Breckenbrough Woodand Centre – Alternative Provision Teacher (Full time) Start Date: April 2026 Pay: MPS + SEN Allowance (£2787 p.a.) Are you motivated to work in a provision that really is more than a school where the vision is to improve the quality of life for all students? Are you enthused by the prospect of supporting an ethos where the holistic needs of every student are prioritised and where we strive to see the good in everyone? We are looking for enthusiastic and highly skilled applicants with experience of either special, mainstream or alternative provision settings, with the ability to deliver high calibre learning experiences in our brand new satellite provision. This post will be based full time at Breckenbrough Woodland Centre, Skutterskelfe, TS15 0JR. Breckenbrough School caters for boys aged 9 to 19, who are primarily diagnosed with Autism, PDA, ADHD, and other complex needs. As a school with a Quaker ethos, we pride ourselves on our shared values of equality, respect, tolerance, honesty, forgiveness, and conflict resolution, as we strive to attain the best outcomes possible for all our students. Breckenbrough Woodland Centre will provide alternative provision for both Breckenbrough and non-Breckenbrough students, within a safe, nurturing, inclusive and inspiring woodland-based learning environment. The aim of the provision is to achieve positive engagement in education, development of wider employability skills and positive and sustainable progression pathways. If you have a genuine love of learning and an appreciation of how a nurturing and caring environment can support all children to grow into happy, healthy, and successful individuals, you will make a great addition to our team. Breckenbrough Woodland Centre is the right school for you if: • You are committed to putting the individual needs of the students first • You are prepared to work flexibly in a vibrant, caring, and supportive environment, with students who really appreciate the work that staff do • You can deliver challenging and highly engaging learning experiences and are driven to maintain our outstanding outcomes for all students • You enjoy working with a positive and established staff team • You have a knowledge of successful strategies and/or the motivation to develop these in meeting the needs of young people with Autism or other complex needs including trauma, school avoidance. • You have an understanding of barriers to learning and have a drive to support young people in overcoming them In return, we will offer you: • An incredibly happy working environment with a staff team who are extremely supportive • A leadership team who are hands-on and accessible every single day • Continuous CPD and opportunities for professional and personal growth • An exceptional ethos of care for students, staff, and families • Pay parity offered for similar position and responsibilities • An offer to join Teacher Pension Scheme with employers' contribution • Complimentary refreshments throughout the day • Cycle to work and Tech schemes • 38 week term dates Breckenbrough Woodand Centre – Alternative Provision Teacher (Full time) Breckenbrough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, occupational health assessments, vetting and enhanced DBS check. The school has an induction programme and a genuine ongoing commitment of staff professional development. A 12-month probationary period will apply. For an application pack please visit the jobs section of our website www.breckenbrough.org.uk Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday 10th December. Interviews: Monday 15th December. Please note – Interview day will be both at Breckenbrough School, Sandhutton and then Woodland Centre, Skutterskelfe.
Volunteer Befriender
Volunteer Befriender
Do you have a minimum of 2 hours per week to support people with disabilities to live their best lives?
We are looking to appoint a team of volunteer befrienders to join our Lanarkshire Houses Services, based in Carluke & Lanark.
You’ll support adults with complex disabilities in a homely care setting where independence and individuality are truly valued.
Our customers live in their own self-contained spaces—some alone, others with flatmates.
Our services are customer-led, based on their individual needs and planned outcomes, meaning we need to have staff & volunteers on hand with a variety of skills & availability to meet their needs.
Our customers enjoy many activities on site and in the wider community and our volunteers play an integral part in our customers’ wellbeing and social inclusion.
What’s involved?
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening
- Chair exercises
- Board game groups (playing cards or dominoes)
- Baking and smoothie making
- Beauty treatments (painting nails/hair styling)
- Building bonds, chatting and sharing conversations
- Quizzes, music, relaxation and story telling
What skills do you need?
- Active listening skills
- Positive, friendly can-do attitude
- Patience
- Reliability and good timekeeping
- Being open and honest
Location: Between our two service locations of Windmill Gardens, Carluke (ML8 4EZ) and Dovecot Lane, Lanark (ML11 7PX)
We need volunteers at varying days and times throughout the week. To discuss your availability apply now or contact Lesley.Kelly@capability.scot for an informal chat.
If you are looking to keep busy, give back to the community or gain some valuable experience in social care, then this is the role for you.
How to apply
Click apply now and follow the instructions, someone will be in touch to have you complete our volunteer application form.
If you are shortlisted for an informal interview, we will contact you within three weeks to arrange this.
If you are successful, we will conduct reference and Disclosure PVG checks in line with company policy and SSSC/CI safer recruitment guidelines (Cost met by us).
Full training and support is provided.
Volunteer Befriender
How to apply
To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.
Consultant -Policy and Advocacy Advisor
Description
Project/Consultancy Title: Policy and Advocacy Advisor
Project Location(s): Sudan, Kenya or similar time zone
Language: English and Arabic
Duration: five months (May go beyond May 2026 subject to available funding).
Background:
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now, and for the future.
Purpose / Project Description:
Mercy Corps’ Sudan crisis response seeks to meet the humanitarian needs of vulnerable Sudanese and other conflict-affected people across the country. Mercy Corps Sudan is recognized as a leader in market systems, agricultural, and food security and building on this experience, the MC Sudan humanitarian program will layer in resilience and other program activities where appropriate and feasible to do so. Assistance is delivered with a focus on needs, in partnership with local actors and civil society.
Consultant Objectives:
The Sudan Policy & Advocacy (PA) Advisor will lead efforts, in collaboration with the Sudan country team members, and the Global Policy and Advocacy (GPA) team, to ensure effective policies and practices are implemented by local, regional and international actors to allow for an adequate, effective, and principled humanitarian and resilience response in Sudan.
The Sudan PA Advisor will lead on achieving the policy and advocacy objectives that align with the Mercy Corps Sudan country strategy and related country advocacy strategy. They will work closely with field teams and different internal Mercy Corps departments including program, communications, partnerships, and Crisis Analysis – Sudan teams to utilize all available resources and data to provide evidence to enhance Mercy Corps’ policy and advocacy objectives. The Sudan PA advisor will also work closely with relevant country team members to build and/or strengthen their advocacy capacity, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and confidence to lead advocacy activities.
The Sudan PA Advisor will write policy-relevant documents - including talking points, statements, and policy briefs - for use by the Mercy Corps Sudan team as well as regional and global teams during advocacy engagements on Sudan. The Sudan PA Advisor will also work closely with the global P&A team to provide key messages and help respond to questions/requests about the situation in Sudan, our programs and recommendations on certain issues, to prepare global colleagues for relevant Sudan-related meetings and engagements. The Sudan PA Advisor will represent Mercy Corps Sudan in relevant fora including the Sudan INGO Forum Advocacy Working Group, supporting collective advocacy efforts in line with the Mercy Corps Sudan Advocacy Strategy.
Consultant Activities:
The Consultant will:
- Update the Mercy Corps Sudan Advocacy Strategy and Key Advocacy Messages based on current context analysis, priorities and recommendations, in close consultation with relevant team members, and keep the Advocacy Calendar and Sudan Contact Database up to date.
- Ensure the Advocacy Strategy is implemented and reviewed bi-annually, drawing on Mercy Corps’ experience and program expertise.
- Proactively coordinate with relevant Mercy Corps Sudan team members including DoPs, program and PAQ managers, communications and Crisis Analysis-Sudan to enhance linkages between PA and other teams.
- In line with objectives and indicators identified in the Sudan Advocacy Strategy and collective advocacy strategies and efforts by the different fora, collect information from Mercy Corps’ programs to use for policy and advocacy purposes to ensure Mercy Corps’ advocacy is informed by field-based evidence.
- Attend Sudan-related events/webinars etc. and share notes with CD, DoP and others.
- Closely monitor policy issues, access and security, regional politics, humanitarian coordination and other issues that may impact the humanitarian situation and response in Sudan, and prepare Mercy Corps positions as determined fit by the Country Director.
- Ensure that team members in the country are on message with our advocacy key messages and/or particular positions and support senior management engagements with donors on policy and strategic issues for Sudan’s response
- Establish relationships with other humanitarian actors and st...
Description
Employer
Location
Alternative Provisions Tutor needed in Aylesbury to support a young learner with core subject tuition. Part-time role, £35 per hour. Ongoing position with Education Boutique, a leading alternative provision specialist.
Pay: £35.00 per hour
Job Description:
- Location:Aylesbury
- Hours:15 hours a week
- Start Date:Ongoing
- Rate:£35 per hour (Self-employed)
- Organisation:Education Boutique
- Delivery:In-person with some online opportunities
About Education Boutique
Education Boutique is a leading provider of bespoke tuition and alternative provision, supporting learners with a wide range of additional needs. We specialise in delivering tailored, trauma-informed education to students who may not thrive in traditional classroom settings. Our tutors are experts in their fields and bring compassion, creativity, and flexibility to every learning journey.
Key Responsibilities
• Tailor sessions to meet the needs of a learner with a complex profile
• Use trauma-informed and pupil-led approaches to foster engagement and progress
• Build strong, supportive relationships with the student to encourage confidence and participation
• Track and report on progress, adapting plans as needed to ensure continued development
Essential Requirements
• Trauma-informed teaching approach
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Self-employed status and right to work in the UK
• Availability during weekday daytime hours
• Reliable transport to attend in-person sessions
Ideal Candidate
• Calm, adaptable, and empathetic approach
• Skilled in supporting learners outside of mainstream education
• Creative and flexible teaching style to meet individual needs
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with Education Boutique and other professionals
Safeguarding Statement
Education Boutique is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Education Boutique is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
M&E Technician
Job Description
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Our team and opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and hydraulic assets across our waterways. This is a hands-on role for someone skilled in fault finding, planned maintenance, and reactive repairs.
Ideally you will already be fully conversant with mechanical and electrical isolation methods for safe working and will have the ability to fault find methodically without assistance. The right candidate will be provided with the right training pursuant to their continued development in the role and will be offered a supportive environment to adapt to our unique infrastructure.
In house hydraulic training will be provided with progression onto CETOP stage 1 hydraulic training course. See how we are using technology to manage our waterways here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/using-technology-to-manage-our-waterways
Location and coverage
Reporting to base at Brunswick lock, Liverpool (L3 4EL), the area covered will be working and travelling throughout and around various assets in and around the North West area.
Occasionally you may also be required to work in other areas. Residing near these areas will be essential to accommodate the regular travel along the North West canal/river networks. See our network here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair electrical systems (400v/230v/24v) and mechanical equipment.
- Diagnose and fix faults on pumps, control panels, and hydraulic systems.
- Work safely to Health & Safety standards.
- Use Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Support contractors and collaborate with volunteers.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and control systems.
- Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
- Welding/fabrication skills desirable.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Ideal Background:
- Water industry, utilities, manufacturing, production lines, traffic systems, lifts/escalators, gate automation, or similar.
Qualifications:
- STEM, GCSEs, C&G or equivalent vocational training/time-served experience.
If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we offer
In addition to your salary of £31,250 - £34,500 (depending on experience), you will benefit from a competitive ...
Person Specification for Convenor of Church Life Fund Committee Person Specification Requirements Essential Desirable Experience and Knowledge Skills and Abilities • • • • • • • • • • • Experience in convening/ chairing meetings Leadership experience, ideally in a committee or other governance role Experience in facilitating discussions and building consensus Knowledge of URC governance structures, ethos, policies, and procedures A heart for joining in with where God is at work in the world and growing the Church A commitment to, and strong understanding of, good stewardship of the Church’s resources Basic knowledge of charity and fund governance Understanding of financial scrutiny, budgeting, or grant assessment A willingness to advocate for change, and the work of the Church Life Fund Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders Ability to facilitate both online • • • • Previous experience of being part of a committee in the URC at local church, synod, or Assembly level Experience in and knowledge of one of the Church Life Fund’s funding streams, i.e. shared service provision (HR, IT, payroll, accounting, buying), lay worker grants (employment law), or new communities of discipleship and worship Understanding of charity law Experience of charitable grant- making • • • Ability to support committee members in their roles Strong public speaking and presentation skills Conflict resolution • and in-person meetings Ensure effective oversight of processes and procedures • Work collaboratively with a training • diverse range of people Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, Zoom and email • • Work collaboratively with a diverse range of people Ability to analyse complex information and make evidence-based decisions • Other • • • • Member of the United Reformed Church Commitment to confidentiality in handling of sensitive financial and pastoral information A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Awareness of safeguarding and best practice in the church
Role Description for Convenor of Church Life Fund Committee Role Title Main Points of Contact Connected Roles Sources of Support Location Time Commitment Remuneration Convenor of Church Life Fund Committee Successor roles to CLR Programme Manager and CLR Administrator (Secretary and Minutes Secretary) Members of Church Life Fund Committee Members of Accreditation sub-committee Members of Faith in Action and Ministries Committees Applicants to the Church Life Fund Successor role to CLR Programme Manager Successor role to CLR Administrator The majority of meetings will be online. Where meetings are residential or in person, these will take place at mutually convenient locations. Times will be agreed out once the Committee is formed, to meet the needs of the Committee members. Quarterly meetings, consisting of 3 online meetings and 1 in person meeting per annum (dates and times suitable for the membership of committee) plus additional follow-up work between meetings. General Assembly residential meeting (Fri to Mon) in June/July, Assembly Executive one evening in November and a residential meeting (Fri-Sun) in February each year. Volunteers are not remunerated. The URC will ensure expenses incurred by volunteers while supporting the work of the Church Life Fund Committee are reimbursed, in accordance with URC expenses policy. Background: Following the decisions of the Extraordinary General Assembly 2025, the Church Life Fund Committee has been formed. Under delegated authority, Church Life Fund Committee will provide advice to URC Trust on the expenditure of the restricted Church Life Fund. Committee Summary: The Church Life Fund Committee will advise the United Reformed Church Trust on the use of the restricted Church Life Fund, under delegated authority from General Assembly. Its remit includes reviewing and recommending funding for shared services, lay worker grants, and new communities of discipleship and worship grants; ensuring appropriate stewardship of the Fund; and maintaining clear alignment with Assembly decisions, synod contributions, and regulatory requirements. The Committee exercises delegated oversight of applications, monitors outcomes, safeguards good governance and compliance, and ensures that funding decisions reflect the values and priorities set by General Assembly. Principal responsibilities and duties Convening and Running Meetings 1. Work with the Secretary of the Committee to plan meetings and ensure that the agenda covers the appropriate items for discussion throughout the year. 2. Ensure that the agenda responds to the work as directed by General Assembly and United Reformed Church Trust. 3. Ensure that the work of the committee remains within its approved Terms of Reference (and delegated authority from General Assembly and URC Trust). 4. Enable equal participation from the membership of the committee through measured chairing of meetings. 5. Approve minutes of each meeting for timely circulation to Committee members. 6. Ensure that the budget is managed by staff members, acting on behalf of URC Trust, and that the Committee has a part in oversight and review. 7. Ensure that the Committee’s risk register is reviewed at appropriate intervals during the year and any necessary actions taken, including submission of the risk register at review periods. 8. Work with the Secretary to develop, and keep under review, the three-year plan of Committee work and matters for General Assembly and URC Trust. 9. Act as the point of contact when liaising with other Committees. 10. Oversee the Committee’s relationship with URC Trust, Accreditation Sub- Committee, other committees, and sub-committees, acting as a key point of contact. 11. Communicate the Committee’s advice to URC Trust, in collaboration with the Secretary and other Committee members (particularly those representing URC Trust). 12. Ensure collective responsibility for the Church Life Fund, including its communications, expenditure, and support for applicants. General Assembly/Assembly Executive 1. Ensure appropriate papers for General Assembly and/or Assembly Executive are provided to Business Committee by the relevant deadline. 2. Present papers and associated resolutions to General Assembly or Assembly Executive with support from the Secretary as appropriate. Oversee Committee Membership 1. Work in collaboration with the Secretary to ensure that the membership is able to effectively fulfil its role, and that members of different types (synod representatives, URC Trust representatives, etc) are well supported in their work. 2. In the event that an appointed member has to resign before the end of their three-year term, work with the Secretary and Nominations Committee to ensure a process to fill the vacancy is carried out. 3. Encourage and support the members in their work, enabling collaboration and mutual encouragement. Advocacy and Collaboration 1. Advocate for the...
Study Programme Tutor - Occupational Studies 1125
- Contract End Date (if applicable)
- 2026-Oct-05 00:00
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Full Time
- Hours per week
- 40 hours per week
- Location
- Oldham
- Salary Range
- £26,000 per annum
- About Us
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Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.
What we offer- 27 days annual leave + 3 annual leave days over Christmas + bank holidays
- Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
- 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
- Employee Discount Scheme
- About You
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This role would perfectly suit a Tutor who has experience of working with young people or who is looking to share their knowledge and experiences with the next generation in order to support them to achieve their life goals.
Ideally possessing teaching and assessing qualifications, you must be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. A strong sense of purpose and a passion for teaching and training is a must, along with the ability to use your initiative and work to set deadlines.
You will be able to:
· Plan and deliver diverse and innovative teaching, learning and assessment opportunities to achieve the highest academic standards and learning opportunities for learners.
· Ensure learning, teaching and assessment programmes take account of the latest developments in subjects taught and evaluate their impact on learner progress and success, ensuring that appropriate use is made of ICT.
· Provide pastoral and tutorial support within the framework of support designed by the organisation to support individual learner support, progress and achievement.
You will also have:
· PGCE/Certificate in Education or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
· Relevant vocational qualification
- About the Role
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity based in Oldham for a full-time
Study Programme Tutor in Occupational Studiesto join our expanding team.We are seeking a passionate and motivated Tutor to help shape the learning journey of our students, and support them in developing their employability skills while also preparing them for their next steps.
In this role, the tutor will be responsible for delivering an engaging curriculum to a cohort of learners, supporting them from their initial interview and assessment right through to the successful completion of their qualifications.
The tutor's work will involve delivering Level 1 Occupational Studies qualifications alongside supporting English and maths (up to GCSE level), while embedding practical skills and personal development into their teaching. With a focus on high-quality, inclusive education, delivery will align with the standards set out in the Education Inspection Framework, ensuring that all learners have access to outstanding learning experiences.
Possessing teaching and assessing qualifications, the tutor must be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. A strong sense of purpose and a passion for teaching and training is a must, along with the ability to use initiative and work to set deadlines.
Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available fromCentral YMCA website.Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, ...
Senior Lecturer Business Management (Post Ref: NU0626)
Closing date:
3 February 2026
Interviews:
26 & 27 February 2026
Salary:
£44,745 to £58,226
Full/Part time:
Full-time
Hours per week
35
Birmingham Newman University is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic School of Business and Law as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Business Management.
This role offers the chance to be part of an institution known for its commitment to student satisfaction and innovative teaching practices. You will play a key role in growing and delivering the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, supported by the Head of Subject for Business Programmes.
You will contribute to teaching in your area of expertise and deliver other core modules across the programmes. We are particularly looking for lecturers with expertise in Accounting or Finance or Digital Marketing or Data Analytics or multidisciplinary lecturers. Birmingham Newman is an ambitious and values driven institution, and our aim is to reflect this in the student experience of studying Business degrees.
You will design, plan and deliver learning activities by engaging effectively in substantive teaching and learning support roles, selecting appropriate methods of assessment and feed back to learners, supervising student projects, and undertaking duties related to supporting an excellent student experience. This alongside our comprehensive personal tutoring approach saw Birmingham Newman University awarded 1st in England for Social Inclusion by the Sunday Times Good University Guide social inclusion index.
You will have teaching/training experience in Business undergraduate modules relevant to the programme, and experience of working independently in teaching/training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels or in delivering professional qualifications and demonstrable potential to engage in teaching and learning support in engaging and innovative ways. You must also demonstrate either experience of or willingness to contribute to designing and planning learning activities, developing effective learning environments, and have a clear understanding of or a willingness to develop an understanding of student learning and relevant pedagogic approaches to support the student experience. You will demonstrate a willingness to develop scholarship and research in your area of subject expertise.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Laurence Eagle, at EAGL404@newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
Job Introduction
- Location: West Division(Oxfordshire, Newbury, Bath, Bristol & Somerset) with a minimum of 2 days per week on-site part of hour hybrid working policy
- Annual Salary: £47,710.85
Hours Per Week: Full-time plus occasional on-call support) - Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle and residence within 1 hour of our divisional boundary (flexibility is required)
- Sponsorship is not available for this role
Your passion, your values, our shared purpose
At Affinity Trust, our core purpose is to support people to live their life, their way. Our managers play a vital role in making this happen. We are looking for a Peripatetic Manager to join our team and help us to deliver outstanding person-centred, across multiple locations in our West Division.
This is a dynamic leadership role for someone who thrives on variety, champions quality and inspires teams to achieve their very best.
The role
As a Peripatetic Manager, you’ll bring visible and adaptable leadership wherever it’s needed most. From supporting new teams to embedding strong foundations and guiding teams through change, all while keeping people at the heart of everything.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing leadership cover, including acting as CQC Registered Manager where required
- Supporting, coaching and mentoring operational teams, role modelling high standards and embedding person-centred approaches
- Driving quality standards, leading development plans and ensuring compliance with CQC regulations
- Maintaining staffing levels and resources effectively
- Building strong relationships with regulators, commissioners, families and local communities
No two days will be the same, but every day your impact will make a lasting difference.
About you
We are looking for a strong, adaptable leader who:
- Shares our values and passion for delivering outstanding support
- Brings proven operational leadership within health and social care
- Can build, motivate and develop teams through times of challenge, change and continuous improvement
- Understands CQC requirements and quality assurance
- Brings a proactive and resilient approach with the flexibility to travel across multiple locations
Why Affinity Trust?
- Be part of a values-driven charity that puts people first
- Lead teams that genuinely change lives for the better
- Work in a role full of variety, opportunities, and development
- Shape and strengthen locations while growing your own leadership skills
Benefits
We offer a flexible range of benefits you can pick and choose from, such as:
- Buy or sell annual leave – flexible options, twice a year.
- Wagestream – get early access to your earnings when you need them, plus discounts and money tips.
- Blue Light Card – we’ll cover the cost so you can get discounts at loads of shops and places to eat.
- Simply Health – a health plan that gives you access to a 24/7 GP, plus help with costs for prescriptions, dental and more.
- Vivup – spread the cost of home and tech gear or a bike to get to work, through salary payments.
- Pension and Life Assurance – you’ll be enrolled in our Scottish Widows schemes automatically.
Ready to lead, inspire and support people to live with purpose and pride? We’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a difference!
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, and we may close the advert if we find the right person. Don’t wait to apply!
If you’re offered the job, you will need to have an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover the cost of.
INDBSB
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a colleague within the Rights Respecting Schools Team.
With knowledge and experience of child rights education in school settings, you will play a key role in the implementation of the RRSA in London. Liaising with colleagues and London Boroughs, you will recruit schools to the Programme, currently funded for London state schools by the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit. You will support schools by delivering our online training, conducting accreditations and writing supportive and developmental reports.
The successful applicant will have:
- Excellent knowledge of the CRC, the UK education landscape and the challenges facing school leaders at this time.
- Well developed ICT and communication skills and a clear capacity to engage, motivate and support schools to progress on their rights respecting journey.
- High levels of personal drive and motivation with a proven commitment to effective teamwork and delivering positive change for children.
Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process.
In order to complete your application, please download the following:
Job Description – this includes the criteria for the role, which you will need to respond to as part of your application
Our Shared Commitment – our organisational values. Please demonstrate how you meet these in your application.
Benefits – UNICEF UK salaries and benefits are benchmarked against other organisations in the charity sector.
Fair and Inclusive Recruitment – Read to see how we support you throughout your candidate journey.
Archdeacon of BournemouthVacancies Archdeacon of Bournemouth
Archdeacon of Bournemouth
Diocese of Winchester, Southern Archdeaconry
Full time
Closing Date: 12th February 2026
Interview Dates: 19th March 2026
For an informal conversation please contact, The Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen , Bishop of Winchester on
01962 897089or the Rt Revd Rhiannon King, Bishop of Southampton on
01962 737315
Please email your 3 part application to clergy.appointments@winchester.anglican.org by noon on 12th February. I will always acknowledge receipt of application forms.
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Young Person’s Caseworker Gwent N-gage
Job Description