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Youth Engagement Officer Home-based within the Central Belt of Scotland (with regular UK travel) About Us We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency. We are currently looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £26,358 - £31,132 per annum - 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and extra closure days at Christmas - 8% employer pension contributions (no match required) - Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation) - Flexible working and remote-first approach - Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme - A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced youth engagement professional with a background in outdoor, environmental or marine education to join our passionate organisation. You'll have the chance to inspire the next generation to care about and act for the ocean, creating experiences that give young people the confidence, knowledge and space to make their voices heard. Plus, with a remote-first approach, flexible working, and strong wellbeing support, you'll benefit from a package designed to give you greater balance and flexibility. So, if you're ready to help young people find their voice, connect with the ocean and become part of the movement for healthier seas, read on and apply today. The Role As a Youth Engagement Officer, you will lead our youth engagement activity, inspiring young people aged 5-25 to connect with and take action for the ocean. You will design and deliver engaging resources, workshops, projects and events for young people, focusing on informal learning, and working directly with youth groups, clubs, universities, colleges and community organisations. Building our youth engagement capability, you will train and support staff, volunteers and group leaders while developing partnerships that extend the reach of our work. You will also co-ordinate the Youth Ocean Network and Youth Advisory Panel, creating opportunities for young people to have a voice and get involved. Additionally, you will: - Establish and run an annual national youth engagement event - Co-ordinate youth residentials with external partners - Develop a yearly youth engagement communications plan - Line manage and support seasonal youth interns - Monitor and evaluate activities to understand their impact and inform future delivery - Identify new networks, platforms and promotional approaches - Contribute to internal and funder reporting About You To be considered as a Youth Engagement Officer, you will need: - Experience designing and delivering youth engagement activity - Experience planning and delivering outdoor, environmental or marine education sessions in a non-school setting - Experience working directly with children and young people across a wide age range (5 to 25) - Experience leading a cross-organisational project from planning through to delivery - The ability to plan and deliver experiential learning sessions that work for mixed-age or mixed-ability audiences - The ability to monitor and evaluate projects or programmes and use evidence to inform future planning and reporting - The ability to navigate the informal education sector's networks, systems and annual scheduling to spot and act on engagement opportunities - The willingness to travel across the UK, including overnight stays (with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle where venues aren't served by public transport) Please note, you'll need to complete first aid training and hold a satisfactory DBS or PVG check before starting, due to regular contact with children and young people. Closing date : Wednesday 7 October 2026 Interviews : w/c 19 October 2026 We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Other organisations may call this role Youth Engagement Co-ordinator, Youth Engagement Worker, Youth Development Officer, Youth Development Co-ordinator, Youth Project Officer, Youth Project Co-ordinator, Youth Outreach Officer, or Youth Outreach Worker. Webrecruit and The Marine Conservation Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're looking for an impactful role as a Youth Engagement Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. 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Mental Health Service Manager If you have lived experience of mental health challenges and the ability to translate your experience into meaningful service improvement, we want to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Service Manager to play a vital role in providing support in Pathfinder West Sussex. This is a new and exciting role in which you will be supporting the Lived Experience workstream within the Pathfinder West Sussex Mental Health Support Service. Position: Mental Health Service Manager (Internal Job Title: Lived Experience Manager) Location: West Sussex/hybrid (with regular travel around West Sussex) Salary: £36,729 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Closing Date: 14 October 2026 at 23:59 Please note the role may close sooner than advertised if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early! About Pathfinder West Sussex As a Mental Health Service Manager, you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex. Pathfinder West Sussex is a partnership of mental health, homelessness and employment support organisations working together to improve people's wellbeing across the county. Co-production is at the heart of everything we do. This role will be instrumental in supporting staff and subcontractors to embed co-production principles and continuously enhance the way we deliver services. Key Responsibilities: • Provide leadership and expert guidance on co-production across Pathfinder services, including line management of the Lived Experience Lead and partnership working with lived experience colleagues across West Sussex Mind., • Provide lived experience representation on strategic groups and forums., • Lead on the collection and analysis of client feedback and outcomes and link with SPFT lived experience groups and the West Sussex LEAG., • To support the Senior Manager in delivering the strategic direction of the service, ensuring service development and continuous improvement are informed and shaped by lived experience perspectives. About You To be successful in the role of Mental Health Service Manager, you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of the organisation. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include: • Lived experience of mental health challenges and a track record of using personal experience to support continuous service improvement., • Experience of representing for client views or experience as a group facilitator or Peer Mentor., • Experience of establishing, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with voluntary and statutory partners., • Knowledge of local agencies that provide services to people experiencing mental health., • Knowledge of coproduction involvement and engagement best practice. The role covers the service area of West Sussex and as such we need someone who lives within a commutable distance of the area. In Return The organisation is proud to have Gold Accreditation from Investors in People, be a Disability Confident employer, and part of the Mental Health at Work commitment. You will also receive: • 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance, • Medical cash plan with BHSF, • Access to Learning & Development platform, • Free and confidential employee assistance helpline, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Free 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass (new starters), • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 27 days and rising to 32 with service), • Opportunities to participate in wellbeing and fundraising activities throughout the year Join an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Applications are welcomed from individuals with lived experience. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments if invited to interview. Please Note: An Enhanced with Adults DBS check will be required for this role. Lived experience of mental health challenges is an occupational requirement for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role requires the postholder to draw upon their personal experience to provide leadership, influence service development, promote co-production, and ensure the voices of people with lived experience are embedded in the design and delivery of services. You may be interested in this role if you have experience in the following areas Mental Health, Mental Health Advocate, Mental Health Service Manager, Mental Health Service, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Case Worker, Mental Health Outreach. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP JBRP1_UKTJ

Hybrid working model | Supportive leadership | Loyalty bonus scheme | Consistent safeguarding work Make a real impact in safeguarding while maintaining balance in your week. This Qualified Social Worker role offers the flexibility to work mostly from home, giving you the space to focus on quality practice. Ideal for an experienced Social Worker or Safeguarding Social Worker, this opportunity supports both professional impact and personal commitments. As a Qualified Social Worker, you willbe part of a well-established safeguarding team where managers are approachable and supervision is consistent. This is a strong fit for a Children's Social Worker who values structure, support, and the ability to manage a varied caseload with confidence. Package & Benefits • £41 per hour. • Loyalty bonus of at least £1 per hour above standard rate. • Hybrid working with minimal office requirements. About the Company You will join a stable and well-regarded safeguarding service with a strong reputation for team support and quality outcomes. The culture promotes regular supervision, open communication, and a balanced approach to caseload management. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload, including complex cases. • Complete statutory assessments and ensure timely interventions. • Work closely with managers and multi-agency partners to deliver safe outcomes. About You • Qualified Social Worker with valid registration in Scotland. • Experience within safeguarding or child protection teams. • Ability to manage statutory caseloads independently. Want to know more? Call Tommy on 07828 497 807 or send your CV to to book in a call. TPBN1_UKTJ

Oasis Academy Mayfield is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Liaison Officer (EBSA & Family Support Worker) to join our Attendance Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of young people and their families, helping them overcome barriers to education and achieve regular school attendance. You will work closely with students experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), their families, academy staff and external agencies to provide targeted interventions, pastoral support and effective reintegration plans. Through building positive relationships and delivering bespoke support, you will play a key role in improving attendance, wellbeing and educational outcomes. • A minimum of GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths., • Experience of working in a pastoral, family support, education, youth work or community-based role., • Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, child protection and attendance processes., • Experience of building positive relationships with children, young people and families., • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including parents/carers and external agencies., • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities., • Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and reports., • Understanding of SEND and the barriers that can affect school attendance., • Ability to demonstrate empathy, resilience and discretion when working with sensitive and complex situations., • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people., • Experience of supporting students with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)., • Experience of multi-agency working, including social care, health services or other support agencies., • First Aid qualification., • Support students experiencing EBSA through mentoring, attendance interventions and reintegration planning., • Build strong partnerships between the academy, families and external support services., • Deliver targeted interventions, breakfast clubs and small-group support programmes., • Support parents and carers to engage positively with their child's education., • Signpost and advocate for families requiring additional support., • Work collaboratively with attendance, safeguarding, SEND and inclusion teams., • Monitor student progress and contribute to attendance improvement strategies., • Support the induction of new students and families into the academy community. When you join the Oasis family there are a number of benefits you'll receive that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include but are not limited to: • Defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions., • Access to free counselling and wellbeing support services., • Free eye tests., • Cycle-to-work scheme., • Healthcare Cash Plan scheme., • Professional development, training and career progression opportunities., • A supportive and collaborative working environment., • Term-time working pattern. As a Family Liaison Officer within Oasis Academy Mayfield, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to students and families who need support to engage successfully with education. Working within a committed pastoral team, you will be instrumental in helping young people overcome barriers to attendance, improve wellbeing and achieve their full potential. Full time salary is £30,023 - £32,046 FTE, with the actual salary being £26,857 - £29,763 based on 37 hours per week Term-Time, plus two weeks. #J-18808-Ljbffr