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Reports to: Director of Programmes, with a dotted line to Head of Who’s Losing Learning Campaign
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Hybrid with 50% office presence
Contract: Permanent; full time
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience (+6% employer pension contribution)
Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 2nd February
The Task Ahead
As The Difference moves from its early start-up phase into the delivery of our 2025-30 strategy, our programmes and sector-influencing work are expanding to reach more schools and to deepen our impact.
As Communications and Marketing Lead, you will be a key member of the Research, Impact & Influence team. You will hold end-to-end responsibility for the communications and marketing function, from developing impactful content to executing high-profile events. You will decide where and how our existing processes could be improved, as well as developing new strategies that will underpin our work as a larger and more established charity.
The Difference is still a small and growing charity. This means that our work is fast-paced, our roles are broad, and there is a culture of being reactive and flexible, as the needs of the organisation evolve. If this sounds exciting rather than daunting, then this could be the role and team for you!
Areas of Responsibility
The Difference is looking for a Communications and Marketing Lead to lead our this function in the following ways:
Communications
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Storytelling & content relation: Produce engaging and informative content that showcases the impact of The Difference's work and resonates with target audiences. Develop compelling narratives and case studies that demonstrate the value of our programs and services, effectively communicating our impact and expertise.
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Media Relations & brand awareness: Proactively build relationships with journalists and key influencers to secure coverage that advances our mission and drives engagement. Support The Difference team to draft and deliver engaging and high quality content in a range of styles. Cultivate The Difference's profile and influence by planning and placing articles, blog posts, social media campaigns and reports for sector-specific and national press.
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Sales & Marketing: Drive sales for our school leadership programmes and events through targeted marketing campaigns, including social media, developing compelling collateral, managing online advertising, and exploring innovative approaches to reach potential clients and partners.
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Conference Management: Lead the planning, organisation, and execution of conferences and events, including our annual IncludED conference as well as smaller focus events, designed to generate direct sales and raise awareness of The Difference's work. This includes managing budgets, logistics, marketing, and delegate experience to ensure successful and impactful events.
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Events presence: Identify and map out key events where The Difference should have a presence throughout the year. Support the wider Difference team to ensure delivery and presence feeds back to sales.
Person Specification
Essential – We are looking for the following skills, aptitude and experience; though you may be stronger in some areas than others:
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Proven track record in marketing and communications, ideally within the children’s services or non-profit sector. This will include:
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A demonstrable understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing best practices to achieve specific goals (e.g. sales targets and/or creating policy change)
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Proficiency in social media marketing and campaigning and using digital tools to maximise impact
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to craft compelling narratives with different audiences, including the education sector and local and national government
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Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into impactful communication and marketing plans. You can connect the dots between The Difference's mission and specific communication and marketing activities.
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Experience engaging with media outlets and creating compelling content for the press. You have a knack for storytelling and can produce high-quality content that resonates with target audiences.
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Experience in planning and executing successful events. You can manage the logistics and deliver engaging experiences for attendees.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team. You are a collaborative team player who can build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
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Passion for The Difference's mission and improving the lives of vulnerable children. You are genuinely committed to making a difference in the lives of young people facing challenges.
Desired – You are more likely to be successful in your application if you have one or more of the following additional experiences:
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Political Acumen: Experience providing strategic and tactical political advice to senior leadership on how to create change.
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Leadership & Development: Experience in coaching and developing staff.
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Lived Experience: Insight into the school experiences of marginalised young people, including those with experience of the care system, mental ill health, special educational needs, and racism.
Why Work for The Difference?
Schooling isn’t working for the children who need it most. Every week in England 109 children – equivalent to three full classrooms – are permanently excluded. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Since the pandemic, school suspensions have risen significantly, as has persistent absenteeism. 1 in 5 children are missing more than 10% of their time in school. Children who are excluded or persistently absent are much more likely to already be experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. They are more likely to live in poverty, have additional learning needs, suffer mental health challenges, or experience a lack of safety outside school. Certain ethnicities are also disproportionately affected, notably Gypsy Roma Traveller and black Caribbean children.
Exclusion and high rates of absence can have a dramatic effect on life chances. These young people are more likely to drop out of education or employment, become vulnerable to long-term mental ill health, or be at risk of criminal exploitation. The Difference believes that children and young people deserve better and that the education system has to change.
Our Organisation
The Difference is a young education charity, founded to change the story on lost learning. By 2030, we want rates of exclusion and absence to be falling nationally and for schools to be better equipped to support all children, including those who may be vulnerable.
The Difference was born out of a year of research into school exclusions with think-tank IPPR. This research identified a lack of inclusion expertise in schools and proposed a new leadership development programme to fill this gap. In 2018, Difference founder Kiran hired the team who took this idea from concept to reality, beginning work with our first schools. In September 2024, we published a follow-up report: Who is Losing Learning? This report broadened our definition of ‘exclusions’ to include lost learning from absence, as well as suspensions and permanent exclusions.
The Difference is now a 22-strong team delivering multiple school leadership programmes, alongside a growing research and policy arm. This work is needed more than ever. Effects of COVID-19, coupled with the spiralling cost of living, have substantially increased levels of vulnerability. Schools serving excluded pupils face under-funding. The Difference has had excellent early impact but there is work ahead to capture this, share learning with schools and policy-makers, and grow our capacity to lower exclusions across England.
Our Values
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Relationships underpin success - Strong relationships and the safety they bring are the foundation of achievement - for children, for school staff, in our workplace and in our collaborations. They enable higher trust, challenging feedback, bolder work and stronger impact.
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We build stronger from assets - Every child, family, school and community has strengths and successes. We avoid deficit-labels about teachers, children and families, and instead focus on building from what’s strong.
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Systems shape opportunities - Actions always take place within systems. These can help or hinder individuals. We recognise the role of policy and structural inequalities and address them directly in our work.
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Agency makes the difference - Bold leadership by individuals can create significant and lasting change. We are proactive in addressing problems and seeking out opportunities.
How To Apply
To apply, please complete all sections of the application form by midnight on Sunday 2nd of February.
First round interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday the 3rd of February, over video call.
If successful in this stage, second round interviews (including a task to be completed the same day) will take place on the week beginning Monday 10th of February, at our office in Bethnal Green.
Please indicate if you would not be available to attend an interview during this timeframe.
We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector such as people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with experience in the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates.
As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and any protected characteristics redacted.
Please note that we are not able to provide working visas and therefore cannot hire anyone that does not have the right to work in the UK.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The Difference exists to improve the life-outcomes of the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who educate them.
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The British Association for Immediate Care are looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic and motivated new Chief Officer. Following the retirement of the current post holder the Association's Trustees are wanted to appoint a senior leader who is able to take us on the next part of our journey.
Answering to the charities Chairman and in turn Board of Trustees the post holder will be responsble for delivering the charities strategic objectives as well as providing clear leadership and direction. The successful applicant will be required to grow our education portfolio as well as lead our growth and scope as well as influence in pre hospital immediate care.
The role will be required to work closely with our affiliated immediate care schemes and members to further enhance membership benefits and also look for opportunties to develop stonger relationships and partnerships both internally and externally.
This is an exciting role within the national pre hospital care charity. For an informal conversation with the Charities Chairman Dr Andy Pountney, contact details are in the role description.
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More than 1000
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At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.
Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.
Job Summary
Community Mental Health Transformation is part of a long-term plan to improve mental health services. Gaddum has been commissioned to support the facilitation of mental health lived experience in Community Mental Health Transformation in Manchester.
This role will ensure Lived Experience is a crucial partner in the collaborative approach, which will enable more responsive and accessible services. The collaborative includes Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, leaders from local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, Primary Care, Public Health.
Job Purpose
To lead and coordinate initiatives that amplify the voices of individuals with lived experience by embedding co-production principles into program delivery. The role aims to create inclusive opportunities for meaningful involvement, ensuring equal representation, capacity-building, and the removal of participation barriers.
Through collaboration with stakeholders and partners, this position supports the development, supervision, and recognition of lived experience representatives, fostering their contributions to service transformation while building pathways for their continued personal and professional growth. Additionally, the role ensures effective Lived Experience Coordinator – Manchester December 2024 communication, reporting, and evaluation to share insights, measure impact, and support service improvement efforts.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Reestablish a Lived Experience group, reviewing potential membership gaps and forward steps.
• Ensure the underpinning principles of coproduction are embedded with balance of professionals and lived experience representation.
• Attend the Transformation Group and other key meetings attached to the programme.
• To support Lived Experience representatives to lead on ethnographic story collection across the programme.
• Develop unpaid Peer development opportunities with Lived Experience representatives, providing Peer supervision.
• Identify and, wherever possible, remove barriers to panel member participation including but not limited to travel, childcare, carer responsibilities and translation costs.
• Ensure Lived Experience Representatives receive inductions and training suitable for their level of engagement.
• Coordinate regular meetings and events via a hybrid approach of face-to-face and virtual
• Manage the recruitment specific additional members for each of these opportunities, depending on the theme of the event.
• Ensure that panel members, whether from the core group or single invitees, are properly off boarded.
• Assist Lived Experience members to capture their experiences into their CVs or find opportunities in the community where people with lived experience are needed to help change services.
• Regularly communicate with Manchester Living Well, providing training and awareness raising and relevant updates and opportunities for co-production.
• Provide specialist information, guidance, and support about service user involvement to Adult Social Care staff, partners and stakeholders across a range of services and departments.
• Maintain records and data and to provide regular monitoring reports and outcomes, including end of project evaluation report.
• Contribute to Gaddum newsletters, website, and meetings, sharing information and learning form the programme.
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We are hiring for an Assistant Support Worker (known internally as Duty Worker) where you can develop valuable skills and experience while playing a key role in providing support to St Mungo’s clients.
Hackney Complex Needs and Assessment Centre is a 17-bed accommodation based service that assesses and reconnects adult single rough sleepers. Our aim is to support our clients to access appropriate move on accommodation within 56 days and develop lasting links with external support agencies.
About the role
In the role of Assistant Support Worker (Duty Worker), you will be the first point of contact at reception for St Mungo’s clients and visitors and have the opportunity to create a welcoming and supportive environment within the project. Other responsibilities will include:
- Jointly running the project day to day with other members of the team.
- Working on reception to answer phones, oversee entry to the building, and provide basic advice and support to clients.
- Keeping communal areas and office space clean and tidy.
- Coordinating important Health and Safety checks and other administrative duties.
- Work alongside the team to provide a person-centred support to residents and clients.
- The role is working a rota shift pattern over 7 days (including bank holidays)
About you
This is a fantastic role for people looking to develop a career in the sector; a number of current Managers started their career as Duty Workers. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply!
- Good communication skills, and some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment.
- Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy for the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness.
- A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills.
- Good organisational skills, with basic IT and admin skills.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 16th January 2025 at 10am
Interview and assessments on: 27th January 2025
What we offer
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Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
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A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
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Great Pay and Other Benefits
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About Richmond Borough Mind and the Service:
Richmond Borough Mind (RB Mind) is a mental health charity dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of the local community. Our Peer Support Service in partnership with the NHS South West London and St George’s Trust provides emotional support, guidance, and community connections for unpaid carers supporting loved ones with mental health challenges.
This role is part of the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme (CMHTP), an initiative designed to improve support for those with severe and enduring mental health conditions by integrating care across the NHS, community services, and the voluntary sector.
Role Purpose:
The Carers Senior Peer Support Worker will coordinate and deliver peer support services for unpaid carers across Richmond. This includes leading a small team, providing direct support, facilitating peer groups, and collaborating with local partners to ensure carers receive holistic, high-quality support.
Drawing on their own lived experience as a carer or supporting mental health recovery, the post-holder will offer guidance, share best practices, and ensure carers feel empowered and supported in their wellbeing journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Leadership and Coordination:
• Lead the Carers Peer Support Service, ensuring effective day-to-day operations.
• Manage and supervise Peer Support Workers, providing regular guidance and reflective practice.
• Oversee referrals, allocating cases appropriately and taking on complex cases where extended support is required.
• Ensure the service meets key performance indicators and reporting requirements.
• Develop creative, evidence-based approaches to supporting carers and improving wellbeing.
Carer Support and Delivery:
• Provide direct one-to-one and group support for unpaid carers.
• Deliver emotional support, information, and guidance, encouraging carer wellbeing and self-advocacy.
• Promote access to carer assessments and opportunities for breaks from caring.
• Facilitate peer support groups and training sessions co-produced with carers.
• Identify risks, safeguarding concerns, and manage them effectively in line with policy.
Collaboration and Partnership Working:
• Build partnerships with local NHS, community, and voluntary organisations.
• Work closely with South West London & St George’s NHS Trust (SWLSTG) to improve carer inclusion in service delivery.
• Support the implementation of the Triangle of Care approach to strengthen collaboration between carers, professionals, and service users.
• Represent the service in multi-agency meetings, ensuring appropriate referrals and advocacy for carers’ needs.
Person Specification:
Essential:
• Lived experience as an unpaid carer or experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
• Experience providing direct emotional support and facilitating groups for vulnerable adults.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, carer rights, and safeguarding practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and meet service delivery targets.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including email, Microsoft Office, and case management databases.
Desirable:
• Experience working with families or carers in complex situations.
• Familiarity with the Triangle of Care framework.
• Knowledge of public and voluntary sector services in Richmond.
Benefits of Working with RB Mind:
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
• Professional Development: Training and career growth opportunities
• Additional: Supportive team culture, optional paid on-call shifts, staff away days, and socials
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about supporting carers and making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience align with the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.
We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
- A good team member
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
- Excellent communication skills
- Good record keeping skills
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
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Working as part of Signpost Stockport for Carers’ team to provide high quality support to unpaid carers. Working in partnership with Age UK Stockport’s Hospital Discharge Support team to contribute to, and in close collaboration with, the NHS Integrated Care Business staff team and other partners and stakeholders within the system.
To work positively to provide appropriate services to the unpaid carers of those Stockport residents who are being discharged from Hospital. The role is focused on working with carers, within their homes or other setting(s) that is appropriate and convenient for the carer, to ensure that they have the information and support they need when the person for whom they care is discharged, not only in that moment but for up to six weeks following that discharge.
The Hospital Discharge Community Carer Support Worker will need to demonstrate alignment with our organisation’s values:
CONNECTION – This person must be able to build relationships with a variety of people, including service users, stakeholders and staff. This is a key role in a small and busy team and this person must be willing to share with, and learn from, colleagues offering peer support and training, and cover for other staff on an occasional basis.
COMPASSION – To have an understanding of the issues faced by those with a caring responsibility and how this may impact the carer’s ability to engage with the process.
EMPOWERMENT – To recognise the role of the carers assessment review in facilitating change and celebrating what the carer is doing well.
RESPECT – This person needs to maintain boundaries, acknowledge difference and recognise the individual. They need the ability to build relationships with a variety of people, with an ability to draw out information, record accurately and without prejudice.
EXCELLENCE – To have high-quality, strengths based and outcomes-focused conversations with carers. The person needs to have pride in their work and be passionate about being the best that they can be. They will be an advocate of Signpost and for unpaid carers and feel excited about delivering a service of the highest quality.
Key tasks
To work as part of the team to deliver meaningful carer and service outcomes, within the remit of the contract specifications and requirements and current Hospital Discharge policy, as updated from time to time.
The key aspects of the role, include:
• To deliver statutory Carer’s Assessments as directed by the Signpost Carer’s Assessments Team Manager
• To provide targeted support for carers, helping them to overcome challenges, forge links with support services as appropriate and help them prevent their cared-for person being readmitted to hospital
Responsibilities
• Working with carers to identify and access the support, social and learning opportunities available to them online and face-to-face and use this to develop support and contingency plans
• To ensure that Stockport’s adult carers receive a comprehensive, informed, tailored and consistent service with regards to all that is available to support them in their role, in an appropriate and accessible way.
• To work as an effective team member, sharing skills and supporting colleagues
• To ensure that statutory responsibilities of this role are met on a day-to-day basis, including GDPR, safeguarding and health and safety
• To prioritise own workload, working closely and positively with the Team Lead/s to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the Service.
• Collect and record information and data and to undertake monitoring, and evaluation as required to support required reporting
• Contribute to the requirement to maintain comprehensive information, knowledge, and intelligence in respect of carers information and support needs following a discharge from hospital.
• Liaise positively, with the statutory, private and voluntary sector as associated with the service. Understand the current issues and requirements generally and specifically regarding hospital discharge.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate administrative systems and records to ensure a quality and effective operational service.
• Gather and collate statistical and other information and data as and when required and contribute to regular reporting on outcomes, statistics, and case studies
• Undertake Carer Experience Reviews / Feedback Reviews
• Assist with the effective promotion of the Service through voluntary and community sector networks, health and social care services and other services as required.
• Attend and participate in relevant conferences, meetings and training events or other meetings as required in line with the scope of the role.
• To be aware of all Signpost for Carers and Age UK Stockport activities and always positively represent the organisations
• To ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with the aims and values of the agencies involved and in accordance with all relevant policies
• To carry out such other duties as the Senior Management Team may reasonably require in line with the role
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Caring for Carers: Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of all carers in Stockport by listening, supporting and connecting.
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We are seeking an experienced and dedicated CEO to lead the organisation to further growth, with the knowledge to help us build the right processes and structure as that growth is realised. As a charity that has been serving the local area for nearly 40 years, we recognise how important maintaining a positive reputation is, and how building relationships with local businesses can support us. Building those relationships and securing additional funding streams is a key part of this role.
Our service users are incredibly important to us, and it is essential the voices of our parents, children, and young adults are heard and incorporated into all aspects of planning, and that you advocate for them when working with local agencies and other partners. With this in mind, the understanding of the difficulties faced by disabled people that comes with lived experience is highly desirable for the role. Experience in children’s, family, or health services is also desirable.
Our Board of Trustees collectively have extensive experience in senior leadership, finance, marketing, and family health, and they will support you in your role. The amazing staff at Umbrella are enthusiastic and repeatedly go above and beyond to deliver the best service possible.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Enable disabled children and young people to realise their full potential in an integrated society.
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About ELBA
ELBA's mission is to bridge the gap between businesses and communities to drive social change and create opportunities for all. The organisation is dedicated to tackling the systemic issues of social mobility, poverty, and inequality, particularly in East London and surrounding areas. ELBA achieves this by mobilising the resources, skills, and expertise of the business sector to support over 36,000 beneficiaries each year.
At the core of ELBA's mission is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. By fostering partnerships between businesses and communities, ELBA aims to create sustainable change, improve access to services, education and employment, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Through its programmes and interventions, ELBA works to ensure that economic growth benefits everyone and that barriers to opportunity are dismantled.
Each year, over 100 corporations and regional stakeholders channel their efforts, volunteers, resources, and social impact strategies through ELBA to achieve meaningful impact. The organisation is widely trusted and recognised for designing, managing, and measuring award-winning corporate-community investment partnerships. ELBA collaborates with leading organisations across financial services, law, insurance, professional services, real estate, and technology as well as with local charities, schools, universities, the NHS, and local authorities.
Job Purpose
The Operations Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing ELBA's operational functions to maximise community impact and strengthen corporate partnerships. This role is pivotal in ensuring that programme teams are empowered, supported, and held accountable for achieving their objectives. The Operations Director will work closely with the CEO and Partnership Directors to sustain ELBA’s position as a leader in Employee Supported Volunteering (ESV), social mobility, and place-based initiatives.
Working for ELBA
As well as a competitive salary we have a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service; life assurance; 5% employer pension contribution; BUPA health cash plan; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; an active wellbeing and equalities programme led by staff; a varied and busy learning and development schedule; bicycle purchase scheme; and an Employee Assistance Helpline. In our staff survey our people tell us they love the interaction with active and caring colleagues; the worthwhile nature of our work; and great agency in how they deliver their objectives.
ELBA is a very diverse organisation, representative of the community we serve in East London.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Team Management: Oversee Heads of Programmes, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation; provide resources, support, and professional development to ensure teams meet objectives.
2. Operational Strategy: Develop and improve systems, processes, and KPIs aligned with strategic goals; champion Salesforce adoption and digital transformation.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhance internal efficiencies, reduce silos, and align operational and programme activities with community and corporate needs.
4. Impact Measurement: Strengthen impact reporting frameworks, promote data-driven programme management, and ensure transparent reporting on partnerships.
5. Resource Management: Oversee budget planning and resource allocation; ensure financial efficiency and support programme delivery.
6. Compliance and Risk: Ensure compliance with regulations, develop risk management processes, and conduct regular operational audits.
7. Sector Leadership: Support ELBA’s leadership in ESV, social mobility, and community impact by staying ahead of sector trends and driving operational excellence.
Key Competencies:
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strategic planning and alignment with organisational goals.
• Operational excellence with a focus on systems, processes, and reporting.
• Stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making (Salesforce preferred).
• Strong focus on impact measurement and resource efficiency.
Person Specification:
• Extensive senior operations and line management experience.
• Expertise in ESV, community development, and corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards.
• Skilled in resource planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in digital transformation and CRM systems.
Desirable:
• Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• Understanding of social impact measurement and safeguarding policies.
ELBA wants to represent the diverse community we support and aims to be an inclusive employer in terms of ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation & background. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications.
Please note this role is required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate will be required to comply with ELBA's safeguarding policies and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references as well as DBS.
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We are a registered charity that works with isolated older people and children and young people with SEND and their families. We offer a range of activities including free music therapy, art therapy, holiday workshops, drama sessions, trips for families. We work with schools, charities and councils and also have a partnership with the Royal College of Music and are a delivery partner of the tri borough music hub.
We are seeking an experienced creative project support worker to assist our coordinator. They will be responsible for a variety of duties including monthly newsletters, updating social media and website (square space), doing posters, promoting our work to schools, charities, stakeholders etc., recruiting volunteers, helping organise events such as our holiday workshops.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the charity sector preferably in the arts or SEND. They will also be experienced in the following systems MS office, social media, canva, mailchimp, website (Squarespace). The ideal candidate will have the chance to help shape our activities.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To tackle isolation amongst the elderly and provide support for children and young people with SEND and their families in London
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Comradeship and sense of community are among the key elements of the health and wellbeing package enjoyed by residents of the Royal Hospital Chelsea – the Chelsea Pensioners. Our Veteran’s Outreach programme launched in late 2022 with the aim of extending this offer to the wider veterans’ community in the Greater London region and we have successfully built our own network of older veterans from all three services who, as ‘Out Pensioners’, regularly attend events, activities and Drop Ins at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. We seek to expand our programme beyond Greater London and will start by focusing on the 8 counties of the Southeast region as a pilot scheme which, in due course, we intend to duplicate in other regions.
The Regional Veterans Outreach Officer is vital to bring our expansion plans to fruition. They will be expected to help plan, develop and deliver the regional programme with the aim of reducing social isolation and loneliness in older veterans by leveraging the unique experience of our Chelsea Pensioners and our delivery partners.
In support of the Head of Veterans Outreach they will be required to assist in the planning and delivery of activities and events designed to attract an older cohort of veterans. This will include establishing and maintaining relationships with local delivery partners (DPs), helping in the recruitment and oversight of a network of volunteers in the 8 x counties and with these DPs and volunteers identify and locate veterans who might benefit from our programme.
The ideal candidate will be selfless, service orientated, full of enthusiasm and initiative, and equipped with the people skills that will make you a natural networker and a hit with our older veteran community. Experience of the Armed Forces community and/or working with older people will be highly advantageous and you will be expected to be familiar with the region in which you will be working. Experience of managing volunteers is also desirable. You will thrive on a high degree of autonomy and making a positive impact on the veterans we support.
The post holder will be expected to travel extensively around the South East region, including overnight stays. A clean, full driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will require Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the requisite skills and experience then we are keen to hear from you.
This is a full time role working an average of 41 hours per week. The salary range for this post is £33,000 - £38,000.
If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference while working in a historic and rewarding environment, then we invite you to join our team.
About Us.
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection process.
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home
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Location: This role can be based from Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Newcastle
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Are you a passionate advocate for 18–30-year-old entrepreneurs? Do you have what it takes to help them bring their business dreams to life? The King's Trust is calling for someone just like you to join our dynamic team and make a real impact.
At The King's Trust, we're on a mission to empower young people and foster the next generation of business leaders. We believe in turning dreams into reality and providing unwavering support to young entrepreneurs.
As a Youth Development Lead – Enterprise, your mission is to be the driving force behind young entrepreneurs' success stories. The Enterprise programmes aim is to support young people interested in self-employment to explore and test their ideas, write business plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in education, training, volunteering or work.
You'll be the guiding light for a caseload of young people, helping them successfully launch their business ideas and work towards those vital business start targets. We also won’t have you sitting still as travel will be required, exploring your local area to assist in the programme delivery of our Exploring Enterprise course as needed. The delivery can be a mix of online, in-centre or out in the community.
Crafting robust and viable business plans will be your forte. Cash flow forecasts, personal survival budgets, and sector-specific insights are all part of your toolkit. Plus, your knack for providing positive and constructive feedback will help these ideas flourish. Funding applications? You've got it covered!
Attention to detail is your superpower and you’ll be passionate about inspiring change. At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
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Req ID: 3155
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Gateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London’s East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes too and are part way through an exciting programme to deliver another 250 homes by 2025. We also run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks. Our vision is that People will want to live in a Gateway home and People will want to work at Gateway.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and be a key member of a dynamic team that wants to deliver great landlord services and strengthen our links to the local community.
Our values
Our values add up to P.A.C.E. Passionate, Accountable, Connected, Excellence. As a community housing association based in the East End for nearly 100 years, we’re proud of the work we do to address the housing crisis through building and managing great homes.
We are looking for a Scheme Coordinator (6 months FTC) to deliver enhanced care needs for our older residents through the effective coordination of all resident support services and ensuring the smooth operation of their assigned housing scheme.
Working closely with residents, their families, care providers, and external agencies, the post holder creates a safe, supportive, and engaging living environment to enable the independence and wellbeing of our older residents.
Your accountabilities will include but not limited to:
· Resident support e,g,
o Residents needs assessment, viewings and tenancy sign up
o Assistance in claiming housing benefits, other welfare benefits, budgeting and debt management support services
· Scheme Operations e.g.
o Effective compliance in all matters of tenancy lettings and management
o Safety and security across assigned schemes
o Liaising with other departments and suppliers on building maintenance and safety, building and fire safety.
· Multi agency Care Coordination across external care providers
· Ensuring Safeguarding of residents and adherence to GHA policy and procedures
· Ensuring Health and Safety protocols to ensure the wellbeing and security of residents
· Social Engagement of residents through scheme based decisions that reflect resident involvement and resident voice
· Complaint Resolution
· Accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with data protection protocols
Please refer to the attached job description for more details.
Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Empathy and compassion when working with older people and individuals with diverse care needs
· Excellent organization and time management skills
· Problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
· Proficiency in using computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and relevant software
· Understanding of tenancy management in a similar setting
· Knowledge of health and social care services for older adults, including relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
· Understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to promote a safe and respectful environment for residents
· Proven experience in coordinating and supporting older people's housing schemes or residential care settings, with an emphasis on enhanced support needs
If you have the confidence and enthusiasm to work in a challenging but supportive working environment, we would like to hear from you.
Our benefits package includes:
· Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank Holidays
· Subsidised Health and Wellbeing Membership
· Simply Health – help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments.
· Employee Assistance Programme – including free legal, financial and counselling advice
· Pension – up to 10% employer contribution
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 24th January 2025
INTERVIEWS: TBC
Please note that on some occasions where we have received sufficient applications, we will close the vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised.
GATEWAY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 4 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 23:59 on 19 January 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please visit our website.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
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Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in social care policy?
We're looking for a Senior Policy Adviser: Care and Support, to join our team in London. In this vital role, you'll work to improve access to and availability of high-quality care and support for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Policy Adviser, you will:
- Lead on policy issues related to social care, welfare, housing, and cost of living across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Analyse and respond to changes in the care and support policy landscape in collaboration with internal teams.
- Build strong relationships with government departments, civil servants, charities, and think tanks to influence policy change.
- Prepare briefings and reports for colleagues, including senior staff, ahead of meetings with key decision-makers.
- Work with the Policy Manager to advocate for effective policy solutions.
- Collaborate with Public Affairs and Campaigning teams to engage politicians and decision-makers.
- Ensure external audiences are informed about developments through collaboration with the Communications team.
- Conduct research and produce reports with actionable recommendations on key policy issues.
- Represent the MND Association in consultations, seminars, and public events to amplify our voice.
About You:
You're a motivated and skilled professional who understands the complexities of social care and support policy.
We're looking for someone with:
- A strong knowledge of policy areas like social care, welfare, housing, and cost of living.
- Proven experience in policy research, analysis, and influencing change.
- Familiarity with the NHS, local authorities, and UK political systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Sharp analytical abilities to address complex policy challenges.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative mindset, balanced with the ability to work independently.
- A commitment to social change and inclusion.
Join us and help drive policy change that makes a real difference in people's lives.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
Salary: £40,600 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Location: London office with hybrid working
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office one day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience in analysing and addressing policy issues involving social care, welfare, housing and cost of living.
- A successful track record of outcome-focused policy research, analysis and development.
- Familiarity with the NHS, local authority bodies and UK political systems, including Government departments, Westminster and the devolved nations.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.