Self-Management Facilitator - Scottish Borders
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Self-Management Training Facilitator, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Services form a nationwide network of local services, including our Supported Self Management programme, community support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.
We are looking for a Supported Self Management Training Facilitator to join our amazing team in the Borders area. This role is focused on making sure that people affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions have access to our evidence-based Chronic Disease Supported Self Management programme, enabling people with our conditions to live with, and beyond, their new reality.
Through delivering our Supported Self Management programme, you will support people to develop the skills, knowledge and tools to confidently self manage their health condition and live as independently as possible. You’ll also help people to get back to doing the things that are important to them - from simple things like walking to their local shop following a stroke, to returning to a sky-high hobby of gliding!
You will co-facilitate the delivery of our 6-week Chronic Disease Self Management workshops with another trained facilitator and line manage any volunteers who support the delivery of these sessions. You will lead and motivate participants within a group setting to take control of their lives in a positive way, raising their confidence and empowering them to develop the skills to set and achieve goals, make strong and supportive connections with their workshop peers and make meaningful changes to their lifestyle to support their ongoing self management journey.
Candidates don’t need to have medical knowledge, or previous experience as a Chronic Disease Supported Self Management Facilitator, as full training is provided. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities and long-term conditions and an understanding of the challenges faced by people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to engage with others confidently and deliver key information, clearly.
At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, our mission is to ensure there’s No Life Half Lived in Scotland - and you can be a vital part of that. We are Scotland’s leading organisation for person-centred, user-led community support for people with our health conditions.
Applicants must have a car and a current valid driving licence (expenses are paid at mileage rate).
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
If you are interested in this post, please see our website at: Work With Us - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
where you will be able to apply online or contact the HR Department via email to
recruitment@chss.org.ukThe manager, Pamela Armstrong, can also be contacted for any general information about the role on pamela.armstrong@chss.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
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FTC Advanced Recovery Practitioner - START
Job Introduction
12 month fixed term contract
Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment.
As an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner we offer a starting salary of £29,244 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £33,880 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field, Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
- Carry a designated caseload of service users with complex needs that may include one of the following: mental health, long term conditions, criminal justice, offending behaviour, homelessness, motivational interviewing, safeguarding, family work;
- Conduct assessments of need and risk assessments and formulate risk management plans and recovery plans that recognise the personal recovery goals of the service user;
- Effective partnership working with members of any multi-disciplinary team and other agencies and coordinate multi-agency meetings when appropriate;
- Deliver interventions that are underpinned by a strong evidence base;
- Participate in clinical meetings and complex case meeting and be confident and competent at presenting cases orally and through written reports;
- Support the learning and development of Recovery Workers and Trainee Recovery Workers, providing specialist input into Multi-Disciplinary Meetings;
- Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to staff to support their development, learning and standards of care;
- Being known as a knowledgeable in a designated specialism within the service (e.g. substance use and mental health, Homelessness/complex needs, domestic abuse, mental capacity);
- Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators relevant to your role;
- Delivering internal learning events and representing Turning Point nationally if required in your specialist area.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements:
- Carry a designated caseload of service users with complex needs that may include one of the following: mental health, long term conditions, criminal justice, offending behaviour, homelessness, motivational interviewing, safeguarding, family work;
- Conduct assessments of need and risk assessments and formulate risk management plans and recovery plans that recognise the personal recovery goals of the service user;
- Effective partnership working with members of any multi-disciplinary team and other agencies and coordinate multi-agency meetings when appropriate;
- Deliver interventions that are underpinned by a strong evidence base;
- Participate in clinical meetings and complex case meeting and be confident and competent at presenting cases orally and through written reports;
- Support the learning and development of Recovery Workers and Trainee Recovery Workers, providing specialist input into Multi-Disciplinary Meetings;
- Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to staff to support their development, learning and standards of care;
- Being known as a knowledgeable in a designated specialism within the service (e.g. substance use and mental health, Homelessness/complex needs, domestic abuse, mental capacity);
- Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators relevant to your role;
- Delivering internal learning events and representing Turning Point nationally if required in your specialist area.
Desirable:
- Relevant qualification (e.g. Health and Social Care, Nursing; Social Work, psychology degree).
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
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Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor
Are you an experienced supervisor who thrives on supporting teams and raising advice quality?
We’re looking for a Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor to provide day-to-day technical supervision of our welfare benefits service, helping advisers and caseworkers deliver accurate, high-quality advice.
You’ll coach and mentor staff, quality-check casework, manage workflows and support complex cases, working closely with the Welfare Benefits Advice Service Manager to keep the service running smoothly and to a high standard.
If you have strong welfare benefits knowledge, proven experience supervising advice work, and a passion for fairness, equality and great outcomes for clients, we’d love to hear from you.
Employees benefit from:
- Being part of a committed team who work together to bring about positive changes for individuals, local communities and society as a whole
- Structured Personal Development process with clear opportunities to develop yourself professionally and your career within the organisation
- Full training appropriate to the role
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) for full time employees
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Northumberland Community Bank payroll savings scheme
- Enrolment in the Company Pension Scheme
Citizens Advice Northumberland is a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer and has signed the North of Tyne Good Work Pledge.
Vacancy Details
Job Title: Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor
Salary: £29,343 – £32,156 depending on relevant experience
Hours: As part of our commitment to being a flexible employer, applications are welcomed from candidates who are able to offer anything up to 37 hours a week.
Location: Ashington
Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 03 February 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026
To find out more about the role contact:
E: recruitment@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
T: 01670 618008
Permanent
37 hours a week
£28,200 per annum
This post will work across the General Practice Surgeries within Stafford Central PCN. Primarily Weeping Cross, Beaconside & John Amery Drive. Mileage can not be claimed for travel between places of work or ocassional home visits to patients.
Would you like to be part of a dynamic, award-winning, local charity that helps communities to thrive?
Could you listen and communicate effectively?
Would you enjoy working as part of enthusiastic teams and using your initiative?
You will benefit from experience of supporting people through information, advice and guidance; managing a caseload; and using IT to keep good records.
However, we are more interested in your passion and energy to make a difference, as full training will be provided.
Support Staffordshire is working hard to become more inclusive of the communities we serve, and as such is especially keen to hear from applicants with protected characteristics and lived experience, that bring knowledge, skills and experience which we lack.
If you would like more information please contact Rebecca Causier on 07835 137 371.
In order to be considered for this position, you will need to complete an Application Form and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form.
The person appointed will require: Proof of right to work in the UK; Two satisfactory references; An enhanced and barred DBS check
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 27 th January 2026
Interview date: Monday 2 nd February 2026
(Interview travel expenses can be paid on completion of an expenses claim form and providing your bank details)
Job Introduction
Social Prescribing Link Worker (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £20,330.27 - £21,575.89 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (31st December 2026) Part Time, 28 hours per week
Closing Date: 29th January 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed 2026
Make a real difference in your community
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Social Prescribing Link Worker to help people improve their health, wellbeing and independence, supporting those who may feel isolated, face inequalities or struggle to access health services.
In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships, provide personalised support, and empower individuals to access activities and services that improve their physical and mental wellbeing. You will work closely with health partners, community groups and voluntary sector organisations to ensure customers feel supported, connected, and confident in managing their wellbeing.
If you’re compassionate, a great listener, and driven to help others take positive steps in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re inviting people who are interested in a Social Prescribing Link Worker role to attend our Open Day at our Wellbeing Scheme.
Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Lockside Pointe, 1 Lockside Road, Walsall, WS2 8FE
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Learn more about our wellbeing schemes
- Meet the team and the people we support
- Discover what a career with whg could look like
Following the Open Day, some attendees will be invited to attend an interview the following week.
Main job responsibilities:
- Build trusted one-to-one relationships with individuals who need support with their health, wellbeing and confidence.
- Use motivational interviewing and coaching techniques to empower people to take control of their wellbeing and make positive lifestyle changes.
- Complete assessments using Warwick Edinburgh and WOOP plans to improve participant motivation and engagement.
- Support customers to access internal and external services in order to support their needs to help achieve a positive outcome.
- Support customers to maximise their health through take up of non-acute, non-medical community-based services.
- Co-design individual and small group health and wellbeing activities to improve participant outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Manage a caseload and maintain accurate records, progress notes and documentation in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
- Using an agreed case management system, support people to set realistic goals to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes
- Attend and contribute to national social prescribing worker events to keep up to date with best practice and training opportunities
- Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and embedding good practice at all times
We're looking for someone who has:
- A relevant qualification or experience of working with vulnerable people, social housing customers who present with health inequalities and social exclusion risk factors.
- Experience of using evidence-based assessment tools such as Warwick Edinburgh or the ability to learn and utilise this tool.
- Experience of case management
- An ability to complete face to face assessments in a variety of environments including home and community settings.
- An understanding of the social determinants of health and the ability to suggest interventions to reduce their impact.
- An understanding of barriers to engagement and the ability to help people overcome them and take up services.
- The ability to signpost and refer peo...
Role: Support Worker
Location: Holmfirth, HD9
Salary: £12.31/hr (day shifts) – £12.91/hr (night shifts)
Hours: Full and Part-time roles available
Job Description: Days HERE and
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.
Are you caring, kind, and enthusiastic about people with disabilities living their lives to the fullest? At Hollybank Trust we focus on ability, not disability, and believe our adults and young people are capable of amazing things. If you want to be part of a pro-active, forward thinking team or caring people then we want to hear from you!
We are able to offer days, nights, a mixture of both, and twilight shifts at our Rowan Court service in Holmfirth – so we’re confident we will have something that will work for you. Just let us know on your application what role(s) you are applying for and we will be in touch to discuss it further.
The role of a Support Worker:
Whilst we could never give you a full list of what this exciting and varied role entails, day to day you will:
- Support adults with their daily routines including personal care, grooming, and dressing.
- Support adults to eat and drink safely, following detailed Speech & Language guidelines.
- Use specialist equipment, such as standing frames, hoists, and specialist wheelchairs.
- Use a range of communication methods to interact with adults during activities and trips into the community.
- Engage adults in a range of internal activities, including Hydrotherapy, Rebound Therapy, and arts and crafts.
- Work with an inspiring team of colleagues to ensure paperwork is always up to date and of high quality.
What we ask for from all our colleagues:
- The confidenceto challenge the norm and try new things.
- Being curiousby asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
- Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
- Bringing your best self to work, being happyand positive in the way you work.
What we offer:
- Discount and reward portal.
- Full employee assistance program.
- Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
- Life insurance style benefit.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
- Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
- Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
- Staff recognition awards.
- Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
- Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
- Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
- Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to recruitment@hollybanktrust.com
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.
Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.
We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.
8-13s Children’s and Youth Worker
Join us!
The Role
You’ll support children to build strong friendships, ask big questions, and explore the Christian faith for themselves in a safe and welcoming space. You'll play a critical role in transitioning our children into our youth work, working closely with our wider Children, Youth & Families team.
If you’re passionate about reaching children and youth with the good news of Jesus and helping them grow as disciples, then we’d love to hear from you!
Contract: Full time, permanent role but also will consider part time applications
Annual salary: £24,667 - £28,943 depending on qualifications and experience
Starting date: September 2025 or earlier
If you’d like to request an application pack, discuss the role or arrange a visit, get in touch with people@wycliffe-church.org.uk or call 0118 929 9911.
We welcome people from all demographics but require the post holder to profess a Christian faith and be willing to become a member of our church family.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply early if you’re interested!
St Teresa’s Hospice JOB DESCRIPTION 1. JOB DETAILS Job title: Darlington Volunteers – Volunteering for Health Coordinator Grade: Hospice Band 3 Reports & is responsible to: HR Manager Location: St Teresa’s Hospice 2. JOB PURPOSE Main purpose: To develop, set up and deliver the activities of the Darlington Volunteering for Health Hub based at St Teresa’s Hospice, on behalf of the Darlington Volunteers partnership. This post will focus on developing infrastructure to maximise the potential of volunteering within the local health and social care sector, including support with recruitment, selection and compliance checks and centralised induction. Further information: Darlington Volunteers is a funded partnership between lead partner Citizens Advice Darlington, Redcar and Cleveland (CADRC), Darlington Association on Disability (DAD), St Teresa’s Hospice and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity. The main aims of the partnership are to: increase volunteer diversity develop local volunteering infrastructure use co-production and support to minimise barriers and increase volunteer voice develop, build and grow NHS Charities County Durham and Darlington Hospital Discharge Programme. Darlington Volunteers is funded as part of the national Volunteering for Health programme that is being delivered in partnership by NHS England, NHS Charities Together and CW+, the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It is being designed to deliver the recommendations of the NHS Volunteering Taskforce published in June 2023. It will deliver grant funding to around 15 local systems (including Darlington Volunteers) to develop robust volunteering infrastructure, break down barriers and test new volunteering. Volunteering for Health will also use learning from grant-funded systems to increase understanding of the impact of volunteering on healthcare delivery, influence national and local policy making, and develop guidance and best practice for all systems. Page 1 of 7 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART Hospice Board of Trustees Chief Executive Officer HR Manager (SMT Member) Volunteering for Health Coordinator 4. DIMENSIONS The Volunteering for Health Coordinator will sit within St Teresa’s Hospice HR Team and will work with the HR Manager, HR Adviser and HR & OD Officer. The HR Manager and Director of Services are the project leads for Darlington Volunteers within St Teresa’s Hospice. The Volunteering for Health Coordinator will work with the Darlington Volunteers core partner organisations, and other local stakeholders. 5. KEY RESULT AREAS The Volunteering for Health Coordinator will work with people looking to volunteer in health and social care in the local area, including prospective volunteers for St Teresa’s Hospice, for the other core Darlington Volunteers partners, and for other local partner organisations. Due to the nature and ethos of the funding programme, the exact duties are subject to change based on the evolving needs of the partnership. We envisage that the role will entail the following core duties: Volunteer recruitment and placement Working with Darlington Volunteers core partners to develop and deliver an inclusive, contemporary, clear and supportive pathway to volunteering within health and social care in Darlington Working with local partner organisations and internally at the Hospice to establish volunteer task profiles and agree adverts Advertising volunteer roles using appropriate media and platforms, including implementation and use of a central online Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Processing volunteer applications, including triage of volunteers to appropriate organisations and/or roles Working with partner organisations and with St T’s team leads to agree and facilitate selection processes required for volunteer roles Onboarding and passporting Page 2 of 7 Working with partner organisations and internally at the Hospice to establish compliance and onboarding requirements for volunteering roles Conducting onboarding and compliance checks for all eligible volunteers within St Teresa’s Hospice, and as agreed for volunteers of other partner organisations, working within policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements as appropriate to each volunteering role, including: Identity and right to work checks o DBS checks o o Driving checks o Work history, qualifications and referencing o Completion of onboarding paperwork/forms Investigating feasibility to developing “volunteer passports” to reduce barriers to volunteering and facilitate volunteer mobility within the locality, and implementing where feasible Induction and training Assisting the HR Team to facilitate shared induction and training for local volunteers, including establishing needs and requirements, arranging training sessions, and communicating information to organisations and volunteers. ...
Job Introduction
- Location:Street, Somerset
- Rate:£12.67 per hour
- Hours:Full Time (37.5 hrs) or Part Time (22.5 hrs)
- Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Required:Full UK driving licence and access to a car - beneficial but not essential
- Sponsorship:Not available
Imagine a job where you can change someone's life by doing the things you take for granted?
As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll play an important role each day by supporting people to take part in the activities and experiences they value, helping them to live with confidence and independence.
It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad.
We provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.
What truly matters is your kindness, positivity, and desire to make a difference in someone’s day.
Making a difference for those we support includes;
Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals
Building trust, connection, and independence
Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues
Our Benefits
- Buy and sell annual leave
- Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
- Wellbeing scheme
- Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
- Blue Light Card reimbursement
- Pension and Life Assurance
An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).
We interview as we receive applications, so please apply today!
We're committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance with finding out about current vacancies, making an application, or need our recruitment documents in a more accessible format, please let us know.
VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.
Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential.
VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through a range of residential and outreach support Services.
Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA currently have an exciting opportunity available to join Forestgait Lodge as a Support Worker. Our Forestgait service is housing support for adults with learning difficulties in King’s Gate, Aberdeen. At Forestgait Lodge we provide agreed person-centred support to each tenant, and the service is staffed 24-hours a day. The main aim of the service is to support tenants to maintain their tenancies and be as independent as possible, which is enabled by agreed support planning.
We have a part-time (20 hours) position available, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits:
Hours: 20 hours
Rota: Monday's & Wednesday's 10am - 3pm; Tuesday's & Friday's 9am - 2pm
Salary/Rate: £12.81 per hour
We offer our Support Workers fantastic benefits including:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
- Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications
- Access to our employee discount scheme
About the role:
As a Support Worker of this busy service you will be required to provide a quality service in order to meet the identified needs of service users, in line with specified VSA standards, policies, codes of practice and regulatory requirements, managing resources effectively within an agreed financial framework.
Responsibilities of our Support Worker will include: -
Guiding and actively supporting Tenants in Housing Support tasks while they re-learn or maintain skills necessary for remaining in their Tenancy.
Supporting service users as Tenants in their daily living through identified ‘Care at Home’ tasks. In particular support with cooking.
Taking the lead in planning, monitoring and reviewing service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences, within budgetary and funding constraints.
Overseeing and participating in the maintenance of accurate recording systems and reports (both manual and computerised) to meet agreed standards in line with administrative, regulatory and management purposes
Complying with and having a sound working knowledge of necessary legislative requirements as laid down through the care standards and recognising the impact of following these standards on the overall provision of service.
Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the post holders' capabilities.
Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
What we are looking for in our Support Worker:
Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals
Experience of supporting people with autism/ Learning Disabilities would be advantageous but not essential
Ability to maintain accurate records
Good knowledge of, and able to cook and prepare homemade food (essential)
Basic I.T. skills
Record keeping
Problem solving
Using initiative
Organisational Skills
Good interpersonal skills
If our Support Worker role sounds like you, then cli...
Are you considering a career change, seeking a role that allows you to make a meaningful impact, or have personal experience supporting a friend or family member and now wish to pursue a career in social care? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join us supporting four incredible residents living in Crewkerne.
Please note: Autism Unlimited is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
The role
Middle Path is home to four fantastic people, each with their own unique personalities and support needs. Our welcoming main bungalow accommodates two female residents and one male resident, while a self-contained annex offers another male resident the opportunity to enjoy greater independence and personal space in a supportive environment.
In this role, you will play an active part in enriching the daily lives of the people we support. You’ll get involved in a wide range of activities that promote confidence, well-being, and independence, including:
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Relaxing day trips to the seaside
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Friendly, fun-filled games of bowling
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Meals out and exploring local restaurants
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Calmer days spent gardening or getting creative with arts and crafts
Some residents may at times display behaviours that challenge, but you’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing guidance to help you feel confident and capable in responding to any situation.
At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the person we support, and ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic and encouraging team working with us helps us achieve this aim.
As a valued member of our team, your role will involve a mix of meaningful support — from helping with daily routines like food preparation, shopping, and personal care, to accompanying residents as they access the community and pursue their interests. You may also assist with administering medication.
Hours of work
7am – 10pm (shifts)
This role would include working alternate weekends
A day in the life of a Support Worker would include:
- Sharing your skills and life knowledge with the people we support to enable good life skills and independence when living in the community
- Maintaining consistent and accurate records regarding care plans, finances, appointments and medication
- Following the support plan in plan for each person we support to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, adapting this as required based on change in behaviour
- Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts, helping to bath and wash, medication
See what it is like to support someone at AU!
Why join us?
See how we take care of our team- explore our great benefits online!
Apply now:
If you have any questions or want to discuss the role more, please call the Talent Team on 01202 084834.
Carly would be happy to help!
Start date: March 2026
Our commitment
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Wewill ensure that all our recruitment and selection practicesreflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
All successful candidates will besubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other re...
Person Specification
We have described below the range of qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and attributes we are
looking for. We will use this to manage our selection process and also to identify training/development
needs once in post. We aim to recruit individuals who largely satisfy these criteria. Shortlisted
candidates will need to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria.
Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Service: Residential Childrens Homes
Qualifications
Professional or vocational qualification required for service area ( NVQ
level 3 caring for Children and Young People/Residential Care and
Family Support, Nursing qualification, RNLD )
Child Protection Procedures
Child Development
First Aid
Challenging Behaviour
Relationships and Sexuality Issues
Experience
Experience of working with children and young people in a residential
setting
Experience of care planning services for looked after children.
Experience of legislation, regulations, and standards relevant to
service area
Experience of collaborative working with partner agencies
Skills/Attributes
Ability to motivate children and young people
Communication skills appropriate levels to required
environment/situation
Contribute to improvement at work
Report writing
Key for assessment:
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Ability to set meaningful boundaries for children and young people
Ability to form part of a team
Ability to recognize and manage own stress levels
Personal integrity and flexibility
Role requirements
To assist the Residential Team to provide a high standard of childcare
in a stable and relaxed environment where safeguarding young people
is paramount
To contribute to assessment and care planning process and
procedures relevant to young people
Understanding of Adolescent behaviour management
To be passionate about a high-quality care for young people
Demonstrate ability to provide empathetic and dedicated care and
support for people with complex needs, fostering an environment of
compassion and personalized support
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle
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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Service: Residential Support Worker Residential Service Hours of work: Full Time - 37hrs per week, 148hrs in a 4 week period Part Time – 25hrs per week 100hrs in a 4 week period Pattern of work: Head Office : Work locations: Salary Range: Hours of work include evening shifts, day shifts, weekend working and bank holidays as part of a flexible working Rota and sleep in duties, on occasion waking night shifts. To meet the needs of the service Buckshaw Office CANW residential children’s home, Wilpshire £28, 486 - £30,091 (£14.77 - £16.02). Full time, Part time pro-rata Sleep in payment will be paid at minimum wage hourly rate of £12.60 Between the hours of 11pm and 7am Reporting to: Registered Manager – Responsible Individual Weekend work/unsociable hours - hourly rate plus a third Responsible for: N/A 1 PURPOSE OF THE JOB 1.1 Promote a safe and secure environment for children/young people and ensures that others adhere to policies, procedures, and working practices. 1.2 1.3 To provide day-to-day care for young people aged 8 to 17 with social and emotional mental health difficulties. To establish a clear transition plan to rehabilitation to birth families, fostering or independent living. Responsible for ensuring that young people are prepared for and supported to reach independence. 1.4 To foster a safe, secure, and accepting environment encouraging positive behaviour in all aspects of the young person's life. 1.5 Ensure that the wishes and feelings of children/young people are considered in all aspects of their daily care and in accordance with their age and understanding. Ensure children and young people have forums to contribute to decisions about their lives. 1.6 Provides opportunities for children/young people to learn, develop, and reach their full potential through regular and consistent access to education and wider experiences that will enrich their life. 1.7 Support children/young people to maintain a good level of health and well-being whilst developing their awareness of areas that can negatively impact their well-being. 1.8 Promotes the needs of each child/young person arising from their racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Enable children/young people to establish their own identity within their home environment. 1.9 Responsible for the development, monitoring, and review of care plans with the young person, including risk assessments, ensuring that appropriate others are aware of the child/young person’s individual needs & requirements. 1.10 Supports children/young people to maintain meaningful relationships with those important to them. Where appropriate. Supports children/young people to establish, develop, and maintain relationships and social networks outside of the home. 1.11 Promote a safe, secure, and accepting environment for children/young people where positive behaviour is encouraged and praised. 1.12 Provide appropriate and meaningful boundaries which support children/young people’s understanding of the benefits of positive behaviour on their own and others health, safety, and well-being. Responds consistently on a day-to-day basis to incidents of challenging behaviour and supports others to develop consistency in their own practice. 2 PRINCIPAL DUTIES 2.1 Promotes open and effective relationships with children/young people where they can share concerns about their health, well-being and relationships. Promote health and well-being raising awareness of factors that can impact on it. 2.2 Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse and harm and ensures that respectful observations are made of children/young people to ensure their safety is paramount. 2.3 Ensure that disclosures of danger, harm, or abuse made by children/young people are responded to in a calm and sensitive manner and are accurately recorded and reported. Ensures that children/young people are openly and honestly informed of who will need to be contacted if a disclosure of danger, harm, or abuse is disclosed. 2.4 Ensure that the wishes, feelings, and preferences of children/young people are listened to and considered whilst maintaining safeguarding practice. Support the young person to respectfully challenge decisions where the best interests of the child/young person are not being fully considered. 2.5 Support children//young people in establishing their identity and ensuring their wishes are considered. 2.6 2.7 To work in partnership with other agencies/professionals and seek to understand their individual roles and responsibilities. To collaborate with parents, carers, and other professionals to benefit the young person. To work in partnership with other agencies/professionals to devise, monitor and review care plans that promote the health, well-being, and protection of children/young people. Ensuring all significant information is shared with relevant professionals in the best interests of the child/y...
Residential Support Worker
Based in and around Nailsworth
An exciting opportunity has become available to join Ruskin Mill College, Ruskin Mill Trust, as part of the committed team focusing on the holistic needs of the students. The students benefit from an extensive range of nutritional, therapeutic and medical support at each college that is reflected in the college sessions and in the residential provision. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting a career across care and education.
Due to the festive period we are operating on a reduced staffing level until the 5th January. The recruitment team will do their best to respond promptly.
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At The Nelson Trust, we are committed to delivering exceptional services that make a tangible difference in the lives of people. One Wales is an innovative service aimed at providing engagement, support and diversion for Women and Young Adults (18-25) from the criminal justice system including at first contact within police custody.
The One Wales is a partnership between Nelson Trust, Media Academy Cymru, PACT and BtheChange dedicated to reducing reoffending and diverting people into appropriate support at the earliest opportunity.
We are looking for a Women’s Keyworker to provide holistic support and coordinated interventions for women at any point of the Criminal Justice System. This includes women at risk, women at first point of contact as part of OOCD or diversion, women under supervision of probation and women released from HMP Eastwood Park. We are looking for Keyworkers to cover the Cardiff area.
As a Keyworker you will offer gender-responsive, trauma informed practical and emotional support and interventions to address needs with housing, substance misuse, health, finance, previous trauma, children & families and education, training and employment with the aim of reducing social harms and re-offending whilst empowering women to access opportunities to reach their full potential.
Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
One Wales: Women’s Keyworker
Cardiff
CF24 3AT
£25,000 to £27,000 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 27/01/2026
Job reference: W164
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One Wales: Women’s Keyworker
Cardiff
£25,000 to £27,000 per year