A Job With a Difference
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children in care and care leavers? Explore our current vacancies and charity sector opportunities to join NYAS in our mission to support, protect, and empower vulnerable children, young people, and adults.
At NYAS, we believe that our success is driven by our most valuable asset – our people. If you're seeking a fulfilling role with an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
From Advocates and Service Managers to Administrators and IT Specialists, we offer a wide range of positions across England, Wales, and Scotland. We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate individuals to join our team.
By becoming part of NYAS, you'll help ensure that the voices of children, young people, and adults are heard and their rights upheld within a charity that truly cares.
Employee Benefits
NYAS is proud to offer a wide range of employee benefits. We offer the following:
Connectivity and Inclusion
We offer various opportunities to engage with colleagues, including monthly meetings, fundraising events, and community groups like the book club and menopause support group
Agile working and equipment
We offer agile working opportunities and provide you with IT equipment necessary for your role
Annual Leave
We offer 26 days, increasing to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Training
Learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations such as LinkedIn Learning, apprenticeships, management development training and more!
Wellbeing
We provide access to an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, access to the Aviva DigiCare+ app and mental health first aiders
Financial Support
We provide access to the BHSF health cash plan, occupational sick pay, enhanced pay for family friendly leave and a group stakeholder pension scheme
More information about our safer recruitment process
Please note that as part of our safer recruitment process NYAS uses a Digital Risk Assessment, in addition to enhanced DBS checks, right to work checks and obtaining satisfactory references.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
FAQs
Welcome to our FAQ section! Here, you'll find answers to common questions. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our HR Team by emailing recruitment@nyas.net
You will find our job vacancies here. When you find a role that you are interested in, please view the job description and person specification within the advert.
If you would like to apply for the role, you will need to directly apply through the advert vacancy and simply fill in the application form.
Note for agencies: Our already established network of recruiters know our organisation and the types of people we think our right for our charity. We will not consider, read or accept CVs sent from any other recruitment agencies. Should you still wish to send an unsolicited CV, NYAS reserves the right to contact the candidate directly with no remuneration to yourself.
We will wait until the vacancy has closed and the hiring managers have had the opportunity to review all applications. We aim to contact applicants two weeks from the closing date.
You will receive an interview invite via email in advance of the advertised interview date on the vacancy you applied for. Within the invitation, details of the following will be confirmed:
- Venue
- Date/Time
- Panel members
- Information on documentation you need to bring
- Safer recruitment expectations
- Details of any tasks or assessments (if applicable)
The email will contain a link for you to confirm your attendance. If the interview is face-to-face, upon confirming your attendance via the link, a map showing the venue will appear for you to view. You will also have the option to add the interview to your calendar.
If you are unable to attend the interview, by following the link, you can decline the interview and submit a note with details of your circumstances. Alternatively, you can email the vacancy administrator who’s contact details will be on contained within the email.
Following your confirmation, you will receive a follow up email to confirm the interview details.