Vacancies
Why work with ONSIDE
At ONSIDE we want to help create a world where everyone, whatever their situation, disability, health problems or circumstances is respected, treated fairly and does not face prejudice, exploitation or abuse. Where they have the support, they need to lead the best life possible and be a valued and valuable member of their community.
We would not be able to achieve this if it weren’t for our amazing employees. We believe our staff are key and are valued in our development and growth as a charity and continuing the great work within our different services.
At ONSIDE, we pride ourselves in the support we give to our staff’s wellbeing at work, encouraging that work-life balance and maintaining our organisation’s passion and drive to continue helping others. We know it’s not always easy, so to help we have some great benefits to offer.
Statutory Advocate
Abbie Caddick2025-09-26T10:00:58+01:00
Salary Band: £23,493 - £25,778 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 37 per week (part time considered)
Location: Herefordshire
Community Hub Manager
ellymunslow2025-09-19T16:19:11+01:00
Salary: £25,500 FTEper annum (pro rata)
Hours: 30 per week
Location: Evesham, Worcestershire
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Parent Support Advocate
ellymunslow2025-09-16T14:24:24+01:00
Salary: Starting from £12.21 per hour
Hours: Various (Casework Dependent)
Location: Worcestershire
Contract: Zero Hours
Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner
Rachel Southall2025-07-22T09:52:01+01:00
Salary: £24,000 – £27,000 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Bromyard, Leominster & Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
ONSIDE is a diverse organisation working inclusively within the communities we serve. We are passionate about employing and supporting people who represent the diversity of our communities including under-represented groups, those with disabilities, lived experience and neurodivergent thinking styles.
We are very happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and subsequently upon appointment.
Children & Parent Advocacy Coordinator
Salary Band: £25,000 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum
Hours: 18 hours per week
Location: ONSIDE Head Office
Closing Date: 11th January 2026
Interview Date: 21st and/or 22nd January 2026
Are you looking for a role that can make a difference?
About the role
Join ONSIDE as a Children & Parent Advocacy Coordinator and work within an organisation and be part of team of professionals working within our Parent Support and Children Advocacy services.
A Children & Parent Advocacy Coordinator you will provide supervision and direction to ONSIDE’s Children and Parent Support Advocacy teams that work across Worcestershire. Ensuring that all staff within these services are effectively managed to ensure that they have the skills, resources and support required to achieve the best outcomes for the parents and children they are supporting.
ONSIDE’s Benefits
- 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
- Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to premium Calm App
- Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!
- Your ‘Birthday Day’ Off
- Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
- Support with continuous professional development
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced coordinator to lead, support and inspire our Children and Parent Support Advocacy teams and volunteers.
Someone who cares and is passionate about fairness. Who can ensure that the needs and interests of individuals will always be at the heart of the services and holds a good understanding of key issues affecting the lives of care experienced children and young people, care leavers and parents and carers.
Someone like you?
If you embrace difference and operate with integrity.
If you are committed to fairness and justice.
If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.
If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of and be passionate about. Please submit your application.
These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.
Who are ONSIDE?
ONSIDE is a charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, established in 1993 stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair way.
In support of this belief, we provide a range of support services across advocacy, wellbeing and mental health for adults, children and young people who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against. This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers. ONSIDE is funded through a range of sources to maintain its independence and ensure that the support it provides reflects the views and perspective of the people it wishes to help.
Our amazing team of skilled staff and volunteers make a difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year!
More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Children & Parent Advocacy Co-ordinator is a real career opportunity to support Children and Parents to have their voices heard!
Want to know more?
Please get in touch with Sarah Hudson, Safeguarding & Professional Guidance Manager, by email sarah.hudson@onside-advocacy.org.uk.
Please also access our guidance on how to apply to ONSIDE on our advert pages.
ONSIDE reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date.