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About Outward

For 50 years, Outward has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people across London, predominantly in North East London. Established by families seeking alternatives to institutional care, we’ve grown into a respected provider of person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex needs. We support over 1,000 people across nine boroughs, guided by our core values: engage, enable, and empower.

Please Note

Outward has a number of Deputy Service Manager roles across a range of services in North and East London. Deputy Managers may occasionally move between services depending on organisational needs. If your experience fits the wider profile of service management and complex needs support, even if not every detail matches, we strongly encourage you to apply — we will consider your application across our current opportunities .

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and values-driven Deputy Manager to join our Care & Support services. You will support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, many of whom have moved towards independent living, to achieve greater autonomy, build confidence, and engage fully with their communities.

You will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day running of one or more services, supporting the Team Manager in supervising staff, overseeing rota planning, promoting quality and compliance, and maintaining strong partnerships with families and professionals.

We currently have vacancies at several supported living services across North East London, where we support adults with autism, learning disabilities and PMLD.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Team Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Provide hands-on support, with at least 50% of your working hours directly supporting people.
• Mentor, coach and lead staff through best practice, reflective supervision, and day-to-day operational guidance.
• Support the development and regular review of support and risk plans tailored to individuals’ goals and preferences.
• Provide a robust induction to new staff to include regular 1:1 mentoring, coaching and modelling best practice
• Build effective relationships with family members and stakeholders, advocating for the people we support.
• Support positive behaviour support (PBS) approaches within the team and promote a strengths-based culture.
• Monitor service performance and quality, ensuring services meet or exceed CQC standards.
• Help manage rotas, finances (including petty cash and purchasing), staff inductions and competency assessments.
• Monitor service budgets and work closely with operation team to ensure services are financially viable.
• Be a key player in implementing upcoming digital systems e.g Nourish, Sona etc
• Work closely with Team manager with change implementation for frontline staff as and when required.
• Liaise with HM/Landlord/colleagues, lead on and have main oversight of sign up process, referrals and assessments, following up in-action.
• Contribute to audits, reporting, and inspection readiness.
• Participate in on-call duties as part of the management rota.
• Take part in assessments from receiving referrals and oversee void management.

Requirements

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with integrity, energy and a commitment to empowering people with complex needs to lead fulfilling lives. You will support the team to develop support plans and risk assessments that reflect people’s needs, preferences and aspirations; creating a culture where plans are actively implemented and reviewed so that people are supported in the way that they want

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, including behaviours of distress
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within social care.
• Proven knowledge and skills to co-produce and review person-centred support and risk management plans.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to liaise with professionals, families, and staff.
• Ability to motivate, support and lead a team in a flexible and responsive man...

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Training & Wellbeing Co-ordinator (16 hours per week)

Role: Training and Wellbeing Co-ordinator
Hours: 16 hours per week
Salary: £27,099 (pro rata)
Location: Home Based and Fife Wide Delivery
Contract: This post is offered on a 1-year fixed-term contract, with the intention to extend for a second year subject to final government funding approval (funding has been agreed in principle).

Following the success of our b:connected programme funded through the Community Health and Wellbeing fund, we are excited to be seeking a Training and Wellbeing Co-ordinator to continue and expand this important work across Years 5 and 6.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support volunteers, youth workers, and sector leaders across Fife — helping those who support others to reconnect, recharge and feel inspired again.

About the Role:
You will co-ordinate and deliver a programme of support sessions, workshops, training, and events for people working and volunteering in the voluntary youth work sector across Fife.

Your work will focus on improving health and wellbeing.

The role includes two key strands:

• Leadership support sessions – creating safe, supportive spaces for third sector leaders to connect, seek peer support, and reduce stress and burnout.
• Health and wellbeing workshops – organising and/or delivering sessions based (but not limited to) on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, supporting volunteers and youth workers to improve their own wellbeing and build confidence in supporting the young people they work with.

To read a full job description and post advert, download the documents below.

How to Apply:
Please email your supporting statement and CV to admin@youth1st.co.uk The deadline for applications is 6th February 2026, 5pm with a view to interviews taking place during the week of 16th February 2026.

Tonbridge School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Casual Hockey Coach to support our hockey programme during the Lent Term. This is an exciting opportunity to work with talented pupils.

As a Casual Hockey Coach, you will provide coaching support for the Tonbridge School boys during games afternoons and match days.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a team environment, planning and delivering practice sessions, working in a one-to-one basis by building relationships and trust between player and coach, and experience in delivering courses for various age groups, continually looking to progress their skills. UKCC England Hockey Sessional Coach qualification and England Hockey Engaging Games for Children qualification are desirable.

This post is for the period of beginning of January 2026 until end of March 2026 (with a possibility to extend into other terms depending on expertise and availability of sessions), on Tuesdays and Thursday games afternoons, with the possibility of Fridays and Saturdays as required.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of pay dependant on qualifications, skills and experience.

Closing Date: Sunday 28 September at 12 noon

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Note applications can be completed online via the link below.  Alternatively you can download the Word Application form. 

Postal or applications via email to: HR Department, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1JP.

hrdept@tonbridge-school.org

01732 365555

Mentor Services Coordinator

Contract:
Hours: 37.5 per week. Contract: 1 year fixed term (Maternity Cover)

Closing date:
Monday 26 January 2026 at 9am

Salary:
£26,000 (Grade PA4 to PA7)

Location:
Hybrid working based between the Mitchell library (MCR Head office) Glasgow and Home

Travel:
Regular travel across South Lanarkshire. A driving license and car are essential for the role and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

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We are looking for a Mentor Services Coordinator to support our volunteer mentors in South Lanarkshire.

About the role

Our Mentor Services Coordinators are the key contacts for our volunteer mentors from their first enquiry about mentoring until they are matched with a young person. The Mentor Services Coordinators conduct in depth interviews with all prospective volunteer mentors, organise training, organise PVG checks and make the process as smooth and supported as possible.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service to prospective and existing mentors using strong communication skills on the telephone, in virtual meetings, by email and sometimes in person
• Ensure all of our volunteer mentors are individually supported and fully engaged at every stage of their mentor journey
• Deliver information sessions, participate in mentor one-to-one conversations and facilitate mentor training sessions and other mentor engagement activities.

About you

• Customer service experience
• Based in South Lanarkshire
• Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the charity or third sectors
• An understanding of young people and educational settings
• People person with excellent communication and listening skills and empathy
• Well organised with great administrative skills and attention to detail
• Excellent desktop and database skills

About us

MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.

Our mission: To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.

Our vision: MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.

Benefits include: 30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance – 4 x salary, Living Pensions Employer.

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Fundraising volunteer

What will you do?

●  complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role
●  explore different ways of fundraising to help the local Citizens Advice obtain
money, either for specific things, or for ongoing running costs of the local
Citizens Advice

●  help to organise fundraising events to raise money from the local community

and encourage volunteers and staff to get involved

●  create materials, such as newsletters or presentations, which can be used to

raise the profile of the local Citizens Advice and for raising money

●  explore other ways of fundraising, including identifying new sources of funding

from organisations

●  help to build relationships with local organisations or businesses
●  help staff put together some information to send to potential funders and

maybe help to complete applications for funding bids

What’s in it for you?

●  make a real difference to people’s lives
●

learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment and
housing

●  build on valuable skills such as communication, and problem solving, and

increase your employability

●  work with a range of different people, independently, in a team and within your

local community

●  have a positive impact in your community

And we’ll reimburse expenses too.

What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications or skills but you’ll need to:

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●  be friendly and approachable
●  be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to

your own

●  have a positive attitude towards fundraising
●  have excellent verbal and written communication skills
●  have good IT skills
●  be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and

policies, including confidentiality and data protection

●  be willing to undertake training in your role

How much time do you need to give?

We can be flexible about the time spent and how often you volunteer so come and
talk to us.

Valuing inclusion

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome
applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour, disabled people,
people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.

If you are interested in becoming a fundraising volunteer and would like to discuss
flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you
please contact us.

Contact details

For more information or to arrange an informal chat,
please email:
                      volunteering @haveringcab.org.uk

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THE MOWLEM

Theatre Cinema & Function Rooms

Volunteer Fundraiser Job Description

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support the Mowlem's Fundraising
activities. Currently, The Mowlem does not receive funding from central or local Arts funders or
Councils, so we rely on generous donations and events to generate revenue to keep the theatre
running.

Being a Fundraising Volunteer is very flexible and allows you to help us out as little or as often as
you feel comfortable with.

In return, we hope that your time at The Mowlem will prove a rewarding and fun experience for
volunteers aged 16 and upwards.

Responsibilities:

With support from our volunteer co-ordinators we would ask you to help to plan and deliver events
and activities to raise much-needed funds:

We have two unique spaces at the Mowlem where events could be held: The Showbar with views
of the bay and our community room.

We would anticipate your involvement could include but is not limited to:

● Shaking buckets as our audiences arrive/leave a show or screening
● Assisting the smooth running of a 'go fund me' crowdfunding campaign or similar
● Raising money to purchase a permanent donations box at the venue
● Selling raffle tickets
● Asking local businesses for raffle donations
● Selling mince pies and mulled wine during our panto season
● Running a book/cake/vintage clothing/record sale
● Publicising Mowlem fundraising events in Swanage through flyers and word of mouth
● Make introductions to the Board of Trustees of individuals or companies in the local area

who may wish to donate ongoing or one-off funds or sponsor events at the theatre

● Work to a target amount per year and a list of resources that will be purchased as a result
of fundraising activities: for example £500 to buy new chairs for the community room

Person Specification:

● You’ll be polite and friendly in your approach to the public
● You'll be enthusiastic, creative and have a love of theatre, cinema and the Arts
● You understand the value of the Arts in our community
● You are well presented, friendly, punctual and importantly, reliable

In addition to the benefits found here, you’ll also be entitled to one free soft or hot drink from The
Showbar during any shift you’re fundraising onsite.

Mowlem Institute Charity
Reg. No. 243486

www.themowlem.com

The Mowlem, Shore Rd. Swanage.
Dorset.         BH19 1DD

V.A.T.
Reg. No. 185 5822 33

THE MOWLEM

Theatre Cinema & Function Rooms

All volunteers must be prepared to complete a DBS check should we require one. The Mowlem is
a Registered Charity committed to equal opportunities, welcoming volunteers from all community
sections. Diverse applicants are encouraged.

If you have any questions regarding volunteer positions, please email volunteer@themowlem.com,
and we’ll get back to you.

Mowlem Institute Charity
Reg. No. 243486

www.themowlem.com

The Mowlem, Shore Rd. Swanage.
Dorset.         BH19 1DD

V.A.T.
Reg. No. 185 5822 33

Volunteer

Fundraising Volunteer

Volunteering as a member of our Fundraising team, you will have the opportunity to choose when asked, what you are able to help with in a wide range of voluntary opportunities.

The fundraising team hold a wide variety of events. At each one, there are always volunteers needed to help. These include bucket collections, bag packs, fayre helper, helping at our mailing, stewarding, helping at events and many more.
Should you become a fundraising volunteer, you will have the option to help or not. A fun and varied role.

What we're looking for in an applicant

• A professional, friendly and welcoming manner
• Enjoy interacting with others
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Understanding of the importance of making a regular commitment
• Flexibility

Location

Wherever needed.

Additional information

Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times

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description

Things you can
get involved
with

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experiences and
qualities
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Marketing Volunteer Role Description

Marketing Volunteer
Serennu Children’s Centre and the wider Gwent area
Flexible on a case by case basis

To support the Sparkle Fundraising and Marketing team with a range of
fundraising duties

1.  Helping to raise vital funds for Sparkle by using your local knowledge

to engage further support for our cause

2.  Planning and holding fundraising events which engage your local

community e.g. coffee mornings

3.  Actively networking through personal connections or local

opportunities

4.  Attending the 4 annual Sparkle fun days
5.  Holding bucket collections and bag packing events
6.  Attending community group meetings and events to enlist support

from local groups

7.  Supporting the placement and administration of collection tins
8.  Distributing event posters and recruiting event participants
1.  Good communication skills
2.  Creative, reliable and enthusiastic
3.  Ideally, previous experience of networking or fundraising
4.  Knowledge of Newport and wider South Gwent area
5.  Friendly, reliable, approachable and a confident team player
1.  Training and induction to the role
2.  Individual support meetings with Supervisor (Fundraising Manager)
3.  On-going informal support from the Volunteer Manager,  other staff

and volunteers

4.  Training & ongoing continuing  development opportunities
5.  Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses
1.  Learn new skills
2.  Gain experience for related roles
3.  Develop awareness and understanding around disabilities and

developmental difficulties, particularly in children

4.  Be part of a diverse team of volunteers
5.  Opportunities for further training, and expanding knowledge
6.  The satisfaction of knowing you will be making an important

difference to the lives of children and young people
7.  Opportunities to get involved in other Sparkle services

Other relevant
information

This post may require an enhanced disclosure and barring check and children
barred list check dependent on the time commitment you are able to give.

What to do if
you are
interested

Further information & questions:
If you would like more information about Sparkle and the role please email
recruitment@sparkleappeal.org.
Or alternatively you can call 01633 748092

VOLUNTEERMarketingLocation: Ideally, based at our Newquay office/or fully remote for theright candidateTime commitment: 1 - 2 days per weekReports to: Marketing ManagerClosing date: 23 January 2026Interview date: 28 & 29 January 2026Minimum age: 18+ MARKETING VOLUNTEERABOUT THE ROLEThis is a new volunteer position created as part of a wider plan to growThe Wave Project’s marketing capacity. With so much untappedpotential, it’s an exciting time to join and help us share the impact ofSurf Therapy across the UK.You’ll play a key role in telling our story, creating engaging content,supporting campaigns and helping us reach more supporters. It’s afantastic opportunity for a student, recent graduate or aspiringmarketer to gain hands-on experience in a busy charity.WHAT YOU’LL DOAs a Marketing Volunteer, you’ll work on a variety of tasks, such as:Writing, organising and scheduling social media content across ourchannels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube)Reviewing and updating pages on our website (WordPress)Creating email newsletters and setting up automated communicationsusing platforms such as TranspondSupporting national and regional campaigns by distributing printedassets Helping manage regional social media pages and ensuring brandconsistencyYou’ll typically focus on one project at a time, guided by our MarketingManager with opportunities to get involved in wider projects depending oninterests and skills.WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONEWHO IS:Highly motivated and proactive, with great attention to detailConfident communicating with people across teams to ‘chase’ greatstoriesCreative, with a great eye for what makes content engagingExperienced in using social media scheduling apps or planners (e.g.Loomly, Hootsuite) and aware of the different requirements of eachsocial media platformComfortable using social media, email marketing and design tools (e.g.Canva, Transpond, Loomly, WordPress)Skilled in copywriting and creating social media graphics; butenthusiasm and willingness to learn are just as importantInterested in marketing, communications, or the charity sectorWHAT YOU’LL GAINExperience working within a national charity marketing teamHands-on skills in content creation, campaign planning and digitalcommunicationsMentoring and support from our Marketing ManagerInsight into how marketing and fundraising work togetherThe chance to make a real difference by helping more young peopleaccess Surf Therapy across the UKIf this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV anda short paragraph about why you’re interested in this role tojoyc@waveproject.co.uk by 23rd January 2026.The Wave Project 6 Fore StreetNewquayTR7 1LNTelephone: 01637 820830Email: info@waveproject.co.ukWebsite: waveproject.co.ukTHANK YOUFOR YOUR INTEREST Follow us@WaveProjectUK© The Wave Project 2024. Registered England and Wales Charity Number 1163421,Registered Scottish Charity Number SC046500

Instructor | Abernethy Nethy Bridge

Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy Nethy Bridge, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire. PH25 3ED

Start Date: Immediate

Who we are

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors.

The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.

Key Roles

• To be a team member, participating in the general running of the Centre, specifically instructing in the Outdoor Education programme to promote the Christian faith in line with goals and vision of the Trust.
• To participate as directed with instruction in outdoor activities.
• To ensure that proper safety precautions are operating within the group under instruction.
• To assist with the maintenance of the outdoor education equipment.
• To be responsible for particular areas of activity, equipment or storage as allocated from time-to-time.
• To take part in training as required, ensuring that the appropriate standards are upheld.
• To ensure that evidence of current experience and competence in outdoor activities is recorded in an up to date logbook.
• To ensure professional and skills development is maintained and developed through further logged practical experience, attending courses, reading and reflection all in one’s own time.
• To ensure that a continuity of the Centre’s spiritual programme is maintained while a group is taking part in activity programmes.
• To help with the supervision of the Centre and its guests: assisting with spiritual, social and recreational programmes as required.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: MTUK Rock Climbing Instructor, BCAB Paddlesport Leader, MTUK Hill and Moorland Leader, BC Trail Leader (Level 2), Snowsports Scotland L1/BASI L1. You do not need to have all of these, but a combination of several will be expected.
• It is a genuine occupational requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure

Desirable

• Full Driving License including D1

What we can offer you

• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Monthly salary
• Accommodation in a shared house and full board provided (if required)
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3 day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

Good to know

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

Interested?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Stu Newland, Centre Director, on 01479 821 279 during office hours or email