Employability Trainer (Bournemouth)
Job Role
We’re currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Employability Trainer to deliver a variety of training and one to one support to prepare participants for securing sustainable employment.
You’ll facilitate high quality and engaging sessions to participants which develops their employability skills, which will include interview techniques, job application tactics, confidence restoration sessions and identify transferrable skills. You’ll also be responsible for teaching job searches via Linkedin, Facebook and all other Social Media networks as well as ensuring that they have the right equipment.
You’ll provide motivational support to build positive relationships, guide, inspire, challenge, encourage and help individuals obtain sustainable employment.
Our ideal candidate will be able to utilise digital technologies and other channels, be fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business. However, we aren’t always looking for someone who ticks every single box just so long as you have an engaging personality, are comfortable working with a diverse group of people, and can provide a warm and welcoming experience to help our customers in their first steps back into employment.
The role will be fast paced delivery with individuals joining a schedule of appropriate bite sized sessions, in a ‘Learn and Go’ delivery approach.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £26,000 - £29,545 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)• 2 Volunteer Days• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance• Annual Pay Review• Refer a Friend Scheme• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefitsThere’s also the opportunity to progress your career!
Interested?There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
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Location:Bournemouth
Hours:37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date:26 January 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high impact training solutions to meet a range of participant needs (including, skills assessments; ‘How to’ sessions; Making the most of, and other relevant activities)
- Meet personal performance targets, and all Quality and Compliance measures by delivering high quality training provision to participants
- Work collaboratively with operational teams to offer high impact training solutions to meet a range of emerging participant needs (including Mock Interviews and other work preparation activities)
- Working with the Employer Engagement Team and other appropriate stakeholders, participate in delivering specific employer related events
- Provide responsive solutions to meet Employer need, preparing participants for specific employment opportunities, (i.e. Short sector based courses/routeways)
- Selecting appropriate facilitation methods or activities to meet the individual or group needs
- Designing and delivering accredited Employability and Customer Service courses
Skills and Experience
- Excellent understanding of the barriers unemployed job seekers face in obtaining a new job
- Knowledge of the employability industry and delivering employability skills and personal development training programmes
- Experience of delivering and developing training programmes face to face and/or remotely using a number of digital technologies
- Experience of deploying motivational strategies to develop individuals
Additional Information
Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator
Organisation: Bendrigg
Salary Details: £25,299 - £31,049 FTE
Closing date for applications: 2 Feb 2026
Contract: Permanent, full time or part-time (minimum 0.8)
Hours: 29-36.26 hours per week (0.8-1.0 FTE)
Location: Office based or hybrid (office based minimum three days a week)
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
For the full job description, and a person specification please click here.
Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator Job description Salary: Contract: Hours: Location: Reporting to: £25,299 - £31,049 FTE Permanent, full time or part-time (minimum 0.8) 29-36.26 hours per week (0.8-1.0 FTE) Office based or hybrid (office based minimum three days a week) Fundraising Manager The focus of this role is delivery of support to the fundraising team as well as administrative and financial record keeping tasks. You will be the first point of contact for individual supporters and play a key role in developing and delivering our stewardship and engagement plans. You will be involved in gathering feedback and experiences from our visitors so that we can show our impact. You will have an important role to make sure our database, record keeping and financial systems are accurate and fully up to date. You will assist the Fundraising Manager to generate financial and impact reports for use internally and externally. This is a varied role with plenty of contact with our wider staff team and supporter community and some desk-based work alongside. If you have experience in fundraising roles this would be an advantage. Key responsibilities: Supporter care and communication (40%) • Act as the first point of contact for fundraising enquiries, including in person visits, ensuring a positive, personalised and friendly approach. • Proactively and reactively thank new and existing supporters, via a variety of channels including phone, email, letter, social media and in person. • Contribute to the development and delivery of a stewardship plan, with support from the • Fundraising Manager. In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager and fundraising colleagues, produce materials and resources to support our stewardship of donors and supporters. This will include preparation of newsletters, social media content, marketing/fundraising materials and helping to plan and deliver supporter and participation events. • Assist with systematic gathering and presentation of visitor feedback from a range of stakeholders including participants, group leaders, parents and teachers. This will be through face-to-face conversations, online events, surveys and through collating evidence gathered routinely by teams at Bendrigg. Financial and database administration (30%) • Working with the Finance Manager and Fundraising Manager, accurately process, record and reconcile donations and Gift Aid income across various platforms. • Log donations using a combination of manual data entry, automated imports, and third-party integrations with our fundraising database. • Confidently run internal reports to generate statistics and impact measurements for use in our accounting, projections and grant reports. • Ensure the database is fully up-to-date and complies with data protection regulations including GDPR. Team support (30%) • Manage our third-party donation platforms, ensuring accurate record keeping. • Work with the fundraising team to create and maintain our stock of fundraising materials and resources. • Maintain Bendrigg’s website pages related to fundraising and supporter care. • Help the Fundraising Coordinator prepare for and deliver events and other community initiatives. • Contribute to the planning process for the team’s calendar of fundraising appeals and activities. • Provide support to the onsite Income & Engagement Team providing a 'reception' service including answering the door, greeting and signposting visitors, accepting deliveries, answering the main office phone and directing calls. Further responsibilities • Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as attending team meetings, producing reports and taking a flexible approach to general administrative duties. • Complete internal and external training appropriate to the role. This is not an exhaustive list, and you will be able to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected, within the scope and rank of this post. Person specification: It is expected that the post holder will have the following: Experience Essential • Previous experience in a customer care, supporter Desirable • Previous employment in the care, fundraising, admin or finance role • Experience communicating across various channels; writing, telephone, in person and using social media • Track record of using a fundraising database or similar customer relationship management system (CRM) to record and manage data relating to supporters, customers, clients or similar - including entering information, producing reports, and importing/exporting data charity sector • Working with disabled and/or disadvantaged people • Direct marketing or fundraising • Handling confidential or sensitive information • Delivery or handling survey results and data Knowledge • An understanding of the role of fundraising within the • An understanding of the charity sector • A basic knowledge of charity fundraising regulations •...
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Location
London
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Human Resources & Learning and Development
Salary
£40,000 per annum
Status
Full Time
Job Type
Fixed Term Contract
Hours Of Work
35 hours per week
This is a 6-month fixed term opportunity to start as soon as possible.
The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality, flexible Human Resources service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and good practice, to our Clinic and Animal Behaviour teams in London and to our Battersea Old Windsor and Battersea Brands Hatch sites. The postholder will provide expert HR advice and support to line managers and staff, coaching and empowering managers to lead on people matters with support and guidance where required.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact jobs@battersea.org.uk or call us on 020 3887 8341.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 26th January 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First interview (online via Teams): w/c 2nd February 2026
Second interview (if necessary, in person):...
Senior Learning and Community Officer
RZSS - Edinburgh Zoo
Far North RegionClosing date for applications is: 25th Jan 2026
We are looking for a passionate, solution-focused individual to join our Discovery and Learning Team.
Our ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, who is able to support a wider team in designing and evaluating a range of innovate learning and community programmes.
You should have a sound knowledge of the Scottish curriculum, partnered with a strong commitment to nature accessibility enabling you to build meaningful partnerships whilst mentoring a high performance team, ensuring that our charity remains sector leading.
Some of the things you’ll do:
- Team Leadership: Line manage and mentor the Community and Learning team.
- Programme Excellence: Support the delivery of world class learning, outreach and nature accessibility programmes that align with RZSS mission and curriculum outcomes.
- Inclusion and Accessibility: Ensure high standards of accessibility are embedded across all programmes to support diverse audiences.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for external partners, building strong relationships with schools, universities and community groups to enhance reach.
- Resource Innovation: Lead the development of engaging resources for both onsite and digital delivery, ensuring all activities meet high standards.
- Impact and evaluation: Co-ordinate the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of programmes to demonstrate clear outcomes and strategic impact.
What we’re looking for:
- Educated to a degree level in a relevant subject with/or good applied experience in a similar field
- Knowledge and understanding the relevant scientific and conservation elements, in primary, secondary and tertiary education, outside of formal learning centres
- Understanding and experience of working with communities including the development of community programmes.
- Excellent communicator, confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and presenting to diverse audiences
- Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Excel and Word).
- Significant experience of delivering learning or working in a teaching-related environment with particular emphasis on out-of-school learning and working as part of a team
- Development and delivery of formal education programmes
Apply for this job:
Please refer to our website for further details and to apply: https://www.rzss.org.uk/hr-vacancy-single?Category=Education%2520%2F%2520Discovery%2520%26%2520Learning&Advert=L05V3v6qXktDpRd4ztOoBg%3D%3D
Treasurer/Co-chair of Trustee Board
Location: Hybrid. Sub-group meetings are virtual whilst Board meetings are in person
Salary: Voluntary
Hours: Time Commitment per year includes:
- 4 x 1/4ly board meetings
- 4 x 1/4ly sub-group meetings
- 1 away day per year
- Ad hoc work/communication
About the role
Are you passionate about tackling domestic abuse, reducing reoffending and creating safer communities? We’re looking for people who have this passion to join our Board of Trustees.
You will be joining the charity during an exciting period of growth and development and will have a key role in shaping the future direction of the organisation. Information about Equation can be found on our website – What We Do | Equation
What we’re looking for
We are looking for Trustees to join our Board and work with an existing team of 8 experienced Trustees. In particular, we’d welcome those with a Finance and/or Leadership background.
Equation currently have a Co-Chair arrangement which offers additional capacity, support and flexibility to the Board and the CEO. We would like to continue this arrangement but are open to applications for a Treasurer, Chair or someone who would prefer a Co-Chair arrangement.
Experience
- An understanding of UK charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level
- An ability to network and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of chairing meetings.
- Experience of managing, motivating, and developing people.
- Strong experience of developing, deploying, and evaluating strategic plans with a view to maximising impact and benefit.
- Experience of financial management and a broad understanding of charity finance issues
The Treasurer role will require the additional experience:
- Prior experience as a Treasurer, Finance Manager or Accountant
- Understanding of charity financial governance
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information in an accessible manner
The Treasurer role will:
- Provide strategic financial advice, support and challenge to the board and Chief Executive
- Maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial function focusing on maintaining the organisation’s financial viability
- Review quarterly management accounts and advise on their implications and any necessary actions
- Represent and advise on all financial matters including the annual report and accounts
- Work closely with the Chair, CEO and Head of Services to ensure the smooth financial running and continued financial health of the charity
- Help to deliver the strategy, focusing on increasing impact and sustainability through strengthening and diversifying income streams and having a secure financial position
The Co-Chair role will:
- Maintain and expand Equation’s strategic plan
- Ensure compliance with the charities Articles of Association
- Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission legal requirements
- Provide leadership and governance support to the board and CEO
- Ensure the board has the right policies and procedures in place to operate effectively and sustainably
- Ensure the charity has the appropriate risk management procedures in place and that they are followed.
How to apply
Please complete the attached application form and send it to recruitment@equation.org.uk. For any questions about the role, please email admin@equation.org.uk. CVs cannot be accepted.
Closing date
Recruitment is ongoing until the right candidates have been found.
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Our goal is for everyone to have equal, healt...
Director, U.S. Men's Mental Health
Annual Salary: $140,000 USD | Full-time | Permanent role
Men are dying too young – and it doesn’t have to be that way.
Around the world, men are facing a health crisis: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and suicide. At Movember we’re on a mission to change the face of men’s health by making it easier for men to talk, act and live longer healthier lives.
Every project, every campaign, every idea adds up to real change. You’ll be part of a mustache-powered crew who believe making an impact and having fun should go hand in hand. Your mission is calling.
DO GOOD - Work for Movember.
Your Mo-Mission (should you choose to accept it):
As Director, U.S. Men’s Mental Health, you will provide senior leadership and oversight of mental health strategy and delivery in the United States (U.S.), leading a significant portfolio of programs and partnerships with approximately $10–15 million in investment.
Working as part of a U.S.-based, cross-functional leadership team, your focus will be on both program design and delivery, strong people leadership, and ensuring impact at scale.
Lead the U.S. mental health portfolio
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Lead and oversee Movember’s U.S. mental health portfolio, spanning multiple initiatives, partners, and delivery models
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Ensure programs are delivered with quality, consistency, and impact, aligned to approved plans and funding
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Champion equity and the voices of people with lived and living experience
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Provide clear direction, prioritisation, and oversight across a complex suite of programs rather than individual projects
Senior leadership and people management
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Lead and develop a small, high-performing team of approximately four direct reports
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Set clear expectations, provide strong leadership presence, and support performance, engagement, and wellbeing
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Work closely with senior U.S. and global leaders to ensure alignment and effective ways of working
Program governance, delivery, and investment oversight
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Hold accountability for large-scale program budgets, financial management, risk, and reporting
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Ensure programs are operationally sound, evidence-informed, well governed, and delivering against agreed outcomes
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Strengthen implementation discipline, learning from previous delivery challenges and embedding continuous improvement
Cross-functional and external leadership
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Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners, academic partners, and other key stakeholders across the U.S. mental health ecosystem
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Represent Movember externally as a senior leader in mental health
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Collaborate with fundraising, impact, and corporate teams to support sustainable investment and partnerships
Strategic contribution without portfolio siloing
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Contribute to broader organisational strategy by identifying opportunities to strengthen U.S. mental health impact
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Work alongside global and market leaders to ensure coherence across initiatives
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Support alignment to Movember’s overall strategy while maintaining a strong U.S. delivery focus
No Mustache required - but the following are essential:
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in mental health, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
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Demonstrated leadership of large, complex, multi-year mental health programs with significant investment or scale
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Strong background in practical program delivery in government, NFP, health, or consulting
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Proven accountability for program budgets, financial oversight, and risk management
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Experience leading and influencing within complex, cross-functional or matrix environments
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Track record of building and managing external partnerships across sector...
The Director of Children’s Ministry is a key role within the staff team at St Stephen’s.
Currently there are 4 main strands to our children’s ministry that this person will lead and oversee:
- Church based kid’s ministry and discipleship.
- Community pre-school and families (led by part-time communities families pastor).
- School’s ministry (currently 3 local primary schools); and
- Parenting (building community and pastoral support).
We are looking for a committed leader with a heart for children and families to oversee and grow our 0–11 ministry. You’ll provide strategic leadership, recruit and train volunteers, and help shape a thriving ministry rooted in whole-life discipleship.
St Stephens Church
St Stephen’s is a vibrant, growing Evangelical Charismatic Resource Church with around 500 adults, 100 children and 80 youth, supported by a committed staff and volunteer team. St Stephen's. Our vision is simple: Love God, Grow Disciples, Transform Communities. Sundays sit at the heart of our life together, with three services that gather us for worship, teaching and prayer, alongside a wide and active ministry across generations and a strong commitment to serving and resourcing the wider church
Job Title Supply Additional Needs Assistant Post Holder Accountable To Delivery Team Manager – Health and Social Care, Childcare Supported Programmes and Sport Responsible For Department HSC Overall Purpose of Job To support and engage students in a range of tasks and activities and to assist Lecturers to work with groups of students. Main Duties and Responsibilities To ………………………………… • Undertake support for individual or group as requested by Assistant Principal, Curriculum Manager or Lecturer. • Assist in the implementation of plans, which have been devised by a lecturer and/or other agencies as required. • Monitor on an informal basis the progress of pupils in learning and behaviour. • Carry out assessment procedures under the direction of class lecturer. • Help students with personal care, which may include toileting, administering of medication and assistance with feeding. • Liaise with Portfolio staff, visiting staff, other agencies and homes as required. • Prepare brief reports and/or attend reviews for individual students as requested by Assistant principal, Delivery Team Manager or Course Tutor. • Attend meetings as requested by Assistant Principal/ Delivery Team Manager. • Take part in an annual review with Delivery Team Manager. • Attendance at internal and external meetings as required. To undertake Personal and Professional Development: • Adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the College • Develop and maintain high quality standards appropriate to the post • Develop and maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking relevant professional development To demonstrate appropriate Competency and Behaviours: • Promote and comply with legislation including Health and Safety, Equalities and Inclusion, General Data Protection Regulation, Prevent and Safeguarding • Conduct yourself at all times in line with our college values and behaviours • Comply with College Policies and Procedures relating to Staff and Students You may also be required to: • To support the work of the College in terms of recruitment, marketing and resourcing as required • Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective management of the College as directed The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and requirement of the College. Signed …………………………………………………… Date ……………………… (Staff Member) Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ……………………… (Line Manager) JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS SCQF Level 7 or equivalent work experience Experience in dealing with children and young people Relevant qualifications KNOWLEDGE Able to follow guidance and work co-operatively EXPERIENCE Previous experience as a Classroom Assistant INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Flexible and adaptable Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and external) and to promote the College An approachable, calm and friendly manner OTHER ABILITIES/QUALITIES Effective prioritisation and organisational skills Able to plan ahead and anticipate support needs Capacity to work under pressure Ability to work effectively within a team E-literate and competent in developing, administering and using PC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulate and disseminate information Have a strong sense of purpose and the drive to achieve agreed goals Ability to maintain a tidy and organised workspace ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS Commitment to continuous professional development Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities. Formally recording your learning to show that you are actively committed to the development of your career WORK-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES The ability to be flexible and provide support to other team members Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Desirable Essential or Desirable Essential Essential or Desirable Desirable Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential
Barnardo's nurseries in Gloucestershire have three nursery settings across Gloucester City and the Forest of Dean. Our aim is to provide early years education of the highest quality with an ethos that values children and parents/carers from all backgrounds.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, flexible, hard working as and when Early Years Practitioners to join our dedicated teams across the Gloucester City and Forest of Dean Locality. Our nurseries in Gloucester City are Pebbles located in Linden and Finlay Nursery in Tredworth and our nursery in the Forest of Dean is Hilltop Nursery, Cinderford. If you have a preferred location, this will be discussed in the interview.
Successful candidates will need:
- Early Education or Childcare qualification Level 2 minimum (preferably Level 3)
- To work as part of a team to provide good quality services to young children and their families accessing the service
- To support the delivery of 2 year old and pre-school nursery provision
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Good time Management skills.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- This post is subject to DBS clearance.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families
Benefits of working for Barnardo's:
- Competitive rates of pay plus holiday pay
- Career progression
- A huge range of learning and development opportunities
- Benefit scheme including discounts, cycle to work scheme and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-Health and well-being benefit, It gives you immediate access to a variety of confidential services including telephone and online counselling.
- Pension scheme
- Being part of a large UK based children's charity
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
- Reference number:18054
- Job Title:As & When Early Years Practitioner
- Location:Gloucestershire
- Locality:Gloucester City and the Forest of Dean
- Contract type:As & When
- Hours:0 Hours
- Salary:£12.62 per hour
- Closing Date:31 January 2027
- Interview Date:To be confirmed
Benefits
Are you passionate about creating a safer church for all?
Do you understand the significance of protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults and preventing abuse from happening?
Do you have the skills to inspire and equip others to understand the importance of safeguarding in a church context?
The Dioceses of Durham and Carlisle are looking for experienced, dynamic and engaging trainers to join our small and friendly freelance training team to deliver the Leadership core safeguarding learning pathway (as per the Church of England’s Safeguarding Learning & Development Framework 2024) to those who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the church. This includes members of clergy, parish safeguarding officers, churchwardens, leaders of children and young people groups, and licensed lay ministers.
The Diocese of Carlisle and The Diocese of Durham work closely together to deliver high standard and effective training that has a positive impact. We would therefore ideally like applicants to be prepared to deliver to both dioceses. The majority of this will be online via Zoom, so you can work from home. You will require your own IT equipment. There will also be opportunity for delivery of face-to-face training depending upon your location.
What you’ll do:
- Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Deliver interactive safeguarding training with a co-facilitator.
- Assist participants to connect the Church’s mission and theological foundations with what good leadership looks like in a safeguarding context.
- Promote the importance of reflecting on the impact that abuse and trauma have on individual’s lives, relationships and community settings and pro socially model the importance of keeping everyone safe in our church communities.
- Develop your skills and grow confidence in the use of Zoom as a virtual learning platform.
- Attend termly face-to-face trainers’ meetings if available to do so. (This is not compulsory but is encouraged for team development opportunities).
What we’re looking for:
- Proven safeguarding expertise (education, social care, youth work, or related field).
- Training or teaching experience (formal qualification desirable / relevant experience).
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work flexibly with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Freelance self-employed trainers.
We offer:
- Competitive freelance rates for delivery and mileage for any related travel.
- Facilitation training of the Leadership pathway materials.
- Opportunities to observe experienced trainers and a settling in package to equip you to feel confident in delivery.
- Flexible working opportunities (day and evenings available).
- Being part of an experienced and supportive team.
How to apply:
Send your CV, a short cover letter, and details of your safeguarding training experience by email, using the subject line ‘Freelance Safeguarding Trainer Application,’ to both Diocesan Safeguarding Officers:
- Beth Miller - beth.miller@durham.anglican.organd
- Jo Van Lachterop - safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk
Closing date for registration of interest is Friday, 23rd January 2026. We will arrange to meet with those who are successful with the application on a date to be arranged. As with all recruitment in the Church of England, appointments are in line with the Safer Recruitment & People Management Policy (2021) and you may be required to undertake a DBS check.
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact either Beth Miller (email as above or call 07968 034075) or Jo Van Lachterop (email as above or call 07458 016884).
Both the Diocese of Carlisle and the Diocese of Durham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Other supporting documents:
If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.
We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
This is a full time position 40 hours per week.
The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies.
The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years setting, who is beginning to demonstrate ability to lead, support and nurture others within a team and is an excellent role model to others, including apprentices, volunteers and students. The candidate should have at least a level 3 qualification in early years and taken on at least one additional role, such as an Acorn Mentor, Health and Safety Rep, Employee Forum Rep etc. The ideal candidate should have an eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills with the support of senior staff and be keen to progress and develop their career with Acorn.
- To support a holistic approach to the curriculum
- To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met
- To ensure a high level of emotional well-being among children
- To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice
- To demonstrate Acorn’s ethos, values policies and procedures in your practice and be a good role model.
- A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS, including the statutory guidance
- To have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures withing Acorn and for external agencies
- To carry out tasks requested
- To lead the room in the absence of the Senior or Deputy manager within the room
- To work in partnership with the Senior or Deputy within the room to ensure smooth day to day running of your group.
- To support and nurture staff in your group, in particular apprentices, students and volunteers.
- To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual interests, need and/or stage of development
- To demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure
- To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents/carers
- To safeguard all children in our care following procedures outlined in Acorns policy and external procedures
- To ensure the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum, providing awe, wonder and opportunities for children to think critically and independently
- To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside
- To ensure children’s interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children’s thinking and learning.
- To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff.
- To begin to take lead on aspects of the role with the support of the Senior or Deputy within the room (e.g. mentoring, health and safety, etc)
- To continue to develop your leadership skills through direct support from the Senior of Deputy within the room.
- To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children whilst maintaining a safe and stimulating environment and keeping high levels of supervision of the whole group.
- To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential
- To understand and implement planning in the moment
- To carry out observations regularly and ensure they are of high quality and in-line with Acorn’s recommendations for planning in the moment
- To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent, physically challenged and able to take informed risks and are making progress to their full potential.
- To complete paperwork in relation to the child, ...
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Pre-assessment Administrator
Pre Assessment Administrator
Chichester | Admin | Permanent | Part Time
10 hours per week
£24,531 pro rata
Nuffield Health is the charity that’s building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to community programmes – we’ll do whatever it takes to look after the UK’s wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you.
Our Pre-Assessment department at Chichester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Assessment Administrator. As the main contact in the department you’re responsible for assisting patients and ensuring they have the information they need. Providing effective and efficient administration the role supports the Pre-Assessment Team in the day-to-day running of the department
As our Pre-Assessment Administrator you will:
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Respond promptly to patient queries via phone and email liaising with clinical staff as necessary
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Coordinate pre-assessment and anaesthetic clinics, including booking and rescheduling appointments and preparing patient packs.
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Supporting clinical team to effectively manage staffing levels by opening and closing clinics
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Maximise theatre capacity by managing patient completed pre-assessment list
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Updating shared database to ensure surgical dates are accurate
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Uploading clinical documents to the patient’s electronic record accurately
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Ensuring patient documents have been reviewed by clinical staff
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Providing administration support to the clinical team
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Responsible for managing and updating clinic forms
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Liaise with the Bookings, Theatre, Ward teams and Medical Secretaries to facilitate a smooth journey for the patient
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Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
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A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
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