Welfare jobs

At The King’s Trust, every role plays a part in creating brighter futures for young people. As our new Delivery Systems Executive, you’ll sit at the heart of our mission, ensuring the technology behind our programmes runs smoothly, reliably, and efficiently. You'll be the first port of call for application-related queries, helping staff resolve issues swiftly so they can focus on delivering life-changing support to young people across the UK. It’s problem-solving with a purpose.

This is more than just tech support, it's a chance to improve the digital systems that enable thousands of life-changing moments every year. You’ll work closely with passionate colleagues across the organisation, supporting vital tools and processes that empower our teams to deliver mentoring, training, and opportunities to the young people who need them most. If you're analytical, people-savvy, and excited to make a real-world impact behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you skilled at building relationships with people?

Got a passion for parenting support and children’s early years?

Use your experience to make a big impact for families and young children in the local area.

We’re seeking a dynamic individual who shares our passion for supporting parents and young children.

In this role you will engage directly with families, visiting them each week to provide holistic support to families with young children, for a wide range of needs.  The Early Years Family Worker will tend to support families facing more complex circumstances. This might include factors like disability or emerging additional needs, multi-agency support, or a history of domestic abuse.

You will play a crucial part in assisting parents as they navigate the challenges of family life. This will involve listening to parents, building on their strengths, and helping them access activities, or help to improve family life.  Additionally, you will work with the children, engaging in play and other activities that support their development. Through role modelling and direct interaction, you will help create a nurturing environment that encourages both parental confidence and child growth.

You will play a crucial part in offering and developing resources tailored to their needs. As well as offering practical support, a key aspect of the role is building trusting relationships. This position offers a meaningful chance to make a positive impact when families need it the most.  Our ideal candidate will:

· Be able to put people at ease and embody the Home-Start ethos of no judgement and #RealLifeParenting

· Have experience working in a family support role

· Have a strong understanding of the needs of families with young children (0-5)

· Have knowledge or experience of supporting children’s early learning and development

· Have safeguarding experience

· Be able to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with a variety of people and organisations.

Hours of work: 24 hours per week

Salary: £29,572 (FTE), pro-rata for part-time hours, actual salary £19,182

We believe that diversity in the workplace enables us to create a relevant, innovative and effective organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse life experience. We are committed to recruitment that is fair and free from bias.

Home-Start Oxford is a Disability Confident Employer. Please get in touch if you require this information in an alternative format, or to discuss an alternative form of application or other forms of reasonable adjustment.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment, and we ensure it is reflected in our recruitment and selection practices.

Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 22nd April.  With interviews expected to take place on  Wednesday 30th April.

We offer flexible working, 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata), and matched employer and employee contributions to a pension scheme (up to 5%). We guarantee that you’ll be working with incredibly friendly and committed colleagues.

This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Are you looking for a career move where you can use your housing experience and customer service skills to help create homes and schemes that we can all be proud of? Join us as a Housing Assistant. 

At Sapphire Independent Housing we are on an exciting journey. We have grown the business, expanded and diversified so that we can deliver much needed accommodation and services in London and Hertsmere.

Now we’re seeking a Housing Assistant to deliver a responsive and proactive housing management service at Bethany House, our female scheme in Islington – as well as contributing to initiatives that enhance our services for tenants and residents in permanent and temporary accommodation. 

You’ll be expected to provide a customer focused letting service to all prospective and new tenants and to liaise with tenants on housing management issues. Your responsibilities will range from reception and office admin duties to housing management functions, including rent collection. This will include managing post and visitors, overseeing all contractors coming into the building, dealing with emergency situations and liaising with the team to ensure all tasks are covered and completed.

We’re looking for:

• Proven experience in supported housing, with knowledge of welfare benefits, rent collection and identifying maintenance/repair issues.

• Proven experience in customer service and handling complaints.

• Experience of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience of administration and office systems.

• Good standard of education, with ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to organise and prioritise your work, to meet deadlines and targets.

• The flexibility to work in a small team in a small organisation, with team spirit, good judgement and practical problem solving.

• Understanding of working in a diverse environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Investors in People Gold employer – a supportive business that encourages employee development and growth from within.

We offer a generous benefits package including interest free season ticket and bike loan scheme, private health and life insurance.

Appointments are subject to Sapphire Independent Housing receiving an enhanced DBS check which we consider acceptable.

Sapphire is a charitable registered housing provider. We welcome all applications and value diversity in our workforce.

If you would like to be considered for this post, you can apply here.

Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025

Job Title and Summary:  Senior Video Editor

As a Senior Video Editor, you become part of the Visual Creative team and be a vital part of delivering well produced short- and longform videos for Soi Dog’s social media platforms by visualizing and sharing ideas, storyboarding exciting upcoming video ideas, challenging your creative thoughts through your way of editing videos and assisting the team and various departments optimizing their video content.

You will be working together with Visual Creatives' photo-, videographers and designers, Fundraising and Marketing teams who will be responsible for providing you with briefs and guidance on content requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Video editing and Storyboarding

• Edit engaging videos with motion graphics, sound design and captions, and make sure they resonate with the targeted audience and media platform.
• Visualize, share, storyboard and supervise ideas for upcoming video projects together with team members and from other departments.
• Provide guidance on video editing to other members of the team.
• Staying updated in the latest advancements and trends within the world of video editing

Project and Time management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Handling and organizing raw and edited video files
• Ensuring organised folder structures and project files.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• 2 or more years of experience with video editing
• Have exceptional written English skills as well as verbal
• Advanced knowledge on video editing
• Advanced experience within the Adobe Creative Suite (For Mobile and Desktop)
• Experienced in both social media and long form content
• Experience with colour correction and grading
• Experience in storytelling
• A creative vision
• Ability to communicate with all internal organisational departments and team members
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload under changing deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience with Motion Graphic Design
• Experience with Audio Design
• Knowledge of the animal welfare sector

What we are looking for in you:

• Highly motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced working environment
• A friendly, outgoing person who is an excellent communicator
• A creative thinker, who enjoys sharing ideas
• Naturally inquisitive and innovative
• Ready to adapt within an ever-changing environment in the digital industry
• Keen on researching to always improve efficiency and creativity

Department and Supervisor:  This position reports to the Visual Creative Services Manager.

Location: Fixed base: Soi Dog Foundation, Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand.

Type of Employment: This position is a permanent, full-time position

Additional Information:

• 19 annual holidays (including 13 day of Thai National Holidays) rising to 25 days with year of service
• Annual Salary Adjustment
• Social Security
• Provident Fund
• Uniform provided
• Visa and work permit (for foreign national only)

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Worthing Foyer is a 29-bed medium-low supported accommodation for young people between the ages of 16-25 that is staffed 24/7. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. Situated in the centre of Worthing, the project has strong links with and contributes to the local community.

We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Worthing Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are:

Housing

• Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living. 
• Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law.
• Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team.

Coaching and Engagement

• Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.
• Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community. 
• Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries.
• Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance). 

General 

• Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working
• Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations.
• Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice. 

There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk
• Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living. 
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs.
• Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists.

Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary. 
• Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills.
• Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 4 May 2025 at midnight

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

Job Summary

Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop. 

PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:

- Independent Living Skills

- Creative and Performing Arts

- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness

- Employment and Vocational Skills

The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work. 

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
• A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
• A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
• The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
• Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
• A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving

What We Offer:

· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)

· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date: April 20th 2025

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.  

Background

Our Time Charity is a unique and pioneering organization dedicated to supporting children and young people who have parents with mental illness. Our mission is to ensure that these young individuals do not feel isolated, misunderstood, or overlooked, and to provide them with the tools and resources they need to thrive. We achieve this through innovative programmes, education, and advocacy, making a tangible difference in their lives.

Established in 2012, Our Time has grown from a small initiative into a nationally recognized charity. Our founders, driven by personal experiences and a profound understanding of the challenges faced by children of parents with mental illness, have created a compassionate and impactful organisation.

As a small, mission-driven charity, we are seeking a highly organised and reliable Freelance Executive Assistant to support our CEO and Operations Director, enabling them to focus on strategic delivery, fundraising, and programme development.

You will be confident, efficient, and values-driven, able to provide high-level administrative support and coordination. You will play a vital role in keeping our senior leadership organised and on track, ensuring smooth communication to enable the team to collaborate across all the activities and projects.

 

Key Responsibilites

This vital role will enable the leadership team to focus on strategic goals, fundraising, and programme delivery—by ensuring smooth day-to-day coordination behind the scenes. Working closely with the Operations Director, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

· Provide direct administrative and scheduling support to the CEO and Operations Director.

· Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements.

· Draft and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations.

· Manage digital filing systems and ensure documents are well organised.

· Carry out ad hoc tasks and small projects to support the smooth running of the charity.

· Coordinate and support the implementation and monitoring of internal policies.

· Support recruitment and onboarding processes including DBS checks and safeguarding training.

· Support the management of internal systems, team collaboration, and operational record-keeping.

 

Requirements

Essential:

· Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative support role.

· Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Confident working independently and managing a busy workload.

· Professional, discreet, and experienced in handling confidential information.

· A good working knowledge of Salesforce

· Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting tools (Zoom/Teams).

· A strong interest in and alignment with Our Time’s mission and values.

Desirable:

· Experience in the not-for-profit, mental health, or education sectors.

· Familiarity with charity governance and trustee liaison.

· Experience supporting remote teams and coordinating both hybrid and inperson events or meetings.

As a small team, we value individuals who are proactive, take personal responsibility, and are comfortable working independently. Each team member plays a crucial role in advancing our charity's mission to support children and young people with a parent struggling with mental illness.

We are fully remote and meet in-person approximately 2 – 3 times per year in a range of locations easily reachable by public transport (recently London and York).

Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £32,419.90 per annum
 
The Community Connector will support people with serious mental illness (SMI) to achieve better health and wellbeing, increase independence and reduce reliance on services.
 
Key to this role is person-centred support and building trusted relationships. The Community Connector will connect people to a broad range of services and interventions in their local area, supporting and empowering people to access opportunities and take positive steps to improve their mental health recovery goals.
 
The Community Connector will support people through:

• One-to-one-person centred support focussing on what matters to the individual
• Addressing the social determinants of health, such as education, employability and social welfare advice.
• Opportunities to build social connections within their local communities, fostering engagement in fun and meaningful activities.
• Emotional support to build resilience and confidence.
• Guidance on navigating and accessing wider support services.

The Community Connector will be embedded in the Bromley by Bow Centre’s Social Prescribing service, utilising their experience and support. It will work with a wider team of voluntary sector, primary care and secondary care staff in the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT).

The role is funded by NHS East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) and managed by the Bromley by Bow Centre. There are a team of Community Connectors as part of a wider transformation programme in East London to redesign community mental health care for adults with serious mental illness in Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Senior Support Worker, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Mental health support, Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Vulnerable People, Learning Disabilities, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
 
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)         

FSN are looking for a visionary and inspiring leader to maintain and develop the Charity’s growth and impact. 

The CEO will provide strategic leadership and vision, build relationships with stakeholders, maintain service development strategies, as well as being responsible for the day to day running of the Charity ensuring all legal obligations are met. 

FSN is based in Hastings & St Leonards and delivers a range of services across the towns and villages of East Sussex, responding to the changing needs of the community and the children, young people and families that live there. 

FSN’s vision statement – Creating space where children, young people and families are inspired and supported to flourish. 

The role is a Full-Time position based in our offices in Hastings & St Leonards.

Salary Range £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. 

FSN offers a competitive salary and annual leave, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, a supportive working environment together with excellent training and development opportunities which fully support individuals CPD.

FSN embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and actively promotes working without discrimination.  We are a disability confident employer and committed to interviewing disabled people who meet our minimum criteria for the post.

*Successful applicant will be required to undertake an

enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Download an application form together with a Job Description,

Person Specification and Application Form from our website;

FSN aims to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No. 208446

FSN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment in every aspect of their work.

HR Advisor

Salary£32,000.00 per annum

LocationHome Based

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Home Based

Salary: £32,000.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1095697

There’s a new opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact in a values-driven organisation! YMCA England & Wales is seeking an accomplished HR Advisor to join our national People Services team, supporting our operations across England and Wales.

In this field-based role, you'll act as a trusted HR partner to retail managers and teams, offering proactive and expert advice across a broad spectrum of HR matters. From employee relations and absence management to training delivery and change support, you’ll be integral in driving positive employee experiences and upholding YMCA’s ethos and people-first culture.

About YMCA England & Wales:

YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We are committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising managers on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and capability cases
• Monitoring absence, conducting welfare meetings, and managing Occupational Health referrals
• Supporting store teams through regular visits, building relationships and trust
• Delivering training sessions to upskill managers and promote HR best practice
• Supporting HR projects, change initiatives, and data reporting
• Collaborating with the wider HR team and deputising for the Assistant Head of HR when needed

Who we’re looking for:

• MCIPD-qualified or equivalent HR experience, ideally in a retail environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Confident managing casework with a fair, empathetic approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Willing to travel frequently (full driving licence required)

Join us and help shape the future of HR in a mission-led organisation that makes a difference to communities across the UK. If you’re passionate about people and want to bring your HR expertise to a cause that matters — we’d love to hear from you

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

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).

Are you ready for your next position in Individual Giving? In this new role you will be primarily responsible for developing, marketing and managing individual giving. As a key member of the fundraising team you will produce compelling fundraising communications, stewarding individual donors, including regular donors and gifts in memory.

To thrive in this role, you will need prior experience of working in a fundraising setting, with an understanding of good stewardship practices.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the Oxford office.

The Charity
A social welfare charity committed to providing financial, emotional and practical support and services.

You will be joining a long standing well respected organisation with access to competitive employee benefits which include, Free onsite parking, Options for flexible working, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance (3 x salary) and a Pension scheme that offers 10% employer contribution.

The Role
Day-to-day management of the regular giving programme, project managing appeals and overseeing the thanking process for individual donors.

Create, plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel, compliant, insight-led, supporter-centric campaigns.

Manage the newly appointed fundraising agency.

Review and develop operational plans for individual giving (including regular giving, in memory, digital fundraising and appeals) working to achieve agreed targets.

The Candidate
Experience of using direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and develop supporters.

Previous direct marketing or transferrable experience, this should include project managing or assisting a project manager to plan and deliver activity and evaluate results.

Experience planning, delivering and managing individual giving programmes.

Experience of delivering donor recruitment and retention projects from initiation to completion.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Team: Solution Delivery

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, flexible working options available

Salary: Up to £49,655.50 per year

Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Lead Developer:

- Assist in the development of new systems including designing, implementing, maintaining and updating systems

- Drive the full life cycle of software development in an Agile fashion within the scrum process

- Create low-level design specifications and implement these

- Amending and refactoring of moderately complex programs / scripts

- Undertake hands-on coding and carry out regular code reviews and provide feedback

- Ensure all assigned development work, upgrades and support requests are dealt with

- Assess new technologies as they become available and determine where they might support the work of the organisation

About the Solution Delivery team:

- The Solution Delivery team sit within the IT Department as the group responsible for new software development, configuration and deployment, including 3rd line support.

- Formed of 9 individuals with a variety of backgrounds and skills in the Microsoft stack, the team tackle challenges from small new websites to multi-year projects to replace software systems

What we’re looking for in our Lead Developer:

- Achieved proficiency in programming/software development or gained experience in another development skill involving system implementation and comprehensive training in programming

- Extensive .Net development experience, preferably using agile methodology

- Ability to understand complex problems and break them down into a set of user requirements

- A good understanding of information systems concepts and practice and the software development life cycle

- Experience of designing systems and communicating that design, providing direction to others to implement the design, and monitoring/following up progress against targets

- A customer-focused individual who can communicate at both the technical and non-technical level

- A self-starter with evidence of analytical ability and attention to detail

- Someone who is confident to work with a remote development team across the UK

- Someone who is confident to work with developers and other skilled professionals from outside the organisation

- Experience in managing projects from start to finish, ideally on a broad spectrum of projects

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 21st April 2025

Virtual interview date: w/c 28th April onwards

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. video screening (possible)

3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for English literature and language? The Rise School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Lead to join our dynamic team.

As the English Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing, planning, and delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum for students in Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. You will ignite a passion for English that inspires every student to reach their full potential, including excelling in their GCSEs.

About Us

The Rise School is a thriving special school based in Feltham, west London educating autistic pupils aged four to 18. It was set up by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust in 2014. This vibrant learning community equips young people with the academic qualifications and personal skill set needed to thrive in the world, socially, emotionally and, in time, in the workplace. The Rise School offers pupils the best of both worlds: special needs provision combined with a curriculum guided by, and reaching beyond, the national curriculum. Located on the same campus as the Tudor Park Education Trust, a secondary mainstream school, The Rise School enables pupils to access learning and social opportunities alongside their mainstream peers, whilst receiving the specialist support they need

Here's what we offer:

• A chance to make a real difference: The Rise School was established in 2014 under the government's free school programme by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust. Our core purpose? To prepare pupils not just for academic success, but for life beyond school.
• A commitment to holistic education: At The Rise School, we believe in equal priority for both academic and social outcomes. Our students not only gain essential qualifications but also develop the skills needed to thrive in further education, employment, and society.
• A supportive environment: Join a team of dedicated educators who are passionate about creating a positive learning environment where every student can flourish.
• Room for growth: As part of The Rise School community, you'll have access to professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and further your career.

If you're ready to inspire and empower the next generation of English scholars, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our vibrant team at The Rise School and help shape the future of education.

Closing date-21st April 2025

Interview date- 30th April 2025

Start Date- September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Apply today and start your exciting career with The Rise School!

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Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. 

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.