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Senior Individual Giving Officer Salary: £27,857 – £30,997 p.a. (dependant on experience) Location: ellenor Hospice, Gravesend DA11 7HQ combined with hybrid working Hours: 37.5 Hours per week Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) This is an exciting opportunity to join Team ellenor for a 12 month fixed term contract as a Senior Individual Giving Officer. You’ll build strong relationships within the community we serve, be a collaborative team player, and contribute to growing and developing ellenor’s Individual Giving programme. Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager, you’ll lead several key fundraising direct marketing campaigns, working collaboratively with people across the organisation to deliver strong results, and continually test, learn, and grow our fundraising programme. ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care. We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more. Key Responsibilities of the role include: • Lead donor recruitment and development marketing campaigns across multiple channels (including print, phone and digital), aligned with strategy, budget, and deadlines to maximise income, • Assist the Individual Giving Manager in planning and delivering the annual programme, including project plans, budgets, and programme recommendations, • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers, from brief to final delivery, • Monitor and report on campaign KPIs to guide planning and improve results, regularly testing and evaluating, • Deliver exceptional supporter experience through stewardship communications and one-on-one interactions with supporters, • Set and track KPIs, using data to apply insights and optimise performance, • Line manage the Individual Giving Officer, providing direction, objectives, and regular reviews Essential requirements of the role include: • Demonstrable experience in fundraising and/or project management, • Experience in devising and implementing campaigns, direct marketing copy and producing high-quality, successful marketing materials, • Proven experience in using insight to inform decisions and optimising campaigns by testing, evaluating, and learning., • Experience or interest in line management and leadership responsibilities, • Experience managing and maintaining accurate data or customer records., • Familiarity with data protection legislation and GDPR compliance in relation to personal data This post is subject to DBS clearance. How to apply: By online application form available on our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to hr@ellenor.org, CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered. UK Immigration: ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. For informal enquiries please contact 01474320007 Application deadline: 20 July 2026 Interview Date: 28 July 2026

Children's Residential Support Worker - Full-Time Stanford-le-Hope, Essex We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers to join a well-established 5-bed mixed-gender children's residential home in Stanford-le-Hope. This is a full-time position, ideal for professionals who are passionate about supporting children and young people in a nurturing, structured, and safe environment. The home supports children and young people aged 8-18 with learning disabilities, focusing on promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive life outcomes. The Role As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will: Provide high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people Support with daily routines, personal care, education, and social development Promote independence, positive behaviour, and emotional resilience Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards Support young people in community activities, appointments, and outings Work as part of a committed, supportive care team✅ Essential Requirements Must be aged 22 or over Full UK manual driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years Previous experience within a residential or care setting Right to work in the UK Fully flexible and reliable Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to safeguarding children Desirable Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, or sensory needs Knowledge of positive behaviour support strategies What's on Offer Competitive salary of £27,300 per annum, plus enhancements Full induction and ongoing professional training Clear career progression opportunities Supportive management and team environment Enhanced holiday and wellbeing benefits Immediate starts available If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your residential childcare career

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that. Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a move on Support Plan Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.' Ensuring customers have full access to any move on welfare support by completing move on paperwork prior to customers move on date. Liaising and building partnerships with local charities to support customers with move on items Accompany customers to property viewings. Helping to set up utilities for move on customers Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills Engage positively in reflective practice sessions with colleagues. Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement What you'll bring: Essential: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector Desirable: Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle About us: Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds