Volunteer service manager jobs in aldridge, walsall
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Come and make a difference by joining our team reaching people who find it most difficult to access advice. Money Advice Plus work both locally in Sussex and nationwide. Our mission is to help people manage their money effectively, and our independent, confidential and flexible approach is tailored to individuals’ needs, allowing us to reach those who find it most difficult to access advice. You will be joining a large team of Money Advisers providing specialist level debt and benefit advice and casework.
We have 2 posts available - 1 based in our Brighton and Hove office, and the second either based in our office, but fully remote working possible. For both posts you will have lots of variety, providing telephone specialist debt and benefit advice and casework across a range of projects. If you are based in our office you will also deliver face-to-face advice both in the office and other outreach locations including Foodbanks and with inpatients.
Ideally you will hold a qualification in Money Advice, obtained either through the Institute of Money Advisers or the Money and Pensions Service. If you do not have a qualification, you must be prepared to work towards obtaining this, included some study in your own time. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be comfortable delivering advice in person and by phone, and be able to plan and organise your work effectively.
If you'd like to learn more about the post, or would like to apply in different format, please contact Nick Vaughan (details in our job pack).
If you'd like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Nick Vaughan. Please tell us how you meet the Person Specification contained in the attached document when applying.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Fundraising Team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will join our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture a range of corporate and philanthropic relationships. Together, we will significantly increase our income in support of the world leading research, treatment, and care that takes place across our hospitals in areas such as: childhood cancer, rare diseases, neonatal and maternal health, children and young people’s mental health, and critical care.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for account managing a portfolio of new and existing corporate accounts to deliver a sustainable income growth year on year. In addition, they will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to support the day-to-day management of high value strategic partnerships and the delivery of business development activities. They will also contribute to the wider strategic aims of the P&P team to significantly grow both philanthropic and corporate partnership income and impact over the next three years.
The ideal candidate will have strong corporate account management and communication skills (both verbally and in writing) ideally gained within a fundraising or sales/business development environment. They will be a self-starter with an appetite to make unsolicited approaches to businesses and individuals, along with the ability to develop and grow lasting relationships with corporate partners. They will have strong time management skills, a motivation to work towards and achieve targets, and an appreciation of working for the NHS.
What we offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
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Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Charity events throughout the year
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Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
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Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is 18 May 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty. Our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe. However, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
The role
NEA has an exciting opportunity for a Training and Education Officer to support with the delivery of our accredited training and qualifications to stakeholders across the United Kingdom as well as develop and deliver our expanding education programme nationwide.
You will work across both the training and education teams to develop and deliver training courses and education workshops to frontline workers, volunteers and young people from a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, housing associations, voluntary and community groups, and commercial organisations.
Our training courses and workshops cover key issues associated with fuel poverty, fuel debt, affordable warmth, low-carbon technologies and practical energy efficiency advice. You will work alongside the training team to develop, design and deliver these engaging online and face-to-face courses and qualifications. You will act as an examiner for all NEA qualifications, assist in the development of future assessment-based qualifications; and have the ability to identify new opportunities for training and assessment product development.
You will work closely with the existing education team to enhance the current education provision of the charity; you will develop and deliver education sessions in line with programme and funding needs. Delivery will include both Primary and Secondary school sessions as well as bespoke education sessions for care leavers, young carers, youth offenders and children soon to be attending university or college.
We are accepting applications from across the United Kingdom however, we are particularly interested in hearing from applicants in the Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North-East of England.
What you will need to succeed
You will possess a relevant training or education qualification and have recent, demonstrable experience in delivering adult training and or primary / secondary school sessions. Ideally, you will also bring experience in one or more of the following fields: energy, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues, or housing.
With excellent communication skills and IT skills, you will be adaptable and bring a lot of energy to the team. You’ll be brimming with ideas and enthusiasm and have a passion to deliver training and education to people from diverse backgrounds and the desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
You will be expected to deliver training and education sessions depending on organisational need, as well as occasionally delivery in wider England and Wales. This will require overnight stays and flexibility on the part of the post holder.
The role of Training and Education Officer will be part of the Development and Partnerships Directorate and the postholder will report to NEA’s Training Programme Delivery Manager.
Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.
We are offering:
- £31,068 - £35,836 (Points 18 -25) (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.
- 11.5% non-contributory pension.
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum.
- Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
- Enhanced family friendly payments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee benefits platform.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 06 May2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held Wednesday 21 May 2025.
Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No agency or advertising enquiries please.
NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Special Olympics GB is a charity dedicated to providing year-round training and competition for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are much more than just a sports organisation – we are a movement that breaks down barriers, fosters inclusion, and changes lives. With over 10,000 athletes, 6000 volunteers, and 100+ accredited clubs across England, Scotland, and Wales, we are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive through sport.
Our athletes are at the heart of everything we do – they are inspirational, courageous, passionate, and insightful, embodying the core values of Special Olympics GB every single day. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly special and contribute to an organisation that creates real impact at a grassroots level.
About the Roles
- Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) – flexible options negotiable
- Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
- Location: Home-based with regular travel
- Contract: 2 years with possible extension dependent on funding
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous Time Off in Lieu policy, annual CPD/training investment, employer’s pension scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave, employee health scheme, and opportunities to attend exciting, inclusivity-driven events.
As part of our small yet ambitious and agile team, you will work closely with the Head of Network, our Accredited Clubs/Programmes, and Volunteers to drive grassroots development, build community engagement, and enhance opportunities for athletes.
Who We’re Looking For
We want to hear from you if you are:
- Passionate about inclusion and making a difference in people’s lives
- A great communicator who enjoys working with volunteers, athletes, and families incommunities
- Adaptable, agile and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
- Dedicated to personal growth and career development
- Driven by values that promote social change through sport
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a global movement that empowers individuals, builds confidence, and fosters lifelong friendships. The journey is great, but the rewards are even greater. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of something truly life-changing.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV (2 pages)and a cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing:
- Why Special Olympics GB? Why do you want to join us now, and why are you the right person for the role?
- What impact do you hope to make in the role? How do you see yourself contributing to Special Olympics GB and the role you are applying for?
- Why should we choose you? Highlight your skills, knowledge, experience, and determination that make you the best fit.
Please tailor your application to the role—generic or combined applications will not be considered.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025, 9pm
- Interview Stages: Stage 1 – week beginning 19th May 2025, Stage 2 week beginning 2nd June 2025
- Final decision: Week beginning 9th June 2025
We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage all candidates who meet the job role requirements to apply. Please note that applicants will need to provide evidence of their right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check .
We will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
No agency contact, please.
For job role specifics, please see the Job Descriptions.
Be part of a movement that changes lives. Apply today!
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.




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Purpose of role:
To work in partnership with the Head of Training and Qualifications and other colleagues to ensure effective delivery, monitoring and Internal Quality Assurance of Bild BTEC qualifications including Certificates and Diplomas.
Role Summary:
The Qualifications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Qualifications & Diplomas throughout BILD and the RRN and to assist with the vision of becoming the qualification provider of choice for Learning Disability and/ or Autism Professionals and Providers.
The Qualifications Coordinator will lead on Internal Quality Assurance and other processes to ensure that the requirements of awarding bodies/assessment centres are fully met.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director, Home-Start London
Lead. Innovate. Transform Families’ Lives.
Are you a visionary leader with the drive to make a real impact? Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything you do? Join us as our next Director!
Home-Start London is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director to lead our charity and drive the growth of our family support network across the capital. This is an opportunity to lead a forward-thinking organisation helping to empower families through vital community support.
Location: Home-based
Salary: £50-55,000
Type: Permanent
Hours: 4 days per week (28 hours). Hours can be worked flexibly.
About Home-Start London
We have a big ambition: to ensure that no parent in London feels alone and every child has the best start in life. Our network of 16 local Home-Start charities in the capital provides volunteer-led home visiting, group and other support to parents and carers with young children facing challenges such as social isolation, mental health difficulties, and poverty. Our work focuses on building new partnerships and securing funding, facilitating shared learning and more coordinated services, and amplifying the voices of disadvantaged families with young children to drive wider change. We are part of the national Home-Start movement.
About the role
As Director, you will be the public face of an impactful and dynamic charity. You will ensure successful delivery of our strategy and lead on developing new partnerships that build financial sustainability of the charity and grow support for our wider network. Working with your small but mighty team and Home-Start staff and trustees across London, you will ensure we provide quality support to our network that drives increased impact. Your professional development and growth will be well supported.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and inspire – Be the public face of our impactful charity, shaping strategic direction and acting as a key advocate and spokesperson.
- Drive growth – Identify funding opportunities, promote collaboration, and build new partnerships.
- Oversee strategy and operations – Ensure good governance, robust financial management, and effective implementation of policy and plans.
- Innovate and evolve – Respond to new opportunities and challenges with creativity and resiliance to drive sustainability and impact.
About you
To thrive in this role, you will be a highly collaborative leader with experience in a senior role. You will be a brilliant networker and communicator, able to inspire and build trusted relationships. You will be a strategic thinker who can balance big picture vision with the practicalities of running a small charity. You will be a skilled fundraiser with a track record of securing income from a range of sources and you will be a passionate champion for families with young children in London.
Inclusion matters
At Home-Start London we believe that equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to achieving our purpose. We encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and fair selection process.
Don't meet every single requirement? Who does! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we'd love you to apply anyway. If you’d like to, then give us a call for a confidential conversation about the role and/or how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you.
How to apply
See job pack for full details. To apply for this role, please click the "quick apply" button below. You will be asked to provide a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages).
Closing date for applications is Monday 28th April.
First round interviews will be held w/c 5th May.
Second round interviews will be held w/c 12th May.
SLOW is the only charity offering weekly in person and online support groups to bereaved parents and siblings in London and across the UK.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Fundraiser to make a difference to the lives of bereaved families. As we look to diversify our income, you will work closely with the Charity Director to grow income from Corporate Partners, Community Events, Legacies and Trusts and Grants.
Reporting Line: Charity Director
Based at: Home and occasional travel to SLOW events
Hours: 21 per week (term time only)
Based in London, SLOW (Surviving the Loss of Your World) has offered emotional and practical support for over eighteen years to bereaved families in the UK that have lost a child in any circumstances. Our unique approach to working with parents and siblings is highly regarded by our members and professionals and we are proud to have won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Our work is centred around regular support groups for bereaved parents, adult siblings and creative workshops for bereaved younger siblings. All our groups are facilitated by trained bereaved parents or siblings. Our members regularly refer to our groups as a ‘lifeline’. Our model of bereavement support is unique and is a direct response to what bereaved parents have told us they need.
SLOW is a registered charity with an income of currently circa £185k. The charity has a stable resource base with a range of income sources – some annual, some on multi-year commitments and other funding resulting from planned and targeted approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the leadership of the Charity Director, the Fundraiser will manage the day-to-day fundraising and support the Charity Director in raising funds and developing SLOW’s income to ensure financial stability. You will assist the Charity Director in achieving the annual income and suggest new revenue streams.
- Working closely with the Charity Director, you will manage, monitor and execute SLOW’s annual financial target through a variety of different revenue streams. You will be supported by SLOW’s Business Management Assistant.
- The Fundraiser is part of a small team of paid and voluntary personnel working to maintain and develop SLOW in accordance with its founding principles and ethos. From time to time the post-holder will be required to take on tasks that are the primary responsibility of another if necessary.
Execute grant applications including: ·
- Researching appropriate grants for applications
- Writing and checking of all grant applications including proposing figures and the provision of all supporting documents
- Responding to queries from funders, including meeting/networking with them where necessary
Detailed Description Grants and Fundraising
- Collating and submitting feedback forms including analysis of expenditure versus grant allocations and membership
- Maintain good relationships with officers of grant making trusts and bodies in order to ensure regular and timely compliance with requirements
Assist with all SLOW fundraising including specifically:
- Managing corporate and private donations, charitable retail schemes and digital fundraising channels
- Work closely with the BMA to set up and administrate sponsored events and other ad hoc fundraising activities
- Researching and proposing additional channels for fundraising
- Work & liaise closely with volunteers at SLOW events
Person Spec:
Essential:
Previous experiences of successful grant applications and fundraising
Experience of organising fundraising events
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Solutions Focused
Flexible and adaptable attitude
Computer literacy
Desirable:
Experience of corporate partnerships
Experience of Legacies
Experience of working remotely within a highly successful small team
Knowledge of CRM systems, preferably Beacon
A bereaved parent or sibling
Experience of working within a similar organisation
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply for this post by midnight on Monday 5 May by sending a CV and covering letter of no more than two A4 pages describing how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted, and an invitation to interview will be sent by email.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Chairty Director and other members of the SLOW Team, either in person or via video conferencing, as the situation allows.
SLOW is committed to enriching the diversity of our team to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve and to enhance the skills of our workforce. We actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for this role if your skills match the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a friendly and compassionate individual to join our team in Birmingham as we strengthen and expand the work of Elayos. The primary role is to provide the mother with emotional, physical, moral, and educational support. The successful candidate will train as a Doula (if not already trained) and will assist, support and work in collaboration with the Midwife and a wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) in order to provide a safe and holistic, trauma informed approach to person centred care.
Elayos Doulas do not advise, but take time to get to know their clients. They provide support to enable women to make informed decisions about their maternity care, filling a role that parents and families have always needed. The doula is there to listen, empower and not judge. Offering flexible, practical and emotional support in homes as well as in hospitals. There is a requirement to assist a caseload of clients, support different kinds of births and parenting choices and to have periods of being ‘on call’ for births.
Elayos Vision & Values
Elayos exists to bring compassion, support and advocacy to vulnerable and isolated birthing people in Birmingham. As doulas, we come alongside, build relationships, listen and equip with the information needed to empower our clients to have a positive and informed pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.
Our staff and volunteers offer continuity of care as we assist with emotional, practical and physical needs. Elayos values the importance of trauma informed approaches and seeks to offer this to both staff and clients. Where appropriate, we signpost and collaborate with other organisations to ensure that the greatest range of support is given.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key responsibilities:
Income Generation
- Drive online income generation through effective use of digital fundraising platforms, social media, and supporter journeys.
- Optimise and manage digital giving platforms, such as Funraisin, to increase donations and supporter engagement.
- Expand and enhance peer-to-peer fundraising, ensuring fundraisers have the tools and motivation to maximise income.
Digital & Social Media
- Increase digital reach and visibility, making sure fundraising messages are seen and acted upon.
- Leverage social media fundraising tools, such as Elovate (CommittedGiving), to improve donor retention and engagement.
- Use AI-powered tools to streamline prospect research, automate content personalisation, and optimise donor engagement.
- Develop and execute strategies to convert social media and website visitors into long-term donors.
Support & Collaboration
- Provide guidance and digital tools to e-volunteers and fundraising champions, enabling them to spread AvMA’s fundraising messages and attract donations.
- Analyse and report on digital fundraising performance, using insights to refine strategy and improve return on investment.
- Contribute to digital income diversification, exploring new revenue-generating opportunities such as online retail or supporter-driven fundraising products (e-commerce experience desirable).
Other Duties
- To undertake other duties as required commensurate with this post.
- To travel as necessary for events and fundraising activities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate Partnership Executive
Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!
As part of Midland Air Ambulance Charity’s (MAAC) corporate team, the Corporate Partnership Executive is responsible for taking a proactive approach to raising the profile of the charity and deepening relationships with businesses in the communities we serve.
You will provide support to the Senior Partnership Executive and the wider team helping to implement the corporate fundraising strategy via in person and online engagement methods, leading on activity within Staffordshire.
Your focus will be to ensure income growth from corporate sources and activity comprising of new business development, account management and affinity partnerships. As a longstanding charity, we have established networks in place, however alongside this the post holder will need to innovate and develop new ways of working in line with the ever-changing external environment (i.e., global/national trends, corporate best practise such as CSR and ESG) as well as in response to opportunities and challenges happening in the south of our region.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our stakeholders and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Post holders will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.




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The North West England Methodist District (NWED) is seeking to appoint a District Property Secretary. The role is home-based, with travel throughout the District. They will be the first point of contact on all matters relating to property and will work in collaboration with the churches and circuits within the District, providing oversight of the properties owned by the District. The post holder will give support and assistance to a range of stakeholders on property-related matters, in the context of Methodist Church governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead
Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!
The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead is responsible for overseeing income generation from corporate partners and growing high-value support from major donors to fund the vital work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
This newly created role will develop and implement strategies and plans across two areas:
- Oversee a team focused on building and maintaining corporate partnerships with businesses across our six-county operating region, covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire.
- Engage major donors and secure transformative gifts both on an individual basis as well as part of a bespoke programme.
The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead will be responsible for ensuring effective prospecting and exceptional supporter stewardship, maximising income generation in the short, medium and long term.
The role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced high-value fundraiser to work in close collaboration with our CEO and senior leadership team, and Chair and wider board of Trustees, to develop these two key income streams.
The post holder will be creative, an outstanding communicator, and a natural networker, skilled in unlocking new opportunities and securing transformational five and six-figure gifts.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our stakeholders and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Post holders will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.




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Salary: £32,839.52 per annum
Hours: Full Time 35 hours (shift pattern)
Mobile office based
The post-holder will work within Pause 21 Digbeth, High St, Birmingham B5 6BJ
Emotional Health and Wellbeing services opening hours support the needs of the communities in which we work, and therefore there are elements of unsociable hours - this includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays working shift patterns including alternating Saturdays.
The post holder will support Children, Young People, and Young Adults across our Emotional Health & Wellbeing services by offering low intensity support under a brief intervention framework.
The nature of the Emotional Health & Wellbeing services the ability to build relationships quickly, identify risks, and process further support is vital.
In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:
Skills
-Experience of management and supervision of staff and volunteers: (following the necessary training and support
-Computer literate and is able to navigate a data management system (after training is provided)
-Excellent verbal and written Communication skills, including telephone skills
-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with all clients - Practicing in a non-judgement and anti-discriminatory manner
-Competencies in undertaking risk assessments within scope of practice
-Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
-Experience of managing risk of a service and implementing and safe practice standards
-Experience in collating, understanding and challenging data sets with practice teams.
Work-based Knowledge
-Knowledge of anxiety and depression presentations in Primary Care and an understanding of evidence based interventions.
-Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding socio- economic factors and mental health.
-Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding legislation, policy and procedures and risks for children, young people and young adults aged 0-25.
-Able to demonstrate a knowledge of the issues that children, young people and young adults face when accessing mental health services.
INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on 21st May 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from the 7th May onwards.
Interviews will be held on TBC.
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All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.
Please note that the closing date for this role is 9th May 2025 however, we may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Please be advised that this role is part-time working 15 hours per week and fixed-term with an expected to end date of 31st March 2026. The annual salary is £47,000 pro rata.
We have a preference for hybrid working, however we'll consider the role being completely remote for the right candidate.
Job Description
You'll be an experienced qualified High Intensity Therapist with BABCP accreditation who likes working as part of a supportive team to help clients who struggle with common mental health problems such as anxiety and/or depression.
You will be responsible for the clinical supervision of Mind and Body Practitioners and CBT Therapists. Supervision will be provided on both an individual and group basis. You will be expected to support the clinical governance of the Mind and Body service.
Interviews are due to take place around 19th May 2025.
Essential Skills
- Have a Post Graduate Diploma in an NHS Talking Therapies Course or a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy – plus further post-graduate qualification training in CBT along with significant experience working as a practitioner
- Have accreditation with BABCP
- Have demonstrable experience working in mental health and young person services
- Have demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Know child protection issues and other relevant legislation
- Be able to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Have advanced communication skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Training Facilitator & Content Creator
- 14 hours per week at £16.00 an hour (Actual annual salary £17,472 - FTE £29,120).
- Hours may be worked flexibly over 5 days.
We are recruiting for a Training Facilitator & Content Creator to join our dedicated team at the PDA Society. This pivotal role blends the art of delivering impactful, engaging training with the creativity of developing meaningful content for our growing learning platform. You’ll be responsible for facilitating interactive sessions (both virtual and in-person) tailored to diverse audiences, and creating high-quality materials including e-learning modules, webinars, podcasts, and presentations. At its core, this role is about nurturing conversations that lead to real change – supporting PDAers, families, professionals, and researchers alike.
We’re looking for someone who is an enthusiastic, inclusive facilitator with a solid understanding of the PDA profile of autism and a passion for creating accessible, impactful learning experiences. You’ll be confident using digital tools, a skilled communicator, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams. The ability to adapt your style to suit the audience is essential, as is a willingness to travel to deliver in-person training across the UK. If you’re proactive, compassionate, and eager to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.