Support Worker Jobs in Leicester
Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
About the Services and Partnerships directorate
This role sits within the Services and Partnerships team, which includes our Training, Consultancy, Membership, Practical Support and Fundraising and Partnerships teams. As a collective, this team generates significant unrestricted income for NCVO ensuring our vital support of charities across England is sustainable.
Our Practical Support team provide an essential lifeline to charities, giving guidance and support on issues that affect charities such as Governance, Fundraising, Finance and Volunteer Management.
Being in the Services and Partnerships team enables us to have sectoral impact, supporting charities to thrive. We strive for sectoral excellence, putting charities and their needs at the centre of what we do.
About the Partnerships and Fundraising team
Our Partnerships and Fundraising teamwork in collaboration with funders, corporates and the sector to ensure we are offering support where it is needed. From our Trusted Supplier portfolio and strategic partners to our grant funders, we strive for outstanding relationship management.
As a key team within NCVO, we work cross-organisationally with our Voice and Impact Team, Membership Team, Practical Support Team and Training Team making sure our partnerships and funded work is of the highest standard.
In a recent pulse survey, 88% of staff reported that they believe ‘My manager genuinely cares about my wellbeing’, showing our managers care about the support and development of their teams. The survey also showed that 82% of staff reported ‘We are genuinely supported if we choose to make use of flexible working arrangements’ showing NCVO to be a flexible employer.
About the role
This role has three aims;
- Pro-actively create sector-leading partnerships across our sponsorship and advertising opportunities, which positively impact the voluntary sector.
- Contribute towards growing and maintaining our income streams by meeting specific income targets, enabling NCVO to deliver support for the sector.
- Using our CRM and making recommendations to the partnerships team to ensure outstanding service for our partners and funders.
This contributes directly to income generation by securing sponsors and partners, as well as ensuring operational excellence across our partnership management. This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery and growth of NCVO’s Service Directory, ensuring it grows into a key source of income for the organisation.The postholder will play a crucial role in achieving and expanding the team’s income targets of £1m+, with scope for further growth. Key responsibilities include leading the development of the Service Directory, managing advertising, sponsorship and corporate partnership relationships, and ensuring effective coordination across activities. Strong data management and reporting skills are essential to support informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
- Closing date: Friday 4 April at 8am
- Shortlisting date: Tuesday 8 April
- Interviews: Monday 14 April
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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!
For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
Working as part of a national, decentralised, cohesive team, supporting Armed Forces Veterans with multiple barriers to employment, to build confidence, gain new skills, and enter sustainable employment.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity Website
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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Homebased with travel across the northwest of England
Status: Fixed term contract - 12 months
Salary: Band 5, £29,553 depending on experience
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week
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About us:
Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online.
About the role:
This is a new and exciting position for a Family Support Worker to join Combat Stress and work alongside the NHS as part of Op Courage throughout the Northwest of England. This position will be largely virtual, however travel to stakeholder locations will be expected as required. The role will be integrated into the Op Courage pathway, and as the service evolves and more staff are recruited, it is anticipated that the geographical region will become more localised, however in the first instance this position will involve supporting multiple NHS trusts within the North-West, therefore it would be preferable if the successful candidate lived within this area.
As Combat Stress is a national charity, the successful candidate will also be expected to create relationships with local authorities throughout the UK and to act as a liaison between the charity and the statutory sector in all matters pertaining to safeguarding.
We encourage applications from all demographics and are keen to hear from those who served in HM Forces or have experience supporting the military community.
This role will be subject to a DBS check.
What we offer:
You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.
Benefits:
- 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
- Discount shopping vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Death in Service Scheme
Plus many more.
How to apply:
To apply, send an up-to-date CV and covering letter
For further information about the role, please contact Olivia St John, our Lead Family Support Practitioner,
losing date: 11th April 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should we receive a sufficient amount of applicants.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues
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Title: Male Live In Support Worker
Responsible to: Senior Support Worker
Responsible for: Young people living in the accommodation (4 young people aged 16 – 18 years old seeking asylum in the UK).
Location: This is a live-in, residential role based in a supported accommodation home in Loughborough. Some work will be based in our office buildings.
Hours: 25 hours per week on duty – this is a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts. Two days a week will be off duty.
Leave: Two nights a month can be taken as nights away from the home. This in addition to annual leave allowance. Annual leave - 33 days (converted into hours) pro-rata for number of hours worked
Salary Band: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum.
Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wi-fi, gas, electric and council tax bills.
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediately
About Us: Baca is dedicated to supporting unaccompanied young people, helping them achieve their potential and rebuild their lives for a better future. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and refugees.
Role Overview: As a Support Worker, you will provide advice, assistance, and support to young people in the home. You will be a key member of the Support Team, delivering Baca’s services in line with our Vision and Values. Your role will include attending to the practical and emotional needs of young people, supporting the development of living skills, and helping them manage and look after a home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome newly arrived young people into the accommodation, ensuring they feel safe and able to rest.
- Support young people in developing independent living skills, physical and emotional wellbeing, personal safety, education, and social engagement.
- Act as a positive role model, offering advice, guidance, and assistance.
- Train young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking, and budgeting.
- Provide emotional support during times of difficulty, anxiety, or stress.
- Encourage young people to maintain a healthy routine, including attending education and social activities.
- Work collaboratively with the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported.
- Maintain good communication with relevant team members and social workers.
- Ensure regular reporting requirements are met, in line with Ofsted regulations.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to achieving young people’s outcomes.
Person Specification:
- Passionate about supporting unaccompanied young people and helping them achieve their potential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate young people.
- Self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and able to manage your own time and workload.
- Supportive, approachable, and willing to set boundaries in line with Baca’s values.
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team and in partnership with external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by young asylum seekers and refugees.
- Experience in working with young people, particularly in a 1-2-1 and group setting.
- Good ICT skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to drive and access to a vehicle is essential.
Other Requirements:
- The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.
- Adherence to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams!
Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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As a Community Support Worker, you will work alongside the Community Hub Service Manager, providing frontline support to individuals and families who come to the Makery for help. This role requires proven experience in safeguarding, crisis intervention, and advocacy, as well as the ability to risk assess and respond appropriately to a range of situations.
Applications will not be considered without relevant Safeguarding experience and training, and proven track record of working in a community support role (not domicilary care)
Your responsibilities will include:
• Frontline Support & Safeguarding
• Providing immediate crisis support, signposting, and making referrals to specialist services.
• Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), handling safeguarding concerns and ensuring individuals are safe.
• Conducting risk assessments to determine the most appropriate support for individuals.
• Offering mental health first aid, de-escalating crises, and providing practical guidance to those in distress.
• Having a strong understanding of MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences) and how they function, though referrals will be handled by the manager.
• Community Support & Advocacy
• Engaging with individuals facing issues such as homelessness, addiction, domestic abuse, bereavement, and mental health struggles.
• Providing information, advice, and guidance (IAG), helping individuals navigate support systems and access appropriate resources.
• Advocating on behalf of individuals to ensure they receive the help they need from local services.
• Working to break isolation and loneliness by offering time, conversation, and emotional support.
• Teamwork & Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Working alongside the Community Hub Manager to ensure a smooth-running service.
• Supporting volunteers, engaging in community outreach, and building relationships with external organisations.
• Being hands-on in the hub, whether that’s making a cup of tea, preparing a meal, or simply offering a listening ear.
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all visitors.
We are looking for a compassionate, experienced, and adaptable individual who:
• Has proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), including handling referrals and working with safeguarding protocols.
• Holds mental health first aid training and has strong knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Has direct experience working with individuals facing domestic abuse, addiction, homelessness, or mental health challenges.
• Understands information, advice, and guidance (IAG) and knows how to advocate for individuals in need.
• Has experience working in a community support setting with vulnerable individuals.
• Is a team player, willing to support colleagues, volunteers, and visitors in any way needed.
• Can remain calm and professional in unpredictable situations and respond appropriately.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a non-judgmental approach.
• Can work flexibly and adapt to the changing nature of the role.
Qualifications and Experience (Essential):
• Educational Background: Possession of an NVQ Level 3 or 4 in fields such as Mental Health, Community Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or other related disciplines.
• Safeguarding Certification: Holding a Level 3 or 4 Safeguarding certification, qualifying them to serve as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in community engagement, mental health support, or outreach work, specifically within community settings rather than traditional care environments.
• Skill Set: Proficiency in applying safeguarding measures, trauma-informed care approaches, and mental health support strategies.
• Community Engagement: Proven ability to support vulnerable individuals, engage effectively with diverse communities, and implement programs that promote mental well-being.
Why Join Us?
At the Makery, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation that truly makes a difference. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team, helping people who are often at their most vulnerable, and playing a key role in shaping a supportive, responsive, and community-led service.
If you have the experience, passion, and resilience for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
Please only apply for the role if you have proven experience within a community support setting, either with mental health, homelessness or domestic Abuse. This role requires candidates to have a proven track record of risk assessment and Safeguarding at designated lead level.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
At The Guardians Grow Charity, we are a gateway to support, a safe space, and a listening ear for those facing crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Children & Young People Support Worker (known internally as a Programme Facilitator-Children & Young People) to support our established and growing digital Children & Young People service WeMatter.
This is a home-based role, working 37.5 hours per week, on a fixed term contract until the end of December 2025.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, 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 & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This roles is home-based (within England or Wales).
As a Children & Young People Programme Facilitator you will:
- Hold an active caseload of children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse within the home
- Be responsible for providing safe, high-quality and consistent support through the online delivery of the CYP Recovery Toolkit
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and promote effective communication between staff and other stakeholders.
You will need:
- Knowledge of domestic abuse & it's impact on children and young people
- The ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Sound IT expertise with the ability to use a range of software
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.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Project Worker
Making a Difference in Foster Care!
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Project Worker to support and sustain the Mockingbird programme across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with fostering services, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people in care.
Position: Project Worker
Salary: £32,480 - £37,555 (plus London weighting if applicable)
Location: Home-based (North / Midlands) with travel across the UK
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 7th April 2025
Interviews: 15th April 2025, in Leeds
About the Role
As a Project Worker, you will provide essential guidance and support to fostering services, helping them implement and sustain the Mockingbird model. You will work closely with key stakeholders, delivering training, offering ongoing support, and ensuring quality assurance. This role is home-based but requires extensive travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting fostering services – Providing training, guidance, and quality assurance to partners implementing the Mockingbird model.
- Developing strong relationships – Building effective working partnerships with fostering services, foster carers, and stakeholders.
- Ensuring high standards – Contributing to the design and development of quality assurance and training processes.
- Promoting the Mockingbird programme – Raising awareness and increasing its presence across the UK.
- Organising and attending events – Supporting, contributing to, and participating in online and in-person Mockingbird-related events.
- Maintaining effective project administration – Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to internal policies.
About You
We are looking for someone with experience in project work, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You will have:
- Experience in providing coaching, training, or support via phone, video call, email, and in person.
- Strong communication skills – able to engage with foster carers, young people, and professionals at all levels.
- Excellent organisational abilities – capable of prioritising tasks and managing a varied workload.
- A proactive approach – confident working independently while collaborating as part of a team.
- A commitment to social care and fostering – with a broad understanding of policy and practice within children’s social care.
- Flexibility to travel extensively across the UK, including overnight stays.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the Mockingbird model and fostering services.
- Experience working in children’s services, fostering, or related fields.
- An understanding of trauma-informed approaches and the needs of looked-after children.
About the Organisation
You will be working for the UK’s leading fostering charity, to ensure that every child in foster care can thrive. The charity provides training, support, and resources to foster carers, influences policy, and campaigns for positive change.
They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered. If you want to be part of a charity that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fostering Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Training and Development Officer, Youth Support Worker, Community Engagement Officer, etc.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know.
The charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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We are looking for a collaborative, driven and problem-solving candidate to design and lead our core support projects and improve the way we make life better for people affected by aplastic anaemia.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within the AAT. Our team is small, but mighty. Our current S&O team is made up of three part-time support and outreach workers some of whom have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.
As part of the Senior Management Team, you will bring the process, structure and programme-oriented approach to our successful range of support services. You will be helping to give people living with aplastic anaemia access to better information, better networks and better ways to advocate for themselves.
This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately. You will work 35 hours a week, and we encourage flexible working. However, the team does generally operate during core office hours (between 9am to 5pm) and there are regular team meetings on Thursdays.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than a page explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.
Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement will not be shortlisted.
Recruitment process timeline
30th March - Deadline for applications
31st March / 1st April - Applicants will be longlisted
3rd / 4th April - Informal interviews will take place via teams
9th / 10th April - Formal interviews will take place via teams
11th April - Candidate selected
All applicants will receive an email on 1st April 2025 whether successfully longlisted or not. Please check your spam folder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services, based in the Morecambe Bay area.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11246 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Morecambe Bay. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings, other work related meetings and home visits)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week
Salary: Circa £21,391 per annum
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2028.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 30 March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 7 April 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
The Stroke Support Coordinator will:
• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes to live well after stroke.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
You will:
• Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities.
• Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
• Have experience of working with people who may have additional communication support needs.
• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft system.
This role requires the post holder to travel across the locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
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Safer Futures is the commissioned support service for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Safer Futures, provides support to adults, young people and children effected by domestic abuse - Our goal is to end domestic abuse and sexual violence in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Our programmes at Barnardo's are designed to meet the needs of those at Recovery and to people who want to change their abusive behaviour. We also deliver Domestic Abuse Training to professionals and we are educating children and young people in both primary and secondary schools throughout Cornwall to recognise the signs of abuse and to help them develop and sustain healthy relationships.
Would you like to be involved in a unique opportunity to support People in the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Service - Safer Futures, Barnardo's?
Do you enjoy working with people and positively impacting their lives?
Are you looking for a role in the Cornwall area?
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Service
The Change 4U Programme offers bespoke support across Cornwall to those who are displaying abusive behaviours within their intimate relationships. Provided in a variety of formats including phone, video and face to face, and offering one-to-one and group options, change 4U gives provides tools and techniques to help people cease abusive behaviour, whilst exploring a variety of topics that are relevant to both clients and their families.
Change 4U Senior Project Worker
Initial Specific Responsibilities
- You will provide valuable support and guidance to the Change 4U team,
- Work closely with the team lead in the development and delivery of the behaviour change Programme
- Plan and support the team's caseload through triage and allocation
- Provide 1-1, group work programmes in person and online to behaviour Change and partner link Clients
- Provide support to the Team lead and carry out one-to-ones supervisions with the Change 4U team when requested.
- Represent the programme/service at professional meetings both face to face and online including MARAC and Multi Disciplinary Teams
Expectations:
- The ability to provide support, supervision and guidance to the Change 4U team
- Have Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating qualities
- Your role is vital, both individually as well as leading the team. It is an essential expectation that you will be required to play a key role in planning and implementing service development and improvements to meet local and national priorities where appropriat
- Excellent knowledge of the affects of domestic violence/abuse on adults and children
- To be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of those reporting to you, treating people with fairness and respect.
- To be skilled at engaging with others and building constructive working relationships with others.
- To be able to measure and monitor to ensure everyone performs at their best, including a knowledge of auditing processes to ensure compliance with organisational procedures.
- To be robust enough to deal with complaints or incidents diplomatically.
- Be able to negotiate when dealing with potential conflict.
- Ability to effectively prioritise workload, manage time, and resources
- Be aware of the bigger picture and be open to working with others to protect the integrity of the service and develop it further.
- Plan and deliver services and contribute to their evaluation
- Develop and maintain professional relationships and work in partnership with other agencies in order to deliver effective services and attend a range of internal and external meetings as required.
- Actively prepare for and participate in supervision, team meetings, briefings and training events and contribute to the development of learning materials or other resources.
- Take responsibility for developing and improving your own professional knowledge and skills and contribute to policy development within Barnardo's
- Driven to deliver
- Leading and engaging
- Strategic thinking
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services based in the Pennine Lancs area.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: S11256 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home- based in Pennine Lancashire, however, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week
Salary: £18,335.98 per annum
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 12 months from start date. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31st March 2028.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 20 April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: Week commencing 28 April 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
The Stroke Support Coordinator will:
• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes, which will help them to prevent further strokes.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
You will have experience in:
• Experience/ background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities
• Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records.
• An affinity with the values of the Association.
• A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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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!
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in Hertfordshire.
Position: S11253 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Hertfordshire, however frequent travel will be required as part of this role (to include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week
Salary: £21,391 per annum (FTE £26,700 per annum)
Contract: Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 6 April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 14 April 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach in the East of England, you will have the ability to support stroke survivors to identify their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centred approach enabling them to maximise their recovery and improve communication.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Supporting a diverse caseload including anyone experiencing communication difficulties via a combination of face-to-face visits or meetings, telephone calls, emails or letters, and digital methods (such as video calls)
• Providing personalised information, advice and support.
• Enabling stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
• Working with other health and social care professionals across the stroke pathway to ensure high quality support.
About You
You will have experience in:
• Experience/ background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities
• Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records.
• An affinity with the values of the Association.
• A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
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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!
This Suicide Liaison Manager will manage a team of Suicide Liaison Workers, a CYP Counsellor and work with a team of volunteers who deliver support to adults, children and young people who are bereaved by suicide in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The post holder will implement and monitor the day-to-day operations of the service in line with contractual obligations, ensuring grieving people can access a range of high-quality bereavement support and are informed about the services available to them.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 14th April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks:
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
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Make a Real Difference – Join Us as an Interventions Worker!
Are you passionate about creating safer communities? Do you believe in change and the power of intervention? At Freeva, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Interventions Worker to join The Jenkins Project and help transform lives.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to empower individuals, challenge harmful behaviors, and contribute to breaking the cycle of domestic abuse. Your work will directly impact the safety and well-being of individuals and families, helping to build healthier relationships and communities.
What You’ll Do
�� Facilitate group sessions and one-to-one support for individuals who have used abusive behaviors in relationships.
�� Work in line with Respect Service Standards, ensuring interventions prioritise the safety of victims and survivors.
�� Collaborate with professionals from social services, criminal justice, and support networks to drive positive change.
�� Deliver structured violence prevention programmes that encourage accountability and transformation.
�� Help shape the future of intervention work, advocating for innovative approaches to addressing domestic abuse.
Why Join Us?
✨ Competitive Salary – £25,138 - £27,470 per annum.
✨ Meaningful Work – Every day, you’ll be changing lives and making a lasting impact.
✨ Professional Development – Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
✨ Generous Leave – 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service) plus your birthday off!
✨ Supportive Team Culture – Work with like-minded professionals committed to making a difference.
✨ Flexible Work Schedule – Including two evening sessions per week to meet client needs.
Who You Are
✔ Passionate about social change and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.
✔ Skilled in group facilitation, intervention work, or support services.
✔ Strong communicator, able to engage with individuals and challenge behaviours constructively.
✔ Confident working both independently and as part of a team.
✔ Committed to anti-discriminatory practice and equality.
Join us and be part of a life-changing movement. Together, we can inspire change, build resilience, and create a safer future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fearless is the youth brand of Crimestoppers, offering young people access to non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality. The work of Fearless is focused on helping young people make informed decisions about reporting crime. As the Youth Outreach Worker for Kent, you will help young people to understand different crime topics and break down the barriers to reporting crime. This will be done through the delivery of workshops in schools and other youth settings. The Youth Outreach Worker will also build partnerships locally with other organisations, to provide a coordinated response to youth crime and exploitation across Kent.
In this role, you will:
· To deliver our Fearless and Bystander Approach programme for young people in Secondary Schools and youth settings across Kent and for the professionals working with those young people;
- Facilitating a bespoke Fearless workshop
- Ensuring the workshop links to the prevention needs of young people within Kent and surrounding areas.
· To build partnerships locally with: Secondary schools/academies, Pupil Referral Unit’s (PRU), youth agencies, Police, Local Authorities and other organisations
· Implement a robust evaluation method, including compiling statistics of the workshops and partnership work for internal and external reports.
· Look for ongoing opportunities to raise the awareness of the Fearless service direct to young people and the professionals working with them.
· To work with the Regional Manager and Development Team to secure continued funding opportunities.
· To represent the Fearless team at events.
· Source opportunities to engage with young people outside of the school environment e.g creation of materials for youth clubs/workers, social media campaigns etc.
· Support Fearless Head Office Team to develop content for Fearless social media platforms.
· To create and build relationships to deliver activities in term time and school holidays.
Ideally, you'll have:
· Experience in evaluating outcomes (Essential)
· The ability to plan your own work, use your initiative and meet deadlines (Essential)
· Training and understanding of Safeguarding (Essential)
· Experience of developing and delivering workshops (Essential)
· Significant experience of working with young people (Essential)
· Experience of working in a school environment, youth setting or similar (Essential)
· Understanding of key crime issues experienced by young people (Essential)
· Excellent communication (including proficient use of MS Office programs), presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate with a variety of different audiences and stakeholders (Essential)
· Experience of project management (Desirable)
· First aid qualification (Desirable)
· Qualification in Youth Work or Teaching (Desirable)
· Understanding of social media platforms and content creation (Desirable)
· Understanding of the impact of serious organised crime on young people (Desirable)
Please don't forget to submit a covering letter outlining why you think you're right for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.