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  • Project Leader
    Project Leader
    13 days ago
    £15 hourly
    Part-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    Project Leader (Part-Time) – True Honour Charity 📍 Hounslow & Kingston (local applicants only) 🕒 10 hours per week | 📅 May 2026 – March 2027 💷 £15 per hour | Paid monthly About True Honour True Honour is a small, survivor-led specialist charity founded in 2015. We specialise in safeguarding and supporting women and families affected by domestic abuse, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and harmful practices. We work directly with survivors, train frontline professionals, and campaign for stronger systems and better protection for those at risk. Everything we do is rooted in lived experience and a deep commitment to justice, dignity, and real change. About the Role True Honour is looking for a motivated, proactive Project Lead to help deliver our Empowering Communities project across Hounslow and Kingston. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes initiative, works well independently, and genuinely cares about supporting vulnerable women from diverse backgrounds. You will plan and deliver weekly women's group sessions, build local partnerships, and help women access the support they need, including safety planning, court preparation, and referrals to key services. What You Will Do 1. Plan and deliver weekly women's group sessions focused on confidence, English skills, digital basics, safety awareness, and wellbeing, 2. Proactively reach out to women in the community to encourage participation and reduce isolation, 3. Provide one-to-one support including safety planning, emotional support, and help accessing GP, housing, schools, and benefits, 4. Build strong partnerships with local organisations, schools, GPs, health services, and statutory agencies, 5. Promote the project and raise awareness of the support available, 6. Monitor, record, and report on activities and outcomes accurately and on time, 7. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive or personal data What We Are Looking For 1. A genuine self-starter who takes initiative and works well without close supervision, 2. Experience leading or coordinating community projects within the last two years, 3. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, 4. Organised, reliable, and solutions-focused under pressure, 5. A deep understanding of the challenges faced by women from diverse cultural backgrounds, including the impact of domestic abuse and other forms of abuse such as honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and coercive control. This is central to everything we do and we are looking for someone who truly gets it, 6. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), 7. Strong written and verbal communication skills, 8. Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and confidentiality The Right Attitude We are looking for someone who is: • Driven and caring — you have a natural drive to make things happen and you take the lead with care and confidence, • Flexible — you are happy to turn your hand to different tasks as things change, • Professional and reliable — people can count on you and you take your responsibilities seriously, • Positive — you bring warmth, energy, and genuine commitment to the women you work with and the team around you, • Experience working in a similar environment is a must Other Requirements • DBS check required (or willingness to undergo one), • Must be based locally and able to travel between Hounslow and Kingston, • Predominantly community-based with some remote admin work What We Offer • A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to women's lives, • Flexible working hours, • Support and supervision from the True Honour team, • The chance to shape and lead a meaningful, funded community project If you are someone who leads with heart, takes ownership, and wants to make a real difference to women's lives, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Job Title: Patient Promoter – Conways Opticians, Sutton
    Job Title: Patient Promoter – Conways Opticians, Sutton
    15 days ago
    £15 hourly
    Full-time
    Sutton

    Are you a people person with a passion for promoting health and well-being? Do you have the confidence and charisma to strike up a conversation with anyone you meet? If you enjoy engaging with people, making connections, and helping others, we want YOU to join our team at Conways Opticians in Sutton! About Conways Opticians: Conways Opticians is not your average optician. We believe in providing top-tier eye care with a personal touch. Our mission is simple: to help our community see better and live better. As a Patient Promoter, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—helping our local community understand the importance of eye health while promoting our services with enthusiasm and professionalism. The Role: As a Patient Promoter at Conways Opticians, you will be an essential part of our customer journey, engaging with passing foot traffic to raise awareness about the importance of eye exams and encouraging people to book their appointments with us. Your primary goal is to spark conversations, educate, and generate bookings—all while standing outside our store on the vibrant high street of Sutton. Key Responsibilities: Engage with passers-by: Warmly approach and engage people walking by, sparking conversations about the importance of eye health and the benefits of regular eye exams. Promote our services: Enthusiastically communicate our eye care services and book appointments for eye exams on the spot. Generate appointments: Create a buzz by effectively encouraging potential patients to schedule their eye exams, helping us grow our customer base. Customer service excellence: Provide outstanding customer service by being informative, friendly, and approachable at all times. Represent Conways: Be a positive ambassador of our brand by embodying our values and commitment to eye care. What We’re Looking For: Great Communication Skills: You must be confident and able to engage with a wide variety of people in a friendly and professional manner. Outgoing Personality: We need someone who’s comfortable talking to strangers, approachable, and full of energy. Customer Service Excellence: You should have a knack for creating positive experiences and making people feel comfortable and informed. Passion for Eye Health: A genuine interest in educating others about the importance of eye exams and helping them understand how we can improve their lives through better vision. Self-Motivated & Target-Driven: While you’ll have the flexibility to work your own hours, we need someone who’s goal-oriented and driven to generate appointments. Flexibility: Part-time, full-time, or weekend hours available! We’re open to accommodating your schedule. What We Offer: Competitive Pay: £15 per hour, with bonuses based on performance. Flexible Hours: Work hours that fit around your schedule—whether that’s part-time, full-time, or just weekends, we’re happy to accommodate. Supportive Environment: Join a dynamic, friendly, and passionate team that’s committed to supporting you in your success. Opportunity to Grow: As we expand, there are plenty of opportunities for career progression within the company. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking optician that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do. Work in a Vibrant Area: Sutton’s high street is the perfect place to interact with a variety of people, ensuring no two days are the same! Make a Real Difference: You’ll help people understand the value of their vision and encourage them to take action towards better eye health. If you’re ready to take the first step in an exciting new role, where you’ll be on the frontlines of real, impactful change, apply now to join the Conways Opticians family!

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