Emmaus Oxford opened in 2009 and operates from a large property at 171 Oxford Road, Cowley, accommodating 24 companions. Two nearby houses are being converted into Move-on Houses, adding 8 more beds by summer 2026.
Our social enterprise includes a large retail store at 242 Barns Road, an online business based at Templars Square, and a house clearance service.
We aim to expand learning, development, and move-on opportunities, helping more companions move into employment and long-term housing. Plans include adding a dedicated Move-on Worker to the team. Our Learning & Development programme, led by an experienced manager, supports companions in setting goals and building meaningful careers.
A team of Progression Workers and a Counsellor provide personal support, while the social enterprise is run by a Social Enterprise Manager, two Deputies, and Drivers. Emmaus Oxford receives no government funding; income comes from trading, fundraising, and rental income (mainly through housing benefit).
The community Manager will lead and manage all aspects of community life at Emmaus Oxford, ensuring companions receive high-quality support, development, and welfare in line with the Emmaus ethos. They will oversee referrals, assessments, inductions, and move-on processes, promoting independence and progression into employment and stable housing. Working closely with the Learning & Development and Move-On teams, they will ensure companions engage in training and opportunities that support positive, sustainable outcomes while maintaining safeguarding and equality standards.
They will also manage staff, volunteers, and premises to ensure safe, effective, and compliant operations across accommodation and move-on houses. This includes overseeing health and safety, maintenance, and occupancy, coordinating 24/7 support cover, and fostering strong partnerships with local agencies and Emmaus UK. As part of the senior management team, the post holder will contribute to strategic planning, financial management, and continuous improvement across housing, support, and enterprise activities.
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales. Collectively, the Emmaus Federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
To apply please send your completed application form, along with a supporting statement showing: ‘why you want the job & what you will bring to the team’ helentaylor@c2recruitment.com
Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form. CVs and posted applications will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 9:00am on 2nd February 2026. Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview in person.
Emmaus Oxford provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience
Job Introduction
- Location: Oxfordshire, with at least 3/4 days per week in locations as part of our hybrid working policy
- Salary:£43,000 per annum
- Contract:Fixed term for 10 months
- Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) plus senior on-call support
- Required: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car/vehicle
- Sponsorship is not available for this role
Lead with purpose at Affinity Trust
At Affinity Trust, we believe everyone deserves to live life their way. As our new Deputy Operations Manager, you’ll help make that possible.
This is your chance to lead across multiple locations, guiding Support Managers and their teams to provide support that really matters. You’ll be the link between families, professionals, and amazing support, keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
How will I make a difference?
- You will show what great support looks like, coaching managers and teams to be their best.
- You will champion quality assurance and continuous improvement, keeping people safe, and finding opportunities to make good support outstanding.
- You will build strong connections with key people inside and outside of Affinity Trust, working in partnership with all stakeholders.
- You will step in when needed, so that no one is left without the right support.
What will I bring?
You are someone who:
- Inspires and motivates teams to bring out their best
- Keeps people at the heart of everything you do
- Takes a practical approach to decision-making
- Connects meaningfully with the people we support, families, colleagues and external professionals
- Brings proven leadership experience with a commitment to consistently outstanding support.
What do I get in return?
We offer a flexible range of benefits for you to choose from, including:
- Stream -access part of your pay when you need it, plus discounts and financial wellbeing tools
- Blue Light Card- free membership, giving you savings at shops, restaurants and more
- Simply Health– a health plan offering a 24/7 GP service, plus help with prescription, dental and other healthcare costs
- Buy or sell annual leave– flexible options available twice a year
- Pension and Life Assurance– automatic enrolment in our Scottish Widows schemes
If you want to shape support that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
We are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, so we may close it before the end-date if we find the right person.
Please note, that for internal purposes the job title will be Deputy Operations Manager
It is essential for this role to have an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover the cost for if you are offered the position.
Got any questions? Please contact us on: recruitment@affinitytrust.org
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Deputy Home Manager - Nursing
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, with an active NMC pin, motivated and driven to make a difference?
Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home?
As Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the clinical needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.
In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.
Lewin House is a modern and spacious care home with 70 individual rooms positioned across four wings and plenty of otherfacilities. Our nursing home in Aylesbury was designed for the effective delivery of nursing care, with a specialist nursing unit located in each wing. There is plenty of communal and outdoor space, so everyone can get involved in the varied and stimulating programme of activities on offer. To make our residents feel at home,personal itemscan be brought along and added to individual rooms.
ABOUT YOU
You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 4 or 5. In addition, you’ll have experience in a senior or team leader nursing role within elderly care with an active NMC PIN.
You’ll have previous management experience in a multi-disciplinary care setting with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and work as a proactive team member, together with some marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Life assurance
- Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
- Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
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Job description
- City:FAREHAM
- Vacancy type:Full Time
- Salary:£49,840
- Rate:per annum
- Plus:£1200 car allowance per annum & Benefits
Senior Operations Manager (6028)
Lead with purpose and create opportunities for people to thrive – join Avenues Group as our Senior Operations Manager and help shape lives for the better!
Location: Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & BasingstokeSalary: £49,840 per annum + £1,200 car user allowance
At Avenues, we’re more than a social care provider, we’re a community where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things together.
We’re a specialist charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs through supported living, residential care, and outreach services. Our belief is simple; everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest and be an active part of their local community.
We work across the South and beyond, and we’re passionate about investing in our people so they can thrive and build meaningful careers.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operations Manager to join our South team, overseeing services across West Hampshire. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll make a real impact – combining operational excellence, people leadership, and strategic delivery.
You’ll lead and manage around 11 residential and supported living services together with a team of Service Managers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred outcomes for the people we support.
You’ll also be a key representative of Avenues, building strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and partners.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll set the tone for best practice, championing person-centred approaches and Positive Behaviour Support. You’ll manage budgets and resources effectively, ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, and work closely with our central teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll also play a vital role in service development, growth, and strategic planning – and occasionally act as Registered Manager when needed.
About You
You’re an experienced, values-driven leader with a strong background in social care operations. You’ll bring knowledge of residential and supported living services, a solid understanding of legislation and regulatory frameworks, and experience managing budgets.
A Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
If you also have experience in the voluntary sector, commercial awareness, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-service environments, that’s a bonus. Most importantly, you’ll have a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine alignment with our values: Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Pride.
Working Pattern & Flexibility
This role is fulltime and predominantly Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key. You’ll occasionally work evenings or weekends and take part in a Tier 2 on-call rota. We offer a blended approach to home and office working, guided by the needs of our services.
What We Offer
We offer flexible working, meaningful perks that value your time, energy and wellbeing, and the chance to be part of something that truly changes lives.
Interested?
If this sounds like you – even if you don’t tick every box – we’d love to hear from you.
We believe the right values and attitude matter just as much as experience, and we’ll support your development through training and coaching.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or appoint a suitable candidate during the recruitment process.
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Job description
- City:FAREHAM
- Vacancy type:Full Time
- Salary:£49,840
- Rate:per annum
- Plus:£1200 car allowance per annum & Benefits
Senior Operations Manager (6028)
Lead with purpose and create opportunities for people to thrive – join Avenues Group as our Senior Operations Manager and help shape lives for the better!
Location: Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & BasingstokeSalary: £49,840 per annum + £1,200 car user allowance
At Avenues, we’re more than a social care provider, we’re a community where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things together.
We’re a specialist charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs through supported living, residential care, and outreach services. Our belief is simple; everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest and be an active part of their local community.
We work across the South and beyond, and we’re passionate about investing in our people so they can thrive and build meaningful careers.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operations Manager to join our South team, overseeing services across West Hampshire. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll make a real impact – combining operational excellence, people leadership, and strategic delivery.
You’ll lead and manage around 11 residential and supported living services together with a team of Service Managers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred outcomes for the people we support.
You’ll also be a key representative of Avenues, building strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and partners.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll set the tone for best practice, championing person-centred approaches and Positive Behaviour Support. You’ll manage budgets and resources effectively, ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, and work closely with our central teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll also play a vital role in service development, growth, and strategic planning – and occasionally act as Registered Manager when needed.
About You
You’re an experienced, values-driven leader with a strong background in social care operations. You’ll bring knowledge of residential and supported living services, a solid understanding of legislation and regulatory frameworks, and experience managing budgets.
A Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
If you also have experience in the voluntary sector, commercial awareness, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-service environments, that’s a bonus. Most importantly, you’ll have a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine alignment with our values: Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Pride.
Working Pattern & Flexibility
This role is fulltime and predominantly Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key. You’ll occasionally work evenings or weekends and take part in a Tier 2 on-call rota. We offer a blended approach to home and office working, guided by the needs of our services.
What We Offer
We offer flexible working, meaningful perks that value your time, energy and wellbeing, and the chance to be part of something that truly changes lives.
Interested?
If this sounds like you – even if you don’t tick every box – we’d love to hear from you.
We believe the right values and attitude matter just as much as experience, and we’ll support your development through training and coaching.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or appoint a suitable candidate during the recruitment process.
Operations Manager - Social Care
Overview
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Salary
£43,857 per annum
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Denbigh
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37.5 hours per week
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Closing Date
31/01/2026
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Looking for a fantastic management opportunity in care?
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support and their families. We are seeking a new Operations Manager for Wales, covering services in Denbigh, Powys and community services in North and South Wales. This role involves regular travel with occasional remote working. You will primarily be based in North Wales but be required to travel to Powys and South Wales fortnightly. The work base can be further discussed at the interview stage.
We will offer you a salary of £43,857 per annum as a Level 2 Operations Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional manager in the Care sector, allowing you to be innovative and tackle challenges alongside fellow Operations Managers. You will receive ongoing support from our Operations team as you oversee diverse services across the region.
Flexibility, strong leadership, and the ability to listen to those we support are essential. As we prioritise co-production, the insights of families are vital to our mission. This role promises excitement and challenges within our values-driven organization, offering rewarding experiences as you contribute to the development and growth of our services.
Join us at this exciting time!
Interviews for this role are expected to be the beginning of February, with a preliminary date set of the 12th February for in-person interviews.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
- A UK Driving License and vehicle is essential, and mileage will be reimbursed, or use of a company car will be provided.
- Level 5 Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care Diploma or equivalent or are willing to work towards one.
- Use of non-verbal communication methods such as British Sign Language is desirable.
- Committed to listening to and valuing diverse views.
- Experience of leading and managing within the care sector.
- Experience developing and growing care services is desirable.
- Experience working with and liasing with local authority teams.
- Solution focused - creative with a can do attitude.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Additional Highlights to our Operations Manager position:
- 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
- Free life assurance policy.
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Free DBS check if your role needs one.
- A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
- Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
- Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School as the IT Services Manager.
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For further details about this role please download the Application Pack below. Candidates wishing to apply should complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form (also below) and may provide a covering letter with their submission. The Application Form requires the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two professional referees, one of which should be your present or most recent employer. Candidates are also requested to provide the name, address and telephone number of one personal referee. Please do indicate clearly in your letter when it would be appropriate for referees to be contacted. Covering letters and application forms should be submitted by post to Cheam or online to the Head of Compliance and HR hathawayk@cheamschool.co.uk.
IT Services ManagerMarch/April 2026 Start Date Application Pack for the Role ofCHEAM | IT Services ManagerRole OverviewCheam, a wonderful co-educational prep school on the Berkshire/Hampshire border, is looking for anIT Services Manager to join Cheam as a full time, technically proficient and inspiring leader of its ITdepartment at an exciting time in its growth and evolution.After a period of significant infrastructure investment, the successful candidate will be responsible fordeveloping and implementing Cheam’s IT Services Strategy as part of a cross-school collaborativeendeavour to secure our place as the leading preparatory School in the country, and the happiest. TheIT Services Manager will report to the most senior non-teaching member of staff at Cheam, be amember of the newly created cross-functional IT Digital Committee and lead a small IT support teamconsisting of an IT Network Manager and and IT Technician. We are looking for someone who can maintain a safe, secure and reliable IT platform and relatedsystems that enable the provision of a first-class education and efficient business operation. The rolewould suit an experienced IT professional with a passion for working collaboratively in a fast-pacedand friendly environment that makes great things happen. You should have a track record ofsuccessfully leading small teams responsible for delivering and maintaining technology services aswell as project management experience. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Operations (DFO), the IT Services Manager plays apivotal role ensuring the safe and reliable operation of IT infrastructure and related systems across thewhole School and will work collaboratively with Cheam’s Deputy Heads (Academic, Pastoral, Co-Curricular), and other key teaching and operational stakeholders. About Cheam SchoolCheam was founded in 1645 and is one of the oldest prep schools in the world. Cheam is an IAPSboarding and day school with over 300 pupils, boys and girls from age 3-13 years. Cheam prides itselfon its excellent all-round record academically, musically, artistically and on the sports field and isespecially highly regarded for its Character education. The facilities are outstanding. On completingtheir education at Cheam, children move on to the top Public Schools in England, including Eton,Wellington, Marlborough, Radley, Harrow, Winchester, Bradfield and St. Mary’s, Calne. The school isnon-selective yet achieves consistently high standards academically, through an inspirational anddedicated team of teachers. Cheam School is situated in a stunning rural location ten minutes from Newbury and fifteen minutesfrom Basingstoke, just off the A339. It is surrounded by smaller towns and villages from which it drawsmany of its pupils. www.cheamschool.co.ukCheam School, Headley, Berkshire, RG19 8LD CHEAM | IT Services ManagerStrategic ResponsibilitiesMember of Cheam’s newly formed cross-functional IT Digital Committee.Develop and implement Cheam’s IT Services Strategy within an approved financial framework thatenables delivery of the School’s educational and operational plans. In doing so, review, rationalise,integrate and optimise systems, processes and operating models to achieve best-in-classoutcomes. This includes exploring the use of AI to support the running of IT Services.Maintain safe, secure, resilient and reliable network architecture, device hardware and coreoperating systems, including internet access, internal networking, data storage, devicemanagement, printing and telephony. Ensure appropriate systems backup, business continuityand disaster recovery solutions. Act as Cheam’s Data Protection Officer, working in partnership with other key stakeholders toensure legal, regulatory and policy compliance regarding cyber security, access control, filtering &monitoring and GDPR, striving for best practice in all areas. Codify institutional knowledge and ways of working including an auditable asset register tomaintain the physical security of all IT assets.Maintain Cheam’s dedicated IT risk register and mitigating action plans for Board approval.www.cheamschool.co.ukCheam School, Headley, Berkshire, RG19 8LDwww.cheamschool.co.ukCheam School, Headley, Berkshire, RG19 8LDCHEAM | IT Services ManagerOperational ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the IT Network Manager and IT Technician with an active focus on theirwellbeing, training and development. Ensure staff appraisals are completed to a high standard andon time.Oversee day-to-day IT operations including HelpDesk support for pupils and staff. Ensure issuesare resolved quickly and effectively, engaging and managing third-party providers, as required.Maintain and secure Cheam’s cloud-based operating environment and cloud-to-cloud back-upsystem. Assurance on cyber security will include running penetration tests, phishing exercises andother simulations to identify and reduce vulnerabilities and provide regular training for users.Secure best practice accreditat...
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recent...J O B V A C A N C Y Programmes Manager 35 hours per week - £33, 168 pa - plus pension and excellent holidays We seek an enthusiastic, motivated experienced programmes manager to oversee the management of Age UK Sunderland’s CIT Social Prescribing Team, Hospital Discharge Team and other appropriate services. A minimum of 2 years operational management experience is essential with substantial experience of implementing support services ideally working with people aged 50 and over. The successful candidate must have excellent I.T, report writing and communication skills and the ability to effectively promote the service to a wide range of stakeholders. You should also have a good standard of education, preferably to degree level as well as experience of partnership working and staff and volunteer management. Candidates are required to have a full clean driving licence and have access to a car for work. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check. For further information and to request an application pack you can email enquiries@ageuksunderland.org.uk or download one directly from our website www.ageuksunderland.org.uk. Alternatively send a large SAE for 93p to Age UK Sunderland, Bradbury Centre, Stockton Rd, Sunderland. SR2 7AQ. Tel: 0191 5141131. CV’s are not accepted for this role. This post is subject to DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Age UK Sunderland is an Equal opportunities Employer Registered Charity 1086995 Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026 Interview date: Monday 9th March 2026 Age UK Sunderland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Reg. Charity No. 1086995. Reg. Co. No. 4199449 Certificate No. 88Q10781
Dear Applicant Programmes Manager Thank you for requesting an application pack for the above post. Included in your application pack are:- Job Advertisement Job Description Person Specification Application Form The application form needs to be returned to the above address by the closing date of Friday 27th February 2026 If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful. When returning your completed application pack by post, please ensure that the correct postage is used on the envelope. You can check this with your local Post Office. CV’s will not be accepted for this vacancy. If you require an informal discussion regarding the post please do not hesitate to contact Leah Abdulla, Senior Operations Manager on 0191 514 1131 Yours sincerely Tracy Collins Chief Executive Officer Encs Bradbury Centre Stockton Road Sunderland SR2 7AQ Tel: 0191 514 1131 Fax: 0191 5670378 Email: enquiries@ageuksunderland.org.uk Web: www.ageuksunderland.org.uk
Age UK Sunderland Job Description Post: Programmes Manager Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 5 days (35 hours) per week. Salary/benefits: £33, 168 pa inclusive; access to pension scheme Location: Responsible to: Various community settings across Sunderland, with a HQ at Bradbury Centre, Stockton Road, Sunderland Senior Operations Manager Accountable to: Age UK Sunderland (AUKS) Key working Relationships: AUKS CIT Social Prescribing Team, Hospital Discharge Team and other relevant services Statutory and Community based providers Secondary Care Age UK Sunderland Internal Teams Older people Carers and Carer Organisations Other clinical and non-traditional provider groups as required Integrated Care Teams Background: Integrated care is a way of better coordinating care for older people with one or more long term conditions. Integrated care in Sunderland is defined as collaborative working between key stakeholders, including GPs, health and social care and voluntary organisations, to integrate and organise patient care more effectively. The purpose of Programme Services is to put older people in personal control of their health & wellbeing and provide them with integrated care and support in their local community, focusing on prevention of ill health and the promotion of wellbeing. The service enables older people to have improved health outcomes and independence whilst reducing the burden on NHS services in Sunderland through the reduction in need for GP visits, Out of Hours Contacts, emergency admissions/readmissions etc. Purpose of the post: The post provides an interface between voluntary sector provider organisations and service users, health and social care multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) and other statutory bodies. The Programmes Service Manager will lead & coordinate staff and volunteers to support individuals to self-manage their needs. 1 The post holder will work in and across 5 Sunderland localities coordinating the service. Many older people have complex health needs, the service focusses on practical support to encourage the utilisation of local community services and assets. The post holder will also support the identification of unpaid carers and enable access to appropriate services. Key Responsibilities The post holder will be an excellent communicator and develop a wide knowledge of the services offered by non-traditional providers in the Sunderland area. The post holder will require strong organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity. Management Tasks: To manage and coordinate AUKS CIT social prescribers, Hospital Discharge staff and other identified staff/volunteers to ensure the provision of innovative interventions and continuous practical, social and emotional support to older people in the local communities and on discharge from hospital. To ensure a clear and effective referral pathways are established with key partner organisations in the City. To effectively recruit, train, support and develop volunteers involved in programme delivery if required. To lead and supervise a staff team to focus on the client group; to create a supportive environment for older people to retain their confidence, personal interests, wellbeing and independence. To deliver relevant training to staff and volunteers. To oversee the conduction of personal plans with each person referred to the services; to determine the type the support required To ensure the implementation of an action plan which is responsive to the needs of the client group To monitor the service and provide written reports/summaries as required. This will include operational reports, evaluations and contribute to strategic leadership reports on developing and maintaining integrated care in Sunderland To actively promote, market and develop the services To keep records of clients and volunteers To provide HR support to staff including appraisals, supervisions and support in any disciplinary procedures To liaise appropriately with partners. To ensure oversight of assessments & home visits including lone working procedures GP & professional liaison Patient information gathering & analysis 2 In depth knowledge gathering on available services (community & statutory), multi- disciplinary services etc. Publicity & promotion of offering Record keeping, monitoring, evaluation Identification of step up care and safeguarding responsibilities Identification of gaps in services to inform future development Additional responsibilities: Be aware of Health & sa...
With the retiral of our long-standing colleague, Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a full-time Corporate Services Manager to join our busy Corporate Services team of 8.
Manor Estates Housing Association is a social landlord, responsible for over 1,100 homes in Edinburgh. We have a staff team of 32 and are based in lovely offices in New Mart Place. The role is to lead and manage the team who are responsible for finance, office administration, ICT and governance/compliance.
You must hold a relevant accountancy qualification (or be working towards one), be committed to the delivery of excellent internal customer services, have experience of managing both staff and budgets as well as analytical and financial skills.
The post holder will report to the Corporate Services Director, Kathryn Miller.
(Please note that CV’s will be considered as additional information only)
For an informal chat about the post please contact Kathryn Miller at either kmiller@manorestates.org.uk or 0131 510 8540
Information packs and an application form are available on our website below or by contacting our office on 0131 510 8540 or email info@manorestates.org.uk.
Manor Estates Housing Association is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer (we guarantee an interview for all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the job).
Closing Date for applications is Friday 30th January 2026 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 9 February 2026.
To apply
Application forms can be downloaded in PDF or Word format by clicking the appropriate link below.
To:
You can return your completed form by email to info@manorestates.org.uk or by post to:
Manor Estates Housing Association Suite 4
5 New Mart Place
Edinburgh
EH14 1RW
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CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Assistant Team Manager – Visitor Engagement – The Reserve
Job reference:001577
Salary:£30,000 per annum
Closing date:30/01/2026
Department:Conservation Education & Engagement
Location:Chester
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description
Assistant Team Manager Visitor Engagement – The Reserve
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Conservation Education and Engagement team, supporting the management of our Engagement team at The Reserve, our overnight experience.
You will support the Visitor Engagement Manager in developing and delivering our engagement programme, with a primary focus on The Reserve and corporate activities, while also contributing to the in-zoo programme.
The Reserve
Chester Zoo’s brand-new safari-style luxury lodge accommodation opened in August 2025.
This unique destination offers the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation, designed to protect and celebrate the natural world. Guests can immerse themselves in luxurious surroundings while enjoying animal views, enriched by the knowledge that their stay helps fund Chester Zoo’s vital conservation work around the world.
To deliver this exciting project, Chester Zoo works with TROO Hospitality, experts in luxury hospitality. All exclusive guest activities are rooted in nature and led by expert Zoo Rangers, delivering experiences like no other.
Working at Chester Zoo
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development.
Within the Conservation Education & Engagement team we are proud to develop and deliver material to engage our visitors with our plant and animal collection and our worldwide conservation work through a range of diverse, fun and exciting educational experiences.
We’re looking for someone who can:
• Ensure excellence in the delivery of our programme, collaborating internally and externally to ensure stakeholder buy-in and authentic content creation.
• Support the Visitor Engagement Manager to develop and deliver consistently high-quality conservation engagement.
• Line manager, recruit, lead, develop and motivate a team of Zoo Ranger to ensure efficient delivery for The Reserve.
• Increase the conservation impact of commercial activity (e.g. Weddings and corporate events) through delivering memorable, audience focussed engagements that surprise and delight.
• Implement policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices to ensure the team follow best practice and are compliant with all relevant guidelines and legislation.
• Ensure that all learning programmes are safe and appropriately risk assessed and comply with relevant legislation. In particular ensuring that our programmes with children, young people and adults at risk follow best practice in regard to safeguarding.
• Develop skills and knowledge in the areas of conservation education, science communication and public engagement, keeping up to date with best practice, researching excellence and sharing practice both internally and externally.
• Collate and use KPI and evaluation data to drive a process of continual improvement, contributing to research about the impact of our engagement and education.
• Manage allocated resources, ensuring initiatives are well planned and deliver maximum value for money and effort.
• Interact with guests of all ages, including children, families and other audiences.
• Be expected to deliver across a wide range of mediums including talks, table-top activities, play based activities and storytelling.
• Collaborate and build a strong working relationship with the Hotel General Manager at TROO hospitality and assist with the operational oversight of The Reserve experience.
The Package
• Contract Type – Permanent
• This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) operating on a two-week rotating roster, which includes working every other weekend. Core working hours are typically between 1:00pm and 9:30pm, with one to two office-based days per week worked from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Some early morning shifts will be required, and you will occasionally provide cover for daytime operations for the wider Ranger Team.
• Starti...
Mobilisation Manager
Job details
- Location: Remote (covering national remit)
- Salary: £50, 000
- Expiry date: 23/01/2026
- Contract - Full Time
Job Title: Mobilisation Manager
Location: Remote with National remitHours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £50,000
Contract: 12-month FTC
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and currently reside within the United Kingdom.
United Response is seeking a Mobilisation Manager to oversee and lead on mobilisation projects utilising consistent and established processes, to include:
- Implementation of new services
- Transfer of existing services to alternative providers
- Closure of existing services
This is a national role, working alongside internal and external partners.
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Strong project management skills, with credibility and integrity as a project leader
- Experience in social care operational management
- The ability to build and maintain effective working relationshipsacross teams and at all levels
- Working knowledge of people/staff mobilisationandhousing mobilisation, with the ability to collaborate with specialist leads
- A solutions-focused approach, able to resolve challenges quickly and effectively
- Excellent organisation, decision-making and communication skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities
- Resilience, adaptability and openness to learning when things don’t go to plan
- A collaborative, facilitative leadership style that can motivate and unite teamsin challenging situations
- A strong commitment to the values and aims of United Response
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally, with occasional overnight stays as required
Do you want to be part of a community with shared goals and values?
Do you want to contribute to United Responses mission and Vision?
Do you want know your work is making a difference to someone’s life?
Then we want to hear from you.
Our central support teams at United Response make sure that everyone who works here has the systems and information they need to fulfil their role, and feel motivated and supported as they do it.
In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;
- Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
- Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership* T&Cs apply
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
- Two wellbeing days per year.
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
- Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
- Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
- Work place pension scheme
- Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
United Response is not just a social care provider – we’re a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with Autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to beCreative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person’s identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response...