Vacancies in the Voluntary and Community Sector in Bedfordshire
This team provides an environment where every resident has the opportunity to maximise their potential in a supportive, communal home setting. Whether their aspirations are to learn new skills, find long-term employment, or simply to live a settled life, our team are there to mentor and guide clients on their journey.
Closes 8 September. Details here.
King's Arms Project: Winter Nightshelter Daytime Operations Coordinator, Bedford, £27,000 fte, part time (30 hours per week).
This role is vital to the success of the Winter Night Shelter. You will organise and lead the incredible teams of volunteers to provide the service. The volunteer teams will make meals, serve meals, clean and tidy, and help guests to access their sleeping arrangements for the night, as well as offer a space for friendship and community.
Closes 14 September. Details here.
Mind BLMK: Recovery Worker, Luton, £23,492 fte, part time (15 hours per week).
Based at our Wellbeing Centre in Dumfries Street we offer activities and groups throughout the day enabling service users to manage their mental health and move through their recovery journeys. In addition to facilitating a range of groups the role will involve assessing individual’s suitability for the service and signposting to local services and community support where necessary, as well as performing 1-1 meetings with clients periodically in order to assess and create action plans.
Closes 19 September. Details here.
King's Arms Project: Refugee Employability Specialist, Bedford, £27,540 fte, part time (24 hours per week).
Are you passionate about helping others achieve their career goals? We are developing our services, and seeking a dedicated and dynamic Employability Specialist to join our Refugee and Migrant Services team. You will work engage with a caseload of Resettled Refugees supporting individuals in overcoming barriers to employment and learning.
Closes 21 September. Details here.
Carers in Bedfordshire: Early Response Support Worker, Bedford, £25,098 fte, full/ part time (28/35 hours per week).
To provide a responsive first contact for carers to assess their need and guide them to receive appropriate support. Provide administration, database and front of house support. Holding a short caseload.
Closes 30 September. Details here.
Marsh Farm Futures have the following roles available:
Stepping Stones Luton: Women’s Support Practitioner (WSP), Luton, £24,000 pa, full time.
The role will predominantly work within Stepping Stones main office in Luton providing specialist one to one support and delivering group programmes to vulnerable women, who are or have experienced domestic abuse. The role will work closely with internal colleagues to coordinate access to other Stepping Stones services, as well as with other partner agencies to promote the service, make/receive referrals and contribute to multi agency working.
Details here. Application form here.
Dunstable Foodbank: Operations Assistant, Dunstable, £12.21 per hour, part time (25 hours per week).
Act as the first point of contact for Foodbank enquiries on the Foodbank email account, phone line and social media accounts for clients, donors, prospective volunteers and other members of the public.
Book Keeper/Treasurer for the British Region of the International Ecumenical Fellowship (BRIEF).
This small Christian charity is looking for a Book Keeper/Treasurer to manage its day-to-day finances. This is a paid rôle with remuneration depending on the experience and knowledge of the applicant. It would require knowledge of preparing an annual financial statement and narrative to the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Further information from Jenny Tomlinson on 01234 262137.
Luton Roma Trust: Charity Finance Officer, Luton, £15.50 per hour, part time (10 hours per week – expected).
We are looking for a Charity Finance Officer. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organisation by managing financial procedures and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Social Interest Group: Engagement Worker, Bedford, £23,800 pa, full time.
We are seeking an Engagement Worker for a three-year Fixed Term Contract. This vital frontline role supports individuals with complex needs on their journey to recovery and rehabilitation. Working in a psychologically informed environment (PIE), you will provide person-centred support, helping residents and participants build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals.
Luton Foodbank: Information and Signpost Advisor (contact for more information)
The Information & Signpost Advisor (ISA) at Luton Foodbank provides tailored support to clients in crisis, addressing food and fuel poverty. The role involves offering personalized advice, collaborating with partners, managing data, and advocating for clients' needs within the community.
Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service: On-Call Firefighters - Our On-Call Firefighters are a diverse group of people who dedicate their time to serving the local community. Some provide on-call cover from home while working their day jobs or running their own businesses, while others are stay-at-home parents providing cover around their family commitments.
NOAH: Self Employed Contracting Teachers, Bedfordshire, hours & pay tbc.
Due to the growth of the NOAH Academy, we have a number of part-time Tutor opportunities available. We are looking to work with self-employed contracting teachers who share our core values of care, compassion and commitment for the people we serve.
NOAH: IT Teacher, Bedford, £25/hour (flexible hours) – Self-Employed Contractor
You will work closely with our Course Coordinators, admin staff and volunteers to provide beginners IT courses to our vulnerable adult learners, ensuring our learners feel supported and we are delivering a high quality of learning.
Ongoing. Details here.
NOAH: Employability Teacher Bedford, £25/hour (flexible hours) – Self-Employed Contractor
You will work closely with our Course Coordinators, admin staff and volunteers to provide employability courses/workshops to our vulnerable adult learners, ensuring our learners feel supported and we are delivering a high quality of learning.
Ongoing. Details here.
