Vacancy at Women in Prison

Advocate (South London)

Salary £ 30640

South London boroughs

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About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation.  We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment. 

Terms & Conditions:

Job Purpose:

Women in Prison’s Advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending. 

The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women in the community, co-located in hubs across South London. This programme is funded by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) co-commissioning grant, along with investment from the six Local Authorities, the Community Rehabilitation Company and NHS England. The funding will be used to develop and expand support for female offenders and women at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system across Bromley, Bexley Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth. 

The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women across the South London boroughs. 

The Advocate will: 

• Provide advocacy, support and advice services to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with, the criminal justice system.
• Be co-located across London Boroughs to support clients in Women’s Only Hubs.
• Attend designated office for monthly team meetings, training and team development time.
• Provide Through the Gate support to women leaving custody returning to one of the WIP’s boroughs.

To Apply;

If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.org.

We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. 

• Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
• Requires the right to work in the UK
• Is subject to an Enhanced + Adult Barred List DBS check
• Is subject to successful HMPPS enhanced vetting

Benefits

Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.

Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.

Clinical supervision: Working with WIP can be enormously rewarding but also challenging at times. So we provide clinical supervision through a Harley Street practice, to encourage reflective practice and support the wellbeing of our team.

Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential access to a range of support and information on a 24/7 basis. Including legal advice, emotional support, practical advice and signposting.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Eligible employees can save money and spread the cost of a new bike and accessories.

Notes

Please upload an application form. CVs will not be accepted.

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Retail Area Support Manager (Wales, Bath and Bristol)

• locations
• Home Based - England (35 Hour Weekly Max)

• time type
• Full time

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• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• 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? 

• 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.

• Supporting the commercial running of your area and making commercial decisions based on data.

• Being aware of trends on the high street, and amongst charity retailers, and applying that knowledge and learning to your area.

• Supporting the Area Manager and area teams in areas such as recruitment, development, retention, performance management, equality and diversity and fundraising.

• Managing stock management and stock initiatives across the area. This includes generating quality donated goods, stock selection and distribution and pricing to maximise income.

• Assisting with the implementation of national volunteer recruitment campaigns and supporting other divisional and national projects.

• Deputising for the Area Manager as required.

What are you looking for? 

• A collaborative and successful retail manager.

• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.

• Commercial awareness with great business judgement.

• The ability to build networks and influence.

• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.

• Must experience of leading and performance managing a team of people across multiple sites

• 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...

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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

• At least 4 years’ experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health

• Contraception skills and experience

• Genito-Urinary Medicine skills and experience

• Experience of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

• Confident and experienced in intrauterine techniques and the fitting and removal of sub-dermal implants

• Contraception qualification recognised by the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, or equivalent

• Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine

• STIF Theory course and relevant competencies

• Postgraduate teaching qualification

• 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:

• To assist individuals in the Day Service or in the community, in accordance with Care Plans, and assess their skills and needs.

• Plan and host group sessions such as arts and crafts, music and drama.

• Supporting individuals to pursue hobbies, interests, leisure activities and new skills, enabling them to integrate within the local community.

• Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with tasks including cooking, personal care and paperwork.

• Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns.

• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.

• To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.

• Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge.

• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Empathetic, observant, and resilient.

• Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience.

• Take pride in doing a great job.

• Enjoy helping others.

• Happy assisting with duties such as cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities.

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations.

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.

What we offer:

• Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period

• 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory

• Blue light discount card

• Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses

• Access to Colleague Assistance Helpli...

Practice Placement

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic student looking for a rewarding work-based placement in the sport and leisure sector?

North Lanarkshire Council are offering an exciting Practice Placement opportunity for a proactive student to join the team.

About North Lanarkshire Council:

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) serves the local people, clubs and communities of the local authority area. We are committed to providing a wide range of sport and leisure opportunities, including managing a range of public facilities. Our work includes sport specific coaching sessions, sports camps and development programmes, offering a wide range of activities and sports.

Much of this role will centre around the Braidhurst School of Football (video for info).

The Opportunity: Sport Scientist - Practice Placement (1 role) placement types

Location: On-site at Braidhurst High School

Placement Tasks:

• Design and implement development plans to enhance the athletic performance of young people.
• Analyse training data to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions
• Evaluate athletes physical capabilities, strengths and weaknesses through various tests.

What We Are Looking For (Desirable):

Skills & Strengths:

• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Observational
• Technical and Computer Literate

Experience:

• Participation in a sports team
• Knowledge of health, fitness & sports

Qualifications & Training:

• Pursuing a degree in sports science or related field

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting placement opportunity, please submit the following:

• Your Student Profile - download template
• Your CV
• A brief covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the placement tasks and desirable criteria.

Optional - for further details you can also request an Employer Role Profile from the contact below.

Selection Process: online interviews for second stage candidates.

Timeline: applications will remain open until the role is allocated to the right candidate.

To find out more and apply, please contact:

Paul Nash, Senior Sports Development Officer

07539782260