Associate Priest: Benefice of Littleborough (Interim post)

The PCCs and Patrons are looking for a confident and inspirational team player, enthusiastic about developing the ministry of the whole church, committed to leading them in mission and growth and developing links with the Mission Community and the Deanery.

Assistant Curate, to be known as Associate Priest: Benefice of Littleborough (Interim post)

The PCCs and Patrons are looking for a confident and inspirational team player, enthusiastic about developing the ministry of the whole church, committed to leading them in mission and growth and developing links with the Mission Community and the Deanery.

They will:

• be a person of strong faith and sustained prayer
• be committed to a strong Safeguarding culture
• be committed to the Diocesan Mission Goals of Growing, Nurturing and Serving and the key themes of Growing Younger; Church Planting and Revitalisation; Developing Missional Leaders – Lay and Ordained; and Mission Renewal.
• be purposeful about developing positive links with the Mission Community and the Deanery
• be able to hold together different traditions and worship styles
• be committed to collaborative ministry
• be able to make Christ known to new Christians and able to deepen and develop the faith of all
• be keen to reach and draw in the local communities and able to inspire the congregations to strengthen and develop mission to them
• be enthusiastic about work with children, young people and families, both in schools and in church, and committed to maintaining and developing our relationship with schools
• be able to lead on, or learn about, buildings and stewardship

Further Information

Further information is available in the Parish Profile, Person Specification, Role Description, and Diocesan Statement of Needs.

How to apply

Alternatively, email pa.archrochdale@manchester.anglican.org for an application form.

Applications close: Wednesday 4th February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 4th March 2026

Conversation about the post is welcomed. Please contact The Reverend Anne Gilbert, Area Dean of Rochdale email: AnneGilbert@manchester.anglican.org Tel: 01706 346774

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Job Title: Youth Support Adviser

Location: Hastings and covering the east of the county

Salary: £24,505 - £25,497 per annumdepending on experience

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Team Leader – Youth Employability Service

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

• Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
• Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
• Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
• Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others

You can click here to learn more about us.

The Youth Employability Service

CXK delivers the Youth Employability Service (YES) across East Sussex, commissioned by East Sussex County Council. We offer information, advice, support and guidance to young people in academic years 12 and 13 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to explore their options, plan and then take their next steps. We also work with schools supporting young people in year 11 who are at risk of becoming NEET. Liaising with a range of other services, YES is focussed on supporting young people to achieve their potential.

The Team

The YES team support young people from across the county, seeing them at CXK bases, partner venues or in community settings. The team assess and action plan with young people referred to the service, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and/ or employment. Working with a wide range of young people, the team approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples’ confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Support Adviser.

The Youth Support Adviser (YSA) is a key role in the Youth Employability Service, acting as the first point of contact for 16-18-year-olds who are NEET or at risk of NEET. You will support with first appointments and initial assessments of need, when young people are referred to YES, alongside supporting your caseload. Guiding them through re-engagement with suitable post-16 provisions and provide targeted intervention to those who have withdrawn from or not started their Post 16 provisions.

Working across the East of the county with schools and FE Colleges you will play a key role in ensuring that young people — receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. So strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, plus be a pivotal part of the YES Tracking Team, where you will use various communication methods (phone, text, WhatsApp, email, face-to-face) to engage and support young people and offer our support.

Young People Criminal Justice Practitioner

• locations
• Lewisham Young People - Winslade Way

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR010922

Young Person Criminal Justice Practitioner (London)

Location: Lewisham, Winslade WayWorking Hours: Full-time (37 hours)Please note: one evening clinic (5:00pm – 7:00pm) is required on a rota basisContract Type: PermanentSalary: £28,690 - £34,730

Make a real difference in your community

Waythrough is a specialist provider of mental health, substance misuse and related services, delivering evidence-based, high-quality support tailored to individual needs.

At Insight Lewisham, we provide free, confidential support to young people under the age of 25, offering guidance around substance use, sexual health and relationships, as well as support to families across Lewisham. 

About the Role
The Young Person Criminal Justice Practitioner plays a vital role in supporting young people affected by substance misuse and involvement in the Criminal Justice System. Working within Insight Lewisham, the post holder will deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions designed to reduce harm, address offending behaviour and support long-term positive change.

The role involves working across the full journey of a young person’s engagement, from assessment and risk management through to intervention, recovery planning and onward support. You will work closely with young people, their families and a wide range of partner agencies to promote resilience, improve wellbeing and reduce reoffending.

This position requires a proactive, trauma-informed approach, strong safeguarding practice and the ability to build trusted relationships with young people who may have complex needs. Flexibility is essential, including participation in evening clinics on a rota basis.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver tailored

  1:1 and group interventionsto young people affected by substance misuse and offending behaviour, using evidence-based and harm-reduction approaches.

• Undertake comprehensive

  assessments, develop intervention and recovery plans, and provide effective case management throughout the young person’s engagement.

• Lead on

  risk assessment, safeguarding and risk management planning, ensuring the safety of young people and others in line with local and organisational procedures.

• Work collaboratively with

  Youth Justice Services, social workers, education, health and community partnersto provide coordinated and holistic support.

• Support positive

  family involvementby reducing the impact of substance-related harm on family life and strengthening relationships where appropriate.

• Act as an

  advocatefor young people, supporting access to treatment, education, training and employment opportunities.

• Maintain accurate, timely records using online case management systems, monitor progress and contribute to service evaluation and continuous improvement.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Experience working with

  young people, particularly those affected by substance misuse and the criminal justice system

• Strong knowledge of

  substance misuse, harm reduction approaches and safeguarding practices

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills

• Confidence working within

  multi-agency environments

• A relevant qualification in social work, youth work, substance misuse, criminology or a related field, or equivalent experience

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a c...

Suicide Prevention Therapist, St Helens

Job Title: Suicide Prevention Therapist

Salary: c.£33,000 per annum pro rata

Hours: 15 hours per week, to be worked Tuesdays and Thursdays

Contract Type: 12 months fixed term

Location: St Helens

Reports to: Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist

We are looking to recruit Suicide Prevention Therapists to support men in suicidal crisis at our new pilot service in St Helens. This role is part of an exciting new initiative for our charity. As a Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will be an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest in suicide prevention. The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive team, gradually building a caseload to assist men in suicidal crisis as we expand our referral partnerships and raise awareness in St Helens.

Read the full role description: SPT St Helens H&S JD and PS

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV with a cover letter of up to 2 sides of A4 explaining why you
are applying for this role to ASKHR@jamesplace.org.uk. It is important to demonstrate you
have the essential knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in your CV and cover
letter.

Closing date: 12pm on Friday 30th January 2026

Interviews to be held virtually via MS Teams on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February

Job Description

Due to an exciting expansion of services, the hospice is adding to their well-established medical team.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner with a passion for delivering exemplary care, to join us in looking after people affected by life-limiting illness in both the hospice and community settings.

You will be working in our newly developed Palliative Advice Centre (PACE), as well as being an integral part of the medical team on the in-patient unit and Sunflower Living Well Centre. Our services are based in our purpose-built hospice situated one mile from Macclesfield town centre. There is ample free parking available on site.

PACE operates 24/7. You will be expected to be able to work across 7 days, between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

Our new team member will:

• Undertake face to face reviews of palliative patients, working across clinical settings, inclusive of hospice & community work
• Deliver expert advice to healthcare professionals, patients and relatives both in person and over the phone
• Coordinate care for people with a life-limiting illness
• Be confident liaising with other healthcare professionals, making recommendations for changes to medication regimes/plans of care and advocating for patients and their families
• Be proactive in-service development
• Deliver evidence based, quality care

Mission Specialist – Sahel, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) - (Maternity Cover)

Our International team are looking for someone to deliver emerging strategies through our relationships with Bible Societies in the MENA, Central Asia and the Sahel clusters.

Job details

Location: Swindon, with some flexibility to work from home, and occasional international travel

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week), 12-month fixed term contract

Salary Range: £38,777-£40,000 per annum 

Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.

We are working to make the Bible available and accessible for all. We translate the Bible linguistically and culturally, delivering content that enables people to engage with the Scriptures in many different ways. As part of our global mission, we work in partnership to make the Scriptures better known in around 240 countries and territories.

2025 saw the public launch of the Patmos Initiative, a ground-breaking global study of attitudes and behaviours towards the Bible. This research is informing our global strategy to mobilise Bible Engagement, identifying and meeting the greatest mission needs in every context. Our International team are now looking for someone to deliver emerging strategies through our relationships with Bible Societies in the MENA, Central Asia and the Sahel clusters.

We’re looking for a creative, innovative and resilient self-starter with experience of designing, managing and monitoring international, large-scale, donor-funded projects within a multi-cultural team. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of how the Bible can transform lives, a heart for mission, and an in-depth knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the mission contexts in MENA, Central Asia and the Sahel.

Apply

If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your inwhy you’re the best person for this position.

Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.

Closing date: 26 January 2026

Interview date: 5 February 2026 at our offices in Swindon

Our commitment

As a Christian organisation, we believe you were created with a unique character. You have gifts and abilities that are all your own, so we're willing to explore how what you have might fit what we need.

The checklist

We know there's no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you can even think of applying to work for us. If you think you've got most of what we want and you're excited about what we're doing, go ahead.

It's personal

You have a life outside work, and we want you to be able to live it well, so we're happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home. We aren't impressed if you respond to emails at midnight.

Learn and grow

When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits you and it benefits us. We're committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish and be the best they can be, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart

We believe in home working where it's appropriate – and during lockdown we made that work really well. But we know how important it is to meet face to face, too. We're committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire Bible Society family. As such, Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.

Level ground

We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need us to make any adjustments for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Outdoor Activity Tutor
Releasing Potential is dedicated to supporting students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and
mental health needs. Serving the local authorities of Hampshire and West Sussex, we offer a
nurturing educational environment where young people can flourish beyond the constraints of
traditional education.
Our success lies in recognising each student as an individual and welcoming them into the Releasing
Potential community with unconditional positive regard. All our students have an Education, Health,
and Care Plan, due to social, emotional, and mental health challenges that have hindered their
access to education, resulting in challenging behaviour.
We work in small groups or 1:1. The work can be tough, challenging and even frustrating at times, but
the rewards of inspiring progress and achievements —no matter how small, like students simply
showing up—can be truly meaningful.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for people seeking a new challenge.
Do you have a passion for the outdoors that you’d love to share?
Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can inspire and develop young people—while growing
personally and professionally?
Join us in delivering high-quality, safe, and rewarding outdoor learning experiences through a variety
of water and land-based activities.

Main Duties

•  Ensure the safe operation of group or one-on-one sessions for the entire duration that young

people are in your care.

•  Plan and deliver a programme of activities tailored to the needs and experience of each group
or individual, recording their progress toward National Governing Body qualifications after
each session.

•  Maintain the necessary qualifications and appropriate equipment for all activities you lead.
•  Conduct risk assessments for all activities, continuously evaluating potential risks, including

obtaining up-to-date and relevant weather forecasts.

•  Provide feedback to RP School, referring agencies, parents, or carers through weekly updates

or verbal reports.

•  Keep student records up to date and accessible for other staff who may need them for future

sessions.

    What You’ll Need

•  A valid UK driving licence (essential).
•  An NGB Instructor qualification?
•  Do you have a calid First Aid Certificate
•  An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
•  Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
•  Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
•  Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
•  Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting

What We Offer

•  Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
•  34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
•  A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
•  24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
•  Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
•  A role where your work truly changes lives.
•  A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.

🛡 Safeguarding Commitment

We’re serious about safeguarding children.

All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it
involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any
criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to complete an application form.

"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an
enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.

Join a team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
Email jill@releasingpotential.com to apply or call 07563 024063 for more information

View All Vacancies

Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Prof. Elizabeth Chan (Director of LIVE) email: echan@rvc.ac.uk

We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint an Associate Priest to this exciting new role sharing in ministry across this beautiful and varied Benefice and encouraging a focus on work with children and families.

This is a House and Half Stipend post (Sunday plus 3 days). We are praying for a priest who will:

• Enjoy the variety of this area (with new housing, large and small villages, with creative opportunities and traditional rhythms)
• Work with lay and ordained colleagues to reach out to children and their families, schools and communities in new ways
• Thrive in being a collaborative leader in the Benefice and wider Deanery

Interested?

For an informal discussion please call, The Venerable Katrina Scott, Archdeacon of Cheltenham

on 07484 967570

Applications to Debbie Long, Archdeacon’s PA, at ku.gr1767345113o.coi1767345113dsolg1767345113@gnoL1767345113D1767345113 by 10am on Monday 2 February 2026

Interviews Wednesday 25 February 2026

Accommodation Advanced Practitioner

Location:

Pdap Accommodation Properties

Hours:

Full time (37.5 hours)

Salary:

£28,000- £30,000 per annum

Reports to:

Accommodation Manger

Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project.  Evening and weekend work as
required.  Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the
organisation and with the prior agreement of the CEO.
The post is based within Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (Pdap)
N.B. The organisation refers to the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Practitioner to join our dedicated team
working across our safe accommodation service. This role focuses on providing specialised support
to women who have experienced domestic abuse and are living with the impact of the trauma they
have experienced. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering trauma-informed
care, promoting recovery, and empowering women to rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive
environment through both one to one and group interventions. Our safe accommodation service
offers holistic, person-centred approaches to ensure residents feel heard, respected, and
empowered.

The successful applicant will embody the Pdap values and keep the client at the heart of everything
they do.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct support and interventions

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Provide one-to-one trauma informed interventions
Help women rebuild and strengthen their self-esteem and emotional wellbeing
Support women in understanding the impact of domestic abuse and provide practical
tools to support recovery.
Signpost to specialist services when applicable.

2. Facilitating Group Activities

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•

•

Design and facilitate a regular programme of group activities aimed at building
confidence, skills, and emotional wellbeing.
Promote peer support, personal development, and recovery through workshops on
topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, assertiveness, and life skills.
Encourage participation and co-production by involving women in planning and leading
group sessions where appropriate.

3. Individual Support

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Hold a small, manageable caseload and provide responsive, ad hoc support as needed.
Conduct holistic, trauma-informed assessments, support plans and safety planning.
Empower women to make informed choices and access relevant services (e.g. legal,
housing, benefits, health).
Advocate on behalf of residents where necessary to ensure their rights and needs are
met.

4. Partnership and Safeguarding

•  Work closely with external agencies (e.g. Adult social care, housing, mental health services)

to ensure coordinated support.

•  Proactively contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and risk management procedures.
•  Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with organisational policies and

confidentiality standards

•  To adhere to defined service standards and accreditation frameworks and remain up-to-date
and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct
and uphold standards of best practice

5. Organisational Development

•  To ensure the views of clients and stakeholders are embedded into the work of PDAP and to

take full account of these in the development of services

•  To participate in, and support organisational policy development and implementation
•  To embrace Pdap’s approach to continuous improvement

6. Internal and External Liaison and Engagement

•  To promote Pdap ethos and values across the organisation
•  To liaise with other agencies on behalf of clients, the organisation and volunteers
and represent the wider complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse

•  To represent Pdap operationally where required.
•  To develop and maintain good positive working relationships with relevant agencies and

professionals

•  To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual

appraisals.

Other

•  To undertake other related duties required by your manager, the Senior Leadership Team and

Board of Trustees

•  To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions, policy and agendas pertinent
to domestic abuse and Pdap, implement this learning to develop services and enhance the work
Pdap carry out, also disseminate learning, knowledge and awareness to colleagues

•  To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the senior leadership team
•  To take part in Pdap 24hr out of hours on-call rota

 It is essential to the development of Pdap service delivery that the post holder is able to respond
flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time

Person Specification

•  Minimum 3 years experience  of working with adults who have experienced trauma

•  Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and strength-b...

Learning Support Tutor (Mat Cover) 1138

• Vacancy Type
• Temporary/Part Time
• Hours per week
• 24 Hours per week
• Location
• London/Hybrid
• Salary Range
• £25,396.80 per annum (pro-rated for part-time)
• About Us

• Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

  What we offer
  • 27 days annual leave + 3 annual leave days over Christmas + bank holidays
  • Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
  • 4 % Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
  • Employee Discount Scheme
• About You

• You are a motivated and learner-focused professional who enjoys supporting people to succeed in an inclusive, digital learning environment. You bring a calm, organised approach to your work and take pride in providing high-quality support that genuinely makes a difference to learners’ confidence and outcomes.

  You are likely to have:

  • Experience working in an educational setting, ideally supporting learners on blended or distance learning programmes

  • A background in the fitness industry, with relevant instructor or teaching qualifications

  • Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs and disabilities, and confidence in signposting or referring where appropriate

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage learners professionally across a range of channels

  • Excellent organisational skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

  • Confidence using digital systems such as CRM, LMS or eLearning platforms, alongside strong general IT skills

• About the Role

• As a

  Learning Support Tutor, you will play a vital role in helping learners succeed across a range of blended and distance learning programmes. Working closely with the wider programme and learning support teams, you will provide high-quality academic, pastoral and practical support that removes barriers to learning and enables students to progress with confidence.

  You will be a key point of contact for learners, offering timely advice, guidance and encouragement, while also contributing to teaching, assessment and the development of inclusive learning resources. The role is varied and rewarding, combining learner-facing support with strong administrative and organisational responsibilities to ensure systems, processes and student records are accurate, responsive and effective.

  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education, inclusion and learner success, and who enjoys working in a collaborative, remote environment where your contribution directly supports our charitable mission and strategic aims.

  Central YMCA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an appropriate level of DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, and original ID documentation.
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document
  
  

We are four churches working together to set up a unique project in east London, connecting with young people and their families through church music, both traditional and modern. We have sufficient funding to resource this project well for five years, in which time we hope to grow four new ministries through music, one at each of our churches.

We are looking for a special person to work with our musical director on a full-time basis, to make this project a success. You don’t need to be a musician at all, but you do need to be someone who is good at relating to and caring for young people, a capable self-starter who is confident with social media. We seek someone who is imaginative and able to work well with others to achieve aims, who knows how to be accountable and who loves God.

Your role will be to work with our musical director to set up each group, to recruit to each group, to liaise with families, to help host each group, to act as a link into church life and to provide interesting and imaginative opportunities for young people and their families to find out more about God.

This is a genuinely unique and well-resourced role which could prove extremely satisfying for someone who is happy to work flexibly with, and champion, a range of church traditions. The post will require regularly working on Sundays and some early evening work.

We offer six weeks’ annual leave, a starting salary of £33,000 plus pension contributions, regular management and oversight meetings and reimbursement of travel between venues.

Closing date: Monday 16th February at 12 noon.

Interviews: Thurs 26th Feb (afternoon).

For more information and an application pack, contact Revd James Gilder, Area Dean of Redbridge jbgilder@hotmail.com

Designated Safeguarding and Behaviour Improvement Officer

Join the team at Bedfordshire FA where you will operationally lead the implementation and delivery of safeguarding within Bedfordshire Football Association

• Location
• Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU
• Contact Name
• Nicholas Snelson, Head of Football Services, Bedfordshire FA
• Contact Email
• Recruitment@BedfordshireFA.com
• Organisation
• Bedfordshire FA

• Salary
• 29'000
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Permanent
• Organisation
• Bedfordshire FA
• Placed On
• Tue 20th January, 2026
• Closes
• 12:00am - Fri 13th February, 2026
• Interview Date
• Mon 23rd February, 2026

About Designated Safeguarding and Behaviour Improvement Officer

Join the team at Bedfordshire FA where you will operationally lead the implementation and delivery of safeguarding within Bedfordshire Football Association

Job Purpose:

• To support delivery of The FA's Strategy 24-28 and Bedfordshire Football Association Business Strategy.
• To manage the Bedfordshire Football Association safeguarding work, in line with legislation, FA safeguarding policy, procedures, regulations, standards and guidance.
• To manage safeguarding and child protection concerns in a timely manner and in line with FA requirements and guidance.
• To significantly contribute to implementing and maintaining The FA's Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs and driving safer practice in grassroots football.
• Lead on the implementation of The FA's Behaviour Improvement Programme by ensuring that we are tackling poor behaviour & raising standards in grassroots football across Bedfordshire.
• To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football.
• To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time.

To view the full recruitment pack (which includes the role responsibilities and person specification) please CLICK HERE

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (2 sides maximum) outlining how you meet the role responsibilities and person specification, by either email or post to:

• Nicholas Snelson, Head of Football Services, Bedfordshire FA via: Recruitment@BedfordshireFA.com
• Postal applications are to be addressed, Strictly Private and Confidential, for the attention of: Nicholas Snelson, Head of Football Services, Bedfordshire FA, Century House, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday, 13th February 2026.

The first round of interviews will be held online the week commencing Monday 23rd February 2026.

A second round of interviews will be held in person the week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026.

2 references will be required before the appointment of the role.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, we may only be able to contact candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within five days of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

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Job Description –
Theology & Counselling Lecturer

Reports to:
Line management responsibilities:
Key relationships:

Location:

Programme Leader – Theology & Counselling
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Programme Leader – Theology & Counselling, Principal, Academic Dean,
Executive Team members, Programme Administrator – Theology &
Counselling
LST, Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW

London School of Theology
London  School  of  Theology  (LST)  has  been  providing  academic  evangelical  theological  education  since  1943.  It  is
committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life
and witness. We have a bold vision of Forming Disciples, Resourcing Churches, Impacting Society.

Job Summary
LST  is  seeking  a  part-time  Theology  and  Counselling  faculty  member  to  lecture,  tutor,  supervise  and  undertake
professional and clinical oversight of level 4, 5 and 6 students, including setting and marking assessments, and group-
work facilitation.

Key Tasks
The following key tasks are indicative of the role. The list is not exhaustive and, in consultation with the post holder,
tasks  may  be  amended,  added  or  subtracted  in  response  to  changing  requirements  or  in  line  with  the  skills  and
experience of the post holder:

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Lecture, tutor, supervise and offer basic pastoral care for level 4, 5 and 6 students, including setting and marking
assessments, and group-work facilitation.

•  Professional  and  clinical  oversight  of students  in  line with  British  Association  for  Counselling  & Psychotherapy

(BACP) accredited course standards.

Lecturing
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Lecturing  includes  both  day-time  lectures,  termly  weekend  residentials  and  occasional  evening  classes  and
conferences.

Tutoring and supervising
•  Conduct of tutorials, seminars, clinical practice groups and process groups.
•  Supervise level 6 projects.
•  Basic pastoral care of students.

Assessments and marking
•  Setting assessments, and involvement in examination invigilation.
•  Marking and second marking of assignments within the agreed timescale.
•  Supervision and marking of level 6 projects.
•  Attendance at Assessment Boards.

        Career Development

•  Further study and personal development, including conferences, continuing education and training.

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General
•  Weekly attendance at Chapel.
•  Weekly attendance at the Theology and Counselling Team meeting.
•  Attendance at various groups and discussions when necessary and appropriate.
•  Preliminary and formal interviews of applications of prospective students.
•  Attendance at and active participation in the Academic Board, Programme Boards of Study, and other School

committees and meetings as required.
•  Attendance at School and faculty events:

•  Graduation Day
•  Away Days
•  Open Days during the week or on Saturday
•  Faculty  Development  Days
•  Faculty-wide meetings.

•  Any  other  reasonable  duties  as  required  by  the  Programme  Leader  -  Theology  and  Counselling  or

Academic Dean.

Requirements
•  The  post  holder  must  be  a  qualified  and  practicing  psychotherapist  and  be  accredited  with  the  BACP  or

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equivalent professional body.
It  is  essential that  the post holder  is  theologically well informed and  is  able to  teach to  an  advanced  level,
covering  a  range  of  subjects  and  modalities  relevant  to  an  integrated  theology  and  counselling  training
programme.
Lecturing experience at Higher Education level is desirable.

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•  Experience of the preparation of online lecture material and participation in online teaching.
•  Maintain good communication with administration and parallel lecturers on other BA programmes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential (E)
Desirable (D)

Demonstrated at
Application (A)
Interview (I)

A qualified and practising psychotherapist accredited with the BACP or
equivalent professional body
An ability to teach to an advanced level, covering a range of subjects and
modalities relevant to the integration of theology and counselling training
Qualification in lecturing at Higher Education level, or other educational
qualification
MA or MSc in Counselling (Psychodynamics or equivalent)
Skills, experience and knowledge
Knowledge of a variety of theories and practices in relation to counselling
and psychotherapy
Proven track record and demonstrable ongoing professional development
Regular involvement in a local church
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word,
Excel and PowerPoint
Lecturing experience at Higher Education level

Personal attributes

A person whose life and character reflect the character of Jesus Christ
Able to respond well to direction and correction
Highly collegial
Ability to work as part of a team
Enthusiastic, proactive and takes initiative

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