WELCOME
ONSIDE is a charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, established in 1993 stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair way.
In support of this belief we provide a range of support and services to ensure fairness and equality for adults who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against. This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers. ONSIDE is funded through a range of sources to maintain its independence and ensure that the support it provides reflects the views and perspective of the people it wishes to help.
We make a difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year through our dedicated team of experienced staff and volunteers recruited, trained and supported to work as advocates, mentors, befrienders and appropriate adults.
Visit our main website for more information about ONSIDE and the services we provide.
At ONSIDE we recruit people who
Are passionate about what they do
Value difference
Are creative in their approach
Are committed to fairness and justice
FEATURED VACANCIES
Parent Support Advocate
Abbie Caddick2025-10-08T16:01:10+01:00Salary: Starting from £12.21 per hour
Hours: Various (Casework Dependant)
Location: Worcestershire
Contract: Zero Hours
Melo Access Hub Practitioner/Triage Practitioner
ellymunslow2025-10-09T13:14:07+01:00Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 per week
Location: ONSIDE Head Office, Worcester
Statutory Advocate
Abbie Caddick2025-09-26T10:00:58+01:00Salary Band: £23,493 - £25,778 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 37 per week (part time considered)
Location: Herefordshire
Safeguarding Statement
ONSIDE is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
ONSIDE is committed to ensuring that children, young people and adults at risk of harm or abuse, who come into contact with ONSIDE staff and volunteers, are treated with respect and are free from all forms of abuse or mistreatment. We are committed to ensuring that all staff and volunteers are aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding, including their legal and statutory responsibilities, and have the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and maintain the welfare and safety of those with whom they come into contact. Our Trustees recognise their responsibility for ensuring that those benefiting from, or working with the organisation, are not harmed in any way through their contact with ONSIDE.
ONSIDE have comprehensive safeguarding policies which are reviewed annually.
Please see our website for the full safeguarding statement and policy.
The designated safeguarding lead responsible for safeguarding children and young people is Sarah Hudson, Safeguarding Manager.