Retail Area Support Manager (Wales, Bath and Bristol)
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- Home Based - England (35 Hour Weekly Max)
- time type
- Full time
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- Posted Today
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- End Date: February 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply)
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- R032808
In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new network, a new merchandising initiative or a talent you never knew you had.
Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.
Retail area support manager (Wales, Bath and Bristol)
£27,500 - £ 30,350 + company car
Reports to: Area manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Fixed-term contract ending 30th September 2026
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Home-based (travel required) This role covers areas across Wales, Bath and Bristol. Must Live within the Wales and Bristol area
Closing date: 1st February 2026 at 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We’re looking for an inspiring area support manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the Area Manager and the area team to maximise income through people, resources and stock. This role will have a particular emphasis on our store closure programme, you will provide essential support to colleagues and operations throughout the process.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
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Playing an integral part in the achievement of key performance indicators across the area. These include income, expenditure budgets, processing targets, average selling price, sell through rates, fundraising and customer service.
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Supporting the commercial running of your area and making commercial decisions based on data.
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Being aware of trends on the high street, and amongst charity retailers, and applying that knowledge and learning to your area.
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Supporting the Area Manager and area teams in areas such as recruitment, development, retention, performance management, equality and diversity and fundraising.
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Managing stock management and stock initiatives across the area. This includes generating quality donated goods, stock selection and distribution and pricing to maximise income.
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Assisting with the implementation of national volunteer recruitment campaigns and supporting other divisional and national projects.
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Deputising for the Area Manager as required.
What are you looking for?
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A collaborative and successful retail manager.
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Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.
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Commercial awareness with great business judgement.
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The ability to build networks and influence.
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Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.
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Must experience of leading and performance managing a team of people across multiple sites
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Locality, you’ll need to live within a reasonable distance from the region and have your own access to transport. Travel costs will be reimbursed in line with Cancer Research UK’s travel and exp...
Recruitment
CARER SUPPORT WORKERS - Anglesey
CARER SUPPORT WORKERS NEEDED
Description
Are you looking for a rewarding and worthwhile job opportunity?
Come and join our team at Carers Trust North Wales, providing practical support to unpaid carers
We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly people who would like to be part of our local charity. We provide high quality respite services to carers in their own homes, looking after the person they care for to allow them to have a much needed break (average visit is 2-3 hours / average 2 visits per day).
Experience preferred but training can be provided. Good rates of pay (£12.60 per hour) plus mileage, travel time and holiday/sickness pay and access to a Blue Light card (thousands of discounts online & in the high street for care sector workers ).
Guaranteed hours contracts & flexible hours available.
Own transport essential.
All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS (advantageous if you currently have one) and provide reference checks.
Candidates must:-
• Have caring attitude towards others
• Be reliable and committed
• Have a non-judgmental approach at all times
• Be flexible and adaptable
Please download an application form here and once completed, please return to Carers Trust North Wales, Office Suite 39-40, Quinton Hazell Enterprise Parc, Glan-y-Wern Road, Mochdre, Colwyn Bay, LL28 5BS or email to recruitment@ctnw.org.uk:
Careers
Brook regularly has vacancies for sessional doctors, nurses, counsellors, information reception workers and outreach workers, as well as for people to support the delivery of education and training in various locations across the UK.
We are 4 Day Week employer
Purpose of the role
We are recruiting for Sexual Health and Contraception Bank Doctors to support our open access Sexual and Reproductive Health clinics (SRH) In Sefton; supporting professional activities (quality assurance, quality inspection, clinical audits and service development).
Essential criteria
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At least 4 years’ experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Contraception skills and experience
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Genito-Urinary Medicine skills and experience
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Experience of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
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Confident and experienced in intrauterine techniques and the fitting and removal of sub-dermal implants
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Contraception qualification recognised by the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, or equivalent
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Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
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STIF Theory course and relevant competencies
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Postgraduate teaching qualification
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Letters of competence (Loc) for Intra-uterine Techniques and sub-dermal implants
To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.
About the role:
- Hours: Bank hours as required
(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)
- Contract: Bank
- Location: Sefton
- Salary: Bank hourly rate
- Closing date: 26/02/2026
- Application Tip:Ensure yoursupporting statementrefers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
About Brook:
Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.
Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.
We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.
Benefits of working for Brook:
- 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
- Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
- Flexible working
- Gratitude scheme
- Assisted purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work up to £1k
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
- Training and development opportunities
- Coaching
Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.
Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.
Thank yo...
Job reference:000201
Salary:£12.21
Department:Social Enterprise
Location:Autism Plus Knaresborough
Hours Per Week:0
Closing date:19/02/2026
Job Description
About Autism Plus
Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.
In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.
We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.
About the Role:
0 hour Bank contract.
Shifts covering Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm with occasionally some weekend and evening working.
Essential: Due to the location all successful applicants must hold a full, UK Driving License and have access to their own vehicle.
Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, leaning disabilities and mental health conditions within our Knaresborough Social Enterprise Service. The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to live as independently as possible, empower them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well-being, and to be a part of their local community.
Experience isn’t essential as we offer full training for the role. You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction.
Key Responsibilities:
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To assist individuals in the Day Service or in the community, in accordance with Care Plans, and assess their skills and needs.
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Plan and host group sessions such as arts and crafts, music and drama.
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Supporting individuals to pursue hobbies, interests, leisure activities and new skills, enabling them to integrate within the local community.
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Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with tasks including cooking, personal care and paperwork.
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Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.
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Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.
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To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.
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Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.
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Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.
We are looking for individuals who are:
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Empathetic, observant, and resilient.
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Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.
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Take pride in doing a great job.
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Enjoy helping others.
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Happy assisting with duties such as cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities.
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Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.
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Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.
What we offer:
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Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period
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20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory
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Blue light discount card
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Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses
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Access to Colleague Assistance Helpli...
Job Purpose
To expand capacity within the LD Division to ensure successful operational involvement, engagement and smooth and effective delivery of DSR and other strategic projects related to our strategic ambitions.
To coordinate and complete administrative, logistical, and operational activities. This includes tracking progress, managing documentation, supporting communication between stakeholders, and ensuring that project plans are executed
This role acts as a linchpin between Area managers, team members, and stakeholders, helping to keep projects on track, resolve issues, and support and deliver on the achievement of project goals.
Dimensions
While a Project Support Lead may take on some leadership, coordination and delivery duties, they do not have full accountability for project delivery.
Principal Accountabilities
- Team Coordination: Facilitating collaboration among team members, ensuring everyone understands their roles, and removing obstacles to progress.
- Milestone Tracking: Monitoring project deliverables, timelines, and budgets, and reporting on progress to Area managers and Head of Operations.
- Stakeholder Communication: Acting as a point of contact for project updates, risks, and issues, and ensuring clear, consistent communication across the team.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate project records, preparing reports, and supporting compliance with organisational standards.
- Continuity and Progress: Proactively stepping in to complete tasks or fill gaps to ensure timely and effective delivery of operational project objectives
Responsibilities common to all Leads
- All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local Adult and Child protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.
- Demonstrate good judgment and sound decision making by reflecting an appropriate situational awareness, understanding of context and making informed choice when reaching decisions.
- Lead and promote initiatives that support our organisational aim to be socially and environmentally responsible.
- Lead and support initiatives/projects that promote the use of technology.
- Establish, maintain, and develop professional working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Contribute generally to the development of quality services.
- Uphold the values, mission and vision of AFG at all times.
- Adhere to AFG policies and procedures and to operate within the law at all times.
- Demonstrate continuous professional development, encouraging others to do the same and to operate within the AFG performance management framework.
- Work effectively with others to ensure the best outcome for the people supported.
- Comply with Equality and Diversity policy.
- Comply with Code of Conduct.
- Work flexibly in accordance with organisational need.
- Travel within the operational and business area of AFG.
- Hold team meetings and disseminate corporate messages, feeding back issues and recognising staff achievement.
- Comply with AFG recruitment and selection policy and process.
- Act with integrity and transparency at all times.
Please only apply if you meet the below requirements:
Essential Criteria
Experience:
AFG are recognised as a Great Place to Work, just some of the benefits available are:
- 35 hour working week with the option to work a 9 day fortnight or 4.5 day working week
- 33 days annual leave per year, plus the option to buy or sell annual leave
- Matched pension contributions upto 6%
- Health Cash Plans
- Expression o...
Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (5982)
- Annual:£30,997.00
- Location:Newcastle Office, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project
- Closing date:29 December 2025
Fixed term contract until 30th September 2026
£30,997 per annum
Full Time 35 hours per week
Practitioners work out of identified schools but can also access The Children’s society offices in Newcastle & Gateshead.
The Children’s Society has vacancies for Education Mental Health Practitioners within our Rise Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Newcastle & Gateshead. The Rise service offers evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, as well as supporting settings to develop their whole school/college approach to mental health.
We are seeking a CWP (Children's Wellbeing Practitioner) with:
- To have completed the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) Postgraduate Diploma.
- Evidence of working in settings with people age 0-18 (predominantly 0-17) who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.
- Evidence of providing 1:1 session and groups.
- Evidence of working in a person-centred approach.
- Evidence of assessments and Outcome tools
INFORMATION 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.
Benefits
Enhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.
Free eye test claim back
Pension match contribution up to 8% can opt out
Life Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.
Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year
770 retailers' discounts offered with You Star App.
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 29th December 2026.
Interviews to be confirmed.
For an application pack please visit the web site http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us
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- Annual:£30,997.00
- Location:Newcastle Office, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project
- Closing date:29 December 2025
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