Family Support Manager - Greater Manchester Location: This post will cover the Greater Manchester region Closing date: 25 August 2025 Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed Salary: £29,000 + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized organisation and Top 20 Charity is looking to appoint a Family Support Manager to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Greater Manchester Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Manchester Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. Location: This post will cover the Greater Manchester region. An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families - aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here . More information can also be found in our Can didate Pack . As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation . Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton , counselling skills, introduction to play . The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs . About us: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please complete an application form and send it to . Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Manchester Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver's licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver's licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. We are looking for volunteers to join our Thames Valley Care Team to provide support to families either by volunteering alongside our Family Your role may include:Making as much noise as possible to support our amazing sportspeople with your cheering, shouting and whistlingEngag
Aug 19, 2025
Full time
Family Support Manager - Greater Manchester Location: This post will cover the Greater Manchester region Closing date: 25 August 2025 Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed Salary: £29,000 + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized organisation and Top 20 Charity is looking to appoint a Family Support Manager to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Greater Manchester Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Manchester Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. Location: This post will cover the Greater Manchester region. An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families - aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here . More information can also be found in our Can didate Pack . As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation . Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton , counselling skills, introduction to play . The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs . About us: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please complete an application form and send it to . Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Manchester Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver's licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver's licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. We are looking for volunteers to join our Thames Valley Care Team to provide support to families either by volunteering alongside our Family Your role may include:Making as much noise as possible to support our amazing sportspeople with your cheering, shouting and whistlingEngag
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) Leatherhead (Flexible working options available, part-time considered Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to help build income from corporate fundraising with an emphasis on securing long term and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for proactively generating significant income from five and six figure corporate partnerships by managing the new business pipeline, identifying new opportunities, building relationships and networking with key stakeholders and producing compelling applications and creative partnership proposals. This is an excellent opportunity to build on previous experience and develop your skills in business development. Previous experience of securing high value, strategic partnerships in the third sector would be beneficial. The team has a proven track record in winning prestigious corporate partnerships which include: Macfarlanes LLP, Invesco, Knight Frank, Deutsche Bank, Nomura and high street names such as Kurt Geiger. Responsible for a third of the charity's income the team are driven, highly motivated & results orientated. Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, flexible working options available and part-time will be considered for the right candidate. What we are looking for: A friendly, enthusiastic and experienced corporate fundraiser who achieves results through people - you are socially focused and resilient, enjoy networking and are able to quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator - you are an experienced bid writer and a confident public speaker with experience of presenting to panels or addressing large audiences Knowledge of different corporate fundraising initiatives, including charity of the year, cause related marketing and strategic partnerships - you understand the components of a mutually beneficial and multi-faceted partnership, and have proven experience of prospect management and winning new business. You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously - results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment. Confident use of MSOffice and experience of using a database - you have strong attention to detail, won't miss a deadline and record accurate data using CRM systems. We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here . More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack . Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Aug 17, 2025
Full time
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) Leatherhead (Flexible working options available, part-time considered Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to help build income from corporate fundraising with an emphasis on securing long term and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for proactively generating significant income from five and six figure corporate partnerships by managing the new business pipeline, identifying new opportunities, building relationships and networking with key stakeholders and producing compelling applications and creative partnership proposals. This is an excellent opportunity to build on previous experience and develop your skills in business development. Previous experience of securing high value, strategic partnerships in the third sector would be beneficial. The team has a proven track record in winning prestigious corporate partnerships which include: Macfarlanes LLP, Invesco, Knight Frank, Deutsche Bank, Nomura and high street names such as Kurt Geiger. Responsible for a third of the charity's income the team are driven, highly motivated & results orientated. Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, flexible working options available and part-time will be considered for the right candidate. What we are looking for: A friendly, enthusiastic and experienced corporate fundraiser who achieves results through people - you are socially focused and resilient, enjoy networking and are able to quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator - you are an experienced bid writer and a confident public speaker with experience of presenting to panels or addressing large audiences Knowledge of different corporate fundraising initiatives, including charity of the year, cause related marketing and strategic partnerships - you understand the components of a mutually beneficial and multi-faceted partnership, and have proven experience of prospect management and winning new business. You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously - results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment. Confident use of MSOffice and experience of using a database - you have strong attention to detail, won't miss a deadline and record accurate data using CRM systems. We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here . More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack . Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to secure new corporate partnerships to help fund the growth of our care services and to build relationships with companies to help them achieve their CSR goals. Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will be part of a team to drive Rainbow Trust's Corporate income, building and maintaining the pipeline through effective networking, prospecting, and stewardship. You will be responsible for a varied and fulfilling portfolio of accounts to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent corporate account management, including some accounts raising six-figure sums . You will work collaboratively towards a 'one team one target' approach across the Fundraising and Engagement department and ensure that the use of technology is maximized and all processes are subject to continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fundraising experience to position yourself for future fundraising roles with increased responsibility. Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, flexible working options available. What we're looking for: Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused: you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work with children and families is key. A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator: you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations. Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care: you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent relationship management. You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously: results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment. Confident use of MS Office and some experience of using a database: you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high-quality accurate work. Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships and raising income: working to secure new business and providing exceptional account management. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme and other rewards and discounts. Time off in lieu. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part-time). Bike to work, season ticket loan, and payroll giving schemes. Family-friendly policies focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%). The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony, and half-day Christmas shopping. A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus. If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack. Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical, and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to secure new corporate partnerships to help fund the growth of our care services and to build relationships with companies to help them achieve their CSR goals. Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will be part of a team to drive Rainbow Trust's Corporate income, building and maintaining the pipeline through effective networking, prospecting, and stewardship. You will be responsible for a varied and fulfilling portfolio of accounts to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent corporate account management, including some accounts raising six-figure sums . You will work collaboratively towards a 'one team one target' approach across the Fundraising and Engagement department and ensure that the use of technology is maximized and all processes are subject to continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fundraising experience to position yourself for future fundraising roles with increased responsibility. Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, flexible working options available. What we're looking for: Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused: you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work with children and families is key. A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator: you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations. Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care: you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent relationship management. You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously: results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment. Confident use of MS Office and some experience of using a database: you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high-quality accurate work. Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships and raising income: working to secure new business and providing exceptional account management. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme and other rewards and discounts. Time off in lieu. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part-time). Bike to work, season ticket loan, and payroll giving schemes. Family-friendly policies focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%). The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony, and half-day Christmas shopping. A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus. If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack. Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical, and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.