or spread across 4 or 5 days) 

Location: Flexible (home working, based in our co-working space in London or hybrid). Occasional office attendance desirable (e.g. once a month). Some travel to schools and other venues across the UK will be required (expenses will be paid for travel, excluding travel to the office). 

Status and contributions: Fixed term contract until end of June 2026 with a two-month probationary period. There may be the possibility of this being extended, subject to funding. UK Feminista will make pension contributions of 5% of gross salary. 

The post-holder will work in a small team, reporting to the Acting Director and working alongside the Senior Programme Manager (Commercial Sexual Exploitation). 
 

About UK Feminista 

UK Feminista works for a society in which women and girls live free from sexism and violence. We campaign for systemic change so that women can enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. We exist to tackle the root causes of sex inequality.   

As part of our vision and in line with our partners, UK Feminista recognises prostitution, pornography and lap dancing as forms of commercial sexual exploitation. We further recognise a woman’s right to access a legal, free, safe abortion as fundamental to women’s reproductive rights.

Our values:  

• Feminist - We are a feminist organisation which recognises and actively works against discrimination.  

• Collectivism – We are compassionate and acknowledge our mutual responsibility to support one another, stay connected, share knowledge and contribute to collective efforts.   

• Adaptable – We work flexibly and dynamically, taking initiative and staying curious so we can learn from each other and respond to our changing environment.  

• Professionalism – We are a passionate team of experts motivated to deliver high quality, evidence-based campaigns with integrity. We are committed to collaborating with other experts and working to amplify the voices of survivors.  

• Ambitious – We are bold and ambitious for change in society. We are also ambitious for our people, who we support to develop and thrive.  
   

Our current strategic priorities: 

1. Combating commercial sexual exploitation – our long-term goal is that the government adopts laws to effectively combat commercial sexual exploitation and support victim-survivors.  

We work with survivors, policy makers and practitioners to combat commercial sexual exploitation. We provide the Secretariat for the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Commercial Sexual Exploitation. We also provide the Secretariat for A Model For Scotland and the Co-Secretariat for Not For Sale. 

2. Tackling sexism and sexual harassment in schools and colleges – our long-term goal is that all schools and colleges take effective action against sexism and sexual harassment. 

We conduct research, provide training and resources to schools, and run a national award scheme which recognises schools that take outstanding action against sexism.
 

UK Feminista is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, established for charitable purposes. Our work is governed by a Board of Directors. 

Further information about UK Feminista’s work is available on our website.   

 
Job description 

Key responsibilities 

Schools programme 

• Lead on organising and delivering live teacher training – online and in-person 

• Lead on organising and delivering in-person student workshops and student working party meetings 

• Manage relationship with schools and colleges receiving intensive support and deliver regular support meetings to enable them to implement a whole school approach action plan 

• Lead delivery of Awards Scheme (including encouraging applications and organising awards ceremony) 

• Develop schools programme resources, case studies and training materials 

• Gather evidence base on experiences of schools and colleges in combating sexism and sexual harassment

• Write and produce a report on combating sexism and sexual harassment in schools and colleges to disseminate nationally 

• Undertake schools programme related direct and indirect lobbying activities in conjunction with team members and in line with lobbying strategy (including monitoring relevant parliamentary activity, writing letters, attending meetings, organising events, drafting consultation responses, drafting parliamentary briefings, writing parliamentary questions and drafting and distributing press releases and press quotes) 

• Job share the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead with Acting Director and undertake safeguarding responsibilities to a high standard 

• Build relationships with relevant external organisations (such as trade unions, charities and local authorities) and represent the organisation at relevant meetings to promote and progress objectives of schools programme 

• Manage schools programme inbox and promote schools programme initiatives (including writing termly schools programme mailing list updates and ad hoc website content)

• Keep accurate and robust financial records and liaise with Acting Director about schools programme spending 

• Produce data reports and work in conjunction with Acting Director to write funding progress reports and support the writing of funding applications related to schools programme 

• Undertake regular monitoring and recording processes for schools programme, including via Google Analytics and other internal monitoring processes, in order to monitor funding targets and inform funder reports and organisational outputs 

• Manage relationship with external commercial contractors undertaking schools programme-related work on ad hoc basis 

General 

• Actively supporting team members (including proof reading, fact checking and providing feedback on organisational publications and reports, keeping organisational contacts databases up to date, and making proactive contributions in team meetings) 

• Uphold UK Feminista’s values and policies, including the Equal Opportunities policy, and play an active role in their successful implementation 

• Contribute to the successful implementation of UK Feminista’s organisational strategy and programme workplans 

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this document. 
 

Person specification 

Skills, knowledge and experience  

Essential:

• Excellent understanding of sex inequality in the UK, including violence against women and girls, sexism in schools and how intersecting forms of discrimination impact individual experiences 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences to engage and influence others 

• Experience of public speaking and confidence to deliver training independently to large audiences 

• Experience of delivering workshops or lessons to children or young people, including the ability to deal with challenging behaviour and establish rapport quickly with new groups of students 

• Experience of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and maintaining excellent working relationships through successful partnership working

• Excellent political judgment and the ability to manage points of conflict in a professional manner and in line with organisational values, such as when responding to difficult questions whilst delivering a presentation

• Experience of collecting and analysing data to monitor impact and progress and to write high-quality and accessible reports

• Experience of organising successful events 

• Excellent organisation and time management skills  

• Experience of managing a varied workload to achieve objectives and targets

• Excellent IT skills

• Knowledge of the education sector 

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practise 
   

Desirable: 

• Experience of developing and improving teaching resources and training materials to meet objectives 

• Understanding of issues relating to commercial sexual exploitation 

• Understanding of parliamentary systems and processes 

• Experience of working in a small team in the third sector, including giving and receiving constructive feedback 

• Experience of undertaking the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead 

• Experience of writing progress reports to external funders 

Skills and experience may have been gained from paid or voluntary work. 
 

Personal qualities  

• Commitment to the aims and values of UK Feminista 

• Team-player: 
  - willingness to regularly provide and receive constructive feedback in support of achieving organisational objectives  
  - willingness to work collaboratively and flexibly in a small team to deliver shared priorities  
  - willingness to provide support to team members when necessary 
  - willingness to proactively contribute ideas and knowledge in team meetings 

• Proactive:  
  - enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work independently 
  - able to organise, plan and deliver work under pressure and ahead of time 
  - able to take responsibility and ownership over own work, including through applying a high attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality and asking for support when needed 
  - willingness to learn and develop 

• Resourceful and adaptable:  
  - solutions-focused, a ‘can-do’ attitude and able to demonstrate initiative when facing challenges 
  - able to maximise outputs from a small budget and limited time 
  - ability to work responsively to a changing context and to the timelines of external stakeholders

Note: UK Feminista is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those who come into contact with the organisation. We ensure all our staff are vetted to the appropriate standard for the role undertaken, and that staff are supported and trained to undertake safeguarding responsibilities to a high standard.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before an offer of employment is confirmed. UK Feminista is committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. UK Feminista undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. We would be very happy to discuss the nature of convictions if applicants have any concerns. To arrange a confidential phone call, please contact UK Feminista.

The Children's Society 'Vaping' Project Worker 

 Project Worker Essex based in Chelmsford working County Wide

 Salary: £29,855.00 per annum / £16,137.84 pro rata

Part time 20 hour position available

Contract end date 31st December 2027

We are currently looking for an innovative and motivated group worker/ youth worker to join our dynamic, ambitious team. 

We wish to recruit a Vaping Practitioner to cover the County of Essex, based both at home and within our central office in Chelmsford. This person will deliver the work of The Children's Society to children & young people who are engaged in vaping through the use of individual support and group work, thereby ensuring the children and young people are educated on harm reduction methods and have access to quitting and reduction support.

This role sits within Youth Impact, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. 

Your experience is key in securing this role:

In order to be successful in this role, you must have: 

-Experience working with young people in a group and one to one setting

-Have understanding of the risks and vulnerabilities young people face especially in relation to vaping

-Have access to a car and a full UK driving license

-Be able to use IT to support case recording and calendar management

You will need substantial experience in working with vulnerable children and young people either in a paid or unpaid capacity.  You will have experience of developing and facilitating groups with young people and delivering one to one support both virtually and face to face in the school, community or home setting.

Ideally but not essentially you will have, or be working towards a relevant professional qualification e.g. a Diploma/Certificate in Youth and Community work, counselling, social care or related NVQ or have relevant experience in these fields.

As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous pro rata holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and agile and flexible working.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way. 

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer. 

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. 

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is on 4th April 2025. If after 14 days we receive enough applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 25th March onwards.

Interviews will be held on 8th April.

IN1

Contracted Weekly Hours:37.5. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Contract type:12 months

Salary:                                  £24,258 per year

Annual Leave:                      25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum

Location:                                Based in Bournemouth, for regular travel across BCP with travel across Dorset likely. Hybrid working option when not on visits.

International Care Network (ICN) is a Christian charity whose aim is to help to rebuild the lives of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. The resettlement team work closely with local authorities and other organisations to support families on government resettlement schemes to find their feet, build healthy relationships, and successfully integrate into our community. We are looking for an experienced support worker (ideally one to be a male, but open to all applicants) to support individuals and families under all relevant government resettlement schemes (predominantly Afghan, but not limited to), who have been resettled in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Dorset. ICN provides benefits to staff including:

• Company pension scheme.
• Travel costs paid for at 45p per mile, not including travel to and from work.
• Staff welfare opportunities including socials and access to external clinical supervision.
• Training opportunities relevant to role.

ICN will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in our employment policies and practices. Our aim is to promote diversity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination because of gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity or membership or non-membership of a trade union or political beliefs. We will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.

ICN take the safeguarding of service users, staff and volunteers very seriously, with a robust safeguarding policy and process in place. As part of this ICN are committed to developing a safe culture ensuring that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our service users and staff, including requiring relevant DBS checks to be taken for roles working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Step into a transformative journey with Working Options.

We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference.

This year we aim to reach over 90,000 young people in-person and over 2.5 million online. 

As a Project Coordinator you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.

If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.

Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions, via the applicant pack linked below.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who:

* Has a genuine interest in our work.
* Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Is self-motivated.
* Has excellent attention to detail.
* Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
* Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
* Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
* Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
* Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
* Has high computer literacy.

While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across the England today.

Circles Network are working in Partnership with The Edmunds Trust to host a programme known as the Keyworker Collaborative. We are recruiting to our dynamic team who support children, young people and adults, up to the age of 25. We work alongside Autistic and Learning Disabled people who have additional mental illness that puts them at risk of hospitalisation or who are hospitalised and who are registered with a GP in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough. Using personed centred and trauma informed approaches our team members get to know young people and support them to have their voices, choices and opinions heard. They support them to navigate the systems of health, education and social care ensuring that they are informed and the focus of all proffesionals involved in the lives. The Keyworker programme is a national initiative and part of NHS England's long term plan. The programme is in its forth year of operation in Cambridgeshire and Peteborough, starting as a piolot project in 2021 and is funded by the ICB. 

School Improvement Programmes Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Full-time £38,814 - £43,139 per annum (depending on experience and FTE)

Reporting to: Head of Programmes and Network

Line Managing: 1–2 persons

Contract Type: 12-months fixed-term (Maternity Cover- might be potentially extended)

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00 from Monday to Friday. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) and we are open to flexible working requests. 

Start Date: June 2025 (Specific date to be agreed)

Location: This is a blended-working role with two in-office days (Tuesday-Thursday) during term time and the flexibility to work from home during school holidays. Occasional travel to schools and events will be required. We are currently based at Resource for London near Holloway Road station, however, our office will be moving to another location in London in the coming months. 

About the role

The School Improvement Programmes Manager will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of three national programmes: Growing the Top, the SEND Developmental Peer Review, and the Trust Leaders’ Network.

Working closely with the Review Programmes Manager, they will provide leadership to the programmes team, ensuring high-quality programme management and embedding scalable and sustainable processes to support our ambition of reaching over half a million children annually by 2027.

The School Improvement Programmes Manager will line-manage Programme Leads and Partnership Coordinators and will act as a role model, coaching and supporting colleagues in addressing complex and sensitive issues raised by schools and programme facilitators. With a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, they will foster a culture of continuous improvement.

As a middle leader in a matrix team, they will possess the ability to influence and inspire colleagues across different teams and levels. They will be collaborative and adaptable, able to navigate complexity while ensuring clarity of purpose and shared accountability. They will bring strong emotional intelligence, motivating and empowering others to lead while providing the necessary guidance and support to maintain high standards of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

The School Improvement Programmes Manager will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:

1. Programme Management

• Oversee programme delivery, ensuring high-quality, impact and continuous improvement.

• Lead the design and content development for programme events, in collaboration with senior leaders.

• Monitor data and feedback trends to maintain excellent partner experience and engagement.

• Act as a point of escalation for delivery challenges, collaborating with senior leaders and other teams to resolve issues.

• Ensure budgets are managed effectively, reporting any variances to the Finance and Operations Manager.

2. Programme Development

• Lead practitioner advisory groups, setting agendas, facilitating meetings and using insights to shape programme direction.

• Recruit and support programme facilitators, ensuring they meet Challenge Partners' high standards.

• Lead the design and delivery of two programme facilitator training sessions, in collaboration with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

• Oversee the group matching process for schools participating in Growing the Top and the SEND Developmental Peer Review. 

• Work with the Partnerships Team to support school recruitment and retention.

• Implement scalable onboarding and induction processes to enhance partner engagement.

3. Line Management & Team Leadership

• Oversee ways of working within the programmes team, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with Challenge Partners’ culture, strategy and priorities.

• Provide high-quality line management, including regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and return-to-work support.

• Identify and facilitate professional development opportunities for direct reports. 

• Ensure accountability and high standards in programme delivery.

4. Leadership Responsibilities for all Managers

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to develop team members’ potential.

• Drive innovation and professional development, aligning with Challenge Partners’ vision and growth strategy.

• Collaborate with Managers across teams to align efforts, ensuring a seamless experience for our school and trust partners.

• Contribute to organisational strategy, future planning, and priorities as part of the middle leadership team.

5. General Responsibilities

• Champion Challenge Partners’ vision, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Take ownership of personal development and actively contribute to team learning.

• Work flexibly, undertaking additional duties as required.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and welfare for yourself and others.

• Attend events and external meetings, which may require travel and occasional overnight stays.

Person Specification

• Strong commitment to our vision, mission

• Proven experience in delivering programmes or projects

• Knowledge or experience of the education sector

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in leading teams and developing others (formal line management experience is not required if transferable people management skills can be demonstrated)

• Proactive in improving processes, identifying risks and solving problems

• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing needs

How to apply

We would really welcome your application via Be Applied. Application deadline: by 09:30am on Monday 24th March 2025. 

A note on AI 

At Challenge Partners, we are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We don’t use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for recruitment - applications are reviewed by members of the team.

Whilst we recognise that AI can be a useful tool for tasks like proofreading, we encourage you to share genuine examples from your own experience so we can better understand your unique skills and perspective. Authenticity is important to us and we want to hear your voice throughout the application process.

DEI Statement

Challenge Partners is committed to further enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our team and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Safeguarding Statement

Challenge Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, beneficiaries and staff. We expect all employees, consultants and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment or contracts with us are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references. 

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.

We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families. 

Role: Bereavement Support Service Co-ordinator – London
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 3-year fixed term contract
Rate: £31,500 (plus £2000 London Weighting) per annum
Reporting to: Bereavement Support Service Lead - South
Base: Flexible hybrid working between home and one of Child Bereavement UK’s London Centres

Child Bereavement UK is delighted to be recruiting into a new role based in London and will be part of our South Bereavement Service Team. This is a split post working primarily as a Bereavement Support Practitioner with a focus on families bereaved by sudden and traumatic death with the additional responsibility of assisting the Bereavement Support Service Lead to provide and evaluate the service including supervisory responsibility for members of the team.

This will include supporting the Bereavement Support Service Lead to manage additional funded projects which will require the postholder to develop and facilitate networks with families, schools impacted by a traumatic death, and develop cross referral pathways and networks with third sector organisations supporting people impacted by a traumatic death; drug and alcohol use, suicide, violent crime and mental ill health.

The charity has a Bereavement Service in West and East London, but the initial focus of this role will be in Kensington and Chelsea.

Child Bereavement UK offers a generous package of benefits including an employee assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme.

Applicants should have a recognised, health, social care, or counselling qualification, experience in working with children, young people and families, excellent communication skills and be passionate about supporting bereaved families and those whose roles bring them into contact with these families.

Closing date: Thursday 27 March 2025
Interviews: 2 April 2025 (In person) Child Bereavement UK, c/o The Beethoven Centre,174 Third Avenue, Queens Park, London, W10 4JL
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis.
We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check.

The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

No agencies please.

Make an Impact: Join us as a Sale and Marketing Executive at NFER
As a Sales and Marketing Executive, you’ll play a crucial role in promoting our assessments, engaging with schools, and driving revenue growth through targeted campaigns. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a globally respected charity, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Salary: £30,000–£34,000 per annum (non-negotiable)
Annual Leave: 30 days plus 4 paid closure days and bank holidays
Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions
Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave
Flexible Working: Hybrid setup with 1 day a month in Slough office, full-time (35 hours). Also open to flexible working from day 1 including compressed hours and job share.

JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Sales and Marketing Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our collaborative Product Marketing team, working together to engage schools, build lasting relationships, and promote our assessment solutions. You'll be part of a supportive and motivated team that shares ideas, celebrates successes, and works towards a common goal.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a team-oriented environment, is eager to drive revenue, and enjoys building strong customer relationships while delivering creative and effective marketing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support sales activities – engage with schools, provide quotes, and manage customer queries.
• Drive marketing campaigns – create compelling content, manage social media, and optimise digital channels.
• Coordinate events – organise webinars, school engagement activities, and product launches.
• Analyse market insights – use data to refine strategies, improve engagement, and enhance product positioning.
• Maintain compliance – ensure GDPR and ethical marketing standards are met.

PERSON SPECIFCATION
Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in sales and marketing, preferably within education or a related sector but not essential.
• Strong communication and writing skills – you can create engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills – able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Confidence with digital platforms – social media, email marketing, Google Ads, and CRM tools.
• Analytical mindset – comfortable working with data and reporting on campaign effectiveness.

Other roles you may have experience of include: Sales executive, Marketing executive, sales and marketing coordinator, CRM executive, junior marketing officer.

WHY NFER?

At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will commence from 17th March 2025.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to support you and ensure a positive experience. For further details, please review the Job Information Pack.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.