Job Title: Finance Manager Hours: Part-Time (hours to be agreed during the application process) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Line manages: Finance Officer (who completes the monthly payroll) Member of: Leadership Team, Senior Management Team (SMT) and Management Team Location: Stoke-on-Trent (hybrid working available – desire to have the post holder attend the Stoke-on-Trent offices in Longton for at least two sessions per week) Contract: Permanent, part-time Salary: £42,191.17 FTE – salary will be pro rata to the hours agreed during te application process Safeguarding: Role subject to reference checks and, if required, DBS. Pension: 5% employer’s contribution; 5% employee’s contribution (eligible after ## months) Organisational Healthcare Package (eligible after ## months) Leave: • Base Allowance – 22 days plus public bank holidays • Rising to: 1 extra day for every full financial year of employment to a maximum of 8 additional days per year Principal purpose Lead a small, high-performing finance function that powers a growing, outward-looking charity. You will turn numbers into decisions, keep the organisation safe and compliant, and give the CEO, SMT and Trustees clear sightlines on performance, cash and risk. You’ll own the monthly drumbeat (accounts, cashflow, forecasts), guide investment choices as our services expand and our footprint increases, and coach the Finance Officer so payroll and core processing run flawlessly. In short: strong controls, sharp insight, practical solutions. Key relationships CEO; Head of Residential Services; service managers; Maintenance Lead; Trustees (Chair and Treasurer); external auditors; bank; funders/commissioners; software/support providers. Key responsibilities 1) Strategic finance leadership • Act as lead finance adviser to the CEO, SMT and Trustees; present plain-English analysis and options. • Contribute to organisational planning and risk as part of the Leadership Team, SMT and Management Team. • Model scenarios for growth, tenders and major projects; advise on affordability, reserves and risk appetite. • Support bids and contracts with robust budgets, unit costs and clear assumptions. 2) Financial management & compliance • Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasts to agreed timetables; tailor reports for managers and Trustees. • Prepare year-end statutory accounts under Charities SORP (FRS 102) and lead the audit to timetable. • Month-end close by working day 28, audit adjustments reduced YoY • Maintain a strong control environment: balance-sheet reconciliations, journals, approvals, banking and treasury. • Ensure timely submissions to regulators and HMRC (including Gift Aid and VAT, where applicable). • Oversee Housing Benefit/service-charge income where relevant; ensure evidence and claims are accurate and on time. • Keep finance policies and procedures current; champion good financial stewardship and value for money. 3) Budgeting, forecasting and performance • Lead the annual budget process with budget holders; set clear assumptions and timelines. • Run in-year re-forecasts; highlight pressures early and propose mitigations. • Track restricted, unrestricted and designated funds; monitor grant/contract conditions and reporting timetables. 4) Payroll, systems and data • Line-manage the Finance Officer who completes the monthly payroll; ensure accurate payroll, pensions and statutory submissions. • Own the finance system (e.g., Sage/Cloud): chart of accounts, user permissions, • efficiency, integrations and data quality. Improve reporting (dashboards/scheduled reports) and reduce duplication through simple, standardised templates. 5) People management and ways of working • Set objectives, coach and give regular feedback to the Finance Officer; support professional development. • Build constructive relationships with service managers and colleagues; explain finance in accessible language. • Role-model the charity’s values; support a positive, solution-focused culture. 6) External relationships and assurance • Manage relationships with auditors, bank, insurers, funders and commissioners. • Provide clear information for bids, monitoring and due diligence. • Attend and present at Board/committee meetings as required. Person specification Essential (E) / Desirable (D) with where assessed: A=Application, I=Interview, T=Test Criterion Level Assessed at Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or significant equivalent experience Strong charity finance knowledge incl. Charities SORP (FRS 102); restricted vs unrestricted funds Proven monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasting to deadlines Year-end statutory accounts preparation and leading the external audit Financial modelling and scenario planning; risk awareness and mitigations Advanced Excel and good knowledge of finance systems (e.g., Sage/Cloud) Clear communication to non-finance colleagues; concise Board narratives Line-management of a finance role (e.g., AP/AR/payroll) with coaching approach Balance of strategic leadership with hands-on delivery Understanding of HMRC requirements (Gift Aid; VAT if applicable) Commitment to the charity’s purpose and values; collaborative working style Experience of Housing Benefit claims as a supported accommodation landlord, service-charge compliance, and working with Housing Associations; OR strong transferable experience managing public-funded income streams (rent/charges or grant claims with evidence rules) with the ability to learn HB/service-charge processes quickly. Reconciliation of rent/occupancy to HB claims and ledger; resolving exceptions with local authority HB teams. Experience of working with funders/commissioners and preparing monitoring returns Experience migrating finance systems to cloud and improving reporting automation Experience supporting growth (new services/regions) or capital projects/business cases E E E E E E E E E E E A A, I A, I A, I I, T A, T I A, I I A, I I D A, I D D D D A, I A, I A, I A, I
Job Title: Finance Manager Hours: Part-Time (hours to be agreed during the application process) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Line manages: Finance Officer (who completes the monthly payroll) Member of: Leadership Team, Senior Management Team (SMT) and Management Team Location: Stoke-on-Trent (hybrid working available – desire to have the post holder attend the Stoke-on-Trent offices in Longton for at least two sessions per week) Contract: Permanent, part-time Salary: £42,191.17 FTE – salary will be pro rata to the hours agreed during the application process Safeguarding: Role subject to reference checks and, if required, DBS. Pension: 5% employer’s contribution; 5% employee’s contribution (eligible after 3 months) Organisational Healthcare Package (eligible after 6 months) Leave: • Base Allowance – 22 days plus public bank holidays • Rising to: 1 extra day for every full financial year of employment to a maximum of 8 additional days per year Principal purpose Lead a small, high-performing finance function that powers a growing, outward-looking charity. You will turn numbers into decisions, keep the organisation safe and compliant, and give the CEO, SMT and Trustees clear sightlines on performance, cash and risk. You’ll own the monthly drumbeat (accounts, cashflow, forecasts), guide investment choices as our services expand and our footprint increases, and coach the Finance Officer so payroll and core processing run flawlessly. In short: strong controls, sharp insight, practical solutions. Key relationships CEO; Head of Residential Services; service managers; Maintenance Lead; Trustees (Chair and Treasurer); external auditors; bank; funders/commissioners; software/support providers. Key responsibilities 1) Strategic finance leadership • Act as lead finance adviser to the CEO, SMT and Trustees; present plain-English analysis and options. • Contribute to organisational planning and risk as part of the Leadership Team, SMT and Management Team. • Model scenarios for growth, tenders and major projects; advise on affordability, reserves and risk appetite. • Support bids and contracts with robust budgets, unit costs and clear assumptions. 2) Financial management & compliance • Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasts to agreed timetables; tailor reports for managers and Trustees. • Prepare year-end statutory accounts under Charities SORP (FRS 102) and lead the audit to timetable. • Month-end close by working day 28, audit adjustments reduced YoY • Maintain a strong control environment: balance-sheet reconciliations, journals, approvals, banking and treasury. • Ensure timely submissions to regulators and HMRC (including Gift Aid and VAT, where applicable). • Oversee Housing Benefit/service-charge income where relevant; ensure evidence and claims are accurate and on time. • Keep finance policies and procedures current; champion good financial stewardship and value for money. 3) Budgeting, forecasting and performance • Lead the annual budget process with budget holders; set clear assumptions and timelines. • Run in-year re-forecasts; highlight pressures early and propose mitigations. • Track restricted, unrestricted and designated funds; monitor grant/contract conditions and reporting timetables. 4) Payroll, systems and data • Line-manage the Finance Officer who completes the monthly payroll; ensure accurate payroll, pensions and statutory submissions. • Own the finance system (e.g., Sage/Cloud): chart of accounts, user permissions, • efficiency, integrations and data quality. Improve reporting (dashboards/scheduled reports) and reduce duplication through simple, standardised templates. 5) People management and ways of working • Set objectives, coach and give regular feedback to the Finance Officer; support professional development. • Build constructive relationships with service managers and colleagues; explain finance in accessible language. • Role-model the charity’s values; support a positive, solution-focused culture. 6) External relationships and assurance • Manage relationships with auditors, bank, insurers, funders and commissioners. • Provide clear information for bids, monitoring and due diligence. • Attend and present at Board/committee meetings as required. Person specification Essential (E) / Desirable (D) with where assessed: A=Application, I=Interview, T=Test Criterion Level Assessed at Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or significant equivalent experience Strong charity finance knowledge incl. Charities SORP (FRS 102); restricted vs unrestricted funds Proven monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasting to deadlines Year-end statutory accounts preparation and leading the external audit Financial modelling and scenario planning; risk awareness and mitigations Advanced Excel and good knowledge of finance systems (e.g., Sage/Cloud) Clear communication to non-finance colleagues; concise Board narratives Line-management of a finance role (e.g., AP/AR/payroll) with coaching approach Balance of strategic leadership with hands-on delivery Understanding of HMRC requirements (Gift Aid; VAT if applicable) Commitment to the charity’s purpose and values; collaborative working style Experience of Housing Benefit claims as a supported accommodation landlord, service-charge compliance, and working with Housing Associations; OR strong transferable experience managing public-funded income streams (rent/charges or grant claims with evidence rules) with the ability to learn HB/service-charge processes quickly. Reconciliation of rent/occupancy to HB claims and ledger; resolving exceptions with local authority HB teams. Experience of working with funders/commissioners and preparing monitoring returns Experience migrating finance systems to cloud and improving reporting automation Experience supporting growth (new services/regions) or capital projects/business cases E E E E E E E E E E E A A, I A, I A, I I, T A, T I A, I I A, I I D A, I D D D D A, I A, I A, I A, I
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Evening and Weekend Support Practitioner Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer Responsible to: Accommodation Manager /Head of Services Based at: Catherine Court Hours of Work: 27 hours per week Salary: £13.06 per hour Principle Objectives Using a Trauma Informed and Holistic approach, you will support families within the accommodation to reach their full potential and to gain valuable life skills, enabling families to move on to independent living successfully. You will promote each individuals independence in a person-centered manner and the family will be at the heart of all you do. Catherine Court is a registered Ofsted provider of supported accommodation. You will coordinate with Family Practitioners and carry out support sessions, on an individual or group basis, to promote all aspects of a positive, healthy lifestyle including healthy routines, positive parenting, healthy eating, resettlement sessions and managing money. As an Evening and Weekend Support Practitioner, you will work on a rota-system in the evenings and weekends, including Bank Holidays, working extra shifts when required to cover sickness and annual leave. Your main work will be at Catherine Court but you may be required to work at other Gingerbread premises. Support Practitioner Responsibilities • To work within the guidelines and expectations of Ofsted • To read Service User case notes at the beginning of each shift to be aware of the changing needs of all Service Users • To read Support Plans and action any Support Work allocated to you in a timely and effective manner • To be responsible for admissions of service users during your shift and welcoming them to the accommodation ensuring the family are shown the building, facilities and how to use appliances. • To visit each family during your shift and to attend to routine enquiries, providing support where necessary, whilst promoting independence • To facilitate residents meetings where all housing related matters can be discussed • To support and aid the emotional and physical wellbeing of families with a person centered approach in order for them to progress • To complete a ‘Handover’ to the next staff on duty following your shift regarding all families • To work with families on a one to one basis and in group activities to promote independence and the development of life skills • To ensure that residents are maintaining good home conditions and to put into place any support identified in this area in conjunction with Support Plans • To empower Service Users to understand their individual circumstances and to make any changes, if necessary, to move on to a settled and positive future • To keep factual and up to date records in line with Gingerbread’s procedures • To complete robust Risk Plans in conjunction with the Accommodation Manger which will support a family at significant times • To promote and encourage independence leading to a family being ready and able to move on to independent living • To work in a professional capacity with colleagues and other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, building positive working relationships • To encourage and empower families to become involved in services within Gingerbread and the wider community • To be responsible for giving verbal warnings, when necessary, in line with Gingerbreads procedures and the license agreement • To be responsible for Health & Safety as set down in the Health & Safety Policy of the Gingerbread Centre and in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 • To act as a positive role model to others in accordance with Gingerbread’s Ethos Safeguarding • To keep up to date with and work in accordance to Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and protection of all children, young people and adults • To report any safeguarding concerns to relevant agencies and Accommodation Manager / DSL in a timely manner keeping factual and relevant documentation Administration • To keep up to date, factual and accurate records • To provide information and statistics when required • To maintain regular contact with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies • To support Family Practitioners and Accommodation Manager to prepare reports, as and when requested, in conjunction with the Management Team • To be responsible for your own documentation of lieu time, over time and mileage • To understand Data Protection and maintain confidentially at all times Development and Training • To be willing to undertake individual specialist training in areas such as Trauma Informed Practice, Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse, Mental Health, and any other areas deemed appropriate, as part of your own personal development and the specialist support mix of the team • To be willing to undertake any relevant training to further personal development within the organisation • To use personal development and skills gained to enhance the job role for the benefit of the families that Gingerbread support • To attend training courses, internally and externally, and feedback to the team any skills developed, updated knowledge or changes required that would benefit the families that Gingerbread support • To be proactive in identifying training that would help you develop • To demonstrate a high level of commitment to learning and adaptability to change accordingly in line with changes in policies and procedures both internally and externally • To show a willingness to attend Rolling Reviews, staff meetings and management committee meetings as and when required • To have the ability to work harmoniously with the whole staff team in line with Gingerbreads Equal Opportunities Policy Other Duties • To be prepared to work at any of our accommodation sites when necessary. • To ensure that all policies and procedures are followed to foster independence and promote the welfare and safety of all children, young people and adults. • To act as a positive role model to others. • To carry out other tasks and duties as may reasonably be required by the Chief Executive/Line Manager and/or the Management Committee. • To be an ambassador for our Charity; representing Gingerbread at external meetings, conferences, events and functions. • To abide by the code of conduct and to follow the policies and procedures within the company handbook.
Family Support Worker
Be part of a team that makes a real difference for families!
Part-Time, 30hrs
Newcastle-under-Lyme &
Staffordshire Moorlands | £13.06ph
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Family Support Worker to join our growing team delivering Tier 2 Community Family Support across Newcastle and Staffordshire Moorlands.
Overview:
This is more than a job – it's a chance to stand beside families in their most challenging moments and help them to get the right help at the right time. Working in homes and communities, you'll provide tailored early help support to prevent issues from escalating.
As the named Lead Worker for each family, you’ll coordinate joined-up care with partners including Family Hubs, schools, health services and voluntary groups. You’ll assess needs, write action plans, carry out regular reviews, deliver hands-on support, and help families achieve sustainable change.
You will need:
Hours: 30-hours per week, Monday to Friday (days can be flexible)
Salary: £13.06 per hour
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd February 2026
Date of Interviews: TBC
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter to HR@gingerbreadcentre.co.uk.
Gingerbread Family Support is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS.
Evening & Weekend Support Practitioner
Be part of a team that makes a real difference for families!
Part-Time, 27hrs (approx.)
ST1 | £13.06ph
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference to homeless and vulnerable families?
Join our team of dedicated staff at Gingerbread Family Support!
Overview:
Using a trauma-informed and holistic approach, you will support families within the accommodation to reach their full potential and to gain valuable life skills, enabling families to successfully move on to independent living.
You will promote independence, and the family will be at the heart of all you do.
You will coordinate with Family Practitioners to carry out support sessions, to promote all aspects of a healthy lifestyle including; routines, positive-parenting, healthy eating, money management and resettlement sessions.
You will need:
- to act as a positive role model to others
- to be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- to have excellent communication skills
- to have excellent attention to detail
- knowledge of homelessness issues
- an NVQ Level II in a relevant area is desirable
Hours: Working on a 2 week rolling rota;
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday 4.00pm – 10.00pm and Saturday, Sunday 9.00am – 10.00pmWeek 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4.00pm – 10.00pm
Salary: £13.06 per hour
To apply, please send a completed application form and covering letter to HR@gingerbreadcentre.co.uk.
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 4th February 2026
Date of Interviews: TBC