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Work with us

Please see a list of current opportunities below, or get in touch if you would like to be considered for future vacancies: info@shoreditchtrust.org.uk ¦ 020 7033 8500.

We adhere to a robust Safer Recruitment Policy, the details of which can be found in the job description of each role.


Current Vacancies

 

Health & Wellbeing - Paid Opportunity - Health & Wellbeing Coach Adults

Volunteer Role - Office Administrator 

Volunteer Role - Bump Buddies Group Support

Volunteer Role - Community Table/Cook and Eat Volunteer

Volunteer Role - Stroke Survivors Peer and Groups Support 

Volunteer Role - Advice Support


 

Primary Care Network Health & Wellbeing Coach - Adults

Shoreditch Trust is recruiting on a rolling basis for Health and Wellbeing Coaches to work with Primary Care Network teams in City & Hackney.

You may apply at any time - applications will be assessed when there are vacancies.

Using 1-2-1 consultation, group and peer support, Health & Wellbeing Coaches help people to set and achieve their health and wellbeing goals and increase their confidence to manage health conditions. The role requires skills in personalised support, case management, group facilitation and multidisciplinary working.

You should be passionate about supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds to improve their health and wellbeing, in a way which is non-judgmental and recognises the whole person and their needs. You will have the ability to forge strong links with community groups, voluntary organisations and wider statutory services and an ability to support people to engage with their community resources.

To continue being fully representative of our Neighbourhoods, we are particularly keen to hear from people from diverse communities, from bilingual candidates and from people with strong links to East London generally.

Download the Job Description

Download the Application Form

Download the Equal Opportunities Form

Download the Self Disclosure Form

 

Deadline for applications: rolling

Please send completed forms to: jobs@shoreditchtrust.org.uk 


Volunteering 

If you are interested in applying to any of our voluntary roles, please fill in the following application form.

Office Administrative Volunteer

This varied volunteer role will enable individuals to gain practical Office Administrative experience within a successful local charity. It offers an excellent starting point for someone interested in pursuing a career in Office Administration / management. 

Bump Buddies Group Support Volunteer

To support the coming together of pregnant women, mums and babies at a coffee morning. Ensuring a welcome and an enjoyable stay at the coffee morning. We welcome volunteers with a positive, lively, creative and caring attitude who have an interest in helping support women and families.

Bump Buddies Admin Support

Support Bump Buddies administration, by helping to co-ordinate staff diaries and booking appointments, communicating with clients and professionals and maintaining spreadsheets.

Community Table/Cook and Eat Volunteer

We welcome volunteers with a positive, lively, creative and caring attitude who have an interest in bringing together and supporting others, especially around the theme of (preparing and) sharing food. Under our Community Table programme we offer the following volunteering opportunities. Volunteers are welcome to apply for either or both of these.

Stroke Survivors Peer and Groups Support Volunteer

Make a difference in the lives of stroke survivors and gain valuable experience in the process. We run a range of different groups and volunteers can be allocated to one or more groups according to their area of interest, eg. high care groups, self-help group, group for younger stroke survivors (18-65yo), Talk Stroke group for people with communication difficulties, stroke forum, and more. 

Advice Support Volunteer

Make a difference in the lives of local people and gain valuable skills and experience in the process. Under our Advice programme we offer the following volunteering opportunity. During and after our Bump Buddies group (for local mothers) slots to meet with staff and trained volunteers to receive support around advice, from financial/ income maximisation to practical resources. The volunteer will support clients with paperwork and research around this. 

Group Support Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer interested in supporting the running of our group sessions for stroke survivors. As a volunteer you will ideally be available for 1 regular weekly group sessions slot. 

We currently provide 4 face to face group sessions for stroke survivors every week, with one session being attended by members via Zoom as well. Sessions last up to 2 hours at a time. 

The groups bring together stroke survivors living in Hackney or the City. Each group has a different support focus: stroke survivors with communication difficulties; younger stroke survivors; stroke survivors who are practising with more independence; stroke survivors with care needs.

Role description: Download the role description