Job Description

Post:

Women’s Wellbeing Coach (Female adults)

Responsible to:

Women’s Services Contract Manager

Responsible for:

Delivering person centred and trauma informed women’s
support

Hours:

Salary:

Location:

Holiday:

Part-time – 28 hrs per week

£13.40 per hour, payable monthly

Northamptonshire – based in Northampton Women’s Centre

28 days pro rata + bank and statutory holidays

SUMMARY
You will be part of a multi-agency team providing person-centred support focusing on
addressing a range of issues faced by service users either referred to us from Probation or
other services. Interventions will be delivered in 1-1’s and in small groups, focussing on
addressing the following:

•  Families and significant others
•  Lifestyles and Associates
•  Social Inclusion
•  Emotional Wellbeing
•  Accommodation
•  Finance, Benefit and Debt
•  Dependency and Recovery
•  Employment Training and Education

Key Deliverables

•  Provide person-centred support  to a caseload of service users who will be female
adults aged 18 years and above, at any stage of the criminal justice system. Some
serving community sentences or being released from prison, or are vulnerable in
terms of mental health, homelessness, addiction etc.

•  Complete Trauma Informed assessments and develop in collaboration with service

user Action Plans which will result in timely and prescribed outcomes being
achieved.

•  Deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards

achievement of prescribed outcomes including group work sessions  where required.

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•  Work towards contractual targets and outcomes within

agreed timescales and in line with specified quality standards.

•  Proactively adopt a learning approach to the role, improving
skills and knowledge to continue providing a high-quality
service for service users.

Person Specification

Female applicants only (Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature of the role, and in

line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

Experience

•  Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering gender specific and trauma
responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of female
adults in the criminal justice system in the community.

•  Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, for example people
who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and
people who are angry and confused.

•  Experience in delivery of 1:1 and group coaching solutions, including preparation and

delivery of skills and learning.

•  Experience in working with partner agencies either as part of a multi-agency team
working towards common objectives or negotiating to establish links to further the
aims of a project.

Qualifications

•  To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one

(including any recognised qualification of ‘A’ Level standard or above in any aspect of
social care, advice work, youth work etc.) or
•  Relevant work experience in a similar field.

Knowledge

•  Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including
maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and
keeping to deadlines.

•  An understanding and knowledge of the barriers faced by people with complex and

multiple needs, protected characteristics, and disabilities as well as relevant
specialist support services.

•  Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies, and ability to

promote safeguarding among vulnerable clients and colleagues.

Skills & Abilities

•  Ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, person-led support  through
action planning and interventions involving, guidance, advocacy, and coaching .
•  An ability to work sensitively with clients applying trauma informed strategies,

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actively listening and able to use a range of communication
methods when providing information and support.

•  Ability to find innovative ways to work with service users to
identify and find informed solutions  to the challenges faced
by them.

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective reporting and

customer service.

•  Strong IT skills including proven experience of using Word, Excel, and Outlook in a

similar work environment.  This includes the ability to use online video
communication platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom).

•  Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills including ability to develop

strong professional working relationships.

•  Ability to calculate risk and implement safety procedures when engaging with service

users in their home or public places.

•  Ability to be a flexible and co-operative member of a team.
•  Ability to work resiliently under pressure, meet deadlines, work on own initiative and

part of a team.

•  Full UK Driving License with...

About the Role

Acorn Early Years is a charitable organisation providing childcare and early education, operating day nurseries, forest schools, out-of-school clubs, and specialist early years catering and training services. We are an agile organisation that is growing rapidly, despite the challenges facing the sector, with 18 nurseries and over 500 employees with an expected turnover of approximately £18m this year.

In this role, you will be a key part of the finance team, responsible for maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, processing supplier invoices and payments, and supporting month‑end activities. You will also work closely with payroll to ensure the monthly payroll is processed.

The role is based in our Central Support Office in Castlethorpe, Monday to Friday. 09:00-17:00

Role and Responsibilities

Purchases:

• Processing supplier payments and monthly payroll on the bank
• Allocating payments to SAGE.
• Monitoring finance inbox and processing purchase invoices to YOOZ for approval.
• Liaising with suppliers and reconciling supplier statements
• Adding new suppliers onto the system and verifying banking details.

Bank:

• Completing weekly bank reconciliations.
• Overseeing the set-up, amendments and closure of company credit cards
• Completing other banking administrative tasks.

Month End:

• Maintaining a monthly accruals and prepayment schedule
• Monthly reconciliations for creditor’s, employer loans, tech schemes, and payroll accounts
• Monthly depreciation and amortisation journals.
• Completing monthly internal journals.
• Completing internal audits relating to credit cards.
• Finalising month end reports for distribution to the nurseries and Senior Leadership Team.

Other:

• Assisting with annual external audit.
• Liaising with the Central Support Team, Nursery Managers and Nursery Administrators as required.
• Completing general finance duties as required.

Person Specification

Core Competencies:

• Previous finance experience
• Proficient use of finance software
• Excellent IT skills (specifically Microsoft Excel)
• Highly organised with good time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• Flexible to changing priorities

Desirable Competencies:

• Experience or understanding of the Early Years sector

Benefits:

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• 65% Childcare discount - Pro rata - According to contracted hours
• Generous family leave
• Christmas closure
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cyclescheme
• Techscheme
• Length of Service awards
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pay advances
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

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Finance Administrator

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• Job Title:Finance Administrator
• Salary:£24,809.50 FTE
• Actual Salary:£18,524.42
• Hours:28 hours per week
• Contract:Permanent
• Location:LS7 1AB (office based only)
• Closing date:Tuesday 17th February, 12 Noon
• Interviews to be held on:Thursday 26th February

We have an exciting opportunity in the Finance department of Advonet.

About the role:

The Finance Administrator plays a pivotal support role to the Finance function within The Advonet Group.

You will be expected to:

• Run the purchase ledger function for the organisation. Process purchase invoices and purchase orders, prepare supplier payment runs;
• Prepare monthly payroll for processing;
• Prepare sales invoices and carry out credit control processes;
• Carry out bank and other balance sheet reconciliations;
• Petty cash accounting;
• Run the Finance Team’s document archiving process.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience of SAGE accounting systems and has preferably used PaperLess or other invoice upload systems.
• Payroll preparation experience and preferably use of SAGE Payroll systems.
• Is a proactive self-starter able to troubleshoot and problem solve on own initiative.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Is qualified to AAT Level 2 or qualified by experience (5 years + in relevant accounting roles).

About us:

Established in 1998, The Advonet Group is an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds. The Advonet Group is comprised of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services and specialist inclusion services (Asking You!, CHANGE, Autism AIM). All of our services support individuals to have their voices heard and their rights upheld.

We are united in our commitment to uphold the nationally recognised advocacy principles and have a diverse staff team working within the organisation. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer, with Investors in People and Volunteers accreditation, and have achieved the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM).

The Advonet Group values and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and knowledge that staff, volunteers and job applicants bring. All our staff undertake mandatory training on both Equality and Diversity and LGBTQ+ Awareness to increase awareness and understanding of discrimination both within and outside of the workplace, with a view to reduce the impact this has on our colleagues and the wider community. This creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable to be themselves and empowers them, and our service users, to use their unique experiences to inform their work.

“My experience of Advonet has always been that it treats its employees with respect, fairness, and flexibility. Colleagues are considerate of one another, and I find the workplace inclusive and supportive”. 

Staff Survey – June 2025

Benefits of working with us:

• Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to a cashback health plan and Employee Support scheme
• Free parking near the city centre
• Welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment

Job Description

Job Title:

Fundraising Apprentice
(37.5 hours per week including study time)

Responsible To:

Events Fundraiser

Responsible For:

Not Applicable

Training:

The Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship combines
workplace learning with online training sessions, leading
to a nationally recognised qualification.

Purpose of Job

Support the fundraising team in delivering and promoting a wide variety of activities,
including mass participation events, challenge and community fundraising, corporate
partnerships, and individual giving. Ensure excellent support and stewardship for
fundraisers to help maximise income and impact.

Main Responsibilities

Support the team with administration tasks as required including producing
fundraising packs, certificates, thank you letters, sourcing raffle and auction prizes
and helping with event logistics.

Manage  the  administration  and  communication  for  Regular  Giving  supporters,
ensuring they receive timely updates, excellent stewardship, and a positive supporter
experience.

Ensure stocks of stationery, literature, and promotional materials are well maintained
and available to support fundraising activities.

Maintain accurate supporter records and mailing lists in the Beacon database,
ensuring data is kept up to date, and create target lists to reach and engage
supporters for fundraising opportunities.

Write and source creative copy for fundraising and generic communications, e.g.,
blogs, e-newsletters and providing content for our digital channels. This includes
developing relationships with fundraisers to gather emotive stories.

Recruit and motivate Community Champions and other fundraising volunteers,
ensuring they are well supported and engaged throughout all fundraising activities.

Follow up on leads generated from our online services activities and maintain
regular, friendly contact with past fundraisers by phone and email to build lasting
relationships and encourage continued support.

Assist the Fundraising Manager with research into new fundraising initiatives.

Attend fundraising events with the team as required.

Other

It is a requirement of the position to remain flexible within your role and support the
fundraising team as required and supporting other departments as business needs
require for example, providing cover when other members of the team are
unavailable.

A willingness to be involved in the wider work undertaken by MS-UK is required.

You will be expected to attend fundraising events as and when required. This may
involve occasional weekend or evening work.

You must comply with our internal policies and procedures e.g., Health and Safety
Policy.

This is not an exhaustive job description and these duties may change from time to
time to reflect changes in the organisation’s circumstances. MS-UK therefore
reserves the right to vary the job description in consultation with you.

Essential Skills and experience

Educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Computer literate with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

A keen attitude to learning and a willingness to undertake training.

Good Organisational and time management skills.

Good communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with
fundraisers over the phone.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Flexible, enthusiastic and be a good team player.

Polite and courteous and treats all people with respect.

Commitment to MS-UK’s vision, mission and values.

Desirable Skills and experience

Experience of working in a busy office environment.

Experience of using databases and Excel.

Excellent copywriting skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.