Appropriate Adult Carlisle
Organisation: Child Action Northwest
Salary Details: 9am to 9pm £14.12 (£12.60 hourly rate plus holiday pay) - 9pm to 6am - £16.50 (£14.73 hourly rate plus holiday pay)
Closing date for applications: 1 Jan 2026
Child Action Northwest is an award winning charity providing a range of innovative and creative services across the North of England that support children, families and vulnerable adults. Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up are present in all we do and underpin our work. We believe in the power of the individual and communities to grow, develop and change.
Our Appropriate Adults come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more to join our team. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills whilst supporting the most vulnerable within a custody environment.
We are currently recruiting weekday evenings 9pm – Midnight, weekends 9am to midnight and overnights (all week)- 12 midnight to 6am. For Carlisle Custody
This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody sites with no guarantee of hours.
Rota system in place
For more information, please click HERE.
Appropriate Adult Carlisle
Organisation: Child Action Northwest
Salary Details: 9am to 9pm £14.12 (£12.60 hourly rate plus holiday pay) - 9pm to 6am - £16.50 (£14.73 hourly rate plus holiday pay)
Closing date for applications: 1 Jan 2026
Child Action Northwest is an award winning charity providing a range of innovative and creative services across the North of England that support children, families and vulnerable adults. Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up are present in all we do and underpin our work. We believe in the power of the individual and communities to grow, develop and change.
Our Appropriate Adults come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more to join our team. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills whilst supporting the most vulnerable within a custody environment.
We are currently recruiting weekday evenings 9pm – Midnight, weekends 9am to midnight and overnights (all week)- 12 midnight to 6am. For Carlisle Custody
This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody sites with no guarantee of hours.
Rota system in place
For more information, please click HERE.
Growing Activity Lead
Organisation: Growing Well West Cumbria
Salary Details: £27,000-£30,000 p.a pro rata dependent upon experience
Closing date for applications: 2 Jan 2026
Cumbrian mental health recovery charity Growing Well are seeking an experienced grower with excellent horticultural and interpersonal skills to work alongside our existing team in leading field-based activities for our beneficiaries at our site at Beck Green Nurseries, Egremont.
The role of the Growing Activity Lead is to:
- Work alongside our existing two activity leads in the delivery of field-based, individual goals-based activity for adults experiencing mental ill health, in the context of a thriving commercial growing enterprise. This includes assisting in the effective delivery of annual crop plans to deliver horticulture and greenhouse cultivation.
- Work collaboratively with Mental Health Support Coordinator to establish the best occupationally-focused pathways to mental health recovery, tailored to each individual beneficiary’s goals.
- Deliver horticultural skills development to our beneficiaries as part of the horticultural activity, in tune with the season, the needs of the business and individual Volunteers’ needs with particular focus on heritage skills.
- Record, on Growing Well’s bespoke database, all social and vocational progress and achievements on behalf of each individual beneficiary.
- Ensure that at all times our site is safe, productive, excellently maintained and efficiently run.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create a culture of respect, inclusion and security.
- Carry out administrative tasks related to the role, such as the weekly newsletter, pick/pack list, sending out availability list and creating recipe cards.
To find out more about this position, please click HERE.
Grants & Programmes Officer
Organisation: Cumbria Community Foundation
Salary Details: £28,000 – £32,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Closing date for applications: 5 Jan 2026
Cumbria Community Foundation is one of the county’s leading independent grant-makers, dedicated to making Cumbria a great place for everyone to live. We bring together generous people and vital causes, tackling disadvantage and strengthening communities through philanthropy and life-changing grants. Since 1999, we’ve awarded almost £70 million in grants, supporting more than 4,000 organisations and 8,000 individuals
As a Grants & Programmes Officer, you will join our experienced grants team, working across key areas including grant distribution, donor and fundholder stewardship, fund management, and programme development. You’ll play a central role in delivering an accessible and impactful grant-making service, advising applicants, assessing grant applications, making recommendations, and supporting monitoring and impact reporting.
30- 37.5 hours (hours are negotiable)
For more information, please click HERE.
Grants & Programmes Officer
Organisation: Cumbria Community Foundation
Salary Details: £28,000 – £32,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Closing date for applications: 5 Jan 2026
Cumbria Community Foundation is one of the county’s leading independent grant-makers, dedicated to making Cumbria a great place for everyone to live. We bring together generous people and vital causes, tackling disadvantage and strengthening communities through philanthropy and life-changing grants. Since 1999, we’ve awarded almost £70 million in grants, supporting more than 4,000 organisations and 8,000 individuals
As a Grants & Programmes Officer, you will join our experienced grants team, working across key areas including grant distribution, donor and fundholder stewardship, fund management, and programme development. You’ll play a central role in delivering an accessible and impactful grant-making service, advising applicants, assessing grant applications, making recommendations, and supporting monitoring and impact reporting.
30- 37.5 hours (hours are negotiable)
For more information, please click HERE.
Job title: Volunteer Manager
Organisation: People First
Salary Details: Salary: £31,824 depending on experience
Closing date for applications: 31 Dec 2025
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Carlisle Office (Milbourne Street)/Hybrid
Holiday Entitlement: 20 days (FTE) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, length of service increments.
Additional Benefits: An employer pension contribution of 6%, working for a value-based organisation, birthday off, flexible working and staff wellbeing programme.
Who we are:
People First is an independent charity that’s been supporting people in Cumbria for nearly 35 years. We believe in treating everyone with equality, respect, and kindness.
Our team is dedicated to offering a wide range of advocacy, helpful services and information across Cumbria, Lancashire and the North East, all with the goal of helping people live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives.
Purpose of the Role
To lead the development, coordination, and delivery of a comprehensive volunteer programme that supports organisational objectives, engages diverse communities, and ensures high-quality volunteer experiences across projects. Your time will be split between Cumberland Carers (18.5hrs) and People First Volunteers (19hrs)
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment and Promotion
- Develop and implement strategies for recruiting volunteers from diverse communities.
- Organise promotional activities, recruitment drives, open days, and networking events with partners and community organisations.
- Build and maintain relationships with local networks, businesses, and stakeholders to support volunteer recruitment.
Induction, Training, and Development
- Design and deliver induction programs for new volunteers.
- Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure volunteers are equipped for their roles.
- Maintain links with external training providers for volunteer progression.
Volunteer Supervision and Support
- Offer regular supervision and guidance to volunteers in various roles.
- Ensure volunteers receive continuous support to perform effectively.
- Recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions through events and acknowledgments.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Develop and maintain systems to record volunteer activities and hours.
- Monitor and evaluate volunteer engagement to demonstrate impact and effectiveness.
- Collect and collate data for reporting to funders and stakeholders.
Community Engagement and Networking
- Foster partnerships with health, social care providers, and other professionals to enhance project delivery.
- Participate in local and national networking activities to share best practices and resources.
Compliance and Policy
- Ensure adherence to organisational values, policies, and procedures.
- Keep up to date with legislation and best practices in volunteer coordination.
- Contribute to maintaining quality standards and organisational objectives.
Creative Promotion and Evidence Gathering
- Capture and present evidence of volunteer activities, outputs, and outcomes for reports and media channels.
- Work creatively to engage volunteers and promote the organisation’s mission.
Additional Responsibilities
- Carry out client screening (phone and in-person) to assess eligibility for volunteer services.
- Conduct home visits and risk assessments for clients and volunteer placements.
- Facilitate introductory meetings between clients and volunteers.
- Identify and develop new volunteering opportunities within projects.
- Manage budgets appropriate to the post.
- Organise volunteer events and share learning, resources, and good practice with partner organisations.
- Research and implement best practices in volunteer coordination.
- Maintain accurate records in databases and offline sources.
- Contribute to organisational objectives, ISO quality standards, and reporting requirements.
- Attend regular supervisions, staff meetings, and networking activities.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Senior Management Team.
Other Duties
The duties outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive and may change as the needs of the organisation alter in line with current agendas. Due to the developing nature of our organisation, we require staff to remain highly flexible in their approach, and work to meet the changing needs of the projects.
- Post is subject to satisfactory DBS Clearance.
For more information please click HERE.
Job title: Volunteer Manager
Organisation: People First
Salary Details: Salary: £31,824 depending on experience
Closing date for applications: 31 Dec 2025
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Carlisle Office (Milbourne Street)/Hybrid
Holiday Entitlement: 20 days (FTE) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, length of service increments.
Additional Benefits: An employer pension contribution of 6%, working for a value-based organisation, birthday off, flexible working and staff wellbeing programme.
Who we are:
People First is an independent charity that’s been supporting people in Cumbria for nearly 35 years. We believe in treating everyone with equality, respect, and kindness.
Our team is dedicated to offering a wide range of advocacy, helpful services and information across Cumbria, Lancashire and the North East, all with the goal of helping people live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives.
Purpose of the Role
To lead the development, coordination, and delivery of a comprehensive volunteer programme that supports organisational objectives, engages diverse communities, and ensures high-quality volunteer experiences across projects. Your time will be split between Cumberland Carers (18.5hrs) and People First Volunteers (19hrs)
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment and Promotion
- Develop and implement strategies for recruiting volunteers from diverse communities.
- Organise promotional activities, recruitment drives, open days, and networking events with partners and community organisations.
- Build and maintain relationships with local networks, businesses, and stakeholders to support volunteer recruitment.
Induction, Training, and Development
- Design and deliver induction programs for new volunteers.
- Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure volunteers are equipped for their roles.
- Maintain links with external training providers for volunteer progression.
Volunteer Supervision and Support
- Offer regular supervision and guidance to volunteers in various roles.
- Ensure volunteers receive continuous support to perform effectively.
- Recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions through events and acknowledgments.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Develop and maintain systems to record volunteer activities and hours.
- Monitor and evaluate volunteer engagement to demonstrate impact and effectiveness.
- Collect and collate data for reporting to funders and stakeholders.
Community Engagement and Networking
- Foster partnerships with health, social care providers, and other professionals to enhance project delivery.
- Participate in local and national networking activities to share best practices and resources.
Compliance and Policy
- Ensure adherence to organisational values, policies, and procedures.
- Keep up to date with legislation and best practices in volunteer coordination.
- Contribute to maintaining quality standards and organisational objectives.
Creative Promotion and Evidence Gathering
- Capture and present evidence of volunteer activities, outputs, and outcomes for reports and media channels.
- Work creatively to engage volunteers and promote the organisation’s mission.
Additional Responsibilities
- Carry out client screening (phone and in-person) to assess eligibility for volunteer services.
- Conduct home visits and risk assessments for clients and volunteer placements.
- Facilitate introductory meetings between clients and volunteers.
- Identify and develop new volunteering opportunities within projects.
- Manage budgets appropriate to the post.
- Organise volunteer events and share learning, resources, and good practice with partner organisations.
- Research and implement best practices in volunteer coordination.
- Maintain accurate records in databases and offline sources.
- Contribute to organisational objectives, ISO quality standards, and reporting requirements.
- Attend regular supervisions, staff meetings, and networking activities.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Senior Management Team.
Other Duties
The duties outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive and may change as the needs of the organisation alter in line with current agendas. Due to the developing nature of our organisation, we require staff to remain highly flexible in their approach, and work to meet the changing needs of the projects.
- Post is subject to satisfactory DBS Clearance.
For more information please click HERE.