Social Welfare Jobs

Ready to use your marketing skills to inspire change and transform lives through the power of football? 

Northampton Town FC Community Trust is an award-winning and pioneering charity that uses the unique appeal of Northampton Town Football Club to deliver activities that connect our communities and improve people’s lives. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team in the following position:

• Marketing and Communications Manager

We’re looking for an innovative storyteller and strategic thinker who can elevate our charity’s profile, engage diverse audiences, and showcase the life-changing work we do. From crafting compelling campaigns and marketing collateral, to managing our social media presence and building & maintaining relationships with local media and stakeholders, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities. If you’re ready to combine your marketing expertise with a love of football and community impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

Why work with us?

We know that people are the key to us achieving our mission – and that’s why we look after our dedicated team. We believe that everyone on our team should grow as the organisation grows – and we do that by encouraging constant learning and development. We know that if we invest in our team, our team go the extra mile.

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

Location: To cover primarily the South Yorkshire & Humberside area

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South Yorkshire & Humberside area. 

Deadline for applications: 31st January 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Early February

Start date in role: Mid to late March 

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)

• Birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent IT skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution!  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our victim service team, working 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis'.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to lead and inspire a team to achieve their goals, continually learn, and adapt to provide the best service for victims of crime?

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

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

What we offer:

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

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

About the role:

The role of the Team Leader is to:

Ensure the effective delivery of services to victims in accordance with the London Adult Service against contract specifications, operating procedures, confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding policies.

Lead the caseworker team, ensuring victims receive timely, professional needs and risks assessment and referral to appropriate support, assuring the quality of service provision.

The role will work collaboratively with the Operations Manager/Management team, in order to achieve the implementation of business plan and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for clients.

The role will focus on performance management of their reports including auditing cases, allocation of cases and input into performance reporting.

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

About Us:

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

• To work within the guiding principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and seek student consent and to ensure that people are responded to in a manner that promotes their best interests. 
• To communicate in a manner which promotes partnership working by respecting a person’s need for information, level of understanding, background, and preferred communication style
• To develop and review in house protocols and training in relation to managing the needs of young people who can require additional support to manage their behaviour. This will include joint responsibility with the Principal PBS Practitioner in relation to supporting the delivery of the PROACT SCIP-r model. 
• To design, implement, evaluate, and adapt individual recording systems according to the needs of an individual young person.
• To contribute to the admissions process by collecting information about applicants who may require additional support to manage their behaviours, collating information about the intensity, frequency and duration of known behaviours and how these may impact on their learning opportunities. To analyse this information in relation to the suitability of the college to meet the young person’s support needs. To provide clear and detailed written reports based on these findings.
• To write individual behaviour plans using the results of assessments and update this periodically as new information becomes known. To write initial plans to support the transition of new students to the college setting. 
• To keep up to date with national best practice about provisions for people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, restrictive practices, and challenging behaviour. To use this information as evidence to guide local service developments. 
• To provide line management, supervision, and appraisal to other members of the team 
• To manage referral criteria and pathway for PBS support team
• To manage caseload and waitlist in a manner that ensures efficient and effective use of resources. 

• Extensive experience in delivering positive behaviour support in an education or social care setting, evidence of specialised training and ongoing CPD in this area.
• Ability to work effectively at a local and strategic level
• Validated effective leadership record which demonstrates impact
• Drive toward outstanding health and well-being shared pathways and improved quality of life
• Creative, enabling individuals to be engaged and motivated to develop their skills
• Track record of young people making outstanding progress
• Personable and able to coach and develop staff confidence
• Drive to help someone reach their potential

• Annual Leave 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: West London

Pay: £14-20 per hour DOE

Assignment: 2-3 months with the possibility of an extension

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm - Hybrid working.

We are looking for a IDVA for our clients West London based team. This amazing opportunity will grant the successful candidate the chance to work alongside vulnerable women fleeing domestic violence and forms of harmful practice. You will be ensuring they are surrounded by a strong support network and addressing the safety of the victims as well as working to keep their children safe too. The work this charity do is incredible, providing specialist services to society's most marginalised domestic abuse victims.

As an IDVA, you will be:

· Serving as victims first point of contact providing them with the support they need emotionally.

· Advocating for those who need it as they may not feel confident enough to speak up themselves.

· Completing risk assessments and management of a caseload.

· Signposting to relevant services according to their needs.

To be successful, you will need to:

· Previous IDVA/ISVA experience.

· Experience within managing a caseload of clients.

· Be experienced within dealing with vulnerable people specifically women and children and be responsive to crisis situations.

· Have managed a caseload and key worked previously.

· Showing a compassionate nature towards those in need.

· Have an enhanced adults and children's DBS check to apply for this post - if this is something you need to apply for, get in touch!

This position is a popular one amongst many so if it captures your eye, please do get in touch ASAP!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Housing Support Worker (Young People)

Temporary

Full and part time hours available

Cheshire

Morgan Hunt is working with a number of fantastic charities in and around the Cheshire area and are looking to speak to experienced Housing Support Workers to work with young people experiencing homelessness across various settings includes supported housing and dispersed properties.

The role;

The role of a Housing Support Worker includes.

• Supporting young people at risk of / who have experienced homelessness.
• Signposting young people to relevant external agencies who can provide additional support to young people around their needs.
• Encouraging and supporting young people to access employment, training and education opportunities.
• Devising personalised, strength-based support plans with achievable outcomes for young people.
• Completing initial risk assessments.
• Supporting young people to apply for welfare benefits.
• Supporting young people to access long term, sustainable housing.
• Regular support sessions with young people to identify barriers to reaching potential goals and outcomes.
• Supporting young people to develop their independent living skills in order to be "tenancy ready" and able to sustain long term accommodation.

The candidate;

• Experience of working with vulnerable people ideally young people with complex needs.
• Experience of multi-agency working to provide best outcomes for young people.
• An understanding of safeguarding and how to manage a safeguarding concern.
• Experience of lone working and the confidence and initiative to manage long working situations.
• Experience of completing risk assessments and personalised support plans
• Knowledge and understanding of the welfare benefits system and how to support people to access these.

For more information or to be considered for the role of Housing Support Worker, please apply via the advert TODAY!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We are delighted to work in partnership with The Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT) who are seeking an experienced, strategic Head of Fundraising with proven success in senior level fundraising including individual giving.

The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army and have been serving our country for over 200 years. GWT supports our Gurkha veterans and their dependants through a range of financial, medical and community aid to relieve poverty and distress. 

As part of the Senior management team, the Head of Fundraising will be accountable for the Trust’s fundraising strategy, leading and inspiring the fundraising, marketing and communications team.

You will:

• Demonstrate success in senior level fundraising, across all disciplines, with responsibility for six figure + budgets. 
• Have the ability to develop and implement strategic and operational fundraising, marketing and communications plans.
• Have a personable and approachable leadership style, with the ability to communicate across all levels, and influence and persuade a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Have expert knowledge of fundraising and marketing legislation, regulations and best practice, PR techniques and digital marketing (inc. PPC & AdWords) 
• Have a clear understanding of branding/style trends and standards, and the social media landscape.

With an analytical approach, you will take responsibility for financial performance against budgets and forecasts, working closely with the Trust CEO and SMT to ensure that all fundraising activity reflects the vision and agreed priorities of the Trust.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Salisbury, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
Hours: Full time 37.5hrs with TOIL for occasional additional hours worked as required at events and business meetings.Closing date for applications: 9 February 2025
However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment

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 Multi Contract Advocate working mainly across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin but occasionally also for Wolverhampton and Dudley area. 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 a Multi Contract Advocate to join our team covering Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and occasionally Wolverhampton and Dudley. 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.

This role is a Multi-contract Advocate working mainly across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin but occasionally also for Wolverhampton and Dudley area.  You must have the ability to travel across the service area to meet demands of the service.  Some areas may include remote locations without easy access to public transport.

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 our website 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 midnight 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.

Would you like to work with nursery age children inspiring the next group of Coin Street champions?

Do you have a level 2 or 3 qualification in working with children?

How would you like to be part of a friendly team doing a job that makes a difference to children’s lives in an organisation that puts people before profit?

If the answer is YES then we would like to hear from you

Coin Street Nursery have a fantastic opportunities for experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic early years educators to join our team. 

We are looking for people who have: 

• a recognised qualification in childcare, ideally NVQ Level 3 or above or NVQ Level 2
• appreciate the importance of parent partnership
• knowledge of how to support children’s learning and development 
• a can-do and enthusiastic attitude
• an understanding of how to safeguard and protect children

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary (based on your qualification and experience)
• Flexible working days for better work-life balance
• Access to high quality training
• Coaching and mentoring support
• Generous pension at 8% - 5% from the employer if you contribute 3%
• 20% discount of childcare fees
• 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year (additional days awarded for long service)
• Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year

There's more… 

• Six inset days per year (three for nursery staff only and three with the wider Coin Street team)
• Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees
• Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation)
• Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party)
• Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee)
• Local retail (star card) and online discounts

Contract
Permanent, 40 hours per week (shift rotas). We are open to part-time options.

Multiple Disadvantage Refuge Worker

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location: 3 days in Lambeth, 2 days in Bexley

Pay: £14 - 19 per hour DOE

Assignment: 2-3 months (possibility of extension)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00-17:00

We are looking for a Multiple Disadvantage Refuge Worker for our clients London based team. This rewarding position will give you the chance to work with vulnerable women and children fleeing domestic violence by offering them vast emotional support within a crisis. Not only will you be advocating on their behalf, but you will also be ensuring they have efficient access to housing and a range of diverse support services dependent on their individual needs.

Do you crave a stimulating environment where you will be no stranger to a challenge? Look no further, this vacancy is what you've been searching for!

As a Multiple Disadvantage Refuge Worker, you will be:

· Supporting Women and children fleeing domestic abuse whether that be emotionally or financially, providing them with somewhere safe to stay, advocating and advising them.

· Working particularly with women who have multiple needs and have experienced domestic, or sexual violence and who have mental illness or substance misuse issues.

· Managing a caseload of service users.

· Signposting service users to the correct services in accordance to their individual needs.

· Creating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

· Responding to and assessing referrals.

To be successful, you will need to:

· Be experienced within dealing with vulnerable people specifically high risk women and children and be responsive to crisis situations.

· Have managed a caseload previously.

· Show an empathetic and kind nature.

· Have an enhanced adults and children's DBS check to apply for this post - if this is something you need to apply for, get in touch!

This position never fails to drum up attention so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Team leader to join the National Homicide Service (HS) covering the Midlands.

You will work from home or a local VS office (if available), and you must live in one of the following areas: Warwickshire, Staffordshire or West Midlands. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Do you want to be part of a unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by homicide and those who are eye-witness to homicide? Do you want to lead a supportive, passionate and committed team? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

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

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

About the role:

You will lead and support a team of Homicide Family Caseworkers to meet VS and Homicide Service standards and contractual requirements. You will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisational skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload and will have experience of achieving key performance indicators, as set by the Operation Managers and Deputy Head of Service.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users and you will have an understanding of the impact that trauma and bereavement can have on individuals. We support staff to keep them safe within their role and you will lead on the importance of personal and professional resilience and wellbeing for the team.

You will have excellent communication skills and will support the Operation Managers to maintain the highest standards of service delivery, across a widely geographically dispersed team. Your team will cover West Midlands including Midlands, Staffordshire and Warwickshire. You must live within one of these areas and be prepared to travel across the geographical area including occasional overnight stays to ensure you can meet team members in person as well as online.

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

You will also enjoy working closely with a range of stakeholders (including Police Family Liaison Officers and Senior Investigation Officers within the Major Crime teams/Social Services) and will have experience in building constructive working relationships, focused on delivering the best service for vulnerable service users. You should be a confident presenter, and able to share the service and work we do to inform, educate and encourage notifications and referrals into the service.

Please see attached Job Description for full details and personal specification.

About Us:

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

About the Role

Location & Contract: This is a full-time, 12-month fixed term (maternity cover) role with a hybrid working model based in Reading, with travel required to our Reading hub at least twice per month.

The PR Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the organisation’s PR strategy, in support of the wider I&E and Brand, Communications and Entertainment Strategy. You will seek and create opportunities to enhance the charity’s reputation and promote its mission, in line with its goals and values.

You will lead on defining and articulating organisational key messaging for key activities to be shared with the wider organisation and external media. This will include supporting the People team in developing their internal comms strategy that engages, inspires and empowers the organisation.

Working collaboratively with the Brand, Communications and Entertainment team, provide support in developing external campaigns and relevant entertainment relationships, including with media partners, broadcasters, influencers and celebrity supporters

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the PR strategy, developing plans to promote key initiatives, campaigns and products to media, effectively and in line with wider strategies.
• Have a proactive approach in anticipating media requests & reactions and have the right processes, assets and content in place to support this.
• Create impactful press releases and other supporting media materials that are consistent with the agreed strategy, goals and key messaging to secure coverage.
• Build powerful press and media relationships and partnerships to gain coverage and elevate campaigns, and identify how Make-A-Wish can optimise these.
• Working with the B,C&E Lead, manage an effective crisis communications strategy, maintaining a framework to manage proactive and reactive crisis or incidents ensuring it is fully embedded into the organisation and refreshed when needed. Lead on the preparation of responses and official statements when required.
• Develop and update toolkits to support consistent media presentation, and toolkit elements for specific fundraising activities and campaigns that can be used internally and also shared with partners and community leaders.

Essential Criteria:

• Ideally 7+ years experience within a PR focussed role within a cause driven organisation and/or charity with 2+ years experience within a similar role to advertised.
• Evidence and experience of developing and leading high-profile media activations including broadcast coverage, (ideally around fundraising) broadsheet coverage (ideally of media-backed campaigns, etc.
• Evidence and experience of capturing stories including copywriting, sensitive interviewing and story capture approaches, etc.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks, best practice and ethical issues.
• Experience with insight and analytic tools and building reports to inform and develop PR strategy.
• Experience of managing and planning work strategically.

At Make-A-Wish, we believe that agile working gives everyone an opportunity to have their own work pattern that suits their role and individual needs. We believe this is the most effective way to give our best to wish children and supporters, and as a result deliver our charitable mission in the most effective way; whilst ensuring we create a happy workplace.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant level of DBS check will be required for this role. Employment is subject to positive references and proof of the right to work in the UK.

Make-A-Wish is also committed to attracting and recruiting diverse people as it’s vital that we strive towards ensuring that our trustees, employees, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we seek to serve.

Please apply for this role via our website.

We’re looking for a high energy and hands on Volunteering Officer with great people skills, who is well-organised and can work effectively in a busy environment. You will be supporting volunteers throughout their journey with Sufra, from first point of contact, to interview, to onboarding, to continued support, enabling our volunteers to flourish and feel valued.

Sufra NW London is a local charity established in 2013 to address both the causes and consequences of impoverishment in the community.

Based on St. Raphael’s Estate, the London Borough of Brent’s most disadvantaged neighbourhood, we work with families living in poverty, asylum seekers and refugees, and people experiencing homelessness and social isolation.

With the help of our volunteers and partners, we coordinate a network of food banks, kitchens, a community shop and café. These act as a gateway for guests to access more holistic support – including welfare advice, asylum support and our award-winning community garden.

Our Volunteering Officer will help us to manage and support our 250 volunteers as well as growing our volunteer numbers through effective recruitment and retention so that we can effectively run our food bank, advice services, and community spaces to prevent hunger, fight poverty and build community.

Looking to make meaningful change with a likeminded team in 2025? We're looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Senior Youth Worker to join our amazing team at Peer Power Youth. You'll be responsible for leading, delivering and evaluating young people’s involvement in our creative ‘voice and influence’ projects, where you will co-create and work alongside young people in secure settings and the community. You will also have the chance to lead on a specialist area of work within the team.

You’ll be working alongside Youth Worker colleagues to develop strong, trusted and caring relationships with a cohort of young people, and you will ensure that activities are co-created, creative, safe, inclusive, and develop the skills and expertise of the young people involved. This is an exciting role where you'll be out and about working right alongside young people and colleagues to make real change both on an individual and system level!

As this is a senior role, we're looking for someone passionate who has a youth work qualification or significant relevant experience, particularly in secure settings where many of our projects are carried out.

To apply - visit our website for links to the application form and further information!