High Intensity Therapist (Female Applicants Only) 0043

• Location
• West London (Hybrid)
• Salary
• £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (£30,400 - £32,000 per annum, pro-rated)
• Application Deadline
• Monday, February 2, 2026
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document
  
  
• Vacancy Type
• Part Time / Permanent
• Job Summary
• About the role

  This is a senior clinical role at Women and Girls Network (WGN), supporting the delivery and development of our Clinical Services. The postholder will ensure high-quality, survivor-centred, trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapeutic support for women and girls who have experienced violence.

  Integrated within WGN’s Safeguarding Hub, the role focuses on supporting survivors with complex and high-risk needs, including those experiencing suicidality and self-injurious behaviour. The postholder will provide high-intensity clinical interventions, contribute to crisis triage and safeguarding, and support safe, integrated pathways of care across the organisation.

  Job description

  As the High Intensity Therapist, you will:

  • Support the day-to-day delivery and development of WGN’s Clinical Services.
  • Provide specialist therapeutic support to survivors at crisis point, including work around suicidality and self-harm.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop survivor-led safety plans.
  • Participate in the Safeguarding Hub duty rota, providing triage, crisis response and safeguarding coordination.
  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure holistic, trauma-informed pathways of care.
  • Provide oversight and consultation on high-risk cases.
  • Contribute to safeguarding processes, multi-agency working and MARACs.
  • Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation and ethical practice.
  • Support monitoring, evaluation, service improvement and staff learning.

  For full details, please see the attached job profile document.

  Competencies

  We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process:

  • Safeguarding (Holistic and Trauma-Informed Response)
  • Duty System, Triage & Crisis Response

  When responding to competency questions, if you do not have direct experience, please state this clearly. Then explain what you would do if you were in that scenario, so we can understand your thought process and approach.

  Closing date and interviews

  This vacancy closes at 9am on Monday 2 February 2026, with first stage interviews to follow in the week commencing Monday 9 February 2026.

  Shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation. Full details and guidance for this task will be provided after shortlisting.

  Important note on use of AI

  We understand that AI tools can be helpful in organising thoughts and reflecting on experiences. However, the information you submit should be a genuine and accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge, and lived experience. We encourage you to ensure your application is written in your own voice, drawing directly from your experiences and motivations.

  Please note that applications or submissions that appear overly reliant on AI-generated content, or do not clearly reflect your own voice and experience, may affect your overall interview scoring.

• Benefits

• At WGN, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  Financial Benefits
  • Bike Loan Scheme – Provided by Green Commute Initiative
  • Pension Scheme – Enrolment into Aviva pension scheme from day one
  • Charity Worker Discounts – Access to exclusive discounts
  • Death in Service Benefit – Life assurance, including Virtual GP access and additional services
  Health & Wellbeing Benefits
  • Eye Care Support – Contribution towards eye tests and glasses for VDU users
  • Enhanced Sick Pay – Based on length of service
  • Employee Assistanc...

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Independent Professional Advocate

SALARY:

£27,514 per annum pro rata

CONTRACT TYPE:

Fixed Team contract until 31 March 2028

DBS:

HOURS:

Enhanced DBS required with Adult Barring Check

14 hours per week

LOCATION:

Carmarthenshire

EMPLOYED BY:

Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Service Manager

Main aims of the post

This post will involve the provision of statutory Independent Professional Advocacy Services
as defined under the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act as part of the 3 County
Independent Professional Advocacy Service (3CIPA). 3CIPA is a collaboratively delivered
service working in partnership with four organisations across West Wales.

Advocacy support will enable vulnerable individuals to express their views, secure their rights
and access essential information and services. Crucially, advocacy support will enable the
individual to participate in, and have a voice, choice and control in decisions that affect them,
particularly where the individual’s ability to communicate is limited for any reason.

This role will primarily work with unpaid carers, however it could also include working with
adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairment, and older people in a variety of
settings, including; client homes, hospitals, residential care homes. A professional, client
focused attitude is essential.

Scope and accountability

The post holder will:
  Be supported by the Carers Support Services & Development Manager
  Have a role in identifying individuals who may require Independent Professional Advocacy
  Work closely with the wider 3CIPA team, particularly the service lead to ensure smooth and
timely advocacy provision is accessible to individuals meeting the criteria for Independent
Professional Advocacy

  Travel expected throughout the county, with some out-of-county travel required, including
to face to face appointments with clients of the service. Hybrid office/home based working
otherwise

  Participate in the Three Counties Advocacy Network

Duties to include

Advocacy

  To  provide  confidential  one  to  one  advocacy,  including  to  undertake  the  statutory

advocacy role as set out in legislation, complying with systems for:

o  Referral  –  Prioritisation  and  Case  load  management  including  the  maintenance

of accurate records.

o  Monitoring  and  reviewing  service  provision  that  include  quarterly  and  annual

reports

o  Quality assurance and complaints

  To work within the principles of advocacy good practice and the Advocacy Charter
  To ensure that people using the service are able to assert their rights and are supported

to self-advocate whenever possible.

  Encourage individuals to explore their potential to the fullest, push boundaries and
safely manage risks to maintain or regain increased control over their daily lives
  To liaise, communicate and negotiate effectively with people accessing social care
services, a range of health and social care professionals and family members.

  To support individuals and/or provide representation for individuals at key meetings

such as assessment, care planning, MDT, CHC/DST, Safeguarding, etc.

  To signpost and refer on people for issues that do not fall within the scope of the

advocacy role.

  To prioritise work to meet the needs of clients and decision makers.
  To implement work to promote equal opportunities in the services.
  To keep up to date with policy and legal changes relating to the services.
  To work within and comply with the contractual remit of the service, code of conduct,

and Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales and 3  CIPA policies.

Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation

  To record and update client records in a timely manner in accordance with 3CIPA

requirements and in compliance with the Data Protection Act.

  To ensure the requirements for internal and external monitoring and evaluation are met.
  To maintain accurate records and administration systems and contribute to the

efficient running of the service.

  To record inputs, outputs and outcomes in accordance with 3CIPA procedures.

  To identify issues of importance raised by individuals using the service from their views
and experiences and promote these through relevant means e.g. service user groups,
planning meetings etc.

  To actively participate in and contribute to team meetings, supervision sessions and

staff appraisals as arranged.

Accountability

  To seek guidance and support from management staff when needed.
  To record movements in outlook calendar and provide relevant information to Service

Managers as requested.

  To work closely with the client in accordance with the Advocacy Code of Practice and

Advocacy Charter and any other agency procedures.

Working with others

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  To attend team meetings & planning meetings with colleagues.
  To liaise with service providers, relatives and others engaged with/working with ser...

Concierge & Security Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Concierge and Security Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,673.54 per annum (pro rata) Working Hours: 30 hours per week, part time Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 2pm-10pm Location: Newstead House, Derby

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Concierge and Security Assistant 
The Concierge and Security Assistant will work across a defined geographical area delivering a high quality service to Riverside customers. About you
We are looking for someone with 
•  Experience of working in a customer focused environment
•  To demonstrate IT Skills to include a basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel as well as a willingness to learn specific IT systems used within Riverside; and complete relevant IT training where required.

Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
•  Competitive pay & generous pension 
•  28 days holidays plus bank holidays
•  Flexible working options available
•  Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
•  A wide range of benefitsDiversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role Profile
•  Act as an initial point of reference on the phone, or in a Reception area as required. 
•  Use company intranet (RIC), e-mail and other basic correspondence where appropriate and necessary. 
•  Implementing night security systems, ensuring overall safety and security of the scheme 
•  Responds to faults as discovered. 
•  Monitor access to schemes and visitors. 
•  Meeting the requirements of health and safety policies and practices. 
•  Reporting incidents and anti-social behaviour. 
•  Carry out domestic tasks (cleaning communal areas) to a high standard. 
•  Effective recording of information.
•  Implementing policies and procedures to ensure effective service delivery. 
•  Advises management promptly of any signs of problems or concerns about a client. 
•  Reporting repairs to maintenance contractors by using appropriate systems. 
•  Ensure culture and diversity issues for the clients are considered at all times, and report any forms of discrimination. 
•  Promote and encourage a high level of client involvement, consultation and communication. 
•  To understand your role in the organisation and to be accountable for your contribution to maximise profitability 
•  To understand how your job contributes to the overall purpose of the organisation and be accountable for delivering it in the most efficient way 
•  To understand that your efforts will be client led. 
•  To understand that Riverside is a nationally focused organisation and to be accountable for adhering to the agreed corporate policies and procedures 
•  Working within a multi-disciplinary team of housing and support staff, and meeting the requirem...

Consultant – Proposal Writer(s), Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Region

Description

Background:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Purpose / Project Description:

The Proposal Writer(s) will work closely with the Mercy Corps LAC region team, which supports humanitarian and development programming across countries and islands in Latin America and the Caribbean. Mercy Corps is currently operational in Colombia, Guatemala, Haiti, and in various jurisdictions across the Caribbean (including Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, the US Virgin Islands, and others), with ambitious goals to expand its programmatic footprint in Central America and beyond in the coming years. The Proposal Writer will play a critical role in bolstering the LAC region’s aggressive business development efforts, by assisting various country teams with the execution of high-quality proposals in response to requests for proposals and notifications of funding opportunities by various institutional, multilateral, and private donors. The Consultant(s) will act as lead writer(s) for concept notes, full proposals, or cost modification proposals.

The Proposal Writer(s) will be tasked with working closely with Mercy Corps country offices, the LAC regional team, and global teams to design and develop competitive proposals based on field research, consultations with key internal and external stakeholders, input from technical and business development experts, and a thorough design process.

Consultant Activities/Deliverables:

Responsibilities will include:

• Work with country/regional teams and global technical experts to develop strong technical designs.

• Develop initial log frames/results frameworks and participate in technical design sessions as requested.

• Work in close collaboration with proposal Team Lead and other team members to set deadlines and hold team members accountable to proposal development deadlines and production of key deliverables.

• Write drafts of key technical sections, respond to feedback, and produce quality final drafts for submission.

• Potentially travel to country offices and field locations to participate in design sessions, information gathering activities, and collaborate with proposal team members and country team colleagues, as required.

Timeframe / Schedule: 

Up to 90 days at a time, informed by NOFO/RFP launches and proposal deadlines beginning in January 2026.

The Consultant will report to:

Deputy Regional Director, LAC Region

The Consultant will work closely with:

LAC Technical Director, LAC Regional Vice President, global Institutional Donor Engagement team members, LAC Country Directors, Directors of Programs, LAC Regional Team, Global Technical Advisors and Program Quality Advisors, consortium partners and peer organizations, as appropriate.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter and CV. Cover letter should include a list of past proposals including donor, value and if awarded. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in program design and proposal development in a wide variety of sectors and geographic locations, with a special emphasis in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in field-based program and staff management, with relevant regional knowledge.

• Proven experience developing winning proposals, especially for US and European institutional donors, multilateral donor agencies, and private philanthropy donors.

• Proven ability to work productively with a wide variety of stakeholders to run both participatory processes and also meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products.

• Strong negotiation skills and experience developing consortia and multiple-partnership arrangements ...

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Support Worker Waking Nights, Haslingden

35 hours per week

£12.51 per hour, based on 35 hour working week

Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!

This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.

We need proactive and reliable people to join us at our Supported Living service to work nights. This service is in the Haslingden area, close to the town centre with easy access to local transport links. You will be joining a friendly, established team that provides quality support to autistic adults. Our night shifts usually start at 22.00 and finish at 08.00, but please get in touch if you would like to discuss other options.

Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.

As a Support Worker working nights, you can enjoy an interesting and varied role. You will be supporting people with Autism to live as independently as possible, promote health and well-being and support them to maintain their home, some cleaning duties may be required. The people who live here may require your support throughout the night which may include some aspects of personal care and to have someone there who they have built a trusting rapport with will make a positive difference. You will be committed to learning about their needs, and be able to offer them positive reassurance and flexible support.

Experience is not required as we provide full training, but a genuine passion to making a difference to people’s lives and a positive attitude are key to being successful in this role. This is truly a rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills, knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

What can we offer you? 

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Progression opportunities and career pathways
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 2 qualification
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years’ service.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)

How do I apply?

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in location we’d be delighted to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left.

The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances

Getting Started:

Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:

• Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
• Relevant qualifications to the role
• A minimum of 2 reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
• For further Tips on...