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Location: Gloucester Women’s Centre
Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 35 per week (flexibility required)
Contract: 2 years Fixed Term
Pension: Auto-enrolment (6% employer contribution)

Are you passionate about empowering women to create lasting change in their lives?

The Nelson Trust is seeking a committed, creative, and resilient individual to join our dynamic Women’s Community Services team as a PAUSE Practitioner. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to women experiencing multiple disadvantage in Gloucestershire.

As a PAUSE Practitioner, you’ll deliver intensive, relationship-based support to women, helping them to break cycles of trauma and disadvantage, and reduce the number of children being removed into care. You’ll work as part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team at our Gloucester Women’s Centre, using assertive outreach, one-to-one and group interventions, and a trauma-informed, gender-responsive approach.

What you’ll do:

• Build trusting, tenacious relationships with women, offering practical and emotional support
• Develop and review bespoke support plans, empowering women to set and achieve their own goals
• Work flexibly and creatively to engage women, including assertive outreach and groupwork
• Collaborate with local agencies (sexual health, housing, mental health) to ensure holistic support
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, data recording, and reflective practice
• Contribute to the welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment of our Women’s Centre

What you’ll bring:

• Relevant qualification and/or experience (e.g. social work, mental health, youth work, therapeutic practice, criminal justice, nursing, education, counselling)
• Experience supporting women or families facing multiple disadvantage (mental health, substance use, domestic abuse, etc.)
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, systemic, and strengths-based approaches
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding

Why join The Nelson Trust?
You’ll be part of a passionate, award-winning charity dedicated to transforming lives. We offer a supportive team culture, ongoing training and development, and the chance to make a tangible impact every day.

This post is open to female applicants only as an occupational requirement exception under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply:
Visit www.nelsontrust.com for more information and to download an application form, or contact us on 01453 885633.

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its service users. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and a six-month probationary period.

Pause Practitioner

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

GL1

£25,000 to £27,000 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted today

Closing date: 09/02/2026

Job reference: 120126

Pause Practitioner

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

£25,000 to £27,000 per year

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home as a Residential Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.

Location of the post: Hinckley, Leicestershire.

Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.

Although a specific home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in other homes should the need arise. Our homes are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Mountsorrel, Braunstone and Syston. 

Jarvis House, our beautiful new Emotional Well-being Assessment home in Hinkley will support children & young people aged between 8-18 providing short term placements until their needs are fully appraised and understood. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.

Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
• To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
• To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
• To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:

• Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare ORbe willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
• Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
• Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

For more information about this role, please contact Kelly Walker – Kelly.walker@barnardos.org.uk

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

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 in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

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 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. 

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on ...

Salary: £24,956 per annum ​rising to £25,350 per annum on successful completion of probation,  £26,925 upon successful completion of ISVA accreditation

Hours: 37.5​hours per week (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00)

Holiday:​ 25 days annual holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service per annum plus bank holidays 

Base:​ The Gables,​Swindon,  remote working where appropriate

Area Covered: Swindon and Wiltshire

Contract:​   18 month Fixed term

​ About the Role

To work in a multi-agency setting providing a pro-active crisis intervention service to child victims of sexual violence within and outside of the criminal justice system. The post holder will work pro-actively to risk assess and support client needs and develop a comprehensive support plan to help keep victims safe. This role will use advocacy and partnership working skills to ensure victims are supported throughout the criminal justice system from report to court, and to access services to which they are entitled.

There is a commitment to providing a high quality, victim-focused and inclusive service as outlined in the Victim Code of Practice.

The post holder will manage a busy caseload and have excellent partnership skills and an understanding of Children's and Vulnerable people Safeguarding procedures. 
This role will work proactively as part of the ISVA Team and will have respect for the diversity of the community in which the service works to ensure the services is accessible to all. 

The post holder will be required to provide advocacy and information to clients in high risk situations where the safety of the service user and self is to be prioritised. Appropriate professional record keeping is required using the client information system.

We encourage applications from all genders.

​ Key responsibilities:

• The Post Holder should have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of Sexual Violence, and it's impact on Victims, Family Members and Wider Society
• The post holder will travel throughout Swindon and Wiltshire to provide support to clients under 18 years of age.
• Manage a caseload of clients aged 0-18 that will vary between child sexual abuse/violence and child sexual exploitation cases, providing an individual support care plan to meet their needs.
• The post holder will provide face to face, telephone and email support to clients and their supporters where appropriate
• Ensure that a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence and child sexual exploitation, and its impact on victims, family members and wider society.
• Be proactive and develop the role of the Children and Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CYP ISVA) across First Light
• ​Be respectful of the diversity of CYP’s and of the need to prioritise the accessibility of service provision.
• CYP ISVA will support children and young people through the criminal justice process and liaise with the police accordingly.
• The CYP ISVA’s will respond to crisis situations as they arise with their clients and complete onward safeguarding referrals.
• CYP ISVA’s will engage with other agencies such as Paediatric SARC (The Bridge), CAMHS, social services, police and counselling services to provide a multi-agency approach for their clients.

Essential requirements:

• The Post Holder will hold a Valid UK Driving License and have access to a Vehicle. 

Added benefits:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme.
• A well-being day per financial year (1^stApril to 31^stMarch)
• Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological well-being.
• Health and well-being resources including our staff Well-being Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in our employee engagement platform.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.
• Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, neurodiversities, genders, gender expression or sexuality. First ...

KV KIDS & YOUTH COORDINATOR AND SAFEGUARDING LEAD:

FIXED TERM, 6 MONTHS

Job Title: KV Kids & Youth Coordinator and Safeguarding Lead

Purpose: To lead and develop Kingdom Vineyard’s Kids and Youth ministries as well as

primary responsibility for safeguarding in Kingdom Vineyard church

Reporting to: Senior Pastors: Jim & Rachel Cronin

Terms: Part-time: 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE); Fixed-term: 6 months

Salary: £28,000 [Pro Rata] plus pension

Location: The normal place of work will be St David’s Centre, Albany Park, St. Andrews,

KY16 8BP

KINGDOM VINEYARD

Kingdom Vineyard is a church of around 100 people, based in St Andrews and serving East

Fife and the surrounding area. We are a church made up of local residents and university

students, with a small children’s ministry (KV Kids) and youth ministry (KV Youth), both of

which we would like to see grow. We run Storehouse, the foodbank that serves St Andrews

and the surrounding area. We want to see God bring His Kingdom into East Fife more and

more, by faithfully stepping out with Him and carrying His Kingdom, especially to people who

don’t know Him. In all that we do, we seek to “help people make connections with God”.

We believe that our children and young people can encounter God, be filled with His

presence, and receive His gifts just as much as adults can, and we are looking for a KV Kids

& Youth Coordinator who will (working with the Senior Pastors) lead these ministries. This

The Kingdom Vineyard (East Fife) is a Scottish Charity, SC037042, regulated
by OSCR.

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person will coordinate volunteer teams and seek opportunities to grow these ministries,

welcoming in new families from outside the church.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the strategic leadership of KV Kids and Youth ministries and serving as the

Designated Safeguarding Lead ensuring protection of all church members.

KV Kids & KV Youth Activities

●

 Providing content for, recruiting and overseeing team for, and being a regular leader

of KV Kids Sunday Morning sessions and KV Youth meetings  (currently Friday

evenings).

●  Planning and delivering focused events for kids, youth, and their families throughout

the year (e.g. "Kingdom Vineyard Big Fat Church Family Party", Christmas Parties and

events, Fireworks party, Kids and Youth elements  of "Games & Giveaway Days", etc.)

●  Planning and leading trips to events (e.g. KV Youth have been to  "Dreaming The

Impossible" for the last 3 years, and the Scotland Area Vineyard  Youth Weekends in

March for the last 2 years)

●  Represent KV Kids & KV Youth in church-wide discussions and planning,  and seek to

connect Kids and Youth ministries with KV's compassion, worship, and other

ministries.

●  Representing KV Kids & KV Youth to the wider church family, ensuring  that they are

celebrated and included as full members of the church family.

●  Working with KV administrators to keep relevant pages of KV's website up to date,

and to ensure required printed materials and other needed items are created.

The Kingdom Vineyard (East Fife) is a Scottish Charity, SC037042, regulated
by OSCR.

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Safeguarding

●  Serve as Safeguarding Lead for KV, promoting a safeguarding culture to all in

Kingdom Vineyard church, and facilitating good safeguarding procedures and

practices

●  Oversee Safer Recruitment process within KV, with support of Admin staff.

●  Be part of discussions regarding any safeguarding implications of new

projects/changes to ministries within KV offering advice to ministry heads and the

church team where appropriate.

●  Be the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, allegations or incidents

within KV, assessing incidents and the appropriate response, and where appropriate,

manage referrals to key safeguarding agencies (e.g. social services or police) of any

incidents or allegations of abuse or harm.

●  Facilitate annual safeguarding training for KV staff and volunteers for whom it is

necessary, and ensure that all KV staff and volunteers are complying with

Safeguarding policy and practice.

●  Leading Safeguarding Policy and procedure reviews

THE INDIVIDUAL: SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, ATTITUDES

Essential

●  Highly relational and approachable to all age groups

●  Experience in (and passion for) working with children and young adults

●  An excellent and self-aware team player

●  A self-starter, able to self-motivate

●  A highly sensitive and effective communicator

●  A capable and proven administrator

●  Committed to your own personal spiritual growth and development

●  Committed to your own leadership development

The Kingdom Vineyard (East Fife) is a Scottish Charity, SC037042, regulated
by OSCR.

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●  Experience in pastoral ministry

●  Experience in coordinating volunteer teams

●  Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

●  Current or planned residence in East Fife

●  A worshipping member of Kingdom Vineyard church or will...

Description

Employer

Location

Location: Various community venues and learners' homes across Nottinghamshire / East Midlands

Let’s Make Change (LMC) is seeking passionate, reliable, and learner-focused Functional Skills Tutors in Maths and English to deliver high-quality 1:1 education to young people not currently in mainstream education.

This is a self-employed role ideal for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference by supporting learners with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs. You will play a vital part in helping students re-engage with learning, build confidence, and progress toward recognised qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 Functional Skills Maths and English tuition (Entry Level to Level 2)

• Teach in community-based venues or learners’ homes (all locations fully risk assessed)

• Design and implement bespoke learning packages tailored to each learner’s EHCP or learning needs

• Support learners with SEND and SEMH, creating a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment

• Set clear learning targets, track progress, and provide regular feedback to LMC and referring organisations

• Liaise with parents, carers, and professionals as required

• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a strong knowledge of Functional Skills Maths and English

• Is confident delivering sessions independently and adapting teaching to suit diverse needs

• Is reliable, organised, and self-motivated

• Has experience working with SEND/SEMH learners or in alternative provision

• Holds relevant teaching or tutoring experience (e.g. PGCE, CertEd, PTLLS, or equivalent – desirable but not essential)

• Is self-employed with the ability to manage their own schedule

• Has a current Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

Training & Support Provided:

Tutors will be required to complete:

• Safeguarding & Prevent Training

• Health & Safety

• GDPR

• Further SEND/SEMH awareness training

Lets Make Change Tutoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Functional Skills Tutor

Department

Quality

Job Reference

FS Tutor

Reports to

Head of Centre

Location

Salary

Launceston, Cornwall

For the role, the hourly salary is set at £20 per hour, which
includes key duties such as lesson attendance, preparation,
assessment, and tutorials.

Flexibility

The role is part-time, 15 hours per week over 39 weeks.
Days to be confirmed.

Occasional flexibility may be required to meet curriculum
requirements or school events.

The postholder is expected to engage in continuous
professional development (CPD) and other planning
activities outside of core hours as necessary to maintain and
enhance teaching quality.

Any additional CPD time should be reasonable and comply
with statutory working hour limits.

The role will comply with the Working Time Regulations
1998, ensuring total working hours, rest breaks, and
overtime are managed appropriately.

Any additional planning or CPD work undertaken outside
paid hours is voluntary and must not exceed statutory
maximum weekly working hours unless agreed

Contractual status

Part-time, fixed term.  15 hours per week over 39 weeks

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Role summary

Key responsibilities

Are You Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?
At Step into Learning, we’re seeking a passionate and
dynamic Functional Skills Tutor who is eager to make a
lasting impact on young learners aged 16+. In this role,
you’ll be more than just a teacher—you’ll be a mentor, a
guide, and a source of inspiration as you help learners
achieve their English and Maths qualifications up to
Level 2. Your mission will be to empower individuals,
promote confidence, and make education an engaging and
supportive experience for all.

As the landscape of education evolves, so does this exciting
role. You’ll have the chance to shape the future of
Functional Skills delivery, aligning your lessons with the
updated 2025–2026 curriculum requirements. With a
minimum of 100 teaching hours per subject annually,
you’ll design and deliver impactful lessons that inspire
learners to take ownership of their education. Working
closely with the core tutor, you will ensure that study plans
for the upcoming academic year are fully aligned with the
latest educational mandates, preparing learners for their
next steps in life and learning.

This is more than just a teaching position; it’s an
opportunity to play a pivotal role in empowering learners
to overcome challenges, achieve their qualifications, and
reach their full potential. As the role grows, so will your
ability to shape and influence the success of your learners,
making a real difference in their lives and in the future of
education.

At the heart of this role is the mission to inspire and
empower learners to achieve their potential. As a Functional
Skills Tutor, you will play a pivotal role in creating an
engaging, inclusive learning environment that promotes
confidence, independence, and success.

Teaching and Learning Excellence

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Your classroom will be a place of exploration and growth.
Every lesson you deliver will be tailored to meet the unique
needs of your learners, making the Functional Skills
curriculum both accessible and enjoyable. By conducting
diagnostic assessments, you’ll craft Individual Learning
Plans (ILPs) that reflect each learner’s journey, offering
targeted support to help them overcome challenges,
including those identified through EHCPs.

Promote Progress and Achievement

You’ll guide learners through their educational journey,
motivating them to set and achieve ambitious goals that
lead to brighter futures. Through regular, constructive
feedback, you’ll help them recognise and celebrate their
progress, while meticulously tracking achievements to
ensure sustained success. Whether preparing for
assessments or their next steps in life, your support will
make all the difference.

Create an Inclusive Environment

Your classroom will be more than a space for learning—it
will be a supportive community. By creating inclusivity,
you’ll create an environment where every learner feels safe,
valued, and encouraged to participate. Your adaptable
teaching methods will remove barriers, helping learners of
all abilities thrive and promoting their overall well-being.

Collaboration and Mentorship

Education is a team effort, and you’ll work closely with
colleagues to standardise teaching practices, share
resources, and uphold curriculum quality. Your
collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Lead will
ensure the efficient delivery of exams and lessons, while
your mentorship will inspire those around you to achieve
teaching excellence.

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Safeguarding and Quality Assurance

The safety and welfare of your learners will always be a
priority. You’ll actively uphold safeguarding policies,
ensuring learners can focus on their development in a
secure environment. Through participation in team
meetings and teaching observations, you’ll contribute to a
culture of continuous improvement, offering ...

Living Skills Tutor

Based in Mynacholg-ddu, Pembrokeshire

Job Description / Disgrifiad Swydd

Welsh application form / Ffurflen gais Cymraeg

(Click Apply Now for English application)

Actual Salary: £23,842 - £30,110FTE £29,215.21 - £36,896.29
(Dependent on qualifications and experience)
40 hours per week, 37 weeks per year

We have an exciting opportunity for a Living Skills Tutor to join the team at Coleg Plas Dwbl in Pembrokeshire, where you will be responsible for delivering teaching and training with a therapeutic and supportive approach. Wherever possible, you will link students' learning activities through the Trust's Practical Skills Therapeutic Education methodology.

You will be responsible for teaching students to become more independent in the area of living skills, this includes:
• Healthy meal planning and cooking
• Budgeting
• Health & hygiene
• Household care
• Planning outings and travel training

You must be able to instil enthusiasm and enjoyment into the learning process in such a way that can lead to increased self-esteem and enhanced engagement in learning.
Please note we may end the vacancy in advance of the the closing date advertised if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Apply now